Oct 24–25
Parrot Heads in Paradise — Meeting of the Minds
The Hangout and area venues
A multi-day gathering of Parrot Head fans with live music and coastal activities.
Gulf Coast Events Calendar
Visitor-friendly festivals, concerts, sporting events and community happenings in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley and Fort Morgan.
Updated October 23, 2026
Official Area Calendar
Upcoming Events
Dates and listings were refreshed October 23, 2026 using the area’s official events calendar. Venues and schedules can change, so use each event link to confirm details before you go.
October 2026
Oct 24
Haunted Hustle 5K, Monster Dash & Wicked Walk
Gulf Shores Main Public Beach / Gulf Place
A family-friendly Halloween run and walk at Gulf Place.
Oct 24
Skippin & Sippin 5K & PHun Run/Walk
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
A coastal 5K and fun run benefiting local causes. Check the organizer’s page for registration and event details.
Oct 31
The Original German Sausage Festival
Elberta Town Park
A longtime community festival featuring German sausage, music and family activities.
Oct 31
Stapleton Bluegrass Festival
Stapleton School
A one-day bluegrass festival with live music. Check the official site for the schedule.
Oct 31
Flora-Bama Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar
The Flora-Bama’s annual Halloween costume contest. Check the venue for current event details.
November 2026
Nov 5–15
42nd Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival
Multiple Gulf Coast venues
More than 200 songwriters perform at venues across the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast.
Nov 6–7
Experience the Oyster
The Hangout
An oyster-focused culinary event featuring Murder Point Oysters and other coastal favorites.
Nov 7–8
Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Gulf Shores Main Public Beach / Gulf Place
Food trucks, craft beverages, live music and family-friendly activities at Gulf Place.
Nov 7
Annual Gumbo Festival
COASTAL Orange Beach
A community gumbo celebration in Orange Beach. Check the organizer’s page for tickets and details.
Nov 12–15
Annual Fairhope Film Festival
Multiple Fairhope venues
Independent films are screened at venues around downtown Fairhope.
Nov 13–Dec 23
Annual Trim-a-Tree
Foley Art Center
A seasonal display of decorated trees and holiday décor presented by the Foley Art Center.
Nov 14
Annual Oyster Run
Orange Blossom Square
A community run celebrating the coast’s oyster season. Check the registration page for event information.
Nov 14
Missions Madness 5K Mud Run & 2-Mile Fun Run
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
A mud run and fun run at Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
Nov 20–Jan 9
Magic Christmas in Lights
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
A holiday light display across the gardens, running from November 20 through January 9.
Nov 20–21
White Tie Rock Ensemble: A Christmas Rock Experience
Downtown OWA Theater
A holiday concert featuring rock arrangements of seasonal favorites.
Nov 21–22
Annual Coastal Christmas Market
Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf
A holiday market featuring seasonal shopping and local vendors.
Nov 21
The Highwaymen Tribute Show
Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall
A tribute performance celebrating the music of The Highwaymen.
Nov 26
Flora-Bama Annual Thanksgiving Potluck
Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar
The annual community Thanksgiving meal at the Flora-Bama. Check the venue for participation details.
Nov 28
Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Run
Orange Beach Sportsplex
A post-Thanksgiving race with half marathon, 5K and one-mile options.
December 2026
Dec 4
Pet Sounds LIVE
Downtown OWA Theater
A live performance of the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds album.
Dec 5
Flora-Bama Annual Santa Drop
Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar
A holiday tradition at the Flora-Bama. Check the venue for current event details.
Dec 12
Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
LuLu’s and The Wharf viewing areas
A lighted boat parade on the Intracoastal Waterway. Confirm the route and viewing details before heading out.
Dec 12
JAWS Fest Presents: A Jazzy Christmas
Central Presbyterian Church
A holiday jazz performance presented by Jazz Art Writers South.
Dec 12
Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas
Eastern Shore Art Center
A holiday jazz performance at the Eastern Shore Art Center.
Dec 26
Make it to the Line 4 Mile Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run
Flora-Bama Lounge
A post-Christmas run and walk hosted by the Flora-Bama.
Dec 31
Noon Year’s Eve at LuLu’s
Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s
A family-friendly New Year’s celebration with a noon beach-ball drop, crafts and activities.
January 2027
Jan 30–31
The Big Beach Marathon
The Hangout start and finish
A beach-area race weekend featuring marathon, half marathon and shorter-distance events.
Planning a Gulf Shores trip?
Use the calendar to spot busy weekends, festivals and special events before choosing your dates.