Join the City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Department for a Movies in the Park this spring! This is a free event in which you can hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us. Movies in the Park includes screenings of eight different movies in four different parks and community centers. All indoor events will begin at 6 p.m., and all outdoor events will begin at sunset. Spring Movie Series Schedule March 28, 2024 | Figures Community Center (658 Donald St.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Rated PG Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.Indoors, All Ages April 4, 2024 | James Seals Community Center & ParkBarbie, Rated PG-13 Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 11, 2024 | Matthews Park (3700 Michael Boulevard)Talladega Nights, Rated PG-13 Comedy about the rise and fall and rise again of a NASCAR driver and his good-ol'-boy sidekick.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 18, 2024 | Dotch Community Center/Michael Dow AmphitheaterTrolls Band Together, Rated PG This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger.Outdoors, All Ages April 25, 2024 | Crawford Murphy ParkAsteroid City, Rated PG-13 In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages.A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Outdoors, Teens & Adults May 2, 2024 | Newhouse Community CenterPuss ‘N Boots The Last Wish, Rated PGOutdoors, All Ages May 9, 2024 | Hillsdale Community Center Turning Red, Rated PG Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’sdutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. Indoors, All Ages May 16, 2024 | DeTonti Square ParkElvis, Rated PG-13 A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with hisenigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between thetwo spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.Outdoors, Teens & Adults By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Events will be held rain or shine. Follow us on social media @mobileparksandrec and @cityofmobileevents for rain locations. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks!

Fun for the whole family Duration 1 hours About . Come along on a brief relaxing voyage departing from the Bartram Landing at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center as we experience nature's splendor and be back in time to grab a seafood dinner on the Causeway! Age & Fitness 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. Meeting Location This cruise departs from the Bartram Landing at the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30841 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527 When To Arrive Arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes prior to boarding to allow for travel time and to check-in and board. Parking Plenty of parking at dock area. Food & Drinks Guests may bring bottled water and snacks if desired Bring binoculars if desired for the best views of area wildlife

Community Art Market      We are so excited to be hosting the inaugural Community Art Market at USA Wesley Foundation, a United Methodist Church college ministry! Located directly across from the Mitchell Center at the University of South Alabama, South Wesley welcomes students of all backgrounds to join in Outreach, Fellowship, Worship, Discipleship, and Missions. We aim to create a safe environment for students to connect, serve, and grow!      The Spring Community Art Market will be held on Saturday, April 13th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This will be a time of fun and fellowship, celebrating local artists and makers from all corners of the place we call home! Join us for a family-friendly event, complete with arts and crafts, local music, kids' areas, face painting, and much more!      Have questions? Contact kb smith at kb@usawesley.org. We look forward to seeing you in the spring!

The City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department celebrates World Autism Month! This is the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy storytime, the quiet zone, playtime with bubbles, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it! Date: Saturday. April 13th Time: 10:00 AM-Noon Location: West Regional Library (5555 Grelot Rd. Mobile, AL 36609)     For more information, contact MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.

The Mobile Chocolate Festival, a celebration of all things chocolate, will be held at The Grounds on Saturday April 13, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., with all proceeds to benefit Penelope House. Carlisle Medical is the Moon Pie Sponsor and The Hargrove Foundation, New Horizons Credit Union and Tyndall Federal Credit Union are the Truffle Sponsors. BonBon Sponsors include: Advantage IT Management, Airbus, Gardberg & Kemmerly, Joe Bullard Automotive, Tara & Shawn Kleinpeter, Theodore Pitsios, Author-Walking in the Light, and Rich's Car Wash. The 14th Annual Mobile Chocolate is a wonderful, one day family fun event! There will be vendors offering samples of their chocolate-related products as well as selling their products. Vendors vary from having chocolate-themed wares to succulent confections to jewelry to bath and body products. Also featured: Children’s Area, Mobile Fixture’s “Decorate Your Apron” Booth, Chocolate Challenge featuring professionals, amateurs, and youth divisions, Project Yum Way where students and aspiring designers participate in a fashion display of chocolate inspired fashions made from chocolate candy wrappers, Cupcake Booth, Chocolate Martini tasting, Fishing Booth, Magic Memories Photo Booth, Cruise-In, music by Franklin Pratt, and the Balloon Drop! Admission is free for children 3 & under; General admission $10.00/ $5.00 for children 4-12; tickets available at Bloomin’ Lollipops, Domke Market, EllenJay, Flour Girls, Penelope’s Closet, and Three Georges; can purchase online or day of the event.

Survival Principles Instruction Program for Kids   Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Price: Complimentary with regular park admission of $5 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12; under 6 is free. Program takes place at Old House Site   Blakeley is a partner with several local search and rescue teams. These non-profit volunteer organizations provide vital trained personnel and resources to law enforcement, fire rescue, US Coast Guard, and other agencies in our region during emergency situations. During this special series of programs, children will be introduced to a few of the most basic survival principles that could mean life or death in the unfortunate event they became lost or separated from adults in the outdoors. They will also get a chance to meet some of the specially-trained dogs which assist professional rescue teams in locating lost or injured individuals in wilderness settings.   Complimentary with regular park admission or registration for our Junior Naturalist Program at 11:00 AM. Events take place at the Old House Site.

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 1:00-2:30 PM Price: $21/adults and $14/kids ages 6-12 This 90-minute excursion into the wild and scenic Mobile-Tensaw Delta--known as the "American Amazon,"--introduces visitors and residents alike to a truly astounding natural habitat. This cruise departs from the Bartram dock at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center.  

Join us for the 4th Annual Kites Over Mobile, a thrilling Kite Festival at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park! Dates: - Saturday, April 13: 10 am - 5 pm (Music by DJ Blayze, followed by The Will Thompson Band from 3-5 pm) - Sunday, April 14: Noon - 5 pm (Music by DJ Geaux) Location: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL 36602 Highlights: - Professional Kite Flying Demonstrations - Show Kite Displays - Kite Hospital - Kites for Sale Onsite or Bring Your Own! - Face Painting - Live DJ and Music - More Fun Family Activities! Parking: $5 For additional information, contact MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org and stay tuned for updates and weather-related info on social media: - Instagram & Facebook: @MobileParksAndRec, @CityOfMobileEvents Get ready for a weekend filled with high-flying fun for the whole community!

Welcome to the Baldwin County Strawberry Festival! The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a much-anticipated local tradition held annually at Loxley Municipal Park. Every year, visitors join us from all around the Southeast to enjoy the special events, car shows, music, crafts and, of course, the strawberry shortcakes! Whether you're a festival veteran or first-timer, we invite you to join us for this year's event. Not only will you share a memorable experience with friends and family, but you will also help us raise funds for worthy causes right here in our community. Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a local non-profit organization and all event proceeds stay local. Funds raised benefit Loxley Elementary School and the ARC Baldwin County, Inc. Our festival weekend starts on the second Saturday of April each year.

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 10:00-11:30 AM Price: $25 for adults/$18 for kids ages 6-12   Come along with birding enthusiasts from throughout the Gulf Coast region as we explore one of the richest bird habitats in the nation! Educators at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, will help guide us in identification of the numerous species found in the lower Mobile-Tensaw Delta

Date: April 13, 2024 Time: 9:00-10:30 AM Price: Complimentary with regular admission   Kids ages 12 and under are invited to participate in a fun hands-on learning program sponsored by the Alabama Master Naturalists. Learn about our native trees, build pine cone barometers, create leaf art, learn about keeping a nature journal and more. All supplies are provided. Complimentary with regular park admission and/or registration to our Junior Naturalist Program. Pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event takes place at the Old House Site prior to Survival Principles Instruction Program (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) The Alabama Master Naturalists are trained volunteers who promote awareness and understanding of Alabama's natural world through science-based information and research.

Join the City of Semmes for a picnic in the park and water fun. We will have wet inflatables and will open the splash pad for the season. Our firemen will be grilling hotdogs. They will be served at noon while supplies lasts. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and towels.

What's Spring Break without a fun vibe? Breakthrough Teens has this and more for all teens and young adults during our Spring Break Bash. There's food and drinks, a live DJ, games, water fights, and more. This will be the anticipated event to kick off spring break!

Tweens and teens, get ready to engage your artistic abilities with this brand new program geared toward creating artworks through various media!

Join the City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Department for a Movies in the Park this spring! This is a free event in which you can hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us. Movies in the Park includes screenings of eight different movies in four different parks and community centers. All indoor events will begin at 6 p.m., and all outdoor events will begin at sunset. Spring Movie Series Schedule March 28, 2024 | Figures Community Center (658 Donald St.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Rated PG Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.Indoors, All Ages April 4, 2024 | James Seals Community Center & ParkBarbie, Rated PG-13 Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 11, 2024 | Matthews Park (3700 Michael Boulevard)Talladega Nights, Rated PG-13 Comedy about the rise and fall and rise again of a NASCAR driver and his good-ol'-boy sidekick.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 18, 2024 | Dotch Community Center/Michael Dow AmphitheaterTrolls Band Together, Rated PG This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger.Outdoors, All Ages April 25, 2024 | Crawford Murphy ParkAsteroid City, Rated PG-13 In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages.A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Outdoors, Teens & Adults May 2, 2024 | Newhouse Community CenterPuss ‘N Boots The Last Wish, Rated PGOutdoors, All Ages May 9, 2024 | Hillsdale Community Center Turning Red, Rated PG Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’sdutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. Indoors, All Ages May 16, 2024 | DeTonti Square ParkElvis, Rated PG-13 A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with hisenigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between thetwo spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.Outdoors, Teens & Adults By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Events will be held rain or shine. Follow us on social media @mobileparksandrec and @cityofmobileevents for rain locations. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks!

Join us for the return of everyon'es favorite lunchtime concert series, Brown Bag by the Bay, happening every Thursday, April 4 - May 30, 2024, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Daphne's May Day Park. Complete line-up coming soon!

Join us for creative fun in the sun as we explore the outdoors to create cyanotype sun prints and nature prints using a variety of art materials. Visitors to the art studio will create two types of nature themed prints through guided instruction on monotype and cyanotype printing techniques. COST: $5 per family for MMofA Members | $10 per family for Not-Yet Members

Join us for songs, stories, and playtime every Friday in April at Centennial Park! Weather permitting, we will see you all there at 10:30 am!

Heritage Park Marketplace will showcase a variety of arts and crafts as well as plants, vegetables, fruits, and gift items. The marketplace will operate from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with live entertainment beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a movie at dusk. Those who come for the music and a movie are asked to bring a chair or a blanket for seating.