First Friday Art Walk

401 Oak Street Fairhope, AL

Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk! Event sponsored by Prestwood Law Firm. Live music inside by Jay Megginson. Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served! Eastern Shore Art Center Opens the New Year with First Friday Art Walk! Join ESAC for a Permanent Collection take-over of ALL galleries! NEW EXHIBIT: Herman BischoffThe Art Center’s largest gallery focuses on the work of late artist Herman Bischoff, a long-time supporter of ESAC's mission. Exhibited paintings show his breadth of work from horses at the polo fields to figure illustration. NEW EXHIBIT: Pinky Bass and FriendsA recent addition to the ESAC Permanent Collection is a selection of Pinky Bass artwork from the 2024 exhibit “THREAD OF (dis)INTEGRATION” originally displayed at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. A major part of that exhibit was a collaboration between Pinky and various Fairhope/Mobile artists, including two large Coptic bound books. Featured artists within the Permanent Collection also including Mannie Pair, Frank Caperton, Jean Lawrence, Michael Banks and much more. NEW EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales GalleryWorks by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale! All exhibits will be on display through February 27, 2026

Hot Chocolate Fun Run

Fleet Feet Mobile

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!

Saturday Storytime

Daphne Public Library Daphne, Alabama

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

Brandon Styles Variety Show

OWA Parks & Resort

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 Celebrates National Hobby Month

Downtown Mobile

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.

Open Farm Day!

Maynard Family Farm

If you missed out on our recent drawing for a free farm tour, we have something for you! Next Saturday, 1/10/25 we have decided to have an open farm day for anyone who would like to come meet baby Christmas, and the rest of our amazing animals! You will be able to book time slots to come out and meet: -Miniature highland Cows, including our newest calf Tootsie -Alpacas -Miniature donkeys -Miniature horses, Elsa and Onna -goats, including our newest baby Christmas -Sheep -Draft horses -Bunnies, including newest babies! -Mini pigs, and our new baby Puma -chickens -ride our sweet pony, Heira! (100lbs and under please) You can go inside most of the enclosures and pet/feed the animals! We will sell a limited number of tickets each hour to avoid crowding. Tickets will cost $15 and children 2 and under are free! As of now the weather looks like it will not rain until late evening Saturday. If it looks like rain we will have options for refunds or rescheduling!

Little Tikes Open Jump at Pump It UP

Pump it Up Mobile

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 (Ages 10+)

401 Oak Street Fairhope, AL

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!)

Second Saturday Earth & Art Market

Central Midtown

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

Second Saturday $5 Make N Take

Coastal Makers Art Studio

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!

Gowns Galore at the Cheap Chic Boutique Fundraiser for Our Sisters’ Closet

97 North Sage Ave at Old Shell RD in Midtown

GOWNS GALORE Saturday, January 10, 10am - 3pm,97 North Sage Ave. at Old Shell Rd in Midtown. Over 300 Gowns at the Cheap Chic Boutique Fundraiser for Our Sisters' Closet.New, Nearly New and Vintage in All Sizes!Community Dressing Room so dress accordingly.

Senior Bowl Jersey Reveal

Dick's House of Sport 1390 Tingle Circle W, Mobile

Date: January 10 | Time: 12 PM–2 PM Join us for the unveiling of the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl Jersey! Activities include: • Free rock-climbing wall challenge for all ages • Free Refreshments by Brew Y’all We look forward to making this New Year unforgettable—full of movement, fun, and community spirit. RSVP Today: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/scheduling/s/1647?seo=storelocator

Kids & Bees Education Expo

1 S. Water Street, Mobile, Alabama

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!

Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree

Mardi Gras Park

Bring your family and friends to watch the spectacular Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree and Brass Band Showcase from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 10.  Experience the fun, music, and magic that marks the beginning of this festive season! Check out the order of events below: 5:45 PM: Magnolia Breeze Youth Ensemble (Mobile, AL)6:20 PM: Mardi Gras Tree Lighting6:30 PM: Second Line Society Brass Band (Mobile, AL)7:10 PM: 9th Avenue Brass Band (Pensacola, FL)7:45 PM: Southern Komfort Brass Band (Jackson, MS) Plus, there will be food trucks and other vendors! You won't want to forget this Carnival celebration in Mobile, the birthplace of Mardi Gras

Purple Reign: Free Outdoor Mardi Gras Concert & 3D Projection Show

Braided River Brewing Co Mobile, Alabama

Our biggest party of the year is BACK! Join us Saturday, Jan. 10, for PURPLE REIGN, a free outdoor concert and 3D projection show, featuring the music of Prince! This is Part 2 of our MOBILE MARDI GRAS KICKOFF CELEBRATION! - FREE outdoor concert beginning at 6 p.m.- Symone French and the Trouille Troupe will be performing songs from Prince, including his iconic “Purple Rain” album!- 3D projection show by Magic I Media- Laser light show by Invazzion Entertainment- Food trucks- 3 Mardi Gras beers- Limited-edition 12th Night T-shirts designed by Nutria Rodeo- All of our Mardi Gras merch, including new items like custom BRBC glass beads, will be available! Laissez les bons temps rouler

Brandon Styles Variety Show

OWA Parks & Resort

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!

Puppets of OZ

Crescent Theater 208 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama

This Sunday!A magical twist on a timeless classic—made right here in Alabama!Join us for a special screening of Puppets of OZ, a one-of-a-kind puppet version of The Wizard of Oz brought to life by local artist @jonmillermusic. From handcrafted puppets to creative storytelling, this production celebrates imagination, community, and hometown talent.Follow the yellow brick road to a family-friendly, feel-good experience that proves there’s no place like the Crescent Theater for movie magic.  only $5 at crescenttheater.com