Join us for the 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival, an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Inspired by traditional Chinese lantern artistry and brought to life with modern design, dazzling plants, animals, and imaginative creatures illuminate every path. Interactive displays invite you to move, play, and step into the experience. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn.

Gulf State Park is hosting its first ever Venture Out event on May 15-17. This three-day festival will feature a variety of nature and outdoor-focused activities, workshops, and tours throughout the park and along the Backcountry Trail. The family-friendly event is a collaboration between Gulf State Park, the Gulf Coast Eco-Center, Valor Hospitality, the City of Gulf Shores, and the City of Orange Beach.   Event schedule can be found here: venture out schedule (6).pdf

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 Educational Classes & CHOOSE Act Classes - Winnie's Play Cafe | Mobile, AL

The Mama Village is a FREE group for moms of kiddos aged 0-2! Hosted by perinatal therapist Morgan Bradwell, LICSW, PMH-C of Village Therapy Collective & Dr. Tiffany Jones, DC of Liberation Chiropractic, attendees can expect casual conversations about the ups & downs of motherhood with other mamas who are kind, encouraging, nonjudgmental, & supportive. Babies are welcome to join, or you can have a self-care hour to yourself — whatever you need 

Daphne East Elementary PTO Presents 2nd Annual Family Fun Event! Bring the whole family out for a night of fun, laughter, and memories! Location: Daphne East Elementary Date: May 15, 2026 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM ⸻ Featuring: • Inflatables & Carnival Rides from Eastern Shore Inflatables • DJ Jeremy + 360 Photo Booth • Delicious Food Trucks ⸻ Food Trucks Include: • That’s My Dogg • Kona Ice • Slice of Fire Pizza • Donut NV • Travelin Tom’s • Lucky Cow ⸻ Fun for ALL ages — you don’t want to miss it!

his is a General Admission (GA) show. The gates open at 4 PM, music starts at 5 PM, bring your own seating, enjoy food from a food truck (or bring your own) and support local music while you enjoy a relaxing evening at The Halstead Amphitheater. Official tickets from the Live At Five Eventbrite are the only guaranteed way to enter the show. A portion of every show supports local music via the Jacob Hall Memorial Music Grant. Learn more on our website: GRANT | Live at Five

Friday nights at The Hitch just keep getting better!  This Friday, May 15th from 5PM-8PM, come hungry and bring the whole family out for an awesome lineup of food trucks:  Frank N Lolas Not Your Average Joe La Taqueria La Fruteria Great food, cold drinks, and a fun night at The Hitch Food Truck & Container Park! 3535 Snow Rd • Semmes, AL Tag your crew and let us know what truck you’re trying first! **Weather Permitting

 Summer Movie Nights – The Incredibles Enjoy free, family-friendly movies under the stars at parks across Mobile County! Each Friday evening, a different park hosts a movie—perfect for relaxing outdoors and exploring local favorites.  Friday, May 15, 2026 Movie begins at 8:00 PM Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground15551 Moffett Road, Wilmer, AL 36587 Free admission  Feature Film: The Incredibles Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early to find a great spot. Presented by Mobile County Parks.