The Car & Craft show will be held in Cadillac Square on Sept. 7 from 10am-3pm. CAR REGISTRATION AT 9AM. Along with Cars and Crafts, we will also have food trucks: Shaved Ice Paradise, La Taqueria and the Coconut Hut; live music featuring The Southern Fire Band, along with a bounce house and face panting for the kids! REGISTER on our website now to get the early registration discount! Each car entered will receive a raffle ticket to enter to WIN lots of prizes and gift cards! Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the favorite cars!   10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Paws in the Park on Saturday, September 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.!  Come meet and play with adoptable dogs and puppies in Cathedral Square. Check out our adoptable pets at www.animalservicesmobile.com. 

Our mission is to make art accessible to literally everyone. So we have added a “Pay What You Can” event. This enables families to enjoy art with everyone in their family and still keep it affordable. Making art makes memories and we want to be part of that for your family. With Grandparents Day arriving on Sept 9th, how great would it be to surprise them with a special gift? Aug 24, 10a - 12p, Please arrive by 11 am. Aug 31, 10a - 12p, Please arrive by 11 am. Sept 7, 10a - 2p, Please arrive by 1 pm. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have. See you then!

Join us from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. as we celebrate the beautiful diversity in Mobile with a fashion show with a twist! Featuring photo and art exhibits, as well as displays of traditional attire from countries and cultures all over the world! If you are interested in representing your country/culture with a display table at this event, please reach out to Art Activities Specialist Lee Callaghan at lee.callaghan@cityofmobile.org. We are also requesting the following:  1. Cultural Portraits: High-quality, hi-resolution portraits of community members (individuals, families, or groups) from other cultural backgrounds, dressed in traditional/customary attire, taken outdoors in the Mobile area. Location should be a landmark or some recognizable Mobile spot that is visible in the photo. Portraits will be displayed at the event and will be returned after.  2. Runway Models: Those interested in walking the runway in attire that best represents their country/culture. 3. Youth Participants: Any children who would like to participate in the event. They will have an opportunity to create their own costume and work with Lee to create a piece of art to be displayed at the event.  We hope that you can be a part of this unique and colorful celebration! For any additional questions, Lee can also be reached at the phone numbers listed below! Art Center: (251) 460-2421Mobile: (251) 468-7083

Prices $35 Adults Ages 13+ $25 Kids Ages 6-12 Free Small Child Ages 5 and under $31 Blakeley Supporters Benefactor/ Preservationist FOB Prices for Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM › Duration Two hours About The last known ship to bring enslaved Africans into America, the Clotilda rests in the waters of the Mobile River north of the city. Come along with us as we explore this somber but pivotal saga in local history with national significance. This special tour to the wreck site will be guided by the Africatown Experience Trifecta and Storytellers. It will provide information on the voyage of the Clotilda, its passengers and their lives, and the enduring legacy of that fateful voyage by telling their stories. This cruise departs from Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, at the Mobile Convention Center

Prices $27 Adults Ages 13+ $17 Kids Ages 6-12 Free Small Child Ages 5 and under $24 Blakeley Supporters Benefactor/ Preservationist FOB Prices for Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM › Duration 2 Hours About Lower Delta Tour - Explore the forgotten southern reaches of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta on this unique two-hour adventure through a hidden natural habitat just minutes from Mobile and the communities of Eastern Shore. Departing from the Blakeley dock, we travel down the remote reaches of the scenic Raft River, through the ancient channel of Spanish River, and across picturesque Delvan Bay before heading back up the storied Tensaw. This cruise departs from the Historic Blakeley State Park Dock

Join us Saturday, September 7th from 3pm to 6pm at Lott Park for our 4th annual Community Spirit Day! We can't wait to see you. Check out a few pics from last year - https://stephensavage.smugmug.com/Daphne-Spirit-23  

Enjoy fun dragon stories followed by a Dragon Quest scavenger hunt in which you can adopt your own baby dragon, dragon themed games, and more!All Ages Welcome.