Here is what is happening across Alabama this weekend, Oct 9–12. Times and prices come straight from each event listing, so tap through for tickets, directions and the latest details.
Friday October 9
Stingray Feeding at the Alabama Aquarium
See the daily 2 p.m. stingray feeding at the Alabama Aquarium on Dauphin Island, plus weekend tank feedings at 11 a.m. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LoDa ArtWalk
LoDa ArtWalk fills downtown Mobile's arts district on the second Friday of every month, 6 to 9 p.m., with open galleries, vendors and live acts.
Railroad Park Free Exercise Classes
Free exercise classes at Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham run six days a week through Oct. 31, with yoga, Zumba, boxing aerobics and more.
Riverwalk Wine Festival
Riverwalk Wine Festival in Montgomery: a 21+ evening of tastings from 100+ wineries with live music under the Union Station Train Shed on October 9.
Harriott II Dinner Cruise
Harriott II Dinner Cruise in Montgomery: Friday evening cruises on the Alabama River with dinner, a full bar and live entertainment from the riverfront.
Alabama National Fair
Alabama National Fair in Montgomery: 11 days of rides, fair food, concerts and livestock shows at the Garrett Coliseum fairgrounds, October 8 to 18.
Spotlight on Spillway
Spotlight on Spillway in Prattville: free outdoor family theater at Spillway Park, staging The Legend of Sleepy Hollow October 9 to 11.
Saturday October 10
Pepper Place Saturday Market
Pepper Place Saturday Market in Birmingham runs 7 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, through Dec. 12 with Alabama-grown produce, meats and baked goods.
Fall Market in the Park
Fall Market in the Park runs Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Oct. 10 to Nov. 14 in Cathedral Square in downtown Mobile, with produce, seafood and crafts.
The Market at Brock’s Gap
The Market at Brock's Gap in Hoover is open Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, through November with local produce, baked goods and crafts.
Mini Makers at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Mini Makers in Montgomery: free hands-on art sessions for kids ages 2 to 5 and caregivers at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in Blount Cultural Park.
Hoots & Howls
Hoots & Howls at the Birmingham Zoo offers daytime trick-or-treating, magic shows and a costume parade on October weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Native Plant Sale at Ruffner Mountain
Shop native trees, shrubs and perennials at Ruffner Mountain in Birmingham every Saturday in October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from Jefferson County Greenways.
Mobile Latin Fest
Mobile Latin Fest is Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 2 to 9 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile, with free admission, music, dance and food trucks.
Dauphin Street Beer Festival
The Dauphin Street Beer Festival is Oct. 10, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Mobile, with 36 beers at nine LoDa venues for $35. Ages 21 and up.
Mobile Symphony Orchestra 2026-2027 Season
The Mobile Symphony Orchestra's 2026-2027 season plays the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile, with Saturday night and Sunday matinee concerts.
Furnace Fest
Furnace Fest returns to Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, with Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember and two days of heavy music.
Montgomery Curb Market
Montgomery Curb Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings on Madison Avenue with local produce, baked goods and plants in Montgomery.
Sunday October 11
Dauphin Island Sunset Concert Season Finale
Eric Erdman closes the Dauphin Island Sunset Concert series at Historic Fort Gaines on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Adults $5, kids free.
Sunday Blues Cruise on the Harriott II
Sunday Blues Cruise in Montgomery: two hours on the Alabama River aboard the Harriott II riverboat with live local blues, a full bar and food for sale.
Monday October 12 Columbus Day
Trak Shak Monday Night Run
The Trak Shak Monday Night Run leaves the Brock's Gap store in Hoover at 5:30 p.m. with 3 and 5 mile options and a social stop after.
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