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.

Get ready for liftoff! Kids ages 5-13 will build their own solar-powered Mars rovers and tackle the challenges scientists face when planning a colony on the Red Planet. This FREE, hands-on STREAM event invites young explorers to experiment problem-solve, and imagine what it takes to live on Mars. The event takes place at Mardi Gras Park from 9 AM - 10:30 AM, with the Back to School Bash happening afterwards! Check-in begins at 8:30! You must pre register here: Program: Mardi Gras Park - STREAM - Mission: Mars

Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Workshop A BIG adventure is coming to Lowe's! Mini builders will team up with the PAW Patrol Pups to bring the Dino Island Volcano to life! Get ready to rumble into action and don't forget to see the NEW Paw Patrol: Dino Island movie! Only in theatres.

Back 2 School Bash | FREE Community Event Kick off the new school year with a day of family fun at MPRD's Back 2 School Bash. Join us for school supply giveaways, games, music, inflatables and food! Enjoy food and refreshments, bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, line dancing, and much more. Whether you're picking up school supplies or just looking for a fun day with the family, MPRD has you covered. Event Details:• August 15• 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location:Mardi Gras Park109 Government St.Mobile, AL Bring your family and celebrate the start of a new school year with us. We look forward to seeing you at this free community event!

 Dog Days of Summer at the Exploreum  Celebrate man’s best friend with us on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a tail-wagging day of fun at the Exploreum Science Center! Bring the whole family to enjoy dog-themed activities, live demonstrations, local vendors, and even the chance to meet your newest four-legged family member through a pet adoption with Wags & Whiskers. What’s Happening: Canine Bark Bazaar featuring local pet vendors:• Hop Hounds Brew Pub & Dog Park• Humble Hope Candle Company• Dog Days Barkery• Poppy & Co. Pet Care Collective  Wags & Whiskers Pet Adoption  Live demonstrations throughout the day from:• Firehouse K9 Academy• City of Mobile K9 Unit• B&B Pet Shop, featuring a presentation on the importance of enrichment for dogs  Exciting live science demonstrations throughout the day  New York Life will be offering Child ID and Dog Tag ID services.  Holly Jolly Snowcones will be on-site beginning at 11:00 AM with cool treats available for purchase. And don’t miss Superpower Dogs in the PCI Digital Dome Theater to complete the paw-fect day! Admission to Dog Days of Summer is included with regular Exploreum admission. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your favorite canine companions! Please note: Guest pets are not permitted at this event. Service animals are always welcome.

This fest is for all things geek, kind of like a mini con but Semmes style. Cosplay contests, games, trinkets trading, art displays and contests, panels, geeky vendors, interactive games, and lots of geek fun! Want to get involved?? Here’s the link https://form.jotform.com/251827378190161Follow the event for details and updates!

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!