Coastal Arts Center Hosts Free Fall Festival With Fire Glass And Pets

K. Cooper • September 24, 2026

Families invited to enjoy art, music, and food in Orange Beach

Arts Afire at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach is hosting Arts Afire, a free fall festival open to the entire community. The event will feature live art demonstrations, music, children's activities, and local food. Friends of the Arts is co-sponsoring the celebration with the City of Orange Beach. The festival brings residents and visitors together to celebrate creativity and local culture.

Arts Afire is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Coastal Arts Center, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach. You can reach the center by phone at 251-981-ARTS (2787).

Attendees can expect a full lineup of activities throughout the evening. Highlights include hot glass demonstrations, Raku pottery firings, face painting, raffles, and live music. Kids will have access to games and treats throughout the event.

A pet costume contest is also on the schedule and will kick off at 6 p.m. Pet owners are encouraged to dress up their animals and join the fun. The contest is expected to be a crowd favorite.

Slice of Fire Pizza, an authentic wood-fired pizza food truck, will be on-site serving food. The combination of art, entertainment, and dining is intended to make the event a well-rounded community experience. Admission to Arts Afire is free.

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