Are you a pumpkin spice everything person?

While I am not, I have been enjoying pumpkin spice candles making my home smell wonderful and the new pumpkin spice waffle at Waffle House. Even Waffle House has gotten into the pumpkin spice world, and I am here for it. It blows the pumpkin spice latte out of the water.

In other news, happy Friday the 13th. This is the perfect weekend to explore all things Halloween. Ride the Pumpkin Patch Express or Scary Night Train or attend a fun fall festival. If all things Halloween are not for you have no worries because the weekend is full of other events as well. Enjoy a day at the National Shrimp Festival, learn all about two spy planes, run the Causeway for a good cause or shred your documents.

If our list missed the mark for you, visit our event calendar at GulfCoastMedia.com for more events happening this weekend or beyond. Search for events by distance from your home city or vacation spot.

National Shrimp Festival

What: The National Shrimp Festival is back for the 50th year of fun, food and entertainment. For more information or to see the full entertainment schedule, visit www.myshrimpfest.com.
When: Thursday, Oct. 12 – Sunday, Oct. 15
Where: Gulf Place, 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores
Price: Free to attend

Pumpkin Patch Express

What: All aboard the train for a ride to the Pumpkin Patch or get scared on the Scary Night Train. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.waleswest.com.
When: Weekends throughout October, times vary
Where: Wales West RV Park and Light Railway, 13670 Smiley Street, Silverhill
Price: Admission is $26.75

Shred Day – Daphne

What: Kick off your weekend with a clean slate. The Better Business Bureau of Central and South Alabama is hosting a shred day. Bring your sensitive documents, limited to two boxes or bags of up to 50 pounds, and have them shredded by the professionals.
When: Friday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Tractor Supply Company, 851 US Highway 98, Daphne
Price: Free

Blackbird Expo

What: Learn all about the A-12 and SR-17 from former pilots, mechanics and Reconnaissance System Officers for the Blackbird. Visitors will enjoy discussion panels, breakout sessions, 360 cockpit tours and more.
When: Oct. 13-15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile
Price: Admission is $18 for adults and $6 for children

First Fairhope's Fall Festival

What: Explore and pick out the perfect pumpkin, enjoy inflatables, a photo booth, food and games during the First Fairhope's Fall Festival. The event supports the Mission Teams of First Baptist Church of Fairhope.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Street's Exquisite Plants, 17750 Greeno Road, Fairhope
Price: Free to attend

Bras Across the Causeway 2023
What: The seventh annual Bras Across the Causeway is a 5K benefiting local breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. For more information or to sign up, visit www.brasacrossthecauseway.org.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Meaher State Park, 5200 Battleship Parkway East, Spanish Fort