$5 Summer Museum Admission
The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico 155 S Water St, MobileEnjoy 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.
Summer Fun at The Wharf Orange Beach!
The Wharf - Orange BeachMovie Mondays Bring your crew to Portside on Main for Movie Monday presented by Liquid Life, a free outdoor screening series that’s serving up sunshine, cinema, and summer fun all season long. Each week from June 1 through July 27, catch a classic family flick under the stars. Settle in for a night of laughs, nostalgia, and big-screen memories where the smell of salt is in the air.. Make The Wharf your Monday movie destination this summer—because great films, family time, and coastal nights are the perfect combo. FREE to attend Event Schedule Movie will begin at 6:30 pm SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Monday, June 1st – The Parent Trap Monday, June 8th – The Little Rascals Monday, June 15th – Dennis the Menace Monday, June 22nd – Free Willy Monday, June 29th – Remember the Titans Monday, July 6th – Angels in the Outfield Monday, July 13th – Sing 2 Monday, July 20th – Clifford the Big Red Dog Monday, July 27th – Migration Tuesdays -Sunset Sounds at Portside Join us every Tuesday for Sunset Sounds at Portside, where live music meets waterfront vibes! Enjoy an evening of great tunes featuring face painting, the Reptile Bus, Cornhole boards, giant Jenga + so much more. You don't want to miss the stunning sunset views from the beautiful green space. Grab a drink, relax with friends, and let the music set the mood. FREE + Parking (some activities cost 5-10.00) Event Schedule Kids’ Activities: 5:30-8:30 pm The Destinations Live: 5:30-8:30 pm SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Wednesdays-Pepsi Summer Adventure Attention, Scouts! Gather your patrol and embark on an epic summer adventure every Wednesday at The Wharf. Your mission? To navigate the great Pepsi Summer Adventure Quest! Start your journey by reporting to the Pepsi Outpost, where you'll receive your official adventure map. Then, set out on a thrilling scavenger hunt, following the trail to uncover hidden waypoints and complete your quest. Once you've checked off every challenge, return to Base Camp where "X" marks the spot to claim your well-earned reward! After your adventure, stick around to enjoy music from DJ Matt, and witness the SPECTRA Laser Light Experience. Ready your maps and sharpen your skills—it’s time to blaze the trail for a great cause. Check-in is located at the Pepsi tent in Palms Plaza. For the first 500 children to complete the hunt, The Wharf’s Anchor Campaign will make a special $5 donation in the child’s honor to the Alabama Credit Union’s Secret Meals for Hungry Children program, helping provide meals to kids in need. We appreciate your support! FREE + Parking (some activities cost 5-10.00) Adventure Quest: 6-9 pm SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Thursdays-Beats + Bubbles Get ready for a bubbly good time because Thursdays are about to be Poppin’. Come early and enjoy entertainment from DJ Matt, camel rides, cornhole games, reptile bus, face painting + more! Dance to the beats, dive into kid-friendly fun, and splash around the Bubble Truck because things are about to get poppin’ all season long! FREE admission + parking; some activities cost $5-10 Event Schedule Kids’ Activities + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm Bubble Truck: 6:30-8:30 pm / Last 30 min - GLOW Bubbles SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm
Shrek the Musical at the Beau Rivage Theatre
Beau Rivage Theatre BiloxiShrek the Musical is bringing fairytale fun to the Beau Rivage Theatre in Biloxi from June 11–July 2! Join Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, and all your favorite characters for a family-friendly musical adventure filled with laughs, friendship, and heart. Tickets start at $25, with family four-pack options available. Performances run Tuesday–Sunday (dark Mondays) with evening and select matinee shows.
Mobile & Baldwin Co. Family Friendly Fourth of July Events
Mobile Semmes Independence Day Block Party Sunday, June 28, 2026 | City of Semmes Honor Park | 5p-9p This event will be an absolute blast and free for the community! There will be an amazing fireworks show at the end of the event (9pm), live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, fun for the kids and more! . Plan to bring your chairs! Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. This event will be block party styled right in the heart of Semmes. The location will be the green spaces near Honor Park and City Hall. Parts of Wulff Road will be closed. The City will have busses and trolleys running throughout the city in constant rotation. We are so excited to have Lost in Paradise for entertainment! Another band will be posted soon. We Love Satsuma! Sunday, June 28th, 2026 | Fred K. Wright Park | 5p Save the Date! We Love Satsuma 2026 is coming Sunday, June 28th at 5:00pm! Fireworks Night at South Coast Church Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | South Coast Church - Mobile | 6:30p Join us on July 1st at 6:30 PM for an evening of family fun, great food, and an incredible fireworks show. South Coast Church | 9050 Jeff Hamilton Rd | Mobile, AL 36695. Invite your friends and neighbors and come celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us. We can't wait to see you there! Freedom Fest 2026 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 9580 Old Hwy 43 - Creola, Al | 7p Join us for Freedom Fest 2026, a FREE community celebration hosted by Free Life Church on Wednesday, July 1, from 7:00–9:00 PM! Bring the whole family and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with fun, food, and fellowship as we celebrate the freedoms we cherish together. We'll have: FREE food for everyone, Waterslides and activities for all ages, Our Homemade Ice Cream competition & One of the largest fireworks shows in North Mobile County! Whether you're looking for a fun night out with your family, a place to connect with friends and neighbors, or simply a way to celebrate Independence Day, Freedom Fest is for you. This event is completely free and open to everyone in our community. Come early, stay late, and make memories with us as we celebrate faith, freedom, family, and community Praise Family Church West Mobile Firework Show Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Praise Family Church | 7p At Praise Family Church, we love freedom, and on July 1, we’ll be exercising our God-given American right to fill the sky with a dazzling display of insane explosions. The best part? This event is free, and everyone’s invited regardless of where (or if) they attend church. There will be water inflatables for the kids, and we’ll have food trucks on-site in case all this patriotism makes you hungry.Freedom isn’t free, but The Biggest Fireworks Show in West Mobile is. Join us on July 1, at 7pm Faith Family Freedom at Foward Church Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Forward Church (Irvington) | 5p-8p | Fireworks start at 8p Food Trucks will arrive at 5:00 PM | Service will start at 7:00 PM | Fireworks will start at 8:00 PM Saraland Fireworks Show Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Saraland High School | 6:30p Join us for an unforgettable night at Stars, Stripes, and Saraland – A Salute to 250 Years! Fireworks: 9:00 PM. Bring your family and friends and enjoy: Food trucks, Fun for all ages, Patriotic pride, Community spirit. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate 250 years of freedom with a spectacular fireworks show you won’t want to miss! Happy 250th America! Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Dauphin Island | Ceremony 11a | Fireworks 9p What better place to celebrate the July 4th holiday than right here on beautiful Dauphin Island, the Sunset Capital of Alabama! As America marks 250 years we’ll be celebrating the big day with the annual Dauphin Island Veterans Association ceremony at Water Tower Plaza at 11am. Always a patriotic event filled with red, white and blue! That evening, you’ll want to keep an eye to the sky over Middle Beach for our spectacular fireworks show which gets underway at 9pm! This year’s show is guaranteed to evoke a chorus of oohs and ahhs! If you’d like to make a tax deductible contribution in support of the 2026 fireworks show, please make checks payable to the DI Foundation. Chickasaw's 4th of July Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 604 Dumont St. - Chickasaw, Al | 5p-9p oin us as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with an evening full of family fun, food, music, market and fireworks! Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and come enjoy a patriotic celebration for all ages. This special event will feature live entertainment by Jukebox Brass Band, food vendors, kids activities, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the night! Let’s come together as a community to celebrate freedom, history, and hometown pride right here in Chickasaw! Location: Miller Park 604 Dumont ST. | Date: July 4, 2026 | Time: Grounds open at 5PM. Fireworks begin after 9pm Fourth of July Celebration: America's 250th Anniversary Saturday, July 4, 2026 | USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park | 5:30p-9:30p Join us for the City of Mobile's 4th of July Celebration, honoring America's 250th anniversary! On Saturday, July 4 from 5:30-9:30 p.m., enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, nonprofits, games, family-friendly activities, and a breathtaking fireworks show at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.Admission to the Fourth of July Celebration is free, but there are fees to park. Parking will cost $10 per car and $30 per RV (cash only). You may reserve your spot in advance starting May 4. If you purchase a presale parking ticket, you will be able to park as early as 4 p.m. on the day of the event. No parking will be allowed after 8:15 p.m. Re-entry is permitted with parking pass; however, parking availability may be limited once the lot reaches capacity. Baldwin County America 250 Celebration Friday, June 26, 2026 | Daphne Civic Center | 4p-8p Celebrate America 250 in Baldwin County! Join the Baldwin County Commission and the City of Daphne as we celebrate 250 years of American history and freedom with a FREE fun-filled, family-friendly event for all ages! Annual Independence Day Celebration Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Pioneer Park - Summerdale | 10a-9p Car Show, Vendors, Food Trucks, Inflatables, Music, Fireworks! Help us Celebrate the 250th Birthday of America! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and spend the day with us! All proceeds benefit the Summerdale Volunteer Fire Department. Independence Day Street Party Presented by The City of Orange Beach Thursday, July 2, 2026 | The Wharf - Main Street | 5:30p-9:30p Let freedom ring—and let the celebration begin! Come wave your red, white, and blue as Orange Beach goes all out for the USA’s 250th birthday at our Independence Day Street Party. There will be family friendly activities in the Entertainment District, including a special appearance from Lady Liberty + Uncle Sam! Then, as the sun dips, get ready for a show-stopping lineup of nighttime magic with the palm trees dancing in patriotic colors and a grand finale fireworks and drone show. All of the fun will be presented by the City of Orange Beach. We can’t wait… to see you here! Patriotic Bike and Pet Parade Friday, July 3, 2026 | Gulf State Park | Parade: 9a Art, Music and Food: 10a-5p Flora-Bama Freedom Run 4 Mile Run/Walk Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Flora-Bama | 8a From ribbons and bows to flags, socks & t-shirts... break out your best red, white and blue attire because we want to make this run screams AMERICA! 2026 Biggest Little 4th of July Parade Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Magnolia Springs, Alabama | 10:30a Join us for the Biggest Little 4th of July Parade in Magnolia Springs! Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026 with a morning full of hometown pride, patriotic fun, and community tradition as we also honor America’s 250th Birthday and the Town of Magnolia Springs’ 20th Anniversary! Parade begins at 10:30 AM, Starts at the end of Oak Street on Woodland Drive and travels down Oak Street to the Magnolia Springs Fire Station on Gates Avenue. Following the parade, everyone is invited to enjoy the annual Hot Dog Luncheon with watermelon and lemonade at the fire station. Star Spangled 250th Spectacular Saturday, July 4, 2026 | OWA | 2p-9p Celebrate the 4th of July the OWA way during the Star Spangled 250th Spectacular! This celebration brings Downtown OWA to life with patriotic activities, interactive experiences, live entertainment, and plenty of spots to stop, watch, and join in. Watch the 250th Independence Day Parade roll through Downtown OWA, then stick around as live music takes over OWA Island and keeps the energy going into the evening. End the night with a fireworks show that brings the celebration to a perfect close. Join us in Downtown OWA and make this 4th of July one to remember! Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Gulf State Park Pier | 9p 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀! The City of Gulf Shores is proud to present its Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, taking place on Saturday, July 4. This year’s event holds special significance as communities across the nation commemorate the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the United States. As America prepares to celebrate this historic milestone, Gulf Shores invites residents and visitors to gather in honor of our nation’s founding and the freedoms that have united generations of Americans. Independence Day Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Henry George Park & Fairhope Pier | Concert 7:30p - Fireworks 9:00p Join us for Fairhope's Independence Day Celebration on July 4 as we commemorate America's 250th anniversary! Enjoy an unforgettable evening on the bluff as the Baldwin Pops performs at 7:30 p.m. with 250 musicians, followed by a spectacular fireworks show over Mobile Bay at 9:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and celebrate this historic milestone with music, patriotism, and one of the best views on the Gulf Coast. July 4th Fireworks Celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Al Trione Sports Complex | 9p Get ready! Our Fourth of July Celebration is almost here! Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show set to patriotic music! Stay tuned for the announcement of the broadcast station where residents can tune in and listen along! Don't miss out on this dazzling display - We hope to see you there!
Pirates & Princesses Breakfast Adventure Show!
The Hangout Gulf ShoresPirates & 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!
Walmart 2nd Annual Car, Bike & Jeep Show
Walmart Supercenter- RobertsdaleCome join us at the end of the month for a little show at the Robertsdale Walmart- Bring a shade, canopy/ umbrella, fan, etc. -and I'll have bottle water for you.This event is hosted by Walmart and organized by Jeanie Payne- and is a benefit for the Children's Miracle Network.There are going to be awards for Best Car, Best Truck, Best Jeep, Best Motorcycle, and Miracle Network Top Choice.More info to come, so check back often.
151st Army Band Concert
Medal of Honor ParkJoin us at Medal of Honor Park for a performance by the 151st Army Band on June 28! This free concert is part of the nationwide celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The 151st Army Band performance will begin at 3 p.m. at the Bicentennial Pavilion.
Independence Day Farm Tour
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We Love Satsuma
Fred K Wright ParkJoin us for our annual We Love Satsuma celebration!Food Trucks! Vendors! Kids' Activities! Fireworks!
Semmes Independence Day Block Party
City of Semmes Honor ParkThis event will be an absolute blast and free for the community! There will be an amazing fireworks show at the end of the event (9pm), live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, fun for the kids and more! . Plan to bring your chairs! Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.This event will be block party styled right in the heart of Semmes. The location will be the green spaces near Honor Park and City Hall. Parts of Wulff Road will be closed.The City will have busses and trolleys running throughout the city in constant rotation.We are so excited to have Lost in Paradise for entertainment! Another band will be posted soon.Lost in Paradise is Music City’s premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute. Founded by Nashville music veteran, Shawn Pody, this talented band of Trop Rockers will have you changing your latitude and your attitude. Get ready to kick off your flip-flops and sing along to all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, like “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Volcano,” “Come Monday,” “Fins,” and many more! So, what do ya say? Let’s go get LOST IN PARADISE!