Events

Fourth Annual Arthur Ashe Kids Day Kids Day is back at the Lyons Park Tennis Center! Join Mobile Parks and Recreation and the Mobile Tennis Center for a morning celebrating tennis, creativity and the lasting legacy of Arthur Ashe. Young tennis fans can enjoy tennis activities, test their knowledge with trivia, and show off their creativity through the Arthur Ashe Kids Day Essay and Art Contests. Event DetailsSaturday, August 2910 AM to 12 PMLyons Park Tennis Center Register here-> https://app.courtreserve.com/.../8756/JTGINCE8756484... There is still time to enter the essay and art contests! Submissions are due Thursday, August 27 at 5 PM. Bring the family, enjoy the morning and help us celebrate the legacy of Arthur Ashe through tennis, art and education.

Lemonade stands are made!! The trucks are coming!! Now, all we need is all of our friends to join us for the best Kids Day EVER!! This Saturday, August 29th, 10-12 at 17558 Greeno Rd., Fairhope. Free fun for all!!

 HARRY POTTER DAY IS COMING TO FOLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY!  Grab your robes, hop on your broomstick, and get ready for a magical day at Hogwarts!  Join us Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM for a day packed with Harry Potter fun!  Meet Norman the Owl from the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Enjoy professional Harry Potter-themed photography Watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the Great Hall Learn the art of Tea Blending & Elderberry Elixirs Write a letter in our Owlery Explore Diagon Alley with crafts, vendors & games Enjoy some delicious Butterbeer Complete the House Scavenger Hunt and compete for the House Cup! And that’s just the beginning!   Saturday, August 29 10:00 AM–12:30 PM Foley Community Library Bring the whole family and come spend the day at Hogwarts!   Visit us: foleylibrary.org Check out upcoming programs: foleylibrary.librarycalendar.com

Build a mini roller-coaster for your Swarm! Twists, turns, loops—who will scream the loudest as they race the track of fun? Every Kit Includes: Wooden Builder Toy Instructions Exclusive Badge Swarm Join us instore for a NEW MrBeast Workshop featuring exclusive Builder Toys. Spots are limited so register and pay for your Kit now to secure your spot. Pre-purchased kits can only be picked up on August 29th, the day of the workshop.

 BEE MORE WEEKEND | AUGUST 29, 2026 Downtown Atmore | Box Car Willie Park Get ready for the 2nd Annual Bee More Festival Weekend—a one-day celebration of honey bees, pollinators, science, agriculture, music, and community in Downtown Atmore! Made possible through the Science Discovery on Main Street Initiative, supported by The Simons Foundation and Main Street America, Main Street Atmore was selected as one of only seven Main Street America Implementation Grant to develop science-based public programming. Main Street Atmore has partnered with Escambia County Extension Service and Coastal Alabama Community College (Atmore Campus) to create an educational day all about bees! Bee More Weekend brings together beekeepers, educators, scientists, local businesses, families, and visitors for an experience that is educational, entertaining, and uniquely Atmore.____________________________________________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 | BEE MORE FESTIVAL  Box Car Willie Park, Downtown Atmore 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM FREE ADMISSION 12:00 Performance from Dreamhouse Bring the whole family for a day of learning, music, shopping, food, and fun! Enjoy: Local beekeepers, honey producers and demonstrations Pollinator education exhibits Live music throughout the day Makers, artisans & craft vendors Children's Kid Zone Children's Art Contest Face painting Pollinator games & interactive learning Local food vendors Downtown shopping & dining Bee More is more than a festival. It is an opportunity to bring science out of traditional classrooms and into the heart of Downtown Atmore while celebrating the agricultural and environmental resources that make our community special. The Science Discovery on Main Street grant also supports future hands-on STEM programming, pollinator gardens, and educational signage that will continue creating learning opportunities in Downtown Atmore beyond the festival weekend.  Come learn something new. Meet your local beekeepers. Explore downtown. Bring the kids. And BEE MORE in Atmore! For the complete schedule, participating beekeepers, vendors, entertainment, children's activities, and more: www.mainstreetatmore.org/beemore #BeeMore #BeeMoreAtmore #MainStreetAtmore #DowntownAtmore #Bees #Pollinators #AlabamaBeekeepers #STEMEducation See less

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 Yarn Wrapped Letters! 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 theocir@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.

Get ready to move, groove, and explore at Be Like Blippi Tour at Medal of Honor Park on Saturday, August 29! This high-energy, music-filled adventure will turn curiosity into fun for the whole family.  Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from Mobile's favorite food trucks, and settle in for an evening of fun at this Kids Edition of Gulf Coast Grooves. 5 PM – Gates open6 PM – Be Like Blippi Tour performance Tents, glass bottles, and alcohol are not allowed. Learn more and register as a vendor at cityofmobile.gov/events For more information, please contact us by calling 251-208-1550 or emailing events@cityofmobile.gov. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

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!

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

Join us for an exciting fusion of visual arts, music, crafts & goods at our 1st creative event that celebrates global cultures! This monthly block party will take place on Dauphin Street in Downtown Mobile, highlighting different cultures each time.  Dauphin Street Social is a casual, family-friendly gathering that supports local businesses and vendors while providing a fun experience for the community. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with old friends. Whether you come to dance, eat, play, or simply relax in great company, there’s something for everyone. Roosters will have a table setup with a full menu and bar to enjoy entertainment.  Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family, and embrace the community spirit as we transform Dauphin Street between The Frenchmen, Love & Adventure Studios and Roosters Taco & Tequila Bar into a vibrant space for celebration, laughter, and lasting memories.   Cultural Booths Brazil, México, Puerto Rico, France, Pakistán, Palestine, Senegal-Mali and Kenya-Senegal-Indonesia.  Cultural Entertainment Line up 630-650pm Egyptian Belly Dancers, directed by Valerie Morrison from Zuraka Belly Dancers of Mobile 650-710pm Scottish Bagpipes played by John Spivey from the Scottish Society of Mobile 710-730pm Traditional Irish dancing, directed by Julie Ann Black from Maccrossan School of Irish Dance 730-750pm American Celtic - Red McWilliams 750-810pm Egyptian Belly Dancers, directed by Valerie Morrison from Zuraka Belly Dancers of Mobile 830-850pm Mobile Alabama Africantown Drummers by Wayne Curtis   PREVIEW: Vision Boards for Mobile International Fashion Show & Exhibit, directed by Lee Callaghan from Mobile Parks & Recs.   Pending Countries for October: Japan, Peru, Iran, Ireland, Scotland, Ukraine, Egypt, Venezuela & Sierra Leone  See less Mobile, Alabama

Fall Movies in the Park: Hoppers | FREE Community Event Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and favorite movie snacks and join Mobile Parks and Recreation for an evening under the stars at Fall Movies in the Park. Our fall movie series brings family and friends together for free outdoor movies in some of Mobile’s neighborhood parks. On September 4, we’ll kick off the series at Hackmeyer Park with Hoppers. Bring the family, find a comfortable spot on the lawn and enjoy a movie night in the park. Event DetailsSeptember 46 to 9 p.m.Movie: HoppersMovie begins after sunset LocationHackmeyer Park3710 S. Conway DriveMobile, AL 36608

Save the date for KDLD's 1st Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo held at The Dauphin Island Marina. Tickets to compete are $10 plus a $4.99 surcharge. Tickets can be purchased through the Fishing Chaos app or website. Must be 16 and under. Fun for the whole family! We hope to see you there!

School Bus Organizer September 5, 2026 Registration Opens August 1 Kids Workshops: Activities & Crafts - The Home Depot

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.