10/12/2026
Looking for an excuse for a fall beach escape? Here are two island events you won’t want to miss:
Underwater Pumpkin Carving at the Aquarium – Friday, Oct. 23
Yes, you read that right: pumpkin carving... underwater! Watch divers carve jack-o’-lanterns beneath the waves in one of the most unique Halloween traditions on the Gulf Coast. Kids (and grown-ups) love it!
Fort Gaines 43rd Annual Renaissance Festival – Saturday, Oct. 31
Spend Halloween stepping back in time at historic Fort Gaines! Knights, costumes, food, and old-world fun, with Mobile Bay as the backdrop. Come in costume and make a day of it, then catch Trick-or-Treat at Green Park that evening.
After the festivities, kick back at Barefoot Bungalow, just steps from the sand, and end your day with a Dauphin Island sunset.
