LODA ArtWalk Celebrates Martial Arts!
Downtown MobileJoin us for an exciting evening with activities and entertainment for all ages on Friday, November 8 from 6-9 p.m.! Explore local vendors showcasing unique arts, crafts and other goods. Plus, there will be fantastic martial arts demonstrations in Cathedral Sqaure! At the Kids' Zone located on N Claiborne Street between St. Francis Street and Dauphin Street, children can enjoy martial arts crafts, photo opportunities, and other exciting activities. Don’t miss this action-packed celebration of creativity and community! 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 contact us at 251-208-1550. This is a rain-or-shine event. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.
Small Business Saturday with Author Elizabeth Hobbs (Elizabeth Essex)
The Haunted Book Shop 9 S Joachim Street, Mobile, AL, United StatesWe're celebrating Small Business Saturday with the fabulous Elizabeth Hobbs (Elizabeth Essex). You may know her as a romance author, but do you know she writes mysteries, too? Her debut mystery novel Misery Hates Company is on Goodreads "Most Anticipated Mysteries of Fall 2024" list, and we are here for it! This witty historical mystery combines gothic vibes with comedic hijinks for a wild ride and great read. Elizabeth will be signing books and chatting with fans at The Haunted Book Shop on November 30, 2024, 2-4PM. To enter the signing line, we ask that you purchase a copy of Misery Hates Company from The Haunted Book Shop. In fact, why not buy two? Author-signed books make great holiday gifts! Speaking of gifts, we are also rolling out our Holiday Haul Book Bags on November 30th. These book and merch bundles come gift-wrapped and are genre specific. Have a romance reader on your shopping list? We've got you covered. Know a thriller reader who's been good? Thrill them with a Holiday Haul Book Bag. How about that hard-to-shop for history buff? Give them story after story with a local history themed bag. Our book bags are special just for the holiday season, so grab yours before they sell out. We hope to see you on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2024, where shopping small makes a big difference! Don't miss your chance to meet the dynamic Elizabeth Hobbs and tick off your list with gifts from The Haunted Book Shop. ABOUT MYSERY HATES COMPANY A young woman is invited to a mysterious relative’s estate and winds up entangled in a murder investigation in this witty historical mystery that pits the gothic eeriness of Crimson Peak against the comic absurdities of Cold Comfort Farm. Miss Marigold Manners may be steeped in the etiquette of her old-money, Boston family, but she is also an accomplished, modern woman and an avid student of archaeology who can handle any situation with poise. When the death of her parents leaves her too destitute to pursue her academic career and she receives a letter from a distant relative on Great Misery Island, Marigold decides she must do what any person of superior sense and greater-than-average curiosity would: she mounts her trusty bicycle and heads up the craggy, fog-shrouded coast of New England for a date with fate. Marigold arrives at Hatchet Farm, a moldering, gothic pile of a house inhabited by relatives so mired in the sins of the past, they have no future. She sets out to modernize the recluses with a brisk, ruthless efficiency, but her well-intentioned plans to manage their lives leads to malice—and murder. Marigold spies a body floating in the stormy waters surrounding the island and her suspicions immediately turn to her hostile, weapon-wielding relatives when one of the local girls turns up missing. And she might not be the only one. When another dead body is found in the garden of the estate, Marigold finds herself accused. She must enlist the help of an eccentric, colorful cast of friends and found family to save herself—and everything she holds dear. As secrets are uncovered and lies exposed, the question of “who done it” turns into “who didn’t do it?”, and Marigold must face a truth that shatters her steely poise and shakes her very sense of self. ABOUT ELIZABETH HOBBS (ESSEX) Elizabeth Hobbs is a New Englander born and bred, who spent her childhood roaming the woods, making up stories about characters who live far more exciting lives than she. It wasn’t always so—long before she ever set pen to paper, Elizabeth graduated from Hollins College with a BA in classics and art history, and then earned her MA in nautical archaeology from Texas A&M University. While she loved the life of an underwater archaeologist, she has found her true calling writing historical mysteries full of wit, wickedness, and adventure. Elizabeth writes wherever she is and loves to travel from her home in Texas, where she lives with her husband, the Indispensable Mr. Hobbs, and her darling dogs, Ghillie and Brogue, in an empty nest of an old house filled to the brim with bicycles and books.
Market in the Park- Fall 2024
Cathedral Square, Mobile, AlabamaMarket in the Park: Fall 2024! Saturdays, October 12 - November 16 Cathedral Square: 7:30am - Noon Shop local for fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked goods, jams/jellies, original art, décor and more in Cathedral Square on Saturdays, October 12th - November 16th, from 7:30 am-noon.The market features local artisans, farmers and so much more. Shop local and eat fresh! Plus, fresh entertainment every Saturday while you shop! Market Live Entertainment Calendar: coming soon!
Mobile Museum of Art’s Groovy 60th Birthday Party
Mobile Museum of ArtCelebrate Mobile Museum of Art’s 60th Anniversary at our Groovy Birthday Party! This family-friendly day will be fun for all ages and include a petting zoo, live music, food trucks, art classes, a time capsule burial, and free admission to the Museum all day long. Visitors can pre-register for classes happening throughout the day. Build and decorate your own clay plate with Lana Hall, or draw from the beauty of the outdoors with Derek Norman through botanical drawings. Finally, be sure to explore the galleries and experience masterworks by renowned artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Andrew Wyeth, Jeffrey Gibson, Josef Albers, Gene Davis, Frank Stella, Yves Tanguy, Kay Sage, and more! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS10 am – 5 pmFree admission (entire MMofA)10 am – 1 pmSlip Training Ceramics (Must Register)11 am – 3 pmScavenger Hunt (museum-wide hunt)11 am – 2:45 pmBilingual Tours ((Un)Settled exhibition)11 am – 2:45 pmFood Trucks (TBD)11 am- 3 pmFace Painting (main lobby)11 am – 3 pm360 Photobooth11:30 am & 12:30 pmBook Mobile / Storytime11 am – 1 pmPetting Zoo (front of museum)11 am- 1 pmTime Capsule collection2:30 pmTime Capsule burial (location TBD)11 am – 3 pmBotanical Drawings (3 sessions location TBD)11 am – 3 pmDJ Shannon on the 1s & 2s11 am – 3 pmDance Without Limits Foundation (Dance party in the lobby)
Family Carnival Day
Renascent ChurchJoin us for a FAMILY CARNIVAL DAY! We will have inflatables (donated by Pro Inflatables), face painting (donated by Rockstar Paintz), soft play area for littles (donated by Dream Creations), Mickey Mouse (donated by Far-Out Entertainment), PS Taco food truck, hay ride, homemade carnival games, cotton candy, popcorn & MORE
2024 Holiday Market
Baldwin County ColiseumThe 2024 Holiday Market, held at the Baldwin County Coliseum in Robertsdale, Alabama, will host 100+ vendors from all over the south! Shop with crafters, bakers, boutiques, direct sales, and many unique vendors to help you find the perfect holiday gift for someone special! Be sure to grab some food from our food vendors at the outside portion of our market! We also give complimentary shopping bags to our first 100 customers!Baldwin County Boss Babes love to give back to our community! We are requesting a $2 donation for entry to benefit the Foster/Adoptive Association of Baldwin County Al.
Order of Isis 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff
Oyster City MobileThe ladies of the Order of Isis have partnered up with Oyster City Brewery and are coming together to support The Mobile SPCA by hosting: “2nd annual Chili Cook off and Mardi Gras Party” Sign your teams up now ($50-a portion of all proceeds to benefit the Mobile SPCA) for a chance to show Mobile how we do chili with that hometown Mardi Gras flair. Join us Saturday November 9, 2024, at Oyster City Brewery 600 Government St., Mobile Alabama, for a day of fun, food, vendors, and friends. We’ll be masked up in our Mardi Gras finest as we throw down those secret chili recipes. There is limited room for participation- we encourage you to sign up soon to ensure your teams spot. Vendors are encouraged to participate. $35 gets you a 10 x 10 spot and 1 wristband to taste the chili. Each 4 person team may setup 1 10x10 area from which to cook. Teams may begin setup at 10am. “Sample the row” tickets may be purchased for $10. This will you allow you to sample each teams chili and submit your vote. A portion of the proceeds benefiting The Mobile SPCA. We will have pups there for adoption as well so a great place to find a new best friend.Get your teams together and let’s get this party started!! Text 334-868-3670 for registration information -email us at thelifeofaluckygirl@gmail.com- or contact any Isis member for details
Goat Yoga at Cloud Mountain Coffee
Cloud Mountain CoffeeCome out for a fun morning of yoga with these baby goats. This is a beginner's class for all ages and experience levels. You goat this. Cost is $30 (+tax/fees) and includes approximately 1 hour of goat yoga and 1 beverage. Please arrive 15 minutes prior and bring an old towel or mat for the class. Time & Location Nov 09, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Daphne, 1305 Main St, Daphne, AL 36526, USA
Christmas Market Day at Brodie’s Cream & Bean
Brodie's Cream & Bean Silverhill, AlabamaCome join us for our Christmas Market Day, November 9 from 9am-3pm! Art, Crafts, Clothing, Food and small town family fun!
Open Farm Day and Silverhill Christmas Crawl
Blueberry Lane Silverhill, AlabamaCome visit with us on this extra fun day! We will be open from 9:00-3:00 for you to meet the alpacas and shop in our little farm store. We will have some of favorite artists here, too. AND, we are part of the wonderful Silverhill Christmas Crawl.Silverhill is the place to be on November 9th from 9:00-3:00.
Barnwell Community Day 2024
13319 County Rd 3 Fairhope, AlabamaThe Barnwell Community Organization Is Celebrating Rural Heritage In the spirit of harvest season, the farming community of Barnwell is hosting the 4th Annual Barnwell Community Day at the Historic School House turned Community Center, located at 13319 County Road 3. Please join us for a day of celebrating heritage while catching up with neighbors and friends on November 9th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This admission free event is being hosted by the Barnwell Community Organization to raise awareness of the efforts to restore the historic 1918 schoolhouse, known as The Barnwell Community Center. Event highlights include: arts & crafts vendors, bake sale, bounce house, tractor displays, face painting, restoration updates and so much more!
Fall Wine Fest (Adult only)
Amici Trattoria, Wine Bar & Market2pm - 5pm. Enjoy wine tasting, paired bites and live music with us on the patio! Ticket includes 30+ wine tastings, bites by Chef Luigi & the Amici Staff AND $10 wine purchase credit at the event + bulk purchase discounts
Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens
Mobile Botanical GardensNovember 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Tales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns! This fall, Tales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens through the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust. Join us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting. Upcoming Tales and Trails in the Gardens Fall 2024 dates: November 14, 2021 November 21, 2024 December 5, 2024 December 12, 2024 December 19, 2024 Tales and Trails in the Gardens is FREE for MBG members (Membership Benefits) (Join MBG Now) or with regular admission. But registration is required; register for Tales and Trails here.
All is Bright
Eastern Shore CentreThe MAGIC is returning this holiday season at Eastern Shore Centre! Join us for All is Bright! Bring the entire family out on Saturday, December 14th from 6-8 PM to enjoy the Spanish Fort City parade and to help us welcome Santa to The Centre! Following the parade, join us on the green space near California Dreaming for a tree lighting ceremony, live music, pop-up vendors, photo booth, kids activities, and maybe even a little snow!
Lighting of the Tree
Mardi Gras ParkExperience the magic of the season! Join us on November 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park for the City of Mobile's Lighting of the Tree celebration. Get ready for a night of local vendors, delicious food trucks, holiday crafts, games, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself! It’s the perfect event for the whole family to kick off the holiday season in style. Don’t miss the chance to create lasting holiday memories at this magical evening of festive fun. Date: Friday, November 15 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Mardi Gras Park (109 Government St.) 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 contact us at 251-208-1550. This is a rain-or-shine event. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.
Fall Festival at American Autism and Rehabilitation
American Autism and Rehabilitation Center Daphne, AlabamaJoin Us for a Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival! The American Autism & Rehabilitation Center invites you to a special community event on Friday, November 15th, from 4-6pm! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun activities designed for all children, including those with special needs and their siblings. Best of all, it’s FREE and open to everyone! Activities Include: LIVE Music Delicious Food Trucks Game Truck Snow Cones Fire Truck Live Animals Fun Games Pumpkin Painting Bouncy House Hayride Photo Opportunities & SO MUCH MORE!This event will be sensory-friendly to ensure an enjoyable experience for all. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of family fun and celebration!
Market in the Park- Fall 2024
Cathedral Square, Mobile, AlabamaMarket in the Park: Fall 2024! Saturdays, October 12 - November 16 Cathedral Square: 7:30am - Noon Shop local for fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked goods, jams/jellies, original art, décor and more in Cathedral Square on Saturdays, October 12th - November 16th, from 7:30 am-noon.The market features local artisans, farmers and so much more. Shop local and eat fresh! Plus, fresh entertainment every Saturday while you shop! Market Live Entertainment Calendar: coming soon!
Living History Festival
Colonial Fort CondeExperience the 18th century at Colonial Fort Condé as history is brought to life through the demonstration of everyday activities of Mobile’s past. How did they do their laundry? Did they really use a feather to write with? What money did they use? Did they bathe? Find out these answers and many more when you visit on November 16th! In addition to stations teaching about daily life, there will also be musket and sword fighting demonstrations every hour as well as our local chapter of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers. For questions or more information, please contact Kyle Williams at 251-544-5480 or email k.williams@historymuseumofmobile.com Admission to this event at Colonial Fort Condé is FREE. (Note: Admission to the History Museum of Mobile is separate if you wish to visit those exhibits.) In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors.
Ascension Autumn Market
Ascension Christian School Daphne, AlabamaCome and join us for a vendor fundraiser at Ascension Christian Preschool! Enjoy a variety of local vendors while supporting our preschoolers. Your participation helps us enhance our programs and provide more opportunities for the children. We look forward to seeing you there!
14th Annual Christmas Extravaganza
Daphne Civic CenterWelcome to our 14th Christmas Extravaganza Annual event that will be back at the Daphne Civic Center againin 2024!! Get all of your Christmas Gift needs offering you everything from Jewelry to gifts, accessories, fashion and so much more. A variety of unique seasonal and gift items including those unusual pieces for the "person who has everything". $5 entry with kids 12 and under free/VIP Tickets $20.00 (includes shopping bag)