Here is what is happening across Alabama this weekend, Oct 16–18. Times and prices come straight from each event listing, so tap through for tickets, directions and the latest details.
Friday October 16
Mobile Greek Fest
Mobile Greek Fest runs Oct. 15 to 17, 2026, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Mobile with free admission, Greek food, music and church tours.
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.
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.
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.
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra 2026-2027 Season
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra 2026-2027 season: Friday night concerts at the Davis Theatre in downtown Montgomery, from Bernstein to the Holiday Pops.
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.
Parade of Pumpkins
Parade of Pumpkins in Prattville: thousands of carved and painted pumpkins lit up nightly along Historic Downtown Prattville from October 16 to 31.
Saturday October 17
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.
Oak Mountain State Park Harvest Festival
The Oak Mountain State Park Harvest Festival in Pelham is Oct. 17, 2026, starting at 9 a.m., with outdoor fun and wildlife programs for families.
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.
Jubilee Festival of Arts
The 38th Jubilee Festival of Arts fills Olde Towne Daphne Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, with 140+ artists, local food makers and a free kids' art area.
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.
City of Montgomery Harvest Festival
City of Montgomery Harvest Festival: a free family fall festival at Riverfront Park in downtown Montgomery with seasonal activities on October 17.
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 18
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.
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