Light Up Labor Day

The Wharf- Main Street

About Come out for a celebration full of color with DJ Matt. There will be tunes, games + FIREWORKS! Then, stick around for the SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show to follow. See you… here! Where Main Street Date Sunday, August 31 Time 6 pm - 9 pm Event Schedule 5-9 pm: Funky Lampshades Live at Portside 6-9 pm: DJ on Main Street 8:45 pm: Fireworks 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm: SPECTRA Laser Light Experience Cost FREE admission + parking

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks

OWA Parks & Resort

Wrap up your weekend at Downtown OWA with a spectacular Labor Day Fireworks Show! On Sunday, August 31st, head to Downtown OWA for live entertainment, great food, and family-friendly activities, all leading to a fireworks display that lights up the night sky. The show begins at 8:50 pm, so come early, find your favorite viewing spot, and enjoy the atmosphere as we celebrate the holiday weekend with an unforgettable show. Whether you’re making memories with the family or capping off a day of fun, the Labor Day Fireworks show is the perfect way to end your night!

Little Tikes Jump

Pump it Up Mobile

Date : Monday Sep 1, 2025 Time : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Status : Space is available! Details : You and your child(ren) ages 6 & under are invited. Play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables. Little Tikes Jump Features: Bubbles - for interactive play and imagination. Fun Snack - a fun snack and drinks are now included in our Little Tikes Jump. We hope to incorporate some FUN-EXERCISE & Healthy Snacking. $13 + tax per child OPEN JUMPS/SPECIAL EVENTS - Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance. Spaces in open jumps are only held for the amount of children pre-paid for. All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time

Open Jump

Pump it Up Mobile

Date : Monday Sep 1, 2025 Time : 11:20 AM - 1:40 PM Status : Space is available! Details : Come play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables during Pump It Up Family Jump Time! These Open Jumps are open to all ages. Book for only $11.00 + tax per child -Socks are required- OPEN JUMPS/SPECIAL EVENTS - Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance and are non refundable or transferable. Spaces in open jumps are only held for the amount of children pre-paid for. All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time See less

Cookie Fun Open Jump

Pump it Up Mobile

Cookie Fun Open Jump Date : Monday Sep 1, 2025 Time : 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Details : - Join us for this NEW! "Cookie Fun" Open Jump! - Get ready for an action-packed adventure your kids won’t stop talking about! They’ll jump, bounce, and burn off some energy for a full hour and 10 minutes, all while grooving to their favorite tunes! 🎶 But the fun doesn’t stop there, after all that jumping, they’ll get to indulge in a delicious chocolate chip cookie and refreshing drinks 🍪🥤. Plus, they’ll have time to get creative, coloring awesome drawings and letting their imaginations run wild! 🎨✨ This is the ultimate playdate you don’t want to miss. Book now! and give your kids a day full of fun and memories! 🙌 PRICE: $13.00 + tax per kid All ages welcome! Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance and are non refundable or transferable. Spaces in open jumps are only held for the amount of children pre-paid for. All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time.

Brandon Styles Variety Show

OWA Parks & Resort

A family-friendly, impression, comedy and magic show! Discover the many faces of Brandon Styles in this year-round Variety Show. Impressions from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber, with 60 additional impressions in between! Sprinkled with just the right amount of comedy and magic to make this a great entertainment hour for all ages. Brandon Styles LIVE at OWA is a classy show that has something for the whole family! Brandon will awe you during his live performance of nearly 60 different celebrity singing & speaking impressions. To make this show unlike any other in the world, he has incorporated the perfect amount of comedy, magic, dancing, ventriloquism and audience participation in this fast-paced 60 minute show!

Market in Green Park

Green Park Dauphin Island

Stop by Green Park every Thursday from 9am-5pm and every second Saturday from 9am-3pm to see what the island has to offer! This event provides an outlet for local farmers, crafters, and island businesses to promote their products, rentals, services, and more. If you would like to be part of the market please email mgodwin@townofdauphinisland.org.

First Friday Artwalk

Eastern Shore Art Center

Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk! Event sponsored by Klarman + Day General Contractors and Walcott Adams Verneuille Architecture | Interiors. Live music inside by Cathy Brumback. Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served! May not be suitable for young kids, but all are welcome.

Free

Open Jump- $10 Special Price at Pump It Up Mobile

Pump it Up Mobile

Get that energy out with a discounted price! Enjoy jumping for 2 HOURS and 20 MINUTES for only $10 + tax per child. PARENTS ALWAYS FREE. Socks required for jumping. Save time by reserving your child's space online

Ice Cream Jump at Pump it Up

Pump it Up Mobile

Ice Cream Jump! Date : Friday Sep 5, 2025 Time : 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Details : Stay cool, jump with us for 1 hour and 10 minutes, Get wiggles out, and enjoy a cold, smooth and tasty ice cream, Don't forget your toppings!! $13 + tax per child. Price includes ice cream + toppings for the kids! All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time.

Family Line Dancing Party

Gather Kids Place

Family Line Dancing Party at Gather! TGIFN! Thank God It's Family Night. :) Hop into fall with a fun family night of music & dancing! Theme: Sock hop! Fun socks encouraged! 50s inspired outfits welcomed- not required. Family Line Dancing: Join Gather's new Ballroom teacher Rachel Altman for a fun-filled family friendly line dancing lesson! Featuring classic party numbers like the: Electric slide, chicken dance, macarena & cotton eye joe! Play: Event also includes time for families to relax and bond together in our play room or lounge. Food: Grab some tacos at La Taqueria's food truck! (Food sold separately) Gather will provide some (non alcoholic) drinks. Hosted by Gather Community Center. Looking forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Leena & Jario & Gather hosts www.facebook.com/gatherkidsplace

Family Line Dancing Party!

Gather Kids Place

Family Line Dancing at Gather! TGIFN! Thank God It's Family Night. Hop into fall with a fun family night of music & dancing!  Theme: Sock hop! Fun socks encouraged! 50s inspired outfits welcomed- not required. **Family Line Dancing: Join Gather's new Ballroom teacher Ms. Rachel Altman for a fun-filled family friendly line dancing lesson! Featuring classic party numbers like the: Electric slide, chicken dance, macarena & cotton eye joe.** (Live Music: is postponed to a future event) Play: Event also includes time for families to relax and bond together in our play room or lounge. Food: Grab some tacos at **La Taqueria's food truck!** (Food sold separately) Gather will provide some (non alcoholic) drinks. Tickets: $20 per family (Registration goes live Thursday, Aug 7 @ 8am!)

$20

Gameday on The Green at Portside

Portside on Main (The Wharf)

Ready to kick off your weekend with an unbeatable blend of football action and family fun? Join us for Gameday on The Green at Portside on Main, where every Saturday transforms our green space into the ultimate college football watch party! Come early, stay late, and make every Saturday a touchdown for fun. See you... on The Green! Where Portside on Main Date Saturday, September 6 Time All Day Event Schedule All-Day Football Viewing From the first kickoff at 11am, we've got every big college game on our giant outdoor screen. Never miss a single down, touchdown, or jaw-dropping play! Family-Friendly Atmosphere Bring your crew—kids, friends, and family alike. The Green is your home turf, with plenty of space to spread out and soak in the excitement. Cornhole & Outdoor Games Show off your skills between plays! Enjoy classic games like cornhole or challenge your family to Connect 4—all set up right on the grass. VIEWING SCHEDULE: Thursday, September 4: Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles @ 7:30 pm Friday, September 5: Saturday, September 6: Sunday, September 7: Cardinals vs Saints @ Noon *schedule of games is subject to change Cost FREE Other Deals + Specials Kilwins: FREE chocolate dipped waffle cone, with the purchase of any size regular waffle cone Gulf Babe: “First Down Frose” $10 Frose all gameday long and “Bloody Mary Blitz” $5 off Bloody Mary Boards (includes 2 Bloody Mary’s and all the toppings)! Tee Off: $1.50 per wing, $4 domestic cans, $4 Michelob ultra draft, $3 off all menu cocktails, $2 off draft beer Little Sunshine by the Sea: Bring your littles and join us for some tailgating fun at the Little Sunshine Tailgaters Club! Swing by to shop the pink play of the day, pick a prize from the Touchdown Treat Bucket, snack at the Sidelines Snack Station, unwind in the Quiet Zone, and enjoy more family-friendly fun all season long!”

10th ANNUAL CAR & CRAFT SHOW

Cadillac Square Dauphin Island

The 10th annual Dauphin Island Car & Craft show will be held in Cadillac Square on Sept. 6 from 10am-3pm. Along with Cars and Crafts, we will also have food trucks: Guys Grill & Real Fruit Creamery, live music featuring The Southern Fire Band, along with a bounce house and face panting for the kids! Crafters and car owners are encouraged to REGISTER on our website now to get the early registration discount! Each car entered will receive a raffle ticket to enter to WIN lots of prizes and gift cards! Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the favorite cars! If you are a business and would like to sponsor this event please contact Town Hall.

10th Annual DI Car and Craft Show

Cadillac Square Dauphin Island

LIVE MUSIC by the Southern Fire Band and fantastic FOOD TRUCKS featuring Guys Grill, Twist Sushi & Real Fruit Creamery!BOUNCE HOUSE, PETTING ZOO, & FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS!

Free

Second Annual Pumpkin Patch

Muffinjaw Designs 610 St Anthony's St, Mobile, AL

Join us and other local artists/vendors for our Second Annual Pumpkin Patch! We will have our entire collection of handmade glass pumpkins plus other seasonal items available, along with quality goodies from other local vendors, FREE live glassblowing demonstrations, giveaways, and more! Our annual pumpkin patch is free and open to the public. Bring the kids along with you for a fun-filled day of activities in downtown Mobile!

Free

Cookie Fun Open Jump

Pump it Up Mobile

- Join us for this NEW! "Cookie Fun" Open Jump! -Get ready for an action-packed adventure your kids won’t stop talking about!They’ll jump, bounce, and burn off some energy for a full hour and 10 minutes, all while grooving to their favorite tunes! But the fun doesn’t stop there, after all that jumping, they’ll get to indulge in a delicious chocolate chip cookie and refreshing drinks .Plus, they’ll have time to get creative, coloring awesome drawings and letting their imaginations run wild!  This is the ultimate playdate you don’t want to miss. Book now! and give your kids a day full of fun and memories!  PRICE: $13.00 + tax per kid All ages welcome! Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance and are non refundable or transferable.Spaces in open jumps are only held for the amount of children pre-paid for. All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time

Once Upon a Story

Downtown OWA

Stories come to life at Once Upon a Story in Downtown OWA! September 6th, 2:00-8:00 pm A day full of imagination and discovery awaits at Once Upon a Story in Downtown OWA on Saturday, September 6th, as we kick off Literacy Month! Enjoy FREE activities inspired by favorite stories and genres, from growing your own beanstalk and castle painting to meeting beloved characters around Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls. Kids can climb the 22-foot rock wall, bounce in a castle inflatable, take part in the fairytale trail, and enjoy free face painting. Visit the Book Fair by Dorothy June at Story Book Manor and register for a Baldwin County Library card at the Splashpad. Plus, don’t miss the Friends of the Library Book Donation, starting September 1st, drop off your donations in front of Starbucks to help share the joy of reading. As the evening winds down, gather for a special preview of Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse’s production of Sleepy Hollow on the OWA Island stage. It’s a full day of books, crafts, entertainment, and the magic that only a great story can bring! Schedule of Events 2:00pm-5:00pm: Library Card Registration at the Splashpad Live DJ music at the Splashpad 2:00pm-8:00pm: Friends of the Library Book Donation at the Flagpole/Starbucks Book Fair by Dorothy June at Story Book Manor located next to OWA Theater Picture Portal at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed Fairytale Trail at the Splashpad Grow your own bean stalks at the Downtown Fountain Castle Painting at the Waffles R Wild Alcove Character meet & greet throughout Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls Castle bounce house at the Sweet Tooth Alcove 22-foot rock climbing wall at the Splash Pad Free face paint at the Sweet Tooth Flower Bed and Tropic Falls 2:00 until supplies last: Free Flower Cart at the Gulf Coast Rep Alcove 3:00pm-4:30pm: Book Bingo at Towne Tap 3:00-4:00pm: Storytime with the Orange Beach Library on the OWA Island Stage 4:00-4:30pm: Storytime with the Foley Library on the OWA Island Stage 5:15-6:15pm: Live Orchestra on the OWA Island Stage 6:30pm-7:00pm: Preview of Gulf Coast Rep –The Playhouse’s production of Sleppy Hollow on the OWA Island stage | Learn more about Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse: The Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse – OWA

International Fashion Show & Exhibit

James Seals Community Center 540 Texas Street

If you missed last year's International Fashion Show & Exhibit, please try not to make the same mistake this year! The event organizer Art Activities Specialist Lee Callaghan has this to say about this awesome event: "This is bound to be a fashion show unlike any you’ve ever seen! Photo and cultural displays, as well as displays of traditional attire will be among the featured exhibits. The main attraction? Tribute dresses created by local artists to honor this year’s selection of countries represented within our community. There will be food trucks to satisfy your cravings and surprise performances for your entertainment pleasure. This grand display of our beautiful, culturally diverse community will be the highlight of your weekend and an event that will be the talk of the town for years to come!" We don't know about y'all...but we believe her! So be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6! For more information or if you want to get involved, you can reach out to Lee directly at lee.callaghan@cityofmobile.org

Bark in the Park!

522 Dauphin Street - Mobile, Al

Join us for a night of family fun with all things baseball and pups! We will be joined by the City of Mobile Animal Services with pups available for adoption! All the games on in The Outsider, Live music in Cedar Street and Wiffle Ball in the back lot for the kiddos with a special appearance from our own baseball legend, Jake Peavy!