Halloween Events in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama! Get ready for costume parties, dog costume contests, haunted houses and forests, kid-friendly activities, and so much more on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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Halloween Events Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
One thing about Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is we love holidays! Halloween is huge with a full month of events leading into Trick or Treating on the 31st.
There is no shortage of fun Halloween Events in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and nearby Foley, Alabama! Get your Halloween costumes and candy ready! Spooky Season is here on the Alabama Gulf Coast!
These Halloween Events are open to locals and visitors to enjoy!
Krupinski Farm - Corn Maze & U-pick pumpkins
Dates - Sept 27th - October 31st
Times - Wed - Sat 9 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm
Location - Krupinski Farm, 18625 Charolais Rd, Foley
Pick your own pumpkin right off of the vine in the pumpkin patch. They have a 4-acre corn maze.
Pumpkin Sand Castle Classes
Our amazing friends at Sand Castle University are offering Sand Pumpkin Classes the entire month of October!
Book a Sand Castle University class in Orange Beach/Perdido Key HERE or a Classs in Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan Here
We had so much fun doing a Sand Castle Class! One of our favorite family-friendly activities in town.
Haunted Forest Halloween Experience - Baldwin County Heritage Museum
Dates:
- Trail Ride Dates - October 3 & 4th, 6 pm - 9 pm
- Walking Trail Dates - October 10, 11, 17, and 18th, 6 pm - 9 pm
- Family Night - October 25th, 6 pm - 9 pm
Location - Baldwin County Heritage Museum
Step into the Haunted Forest and experience the chills and thrills.
Haunted Forest at Graham Creek Nature Preserve
Date - Saturday October 18th, 24th, 25th and Nov 1st, 7 - 9:30 pm
Location - Graham Creek Nature Preserve
The haunted forest will take you through twenty minutes of horror, aboard the ride to the other side, being ferried by the harbinger of death. Walk ⅓ mile through the forest to escape the apocalypse and your greatest fears.
Participants must be able to board a wagon to the entrance and then walk the trail and boardwalk. Wheelchairs must contact the site for accommodations to the entrance. This event is for ages 8 & up ONLY!
Spooky Express - Scare Free Golf Cart Ride
Dates - October 18, 24 and 25, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location - Graham Creek Nature Preserve
Enjoy a scare free golf cart ride through a lighted display! $5 per person.
Halloween at OWA
Saturday October 18th - Kids Activities and Drone Show
- 2 pm - 6 pm kids activities
- 6 pm - 9 pm - HalGLOWeen & Drone Show
Sunday October 19th - Kid's Activities & BOOvie movie night
- 4 pm - 7 pm - Kid's Activities
- 6 pm - Island BOOvie Night - Hocus Pocus
Saturday October 25th - Trick or Treating
- 11 am - 9pm - Monster Bash in Downtown OWA
- 1 pm - 9 pm Kids Activities
- 4 pm - 7 pm - Free trick or trating around Downtown OWA
Sunday October 26th - Trick or Trating, BOOvie Night
- 4 pm - 7 pm - Free trick or treating around Downtown OWA
- 6 pm - BOOvie night - Double Double Toil and Trouble
Friday October 31st - Trick or Treating
- 4 pm - 7 pm - Free trick or treating through Downtown OWA
- Kids Activities - DIY Trick or Treat bag, ghost hunt, Witch Hat Ring Toss, Live DJ
OWA - Halloween Fright Package
Dates:
- Fridays: 10/24, 10/31 6-11pm
- Saturdays: 10/25, 11/1 6-11pm
- Sundays: 10/19, 10/26 Theme Park* access 6-8pm; Haunted House & Laser Tag 4-8pm
23 rides + Haunted House + Zombie laser tag
This limited-time offer comes with a triple combo of fun and fright:
- Tropic Falls Theme Park Admission*
- Unlimited admission to OWA's Haunted House, Camp Nevergreen
- One game of Zombie Laser Tag at Neon Rebellion
Ticket Options
- $49.99++ Fun & Fright Nights Package - 23 theme park only ticket from Tropic Falls + Haunted House (one visit) + Zombie Laser Tag at Neon Rebellion (one visit)
- $15++ Zombie Laser Tag at Neon Rebellion (one visit)
- $19.99++ Haunted House at Tropic Falls Only - (available for access from Downtown OWA)
- Are you a Tropic Falls Season Passholder? For $24.99++ enjoy the Haunted House (one visit) + Zombie Laser Tag at Neon Rebellion (one visit).
- Are you a Tropic Falls' Day guest who would like to stay for the night fun? For $24.99++ enjoy the Haunted House (one visit) + Zombie Laser Tag at Neon Rebellion (one visit).
Haunted Hustle 5K, Fun Run, Witches Ride
Date - October 18
Location - Gulf Place Town Green and Public Beach
The City Of Gulf Shors is hosting a Haunted Hustle at the beach! Wear your best Halloween costume and join the 5K walk/run, fun run, Witches on Wheels Bike Parade, and More.
- 6 pm - Witches on Wheels Bike Parade
- 6:30 pm - Fun Run
- 7:10 pm Haunted Hustle 5k
Pumpkin Painting at Gulf Babe
Date - October 19th, 4 pm
Location - Gulf Babe Wine Boutique
Gulf Babe Wine Boutique is having a fun pumpkin painting event, which includes a glass of bubbles, paint, and paint brushes! Beach Blooms will be on-site with pumpkins.
Foley Hometown Halloween
Date - October 23, 2025, 5:30 pm
Location - Downtown Foley
Enjoy games, treats, bounce houses, face painting, cake walks, balloon creations, and costume contests in downtown Foley!
6pm - Costume Contest with $1000 in prizes
Trek or Treat - Gulf State Park
Date - Saturday October 25, 10 am - 2 pm
Location - Learning Campus at Gulf State Park
10 am - 11 am - Costume Bike ride along the trail in Gulf State park
11 am - 2 pm - Learning Campus festivities with sweet treats, animal ambassadors, games, science demos, and more!
Trick or Treat with Zeke's Fleet
Date - Saturday, October 25th, 5pm - 10 pm
Location - Zeke's Landing Marina and Zeke's Restaurant
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Trick-or-Treat on the Docks - boats will be decorated!
• Halloween Arts & Crafts for Kids
• Kids Costume Contest (Ages 12 & under)
• Adult Costume Contest (18+)
• Pet Costume Contest - Bring your furry friends in their Halloween best! (must be on leash)
6:00 PM - 10:00 - Live Music from Jenna McClelland
Enjoy family friendly fun at Zeke's Restaurant and Marina to celebrate Halloween! This is a great opportunity to trick or treat the decorated boats that are along the marina!
The boat decorations are always amazing.
Let the Ghoul Times Roll at Pirates Cove
Date - Saturday October 25th, 2025 - 6pm
Location - Pirates Cove
Pirates Cove Spooky Halloween Party includes a Halloween costume contest, live music from the Funkhouse Fever Trio, Cursed cocktails and haunted fare, and so much more!
Jack O Lantern Jubilee - Bellingrath Gardens
Date - Saturday October 25, 2025, 4 - 8 pm
Location - Bellingrath Gardens
Bellingrath Gardens will transform into a Halloween wonderland with a costume contest, petting zoo, and more family fun!
Spooky Cinema - Portside on Main, The Wharf
Date - Sunday, October 26, 4 pm
Location - Portside on Main at The Wharf
Bring a blanket and get ready for Spooky Cinema with a showing of Monsters, Inc. on the big screen at The Wharf Portside on Main. There will be complimentary popcorn from AMC Theater.
Treats on the Trail
Date - Monday, October 27th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Location - Sportsplex Trailhead, Hugh S Branyon Backcountry Trail (4385 William Silvers Parkway, Orange Beach)
Enjoy treats, games, and smores on the trail!
Spooky Wine Tasting at Gulf Babe Wine Boutique
Date - October 27, 6 pm
Location - Gulf Babe Wine Boutique
Enjoy a spooky wine tasting with Winston! Ticket includes 4 Halloween-themed wine tastings paired with a personal charcuterie plate.
Kids Halloween Party - BOLO
Date - Wednesday October 29th, 6 pm
Location - BOLO in Orange Beach
BOLO is hosting a Kids Halloween Party with free games, hot dog eating contest, sweets, costume contests, and prizes!
You can make a reservation on their website or call the restaurant.
Halloween at The Wharf
Thursday October 30th - Trunk or Treat
Time - 6 pm
Location - Main Street at The Wharf + Palms Plaza
Dress in your best Halloween costumes and join trunk or treat at The Wharf presented by The Island Church.
Enjoy trick or treating, DJ Matt spinning spooky tunes, SPECTRA laser light show, live music, and more!
- 5 pm: Kids activities begin
- 6 pm: Trunk or Treat
- 5-9 pm: Live music at Portside
- 8 + 8:30pm: SPECTRA Laser Light Show
Haunted Putt Putt - Orange Beach Public Library
Date - Thursday October 30, 2025
Location - Orange Beach Public Library
Enjoy a round of not-too-spooky mini golf through the Orange Beach Library. Complete all rounds for a fun Halloween Treat.
Schedule your family's time slot by calling or visiting the library beginning October 1st.
Halloween Bash at Dick's Last Resort
Date - Friday October 31st
Location - Dick's Last Resort at The Wharf
Time - All day
- Kids: Show off your costume & win a free meal
- Adults: Win a $100 gift certificate for best costume
Halloween Party at The Catch
Date - Friday October 31st, 11 am - 10 pm
Location - The Catch
Enjoy a full day of fun with cocktail specials (Monster Mojito, Witches Brew Lemonade), and bring your dogs for the doggy costume contest! Winner takes home a $100 gift card for The Catch.
Monster Mash at OSO
Date - Friday, October 31st, 7 pm
Location - OSO At Bear Point
OSO at Bear Point is hosting its Monster Mash Halloween Party! They will have spooky cocktails, live music, a costume contest, and more.
Tiki's Halloween Party - Tiki & Raw Bar Orange Beach
Date - Friday, October 31st, 6 pm
Location - Tiki & Raw Bar by Barometer
The Tiki & Raw Bar will have live music from Juston Colvard Band at 6:30 pm, a costume contest, Drink specials, and more!
Halloween at Sound Wave
Sound Wave at the new Embassy Suites in Gulf Shores is hosting to Halloween events.
Family Fun Party, October 30th from 6-8 pm
Enjoy a fun night with costumes, a Halloween movie, and crafts perfect for the entire family.
Pirate Party, October 31st from 8 - 10 pm
Enjoy an adult night out with live music, themed drinks, and more pirate fun!
Gulf Babe Halloween Party
Date - October 31st, 8 pm - close
Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy 15% off all fall menu items, there will be a DJ from Beach Vibes entertainment.
Halloween Events near Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Pensacola Lighthouse Ghost Tours
Dates - October 11, 18, 25th
Location - Pensacola Lighthouse
Ages 13+ can join a tour of one of the most haunted lighthouses in the United States. Ghost Tour is a special chance to tour the Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters at night!
Halloween Events - Already Occured
Halloween at OWA
Saturday October 11th - Howl-O-Ween
Howl-O-Ween is a fun dog friendly day at OWA! Bring your favorite pooch to participate in the Halloween dog costume contest!
Proceeds from the Halloween Dog Costume Contest benefit Baldwin County Animal Shelter.
They will also have a Pawperizti photo booth, carnival games, treat for a trick, free pup cups, and more!
Sunday October 12th - Kids Actiities & BOOvie Movie ight
Kid's activities include pumpkin tic tac toe, broom stick racing witch hat ring toss, and then at 6pm BOOvie night with Halloweentown
kPop Demon Hunters Dance Party - The Hangout
Date - October 13, 12 pm - 3 pmgulf
Location - The Hangout
Enjoy an afternoon filled with K-Pop music, Dance offs, Costume contest, Photo opps and more at The Hangout!
Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Date - Friday October 17th, 6:30 pm
Location - Brandon Styles Theater, OWA
Do you have what it takes to solve the murder mystery dinner? John the Monster Party and meet and mingle with some of the most iconic monsters on the earth.
You are needed to help solve the mystery of the monster murder. Join this fun, interactive dinner theater event at OWA.
Dinner menu - Salad, grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert and bottled water or soda.
Boo at the Zoo 2025
Date - Saturday, October 18th, 9 am - 12 pm
Location - Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Celebrate Halloween with the animals at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo at Boo at the Zoo! Enjoy a day full of scare-free fun with trick or treating, family-friendly activities, and amazing animal ambassadors!
Boo at the Zoo is INCLUDED with regular Zoo admission! Purchase tickets onlline or at the door on the day of the event.
Make sure to bring a treat bag so you can trick-or-treat. Dress in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win a golden ticket for a prize at the gift shop!
Haunted Hustle 5K, Fun Run, Witches Ride
Date - October 18
Location - Gulf Place Town Green and Public Beach
The City Of Gulf Shors is hosting a Haunted Hustle at the beach! Wear your best Halloween costume and join the 5K walk/run, fun run, Witches on Wheels Bike Parade, and More.
- 6 pm - Witches on Wheels Bike Parade
- 6:30 pm - Fun Run
- 7:10 pm Haunted Hustle 5k
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Slingshot Rentals - Use code GULFJOURNEY To save 10% off a Slingshot Rental with Gulf Coast Rental Co in Orange Beach
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
Click here to see all of the top rated tours and activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!
🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
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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