Come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at OWA Parks & Resort! We're honoring our nation’s heroes and kicking off summer with three days of star-spangled fun, family-friendly activities, and exciting entertainment. Starting Friday, May 23, guests can enjoy a bubble truck party, patriotic kids activities including a historical scavenger hunt, lawn games, and more. Coca-Cola will also be on site for a special Share a Coke activation—get a personalized Coke while supplies last! Uncle Sam will also be roaming Downtown for memorable photo ops! On Saturday, enjoy patriotic kids crafts, the Star Spangled Acrobatic Show by Luminary Entertainment, and live music on the Island Stage featuring Howling Grace and Edgewood Heavy. The evening ends with a patriotic fireworks show at 8:50 Ppm! Wrap up the weekend on Sunday with a Boat Making Contest, more games and inflatables, and a special Dive-In Movie Night* at Tropic Falls’ Big Water Bay featuring Stuart Little—float in the wave pool while you watch! Whether you’re from around the corner or just in town for the weekend, OWA is the place to be for Memorial Day fun, family memories, and summer vibes. * A General Admission ticket is required to watch the movie in Tropic Falls. Purchase your Tropic Falls General Admission Tickets here: https://visitowa.com/tickets Schedule of Events Friday, May 23· 2-5 pm – Bubble Truck in Downtown OWA· 2-until – Share a Coke! Grab your personalized Coke can at the Splashpad while supplies last.· 2-8 pm – Free Kids activities throughout Downtown OWA· 2-8 pm – Uncle Sam Meet & Greet photo ops in Downtown OWA Saturday, May 24· 2-3:30 pm – Luminary Entertainment Star Spangled Show at the Native Treasures Alcove.· 2-4:30 pm – Free Kids Crafts in Downtown OWA.· 3-4:30 pm – Live Music from The BIG Reveal on OWA Island· 5-6:30 pm – Live Music from Howling Grace Band on OWA Island· 7-8:50 pm – Live Music from Edgewood Heavy on OWA Island· 8:50-9 pm – Fireworks viewable throughout the property Sunday, May 25· 2-5 pm – Free Kids Activities at the Downtown OWA· 2-6 pm – Lawn Games on the Island· 2-6 pm – 40ft Patriot Challenge Obstacle Course at the Native Treasures Alcove· 5pm-until – Dive-in Movie night* at Big Water Bay. Guests can enjoy Stuart Little (1999 | PG).

It’s time to {PAW}TY Join us on Saturday, May 24 from 11 AM – 2 PM on The Green near California Dreaming for the {first} Puppy Palooza at Eastern Shore Centre! This event will feature live music, pet adoptions, a fido marketplace, doggy activities, K9 splash zone, pop-up + retailer pop-ups, puppy palooza SWAG, giveaways, + MORE! There is something for the whole family, two legged and four legged alike!  Puppy Palooza benefits our friends at the Baldwin Humane Society!  Interested in being a vendor? Contact Sidney Carol at scbarnhardt@crawfordsq.com!

Cane Brew & Frank n Lola's invite you to join us and over 30 food trucks and craft vendors at the Second Annual Grand Bay Food Truck Festival & Family Fun Day! Featuring food and fun for all ages!Join us 6p Saturday Night for a spectacular performance by the one and only RED AND THE REVELERS We are thrilled to announce the STARS  of the 2nd Annual Grand Bay Food Truck Festival & Family Fun Day Southern Bay Cruisers and Classics Car Show Saturday 5/24/25 Wags N Whiskers Pet Adoption Saturday & Sunday Food Trucks Holly Jolly SnowconesBurger BoxShucky D’s ConcessionLa TaqueriaLa FruteriaMrRooster MxLil Donut FactoryJojo’s WingsTwist SushiFrank N Lola’sCoastal SnowEiland’s CreameryM & M ConcessionsTater BinDaughtry’s ConcessionFrankie Faye’s Good Eatin’Meatbawl's FoodTruckBoogie ChicksB & T Island RootsShux Y’all Fire Roasted CornSmokin' GringosGuys GrillSemmes House of PizzaDixie DelightMamie & Pop’s Snowcones and MoreLovi’s SeafoodFood Truck FrenzyThe Shrimp Box Market Vendors Coastal CoolersLove by JMC-4 Cattle Co.Sam’s Club4 Hearts Freeze Dried SnacksK & B DelightsGranny Pryor’s Pound CakeSweet Tooth ConfectionsMK FreshiesHoney Of The HillBeads By Sam251treatsSweet Peony PrintsLife’s LemonsClary Sage ApothecaryGrand Bay Auto SupplySouth 45 DesignsShop The Season BoutiqueSo Jam DeliciousGalleria Jewelry & LoanAmerican Legion Post 250 - Wreaths Across AmericaPirates PicklesCoastal Coolers Gourmet SodaT-MobileAlchemist’s Hot SauceMisC CreationsThe Cup Cake LadyCane Brew See less

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. Learn more and register to become a vendor at www.cityofmobile.org/events!

Registration is open for our next STREAM Saturday event, happening Saturday, May 24! This time we are partnering with MPRD Fitness and the Gulf Coast Fitness Palooza to present  Kinesiology: The Science of Movement ! Have you ever wondered how muscles work or why some people run faster than others? Young "STREAMers" are invited to Mardi Gras Park where they will explore how muscles and bones work together by dissecting frog specimens and uncovering the secrets of motion.  They will also be able to roll up their sleeves and build their very own model arm to see biomechanics in action!  Come out to learn the science behind every step, jump and stretch!  Limited spots are available so be sure to sign up for this  event today! https://mprd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail... *Please note that pre-registration IS required. There will be no on-site registration for this event.*  The rain location will be James Seals Community Center, located at 540 Texas Street.

The Caribbean Culture on the Gulf Coast will be celebrated. With the backing of the backing of Mobile Parks and Recreation, Level Up Entertainment, and the Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival Association, the streets of Downtown Mobile will be the scene of beautiful caribbean costumes, music, and good clean family fun. A parade through downtown will end at Mardi Gras Park, where Mobile County Parks and Recreation Department has approved the FIRST EVER Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival Festival. Its a festival celebrating the culture near and dear to our hearts. So come one come all May 25th, 2025 1pm. There will be vendors, food, music, performances and good family fun!!!

Come join us for an evening of music honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Pull up a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the fabulous music performed by our all volunteer band. As always, ALL concerts are FREE!

Calling all teens! What better way to kickoff the summer than a pool party? Join Breakthrough Teens for an unforgettable night at their Glow in the Dark Pool Party, taking place Saturday, May 24 at the Hillsdale Community Center!  The fun begins at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy great food from food trucks, groove to the beat with awesome music, and get ready for games that will light up the night!  Don’t miss out on the ultimate summer kickoff!  Tell your friends and turn your post notifications on, and get ready to make memories that will shine all summer long!

 Hooves & Heroes Farm Day!  Join us this Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed for our freedom, with a family-friendly celebration of remembrance, horses, and farm fun. Time: 11am-4:00pmEvent: FREE to enter and enjoy our farm!  Horse Rides $5.00/Each Maynard Family FarmsWill be setup at our event with their mobile Petting Zoo! Petting Zoo Time: 1:00 - 4:00Tickets: $5.00 Each InflatablesBucks Party Rentals$8.00 Unlimited Jump Bands MULTIPLE SHOPPING VENDORS Free Parking

MEMORIAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION @ THE GULF Experience Memorial Day Weekend at The Gulf—where cold cocktails, Gulf Coast eats, and sunshine vibes come together for the perfect long weekend. Fireworks – Friday at dusk Aperol Sundays with Live DJ – Sunday, 5–9 PM All-Day Fun – Monday, 11 AM–9 PM Kick off summer with us by the water. Whether you’re here with family and friends or just looking to relax, we’ve got the Gulf Coast eats, refreshing cocktails, a live DJ, and a view to make it unforgettable. All ages welcome Full menu served daily Handcrafted cocktails + laid-back vibes Open-air seating, Gulf breezes & room to roam No tickets, no fuss—just good food, great views, and the energy only The Gulf can serve up. See you this weekend!

USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is proud to be the last stop for the Memorial Day Flag Relay. The relay will begin in West Mobile and end on the USS Alabama. Two Flag Carriers will carry the American Flag and POW/MIA flag for 1 mile along the 25-mile route. For more information or to register for this free event, please call 251-649-1430. Spectators who wish to be at the park should plan to arrive by 10:30 a.m. and must pay $5 to park vehicles at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park.

The Baldwin Pops will present its annual Memorial Day Concert on Monday, May 26th at Henry George Park, on the bluff in Fairhope.  Join the Baldwin Pops for an exciting evening of music in honor of Memorial Day.  Monday, May 26th | 6pm | Henry George Park FairhopeFree Admission

 Main Street Beats   Description: We're spinning more than just up town beats every Monday night during the summer season. Grab the kiddos and come out to enjoy entertainment and dance to the rhythm of the beat with DJ Matt, experience the Reptile Bus or get your face painted all season long. Date + Time: Mondays; May 26 - July 28 | 6-9 pm Where: Main Street Cost: FREE admission + parking; some activities cost $5-10 Schedule: -              DJ Matt: 6-9 pm -           Reptile Bus: 6-9 pm -              SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Other: May 26 - Fireworks + Bubble Truck 6:30-8:30 pm Link: Learn More (FB Event Page)

Sunset Sounds at Portside Description: Join us every Tuesday for Sunset Sounds at Portside, where live music meets waterfront vibes! Enjoy an evening of great tunes featuring face painting, the Reptile Bus, Cornhole boards, giant Jenga + so much more. You don't want to miss the stunning sunset views from the beautiful green space. Grab a drink, relax with friends, and let the music set the mood. Date + Time: Tuesdays; May 27 - July 29 | 6-9 pm Where: Portside on Main Cost: FREE admission + parking; some activities cost $5-10 Schedule:  -              Kids' Activities + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm -              SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Link: Learn More (FB Event Page)