Family Fest 2024

Free Life Church Creola

We are so excited for Family Fest 2024 happening August 23rd-25th with Pastor Tim Jones and NXTGEN! Friday and Saturday’s pre-service festivities will start at 6:00pm with service following at 6:30pm. Sunday morning pre-service will start at 9:30 am, with service following at 10:00am. Each service, there will be a special theme! Fridays theme is “Luau”, Saturday’s theme is “Superhero”, and Sunday mornings theme is “Team Color”!We will end Family Fest with Family Skate Night from 5:00pm- 7:00pm @Rambo’s Skateland and the theme for this event is “Tacky Tourist”. During pre-service each day, we will have special treats, games and so much fun! Join us for games, black light puppets, worship, team competition, and so much more!

Free

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Daphne Public Library Daphne, Alabama

Grab your pj's and join us to watch some retro cartoons with a cereal bar!

Free

Family Spotlight at the Loyola Art Show

Crown Hall Dauphin St, Mobile, Alabama

Bring the family for kid-centered fun at The Loyola Art Show! We will have face painting by Mary B., balloon art by Dr. Gee, and more! If that's not enough time to browse our available art for purchase, stick around because the show is open until 3 PM! $20 suggested donation at the door. Attendance is also an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win 2 tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in New Orleans (October 25th~Section 639, Row 12). Raffle tickets can only be purchased in person during show hours. $25 per ticket or $100 for 5 entries! An art purchase gains you a complimentary entry to the raffle!

Donations

6th Annual Enditnow Family Day

Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama

FREE FAMILY DAYEVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE door prizesfree health checklive musiccommunity picnic @noonbounce housesafety fingerprintingpetting zoomuch more! 3:00 pm join us for the 6th Annual “LOVE SHOULDN’T HURT” MARCH to END VIOLENCE

Free

The Young Ones

Alabama Contemporary Art Center Conti St, Mobile, Alabama

A Family-Friendly selection of animation short films curated by the Mobile Animation Film Festival, coming Fall 2024. This pre-screener will feature 9+ national and international shorts by emerging animation artists, and will be screened in our 3rd Floor Terrace Room at Alabama Contemporary Art Center. This one is for the kiddos! Light snacks provided for a suggested $5 donation, this event is Free and Open to the Public!

Donation

Summer Nights at the Museum

Daphne History Museum

Join us for 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐌  every Thursday night, 6 - 8 PM for special extended hours & free Admission! The Daphne History Museum is located at 405 Dryer Avenue.For additional information, call the Museum at 251-620-2600.

Free

Labor Day Weekend @ Grand River Motorsports Park

Grand River Motorsports Park Robertsdale, Alabama

Labor Day Weekend at Grand River!!!Let’s go off roading, camping, fishing or swimming at our beautiful park!!!Saturday College Football at the pavilion all day long and we are going to have a Poker Run!!!Registration for poker run will be open at front booth until 3pm on Saturday, 1 hand $15 or 3 for $30, winners split prize pool 50/35/15!!!Sunday we will have a Slip'N'Slide open at our play pit starting 11am-until!Sunday evening let's settle grudges on our Tug Pad! Everyone welcome to participate!!! Starts at 5pm!!!Monday evening 7pm, guided trail ride!!! Meet at the pavilion!!!Good times and Fun memories guaranteed! Gate hours and pricing for Labor Day Weekend:Whole weekend pass is $65, 2 day pass is $51.00.or Single Day Passes are:Thursday 8am-8pm $13 per person (ladies ride free)Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 8am-Midnight $33 per day per personPark will close Tuesday at 10am!!!Must purchase camping to stay past midnight!Camping Power/water $35, SelfContained RV $25, Tent $10

Family Night and Tip Flip Fundraiser with Braided River

Braided River Brewing Co Mobile, Alabama

Hi Fams! We are loving the end of summer and looking forward to the school year! Mark your calendars for our Family Night Fundraiser on August 29th at Braided River Brewery! This is a kid-friendly night with food trucks, juice boxes and waters available, and of course - Nappie-winning local beer! The Braided River family is an ACM alumni fam and every year they donate one night of the tips they earn back into our school.

FNL Concert Celebrating Michael Jackson

Mardi Gras Park

Friday Night Live Concert Celebrating Michael Jackson Join us for a FREE tribute show celebrating the legendary Michael Jackson, featuring the high-energy performance of The King of Pop Live Experience Band! Enjoy DJ Blayze, amazing singing, non-stop dancing, adult beverages, and more. Bring your snacks, blankets, or chairs, and get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and music! Date: Friday, August 30, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Location: Mardi Gras Park By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Please bring your own chairs. No glass bottles or weapons allowed. Are you a Food Vendor, Market Vendor, or Non-Profit Vendor looking for booth opportunities at this event? Find out more information by CLICKING HERE! If you need more information, please get in touch with MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.

Game Day and Game Night

Ina Pullen Smallwood Memorial Library Chickasaw, Alabama

Bring your favorite board games and come to the library for Game Day / Night! Come with friends, family or come on your own and make some new friends over *Dungeons and Dragons, Chess, Scrabble, Clue, Monopoly, Apples to Apples, etc. If you've got a game to play, bring it with you and enjoy yourself!

Free

Friday Night Live Concert Celebrating Michael Jackson

Mardi Gras Park

Join us for a FREE tribute to the King of Pop at Mardi Gras Park as part of our FNL Concert Series!  Experience the electrifying performance by The King of Pop Live Experience Band as they bring Michael Jackson's iconic hits to life. From "Billie Jean" to "Thriller," get ready to dance the night away! Plus, DJ Blayze will keep the party alive with more music to groove to. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. This event is part of our FNL concert series.  Date: Friday, August 30 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Mardi Gras ParkNO tents or glass containers allowed. Don't miss this high-energy celebration honoring the legendary Michael Jackson!

Free

Living History Crew Drill

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Come see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their August drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship. Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the ship’s 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day. The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40. The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.

Ticket Prices Apply

Free Ballet Class Day

Classical Ballet Academy and Theatre Daphne, Alabama

Join us for a special Free Ballet Class Day at Classical Ballet Academy & Theatre! Meet our instructors, experience our classes, and see what makes our studio so special. The first class is always a free trial!

Free

Blow Your Own Mini Pumpkin

610 St Anthony St Mobile, Alabama

Due to popular demand! Come blow your own glass mini pumpkin with us. Fall and Halloween color combinations will be made available. Follow the ticket link to reserve your spot. All pumpkins are annealed, or cooled down, overnight and are made available for pickup as soon as the following day. We ask that all participants show up 10 minutes before their designated slot. Kid friendly as long as supervised by an adult!

Ticket Prices Apply

Jeepin’ the Fort Open

The Fort Park at Spanish Fort Center

This event will take place on the last Saturday of every month. It's for ALL Jeep groups, and Jeep owners even if you are not part of a group, or club. It should be a great event for all Jeep owners to get together and have a good time. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the comradery, music/ entertainment, and food. *Pet and Kid friendly. *Public event hosted by Doug Payne and the Gulf Coast Cruzaders

Sunset Concert on Dauphin Island

The always popular Sunset Concerts are continuing and the Town of Dauphin Island is excited to announce this year’s remaining line up; 9/1 Rebecca Barry & Bust, and 10/13 Roman Street. All concerts will be held at historic Fort Gaines and admission is $5 per person (free admission for children 12 & under). Bring lawn/beach chairs and blankets for seating. 5:30 p.m.

Free First Sunday

History Museum of Mobile

Visit any time from 1 - 5 p.m. and enjoy free admission into the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde!

Free

Nature Journaling for Homeschoolers (*Registration Required)

Mobile Botanical Gardens

Nature Journaling Class for Homeschoolers! “In the practice of nature journaling, you use words, pictures, and numbers to collect and record your observations, questions, connections, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin. These skills can be learned by anyone, and you can develop them with deliberate practice.” -John Muir Law Unlock the wonders of the natural world with our Nature Journaling class, specifically designed for homeschooled children aged 8-13. Over six engaging sessions, young explorers will embark on a creative journey to record and interpret the beauty of nature. Through a variety of outdoor settings at the beautiful Mobile Botanical Gardens, students will develop their observation skills, foster a deeper connection with the environment, and cultivate their artistic expression. With guidance from an experienced teacher, MBG Director of Education Sara Habel, students will learn various journaling techniques, including sketching, writing, and collecting natural materials. Meanwhile, they will also discover how to slow down, observe, and appreciate the intricate details of the natural world. While combining art, science, and nature, this class encourages children to think creatively, develop their critical thinking skills, and build confidence in their abilities. Mobile Botanical Gardens’ diverse landscapes and ecosystems provide the perfect backdrop for this immersive experience. So have your child join us on this exciting adventure, where curiosity meets creativity, and nature becomes the ultimate teacher. Let’s cultivate a new generation of nature lovers, observers, and stewards of the environment. Register your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled nature journalist! FREE for members or with admission; registration required Mrs. Habel will lead this class designed for homeschoolers aged 9-13 on Tuesday mornings between 9-10:30 am. Class is free for MBG members or with admission for not-yet members. But space is limited to 12 students and registration is required. See registration form at the bottom of this page. When you register, Mrs. Habel will soon email you with her suggestions for your child’s journal and drawing tools for this class. First class: September 3, 2024 Second class: September 10, 2024 Third class: September 17, 2024 Fourth class: September 24, 2024 Fifth class: October 8, 2024 Sixth class: October 15, 2024 Join Now- become an MBG member today

Tot Open Play @ Bay City Gymnastics

Bay City Gymnastics Daphne, Alabama

Tot Open Play happens every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-11 AM. It is specifically for children ages 5 and under (accompanied by a trusted adult). Cost is $10 cash ($13 for 2 siblings, $15 for 3) at the door with no commitment required. Tot Open Play is an excellent way for young children to get acclimated to the gymnastics environment before enrolling in a class!

$10.00