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.

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.

Pirates & Princesses Breakfast Adventure at The Hangout Set sail for a magical morning your whole family will never forget! Join us for an all-you-can-eat breakfast dance party at The Hangout’s World-Famous Pirates & Princesses Live Adventure Show  All-You-Can-Eat Family-Style Breakfast Live Interactive Show + Dance Party Treasure hunts & unforgettable moments Photo opportunities with characters Additional Menu Options (available for purchase):French Toast, Pancakes, Fruit Plates, plus Bloody Marys & Mimosas for adults Event Details:• Doors Open: 8:45 AM• Seating Times:8:45 AM (for 9:00 AM show)9:45 AM (for 10:00 AM show)• Show Start Times:9:15 AM & 10:15 AM• Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in Pricing (per person – includes show + breakfast):• Adults: $19.99• Children (6–12): $9.99• Children 5 & Under: FREE Dress the part! Come in your favorite pirate or princess outfit and be ready to dance, play, and join the adventure. Reservations are highly recommended — save your table today!

Under The Southern Oak at Belle of Baldwin Boutique  Join us for a cozy, creative weekend of hands-on crafting—where imagination grows wild and you leave with something beautiful you made yourself   Belle of Baldwin Boutique22545 AL-59 #2, Robertsdale, AL  May 29–31 Come spend a relaxed and inspiring time creating one-of-a-kind decor with guided, step-by-step instruction—no experience needed!  Choose Your Project:• Whimsical “Sweet Gnome Alabama” designs• Seasonal Wreath• Handmade pieces perfect for your home or as meaningful gifts  What’s Included:• All supplies + materials• Guided instruction• A finished project you’ll be proud of  Perfect for:Girls’ days • Mother/daughter time • Date days • Anyone craving a little creativity and connection  Spots are limited for each class, so be sure to reserve your seat early! We can’t wait to create with you under the Southern Oak $25 for adults $10 for kids

Shop fresh, local, and handmade items every Saturday from April 25 through June 27 at Market in the Park! Farmers, artisans, and food vendors will offer a variety of seasonal produce, seafood, baked goods, art and more from 7:30 a.m. to noon in Cathedral Square.  We're proud to support our community with a selection of vendors who accept Senior Farmer's Market Nutritional Program (SFMNP) benefits. Plus, there will be live entertainment to enjoy in the park while you shop.

Grab your partner and get ready to PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE  We’re hitting the courts for an unforgettable day of pickleball, fun, and community — all benefiting the Baldwin County District Attorney Foundation and the incredible programs that support victims and public safety right here at home. Here’s how to lock in your spot:  Head to swishtournaments.com (desktop or phone app) Create your player account — this helps us run brackets and game updates on tournament day Find our event: Paddles for Purpose – Swish Tournaments Choose your division (Men’s, Women’s, or Mixed Doubles | Skill levels (2.5–4.0)  Important: You must have your teammate before registering.No solo signups — doubles only!  When you check out, you’ll pay for BOTH players in one transaction.  Playing multiple events?You’ll complete separate registrations for each division. Don’t panic if it looks like you’re being charged twice — once you enter your name and email at checkout, your repeat player discount will automatically apply. 

Unearth A Story! Join us and our community partners as we kick off our Summer Library Celebration and celebrate our community with a mini-touch-a-truck, music, fun activities, and much more! Our theme this summer is "Unearth a Story." We are delighted to have groups from across Mobile planning to join us and engage with families of all ages to highlight what they do! All ages are welcome!

We are pleased to announce that preparations are underway for the "Cars & Crawfish" event on May 30, 2026. We anticipate a wonderful time filled with delicious crawfish. There will be no admission fee for the car show. Crawfish will be available for purchase at $20.00 for 2 lbs, which includes corn and potatoes, or $25.00 for 3 lbs, also with corn and potatoes. Fat Boys Grilling will be doing there thing!!! For our younger guests, snow cones will be provided by Azalea City Snow.For our adult guest, Gulf Distributing will be on-site offering taste testing opportunities. We are also in the process of finalizing a few additional activities for the day.

Join us for our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party on May 30 from 10:30 a.m. to noon! Bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, and excitement for a fun-filled morning. Enjoy Kona Ice, crafts, games, and more. You can also sign up for programs and register for our Summer Reading Program to start tracking your minutes to earn prizes all summer long!

Join us for a family day of fun in the sun at the Hollinger's Island Community Park! Waterslides + Bubble FunSnowcones + Lunch CombosLocal Vendors + Turkey Shoot Plus, raffles from The Maritime Museum, USS Alabama, Dreamland Skating Rink and more! Proceeds from this event will go towards further enhancements at our community park and HICA sponsored gatherings.

Join us for a family day of fun in the sun at the Hollinger's Island Community Park! Waterslides + Bubble FunSnowcones + Lunch CombosLocal Vendors + Turkey Shoot Plus, raffles from The Maritime Museum, USS Alabama, Dreamland Skating Rink and more! Proceeds from this event will go towards further enhancements at our community park and HICA sponsored gatherings.

 Pokémon Trainers, It’s Time to Battle!  Get ready to catch ‘em all at our next Pokémon Meetup on Saturday, May 30th at Fantasy Island Toys! Starting at 2:00 PM, we’re diving into an afternoon filled with: Epic battles – Show off your best strategies! Fun Pokémon-themed games – Gotta play ‘em all! Card trading – Find that missing card for your ultimate deck! Whether you’re a seasoned Trainer or just starting your journey, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow Pokémon fans and have a blast! Tag your Pokémon crew and mark your calendars—May 30th is the day!  This event is free and open to all from 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Gulf Coast Grooves is back at Mardi Gras Park on May 30 to bring you a free night of unforgettable performances by Easy Star All-Stars and Letters to Cleo! Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from Mobile's favorite food trucks, and settle in for an evening of good music and great energy. Entertainment Schedule6:15 PM – Easy Star All-Stars (Reggae)7:30 PM – Letters to Cleo (Rock)DJ Blayze Gates open at 5 p.m. Tents, glass bottles, and alcohol are not allowed.

A family-friendly, impression, comedy and magic show! Discover the many faces of Brandon Styles in this year-round Variety Show. Impressions from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber, with 60 additional impressions in between! Sprinkled with just the right amount of comedy and magic to make this a great entertainment hour for all ages. Brandon Styles LIVE at OWA is a classy show that has something for the whole family! Brandon will awe you during his live performance of nearly 60 different celebrity singing & speaking impressions. To make this show unlike any other in the world, he has incorporated the perfect amount of comedy, magic, dancing, ventriloquism and audience participation in this fast-paced 60 minute show!