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One World Canine Obstacle Run Rerun Scheduled for October 16–18

2026 One World Canine Run

ANNISTON, AL – The 2026 One World Canine Rerun, part of the 2027 competition season, is scheduled for October 16–18, 2026. The three-day event will feature canine dock diving competitions, including Distance Jump, Air Retrieve and Hydro Dash. The event, organized by Southeast Mobile Dock, will serve as a qualifier for competitors participating in the […]

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Oakleaf Hydrangea Presentation October 15

Third Thursday

ANNISTON, AL. – Anniston Museums and Gardens will host its next Third Thursday educational program on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at noon, featuring a presentation on the oakleaf hydrangea, a native shrub known for its distinctive foliage and flowers. The program, titled “Third Thursday: Oakleaf Hydrangea,” will take place in the Longleaf Event Center Classroom […]

Amy Grant to Perform at Oxford Performing Arts Center

OXFORD, AL. — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant will perform at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Grant, whose career spans more than four decades, is known for her work in contemporary Christian music as well as her crossover success in mainstream pop. Her catalog includes songs such as “Baby Baby,” “Every […]

Anniston Museums and Gardens to Host Museum After Dark Fall Festival

museum after dark

ANNISTON, AL — Anniston Museums and Gardens will offer an evening of nocturnal wildlife, folklore and family activities when Museum After Dark takes place Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The after-hours fall festival will feature live nocturnal animals, a guided owl walk, hayrides, crafts, creature-themed face painting and hands-on activities throughout the […]

Berman Museum Discussion Group to Explore East Berlin and the Cold War

Conversation with the Collection

ANNISTON, AL — The Berman Museum will offer visitors an opportunity to explore artifacts not currently on exhibit during its upcoming Collection Conversations discussion group on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at noon. Hosted by Anniston Museums and Gardens, Collection Conversations combines objects from the Berman Museum’s collection with a featured historical topic and book. The October program […]

Jacksonville Public Library to Explore Haunted History of Lighthouses

Scary Lighthouses

JACKSONVILLE, AL — The Jacksonville Public Library will explore spooky stories and legends from the sea during an upcoming program focused on the haunted history of lighthouses. “The Haunted History of Lighthouses” will be held Friday, Oct. 9, at 3:30 p.m. at the library. The program will feature stories of reportedly haunted lighthouses from around the […]

Georgia-Alabama Land Trust to Host Annual Cave Tours at Weaver Cave Preserve

Weaver Cave

ANNISTON, AL. — The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust will offer its annual Cave Tour at Weaver Cave Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 17, giving participants an opportunity to explore the Weaver Cave Complex while learning about the history and ecology of the underground environment. The guided tours will include information about the history of the cave complex, […]

Jacksonville Public Library to Host Blacklight Painting Event for Tweens and Teens

Black Light Party

Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Public Library will host a Tween/Teen Blacklight Painting event on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 12:30 p.m. The event is open to ages 10 through 18, and all painting supplies will be provided by the library. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Fall Blacklight Painting 2026 Registration opened Sept. […]

OxfordFest 2026 Returns Oct. 3 with Hundreds of Vendors, Live Music, Food and Activities

OxfrodFest

OXFORD, AL — OxfordFest will return Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, bringing hundreds of vendors, live music, food and activities to Oxford for a full day of community entertainment. The festival begins at 7 a.m., with vendors and activities continuing throughout the day. The Sunny King Automotive Group Music Stage will host opening ceremonies beginning at […]

Eastman to Host Community Meeting on Choccolocco Creek PCB Remediation

Eastman - Choccolocco Creek Community Meeting Set For September 29

ANNISTON, AL – Eastman will host a community information meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, to provide residents with information about PCB remediation activities in and around Choccolocco Creek and explain how scientists study the movement of contaminants through sediment and surface water. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Bynum Community Center, 200 Victory […]