Pirates & Princesses Breakfast Adventure at The Hangout Set sail for a magical morning your whole family will never forget! Join us for an all-you-can-eat breakfast dance party at The Hangout’s World-Famous Pirates & Princesses Live Adventure Show  All-You-Can-Eat Family-Style Breakfast Live Interactive Show + Dance Party Treasure hunts & unforgettable moments Photo opportunities with characters Additional Menu Options (available for purchase):French Toast, Pancakes, Fruit Plates, plus Bloody Marys & Mimosas for adults Event Details:• Doors Open: 8:45 AM• Seating Times:8:45 AM (for 9:00 AM show)9:45 AM (for 10:00 AM show)• Show Start Times:9:15 AM & 10:15 AM• Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in Pricing (per person – includes show + breakfast):• Adults: $19.99• Children (6–12): $9.99• Children 5 & Under: FREE Dress the part! Come in your favorite pirate or princess outfit and be ready to dance, play, and join the adventure. Reservations are highly recommended — save your table today!

Enjoy Big Adventures this Summer for a small price! The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is opening its doors wide for a limited-time summer experience you won’t want to miss. Dive into hands-on exhibits Explore interactive maritime history Discover stories of the Gulf like never before Special Summer Admission: Just $5 (Now through August 31!) Bring the family, bring your curiosity, and step aboard for an unforgettable journey through the Gulf’s maritime history.

Shrek the Musical is bringing fairytale fun to the Beau Rivage Theatre in Biloxi from June 11–July 2! Join Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, and all your favorite characters for a family-friendly musical adventure filled with laughs, friendship, and heart. Tickets start at $25, with family four-pack options available. Performances run Tuesday–Sunday (dark Mondays) with evening and select matinee shows.

Celebrate 4th of July at Pump It Up! with our amazing Balloon Bash!Enjoy jumping in both arenas and experience our Balloon Drop!Then enjoy some snack with lemonade while kids create some craft in our party room. PRE-SALE: $13.95 + tax per kidTICKETS: $15.50 + tax per child (Pre-sale ends June 30th at 8:00pm) 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 Grand Bay Watermelon Festival will be a day and a half of fun, located at 10327 Taylor F. Harper Blvd., Grand Bay, AL! The gates will open to the public from 3 pm until 7 pm on July 3rd. Gate entrance/parking on July 3rd is free. We will have Music, Rides, Food Vendors, and Arts & Crafts Vendors, but NO WATERMELON on the 3rd.Grand Bay Watermelon Festival Programs will also be available for purchase on July 3rd for $5, which you can show at the gate on July 4th for your vehicle admission. Festival T-shirts will also be for sale.July 4th - Gate admission is just $5 per vehicle for parking at the entrance gate. Times and groups the Gates will be open on July 4th: Vendors and Car Show entrants - from 8 am; General Public - 9:30 am. Festival Vendors (except Food Vendors) will close at 5 pm and all patrons must be out of the roadways so vendors can get back to their booths at 5 pm.We plan to have fireworks again this year at dusk. If you leave the park and come back, just show your program to get back in the gate. Otherwise, Gate admission is $5 per vehicle at the entrance gate. Parking will be around the baseball field. You will be allowed to walk up the bridge to the top of the hill in the Food Court area to visit the Food Vendors, until 7 pm., before the fireworks start at dusk.The Grand Bay Watermelon Festival is an annual family fun event with an Open Car Show, Rides, Games, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Vendors, entertainment, and all the free, sliced, ice cold watermelon you can eat (on July 4th only).We are looking for Sponsors that will sponsor our children's rides so that we can make them more affordable. If you, someone you know, have or know of a business that would be interested in being a Sponsor, our information is listed under Festival Forms on our website: www.grandbaywatermelonfestival.org. Other forms available there are: Craft and Commercial Vendor applications, Entertainment, Food Vendor applications, a Map of the Park, Open Car Show Registration form that you can fill out and bring with you to register your vehicle at the Festival, as well as Festival Programs for the past few years.Also, vaping/smoking is NOT allowed in the Festival area and NO PETS of any kind are allowed at the Grand Bay Watermelon Festival. Please leave them at home in the shade or air-conditioning!

Get down in the street with Fairhope's own FreeRadicals for a fun First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Fairhope!

Join us for the City of Mobile's 4th of July Celebration, honoring America's 250th anniversary!  On Saturday, July 4 from 5:30-9:30 p.m., enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, nonprofits, games, family-friendly activities, and a breathtaking fireworks show at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.  Entertainment ScheduleDJ GeauxThe Six Piece Suits (6:30-7:30 p.m.)The Kazzettes (7:45-9 p.m.)Fireworks show (9 p.m.) Admission to the Fourth of July Celebration is free, but there are fees to park. Parking will cost $10 per car and $30 per RV (cash only). You may reserve your spot in advance starting May 4. If you purchase a presale parking ticket, you will be able to park as early as 4 p.m. on the day of the event. No parking will be allowed after 8:15 p.m. Re-entry is permitted with parking pass; however, parking availability may be limited once the lot reaches capacity. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for seating, and don't forget to pack sunscreen and to stay hydrated! Coolers are allowed, but glass containers and alcohol are not. Please see the full list of prohibited items and activities below: - balloons, bubbles, confetti, or paper lanterns- grilling or cooking with propane or fuel on grass- weapons- alcohol- glass- skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, and similar items- open flames, including candles- smoking or vaping in enclosed areas- sticks or poles (including selfie sticks and flag poles)- pets are not recommended due to large crowds and fireworks Restroom facilities will be located throughout the event area.

Join the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condé on Sunday, July 5, 2026, for a special celebration of American history featuring a Revolutionary War reenactment and the opening of a 50-year-old time capsule. At 4:00 p.m., experience The Capture of Captain James Willing, Colonial Fort Condé's annual Independence Day living history program. Watch as interpreters bring to life the story of Captain James Willing, a Continental Navy officer whose actions brought the American Revolution to British-occupied Mobile. The program includes a full reading of the Declaration of Independence, live musket demonstrations, period clothing, and audience interaction. Then at 5:00 p.m., witness history as the 1976 Colonial Fort Condé Time Capsule is opened for the first time in 50 years. Buried during America's Bicentennial celebrations, the capsule will be opened in honor of America250 and the 50th anniversary of the reconstructed Colonial Fort Condé. Guests will be able to view the contents until 7:00 p.m.  Sunday, July 5, 2026 4:00 p.m. – The Capture of Captain James Willing 5:00 p.m. – Opening of the 1976 Time Capsule 5:00–7:00 p.m. – Viewing of Time Capsule Contents  Colonial Fort Condé150 South Royal StreetMobile, AL 36602  Free and open to the public Discover Mobile's unique role in the American Revolution and get a rare glimpse into what life—and celebration—looked like in 1976. We hope you'll join us for this special afternoon of history, community, and discovery

Come out and bring boxes, water balloons, and water blasters, and let’s protect the fort! At 6 PM, we will set up and build a fort. Everyone start saving and bringing those boxes to Double D's to use for building multiple forts. At 6:20 PM, let's go! Everyone grab water balloons and have the best evening. I will have kiddie pools set up throughout the field to refill blasters or grab more balloons. After you work up an appetite, come out and grab a burger at Double D's. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy your burgers while watching a movie on the big screen, but keep your eyes ready to dodge snowballs or maybe just popcorn  flying in the sky!

On July 10, celebrate National Watercolor Month at LODA ArtWalk with an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, and fun in the heart of Downtown Mobile!  Enjoy live music, shop local artists and makers along Dauphin Street, and explore unique vendors, food trucks, and interactive experiences from 6-9 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Kids’ Zone, in partnership with Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services, with hands-on crafts and activities. Discover one-of-a-kind art and experience the vibrant energy that makes LODA ArtWalk one of Mobile’s favorite monthly traditions.  Whether you're here for the music, the shopping, or the atmosphere, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Brandon Styles has combined big magic, little magic and funny magic to amaze and astound you, make you laugh, and make you wonder. Audience interaction and props create a fun, upbeat amusement for the whole family. Featuring his lovely assistant Diamond, Brandon Styles performs mind-blowing magic tricks in this 1-hour performance. From his signature close-up magic to more grandeur tricks on his sparkling stage, you are sure to be entertained this summer! Get your tickets on BrandonStyles.com or at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. The Brandon Styles Theater is located in Downtown OWA, next to Alvin’s Island! VIP Experience Limited to 20 people per show Must arrive 1 hour before show time Guaranteed seats in the front 2 rows Private pre-show meet & greet with Brandon Styles (photo opportunity and close-up magic experience. Psst…Brandon took top 6 in the world for close-up magic!) One commemorative VIP lanyard One autographed photo

Summer Movie Nights – How To Train Your Dragon Enjoy free, family-friendly movies under the stars at parks across Mobile County! Each Friday evening, a different park hosts a movie—perfect for relaxing outdoors and exploring local favorites.  Friday, July 10, 2026 Movie begins at 8:00 PM Bayfront Park15961 Dauphin Island Parkway, Coden, AL 36523 Free admission  Feature Film: How To Train Your Dragon Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early to find a great spot.

Join us for the coolest fun run of the summer! Beat the heat on McGregor Hill, then return to the store for all sorts of free, fun activities for the whole family. While this event is FREE, please register using the "Tickets" link so we can get an accurate headcount.  Demo new shoes from Mizuno, including the Wave Rider 30 and Wave Inspire 22.  Spray paint a T-shirt with our custom race logo stencil.  Popsicle Balance Dance-Off: balance a popsicle on your head while you complete a line dance - the last popsicle standing wins!  Kid's Race in the parking lot. Must be 10 years old or younger.  Costume Contest: come dressed in your best popsicle-themed outfit.  Raffle drawing: Earn 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent in-store before 9:30 AM!  Injury Assessments: the Center for Balance and Rehabilitation with be on-site before and after the run for hands-on assessments by Physical Therapist, Erica Dekle.  Ice plunge pools: Take the Plunge Gulf Coast will be on-site with their state-of-the-art ice plunge trailer to help you cool down.  Wear a pair of Swiftwick socks to the event and get a pair for FREE.  Free popsicles for all attendees!  Routes: 1.6 Mile walk: head up McGregor and turn back at the new roundabout on Dauphin St. 3.6 Mile run: head up McGregor and turn back at Old Shell Rd.  Event Schedule: 7:45 AM - Fun Run Sign-in & Demo Shoes: check in at the store and find a pair of Mizuno shoes to try out on your run. Demo shoes are first come, first served. 8:00 AM - Fun Run Start: runners and walkers leave from the store and head up McGregor Hill. 8:45 AM - Games Begin with the Popsicle Balance Dance-Off: be back at the store by this time if you want to participate. 9:00 AM - Kids' Race in the parking lot. 9:15 AM - Costume Contest: all entrants will parade for the crowd - loudest cheer wins. 9:30 AM - Raffle Drawing: MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!  Grab a friend or the whole family and we'll see you there!

WATER PARTY!  Join us for a fun-filled morning of all things water & summer fun for ALL AGES!  We will have:Water SlidesInflatablesSprinklersWater Tables& More!  Bring your kids, invite your friends, & come ready to cool off & have a blast together! Don’t forget towels & sunscreen!   EverHope Baptist Church Saturday, July 11 10AM–12PM We can’t wait to see you there!! 

Kick the end-of-summer blues at Mobile Museum of Art’s Back-to-School Family Day! Thanks to our sponsors at Spire, MMoA is hosting a free backpack giveaway for students in kindergarten and up, providing essential supplies to help everyone start the school year strong. The rest of the morning is packed with creative fun, from hands-on family art classes and face painting to an Elements of Art Scavenger Hunt. You can also visit the Mobile Public Library Bookmobile in the circle drive or join us for a guided Stroller Tour through the Handle with Care and Aminah Robinson exhibitions. With recurring Story Time LIVE! performances and gallery activities throughout the event, there’s plenty to keep the whole family inspired. The backpack giveaway begins at 10 am and lasts until supplies are gone. Backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and students must be present to collect them. One backpack per student.