Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs

09/18/2026

🎃 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳, 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻!

The Haunted Hustle event includes a 5K Walk/Run, a Wicked Walk Costume Parade, and a Monster Dash Fun Run on the beach. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with a live DJ, youth activities, and more. A variety of local businesses and organizations will also join the fun by hosting games and handing out candy to attendees. Proceeds will benefit the Dolphin Foundation for Education and Arts, which will also be on-site selling pizza and refreshments, including b**r and w**e.

🧹 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲
The Wicked Walk Costume Parade will kick off at 6 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear their most creative Halloween costumes and join in a festive walking parade while tossing candy to spectators along the route. Registration for the Wicked Walk is $15 through October 16 and $20 on event day. All participants will receive a goody bag and event T-shirt.

🎃 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗻
The Monster Dash Beach Fun Run will begin at 6:30 p.m. Participants can enjoy the sand and surf while being spooked by friendly ghouls along the way. Registration for the Monster Dash is $20 through October 16 and $25 on event day. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, goody bag, and event T-shirt.

👻 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝟱𝗞
The 5K Walk/Run will begin at 7 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and compete in a nighttime 3.1-mile race. Registration for the 5K is $30 through September 30. Registration increases to $35 from October 1 through October 16 and $40 on event day. All participants will receive a goody bag and event T-shirt.

Whether participating in the Haunted Hustle 5K, Wicked Walk, Monster Dash Fun Run, or simply coming out to enjoy the Halloween festivities, everyone is invited to dress up and enjoy an evening of family-friendly Halloween fun on the Town Green at Gulf Place.

For more information about Haunted Hustle, including a registration link and packet pick-up dates and times, please visit www.gulfshoresal.gov/Halloween.

09/17/2026

❗𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦❗

The Silver Sneakers 3PM class at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center is cancelled for today, September 17.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We encourage you to check out another fitness class! Visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/fitness to view our current fitness schedule and find a class that works for you!

We look forward to seeing you soon! 💪🏼

09/17/2026

Be sure to stop by the City Store tent at Sunset Series tonight to say hello to our friendly staff, pick up a limited-edition 2026 Sunset Series T-shirt, or snag some other official Small Town, Big Beach™ merch! 🎶🎸

🎶 🎸 Tonight is your last chance to enjoy Sunset Series—and pick up a limited-edition Sunset Series T-shirt! Shirts will be available for purchase during tonight’s concert on the Town Green at Gulf Place from 5–8 p.m. Don’t miss out!

09/17/2026

🎶 Our final Sunset Series concert is 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 with the Frank Brown Songwriters Showcase! 🎶

The Frank Brown Songwriters Showcase acts as a preview for the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. The 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 will open from 5 to 6 pm, and from 6 to 8 pm, Nashville hit songwriter 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 and Gulf Coast favorite 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗲𝘀, along with their accompanists, will take the stage!

All Sunset Series concerts are 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 to the public and take place on the Town Green at Gulf Place beginning at 5 p.m. Will Yum Food Truck will be set up for those who wish to purchase food, Kona Ice will be set up selling delicious sweet treats, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be selling beverages for all ages to enjoy!

For more information, visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/specialevents or call our Special Events team at 251.968.1171

09/16/2026

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 — 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁-𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲! 🍂

Join Community Programs and Matt Palamara for an evening of great food and Oktoberfest fun on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Cultural Center Gymnasium.

Registration is NOW OPEN, so grab your spot and come hungry!

➡$25 per person | Gulf Shores residents only

Register now by clicking here: https://shorturl.at/Hi86n

09/15/2026

❗𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦❗

All Levels Yoga 5:30pm class in the Pool House at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center is cancelled for today, September 15.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We encourage you to check out another fitness class! Visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/fitness to view our current fitness schedule and find a class that works for you!

We look forward to seeing you soon! 💪🏼

09/15/2026

📢 ‼𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Water aerobics classes at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center are cancelled on September 16. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

We encourage you to check out another fitness class! Visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/fitness to view our current fitness schedule and find a class that works for you!

We look forward to seeing you soon! 💪🏼

09/15/2026

🌴🌺 We had an AMAZING night at our Jr. Splash Homecoming Luau Bash on Saturday night! From the conga line and dance-off to limbo and the coconut relay, the kiddos had a blast and made some really great memories.

Thank you to our Community Programs team for creating a special experience and giving the youth in our community a fun way to celebrate Homecoming! 🐬

09/15/2026

🎃 The Thomas B. Norton Public Library invites local businesses, organizations and community partners to join us for our annual Halloween Storytime celebration on Thursday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center.

Participating businesses and organizations are encouraged to:
👻 Hand out candy
🎃 Provide a fun, family-friendly game or activity
👻 Set up a table to share information about your business or organization

Costumes are encouraged!

Interested in participating? Complete the registration form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FX4lVklF9EyL8Nr1PSyinppdnIeQwi5Kp5OZtJtFJghUN1JaRVhMM0RPU1BXMDkzNUZHTElISk5CTy4u

For questions, contact Kelli at [email protected] or 251-968-1176.

We look forward to celebrating Halloween with our community!

09/14/2026

🎶 Our final Sunset Series concert is THIS THURSDAY, September 17, with the Frank Brown Songwriters Showcase! 🎶

The Frank Brown Songwriters Showcase acts as a preview for the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. The Wilson Brothers will open from 5 to 6 pm, and from 6 to 8 pm, Nashville hit songwriter Craig Campbell and Gulf Coast favorite Johnny Hayes, along with their accompanists, will take the stage!

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
🎶The Wilson Brothers
Born and bred Alabamians, Chad and Kyle Wilson are award-winning artists and songwriters who were born into a family of musicians. They have toured extensively throughout the Southeast and abroad and are currently performing up and down the Gulf Coast.

🎶Craig Campbell
Craig Campbell put together a string of hits like “Family Man,” “Fish,” “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” “Outta My Head,” and the gold-certified “Outskirts of Heaven” before launching Grindstone Recordings in 2020. Last year, he released his Class of ’89 album, six classic country hits that represent the core influences who helped mold his desire to pursue a career as an artist and songwriter, and Almost Greatest Hits, re-recordings of six of his smash hits.

This year marks his most ambitious yet, as he has assembled a team of music industry professionals to take his “Missing You” single to country radio. His touring schedule will surpass any in recent years, as he criss-crosses the country and makes a return tour of Europe. He and his wife, Mindy, opened their award-winning Grindstone Cowboy coffee shop, restaurant and music venue in their adopted hometown of Eagleville, Tennessee in 2022, and their second location is in the renovation stages in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Craig started the Kenny Campbell Foundation in 2023 in honor of his father who passed away from colorectal cancer at age 36. His 10th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Co****le Challenge raised over $28,000 for the Foundation last year, and he has raised over $1,000,000 for various colorectal and colon cancer causes.

🎶Johnny Hayes
Johnny Hayes is an independent Singer/Songwriter/Artist from Mobile, AL. Over the course of his career, Johnny’s written songs with songwriters such as Aaron Raitiere, Jon Decious, Drew Nix, Eric Erdman, and many more. He’s shared stages with Major Label Artists and bands such as ERNEST, The Red Clay Strays, Lukas Nelson, Band of Heathens, Them Dirty Roses, JJ Grey & MoFro, and Blues Traveler.

In July 2025, Johnny’s single “Broken Bow”, written with Kapali Long, won 2nd place in the Alt. Country category for the Wide Open Country Song contest by American Songwriter Magazine. In 2017, Johnny made the top 24 on NBC’s The Voice, and in 2025 was awarded “best male vocalist” by the Flora-Bama.

All Sunset Series concerts are 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 to the public and take place on the Town Green at Gulf Place beginning at 5 p.m. Will Yum Food Truck will be set up for those who wish to purchase food, Kona Ice will be set up selling delicious sweet treats, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be selling beverages for all ages to enjoy!

For more information, visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/specialevents or call our Special Events team at 251.968.1171