The best things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in September! The weather is absolutely gorgeous, and there are so many fun things to do!
Things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in September
September is one of my favorite times of year in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL! The weather is delightful, and there are so many fun things to enjoy around town.
Early September can still be a little hot and muggy but there are a ton of great indoor things to do on the really hot days.
September Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
We will continually be updating this list as events are announced and updated.
Light Up Labor Day at The Wharf
Date - TBD
Location - The Wharf
- 6-9 pm: DJ
- 8:45 pm: Fireworks
- 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm: SPECTRA Laser Light Experience
Sunset Series Concerts
Location - Gulf Place Public Beach
Food Trucks at the Event
Enjoy two hours of free live music overlooking the gorgeous white sand beach.
Bulls on the Beach
Dates - September 4-6, 2025
Location- Flora-Bama
Three nights of live rodeo action on the beach next to the Flora-Bama.
Orange Beach Freedom Fest
Dates - September 20-21, 2025
Location - The Wharf
Celebrate great weather and fun at this Red, White, and Blue weekend at The Wharf. Enjoy the Bama Coast Cruisin' Car Show, Veterans groups events, and more.
There will be arts & crafts booths, food venders, a music stage, Motorcycle Rally with The Marshals, and so much more.
Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon
Date - Saturday after Labor Day - Saturday September 7th
Location - Gulf Place
You can choose to participate in the Olympic distance triathlon or beginner friendly sprint triathlon.
37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup
Date - TBD
Location - Baldwin and Mobile Counties
The largest single day volunteer clean-up event for Mobile and Baldwin County will take place Sept. 21st.
Check out our Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Fall Bucket List
Zoo Brew
Date - TBD
Ages - 21+
This incredible evening includes beer tastings, food, live entertainment, animal meet and greets and more to support the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and endangered animal conservation efforts.
Fall Fort Morgan Public Bird Banding
Date - TBD
Location - Fort Morgan State Historic Site
Check out this amazing Fall bird banding event and see some of the great migratory birds that come through our area.
Community Safety Day at OWA
Date - TBD
Location - Tropic Falls at OWA
First Responder & Healthcare Promo - 15% off the Pick-A-Day Price for the day of the visit. In-person only, at the gate. Limit to 6 per Transaction/ID. You must provide a form of ID to receive the discount. Discount only good good 9/28-29.
Kids Win Fishing Tournament
Date - TBD
Location - The Wharf Main Street
Kids ages 3 to 10 can compete in this fun fishing tournament. There are two age groups Small Fry (ages 3 to 6) and Large Fry (Kids 7 to 10).
Every kid is a winner and will have the chance to collect prizes and trophies.
The event benefits Make-A-Wish Alabama
Additional August Events along the Gulf Coast
Blue Angels Practice
Dates - TBD
Location - Pensacola Naval Air Station
Gates open at 9:30 am
The Blue Angels are scheduled to take off at 10:30 am
The dates with a * includes an autograph day in the museum following the Blue Angels Practice.
Practices last approximately 55 minutes. There are open bleacher seats for 500 people. You can also rent a chair for $6 (there are limited quantities of chairs).
Please note that backpacks, daypacks, luggage, or similar items are NOT allowed on the flight line during Blue Angel practice air shows.
You will need to have your ID to enter onto the Naval Air Station. Public access to NAS Pensacola is available only from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through the West Gate on Blue Angel Parkway.
Make sure to plan time to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum after the Blue Angel Practice. It is amazing.
September Things to Do in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Get out on the water!
September is the perfect time to get out on the water. The weather is still in the 70s or 80s, the humidity is calming down, and the sun is out!
There are fantastic dolphin tours that have shaded covers so you don't have to worry about the bright sun if you don't want to sit directly in it.
We love seeing the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins in the back bays of Orange Beach. Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Rent a Polaris Slingshot and drive the coast
Rent a Polaris Slingshot and drive along the coast with the wind in your hair. This is the perfect time of year to drive around town and find a great beach restaurant to enjoy for lunch.
You can also rent a golf cart if that is more comfortable for you.
Check out the great rental prices for September here.
Watch sunrise over the Gulf
The sun is finally back over the Gulf of Mexico making September the perfect time to head out and watch sunrise!
The weather is gorgeous in the mornings and it feels so good starting the day on the beach.
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Weather in September
The weather in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is still warm in September
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach enjoy "Fall" weather in September with temperatures ranging from 67 degrees to 83 degrees.
Daylight hours continue to decrease in September with The shortest day of the month is September 30, with 11 hours, 53 minutes of daylight and the longest day is September 1, with 12 hours, 45 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise of the month in Gulf Shores is 6:27 AM on September 1 and the latest sunrise is 16 minutes later at 6:43 AM on September 30.
The latest sunset is 7:12 PM on September 1 and the earliest sunset is 36 minutes earlier at 6:36 PM on September 30.
Water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico starts to fall in September from 84°F to 81°F, over the course of the month.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have stayed at each of these lodging options:
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan): This resort offers beachfront condos with amazing amenities and a great spa. Don't miss dinner at Coast Restaurant.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach): This is our favorite resort in the area! It offers luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and unbelievable condos.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach: Located next to The Wharf, it is an excellent location near shopping and dining. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park: Located on the beach in Gulf State Park, this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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Looking ahead make sure to check out our January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Guides to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!
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