Events

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a showcase of classic cars, custom builds, trucks, motorcycles, and automotive history at Downtown OWA. Hosted in partnership with First Baptist Church of Foley, this family-friendly event invites guests to stroll through a display of hundreds of unique vehicles, meet owners, enjoy live judging, and celebrate award-winning automotive craftsmanship.

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens Program Description Event Details We have fun down to a science! Bring your Child or Teen to the Moorer Branch to explore science with fun and wacky crafts! We’ll be conducting all sorts of experiments. This is suitable for ages 8-14. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children, Babies, Toddlers Program Description Event Details 📚🌳 Saturday Story Time & Craft with Ms. Ashley! 🎨 Start your Saturday with stories, songs, and creative fun! Join Ms. Ashley each week for an engaging Story Time in the Children's Story Grove, followed by a hands-on craft in Maker Meadow. It's the perfect way for little learners and their families to read, create, and explore together! 📅 Saturdays 🕙 10:00 AM 📖 Story Time: Children's Story Grove 🎨 Craft: Maker Meadow

Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Description Event Details Math gives students a chance to explore the connection between creativity and structure. Math Day at the Library is all about having fun while engaging with mathematically flavored games and puzzles. Children ages 6 – 12 and their families are invited to explore hands-on activities and discover beautiful mathematical connections. For more information, please call (251) 340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org. Disclaimer(s) Adults with Children This program is designed for children with accompanying adults. Adults without children will not be permitted.

Need something to do this weekend? Bring the whole family for a fun morning of nature-based activities and exploration at MBG! The South Biology Department will be here with some fascinating reptiles and spiders to look at and interact with! Plus, play with nature puzzles, build with LEGOs and explore the Garden with a brand new scavenger hunt First Saturday is included with general admission and free for Garden members.

Save the new date! This event is meant to take you back in time. It will include Heritage Park’s open house, historical demonstrations, cake walks, plant sales, a bake sale, may pole dances, entertainment, a petting zoo, seed planting, and plenty of old-fashioned fun.

Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Program Description Event Details "We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and Dragons Come roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come create heroes and venture into the unknown in the popular table-top adventure game. Registration is recommended! 

Age Group: Teens Program Description Event Details Ages 12-18. Completed parental permission form required to play.

Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens Program Description Event Details Beginners and experienced players welcome! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Description Event Details Let’s enjoy making crafts together! Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft. This Saturday, we will be making Autumn Trees using Pointillism. This activity is limited to 12 participants.  This program is ideal for children ages 6 – 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please email amatthews@mplonline.org or call (251) 662-7674. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Your Labor Day weekend encore starts here! Join us in Downtown OWA on September 4th and 5th for Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights. Enjoy FREE live music on OWA Island as talented performers take the stage throughout both evenings with a lineup of country, classic favorites, and crowd-pleasing hits. Bring a chair, grab a bite from one of Downtown OWA’s restaurants, and spend the evening with great music under the stars. Check out the full lineup below! Please note: Outside coolers are not permitted. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout Downtown OWA. Friday, September 4th: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Kris Dewberry 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm:Blake Lambert 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Matt Koziol   Saturday, September 5th: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm:Marissa Luna (from American Idol) 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Back Country Boys 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Clay Barker

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!

Spend the afternoon discovering Mobile’s rich history with FREE ADMISSION to the History Museum of Mobile, Colonial Fort Condé, and Phoenix Fire Museum on Sunday, September 6, from 1–5 p.m. At the History Museum of Mobile, meet the Oakleigh Belles, who will bring Mobile’s past to life through engaging storytimes and a fun coloring station for young visitors. At the Phoenix Fire Museum, discover Mobile’s firefighting history and enjoy special architectural tours offered throughout the afternoon. At Colonial Fort Condé, step into the past with a special Fashion Show at 2 p.m. Fort Condé staff and volunteers will showcase military and civilian fashions representing the French, Spanish, British, and American periods of Mobile’s history. The program will place a special emphasis on French clothing and fashion. Whether you’re interested in architecture, fashion, living history, or fascinating stories from Mobile’s past, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Join us for Free First Sunday and explore, learn, and experience Mobile’s history!

Come join us at EverHope Baptist Church for a fun filled Story Time for kids! We will meet every Tuesday at 9:30AM. (Located across the street from Baker High School.) Story time will occur 2x a month & the other 2x a month we will have open play with toys & playtime on the playground! We will have stories, music, crafts, and play time! All ages welcome. We will also have snacks for the kids and coffee & treats for parents! We can't wait to see you!!   Join their Facebook group for more info: Story Time at EverHope Baptist Church