Best Bets

Best Bets

Check your Best Bets before you make your weekend plans, so you don't miss out! We've got local events, concerts and more all along the Gulf Coast.Full Bio

 

Best Bets for the Weekend, Oct 16- Oct 18

38th Annual JUBILEE FESTIVAL OF ARTS - Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm; Lott Park, Old Towne Daphne

The Jubilee Festival of Art features more than 140 local and regional artists. The festival also features the Jubilee Market for local food makers. Other attractions include entertainment, delicious food, FREE Kids Art and a Tailgater Area. Presented by the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. CLICK HERE   

MOBILE GREEK FESTIVAL- Thurs/Fri/Sat 11am-9pm, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 50 S. Ann St, Mobile

Enjoy your favorite Greek food (like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava!), along with live music and dancing, as well as church tours and a children’s area. Plus curbside take-away! Free admission and parking. The festival is cashless this year; debit/credit cards only. CLICK HERE  

WOOFSTOCK 2026 - Sat 11am-4pm, Oyster City Brewing, Downtown Mobile

Bring your pups for a tail-wagging day of dog races, a pie-eating contest, pet costume contest, food trucks, vendors, beer, bounce houses, face painting, and more! Come out, support local animals, and enjoy one of Mobile's favorite pet-friendly events with Animal Rescue Foundation. CLICK HERE  

LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN- Fri 6pm-9pm, Downtown Mobile

Show off your costume and enjoy live performances, shop local artists and makers along Dauphin Street, and explore unique vendors, food trucks, and interactive experiences. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on crafts, facepainting, and other activities at the Kids’ Zone. DJ JWalk and Once Upon a Time Friends will also be in Cathedral Square. CLICK HERE  

MOBILE LATIN FEST- Sun 12noon-7pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile

The largest Latin culture festival on the Gulf Coast returns with more music, flavor, and celebration. Hosted by the Hispanic American Business Association, this festival celebrates Hispanic heritage through authentic food, live music and folklore dance.  CLICK HERE 

  

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR LAWN PARTY- Sun 10am-4pm, Sacred Heart Residence (1655 McGill Ave), Mobile

Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring delicious food, live music, games, raffles, a petting zoo, white elephant sale, homemade baked goods, motorcycle show, and much more! Admission is free. CLICK HERE   

TANK OR TREAT- Sat 10am-2pm, Alabama Aquarium, Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Get ready for a Halloween celebration with an underwater twist! Tank or Treat is a fun-filled day of creepy creatures, spooky science, hands-on activities, and plenty of prizes! Costumes encouraged – bring your best family-friendly spooky look and join us for a monstrously good time! CLICK HERE   

COASTAL ALABAMA DOWN SYNDROME BUDDY WALK - Sat 10am-3pm, Loxley Municipal Park

Come walk with us as we celebrate the beauty of diversity, raise awareness for Down syndrome, and share a day filled with joy, connection, and purpose. Whether you walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference! There will be a DJ, bounce houses, face painting, special guests and more! Festivities start at 10, with the walk around noon. CLICK HERE 

GRILLED CHEESE MELTDOWN- Thurs 5pm-7:30pm, Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile

Up to 20 local Mobile restaurants and non-restaurant businesses will battle it out to become the “Big Cheese” in their category. Come taste creative grilled cheese creations, cheer on your favorite local businesses, and help decide who takes home the title! Benefitting Urban Emporium, Downtown Mobile’s retail incubator. CLICK HERE   

JO KOY: KOY MEETS WORLD- Sat 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

ALI SIDDIQ: THE CUSTOM FIT TOUR- Sat 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE 

THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY: A TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE- Sun 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Sugar Cane Jane- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton  

The series offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Blankets, chairs, and coolers are welcome. CLICK HERE   

SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION- Fri 7pm-10pm; Sat 7pm-11pm; Sun 7pm-9pm (Sunday dates vary) (weekends through Nov 1); 811 St Francis St., Downtown Mobile

As soon as you step onto the grounds, the terror begins. From the scare zone, crawling with live actors, to live music that sets the tone, you’ll be plunged into a full-throttle haunt experience before you even enter the main attraction. Sweet Dreams transforms a warehouse into a living nightmare where every corner, every shadow, and every sound pulls you deeper into the story.  CLICK HERE  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

PRIMAL FEAR- Fri/Sat 6pm-12midnite, (select nights through Oct 31), OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

This Halloween season, step into Primal Fear, OWA's most terrifying immersive attraction, where your deepest fears become your reality. Open select nights through Oct 31st, Primal Fear takes guests on a psychological journey through a maze designed to awaken humanity's most instinctive fears. From claustrophobic passageways and unsettling distortions to the chilling sensation of being watched or hunted, every room is crafted to keep you questioning what waits around the next corner. CLICK HERE  

MONSTER’S BALL AT THE EXPLOREUM- Sat 9:30am-2pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile

Bring the whole family for a day packed with science, surprises, and spooky fun with Spooky Science Demos, Exotic Animal Encounters, and the special feature “Monsters University” at 10am and 2pm. Costumes encouraged! Dress in your favorite family-friendly spooky attire and join us for a monstrously good time.  CLICK HERE  

 

FALL MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon, Oct 10-Nov 14, Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile

Shop fresh, local, and handmade items every Saturday! Farmers, artisans, and food vendors will offer a variety of seasonal produce, seafood, baked goods, art and more. Plus, there will be live entertainment to enjoy in the park while you shop.  CLICK HERE   

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

ALABAMA @ TENNESSEE- Sat 2:30pm, Knoxville, ABC, CLICK HERE  

AUBURN @ GEORGIA- Sat 2:30pm, Athens GA, ESPN, CLICK HERE   

FLORIDA @ TEXAS-  Sat 11:00am, Austin, TX, ABC, CLICK HERE  

FLORIDA STATE @ MIAMI - Fri 6pm, Miami Gardens, ESPN, CLICK HERE   

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA vs WEST ALABAMA - Sat 4pm, PenAir Field, Pensacola, CLICK HERE  


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