October Events Along the Gulf Coast
Fall is in the air which means it’s time for pumpkins, trick or treating, hay rides, and your October vacation to the beautiful Alabama Beaches! Don’t forget to pack your costume because these 6 Halloween activities are guaranteed to make your trip a sweet treat!
Trunk or Treat at The Wharf
No need to fear! Trunk or Treat is almost here! Bring the whole family to The Wharf this Halloween for a fun night of sweet treats and no tricks! Dress up in your best costume to enter the costume contest and enjoy the numerous kids’ activities! Before Halloween night is over, sit back and watch the sky light up with a spectacular firework show!
Pumpkin Play Day
Bring your little one to Pumpkin Play Day at Graham Creek Nature Preserve on October 21st for a morning of pumpkins and games! Participate in pumpkin painting and play the fun-for-all-ages carnival games! Before you leave, make sure to take a ride on the No Scare Wagon Ride–a hayride that runs every night in October!
HalGLOWeen
Glow into the Halloween season at OWA on October 21st! With LED dancers, stilt walkers, glow-in-the-dark face painting, and a Glow Party hosted by a DJ, HalGLOWeen will put you in the spirit of the season! Experience the dazzling lights and snack on glow-in-the-dark cotton candy when you need a sweet treat! You won’t want to miss out on this enchanting GLOWtastic event!
Game On Storytime Halloween
Put on your best Halloween costume and come on down to Bodenhamer Center Gym for Game On Storytime Halloween hosted by Thomas B. Norton Library! Trick or Treat with the library staff and attend the “Creepy Critters” show hosted by special guest Animal Tales. All ages are welcome to attend!
WITCH Way to the Finish Line!
Haunted Hustle 5K, Fun Run, and Witches on Wheels Ride
Ghouls and goblins, lace up your running shoes and take your marks because the Haunted Hustle 5K and Fun Run is returning to Gulf Shores! Run/walk through Gulf Shores in your Halloween costume and compete for prizes in your age group! Not competitive? No worries! Participate in the Fun Run for a relaxed competition-free environment or jump on your bicycle to ride in the Witches on Wheels Ride! Toss candy and beads to bystanders while you parade around the Town Green on your bicycle!
Eat, Drink, and Be Scary!
Hop on your broomstick and fly on down to the Flora-Bama this Halloween! Dress up in your most SPOOKtacular costume and get in for free! Plus you can enter in the costume contest for the chance to win cash prizes! Grab your besties and join in the fun at the Flora-Bama! Cheers to spooky season!
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