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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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 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.

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.

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,

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.

It’s time for the 44th annual Gulf Coast Regional Mustang & Mega Car Show presented by the Gulf Coast Regional Mustang Club! This dazzling car show will be held in Downtown OWA on Saturday, May 11th. Free for anyone to attend. Do you want to participate? Pre-register your hot rod today for only $35 or come the day of the show and register for $40. This donation is for Contemporary Cars, Classic Cars, Trucks, Mustangs and Motorcycles. Join us for a day-long adventure as we journey through different types of vehicles — from classic mustangs to (you guessed it!) MEGA cars.

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

We know that Moms make the world go round, and we believe every day should be Mother's Day. That's why we celebrate moms every day at Jumpin' Jellybeans! But let us take a moment and give you your roses! Come kick off your shoes, put your feet up, enjoy hot tea or coffee, and get your roses! We are giving the first 24 moms roses on May 11th and doing a special mommy-and-me craft all day!

Join us for our special MAY MARKET! Local businesses, artists, crafters, locally grown produce, "Mommy & Me" photos with Chelsea Middleton Photography, cookie decorating classes, face painting, children's keepsake handprints and so much more!

Y'all are in for such a treat with this event! Bring your kiddos to come play in our fully fenced, secure area. They can feed the donkeys, see the turkey, pet the mini cows and sheep, hold a chicken, play in our sensory corn pit, swing in our tree swings, ride our mild, kid-friendly zip line, play in the bubbles, and play our outdoor games. In addition, Belle Balloon House is bringing extra entertainment at NO COST to you in the form of a fabulous bubble house and bounce house! Moms, the Magnolia Flower Truck will be here, so you can have your kids build a gorgeous bouquet for you (or spouse?) to buy and take home for Mother's Day - swoon! In addition, The Threaded Oyster permanent jewelry company will be here with a selection of stunning bracelets for purchase, and they'll size them and customize the perfect fit for you right here on site! We're thrilled to announce that Chasing the Son Photography will be on-site to capture your perfect family Mother's Day photos, as a gift to mom. She will also take candid photos if time allows. ***These photos will be released on her (or our) Facebook page once she has time to edit and upload them in the days following the event. Last but not least, Cups for a Cure will be here with a fabulous springtime lemonade menu to satisfy everyone in the family! As always, parking is first-come, first-served. We ask that you exercise EXTREME CAUTION approaching and leaving our property. There will be many children and parents and we want everyone to remain safe. Please drive slowly and keep your eye out for children! CLOSED-TOED SHOES REQUIRED FOR ANIMAL INTERACTIONS! TICKETS CAN SELL OUT!

It’s back! Finally! The stars and planets will be aligned for view for May 11th from dusk til 9:00pm. Come join the Mobile Astronomical Society in the courtyard to view the exceptional wonders of outer space through provided telescopes. If you want to bring your own telescope, they’ll even help set you up to view astronomical splendors. The Weber Family Players will also be there to provide beautiful music all on violins - everything from hymns to classical to contemporary music. Tips are highly encouraged! Free fun for the whole family! Follow @easternshorecentre on FB & IG to stay updated on ESC events.

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.  

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