Help us empty the shelter by adopting or fostering a pet during 4th of July weekend! Walk-ins are welcome from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6. Adoption fees will be waived for approved applicants.  Plus, celebrate Independence Day at our volunteer dog walk on Friday, July 4! Participants will complete a volunteer application at the shelter. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.

Make a splash every Friday at H2OWA, part of the Summer Series at Downtown OWA! From May 30th through August 8th, head to Downtown OWA every Friday for a full lineup of free water-filled fun the whole family can enjoy. Kids can beat the heat at the Downtown Splashpad, race down the giant slip-n-slide, or jump around on water inflatables in the Native Treasures Alcove. Explore lawn games scattered throughout Downtown, get creative with water-themed crafts at Gussie’s Flowerbed, and don’t miss the underwater photo op at the Fountain for the ultimate summer selfie. Schedule of Events: 5:00 – 9:00 pm: Water Activities at the Downtown Splashpad Slip-n-slide/water inflatable at the Native Treasures Alcove Lawn Games throughout Downtown OWA Underwater Photo Op at the Downtown Fountain Aura Adventure Kayaking Scavenger Hunt

Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with dazzling fireworks, games and activities, live music, delicious food, and non-stop family fun! Join us on July 4, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate Independence Day at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. This free, family-friendly event offers delicious food from various food trucks, interactive games and activities, live music by Tip Tops and Fly By Radio, and FIREWORKS! Come create lasting memories as we celebrate our nation's independence. Event Highlights Live performance by Tip Tops (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) Live performance by Fly By Radio ( 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Inflatables Games Face painting by Bubbles Caricature by Kathy Fireworks show at 9 p.m. Parking costs $10 for cars and $30 for RVs. CASH ONLY. The parking lot will not accept new cars after 8:15 p.m. Register as a food vendor by June 27. Click here to read the FAQs. For more information, please contact us by calling 251-208-1550 or emailing events@cityofmobile.org. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

Join us at Daphne City Hall for Marvelous Mondays this summer! July 7 - The Science Lady

Visit any time from 1:00 pm - 5:00pm and enjoy free admission into the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde! Also on Free Sunday: Colonial Fort Condé presents The Capture of Captain James Willing! Join us for this free 1-hour event in the Fort Courtyard at 2:00pm. In celebration of Independence Day, we invite guests to partake in a unique historical reenactment about Mobile during the Revolutionary War. Learn about how one man put his life on the line to try to bring the American cause to the people of British-occupied Mobile. Admission is free!

Say aloha to your new favorite summer tradition—the Luau Party at Downtown OWA! As part of our Summer Series, this weekly Tuesday night celebration brings the spirit of the islands every Tuesday from May 27 through August 5, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Get swept away by the sounds of live island music, experience the grace of hula dancing, and enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with tropical fun for all ages. Whether you’re joining the conga line or simply enjoying a sunset stroll through Downtown OWA, this Luau Party is your Tuesday getaway right in the heart of Downtown OWA—no sunscreen required. Schedule of Events: 5:00-8:30 pm: Tropical Crafts at the Downtown Fountain 5:30-8:30 pm: Live Entertainment at the Splashpad/throughout Downtown OWA 5:00-9:00 pm: Luau Activities at the Native Treasures Alcove 5:00-9:00 pm: Tropical Photo Op at the Sweet Tooth Alcove 5:00-9:00 pm: Lawn games throughout Downtown OWA

Visit the Fairhope Public Library on July 10th for the Friends of the Fairhope Library's monthly book sale. From 9 am-3 pm explore our collection of bargain books, magazines, puzzles and more! Cash or checks only.

Shark Week Trivia Night: Pop Culture Trivia Challenge Edition! July 17 |  7 PM The Bull at Eastern Shore Centre, Spanish Fort It’s time to dive into the deep end of pop culture! From Jaws to Sharknado, to Baby Shark —we’re talking all the iconic sharks that ever made a splash on screen and in your head.  Bring your squad, battle it out, and win prizes! Laugh, drink, and flex your shark smarts all night long. Warning: May contain chum and childhood nostalgia. Be there or be fish food.

Hey Pre-K to 5th Graders! Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us at our Wrap-Up Block Party! This is also the LAST DAY to turn in your reading logs and bingo sheets!

Make a splash every Friday at H2OWA, part of the Summer Series at Downtown OWA! From May 30th through August 8th, head to Downtown OWA every Friday for a full lineup of free water-filled fun the whole family can enjoy. Kids can beat the heat at the Downtown Splashpad, race down the giant slip-n-slide, or jump around on water inflatables in the Native Treasures Alcove. Explore lawn games scattered throughout Downtown, get creative with water-themed crafts at Gussie’s Flowerbed, and don’t miss the underwater photo op at the Fountain for the ultimate summer selfie. Schedule of Events: 5:00 – 9:00 pm: Water Activities at the Downtown Splashpad Slip-n-slide/water inflatable at the Native Treasures Alcove Lawn Games throughout Downtown OWA Underwater Photo Op at the Downtown Fountain Aura Adventure Kayaking Scavenger Hunt

Gem Amethyst Rock Fossil Sale July 12, 13 (9am - 5pm) - (Mobile/Daphne, AL) Sale date and times:Saturday July 12 - 9am – 5pmSunday July 13 - 9am - 4pm Address:Hampton Inn Mobile – East Bay/ Daphne (Show Room)29451 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL 36526 • Admission = Free• Parking = Free• Forms of payment: Cash preferred, C Card ++ MeteoritesCabochonsBeautiful Amethyst Cathedrals (5” to 5’)1000(s) rocks and fossils starting at only $5 each.Crystals Minerals Fossils Gems - literally 1000 of exquisite specimens from around the world

Come craft with Coastal Makers! They will be at the Loxley Community Center on July 12! 10:00 a.m. - Ages 5yr - 13yr will be led through creating a Driftwood Wind Catcher. 1:00 p.m. - Ages 14yr - Adults will be led through creating a Mosaic. The Loxley Community Center is located at 2131 E Relham Dr. directly across the street from the Loxley Police Station. Free, but must register. Space is limited and registration is required for this event. To register, call the LPL at (251) 965-5695

Hey parents Looking for some Sleepy-Summer fun? Bring the kiddos to Books-A-Million for a Bluey Sleepytime Event—a cozy “night” of stories, giggles, and Bluey magic. Pajamas encouraged, cuteness guaranteed(We’ll be in ours!) 1PM-4PM3962 Airport Blvd, Unit 14, Mobile, AL. 36608

Joins us Saturday the 12th at 2:00 PM for a Richard Scary scavenger hunt and story time! We will have activities and a craft to do! We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for "Dunks for Wishes" on July 12th from 5 PM to 9 PM! This exciting event features a dunk tank where every splash helps grant a wish for a local child through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We're inviting community favorites like police officers, firefighters, the mayor, council members, coaches, and anyone eager to join the fun to take a turn in the dunk tank. Enjoy live music, activities for all ages, and a foam party—it's a night you won't want to miss! Get ready to satisfy your cravings with Double DS Burger at the event! Enjoy delicious burgers, cold beer, and the best margaritas around. Make sure to stop by and treat yourself while having a blast at "Dunks for Wishes"!

Join us for our first Pop-up Park & Block Party at Marjorie Snook Park, located behind City Hall! Pop-Up Parks are designed to bring awareness to underutilized green spaces throughout our City. Live music will be provided by the Funky Lampshades-so bring your comfy chairs or blankets to sit. The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be selling beverages for ALL ages and Sugar Love food truck will be on-site for dinner! The Orange Beach History Museum will have extended hours until 8:30 p.m., so stop in and check them out! What's a park without a little competition? We'll hold our first annual hot-dog eating competition, for ages 18 and up, during intermission. Grand Prize winner gets lots of cool prizes, plus a year's free membership to the Orange Beach Fitness Center! The Orange Beach Fire Department will be using their water truck to keep the kids cool and a water-feature inflatable will be provided-so make sure the kiddos bring a towel and change of clothes! Golf cart use is encouraged and designated cart parking will be in the grass lot in front of Fire Station 1.

Bring a blanket or a chair and join us for food trucks and a Summer concert!

We had to take a rain check for our originally scheduled program, so let's try this again, shall we! Get ready (AGAIN) for our first  Dive-In Movie of the Summer, hosted by the MPRD Aquatics Department!  Grab your towels and donut floaties, and meet us at Dotch Community Center Pool on Saturday, July 12 for the showing of the hit film, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The Dotch Community Center Pool will close at 5:00 p.m. on that Saturday evening and re-open for Dive-in guests at 6:30 p.m.  The movie will begin promptly at sundown. Until then, enjoy exciting Sonic-themed pool games  and snacks from our featured food trucks!  Small beach chairs and mini-coolers are welcome. No glass bottles are permitted in the pool area. Looking forward to seeing you all there! It is going to be a great time!

Join us at Oscar Johnson Park in Silverhill for a Sundae Funday! You can purchase your ice cream from Brodie's Cream & Bean and the Town will provide all the toppings! We will have bounce houses for the kids. Just a fun family friendly afternoon!

Join us for Family Movie Monday this July at 2 pm in the library community room! Snacks will be provided! Movie Showings:Lilo and Stitch (2002) - July 14Encanto - July 21Dog Man - July 28