Firefly Festival to Bring “Stars Hollow” Charm to Downtown Oxford
OXFORD, AL – Downtown Oxford will transform into a scene straight out of Gilmore Girls on Saturday, October 25, 2025, as the Firefly Festival lights up Simmons Park from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Inspired by the beloved television series, the festival aims to capture the cozy, caffeine-fueled atmosphere of small-town life. Guests can expect twinkling […]
Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie Night at the Anniston Library
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is inviting the community to join in a special Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie Night on Friday, October 24, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at 108 E. 10th Street in Anniston and is free and open to the public. This family-friendly event offers a unique […]
Wayne Newton to Perform Live at Oxford Performing Arts Center on October 23
OXFORD, AL – Legendary entertainer Wayne Newton, affectionately known as “Mr. Las Vegas,” will take the stage at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. The performance will be held at 100 E Choccolocco Street in downtown Oxford. Newton began performing in Las Vegas at the age of 15, launching […]
Free Wills Clinic for Low-Income Seniors Coming to Anniston Public Library on Oct. 22
ANNISTON, AL — The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County will host a Free Wills Clinic on Wednesday, October 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in partnership with the Alabama State Bar Association Pro Bono Clinic. The event offers qualifying seniors the opportunity to receive a free legal will, as well as assistance with Power […]
Girlfriend Gala Goes West Set for October 23 at Anniston Country Club
ANNISTON, AL — The Altrusa Club of Anniston, Alabama Foundation will host its annual Girlfriend Gala on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Anniston Country Club, located at 601 Highland Avenue. This year’s theme, “Girlfriend Gala Goes West,” invites guests to enjoy an evening filled with western-inspired fun and fellowship. […]
27th Annual Lobsterfest Returns to Support Habitat for Humanity
ANNISTON, AL — The 27th Annual Lobsterfest, a beloved local tradition benefiting Calhoun Cleburne Habitat for Humanity, returns on Saturday, October 18, from 12 to 6 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, located at 1000 Leighton Avenue in Anniston. Over the past 26 years, Lobsterfest has raised more than $259,000 to help provide affordable housing for […]
Oregon Trail Comes to Life at the Berman Museum
ANNISTON, AL — The Anniston Museums and Gardens invites visitors to step into history with a life-sized, interactive version of the classic Oregon Trail video game. The event will take place Friday, October 18, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Berman Museum, located on Museum Drive in Anniston. Participants will roll the dice to […]
Redbird Willow Farm to Host Free Goat Yoga for Grieving Mothers
Anniston, AL – Redbird Willow Farm, in partnership with Cyndi Raymond, will host a special evening of connection and healing through a free Goat Yoga event for grieving mothers on Thursday, October 23, from 7–9 p.m. at 1103 Lenlock Lane in Anniston, AL. This compassionate two-hour event is designed to bring together mothers who have experienced […]
JSU Hosts First Tocqueville Lecture Examining Justice After Genocide
Jacksonville, AL – The first Tocqueville Lecture, supported through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, will take place on Friday, October 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Merrill Hall B01 at Jacksonville State University. The event will also be available online through a Teams Webinar. Open to students, faculty, staff, and […]
Anniston Museums and Gardens Hosts World Reptile Awareness Day Meet & Greet
ANNISTON, AL — In celebration of World Reptile Awareness Day, the Anniston Museums and Gardens (AM&G) will host a special meet and greet on Tuesday, October 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the museum located on Museum Drive in Anniston, AL. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of AM&G’s fascinating scaly animal ambassadors while […]