Native Animal Meet & Greet
Gulf State Park Nature CenterNative Animal Meet & Greet Sunday, August 24·10:00 – 11:00am Gulf State Park Nature Center, Orange Beach, AL 36561, USA notes Visit the Nature Center between 10 AM to 11 AM to meet one of our native animals! Discover how these remarkable species help educate our visitors about conservation efforts at Gulf State Park. Learn about their natural behaviors and the important roles they play in our complex ecosystem. Registration: Registration is preferred but not required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/native-animal-meet-greet Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 There is a $3 fee to enter the campground, where the Nature Center is located. Campground/Cabin guest do not have to pay gate fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093
Mobile Bay Maker’s Market
Mobile Bay Maker's MarketCome out and enjoy shopping local with our fantastic vendors! Special thanks to Hope Community for the wonderful location and to Rock and Roll Offs for sponsorship of the portables! ***IMPORTANT***If you are interested in applying to be a vendor, go to our website (found on our profile) for the vendor application. We will never make a comment on an event asking for more vendors. Those are ALWAYS a scam
Club Scout Pack 29 Pool Party!
Oakwood Swim & Racquet ClubGive Your Child the Gift of AdventureCub Scouts is more than camping and crafts — it’s a place where boys learn confidence, teamwork, and life skills while having a blast. From hiking trails to building Pinewood Derby cars, every meeting is packed with hands-on fun. Watch your child grow in character, make new friends, and create memories that last a lifetime. Join us — where fun, friends, and adventure meet!
Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens
Mobile Botanical GardensTales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns! Tales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens thanks to the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust. Join us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting. Tales and Trails in the Gardens is FREE for MBG members (Membership Benefits) (Join MBG Now) or with regular admission. But registration is required; register for Tales and Trails here.
Labor Day Weekend Party
OWA Parks & ResortSpend your Labor Day Weekend at Downtown OWA, where three days of family fun, live music, and festive activities bring the season to a close in the best way! From hands-on crafts and interactive games to live entertainment and photo-worthy moments, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. The Labor Day Car Show has been postponed, stay tuned for the new date announcement coming soon! On Sunday, cap off your holiday weekend with an unforgettable evening of live music leading into the Labor Day Fireworks Show, lighting up the sky at 8:50 p.m! With FREE entertainment and activities for all ages, the Labor Day Weekend Celebration at OWA is the perfect way to end summer with a bang! Check out all the details below. Schedule of Events Friday, August 29th All Day: Light-up marquee letters photo op at the Tropic Falls Flowerbed and across from Gulf Coast Rep Lawn games on OWA Island 2:00-8:00pm: “When I Grow Up…” canvas wall activity at the Downtown Fountain Labor Day craft by Uniquely Clever at the Waffles R Wild Alcove Interactive Career Village on OWA Island Shotzi the Robot Photobooth roaming around Downtown OWA Inflatable football, baseball and basketball on OWA Island Quarterback blitz football toss game inflatable at the Sweet Tooth/Towne Tap Alcove Patriotic t-shirt craft at the splashpad 3:30-5:30 pm: Live Music by Ryan Balthrop on the OWA Island Stage 6:00-8:00 pm: Live Music by The New Cahoots Saturday, August 30th All Day: Light-up marquee letters photo op at the Tropic Falls Flowerbed and across from Gulf Coast Rep 12:00-4:00pm: Waterproof Facepainting at Tropic Falls | Check out all Tropic Falls ticketing options: https://visitowa.com/plan-your-visit/tickets/. 2:00-8:00pm: Interactive Career Village on OWA Island Inflatable football, baseball and basketball on the OWA Island Stage Quarterback blitz football toss game inflatable at the Sweet Tooth/Towne Tap Alcove 5:00-9:00 pm: “When I Grow Up…” canvas wall activity at the Downtown Fountain Sunday, August 31st All Day: Light-up marquee letters photo op at the Tropic Falls Flowerbed and across from Gulf Coast Rep 12:00-4:00pm: Waterproof Facepainting at Tropic Falls 2:00-8:00pm: Shotzi the Robot Photobooth roaming around Downtown OWA “When I Grow Up…” canvas wall activity at the Downtown Fountain Labor Day craft by Uniquely Clever at the Waffles R Wild Alcove Inflatable football, baseball and basketball on OWA Island Quarterback blitz football toss game inflatable at the Sweet Tooth/Towne Tap Alcove Labor Day Craft by Uniquely Clever at the Waffles R Wild Alcove 2:00-3:30pm: Live music by Jenna McClelland Band on the OWA Island Stage 5:00-9:00 pm: Interactive Career Village on OWA Island 7:00-8:50pm: Live music by Chitlin’ Switch on OWA Island 8:50-9:00 pm: Labor Day Fireworks Show | Learn more: Fireworks
Summer Moon Meet Up
Summer Moon CoffeeWhether you’re new to the area or just looking for mom friends, this one’s for you Come hang with us! Summer Moon Friday, August 29th 12pm
Gameday on The Green
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! Event Schedule All-Day Football Viewing From the first kickoff at 11am, we've got every big college game on our giant outdoor screens. 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, giant Jenga, and more—all set up right on the grass
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!
Voyage Into the Tensaw Country
Holley Creek LandingLearn the story of Fort Mims! Duration 1 Hour About This one-hour excursion showcases several sites associated with the story of the Fort Mims area, including homesteads, ferry crossings, and the Old Federal Road. Very young children are allowed, but parents need to bring life vests for children under four years of age; the Coast Guard cannot guarantee the boat's life rings will fit toddlers. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Alabama River Journey (part of the event at Fort Mims)
Alabama River Journey (Part of the event at Fort Mims) Date: Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 Price: $27 for adults and $17 for kids ages 6-12 This narrated journey into area history provides a detailed overview of the Alabama River region during the early 1800s and its role in the Creek War.
Eastern Shore Mom’s Club at Ben’s U-Pick Flower Farm
Ben's U-Pick Flower FarmSunshine, giggles, and armfuls of flowers — join us for a morning at Ben’s U-Pick Flower Farm 🌸 📍23187 River Road South, Daphne 🗓️Saturday, August 30th ⏰9AM Bring a friend + bring your kids 🌼
Paws and Pancakes with Clovis
Clovis Cafe 19500 Boothe Road, Fairhope, AL, United StatesPaws and Pancakes with Clovis Hosted by: The Haven No-Kill Animal Shelter + Clovis Café Date & Time:Saturday, August 30, 20259:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Located at:Clovis Café – 19548 Boothe Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 Join us for a delicious morning of fun as The Haven teams up with Clovis Café to celebrate Clovis’ 2nd birthday! • Enjoy fresh pancakes & breakfast goodies• Meet adorable adoptable pets from The Haven• Kids’ face painting & family activities• Snap a selfie with Clovis the café mascot! How You Can Help: We’ll be collecting much-needed donations for the pets at The Haven: • Dry cat food • Paper towels • Bleach • Monetary gifts will also be gratefully accepted to support our lifesaving work — food, shelter, and medical care for homeless cats and dogs. Why It Matters Every bite and every smile helps homeless pets in Baldwin County get the second chances they deserve. Come celebrate, connect, and support your local no-kill shelter. For more info:Visit www.havenforanimals.orgor call (251) 929-3980. We can’t wait to see you at Paws and Pancakes with Clovis!
The Picky Eater Playbook for Parents
Ben May Main LibraryJoin us at Ben May Main Library in the Youth Programming room with Auburn University Extension Group! Children need a variety of foods from all food groups each day to support healthy growth and brain development. Early eating experiences can also affect how we eat as we get older and may influence the development of chronic diseases later in life. It is important to introduce young children to healthy foods, including a variety of fruits and vegetables. Getting children to accept a new food may be challenging and can result in parental worry and/or eventually giving up on introducing new foods. Check out the Alabama Human Sciences Extension Facebook page for the latest updates and exciting content! Join our community and stay connected: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaHumanSciencesExtension For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email the Main Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org.
Open Jump at Pump it Up
Pump it Up MobileCome 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
Summer Movie Daze (Trolls)
Parkway BranchProgram Type: Movies Age Group: All Ages Program Description Event Details Beat the heat, bring in the family to enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Parkway Branch! Bring the family and Join us as we watch the feature film Trolls (2016) PG | 1hr. 32 mins. After a forest tribe of cotton-candy-colored, shock-headed trolls discover that they're the new favorite gourmet treat for King Gristle, the unlikely duo of bubbly Poppy and worrywart Branch must rescue their friends from the royals' chef. 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.
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!
Sunset Concert
Fort Gaines Historic SiteThe Sunset Concerts are held at historic Fort Gaines. Tonight's concert features Rebecca Barry & Bust. Concerts begin approximately two hours prior to sunset and close with our traditional conch sounding by "King Conch & the Fritters" (AKA Peter Tanner & concert attendees)! Admission $5 (Free for children 12 & under).
10th Annual Community Heritage Festival
Robert L. Hope Community CenterJoin us at the Hope Community Center for a powerful celebration of heritage, history, and hope as we honor 10 years of unity and cultural pride during the Africatown Heritage Festival! This year’s festival takes place on Labor Day Weekend—a tribute to the generations of labor and resilience that built this community from the ground up. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!Live Performances by Local Artists This Sunday starting at1pm! Africatown Kids Korner – Art, Crafts, Games & More Senior Reflection Tent – Honoring Ancestors Free Food, Drinks, Free Gifts Informational Vendors • Family Fun • Community Love Let’s uplift the past, empower the present, and inspire the future—together. #Africatown #Prichard #mobilealabama
Light Up Labor Day
The Wharf- Main StreetAbout 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 & ResortWrap 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!