Ice Skating Rink presented by Pepsi
The WharfLet us bring winter to you! Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice from November 14 - January 19. All skaters are required to complete a waiver before coasting on blades along the Gulf Coast with us. Sign the e-waiver before you arrive to save time in line. Want to give back this season? Join us for Skate 5, Give 5 Tuesdays! Guests can lace up their skates and glide into the holiday season and make a meaningful impact while doing it. Every Tuesday through December 10, The Wharf will donate $5 to Toys for Tots for each skate purchase, matched dollar-for-dollar by Heather Loper & Associate at Keller Williams Alabama Gulf Coast, during the Skate 5, Give 5 initiative. It’s a wonderful way to spread joy while enjoying some time on the ice! Where Across from Portside on the corner of Main Street and Wharf Lane Date Friday, January 2 Upcoming Events Time 10 am - 10 pm Event Schedule November 14-23: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm November 24-26 + 28-29 (Thanksgiving Break): 10 am – 10 pm November 27 (Thanksgiving Day): CLOSED November 30-December 21: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm December 22+23: 10 am - 10 pm December 24 (Christmas Eve): 12-4 pm December 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED December 26-27: 10 am – 10 pm December 28: Sunday: Noon - 8 pm December 29+30: 10 am - 10 pm December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10 am – Midnight January 1-3: 10 am – 10 pm January 4: Noon - 8 pm January 5-18: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm January 19: 10 am - 10 pm * Friday + Saturday nights Live DJ @ 7-10 pm No DJ on December 26 + 27 Cost All major credit cards accepted. General Admission: $15 (includes skate rental) Combo Pass (Ice rink + Ferris wheel): $20 Frequent Skater Pass (10 passes): $100 Socks: $3/pair Bring a 20oz Pepsi product bottle and receive $2 off Other Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support of the ice rink Presenting Sponsor Pepsi Gold City of Orange Beach Sawgrass Bronze Baldwin EMC Beebe’s Hancock Whitney Waste Management CMC Gas Alabama Beaches Island Church Kutter’s - trade LOOK Dental Crew Sanddollar Lifestyles SOHO Spectrum Resorts Coastal Marquee Printing Pros
Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree
Mardi Gras ParkBring your family and friends to watch the spectacular Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree and Brass Band Showcase from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 10. Experience the fun, music, and magic that marks the beginning of this festive season! Check out the order of events below: 5:45 PM: Magnolia Breeze Youth Ensemble (Mobile, AL)6:20 PM: Mardi Gras Tree Lighting6:30 PM: Second Line Society Brass Band (Mobile, AL)7:10 PM: 9th Avenue Brass Band (Pensacola, FL)7:45 PM: Southern Komfort Brass Band (Jackson, MS) Plus, there will be food trucks and other vendors! You won't want to forget this Carnival celebration in Mobile, the birthplace of Mardi Gras
Purple Reign: Free Outdoor Mardi Gras Concert & 3D Projection Show
Braided River Brewing Co Mobile, AlabamaOur biggest party of the year is BACK! Join us Saturday, Jan. 10, for PURPLE REIGN, a free outdoor concert and 3D projection show, featuring the music of Prince! This is Part 2 of our MOBILE MARDI GRAS KICKOFF CELEBRATION! - FREE outdoor concert beginning at 6 p.m.- Symone French and the Trouille Troupe will be performing songs from Prince, including his iconic “Purple Rain” album!- 3D projection show by Magic I Media- Laser light show by Invazzion Entertainment- Food trucks- 3 Mardi Gras beers- Limited-edition 12th Night T-shirts designed by Nutria Rodeo- All of our Mardi Gras merch, including new items like custom BRBC glass beads, will be available! Laissez les bons temps rouler
Brandon Styles Variety Show
OWA Parks & ResortA 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!
Michael’s Kids Club: Beaded Rainbow Keychain
Michaels Craft Store MobileCome in for a fun free event for kids! Kids can make a cute and colorful rainbow keychain.
Michael’s Kids Club: Beaded Rainbow Keychain
Micheal's Craft Store- Eastern Shore PlazaCome in for a fun free event for kids! Kids can make a cute and colorful rainbow keychain.
Puppets of OZ
Crescent Theater 208 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AlabamaThis Sunday!A magical twist on a timeless classic—made right here in Alabama!Join us for a special screening of Puppets of OZ, a one-of-a-kind puppet version of The Wizard of Oz brought to life by local artist @jonmillermusic. From handcrafted puppets to creative storytelling, this production celebrates imagination, community, and hometown talent.Follow the yellow brick road to a family-friendly, feel-good experience that proves there’s no place like the Crescent Theater for movie magic. only $5 at crescenttheater.com
Brandon Styles Variety Show
OWA Parks & ResortA 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!
Open Jump – $7 SPECIAL PRICING
🎉 End Your Week with a Bounce! 🎉 Looking for an awesome way to kick off the weekend without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered! ✨ Open Jump for CHEAP? YES PLEASE! ✨ Bring the whole crew and enjoy our most affordable jump session of the week, just $7 + tax per child, and parents jump FREE! Let the kids burn off some energy, laugh, and play while you relax or join in on the fun. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your week with smiles, giggles, and good vibes all around. Don’t miss out, spots fill up fast, so grab your friends and jump into the weekend with us! 🚀 PRICE: $7 + 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.
The Mama Village Monthly Meet Up
Redbar Espresso & Market LLCThe Mama Village is a FREE group for moms of kiddos aged 0-2! Hosted by perinatal therapist Morgan Bradwell, LICSW, PMH-C of Village Therapy Collective & Dr. Tiffany Jones, DC of Liberation Chiropractic, attendees can expect casual conversations about the ups & downs of motherhood with other mamas who are kind, encouraging, nonjudgmental, & supportive. Babies are welcome to join, or you can have a self-care hour to yourself — whatever you need
Family Bingo
Foley Public LibraryBring the whole family for an evening of classic Bingo fun at the library! Enjoy multiple rounds of play, friendly competition, and chances to win prizes in a welcoming, all-ages environment. Whether you’re a first-time player or a Bingo pro, this is a great way to spend time together and unwind as a family. Free to play. Registration is required.
Kids Fun Night Out
8051 Whispering Pines Road - DaphneWe wanted to share the details for the next Kids Fun Night Out (KFNO)-you won't want to miss it! Date: January 16thDrop-off: 6:30pmPick-up: by 10:00pm Please remember that participants should bring their own Nerf gun and darts. Just a note that some darts may be misplaced during the event. Click on the link below to register. Childcare - YMCA of South Alabama
MOB Puzzle Showdown
James Seals Community Center 540 Texas StreetJoin us for the MOB Puzzle Showdown on Saturday, January 17 starting at 9 a.m.! Team up with friends or make new ones as you race to solve identical puzzles for trophies, prizes, and bragging rights. This family-friendly event features two divisions: Youth Team (5-17) | 2-3 kids per team, adult coach optional, $15Adult Team (18+) | 2-4 adults per team, $30Each youth team will complete a 350-piece puzzle, and each adult team will complete a 500-piece puzzle. Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks if you prefer. Due to limited tables, you must register ahead of time. Walk-ins are not allowed. Learn more and register at City Of Mobile Events
Story Time & Craft
Foley Public LibraryJoin us every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:00 AM in the Children's Area at the Foley Public Library for Story Time & Craft! This program is designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years and includes engaging stories, songs, and a themed craft to support early learning and creativity. It’s a fun and interactive way for little ones to build language skills and explore their imagination. Caregivers must stay with children. No registration required!
Saturday Anime Hangout (Teens)
Semmes Regional LibraryWelcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library! Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome.
Lowe’s Kids Club Workshop: Washing Machine Bank
Lowes Home Improvement (Locations Vary)Start the new year with a spin! With Lowe’s Washing Machine Bank workshop, your kids will get to create a coin bank that spins your laundry with every coin saved. Mini-builders will learn about construction and saving money while they combine creativity with practical skills. A fun way to kick off the new year!
Our Fabulous Fundraiser GOWNS GALORE
97 North Sage AvenueOur Fabulous Fundraiser GOWNS GALORE continues this Saturday, January 17, 10a-3p at 97 North Sage Avenue @ Old Shell Rd. in Midtown. New, Nearly New & Vintage, Designer & Brand Name Gowns for Mardi Gras, Prom & Mother-of-the-Bride including Cocktail/Fancy Dresses for your Luncheons & Parties. Hundreds of Gowns! Good Selection in All Sizes! Community Dressing Room so dress appropriately. Bring your Spanx! + 50% off all Winter Tops & Bottoms!
Little Tikes Jump
Pump it Up MobileYou 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
Cookie Fun Open Jump
Pump it Up MobileJoin 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.
Krewe De La Dauphine Parade
Dauphin IslandJoin us for a fun-filled Mardi Gras parade featuring colorful floats, throws, music, and family-friendly fun on beautiful Dauphin Island! Let the Good Times Roll! Bring your chairs, catch some beads, and celebrate Mardi Gras island-style with KDLD!