Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs

09/26/2026

🏀🏈 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱!

Keep an eye on our social media pages and our website at www.gulfshoresal.gov/athletics.

More information is coming soon!

09/25/2026

🍂Harvest Fest is TONIGHT!

Be sure to stop by and say hello to our Community Programs and Gulf Shores Public Library teams while you enjoy the festivities. We’re looking forward to a fun evening and can’t wait to see everyone there!

🌊🐬 HARVEST FEST IS HERE! 🐬🌊

Pony Rides 🐴
Feeding the Goats 🐐
Checking out the Excavator 🚜
Riding the Mechanical Bull 🐂
Making your own Slime 💚
Eating a Snow Cone 🍧
WHAT WILL YOU DO FIRST?! 🤩
And that’s just the beginning! Come ready for an evening packed with fun for the whole family!
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Upper Elementary Field
Come have fun, MAKE WAVES 🌊, and support our Dolphins! 🐬💙
Hosted by GSES PTO

09/24/2026

🧙‍♀️ 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀!🎃
This year, we’re asking all witches to park their broomsticks and join us for the Wicked Walk around the Town Green during the Haunted Hustle on Saturday, October 17!

Get creative with your costumes, decorate a wagon or stroller, and bring along some candy to toss to the little goblins along the way. 👻🍬

The Wicked Walk is a fun way for the whole family to be part of the Haunted Hustle festivities — no running required!

Register today and start planning your wickedly creative costumes! For more information about Haunted Hustle, including a registration link and packet pick-up dates and times, please visit www.gulfshoresal.gov/Halloween.

09/23/2026

🍂 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴!!

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

09/22/2026

🀄🎲 Join us for Table Games every Thursday at 9AM at the Cultural Center! It's FREE to play, and complimentary snacks are provided. Thank you to Gracepoint Home Care for sponsoring snacks for our Table Games!

For questions, contact our Community Programs team at 251-968-9818 or visit www.gulfshoresal.gov/communityprograms

09/22/2026

🍂 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹!
A new season is here, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy it with Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs! From recreation and fitness to community events, youth athletics, library programs, community programs, parks, and more, there’s something happening all season long.

Here’s a look at what’s next:
🍂 Fall programs and activities at the Gulf Shores Public Library
🍽 Global Grub - Oktoberfest
🎃 Haunted Hustle 5K, Wicked Walk & Monster Dash
📚 Halloween Storytime
🎄 And before we know it, Christmas in Gulf Shores!

Follow us on social media or visit www.gulfshoresal.gov to explore all of our upcoming programs, events, and opportunities to get involved this fall.

09/21/2026

❗𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀❗

The indoor track at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

For more information, give us a call at 251.968.4420.

09/21/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Sunset Series! 🌅🎶

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout this year’s Sunset Series and helped make each concert on the Town Green a success. From our talented performers and local vendors to the community members who came out each week, we appreciate everyone who was part of another great season.

A special thank you to our City staff, community partners, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make each concert possible.

Take a look back at more photos from this year’s concerts and see the full list of performers, vendors, and community partners who joined us throughout the 2026 Sunset Series by visiting www.gulfshoresal.gov/specialevents