Crepe Myrtle Tail Festival 2025

McNally Park 4380 Park Road, Mobile

2025 Spring Festival on the shores of sunny Mobile Bay, at the heart of the parkway, McNally Park! Join us for kayaking, food, fun, music and community directly following the Crepe Myrtle Trail bicycle ride by Mobile United that now begins and ends at McNally Park. Free to the public. Artists and vendors are needed! Proceeds from this event directly serve this 501(c)(3)'s mission to improve public infrastructure in the community, mitigate localized flooding in neighbors, and reduce coastal erosion through the addition of breakwaters on the Western Shores of Mobile Bay.

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians: Cultural Festival

Mobile Museum of Art

Saturday, May 17 | 11 am - 3 pmFree admission Join us for a meaningful cultural experience in partnership with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Cultural Affairs Programs. This family-friendly event features live performances, cultural artifact sharing, and engaging discussions centered on Jeffrey Gibson’s Round Dancing. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians are descendants of those who resisted relocation during the Trail of Tears, preserving their heritage as a sovereign nation of over 11,000 Tribal members—including artist Jeffrey Gibson. This presentation will explore the deep cultural influences woven into his contemporary work, highlighting its connections to Choctaw traditions. Come celebrate the richness of Choctaw culture and gain insight into the artistic inspiration behind Round Dancing

Tanner Williams Farmers Market

12855 Old Tanner Williams Road

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 filled with foods or handmade household necessities

Spring/Summer Market in the Park

Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama

Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park!  This spring/summer, Market in the Park will run every Saturday from April 26 through June 28. Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square.  We're proud to support our community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all. Every Saturday, the market will open at Cathedral Square at 7:30 a.m. and close at noon.

May Day Celebration 2025

May Day Park Daphne

Mark your calendars for one of Daphne's most beloved events! Join us Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at May Day Park for a day filled with family fun and nostalgia! Experience the May Day magic with:• Carnival rides, bungees, and inflatables!• BBQ from our Daphne Police!• Crafts and activities for the kids!• Sweet treats from Ice Cream Social Serving Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream and Tap and Pour!• Face painting!• Learn how to throw a cast net from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and much more! Did you know that Daphne's May Day celebrations date back to 1911! Let's keep this cherished tradition going in 2025!

Free

North Baldwin Chamber Crawfish Cookoff

Halliday Park- Bay Minette

Join us Saturday, May 17th, and enjoy crawfish, corn, potatoes, cold drinks, live music, and more in a team challenge cook-off competition!Bring the kids and enjoy the afternoon as this unique event is fun for the whole family. This time-honored event offers something for everyone. This is a relaxed, fun environment to kick off summer in North Baldwin..... You don't want to miss this!

Movie Night at the Pool

Oakwood Swim & Racquet Club

 MOANA 2 MOVIE NIGHT!  Join us at the pool for a night of fun in the sun (or stars!)  Come dressed in your Hawaiian best for a costume contest at 5:30 PM (winner gets a $5 snack bar credit!).   May 17 | 5–9 PM | Guests Welcome for $5!  Let’s make waves together—see you there! 

$7 Open Jump at Pump it Up

Pump it Up Mobile

Open Jump for CHEAP?? YES PLEASE! Join us for our most affordable jump at the end of your week! Only $7 + tax per child and parents are free.

Sunday Sunset Concert Series

Bayfront Park

Join us for our SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES at Daphne's Bayfront Park! Sunday, May 18, 2025 • 6:00 - 7:30 PM"Everybody's Here" Bring your chairs, picnic snacks and your loved ones to soak in the magic of music and community under the setting sun. Don't miss out on this FREE event - see you there!

Free

Free Build Activity Room Fairhope Public Library

Fairhope Public Library

All ages. Our Activity Room will be open and stocked with Lincoln logs, blocks, LEGOs, and more. This is unstructured free play and exploration. Parents are required to directly supervise their children and help clean up. Stop by and see what you can build!

Baby Story Time

Foley Public Library

Baby story time is such a sweet time for families! Join us Monday mornings at 10am for songs, books, and activities designed for our youngest patrons. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Ages 15 and under require an accompanying adult.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Lego Free Build- Spanish Fort Library

Spanish Fort Public Library

Every Monday 3:30 - 5 pm, patrons are invited to the Spanish Fort Public Library to exercise their creativity and practice their engineering skills by constructing their very own LEGO® creation. This program is limited to the amount of LEGO®base boards. Each participant must sign in at the front desk to receive their base. Bases will be passed out on a first come, first served basis beginning at 3:30PM. Completed creations are labeled with the creator name and displayed in the library for the rest of the week. All displays are taken apart and bricks are returned to the bins on Saturdays in preparation for the next program. Please do not bring in outside plastic bricks/LEGO®. Bricks/LEGO®used in this program are property of SFPL

Family Game Time at Fairhope Public Library

Fairhope Public Library

All Ages:   Bring your family and friends and enjoy our new program! We’ll get out board games, puzzles, chess, checkers, and more for you to enjoy with the people you love!

Read & Play Storytime

Ben May Main Library

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.   For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Toddler Story Time & Play

Foley Public Library

Toddler Story Time is a fun way to get your child learning, moving, and socializing with other toddlers! During Toddler Story Time we sing songs, read books, and play. Join us Tuesday mornings at 10am.

Tuesday Time Out Storytime

Grand Bay Library

Entertaining storytime designed for preschool-aged children! Need some time out of the house? Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun stories, song and crafts. This program will ignite creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate the imagination!

Story Time & Play

Foley Public Library

Event Details Story Time is a fun way to get your child learning, moving, and socializing with other kids! During Story Time we sing songs, read books, and play. Join us Tuesday afternoons at 2pm. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Ages 15 and under require an accompanying adult.  Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mrs. Tori Tales

Saraland Public Library

Listen, groove & craft with Mrs. Tori and her tales! Come and Join Mrs. Tori for stories, crafts, and fun in the Saraland meeting room. This program is ideal for children ages 0 to 12. 

Make-A-Craft Day

Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

Show your creative side! Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Semmes Regional Library

Join us at Semmes Regional Library!  Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.