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Dauphin Island, AL: Local News, Events & Community Guide - September 2026

Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026

Dauphin Island offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle where quiet streets, marsh views, and easy access to the beach shape daily life. Buyers, sellers, and renters will find a mix of beach cottages, raised homes, condos, and waterfront properties, with many neighborhoods centered on boating, fishing, and walking or biking close to the water. The island’s small-town feel is especially appealing when the air is comfortable and the gulf breeze makes time outdoors part of the routine.

Residents appreciate local favorites like public beaches, parks, boat launches, and the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, along with casual spots for seafood and sunset views. Access is straightforward by bridge, and while trips to Mobile or the mainland take some planning, many people feel the trade-off is worth it for the slower pace and strong sense of community. For anyone looking to live near the water without a resort atmosphere, Dauphin Island stands out as a relaxed place to put down roots or enjoy a long-term rental.

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Dauphin Island Car And Craft Show

The 11th Annual Dauphin Island Car and Craft Show will take place Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cadillac Square Park, 661 Bienville Boulevard. The free community event will include a car show, live m...

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Town Council Meets September 15

The Dauphin Island Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 15, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Town Hall, 1011 Bienville Boulevard. Council meetings are open to the public and address local resolutions...

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Sea Lab Opens Research Labs

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab will offer a behind-the-scenes Research Lab Guided Tour on Wednesday, September 16, from 10:45 a.m. to noon. The tour begins at the Alabama Aquarium and takes participants through Sea Lab rese...

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Family Camp Offers Island Exploration

Dauphin Island Sea Lab Family Camp is scheduled for September 18 through 20 as an overnight program for families with children ages 8 and older. Activities include a research vessel trip, nighttime crab hunting, beach e...

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Coastal Cleanup Begins At Green Park

The 39th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup will be held Saturday, September 19, from 8 a.m. to noon on Dauphin Island. Volunteers should check in at Green Park, 302 Lemoyne Drive, to collect cleanup supplies and T-shirts b...

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Estuarine Inhabitants Investigation Opens Week

Dauphin Island Sea Lab's National Estuaries Week programming begins Monday, September 21, with an Estuarine Inhabitants Investigation at 10:30 a.m. Participants will examine preserved specimens and explore the adaptatio...

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