The L.O.L. Festival (Love Our Locals) is a 3-day event that has been created to support and celebrate our local organizations, food vendors, artists, musicians, and businesses that are located in our coastal area. Our beautiful coastline is a popular vacation destination that is filled with many talented and hard-working locals that are the backbone of our community. Let’s enjoy a weekend full of food, live music, artistry, and family fun. Let's celebrate our community, celebrate our coastal area, support our businesses, and make some new friends while enjoying the weather at the Gulf State Park located in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Our locals will make you feel welcomed and the music will make you want to dance.   The music lineup will consist of country, classic rock, pop, funk, soul, R&B, jazz and more. We aim to provide a diverse music experience, with a VIP section located front/center stage.   The children's area will be located by the playground. The Flip City Dance Team from Foley, AL will be providing games to play for purchase. The collected proceeds will support their upcoming dance competition in NYC. Cappy the Clown will also be making her appearance.  

The L.O.L. Festival (Love Our Locals) is a 3-day event that has been created to support and celebrate our local organizations, food vendors, artists, musicians, and businesses that are located in our coastal area.

SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale on the last weekend in March at The Grounds (1035 Cody Rd N). Friends Members Only Preview Sale:Friday, March 28th: 3 PM - 7 PM General Public Sale:Saturday, March 29th: 9 AM - 6 PMSunday, March 30th: 1 PM - 6 PM Help support the Mobile Public Library

Spring is in the air, and Lawn & Leisure at Downtown OWA is your go-to event for outdoor living and recreation! On March 29th and 30th, explore a variety of local vendors showcasing the best in landscaping, gardening, camping, and more. Whether you’re looking to refresh your backyard, discover the latest in outdoor gear, or get inspired by the season ahead, this expo has something for everyone! Support local businesses, discover new ways to elevate your space, and kick spring off in style at Lawn & Leisure at Downtown OWA! Apply to be a vendor today! Schedule of Events Saturday, March 29th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Vendor Expo throughout Downtown OWA, OWA Island, and the Festival Grounds 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Kids activities throughout Downtown OWA 11:30 am – 12:15 pm, 12:45 – 1:30 pm: Grilling and Gardening demos on the Island Stage 3:30 – 5:00 pm: Live music on the Island Stage Sunday, March 30th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Vendor Expo throughout Downtown OWA, OWA Island, and the Festival Grounds 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Kids activities throughout Downtown OWA 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, 12:30 – 1:30 pm: Demos on the Island Stage 2:00 – 3:30 pm: Live music on the Island Stage

Week-long event featuring amazing fair foods, great vibes, happy times, 30 merch vendors, and music & games on Saturday.

Join us for a variety of great Food Trucks in the park on Fridays! Follow the events for updates on the trucks coming, their menus, and any entertainment we may have. Inflatable fun is sponsored by South Alabama Inflatables.

Get ready for an exciting weekend at Boat Show on the Bay from April 4-6, 2025, at the USS Alabama Battleship in Mobile, AL! This family-friendly event features live music, over 100 vendors, food trucks, and boats of all kinds. Bring the whole family—pets are welcome too, and coolers are allowed (no glass).

The 2025 Spring Fling, held at the Baldwin County Coliseum in Robertsdale, Alabama, will host 100+ vendors from all around the south! Shop with crafters, bakers, boutiques, direct sales, and many unique vendors to help you find the perfect gift for someone special. Be sure to grab some food from our food vendors at the outside portion of our market. We also give complimentary shopping bags to our first 100 customers!Baldwin County Boss Babes love to give back to our community. We are requesting a door donation for entry to benefit the South Baldwin Scouting Association

Bring your ride and join us for an awesome day! This is a family friendly event. All vehicle types are welcome!Door prizesFoodSilent auction50/50 Split the PotGames and more!  

Join us for “Bellingrath’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” on Saturday, April 5! This fun family event will be held in the café with two seating times: 8:30-9:30 AM and 10:00-11:00 AM. Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit, and OJ or coffee for just $10.95 per person (children and adults). The Easter Bunny will be there for photos, making it a memorable experience for everyone! *Please note, admission to the Gardens is separate.

Join us on Saturday, April 5th, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm for our annual Easter at the Exploreum event! This year’s festivities will bring an exciting and brand new take to our annual family-favorite celebration with whacky illusions and STEM activities inspired by Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. Kicking off with the Exploreum Easter Egg Hunt, 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. The hunt for 10,000 prize-filled eggs will be followed by Alice in Wonderland themed STEAM adventures into the whacky and mysterious science of illusions, the brain and senses, chemistry, and much more! Families will explore “Wonderland” as they experience hands-on activities and experiments such as magic cards STEM challenges with the Red Queen, color changing “chemistry clock” experiments with the White Rabbit, and a liquid nitrogen experiment shattering the painted roses. Be sure to stop by the Southern Cream Ice Cream Truck to enjoy a delicious frozen treat. We will also have facepainting with Starshine Faces and a special demonstration of our animal ambassador friends from Animal Tales at noon. You do not want to miss out on any of the wonderful fun! We will have a special showing of the Disney classic Alice in Wonderland (1951) 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 pre-order your tickets below! Showtime links below:10:45 a.m. - https://bit.ly/41tduZJ2:00 p.m. - https://bit.ly/3F1vKlu Admission is $12 for non-members and free for members. * Seating is limited in the theater, so reserve your ticket today. *Members will still need to reserve a spot in the theater if wanting to watch the movie

 Kids' 1st Annual Market at Double DS Burger!  Hey, parents and kiddos! Get ready for a day of fun, creativity, and delicious food at our Kids' Market Extravaganza!  Date: April 5Th Time: 10am Location: Double DS Burger Bring your little entrepreneurs to showcase their talents and sell their handmade crafts, baked goods, and unique creations. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn about business and have a blast! Highlights of the day include: Craft stations for kids to create their masterpieces Delicious Cowboy Burgers and kid-friendly menu options Fun games and activities Prizes for the most creative booths Don't miss out on this exciting event – it's the perfect way to support our young stars and enjoy a fun-filled day with the family!