The annual BBQ & Blues Cook-Off presented by Riverview Turf is one of the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation's biggest fundraisers! It’s an outdoor food and music event held in Downtown Foley! SATURDAY | March 14, 2026 Come on out to Heritage Park for Saturday's Cook Off! Festivalgoers can enjoy a mouthwatering variety of barbecue samples while soaking in the sounds of live blues bands performing throughout the day. Kid-friendly activities ensure fun for the whole family, making it a perfect community outing.  Tickets are $15 – ONLY available at the gate on-site!  Sanctioned through The Kansas City Barbeque Society, this barbecue cook-off attracts both corporate and individual teams competing for bragging rights in several award categories. Festival goers enjoy great food, popular blues music, local vendors' arts & crafts, and children’s activities.

Celebrate St. Pawtty’s Day with your pup at Downtown OWA on March 14th! This festive, family-friendly event is packed with tail-wagging fun and plenty of ways for your four-legged friends to shine. Test your pup’s speed at the Zoomies at the Rainbow Dog Obstacle Course, roll through the Rollin’ in the Green Golf Cart & Pet Parade, and show off your dog’s style and skills in the Emerald Dog Costume & Tricks Competition. Plus, enjoy kids and pet crafts, and live DJ music throughout Downtown OWA. Registration for select activities is available online or in person on event day, so grab something green, bring your best furry friend, and join the paw-ty for a shamrockin’ good time! Check out the full schedule of events below!

The annual BBQ & Blues Cook-Off presented by Riverview Turf is one of the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation's biggest fundraisers! It’s an outdoor food and music event held in Downtown Foley! SATURDAY | March 14, 2026 Come on out to Heritage Park for Saturday's Cook Off! Festivalgoers can enjoy a mouthwatering variety of barbecue samples while soaking in the sounds of live blues bands performing throughout the day. Kid-friendly activities ensure fun for the whole family, making it a perfect community outing.  Tickets are $15 – ONLY available at the gate on-site!  Thank you to our SPONSORS!https://www.foleybbqandblues.net/sponsors  Sanctioned through The Kansas City Barbeque Society, this barbecue cook-off attracts both corporate and individual teams competing for bragging rights in several award categories. Festival goers enjoy great food, popular blues music, local vendors' arts & crafts, and children’s activities._______ Visit our website for details, schedule of events + MORE! https://www.foleybbqandblues.net/_______  Proceeds support the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation. The impact this event has on our community and schools increases every year and we are so thankful for the generosity of all sponsors, volunteers, and festival-goers!  REMINDER:  No Pets Allowed at the event. Please make arrangements to leave your precious pets at home while attending the festival. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Enjoy a 90-minute princess experience in your very own city! Our event is a family-friendly princess meet & greet, giving every child opportunity for photos, hugs, and personal interactions with each fairytale friend in attendance. In addition to meeting the princesses, guests will enjoy 10 engaging group activities, including songs, dances, games, and magical moments that make the day memorable! Session Times10:00 AM12:00 PM2:30 PM4:30PM Each session is capped to ensure a high-quality experience for every guest.Please attend only the session time you selected. FAQsHow Should We Prepare?Bring your camera and your biggest smiles. Fully charge your phone ahead of timeMake sure your child gets a good night’s sleep or napWe recommend eating beforehand, as no food is served at the eventWhat Should We Wear?Little ones are encouraged to wear their favorite princess dress or costume, or anything that makes them feel happy and comfortable. To help keep the magic alive, adults should refrain from wearing any character-specific costumes, allowing our princesses to feel as “real” as possible for the children. Check-In InformationPlease have your ticket or order number ready at check-in. All guests must have a ticket to attend.Children under 12 months attend free with a paid adult/child ticket.Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in.Parking varies by venue, so feel free to call ahead if needed.What to ExpectOur Pretty Princess Parties event begins with a Royal Entrance, introducing our fairytale friends in the most magical way. Next, we start with large group games and warm-up activities to help everyone relax and get to know one another. Once the event is in full swing, guests will enjoy continuous princess interactions, including stories, songs, dances, and magical moments. Your child will meet every princess in attendance. Throughout the event, there will be multiple opportunities for photos and hugs. To ensure no one misses a magical moment, the final few minutes of the event are dedicated to photos in case you missed meeting any characters earlier. This event is thoughtfully organized for a great group experience. With over 10 years of event hosting, we are happy to serve repeat guests year after year that make our event a true tradition! Tips for a Magical ExperienceOccasionally, due to excitement and energy, children may need gentle guidance. We kindly ask parents and guardians to assist if needed. Our princesses are not caretakers or babysitters.Adults must remain with children for the duration of the event.Please allow each child their moment — do not rush interactions or photos.Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the event without refund. Important PoliciesPretty Princess Parties does not offer copyrighted characters. All of our characters are inspired by public domain fairytales and are not affiliated with any theme park, brand, or company. Any resemblance is purely incidental. By attending this event, you grant permission for Pretty Princess Parties to photograph and/or video record the experience for promotional use. Tickets are always non-refundable.If an event is canceled, full refunds will be issued. Questions?Email us anytime: prettyprincesspartiesmn@gmail.com

Come out to the East End Beach on Dauphin Island and fly a kite with us! You will see some amazing and unique kites with our professional kite demos. Enjoy live music by Matt Erdman, delicious food from LA Taqueria and yummy treats from Real Fruit Creamery! Awards will be given to to the highest flying kite, biggest kite, best homemade, most unique, and a special Mayor's choice award!! The Miss Dauphin Island Young Ladies will be on site to help you tye dye your own Kite Fest shirt ($20 min donation).Come help us fill the sky with color!!

Details : Come play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables during Pump It Up Family Jump Time! These Open Jumps are open to all ages. Book for only $11.00 + tax per child -Socks are required- OPEN JUMPS/SPECIAL EVENTS - Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance and are non refundable or transferable. 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

It’s officially happening  Southern Bash Co. is having our GRAND OPENING on March 14 (12-4pm) and we would LOVE to see you there!  FREE inflatables for the kids Puppies on site Graphic tees for sale Music, snacks & good vibes Come let your littles jump, hang out with us, and celebrate this new season with Southern Bash Co.  2180 Schillinger Rd N • Semmes, AL

Come immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of cultures that make Mobile truly special! Experience authentic cultural exhibits, lively traditional music and dance performances, and a vibrant parade of flags—all glowing under a dazzling display of multicolored lights. Celebrate the spirit of “One Mobile” by wearing your traditional attire and bringing your flags to join this unforgettable community celebration. Let’s come together to honor our diversity and share in the joy of our city’s cultural heritage! Organized by Art Activities Specialist Lee Callaghan **** Middle school students are invited to submit original poems inspired by the theme “Multicultural Community” for the Community Glow Night poetry contest. The winning poem will be featured at the 2026 event, with the poet performing on stage on March 14 at the Hillsdale Community Center. Submissions are due by February 27, 2026, and should be emailed to Lee Callaghan at lee.callaghan@cityofmobile.org

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!

Fresh veggies, specialty treats, & crafts- a market with something for everyone!

Come join us Sunday, March 15 from 11 to 5 for our monthly Midtown Market ! Shop Vintage , clothing , home decor , jewelry , records , hats , furniture , hand made items and oddities ! Also Antique Emporium ( our next door neighbors ) will be having a farmers market ! It’s gonna be GREAT !

You asked… we listened. The Pawdi fun must go on! Get ready for the Bark of the Irish Parade here at The Gulf Orange Beach! Join us for an afternoon of tail wags, live music, and waterfront fun, plus amazing food and cocktails.  Sunday, March 15 | 12 PM to 4 PM Dog Parade at 2 PMDog Adoption Available by Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue Come for the festive celebration featuring a Live DJ, our crowd-favorite parade, and a lively atmosphere made for pups and their people. Dress your pups in their best green gear and get ready to pawdi in style!  We’re serving up traditional Irish fare, themed cocktails, and chef specials designed to bring a little luck and a lot of flavor to your Sunday.  Bring your friends, your family, and, of course, your pups. Stay tuned for more details, because there’s more fun to come!  Come out early & let’s get this pawdi started!

This year is going to be the BEST yet! We will have lots of trucks, food, fun and family activities. This year we are introducing a STEM ZONE! Put it on your calendar now!

Car show and festival featuring kids games, German sausage and hot dogs, and entertainment by Emerald Coast Entertainment. All proceeds benefit St. Patrick School.

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 selling foods or handmade household necessities.

Calling all vendors and shoppers! The Grand Bay Community Market is coming up!

Join us on Saturday, March 21st, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm for our annual Easter at the Exploreum event - Sponsored by Publix Supermarket Charities! Kicking off the day with our Exploreum Easter Egg Hunt at 10am, this event will bring the wonders of the holiday and the world of STEAM learning to life through hands-on activities and thrilling science experiments. After all, 10,000 prize-filled eggs have been found (including 5 special golden eggs), you can hop into our Digital Dome Theater for the first showing of ZOOTOPIA. Spend the day, enjoying Easter themed science demos and hands-on STEM activities. We will have face painting by Roxstar and a special demonstration of our animal ambassador friends from Animal Tales at 12:30. We encourage kids, mom, dad, and even the grandparents, come as your favorite character or animal. You do not want to miss out on any of the Hoptopia fun! We will have a special showing of ZOOTOPIA at 10:45 am and 2:00 pm in the PCI Digital Dome Theater. Seating is limited and first come, first served, so be sure to secure your tickets using the link provided in the event page. Admission is $12 for non-members and free for members.*Members please remember that seating is limited in the theater, reserve your seat with the links above. * *tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable* *The Exploreum closes at 2:00 PM for our holiday events, except for those attending the last showing of the film

Kick off the season with a joyful day on the farm at Spring at Seward Farms! Immerse yourself in vibrant Easter fun with exciting egg hunts full of surprises, sweet photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, and plenty of cuddles with our adorable baby animals. Enjoy a day packed with family-friendly activities, tasty treats, and browsing our gift shop for the perfect springtime finds. It’s the perfect way to welcome spring and start making Easter memories that last a lifetime.  Date & TimeSaturdays - March 21, 28 & April 4, 202610:00 AM – 3:00 PMLast ticket sold & admitted at 1:30 PM  Admission$16 – Children ages 3 & up and AdultsAges 2 & under are FREE

Get ready for a splash-tacular event at the RMHC Rubber Ducky Regatta, featuring exciting activities, games, and the main event… the thrilling rubber duck race across Lake OWA! On March 21st, watch as thousands of ducks paddle to the finish line, with the first three winning grand prizes for their adopters. The fun doesn’t stop at the water! Head to the Festival Grounds for the Happy Meals on Wheels Jeep Contest (check out all the details below on how to participate), jump into the action during House vs. House, a live game show experience inspired by Family Feud, and enjoy free cooking demonstrations led by a chef showcasing simple meals commonly prepared and served for families staying at Ronald McDonald House. Beyond the fun, this event supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile, which provides vital support for families with seriously ill or injured children. Adopt a duck, enjoy the festivities, and make a difference!