All Day

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

OWA Parks & Resort

It’s one of the coast’s favorite events—and it’s coming back to OWA May 1-3! Don’t miss the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival’s three-day-long line-up of live entertainment & events. Each day of the festival offers kids’ activities, lawn games, arts & crafts vendors, synchronized K9 shows and more. Live entertainment keeps the excitement going each day, including the legendary Tip Tops Saturday night, May 3rd. Weather permitting, each evening will also feature a hot air balloon glow plus tethered rides (tickets available for purchase on-site). How to make your visit even better? Tropic Falls is offering an event-exclusive Twilight Ticket at a $10 savings May 1-3! Get your tickets here: visitowa.com/plan-your-visit/tickets

Arty Party

Ben May Main Library

Join us in the Youth Programming Room as we experiment with different types of craft materials and let our inner artists shine! Bring your friends and celebrate the end of the week by doing art together or meet new friends while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. This program is best suited for ages 6 - 11. 

Beginner Guitar Lessons (Free)

Semmes Regional Library

Sign up at Semmes for Guitar Lesson! Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books will be available. However, Please bring your own guitar. For children ages 6-11. Registration is required.  To register and for more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.