Kid-Friendly Things to Do This Weekend in Mobile & Baldwin County | August 21-23
Looking for family-friendly things to do this weekend in Mobile and Baldwin County? You’re in the right place! Every week, MOB Moms rounds up local events, festivals, free activities, kids’ events, live entertainment, and family fun happening throughout Mobile, Dauphin Island, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and across the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Whether you’re looking for something free to do with the kids, a fun local event, an outdoor adventure, or an easy way to make the most of your weekend, we’ve done the searching for you.
Here’s what’s happening around Mobile and Baldwin County this weekend!
MOB Moms Tip: Event details can change, so be sure to verify dates, times, admission, and other information with the event links provided before heading out.
Family-Friendly Events in Mobile & Baldwin County: August 21-23, 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
August 21 | The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico – 155 S Water St, Mobile, Alabama | All Day
Enjoy Big Adventures this Summer for a small price! The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is opening its doors wide for a limited-time summer experience you won’t want to miss. Dive into hands-on exhibits Explore interactive maritime history Discover stories of the Gulf like never before Special Summer Admission: Just $5 (Now through August 31!) Bring the family, bring your curiosity, and step aboard for an unforgettable journey through the Gulf’s maritime history.
Cost: $5
August 21 | Winnie’s Play Cafe – Mobile 6366 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile | 10a
Every Friday at 10am we will provide a 45 minute music class and one hour of play time for you and your child. $20 per child•$10 for any additional child You can sign up today at Winnie’s Play Cafe | Indoor Activities for Children and Toddlers | Mobile, Alabama
Cost: $20 per Child, $10 for any additional child
August 21 | Loxley Public Library | 3p-5p
Friday fun starts here! Join us After the Bell for a rotating mix of crafts, LEGOs, games, and movies. Every week is a different surprise—come hang out and see what we’re up to this Friday!
Cost: FREE
Eco-Art: Sea Salt Bath Products
August 21 | Learning Campus at Gulf State Park | 3:30p-4:30p
Learn to create your own vitamin SEA in this exciting Eco-Art class! We will learn about the Gulf’s salinity and how to harvest your very own sea salt before using chemistry to creature all-natural, fizzy bath products. These products are a wonderful way to combine the restorative benefits of sea salt with the relaxing, soothing effects of organic aromas. Meet at the Learning Campus.
All Ages
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park.
Cost: 16.50 | Use coupon code “hotsummerdeal26” at check out to save $5 per participant.
August 21 | Bartram Landing at the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30841 Five Rivers Blvd | 8p
Join us for an evening adventure into some of the secluded reaches of the lower Delta as we look for alligators and other nocturnal Delta wildlife. Very young children are allowed, but parents need to bring life vests for children under four years of age; the Coast Guard cannot guarantee the boat’s life rings will fit toddlers. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Cost: Adults $15 | $10 Kids ages 6-12 | FREE Ages 5 & Under
Summer Movie Nights – Finding Nemo
August 21 | Bayfront Park – 15961 Dauphin Island Parkway, Coden, AL 36523 | 8p
Feature Film: Finding Nemo. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early to find a great spot. Presented by Mobile County Parks
Cost: FREE
Saturday, August 22, 2026
August 22 | The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico – 155 S Water St, Mobile, Alabama | All Day
Enjoy Big Adventures this Summer for a small price! The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is opening its doors wide for a limited-time summer experience you won’t want to miss. Dive into hands-on exhibits Explore interactive maritime history Discover stories of the Gulf like never before Special Summer Admission: Just $5 (Now through August 31!) Bring the family, bring your curiosity, and step aboard for an unforgettable journey through the Gulf’s maritime history.
Cost: $5
August 22 | Portside on Main – The Wharf | 11a
Ready to kick off your weekend with an unbeatable blend of football action and family fun? Join us for Gameday on The Green at Portside on Main, where every Saturday transforms our green space into the ultimate college football watch party! Come early, stay late, and make every Saturday a touchdown for fun. See you… on The Green!
Cost: FREE
August Living History Crew Drill
August 22 | USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park | 8a-3p
Looking for a family-friendly activity this weekend? Join USS ALABAMA Living History Crew Saturday, August 22nd!
Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their August drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship. Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day. The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40.
Cost: The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.
Fall Into Soccer! FREE Soccer Event
August 22 | Lavretta Park | 9a-12p
FALL INTO SOCCER! Soccer Shots Mobile is hosting a FREE soccer event to celebrate the kickoff to the fall season. Join us for a family fun day of free soccer classes, face-painting, food & beverages, and more! Come meet our wonderful team of coaches and see why Soccer Shots is known as “the children’s experience”! Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss it! Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00am-12:00pm at Lavettta Park in Mobile, AL. *Soccer sessions are for children 18 months – 8 years old.*
Cost: FREE
8th Annual endITnow Family Day
August 22 | Cathedral Square | 9a-3p
YOU ARE INVITED!!
Join us at Cathedral Square in Mobile, AL for this FREE FAMILY EVENT!
There will be live music, door prizes, community picnic, ice cold lemonade, the Annual “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” MARCH to end violence @ 12pm and SO MUCH MORE! ITS ALL FREE!! THANKS to all the sponsors, local businesses, community groups, city leaders and first responders for all coming together to make this happen! So mark your calendar and save the date 8.22.26 because this is an event you don’t want to miss! We’ll see you at the Square
Cost: FREE
August 22 | Foley Community Library | 10a
Saturday Story Time & Craft with Ms. Ashley! Start your Saturday with stories, songs, and creative fun! Join Ms. Ashley each week for an engaging Story Time in the Children’s Story Grove, followed by a hands-on craft in Maker Meadow. It’s the perfect way for little learners and their families to read, create, and explore together!
Cost: FREE
Survival Principles for Kids Programming Series
August 22 | Blakeley State Park | 10a-11a
During this special series of programs, children will be introduced to a few of the most basic survival principles that could mean life or death in the unfortunate event they became lost or separated from adults in the outdoors. They will also get a chance to meet some of the specially-trained dogs which assist professional rescue teams in our area in locating lost or injured individuals in wilderness settings. Complimentary with regular park admission. The program takes place at the Old House Site.
Cost: Included with regular park admission.
August 22 | Gulf State Park Nature Center | 10a-11a
Visit the Nature Center between 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PM to meet one of our native reptiles! Discover how these remarkable species help educate our visitors about conservation efforts at Gulf State Park. Learn about their natural behaviors and the important roles they play in our complex ecosystem.
Cost: $5 per vehicle
August 22 | Dauphin Island West End Beach | 10a
Join us for the Mobile Mystics Beach Family Fun Day at Dauphin Island! Bring your kids, pack your sunscreen, and enjoy a wonderful day of family time at the beach.
Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge
August 22 | The Wharf – Marina Lawn | 12p-3p
Calling all foodies, sports fans, and culinary masters: The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is excited to announce the return of our Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge presented by Columbia Southern University. This is not your ordinary cook-off, it’s a high-energy, game day atmosphere where attendees can sample a variety of mouth-watering foods from some of the best culinary teams + individuals around.
Tailgating teams will compete for a coveted golden ticket to the World Food Championships in Indiana and people’s choice awards in several categories. This event will serve as a fundraiser for the CABC Foundation, which supports education efforts in the Coastal Alabama area
Cost: General Admission with 10 Tasting Tickets: $20 | Competitor Fee: $100 | Children 5 and under admitted free
August 22 | Foley Community Library | 2p-3p
Drop in and let your imagination lead the way! Kids can build, design, and create using LEGO bricks, Magna-Tiles, marble runs, and more. Each week is a chance to experiment, explore, and have fun with open-ended building play.
Cost: FREE
August 22 | OWA | 4p-7p
Community Safety Day is coming to Downtown OWA on August 22nd, and it’s all about celebrating the people and organizations that keep our community safe and strong! Spend the day meeting local first responders from across the area, watching K-9 training demonstrations, and enjoying a live DJ on OWA Island. Don’t miss the Heroes Hunger Games, where first responders go head-to-head in friendly competition. Join us for a fun, feel-good day for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and show appreciation for the heroes among us! Calling all first responders! Register your department for the Heroes Hunger Games, a fast-paced challenge where teams race to finish a sub sandwich, milkshake, pretzel, and large soda before suiting up in full gear. Winning departments take home a station banner, a trophy, park tickets, and bragging rights. Spots are limited, so sign up today: https://visitowa.com/community-safety-day/.
Cost: FREE
Brandon Styles Variety Show- Comedy, Magic & 60 Impressions!
August 22 | OWA | 7p
Don’t miss your chance to see Gulf Coast’s #1 Variety Show Every Tuesday & Saturday at 7:00 pm! The Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW is a performance by one man that you won’t want to miss! Get ready to be amazed by Brandon’s live performance, where he impersonates nearly 60 different famous people, from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber.
This show is unique because Brandon has added just the right amount of comedy, magic, dancing, ventriloquism, and audience participation to keep you entertained in a fast-paced 70-minute show! Click on BrandonStyles.com to check availability or call 251-237-3330
Cost: Child General Admission (Ages 4-12) $25.00 | Adult General Admission (Ages 13+) $35.00 | VIP Ticket (All Ages) $49.00
*Age 3 and under are free if sitting on a parents lap.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
August 23 | Gulf State Park Nature Center | 9a-9:30a
Stop by the Nature Center between 9:00-9:30 AM to meet one of our raptors as they soak up the sun and enjoy some fun enrichment activities! This program is great for all ages! Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093.
Cost: There is a $5 per-vehicle fee to enter the campground where the Nature Center is located. Campground and cabin guests are exempt from the gate fee.
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