Date and time July 2 · 4pm - August 3 · 5pm CDT Location The Haunted Book Shop 9 S. Joachim St. Mobile, AL 36602 About this event Where’s Waldo? In Mobile, of course! Celebrating its twelfth anniversary in July 2024, Find Waldo Local begins July 1st and ends on July 31st. Can you find where Waldo is hanging out this year? To join in the hide-and-seek fun, simply pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Mobile!” stamp card at The Haunted Book Shop located at 9 S Joachim St then search for Waldo at participating businesses around downtown Mobile. With each miniature Waldo they spot, searchers get their card stamped or signed by the participating shop. Eagle-eyed hunters can also look for Waldo’s special 2024 gold medal hidden inside our store! Make sure to turn in your stamp card to The Haunted Book Shop by July 31 because collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle super-seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes on August 3rd at 5pm.  All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party to celebrate the icon known simply as WALDO. Pick up your stamp card today and HAPPY HUNTING!

Pirate & PrincessWORLD FAMOUS ADVENTURE SHOW WITH BREAKFASTEnjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast dance party at The Hangout’s World-Famous Pirates and Princesses Live Adventure Show. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast includes a platter of Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, & Breakfast Potatoes. For an additional charge, there will be daily specials for French toast, pancakes, fruit plates, and of course, Bloody Marys and Mimosas for the adults! The price for the All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast is:$19.99 for Adults,$8.99 for Children 6-12,& Free for Children five & under. Reservations are free, and a credit card is required to hold your reservation. You will not be charged unless you cancel without notice 48 hours in advance. Please see the complete FAQ for details at TheHangout.com

Bring a picnic lunch and join the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condé for these fun summer activities and workshops designed for families! These programs are free for Museum Members. For non-members, the programs are included in the cost of regular admission tickets to the History Museum and Colonial Fort Condé. For more information about regular admission prices, visit https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/visit-us/ A family membership ($95/year) includes two adults and all children in the household under 18. Not only will a membership allow you to have access to all six summer pop-in programs for free, you'll also get free admission for a year, 15% off in our gift shop, invitations to exclusive members-only opening receptions for all special exhibitions, and invitations to our annual Mardi Gras Members Watch Party! To purchase a membership online, visit https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/membership/ or visit our reception desk at the museum. Activities may have a limited number of participants and admission will be available on a first come first served basis. Parents/guardians must remain on site during the program. Families are welcome to eat lunch in the History Museum classroom at the conclusion of the program or in the courtyard at the Fort before the program starts. See schedule below for times, locations, and details! MARDI GRAS MASK WORKSHOP | Friday, June 14 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Join a museum educator for a short, guided tour of the museum’s Mardi Gras exhibit to learn about the history of Mardi Gras in Mobile, and then make your very own Mardi Gras Mask in the museum classroom. For ages 5 and up. MAKE BUTTER THE COLONIAL WAY | Saturday, June 29 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | Stop by the Fort courtyard anytime between 1pm and 3pm to learn about the types of foods eaten during colonial times and then try making butter using an authentic colonial era butter churn and tools. For ages Pre-K and up. MUMMIFICATION WORKSHOP | Friday, July 12 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Learn about ancient beliefs about the afterlife and the ancient Egyptian art of mummification. Participants will then use a similar process to mummify an 11-inch doll provided by the museum. Space in this workshop is limited to 30 kids. For ages 7 and up. QUILL PEN WRITING | Saturday, July 20 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | Stop by the Fort anytime between 1pm and 3pm to see a demonstration of how people wrote during the colonial era. Then learn to make your own quill pen from a large goose feather and practice writing with it. For ages 5 (with parent or guardian help) and up. MARBLED PAPER WORKSHOP | Friday, July 26 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Until modern times beautiful, marbled paper was often used for the endpapers of books. Learn about the history of the decorative art of marbled paper and how it is made, and then try your hand at making your own marbled paper. Warning: Making marbled paper is addictive! For ages 7 and up. COLONIAL TOYS & GAMES | Saturday, August 3 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | Stop by the fort courtyard anytime between 1 pm and 3pm to learn about colonial era toys, tabletop games, and lawn games, then make your own whirligig toy. For ages 5 (with parent or guardian help) and up

Join us for an epic celebration at Tuki’s Birthday Bash on July 20th from noon until 8PM in Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls! The fun kicks off with a lively Birthday Parade and Tuki Meet & Greet happening throughout the day. Enjoy live music, exciting performances, and free kids’ activities throughout Downtown & inside Tropic Falls! From tropical games and photo ops to delicious treats and fascinating animal encounters, there’s something for everyone. As evening sets in, groove to live music on the Island Stage and get ready for the grand finale as we sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Tuki at 8:00pm! This day promises fun and fantastic memories – see you there! *Tropic Falls admission ticket or pass is required for some activities and entrance into Tropic Falls.  Tropic Falls tickets below.