iHeartMedia Halloweekend Rundown (10/30 - 11/1)

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Ahead of Halloween weekend, Uncle Henry from iHeartMedia joined us on Studio 10 to preview a host of local events.

SOUTHERN ROOTS COUNTRY FESTIVAL with CRAIG MORGAN- Sun 2:30pm-10pm, Mobile International Speedway

Whether you’re a fan of classic country or new southern sounds, 90’s country, pop country, “hick” hop, and more, you’ll find something to love. Live performances by Craig Morgan, The Boykinz, Alex Key, Seckond Chaynce, Jeremy McComb’s Honky Tonk Circus, and Eklektik. Bring chairs, blankets, umbrellas. CLICK HERE

GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Oct 30-Nov 8, The Grounds, West Mobile

The Greater Gulf State Fair

The Greater Gulf State Fair kicks off this Friday with 10 days of carnival rides, fair food, entertainment, and a rodeo (Nov 7 & 8). First Friday Frenzy, get into the Fair for $5. Saturday, Halloween, kids get in for $2 admission with a costume from 12 to 4. Students get in free with ID from 4pm to close. CLICK HERE

PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR- Oct 22-Nov 1, Pensacola Fairgrounds

It’s the final weekend for the Pensacola Interstate Fair, with rides, live entertainment, fair food, livestock, and family fun. Friday is Midnight Madness; Sunday is Last Blast Family Day. This week’s entertainment lineup includes LOCASH on Friday and The Lacs on Saturday, 7:30pm. All shows are FREE with admission into the Fair. CLICK HERE

JON PARDI- Thurs 6:30pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE

MOBILE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER- Sat 6:30am Registration; 7:40am Program; 8:00am Walk; Spanish Plaza, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE

MAKING STRIDES OF PENSACOLA- Sat 8am, Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola, CLICK HERE

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser is a celebration of courage and hope, a movement uniting communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. The Making Strides movement raises lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers through every step of the journey.

BRAS ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY 5K/Fun Run & FESTIVAL- Sun 7:30am, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile

Run or walk to help support Bras Across the CAUSEway’s patient assistance program, helping local breast cancer patients with essential needs such as gas, groceries, copays, uncovered medical expenses, rent, utilities, and more. CLICK HERE

FOO FOO FEST- Oct 29-Nov 9, various locations, Pensacola

From late-night sets to symphonic swells, Foo Foo Fest has something for everyone. With 12 days of unforgettable arts and culture in Pensacola, there’s only one thing you need to do: Plan nothing. Discover everything. Discover museums, outdoor activities, fine dining, festivals, concerts, award-winning sugar-white beaches and more. CLICK HERE

ELBERTA GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL- Sat 8am-5pm, Elberta Town Park

They’re cooking up 6500 pounds of German Sausage on a 30 foot long grill to benefit the Elberta Fire Department. Plus over 200 arts & crafts vendors, live music, and more! CLICK HERE

TASTE OF THE BEACH - Sat 10:30am-4:00pm, Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach; Sun 10:00am, Pensacola Beach Information Center

This is an open-air food festival featuring Pensacola Beach’s top restaurants, each offering delectable small plates priced between $10–$15. Sample your way through the flavors of the Gulf while enjoying live music and local performances, and family-friendly beachside fun. Free admission.

NEW THIS YEAR- Sunday Brunch Trolley on Sunday at 10am with an island-hopping brunch experience featuring three stops where guests will enjoy a delicious brunch dish paired with a cocktail. CLICK HERE

MOB-TOBER FEST- Sat 1pm-5pm, Medal of Honor Park, Mobile

Bring the whole family out for live music, the Trail of Treats, games and activities, photo ops, local vendors, food trucks, and plenty of Halloween fun. CLICK HERE

SANTA ROSA COUNTY TRICK OR TRUNK- Sat 5:00pm-7:30pm, Santa Rosa County Administrative Complex, Milton; and Navarre Park in Navarre

As our community continues to recover from Hurricane Isaias, DRC Emergency Services and Tetra Tech are bringing a little Halloween fun to Santa Rosa County with two Trick or Trunk events. Children and families are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes. These events offer families an opportunity to come together and safely enjoy a little seasonal fun. CLICK HERE

TRUNK OR TREAT AT CHICKASABOGUE PARK- Sat 2pm-4pm, Chickasabogue Park, Eight Mile

Bring the family to Chickasabogue Park for a safe and festive Halloween afternoon hosted by the Mobile County Commission and Mobile County Parks Department.The afternoon will include candy, games and goody bags, while supplies last. Food trucks on-site. Children’s costume contest at 3 p.m. Costumes encouraged for all attendees. Admission is FREE. CLICK HERE

FAIRHOPE WITCHES RIDE- Thurs 5:45pm-9pm, Halstead Amphitheater, Downtown Fairhope

Several hundred witches and warlocks will be riding through the streets of beautiful downtown Fairhope followed by a Witches Ball at The Halstead Amphitheater. 21+. Hosted by Baldwin Humane Society. CLICK HERE

HALLOWEEN AT OWA- Fri 5pm-8pm Little Creature’s Ball; Sat 11am-1pm Wag-o-Ween; Sat 2pm-5pm Candy Crawl; Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

Celebrate Halloween weekend with costume contests, bobbing for pumpkins, and trick-or-treat through Downtown OWA. CLICK HERE

BOO AT THE ZOO- Sat/Sun 10am-5pm, Gulf Breeze Zoo

Grab your costumes, round up your favorite little ghosts and goblins and get ready to go WILD for Halloween at Gulf Breeze Zoo! Enjoy a Trick-or-Treat Trail filled with candy, toys and goodies; Safari Express Train rides, Bounce houses, festive face painting and family activities, plus surprise encounters with roaming animal ambassadors and their keepers. CLICK HERE

DR. JEKYLL & MISTER HYDE- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Playhouse in the Park, Museum Dr, Mobile

Celebrate Halloween with this classic horror thriller! Come in costume Halloween night for special treats. 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

FEARFEST AT THE EXPLOREUM -Sat 5pm-9pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile

Discover the science behind fear before experiencing it on the big screen on Saturdays in October. Tickets include admission to the immersive exhibit “Fear,” where guests will explore the science behind phobia, fear responses, and the psychology of what makes people afraid. Then, at 6:30 p.m., settle into the PCI Digital Dome Theater as the night’s featured film begins. This week’s movie is “The Conjuring”. CLICK HERE

OCTUBAFEST- Thurs 6pm, First Baptist Church of Mobile, Downtown Mobile

Enjoy a mix of seasonal tunes from a choir of local tuba-euphonium players outdoors, along with family-friendly trunk-or-treating. 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:

SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS vs LOUISIANA TECH- Sat 2pm, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA campus, CLICK HERE

For South Alabama Game Day info (parking, clear bag policy, etc) CLICK HERE

AUBURN @ OLE MISS- Sat 11:45am, Oxford MS, SEC Network, CLICK HERE

FLORIDA @ GEORGIA - Sat 2:30pm, Atlanta, ABC, CLICK HERE

FLORIDA STATE vs CLEMSON- Sat 6pm, Tallahassee, ACC Network, CLICK HERE