Registration · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores youth basketball registration
Through Oct 25
Ages 5-12, November through February, at the Bodenhamer Center and Cultural Center. For permanent residents of the city limits and city school students.
Locals
Locals calendar
Government meetings, school boards, election deadlines, high school football and rec-league sign-ups from October 7 to December 31. Times are Central. Festivals and visitor events are on the separate Events page.
Information as of Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, 10:30 p.m. CT.
Looking for festivals, concerts and things to do? See visitor events.
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Wednesday, October 7
Thursday, October 8
Youth sports · Gulf Shores
Football: Gulf Shores Dolphins vs. Elberta
Date as listed on the schedule; Isaias may change this week's games.
Schools · Orange Beach · Canceled
Orange Beach City Schools Board of Education
Was noon CT
Canceled
Canceled because of the hurricane. "No replacement date has been set," the board says; any new meeting will get public notice.
Monday, October 12
Youth sports · Orange Beach
Football: Orange Beach Makos vs. Satsuma
Date as listed on the schedule; Isaias may change this week's games.
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council regular meeting
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule. On the cycle per city agenda summaries: the street resurfacing bid to McElhenny Construction. Isaias could change this meeting; check the agenda center before you go.
Government · Orange Beach
Orange Beach Planning Commission
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 4099 Orange Beach Blvd.
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule. Meets the 2nd Monday of the month. Isaias could change this meeting; check the agenda center before you go.
Wednesday, October 14
Schools · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Schools Board of Education regular meeting
5 p.m. CT
Wave Center for Learning, 1717 E. 3rd St., Gulf Shores
Listed on the district's upcoming-meetings list. Streamed on the district's Facebook page. Isaias could change this meeting; check the agenda center before you go.
Friday, October 16
Youth sports · Gulf Shores
Football: Gulf Shores Dolphins at Spanish Fort
Date as listed on the schedule; Isaias may change this week's games.
Monday, October 19
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council work session
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Registration · Orange Beach
Orange Beach flag football registration
Through Nov 1
Registration runs with basketball.
Registration · Orange Beach
Orange Beach youth basketball registration
Through Nov 1
Ages 5-12, late November through January, at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. Registration is through the city's online system; coaches' clinic is mandatory for volunteer coaches.
Tuesday, October 20
Government · Baldwin County
Baldwin County Commission regular meeting
10 a.m. CT (or as otherwise posted)
County Commission Chambers, Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, Fairhope Ave., Fairhope
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Government · Orange Beach
Orange Beach City Council regular meeting, then Committee of the Whole
5 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 4099 Orange Beach Blvd.
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Friday, October 23
Youth sports · Gulf Shores
Football: Gulf Shores Dolphins vs. Theodore
Date as listed on the schedule; Isaias may change this week's games.
Youth sports · Orange Beach
Football: Orange Beach Makos at Citronelle
Date as listed on the schedule; Isaias may change this week's games.
Monday, October 26
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council regular meeting
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Tuesday, October 27
Elections · Statewide
Absentee applications by mail must be received
Mailed applications must be received by the county Absentee Election Manager no later than 7 days before the election.
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores Planning Commission
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule. Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Thursday, October 29
Elections · Statewide
Absentee applications by hand must be received
Hand-delivered applications must be in the Absentee Election Manager's office no later than 5 days before the election.
Friday, October 30
Youth sports · Gulf Shores
Football: Gulf Shores Dolphins vs. Bayside Academy
Date as listed on the schedule; Isaias may change this week's games.
Youth sports · Orange Beach
Football: Orange Beach Makos at Holtville
Date as listed on the schedule; Isaias may change this week's games.
Monday, November 2
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council work session
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Elections · Statewide
Hand-delivered absentee ballots due by 5 p.m.
Hand-delivered ballots must be in the Absentee Election Manager's office by close of business, no later than 5 p.m., the day before the election.
Tuesday, November 3
Government · Baldwin County
Baldwin County Commission regular meeting
10 a.m. CT (or as otherwise posted)
County Commission Chambers, Baldwin County Administration Building, 322 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule. Falls on Election Day; check the county's posted calendar for any change.
Elections · Statewide
General election
Election Day; mailed absentee ballots due by noon. Find your polling place with the state's voter lookup.
Government · Orange Beach
Orange Beach City Council regular meeting, then Committee of the Whole
5 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 4099 Orange Beach Blvd.
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule. Falls on Election Day; check the agenda center for any change.
Monday, November 9
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council regular meeting
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule. The home-occupations zoning text amendment (ZTA26-02) is set for this meeting, per the city's agenda item summary.
Government · Orange Beach
Orange Beach Planning Commission
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 4099 Orange Beach Blvd.
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Thursday, November 12
Schools · Orange Beach
Orange Beach City Schools Board of Education
4:30 p.m. CT work session, then regular meeting
Central Office, 4544 Orange Beach Blvd. (check the board page for changes)
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule. The board meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Monday, November 16
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council work session
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Tuesday, November 17
Government · Baldwin County
Baldwin County Commission regular meeting
10 a.m. CT (or as otherwise posted)
County Commission Chambers, Fairhope Satellite Courthouse, Fairhope Ave., Fairhope
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Government · Orange Beach
Orange Beach City Council regular meeting, then Committee of the Whole
5 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 4099 Orange Beach Blvd.
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Monday, November 23
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council regular meeting
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Tuesday, November 24
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores Planning Commission
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Tuesday, December 1
Government · Baldwin County
Baldwin County Commission regular meeting
10 a.m. CT (or as otherwise posted)
County Commission Chambers, Baldwin County Administration Building, 322 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Government · Orange Beach
Orange Beach City Council regular meeting, then Committee of the Whole
5 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 4099 Orange Beach Blvd.
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Monday, December 7
Government · Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council work session
4 p.m. CT
City Hall Council Chambers, 1905 W. First St., Gulf Shores
Projected from the body's posted regular schedule.
Sources
- City of Gulf Shores: Mayor & Council (members, contacts, meeting schedule) (opens in a new tab) · gulfshoresal.gov
- City of Gulf Shores: Planning Commission (opens in a new tab) · gulfshoresal.gov
- City of Orange Beach: Planning Commission (opens in a new tab) · orangebeachal.gov
- City of Orange Beach: City Council members and meeting schedule (opens in a new tab) · orangebeachal.gov
- Baldwin County Commission: About the commission (meeting schedule and locations) (opens in a new tab) · baldwincountyal.gov
- Orange Beach City Schools: Board (members, meetings, Oct. 8 cancellation) (opens in a new tab) · orangebeachboe.org
- Gulf Shores City Schools: Board meetings (schedule and upcoming meetings) (opens in a new tab) · gsboe.org
- Alabama Secretary of State: Absentee voting (opens in a new tab) · sos.alabama.gov
- Baldwin County Probate Office: Sample ballots (opens in a new tab) · baldwincountyal.gov
- Alabama High School Football History: Gulf Shores 2026 schedule and results (opens in a new tab) · ahsfhs.org
- Alabama High School Football History: Orange Beach 2026 schedule and results (opens in a new tab) · ahsfhs.org
- City of Gulf Shores: Youth recreation sports (opens in a new tab) · gulfshoresal.gov
- City of Orange Beach: Youth basketball (opens in a new tab) · orangebeachal.gov
- City of Orange Beach: Youth sports and 2026-27 registration periods (opens in a new tab) · orangebeachal.gov
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