Halloween Events in Baldwin County Alabama 2026
Trick or treating pumpkin outings and spooky nights from the Eastern Shore to the beach
October in Baldwin County is made for picking a pumpkin, planning a costume and finding a few new ways to enjoy the place we call home. From daytime trick or treating and pumpkin trains to haunted trails and spooky stories, this season offers plenty of reasons to get out and explore.
At Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate and Level Property Management Group, we love sharing the local experiences that bring our communities together. Whether you’re a longtime resident, settling into a new home or getting to know the area, we’ve gathered Halloween outings across Baldwin County to help you make the most of October. Choose your kind of fun, invite a friend and start planning a little seasonal adventure.
Find your kind of outing
- With younger children. Boo at the Zoo on October 17, downtown Fairhope trick or treating on October 24, and Gulf Shores Halloween Storytime on October 29.
- For bigger scares. Primal Fear, Graham Creek’s Sinister Circus and Styx and Bones. Read age guidance before booking.
- For a free outing. Transformation Church Harvest Fest on October 10, Trek or Treat on October 24, or The Wharf’s trunk or treat on October 28.
Fairhope, Daphne, and Spanish Fort
Halloween Movie Nights at Moe’s
When: October 9, 16, 23 and 30. 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Moe’s Original BBQ, 6423 Bayfront Park Drive
Friday movie nights include popcorn and candy at Moe’s. Check the current listing for the selected film before bringing younger viewers. Food and drink purchases are separate from the free movie event.
Halloweentown at the Library
When: October 13. 10 a.m.
Where: Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard
The library screens the 1998 Halloween favorite indoors. This morning movie offers a quieter seasonal outing for families who would rather skip haunted attractions.
Flood Icing Halloween Edition
When: October 16. 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Provision, 100 N Section Street
Paxton and Kayla lead a Halloween cookie decorating session at Provision. A drink voucher is included; book through the organizer and review the current participation details.
Blithe Spirit at Theatre 98
When: October 16 to 18, 22 to 25 and 29 to November 1. Thursday to Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m.
Where: Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue
Noël Coward’s ghost comedy adds a theatrical option to the Halloween calendar. Reserve seats through the current production page and arrive early; the theater has specific late arrival and exchange rules.
Spooky Blind Wine Tasting
When: October 22. Confirm the time directly with Provision
Where: Provision, 100 N Section Street
Try four mystery wines alongside food pairings by Chef Will. The organizer’s listing shows inconsistent timing, so confirm the local start time before reserving.
Paint and Sip Fall Pumpkin Edition
When: October 23. 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Provision, 100 N Section Street
Brittany of Bloom Creative Co leads a pumpkin decorating session with supplies, guidance and one drink voucher included. No experience is needed for this hands on fall evening.
Downtown Fairhope Trick or Treat
When: October 24. 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Participating downtown merchants
Look for orange pumpkins marking participating shops and stop by the Welcome Center’s Halloween photo spot. The morning hours leave the rest of the day open for another fall outing.
Christ Presbyterian Fall Festival
When: October 24. 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Christ Presbyterian Church, 8450 Whispering Pines Road
Food, games, live music, inflatables and a hayride make up the church’s fall festival. It is a daytime option for families looking for seasonal activities without a late night.
Christ the King Pumpkin Fest
When: October 25. Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Christ the King Catholic School, 708 Dryer Avenue
Enjoy the school’s pumpkin festival, with children’s games, food and entertainment. Game wristbands are available at the event.
Fairhope UMC Trunk or Treat
When: October 28. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S Section Street
Add this church trunk or treat to your midweek Halloween plans. Check the current event page for any arrival or participation updates.
Fairhope Witches Ride and Witches Ball
When: October 29. 5:45 to 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown ride; ball at Halstead Amphitheater, 108 S School Street
The costumed ride and evening ball benefit the Baldwin Humane Society. The ball features 12 South Band and food trucks. Tickets are nonrefundable; check the organizer’s rain plan and rider requirements.
Harvest Jam
When: October 30. 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Eastern Shore Centre, The Green near California Dreaming, 30500 Highway 181
Live music, pop ups, treats, shopping, children’s activities and trick or treating come together on The Green. Note the location: this event is at Eastern Shore Centre.
Ghostbusters on the Library Lawn
When: October 30. 5:30 p.m.
Where: Spanish Fort Public Library back patio lawn, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard
Bring chairs and a picnic dinner for the 1984 ghost comedy outdoors. Check the library’s latest announcement if weather looks uncertain.
Fairhope Brewing Halloween Bash with Disco Kiss
When: October 31. 7 p.m.
Where: Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Avenue
Disco Kiss lists a Halloween rock party at Fairhope Brewing Company. The performer’s current event page is the source for the announced date and admission details.
Foley, Elberta and Bon Secour
Pumpkins on Parade
When: Ongoing through October 31.
Where: Downtown OWA
Take a leisurely walk through the decorated pumpkin displays, then use the QR codes to vote for your favorites. It is an easy seasonal stop to combine with a meal downtown.
Primal Fear
When: October 9 to 10, 16 to 17, 19 to 24 and 26 to 31. Friday to Saturday 6 p.m. to midnight; Monday to Thursday 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Downtown OWA
OWA’s haunted attraction turns up the intensity for Halloween. The organizer says it is not suitable for young children. The final operating hour is Black Out Hour, and the attraction is closed Sundays.
Sinister Circus at Graham Creek
When: October 9, 10, 17, 24, 28 and 30. Starts at 7 p.m.
Where: Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive
A haunted outdoor walk brings a sinister circus theme to the preserve. Choose your date carefully: the October 28 adults only session has different admission rules from the other nights.
Pirates of the Cursed Forest
When: October 9 to 10 and 16 to 17. Starts at 5 p.m.
Where: Baldwin County Heritage Museum, 25521 Highway 98
This pirate themed haunted attraction offers another Halloween stop in south Baldwin. The official tourism listing describes it as family friendly; check the organizer’s details before bringing a child who is uneasy around spooky characters.
Spooky Express at Graham Creek
When: October 17. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Graham Creek Nature Preserve; confirm the ride entrance with organizer
Take a lighted golf cart ride through the preserve without the scares of the Haunted Forest. Strollers cannot go on the carts. This guide includes only the confirmed October 17 occurrence.
Pirate Family Fun Night and Fall Market
When: October 23. See organizer for the confirmed start time
Where: Baldwin County Heritage Museum, 25521 Highway 98
Pirate and Halloween activities join a fall market at the museum. Current listings disagree on the start time, so confirm the schedule before leaving home.
Foley Witches Ride
When: October 24. 5 to 10 p.m.; ride starts at 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Foley and Heritage Park, 125 E Laurel Avenue
Decorated bikes and witch costumes make this a lively downtown evening. Rider registration includes a T shirt and the after party; review the organizer’s participation and check in details before buying.
Hometown Halloween
When: October 29. 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: South Alston Street and West Laurel Avenue, downtown Foley
Foley’s downtown celebration brings costumes, games, inflatables and a hayride together in one family outing. Leave time to wander and enjoy the activities rather than making it a quick candy stop.
Little Creatures’ Ball
When: October 30. See organizer for the final schedule
Where: Downtown OWA, near the splash pad
Young costumed guests can join a children’s costume contest with music and awards. Check the final start and registration times before heading over.
Dining with the Dead
When: October 30. 7 to 9:30 p.m.; doors at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Swift Coles Historic Home, 17424 Swift Coles Lane
Southern Ghost Girls pairs dinner with ghost stories and a paranormal investigation activity in a historic setting. The ticket description includes one glass of wine plus tea and water.
Wag O Ween
When: October 31. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Downtown OWA
Give the four legged member of the family a costume moment. The pet contest benefits the Baldwin County Animal Shelter, with music, pet activities and photo opportunities around the event.
Candy Crawl
When: October 31. 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown OWA
Pick up the event’s trick or treat route and visit participating shops and tents. This afternoon option makes it possible to collect candy before settling into your evening plans.
A Vampire Murder Mystery Dinner
When: October 31. 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Swift Coles Historic Home, 17424 Swift Coles Lane
One Last Bite on Halloween combines an interactive mystery with dinner at the historic home. Costumes are optional. This is a separate ticketed event from the later ghost hunt.
Halloween Night Real Ghost Hunt
When: October 31. Starts at 8 p.m.
Where: Swift Coles Historic Home, 17424 Swift Coles Lane
Southern Ghost Girls hosts a paranormal themed evening with investigation equipment provided. The experience is built around the organizers’ ghost stories and investigation activities.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Haunted Pirate Ship Cruises
When: October 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 and 30. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Hudson Marina, aboard American Star; confirm boarding details when booking
Start with pirate training and treasure hunting, then sail into a spookier after dark segment from 6:40 p.m. It is worth considering that change in tone when planning for younger children.
Boo at the Zoo
When: October 17. 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, 20499 Oak Road East
Bring treat bags for a morning of Halloween activities, treats and animal ambassadors. Animal encounters are closed during the event, so plan your visit around the special program.
Haunted Hustle and Halloween Races
When: October 17. Festivities 4 p.m.; Wicked Walk 6 p.m.; Monster Dash 6:30 p.m.; 5K 7 p.m.
Where: Gulf Place Town Green and Public Beach, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway
Choose a costume friendly walk, a short dash or the 5K, then enjoy the beachfront festivities. Strollers and wagons are welcome in the Wicked Walk, making it an option for a mixed age group.
Arts Afire Fall Festival
When: October 22. 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Coastal Arts Center, 26389 Canal Road
Watch glass and pottery demonstrations, try fall crafts and games, and enjoy music and treats. This is a creative fall festival rather than a haunted attraction.
Trek or Treat
When: October 24. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, 20249A State Park Road
Treats, creatures, games, crafts and music fill this daytime campus celebration. The organizer lists the event as rain or shine, making it a useful option to keep on the family calendar.
The Wharf Trunk or Treat
When: October 28. Activities 5 p.m.; trunk or treat 6 p.m.; movie 7 p.m.
Where: The Wharf, Main Street and Portside, 23101 Canal Road
Presented by The Island Church, the evening pairs decorated trunks with children’s activities and Monsters University at Portside. SPECTRA shows follow at 8 and 8:30 p.m.
Little Park Pals Pumpkin Playtime
When: October 29. 10 a.m.
Where: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road
A pumpkin story, planting and a craft give younger children a seasonal park outing. Check registration details before going.
Gulf Shores Halloween Storytime
When: October 29. 10:30 a.m.
Where: Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W 2nd Street
Costumes, storybook characters and trick or treating bring a Halloween twist to this community storytime. The library, city and local businesses take part.
Treats on the Trail
When: October 30. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sportsplex Trailhead, 4385 William Silvers Parkway
Orange Beach Coastal Resources and the Backcountry Trail Foundation host trick or treating, games and s’mores along the trail. Bring the costumes and leave time for the activities between candy stops.
Gulf State Park Spook Walk
When: October 30. 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Pendergrass Trail, Gulf State Park; confirm meeting point and parking
The park adds a Halloween walk to its October calendar. Confirm the exact meeting point and whether the experience is right for your group before setting out.
Creepy Crafts for Kids
When: October 31. 10 a.m.
Where: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road
Start Halloween with seasonal crafts at the Nature Center. Check the current registration page for materials, space and arrival details.
Halloween Critters of the Night
When: October 31. 1 p.m.
Where: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road
Meet animal ambassadors and learn about nocturnal wildlife indoors with dimmed lighting. Despite the name, this is an afternoon program. Show your registration receipt at the campground gate.
Silverhill, Robertsdale, Loxley, and North Baldwin
Pumpkin Patch Express and Scary Night Train
When: October 9 to 11, 16 to 18 and 23 to 30. Published operating window 4 to 8:45 p.m.; choose a departure when booking
Where: Wales West Light Railway, 13670 Smiley Street
Ride the steam train to the pumpkin patch, decorate a pumpkin and explore the included seasonal activities. The change to scary trains after 7 p.m. matters when choosing a departure. Wales West is closed on Halloween.
Styx and Bones Haunted Forest
When: October 9 to 11, 16 to 18, 23 to 25 and 30 to 31. Friday to Saturday dark to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday dark to 10 p.m.
Where: 27600 County Road 64
This outdoor haunted forest is a stronger scare option with haunted buildings along the trail. Everyone must sign a waiver; review the organizer’s health cautions and age guidance before attending.
Harvest Fest at Transformation Church
When: October 10. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Transformation Church, 13150 Jaycee Road
Browse the craft fair, visit vendors and let the children enjoy inflatables and games. Food trucks add options for turning the outing into a longer family afternoon.
Olde Time Days
When: October 10. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Baldwin County Bicentennial Park, 51233 State Highway 225
This harvest heritage festival was moved from October 3 to October 10. Expect farming demonstrations, antique tractors and cars, music, food and children’s activities. Recheck the county announcement before traveling.
Spooky Stories with Coach Wilson
When: October 29. 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Loxley Public Library, 1001 E Loxley Avenue
Settle in for spooky storytelling in a darkened setting. This one is aimed at older children and adults rather than a preschool story hour.
Before you head out
A little planning goes a long way in October. Match the outing to your group’s comfort with scares, book limited capacity programs early and check the organizer’s latest update before leaving home. For outdoor events, look at the forecast and keep a backup plan.
Make Yourself at Home in Baldwin County
A favorite fall outing can become a tradition, and a familiar face around town can become a friend. We hope this guide helps you enjoy a few new experiences and celebrate the communities that make Baldwin County such a wonderful place to call home.
If your next chapter includes buying or selling, connect with Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate. For help finding a rental home or managing a rental property, reach out to Level Property Management Group. Our teams are here to help you feel at home and make informed decisions about your property. Until then, enjoy the costumes, the candy and a little Halloween fun!
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