Events for September 19, 2026

Celebrate the beauty of fall during The Great Bellingrath Harvest, a seasonal showcase filled with festive displays, family fun, and unforgettable garden experiences happening September 19 – November 8, 2026! Fall Plant Market (September 18–20) Shop a vibrant selection of plants and garden merchandise in front of the Café and Gift Shop. Horticulture experts will be on hand to help you find the perfect additions for your landscape. NatureNauts STEM Day (September 19) Enjoy a morning of hands-on STEM fun and outdoor discovery with interactive exhibits and activities. Scarecrows in the Gardens (September 26- November 1) Wander the pathways and explore whimsical scarecrow displays created by local schools, businesses, and organizations. Vote for your favorite! Pumpkin Displays (September 19- late October) Snap the perfect fall photo among our charming pumpkin displays throughout the Gardens. Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee (October 24) Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, costume contests, crafts, games, and photo ops in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. 62nd Annual Cascading Mums (late October through November) Marvel at the nation’s largest outdoor display of cascading chrysanthemums. Thousands of vivid mums in shades of yellow, red, bronze, and lavender spill from bridges, balconies, urns, and more. Plan Your Visit Join us for The Great Bellingrath Harvest and celebrate the splendor of fall with us. Whether you’re here for a day or planning multiple visits, there’s always something to discover and enjoy. Mark your calendars and start planning your visit today! Date: September 19- November 8, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Looking for a fun, safe, and exciting way to burn off energy? Bring your little one to Little Tikes Jump, a special open jump designed just for younger children! They'll enjoy exclusive access to our giant inflatable arenas where they can bounce, slide, climb, and explore at their own pace in a kid-friendly environment. ✨ What's Included: Unlimited fun on our huge interactive inflatables A magical Bubble Experience for extra laughter and imagination A snack and drink included with every admission Active play that helps build confidence, coordination, and social skills A comfortable place for parents to relax while the kids play Perfect for playdates, making new friends, or simply getting out of the house for some active fun! 🎈 Designed exclusively for children ages 6 and under 💲 Only $13 + tax per child Spots fill quickly, so reserve your tickets today and let your little one jump, laugh, and make unforgettable memories! ✨🎉 OPEN JUMPS/SPECIAL EVENTS - Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance. Spaces in open jumps are only held for the amount of children pre-paid for. All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time

Join us from 9 AM until 1 PM for NatureNauts STEM Day, a fun-filled day of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration for the whole family! Explore interactive STEM exhibits, educational activities, and exciting wildlife experiences from organizations across the Gulf Coast. Participating vendors and organizations are listed below. Historic Blakeley State Park’s Delta Explorer River Cruises – For additional ticketing, tours of the Fowl River will be offered at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, & 12:30 pm; children 4 and under must bring their own life preservers. Plan to arrive at our River Pavilion at least 10 minutes before its departure. The Reptile Bus with Outdoors with Jay – Reptile trailer with a variety of snakes, lizards, turtles, and an opportunity for participants to touch a snake; a snake safety/reptile presentation at 10:45 am AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center – Reptile and amphibian ambassadors, a variety of mammal pelts and skull replicas, including a presentation discussing keystone and indicator species and how they influence and reflect their environment, offered at 9:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:15, and 12:15 pm. Bellingrath Gardens & Home NatureNauts™ – Hands-on activity relating to nature and the Gardens Evonik – Chemistry-focused hands-on activity Sea Scouts – Static Display, Video, Ocean Habitat Mini Reef, Offshore Safety Gear Rebuilding Together of South Alabama – Demonstration on a rain barrel. It will be a walk through on how to install on and the environmental benefits. Also, participants will be encouraged to get involved and volunteer installing rain barrels throughout the community. Mobile Bay National Estuary Program – We will provide water quality monitoring activities and education to complement the sign and WQM station on the dock. Mobile Public Library – Bookmobile on location; organizing some STEM activities Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Marine Mammal Research Program – We will have interactive organ games where children & families can put the internal organs of dolphins and manatees in the correct spots. We will also provide take-home materials such as infographics and educational coloring sheets. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center – A child-appropriate activity focused on STEM, most likely relating to nature/the gardens to fit your space Hargrove Engineers –Their team will put together a Homopolar Motor, and participants will have the opportunity to put a kit together. Alabama Audubon – How to use binoculars. Build a bird. USCG Auxiliary – Table with info and examples of how to keep our waterways clean & how to stay safe in the water Honey of the Hill Apiary – Live observation honeybee hive. Honey tasting. Native pollinators education. National Weather Service Mobile – Interactive weather experiments & weather information Alabama Coastal Foundation –  Share the Beach turtle conservation activity Alabama Marine Resources – Activity books, swag, and handouts Mobile Urban Growers – Seed starting; display of garden curriculum; free seeds University of South Alabama/Dauphin Island Sea Lab – A hands-on introduction to submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV)—the “grasses” and other plants that grow completely underwater in our coastal waters.  Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) – Participate in the Wildlife Crossing Engineering Challenge to create a wildlife crossing or bridge that could help animals safely move across a waterway or wetland habitat. Discovery Crew – To Be Announced Bishop State Community College – Computer simulations, preserved bio specimens, chemicals, flyers Mobile Local Section of the American Chemical Society – Chemical demos Food Trucks – Shaved Ice Paradise, Shux Y’all, Not Your Average Joe, Frank and Lola’s And much more! From surprise activities to hands-on nature fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Cruise tickets are available while supplies last. Mark your calendar for a day of science, nature, and family fun. Plan Your Visit Don’t miss this opportunity to also stop by the Fall Plant Market and shop a vibrant selection of plants and garden-themed merchandise. Date: September 19th Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Bellingrath Gardens & Home Purchase Tickets

Event Details Join us for a special Story Time with Kiara, our friendly therapy dog! Come sing songs, enjoy a story, and create a fun craft alongside Kiara in a warm and welcoming environment. This program is perfect for children who love animals and stories. 📅 Saturday 🕙 10:00 AM 📖 Story Time: Children's Story Grove 🎨 Craft: Maker Meadow We can’t wait to see you there for this paws-itively fun story time! 🐾📚

Join us to empower our youngest business minds to run their own small business on September 19! Youth ages 5-17 are invited to showcase their creativity at the Young Entrepreneur Showcase by selling handmade products, offering professional services, or sharing their business ideas at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. Plus, participants ages 14-17 can compete in a pitch competition for a chance to win prizes! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you may also enjoy live music, face painting, shopping and fun activities for all ages. Click here to register for the Young Entrepreneur Showcase. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Young Entrepreneur Showcase In order to have a booth at the showcase, participants ages 5-17 must be able to Set up and manage their booth. Answer customer questions. Take/fulfill orders and accept payment. Participants are allowed to sell handmade items, baked goods, art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, services, or other youth-led business ideas pending approval through the registration process. They are also welcome to advertise their business and set up promotional displays. Participants are NOT allowed to sell fresh foods that need to be kept cold/hot or made on site, pets, items sold for their parents, or promote fundraisers. Participants must be actively involved in making or sourcing their products. Registration for a booth is free, but participants must have a City of Mobile Business License in order to participate. The fee to obtain a Business License is $25. Click here to apply for a City of Mobile Business License. Note: the application should be in your child's name. If your child does not have an ID, they can use their birth certificate. If you are a returning vendor, the cost of a license is $50. To obtain the Business License, participants must also attend the informational session on August 15 ahead of the event. CLICK HERE to view participant guidelines and read the FAQ. Required Informational Session Participants are required to attend an Informational Session from 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 15 at the Innovation Portal (358 St. Louis St, Mobile, AL). This session will: Walk participants through the event process and expectations. Provide guidance on obtaining the $25 (new participants) and $50 (returning participants) City of Mobile Business License. Assist with registration for the Showcase. Coach those participating in the Pitch Compeition. Answer questions for both parents and participants. Representatives from the City of Mobile Revenue Department will be present to help with licensing questions, and the Innovation Portal team will be present to provide insight into the Pitch Competition process and expectations. Pitch Competition Youth ages 14-17 may also participate in the Pitch Competition! Compete by presenting your ideas to local business leaders for a chance to win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Other Highlights Enjoy music and participate in fun activities for all ages! Stay up-to-date on this event and others by opting in for Text Notifications! For Events Notifications, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896. For further inquiries, please email events@cityofmobile.org or call 251-208-1550.

The Mobile Botanical Gardens is excited to present a new Garden event: Dog Days! This one-day event celebrates dogs and their humans with dog-related vendors, pet adoptions, informative talks, activities and more. Dog Days is included with general admission and free for MBG Garden members. Check back for more info coming soon!

Join us for “Art of the Paw” on September 19, 2026! Eastern Shore Art Center invites the community to engage in creativity and education as we celebrate our furry friends! Guests will enjoy interactive booths, a pop-up art exhibit, art projects, and more. Open to ALL AGES. Free admission! Event Details: Adoption event with Baldwin Humane Society Educational Vendors with Hollywood Feed and Thompson Animal Hospital Make-and-Take art projects Live Pet Portraits – Bring a photograph of your pet! Pop-up Art Exhibit with mini cat or dog themed artworks Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Event Details SWITCH OPEN PLAY IS HERE! Ready to game? Grab your friends and head upstairs to the Teen Game Room at Foley Community Library for Nintendo Switch Open Play! Wednesdays: 4:00–6:30 PM Thursdays: 2:30–6:30 PM Saturdays: 1:30–4:30 PM AGES 12–18 ONLY! IMPORTANT: Before participating in Switch Open Play, a Parent/Guardian Permission Form MUST be completed in person at Foley Community Library. Once the form is on file, you’re ready to play! Bring your friends, pick a game, and let the competition begin! Foley Community Library – Upstairs Teen Game Room

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!