We’re excited to host the 13th Annual Dawes Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th at 1pm! Surge Church invites businesses, organizations, and groups to participate in our community’s Christmas Parade. Participation is based exclusively on the ability of the businesses, organizations and groups to provide appropriate family entertainment suitable to the occasion.

The MAGIC is returning this holiday season at Eastern Shore Centre! Join us for All is Bright  Bring the entire family out on Saturday, December 13th 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!

The beloved holiday classic returns! Outstanding guest artists share the stage with Mobile Ballet Company and students in The Nutcracker, the cherished Mobile holiday tradition with exciting choreography by Artistic Director Katia Garza. Create magical memories with the whole family as Clara and The Nutcracker dance and her dreams take flight. Perfect for all ages, newcomers and devoted ballet lovers alike.

Join us for the 2nd annual Holiday market & family day with Bay Area Events!  December 20th 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come spend a fun day in the farm with activities for the whole family!  music by Ella Salter food trucks Face painting Pony rides photos with Santa Local vendors

The ultimate kids New Year’s celebration is back in Downtown OWA! On December 27th, bring the littles to Bubbles & Beats, and join the ultimate street party filled with bubbles, music, and activities everyone in the family can enjoy. Dance through the day at the Disco Dome Party or pop into fun at the Bubble Foam Party! With free hands-on crafts and entertainment for children of all ages, Bubbles & Beats is the perfect way to close out the year with your loved ones! Schedule of Events: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Bubble Foam party truck at the Waffles R Wild Alcove Disco Dome Party at the Downtown OWA fountain Free facepainting at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed Balloon artist on the Island Caricature artist at the Downtown OWA Fountian Bubbles Thought Downtown OWA Stilt walkers roaming throughout Downtown OWA 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Interactive Fireworks Craft in Downtown OWA Make your own NYE Crown in Downtown OWA 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Sparks & Sounds in Downtown OWA | Check out all the details: Sparks & Sounds

Mark your calendars, Spark & Sounds returns to Downtown OWA with a day filled with upbeat entertainment, hands-on activities, and New Years Eve fun for all ages! Enjoy roaming performers, themed crafts, and plenty of family-friendly fun as Downtown OWA turns into a lively celebration. As the evening builds, the party shifts to the OWA Island stage with back-to-back live music. The night ends with a fireworks show that lights up the sky, making Spark & Sounds one of the most exciting celebrations to end the year! Schedule of Events: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Bubbles & Beats in Downtown OWA | Check out all the details: Bubbles & Beats 10:00 am – 9:00 pm: Free train adventures throughout Downtown OWA Interactive Fireworks Craft in Downtown OWA Make your own NYE Crown in Downtown OWA 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Live performance by AVINU on the OWA Island stage 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Free facepainting and NYE themed craft at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed 5:30 – 7:00 pm: Live performance by Edgewood Heavy on the OWA Island stage 7:15 – 9:00 pm: Live performance by The Tip Tops on the OWA Island stage 8:00 – 9:00 pm: Grab free light-up items & fireworks glasses before the fireworks show throughout Downtown OWA 8:50 – 9:00 pm: Fireworks show   Tropic Falls Hours for Dec. 27th:  Theme Park: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Water Park: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

For our full list and event details visit New Year’s Eve Events in Mobile & Baldwin County - MOB Moms  

McGregor Avenue is *finally* open and we're having a fun run to celebrate!  Join us on the first Saturday of the New Year for a 1.6 mile walk or 3.6 mile run up our newly renovated street. We'll have a hot chocolate bar when you get back at the store, plus some fun goodies and mystery bags for our raffle.   Routes: 1.6 Mile walk: head up McGregor and turn back at the new roundabout on Dauphin St. 3.6 Mile run: head up McGregor and turn back at Old Shell Rd.  Event Schedule: 8:00 AM - Fun Run Sign-in: check in at the store and drop off belongings. 8:15 AM - Fun Run Start: runners and walkers leave from the store and head up McGregor Ave. 9:30 AM - Raffle prizes: Earn 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent in-store before 9:30 AM!  Bring a friend and let's check out the new road!

Join us on Saturday, January 3rd in the community room for a special Saturday Storytime!

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!

LODA ArtWalk is a free monthly event that showcases our visual, performing, and culinary arts community. This January, we're celebrating National Hobby Month! Join us to explore local vendors, nonprofits, live music, and captivating art from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 9. There will be fun, hands-on hobby activities for all ages, and Kids Zone will feature DIY craft projects.

You and your child(ren) ages 6 & under are invited. Play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables. Little Tikes Jump Features: Bubbles - for interactive play and imagination. Fun Snack - a fun snack and drinks are now included in our Little Tikes Jump. We hope to incorporate some FUN-EXERCISE & Healthy Snacking. $13 + tax per child 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

Mess Makers Society for Ages 10 and upSaturday Open Studio with Community Outreach Director Lindsey Lawrence and Visiting Artists Leave perfection at the door!Students will have the freedom to work on their own projects while also coming together for group activities that spark collective creativity. Connect with fellow teens who share your passion for art. Collaborate on projects, exchange ideas, and inspire each other’s creativity. Dates:Jan 10: Mixed Media Ball Drop with Mykaela ArmstrongJan 17: Upcycled Art with Lindsey LawrenceJan 24: Printmaking with Brian TanJan 31: Digital Art with Mykaela ArmstrongFeb 7: Anything but a Canvas Day with Brian TanFeb 14: "Not Your Mother's Valentine's" Collage weird & wacky Valentine Art with Lindsey Lawrence Time: 10 am to 1 pmPrice: $25 per session$125 – For all 6 sessions ($60 in Savings!)

Introducing the city's newest Farmers Market in the heart of Midtown. The Second Saturday of Every Month 10am-3pm!  Featuring fresh produce, local artisans, delicious food, and all the good vibes to make your Saturday shine. Vendors Wanted

Join us each month for a family friendly and affordable fun craft! Each month the project will change and be an exciting crafting adventure. So, mark your calendars to come to 1260 Dauphin the Second Saturday of each month. No reservations necessary, just come and be ready to create! Also happening is our Second Saturday vendors market. Meet and support local artists, jam and honey makers and so much more!

Save the Date: Kids & Bees Education Expo, ABF Convention, Mobile, AL, Jan 10th, 2026 This no-charge, educational program has been a featured event during the ABF Conference & Tradeshow for over 25 years and is a don’t-miss opportunity for families, scouts, and clubs. Kids and their parents can expect a room full of hands-on exhibits. You will make your way through each station, engaging with beekeepers from around the United States in activities that will harness your senses and imaginations. Registration for the 2026 event is NOW OPEN!