Kids PlayDay

McGill Fields

This FREE event has something for the whole family! We'll have interactive activity experiences, art stations, face-painting, Touch-A-Truck, a Nerf Wars arena, lawn games, a curated retail shopping area, food trucks, and more. This event is open to the public and all are welcome, so come out and have a great time with us! 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Hickory Ridge Community Yard Sale

Hickory Ridge Subdivision

Several houses throughout participating! Little bit of everything! Hickory Ridge located off Hillcrest by Medal of Honor park. 7am - 2pm

Bama Coast Cruisin’

The Wharf- Main Street

About Join us for one of the Gulf Coast’s most unique car shows! O’Reilly Auto Parts and Young’s Suncoast Vacation Rentals present the 2024 Bama Coast Cruisin’. This event features cars of ALL types — classic, hot rods, custom models and more. The family friendly weekend will be full of eye-catching cars, fun events and entertainment, a swap meet, food and Southern hospitality. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Heritage Day Festival

15927 Silverhill Ave

Arts and craft vendors, entertainment, children's area, heritage and more!   Starts at 8:00 a.m.

17th Annual Wilmer Hall Pancake Breakfast & Drive Thru

Wilmer Hall

SAVE THE DATE!!!! Join us on the front lawn of Wilmer Hall (3811 Old Shell Rd.) on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 7 - 10 AM for pancakes, music and MORE! All benefits go to Wilmer Hall.We hope to see you there!

GCA Presents- Spring in to Summer Cruise In

Mobile Dragway

 Spring Into Summer Cruise In at Mobile Dragway!  Gear up for an unforgettable evening of automotive excitement at the Gulf Coast Autowerks Cruise In! Join us as we kick off the summer season in style at Mobile Dragway.  Date: April 27, 2024 Time: Gates Open at 3pm, Track Goes Hot at 5pm Location: Mobile Dragway, 7800 Park Blvd, Irvington, AL 36544  Event Highlights: Vendor Village: Explore a fantastic selection of automotive vendors offering everything from performance upgrades to custom accessories! Food Truck Fest: Indulge in delicious eats from local food trucks serving up mouthwatering treats to satisfy your cravings. Unlimited Racing: Feel the adrenaline rush as you hit the track for all the racing you can handle! Your admission fee is only $10, and children 12 and under get in free. Plus, your $10 entry fee includes a free tech card, so rev up and let loose! Whether you're a seasoned racer or simply love all things automotive, this event is guaranteed to thrill. Bring your friends, family, and fellow car enthusiasts for a night of unforgettable fun. Let's make memories and celebrate the start of summer together at Mobile Dragway's "Spring Into Summer" Cruise In! 

14th Annual Delta Woods and Water Expo

5 Rivers Delta Resource Center

Join us for the 14th Annual Delta Woods & Waters Expo on Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM - 3 PM at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center located on The Causeway. FREE ADMISSION! The City of Spanish Fort, AL is excited to welcome over40 presenters, interactive activities, food trucks and live demonstrations to the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. $11 Boat Tours can be booked online: www.deltawoodsandwatersexpo.com Delta Woods & Waters Expo celebrates the amazing natural resources right here in our “backyard” and educates today’s youth on the value of the environment and wonders of the beautiful Mobile-Tensaw Delta.

Free

2024 Friends Book Sale

Abba Shrine

SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale on the last weekend in April at the Abba Shrine Center (7701 Hitt Rd). Friends Members Only Preview Sale:Friday, April 26th: 3 PM - 7 PM General Public Sale:Saturday, April 27: 9 AM - 6 PMSunday, April 28: 1 PM - 6 PM

Semmes Azalea Festival

4275 Snow Road Semmes, Alabama

Join us for our annual event! It will include craft vendors, entertainment, a car show, food vendors, plant sales, fun for the kids, and more!

Connect Camps Preview Sunday

2664 Sollie Road Mobile, Alabama

Kids in kindergarten-5th grade are invited to a mini-camp day experience with face painting, popcorn & sno cones, camp worship, recreation games, and time to learn a camp skill! Families are invited to stay and hang out with us after worship for lunch & more family fun

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

OWA Parks & Resort

The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival at OWA Parks & Resort benefits the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. Named the 2021 Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department, this all-ages hot air balloon festival is free-to-enter with a variety of activities and entertainment to keep your imagination soaring. The festival features daily live music and entertainment, arts and crafts displays, and balloon glows. This year’s event will feature 50 balloons with pilots from across the country! Catch the Balloon Glow (weather and wind permitting) daily beginning around dusk.

Mother’s Day Make n Take

Daphne Public Library Daphne, Alabama

Stop by the Community Room between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm to make a special Mother's Day craft! 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Food Truck Friday in Semmes

City of Semmes Honor Park

Come have lunch and dinner in the park from a great variety of food trucks every Friday in April and May. Afternoons of these events include a variety of live music, karaoke, movie nights, and fun for the kids. Follow for the schedule of trucks and fun for the week. Interested in participating with your food truck or entertainment? Please email Liz Lovelady at events@cityofsemmesal.gov or call 251-300-0259 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Make a Hat Workshop for Kids

History Museum of Mobile

This fun workshop begins with a visit to the Global Language of Headwear exhibition where we will learn about hats from all over the world. Afterwards, kids will make their own hats to take home. Attendees can take inspiration from the hats in the exhibition, or create a hat, headband, or crown from their own imagination using materials supplied by the museum. This workshop is suitable for ages 6-12. The cost is $10 per person, and parents are welcome to attend. Call Curator of Education, Jennifer Theeck, at 251-301-0270 for more information or to make a reservation.

May Day Celebration

May Day Park Daphne

Mark your calendars for the return of Daphne's beloved May Day Celebration! Join us on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 11AM to 2PM at May Day Park for a day filled with family fun and nostalgia. Experience the magic with: • Carnival rides • BBQ • Live music • Crafts for the kids • Face painting • Sweet treats from local vendors • Learn to dance the May Pole • And so much more! Plus, don't miss the surprise unveiling of a commissioned art piece by local artist Bruce Larsen! Did you know? Daphne's May Day celebrations date back to 1911! Let's bring back this cherished tradition together in 2024! Additional parking available at the Nicholson Center & Bayside Academy. For more information, contact us at 251-620-1000. Let's make memories together! See you there!

Market in the Park- Spring 2024

Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama

Market in the Park: Spring 2024Saturdays, May 4 - July 6Cathedral Square: 7:30am - Noon Shop local for fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked goods, jams/jellies, original art, decor and more in Cathedral Square on Saturdays, May 4th - July 6th, from 7:30am-noon.The City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department presents the Market in the Park in Cathedral Square. The market features local artisans, farmers and so much more. Shop local and eat fresh!Plus, fresh entertainment every Saturday while you shop!Entertainment Calendar:May 4: Amanda DonaldMay 11: Jesse PerryMay 18: Amanda DonaldMay 25: Dillon AtwoodJune 1: Quintin BerryJune 8: Durand CurtisJune 15: Jesse SawyerJune 22: Dillon AtwoodJune 29: Jesse SawyerJuly 6: Durand Curtis Stay up-to-date on this event and others by opting in for Text Notifications! For Events Notifications, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896May 4: Amanda Donald

Semmes Heritage Day

Semmes Heritage Park

We can't wait for Heritage Day in Semmes. The event will include Heritage Park's open house, historical demonstrations, cake walks, plant sales, may pole dances, entertainment, seed planting for Arbor Day, and plenty of old fashioned fun.If you're interested in being a demonstrator, or vendor click the link here https://form.jotform.com/240564526342050 or email events@cityofsemmesal.gov (Please note, old fashioned typed vendors and farmer typed vendors will be approved first for this event).

May The Fourth Be With You

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

May The Fourth is BACK!!! Join us as we celebrate the return of one of our favorite "holidays" here at the Exploreum. We will have special, space-themed activities scheduled through out the day for all ages. Costumes (family friendly) are encouraged as always. We will be showing our regular PCI Digital Dome movies throughout the day, then having a special showing of the Star Wars classic, A New Hope, that afternoon. Space is limited for that one time showing so guests will need to reserve their space upon arrival. First come, first served. No advanced ticket sales. General Admission for non-members. FREE for Exploreum members. (A New Hope additional fee for members.) Details coming soon so check back here for times, activities, movie info, and more.

Free First Sunday at History Museum of Mobile

History Museum of Mobile

Visit any time from 1 - 5 p.m. and enjoy free admission into the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde. On view: The Global Language of Headwear.

Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series

May Day Park Daphne

Join us for the return of everyon'es favorite lunchtime concert series, Brown Bag by the Bay, happening every Thursday, April 4 - May 30, 2024, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Daphne's May Day Park,