Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Monte. L Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

Beginners and experienced players welcome! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Saturday Crafternoon (Young Artist Series- Alma Woodsey)

Mobile Public Library- Theodore Oaks Branch

Let’s enjoy making crafts together! Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft. Join us for our Young Artist Series inspired by Alma Woodsey as we create a unique mosaic-style picture. This program is ideal for children ages 6 – 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please email theocir@mplonline.org or call (251) 662-7674. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Memories with Mom

Eastern Shore Lanes

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with a celebration full of strikes, smiles, and special moments!  Mother’s Day Package – Only $13 per person! Includes: One Game of Bowling Shoe Rental $10 Bonus Arcade Card  Extra Sweet Deal: Dine with us at Alley 25 and Mom gets half off her entree (some exclusions apply). We’re bringing the fun, the food, and the feels—just bring Mom and we’ll handle the rest! Whether it’s brunch, bowling, or both, we’ve got everything you need to show her how much she means to you.  All Day | Sunday, May 11th Eastern Shore Lanes & Alley 25 Restaurant Let the good times roll—RSVP today and treat Mom to a day she’ll cherish forever!

Mother’s Day Clay Extravaganza

Moon Struck Pottery Dauphin St, Mobile, AL, United States

We are doing it again this year!!!! Come celebrate Mother’s Day with us!  Due to limited space *Reservations are required* call to book your time!!May 11th10am-4pm $40 per personIn this class each guest will get to make 1 large or 2 small items on the potters wheel, with assistance. Plus pictures will be taken to help you capture the moment! Classes will take approx 1 hour (depending on group size) and your artwork will be fired and returned to you in a couple of weeks. Book your class soon, spaces are limited. Family classes will be booked hourly throughout the day. Your time slot is private for your family.This class is for all ages, no experience required. Fun for the whole family!!! Call or text to book your time slots!! 251-298-7899

Mother’s Day at Pier House on the Causeway

Pier House Spanish Fort Spanish Fort

Celebrate the moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who mean the world to you this Mother’s Day at Pier House! Complimentary mimosa or mocktail for every mom dining from our menuA special surprise to make her day unforgettable Tables are filling fast—book yours now https://bit.ly/PierHouseCauseway

LEGO® Free Build

Spanish Fort Public Library

Every Monday 3:30 - 5 pm, patrons are invited to the Spanish Fort Public Library to exercise their creativity and practice their engineering skills by constructing their very own LEGO® creation. This program is limited to the amount of LEGO®base boards. Each participant must sign in at the front desk to receive their base. Bases will be passed out on a first come, first served basis beginning at 3:30PM. Completed creations are labeled with the creator name and displayed in the library for the rest of the week. All displays are taken apart and bricks are returned to the bins on Saturdays in preparation for the next program. Please do not bring in outside plastic bricks/LEGO®. Bricks/LEGO®used in this program are property of SFPL

Minecraft & Mario

Orange Beach Public Library 26267 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL

Play Minecraft and Mario games on the Xbox and Nintendo Switch with friends. Ages 6-11 @4 p.m.-4:45 p.m.Ages 12-18 @5 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Please call, message us here on facebook, or sign up in person to register!

$7 Open Jump at Pump it Up

Pump it Up Mobile

Open Jump for CHEAP?? YES PLEASE! Join us for our most affordable jump at the end of your week! Only $7 + tax per child and parents are free.

The Mama Village- monthly meet ups

Redbar Espresso & Market LLC

The Mama Village is a FREE motherhood support group for mamas with babies aged 0-2.The group is facilitated by perinatal therapist Morgan Bradwell, LICSW, PMH-C of Village Therapy Collective & perinatal chiropractor Dr. Tiffany Jones, DC of Liberation Chiropractic & Wellness. We meet once a month on Fridays from 12-1pm at Redbar Espresso. Buying a coffee, smoothie, or lunch from Redbar is encouraged as a way of thanking them for freely offering us a space to meet. Pro tip - get to Redbar a few minutes early to place your order before their lunch rush! Babies welcome!! If you have a toddler, we do suggest bringing some small activities for them to play with. But of course, no judgment if you'd rather come solo and have a self-care hour without baby  * Disclaimer - This group is not psychotherapy or chiropractic care, nor is it a replacement for psychotherapy or chiropractic care.

Movies in the Park: Inside Out 2

Mardi Gras Park

You all have made our first two installments of our  Spring Movies in the Park  series so phenomenal; let's keep that same energy for our third and final installment of the season! We will be at Mardi Gras Park in Downtown Mobile on Friday, May 16 for our showing of Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2, and per usual, we have a variety of pre-film entertainment and activities planned for our guests! Enjoy our interactive "Emotion Stations", each featuring activities based off of the six major emotions highlighted in the film:  Joy Sadness Anger Fear Disgust And newcomer emotion, Anxiety  We will also have our "Emotion Art Showcase" featuring art based on the emotions featured in the film and created by youth from local schools and art programs in the city!  (Click here for more details on the art showcase: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BRHag2TuC/ ) Guests are also invited to cosplay their favorite emotion in the film, including other newcomers Embarrassment, Envy, and Ennui (Boredom)! And this is just a taste of what we are planning! More details to come so be sure to check the Discussion tab regularly for new updates!  This film is one that guests of ALL ages will enjoy, so we hope to see you and your family/friends there!

Free

Music and a Movie

Heritage Park (Foley)

Music and a Movie returns to Heritage Park in Downtown Foley for Fridays in May. The popular Foley event kicks off at 6 p.m. with live entertainment, followed by a movie at dusk. Those who come for the music and a movie are asked to bring a chair or a blanket for seating. May 16Mid Life CrisisMoana 2 May 23The Jason Abel ProjectDespicable Me 4 May 30The Shrimp Shack ShootersMufasa: The Lion King

Free

Crepe Myrtle Tail Festival 2025

McNally Park 4380 Park Road, Mobile

2025 Spring Festival on the shores of sunny Mobile Bay, at the heart of the parkway, McNally Park! Join us for kayaking, food, fun, music and community directly following the Crepe Myrtle Trail bicycle ride by Mobile United that now begins and ends at McNally Park. Free to the public. Artists and vendors are needed! Proceeds from this event directly serve this 501(c)(3)'s mission to improve public infrastructure in the community, mitigate localized flooding in neighbors, and reduce coastal erosion through the addition of breakwaters on the Western Shores of Mobile Bay.

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians: Cultural Festival

Mobile Museum of Art

Saturday, May 17 | 11 am - 3 pmFree admission Join us for a meaningful cultural experience in partnership with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Cultural Affairs Programs. This family-friendly event features live performances, cultural artifact sharing, and engaging discussions centered on Jeffrey Gibson’s Round Dancing. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians are descendants of those who resisted relocation during the Trail of Tears, preserving their heritage as a sovereign nation of over 11,000 Tribal members—including artist Jeffrey Gibson. This presentation will explore the deep cultural influences woven into his contemporary work, highlighting its connections to Choctaw traditions. Come celebrate the richness of Choctaw culture and gain insight into the artistic inspiration behind Round Dancing

Tanner Williams Farmers Market

12855 Old Tanner Williams Road

Join us at Tanner Williams Community Park for the monthly Tanner Williams Farmers Market! From 9am-1pm, enjoy browsing our selection of local, farm-fresh foods and handmade household goods! Held on the third Saturday of the month. Come shop locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, handmade household products, and more! Located at beautiful Tanner Williams Community Park. If you would like to participate as a vendor, please contact Paige Poiroux Wilkinson at 251-377-8809 (text or call). Vendors booths are $10 and must have the majority of their booth filled with foods or handmade household necessities

Spring/Summer Market in the Park

Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama

Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park!  This spring/summer, Market in the Park will run every Saturday from April 26 through June 28. Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square.  We're proud to support our community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all. Every Saturday, the market will open at Cathedral Square at 7:30 a.m. and close at noon.

May Day Celebration 2025

May Day Park Daphne

Mark your calendars for one of Daphne's most beloved events! Join us Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at May Day Park for a day filled with family fun and nostalgia! Experience the May Day magic with:• Carnival rides, bungees, and inflatables!• BBQ from our Daphne Police!• Crafts and activities for the kids!• Sweet treats from Ice Cream Social Serving Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream and Tap and Pour!• Face painting!• Learn how to throw a cast net from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and much more! Did you know that Daphne's May Day celebrations date back to 1911! Let's keep this cherished tradition going in 2025!

Free

North Baldwin Chamber Crawfish Cookoff

Halliday Park- Bay Minette

Join us Saturday, May 17th, and enjoy crawfish, corn, potatoes, cold drinks, live music, and more in a team challenge cook-off competition!Bring the kids and enjoy the afternoon as this unique event is fun for the whole family. This time-honored event offers something for everyone. This is a relaxed, fun environment to kick off summer in North Baldwin..... You don't want to miss this!

Movie Night at the Pool

Oakwood Swim & Racquet Club

 MOANA 2 MOVIE NIGHT!  Join us at the pool for a night of fun in the sun (or stars!)  Come dressed in your Hawaiian best for a costume contest at 5:30 PM (winner gets a $5 snack bar credit!).   May 17 | 5–9 PM | Guests Welcome for $5!  Let’s make waves together—see you there!