Spring Fling 2024
Dotch Community CenterHop on over to our free annual Spring Fling event! The first Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m. Ages 0-4 (11 AM) Ages 5-9 (11:15 AM) Adaptive Egg Hunt (11:30 AM) Ages 10-13 (11:45 AM) At this year's Spring Fling, you will also find: Easter Bunny Photo Opportunities Face Painting Petting Zoo Games and Activities Inflatable Bounce Houses Music Lots of Fun And MORE! To become a Candy Sponsor, Register HERE. For more information, please contact us by calling 251-208-1550 or emailing MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org
Alligator Adventures
Meaher State ParkJoin us at Meaher State Park as we learn about the amazing lives of alligators! We will be discussing their habitat, diet, size, adaptations, and more! There will also be an opportunity to get an up-close look at our educational alligator! Meet at pavilion 3 Free for children under 12 and overnight guests $3 park entry fee for those over 12
Terrific Turtles
Meaher State ParkCheck out some of our turtley-awesome friends! During Terrific Turtles, we will discover native turtles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta while discussing their shells, habitats, diets, and more! We will get a close-up and personal look at Alabama's state reptile, the Red-Bellied turtle, which is a high conservation concern. Meet at pavilion 3 Free for children under 12 and overnight guests. $3 park entry fee for those over 12
Spring Movies in the Park- Mobile
James Seals ParkJoin the City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Department for a Movies in the Park this spring! This is a free event in which you can hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us. Movies in the Park includes screenings of eight different movies in four different parks and community centers. All indoor events will begin at 6 p.m., and all outdoor events will begin at sunset. Spring Movie Series Schedule March 28, 2024 | Figures Community Center (658 Donald St.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Rated PG Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.Indoors, All Ages April 4, 2024 | James Seals Community Center & ParkBarbie, Rated PG-13 Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 11, 2024 | Matthews Park (3700 Michael Boulevard)Talladega Nights, Rated PG-13 Comedy about the rise and fall and rise again of a NASCAR driver and his good-ol'-boy sidekick.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 18, 2024 | Dotch Community Center/Michael Dow AmphitheaterTrolls Band Together, Rated PG This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger.Outdoors, All Ages April 25, 2024 | Crawford Murphy ParkAsteroid City, Rated PG-13 In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages.A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Outdoors, Teens & Adults May 2, 2024 | Newhouse Community CenterPuss ‘N Boots The Last Wish, Rated PGOutdoors, All Ages May 9, 2024 | Hillsdale Community Center Turning Red, Rated PG Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’sdutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. Indoors, All Ages May 16, 2024 | DeTonti Square ParkElvis, Rated PG-13 A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with hisenigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between thetwo spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.Outdoors, Teens & Adults By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Events will be held rain or shine. Follow us on social media @mobileparksandrec and @cityofmobileevents for rain locations. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks!
Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series
May Day Park DaphneJoin us for the return of everyone's favorite lunchtime concert series, Brown Bag by the Bay, happening every Thursday, April 4 - May 30, 2024, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Daphne's May Day Park. Complete line-up coming soon!
Mudbugs & Margaritas Festival
Heritage ParkMudbugs & Margaritas Festival *Presented by Andrews Auto & Tire* RETURNS Saturday, April 6th at Heritage Park 10am-6pm 200 N McKenzie Street, Foley, AL A festival NOT to be missed! -Delicious FOOD TRUCKS with a variety of tasty crawfish dishes & regular menu items. Boiled Crawfish! -Multiple Margarita & Beer Bartenders for shorter wait times! -Craft beer from Fairhope Brewing -Wine -The BEST Live Music: 10:30 AM 90's Country Revival 1:00 PM Eagle Sunrise - Premiere Eagles Tribute 4:00 PM Doctor Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster -Unique Art & Craft vendors - Large Variety of Snacks -FUN Contests throughout the day for $CASH$ -Prize Drawings Courtesy of Andrews Auto & Tire (FREE to Register) -Huge kid zone - $5 All Day Play! Petting Zoo - Pony Rides FREE 1 Hour Jump Pass from The Factory with every kid zone entry -$5 Entry -12 and under, FREE Entry Bring A Chair & Stay All Day! -No outside food or drinks -All Adult Drinks $5 Each
Spring on the Farm
Seward Farms Maze𝓢𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓕𝓪𝓻𝓶 at Seward Farms features many activities including pony rides, hay rides, cow train rides, mini golf and SO much more! Our cafe will be open to satisfy all of your savory, sweet and hydrating needs.
Living History Day
Blakeley State ParkJoin us for artillery demonstrations, guided tours of Alabama's largest Civil War battlefield, and a special cruise exploring the sites where the major actions of the Mobile Campaign took place! Food provided by the Spanish Fort Masonic Lodge (11 AM-2 PM) Schedule of Events Civil War Weapons Demonstrations On the hour 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 10:00-11:30 AM “Civil War on the Eastern Shore” Cruise A guided voyage of discovery exploring via river the sites on land and water where the major actions of the Civil War’s Mobile Campaign took place. $27 adults/$17 kids ages 6-12 1:00 PM Guided Tour of Blakeley’s Battlefield
Baldwin County Mom’s Night Out!
The Farm 24025 Miflin Road Elberta, AL 36530Join us for April’s MNO event! Enjoy a home made pasta dinner & painting class- accompanied by good wine and GREAT friends! To find out more and for additional MNO events, join our Facebook Group- Mom's Night Out-Baldwin County!
Spring Movies in the Park- Mobile
Matthews ParkJoin the City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Department for a Movies in the Park this spring! This is a free event in which you can hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us. Movies in the Park includes screenings of eight different movies in four different parks and community centers. All indoor events will begin at 6 p.m., and all outdoor events will begin at sunset. Spring Movie Series Schedule March 28, 2024 | Figures Community Center (658 Donald St.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Rated PG Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.Indoors, All Ages April 4, 2024 | James Seals Community Center & ParkBarbie, Rated PG-13 Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 11, 2024 | Matthews Park (3700 Michael Boulevard)Talladega Nights, Rated PG-13 Comedy about the rise and fall and rise again of a NASCAR driver and his good-ol'-boy sidekick.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 18, 2024 | Dotch Community Center/Michael Dow AmphitheaterTrolls Band Together, Rated PG This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger.Outdoors, All Ages April 25, 2024 | Crawford Murphy ParkAsteroid City, Rated PG-13 In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages.A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Outdoors, Teens & Adults May 2, 2024 | Newhouse Community CenterPuss ‘N Boots The Last Wish, Rated PGOutdoors, All Ages May 9, 2024 | Hillsdale Community Center Turning Red, Rated PG Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’sdutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. Indoors, All Ages May 16, 2024 | DeTonti Square ParkElvis, Rated PG-13 A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with hisenigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between thetwo spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.Outdoors, Teens & Adults By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Events will be held rain or shine. Follow us on social media @mobileparksandrec and @cityofmobileevents for rain locations. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks!
Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series
May Day Park DaphneSunset Cruise from Five Rivers Delta Resource Center
5 Rivers Delta Resource CenterFun for the whole family Duration 1 hours About . Come along on a brief relaxing voyage departing from the Bartram Landing at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center as we experience nature's splendor and be back in time to grab a seafood dinner on the Causeway! Age & Fitness Very young children are allowed, but parents need to bring life vests for children under four years of age; the Coast Guard cannot guarantee the boat's life rings will fit toddlers. Sorry, no pets allowed. Meeting Location This cruise departs from the Bartram Landing at the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30841 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527 When To Arrive Arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes prior to boarding to allow for travel time and to check-in and board. Parking Plenty of parking at dock area. Food & Drinks Guests may bring bottled water and snacks if desired Bring binoculars if desired for the best views of area wildlife
Community Art Market- Spring 2024
USA Wesley FoundationCommunity Art Market We are so excited to be hosting the inaugural Community Art Market at USA Wesley Foundation, a United Methodist Church college ministry! Located directly across from the Mitchell Center at the University of South Alabama, South Wesley welcomes students of all backgrounds to join in Outreach, Fellowship, Worship, Discipleship, and Missions. We aim to create a safe environment for students to connect, serve, and grow! The Spring Community Art Market will be held on Saturday, April 13th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This will be a time of fun and fellowship, celebrating local artists and makers from all corners of the place we call home! Join us for a family-friendly event, complete with arts and crafts, local music, kids' areas, face painting, and much more! Have questions? Contact kb smith at kb@usawesley.org. We look forward to seeing you in the spring!
Mystery Pop-Up Event: Sensory Experience
West Regional LibraryThe City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department celebrates World Autism Month! This is the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy storytime, the quiet zone, playtime with bubbles, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it! Date: Saturday. April 13th Time: 10:00 AM-Noon Location: West Regional Library (5555 Grelot Rd. Mobile, AL 36609) For more information, contact MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.
14th Annual Mobile Chocolate Festival
The GroundsThe Mobile Chocolate Festival, a celebration of all things chocolate, will be held at The Grounds on Saturday April 13, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., with all proceeds to benefit Penelope House. Carlisle Medical is the Moon Pie Sponsor and The Hargrove Foundation, New Horizons Credit Union and Tyndall Federal Credit Union are the Truffle Sponsors. BonBon Sponsors include: Advantage IT Management, Airbus, Gardberg & Kemmerly, Joe Bullard Automotive, Tara & Shawn Kleinpeter, Theodore Pitsios, Author-Walking in the Light, and Rich's Car Wash. The 14th Annual Mobile Chocolate is a wonderful, one day family fun event! There will be vendors offering samples of their chocolate-related products as well as selling their products. Vendors vary from having chocolate-themed wares to succulent confections to jewelry to bath and body products. Also featured: Children’s Area, Mobile Fixture’s “Decorate Your Apron” Booth, Chocolate Challenge featuring professionals, amateurs, and youth divisions, Project Yum Way where students and aspiring designers participate in a fashion display of chocolate inspired fashions made from chocolate candy wrappers, Cupcake Booth, Chocolate Martini tasting, Fishing Booth, Magic Memories Photo Booth, Cruise-In, music by Franklin Pratt, and the Balloon Drop! Admission is free for children 3 & under; General admission $10.00/ $5.00 for children 4-12; tickets available at Bloomin’ Lollipops, Domke Market, EllenJay, Flour Girls, Penelope’s Closet, and Three Georges; can purchase online or day of the event.
Survival Principles Instruction Program for Kids
Blakeley State ParkSurvival Principles Instruction Program for Kids Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Price: Complimentary with regular park admission of $5 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12; under 6 is free. Program takes place at Old House Site Blakeley is a partner with several local search and rescue teams. These non-profit volunteer organizations provide vital trained personnel and resources to law enforcement, fire rescue, US Coast Guard, and other agencies in our region during emergency situations. During this special series of programs, children will be introduced to a few of the most basic survival principles that could mean life or death in the unfortunate event they became lost or separated from adults in the outdoors. They will also get a chance to meet some of the specially-trained dogs which assist professional rescue teams in locating lost or injured individuals in wilderness settings. Complimentary with regular park admission or registration for our Junior Naturalist Program at 11:00 AM. Events take place at the Old House Site.
Delta Discovery Tour from Five Rivers Delta Resource Center
5 Rivers Delta Resource CenterDate: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 1:00-2:30 PM Price: $21/adults and $14/kids ages 6-12 This 90-minute excursion into the wild and scenic Mobile-Tensaw Delta--known as the "American Amazon,"--introduces visitors and residents alike to a truly astounding natural habitat. This cruise departs from the Bartram dock at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center.
Birding Cruise from Five Rivers Delta Resource Center
5 Rivers Delta Resource CenterDate: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 10:00-11:30 AM Price: $25 for adults/$18 for kids ages 6-12 Come along with birding enthusiasts from throughout the Gulf Coast region as we explore one of the richest bird habitats in the nation! Educators at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, will help guide us in identification of the numerous species found in the lower Mobile-Tensaw Delta
Junior Naturalist Program
Blakeley State ParkDate: April 13, 2024 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM Price: Complimentary with regular admission Kids ages 12 and under are invited to participate in a fun hands-on learning program sponsored by the Alabama Master Naturalists. Learn about our native trees, build pine cone barometers, create leaf art, learn about keeping a nature journal and more. All supplies are provided. Complimentary with regular park admission and/or registration to our Junior Naturalist Program. Pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event takes place at the Old House Site prior to Survival Principles Instruction Program (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) The Alabama Master Naturalists are trained volunteers who promote awareness and understanding of Alabama's natural world through science-based information and research.
Splash Pad Season Opening/Picnic Event
City of Semmes Municipal ParkJoin the City of Semmes for a picnic in the park and water fun. We will have wet inflatables and will open the splash pad for the season. Our firemen will be grilling hotdogs. They will be served at noon while supplies lasts. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and towels.