Market in Green Park
2025-09-04, 2025-09-11, 2025-09-18 | Green Park Dauphin Island
Stop by Green Park every Thursday from 9am-5pm and every second Saturday from 9am-3pm to see what the island has to offer! This event provides an outlet for local farmers, crafters, and island businesses to promote their products, rentals, services, and more. If you would like to be part of the market please email mgodwin@townofdauphinisland.org.

First Friday Artwalk
2025-09-05 06:00 - 20:00 UTC | Eastern Shore Art Center
Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk! Event sponsored by Klarman + Day General Contractors and Walcott Adams Verneuille Architecture | Interiors. Live music inside by Cathy Brumback. Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served!
May not be suitable for young kids, but all are welcome.

Open Jump- $10 Special Price at Pump It Up Mobile
2025-09-05 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Pump it Up Mobile
Get that energy out with a discounted price! Enjoy jumping for 2 HOURS and 20 MINUTES for only $10 + tax per child. PARENTS ALWAYS FREE. Socks required for jumping. Save time by reserving your child’s space online

Ice Cream Jump at Pump it Up
2025-09-05 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Pump it Up Mobile
Ice Cream Jump!
Date : Friday Sep 5, 2025
Time : 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Details :
Stay cool, jump with us for 1 hour and 10 minutes, Get wiggles out, and enjoy a cold, smooth and tasty ice cream, Don’t forget your toppings!! $13 + tax per child. Price includes ice cream + toppings for the kids! All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time.

Family Line Dancing Party
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Gather Kids Place
Family Line Dancing Party at Gather!
TGIFN! Thank God It’s Family Night. 🙂 Hop into fall with a fun family night of music & dancing!
Theme: Sock hop! Fun socks encouraged! 50s inspired outfits welcomed- not required.
Family Line Dancing: Join Gather’s new Ballroom teacher Rachel Altman for a fun-filled family friendly line dancing lesson! Featuring classic party numbers like the: Electric slide, chicken dance, macarena & cotton eye joe!
Play: Event also includes time for families to relax and bond together in our play room or lounge.
Food: Grab some tacos at La Taqueria’s food truck! (Food sold separately) Gather will provide some (non alcoholic) drinks.
Hosted by Gather Community Center.
Looking forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, Leena & Jario & Gather hosts
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Family Line Dancing Party!
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Gather Kids Place
Family Line Dancing at Gather!
TGIFN! Thank God It’s Family Night. Hop into fall with a fun family night of music & dancing!
Theme: Sock hop! Fun socks encouraged! 50s inspired outfits welcomed- not required.
**Family Line Dancing: Join Gather’s new Ballroom teacher Ms. Rachel Altman for a fun-filled family friendly line dancing lesson! Featuring classic party numbers like the: Electric slide, chicken dance, macarena & cotton eye joe.**
(Live Music: is postponed to a future event)
Play: Event also includes time for families to relax and bond together in our play room or lounge.
Food: Grab some tacos at **La Taqueria’s food truck!** (Food sold separately) Gather will provide some (non alcoholic) drinks.
Tickets: $20 per family (Registration goes live Thursday, Aug 7 @ 8am!)

Gameday on The Green at Portside
2025-09-06 | 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!

Where
Portside on Main

Date
Saturday, September 6

Time

All Day

Event Schedule

All-Day Football Viewing

From the first kickoff at 11am, we’ve got every big college game on our giant outdoor screen. 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—all set up right on the grass.

VIEWING SCHEDULE:
Thursday, September 4: Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles @ 7:30 pm
Friday, September 5:
Saturday, September 6:
Sunday, September 7: Cardinals vs Saints @ Noon
*schedule of games is subject to change

Cost

FREE

Other

Deals + Specials

Kilwins: FREE chocolate dipped waffle cone, with the purchase of any size regular waffle cone
Gulf Babe: “First Down Frose” $10 Frose all gameday long and “Bloody Mary Blitz” $5 off Bloody Mary Boards (includes 2 Bloody Mary’s and all the toppings)!
Tee Off: $1.50 per wing, $4 domestic cans, $4 Michelob ultra draft, $3 off all menu cocktails, $2 off draft beer
Little Sunshine by the Sea: Bring your littles and join us for some tailgating fun at the Little Sunshine Tailgaters Club! Swing by to shop the pink play of the day, pick a prize from the Touchdown Treat Bucket, snack at the Sidelines Snack Station, unwind in the Quiet Zone, and enjoy more family-friendly fun all season long!”

10th ANNUAL CAR & CRAFT SHOW
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Cadillac Square Dauphin Island
The 10th annual Dauphin Island Car & Craft show will be held in Cadillac Square on Sept. 6 from 10am-3pm. Along with Cars and Crafts, we will also have food trucks: Guys Grill & Real Fruit Creamery, live music featuring The Southern Fire Band, along with a bounce house and face panting for the kids! Crafters and car owners are encouraged to REGISTER on our website now to get the early registration discount! Each car entered will receive a raffle ticket to enter to WIN lots of prizes and gift cards! Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the favorite cars! If you are a business and would like to sponsor this event please contact Town Hall.

10th Annual DI Car and Craft Show
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Cadillac Square Dauphin Island
LIVE MUSIC by the Southern Fire Band and fantastic FOOD TRUCKS featuring Guys Grill, Twist Sushi & Real Fruit Creamery!BOUNCE HOUSE, PETTING ZOO, & FACE PAINTING FOR KIDS!

Second Annual Pumpkin Patch
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Muffinjaw Designs, 610 St Anthony's St, Mobile, AL
Join us and other local artists/vendors for our Second Annual Pumpkin Patch! We will have our entire collection of handmade glass pumpkins plus other seasonal items available, along with quality goodies from other local vendors, FREE live glassblowing demonstrations, giveaways, and more!
Our annual pumpkin patch is free and open to the public. Bring the kids along with you for a fun-filled day of activities in downtown Mobile!

Cookie Fun Open Jump
2025-09-06 11:20 - 12:50 UTC | Pump it Up Mobile
– Join us for this NEW! “Cookie Fun” Open Jump! –Get ready for an action-packed adventure your kids won’t stop talking about!They’ll jump, bounce, and burn off some energy for a full hour and 10 minutes, all while grooving to their favorite tunes! But the fun doesn’t stop there, after all that jumping, they’ll get to indulge in a delicious chocolate chip cookie and refreshing drinks .Plus, they’ll have time to get creative, coloring awesome drawings and letting their imaginations run wild!
This is the ultimate playdate you don’t want to miss. Book now! and give your kids a day full of fun and memories!
PRICE: $13.00 + tax per kid
All ages welcome! 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

Once Upon a Story
2025-09-06 14:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown OWA
Stories come to life at Once Upon a Story in Downtown OWA!

September 6th, 2:00-8:00 pm

A day full of imagination and discovery awaits at Once Upon a Story in Downtown OWA on Saturday, September 6th, as we kick off Literacy Month! Enjoy FREE activities inspired by favorite stories and genres, from growing your own beanstalk and castle painting to meeting beloved characters around Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls. Kids can climb the 22-foot rock wall, bounce in a castle inflatable, take part in the fairytale trail, and enjoy free face painting.
Visit the Book Fair by Dorothy June at Story Book Manor and register for a Baldwin County Library card at the Splashpad. Plus, don’t miss the Friends of the Library Book Donation, starting September 1st, drop off your donations in front of Starbucks to help share the joy of reading.
As the evening winds down, gather for a special preview of Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse’s production of Sleepy Hollow on the OWA Island stage.
It’s a full day of books, crafts, entertainment, and the magic that only a great story can bring!
Schedule of Events
2:00pm-5:00pm:

Library Card Registration at the Splashpad
Live DJ music at the Splashpad

2:00pm-8:00pm:

Friends of the Library Book Donation at the Flagpole/Starbucks
Book Fair by Dorothy June at Story Book Manor located next to OWA Theater
Picture Portal at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed
Fairytale Trail at the Splashpad
Grow your own bean stalks at the Downtown Fountain
Castle Painting at the Waffles R Wild Alcove
Character meet & greet throughout Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls
Castle bounce house at the Sweet Tooth Alcove
22-foot rock climbing wall at the Splash Pad
Free face paint at the Sweet Tooth Flower Bed and Tropic Falls

2:00 until supplies last: Free Flower Cart at the Gulf Coast Rep Alcove
3:00pm-4:30pm: Book Bingo at Towne Tap
3:00-4:00pm: Storytime with the Orange Beach Library on the OWA Island Stage
4:00-4:30pm: Storytime with the Foley Library on the OWA Island Stage
5:15-6:15pm: Live Orchestra on the OWA Island Stage
6:30pm-7:00pm: Preview of Gulf Coast Rep –The Playhouse’s production of Sleppy Hollow on the OWA Island stage | Learn more about Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse: The Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse – OWA

International Fashion Show & Exhibit
2025-09-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | James Seals Community Center, 540 Texas Street
If you missed last year’s International Fashion Show & Exhibit, please try not to make the same mistake this year!
The event organizer Art Activities Specialist Lee Callaghan has this to say about this awesome event:
“This is bound to be a fashion show unlike any you’ve ever seen! Photo and cultural displays, as well as displays of traditional attire will be among the featured exhibits.
The main attraction? Tribute dresses created by local artists to honor this year’s selection of countries represented within our community. There will be food trucks to satisfy your cravings and surprise performances for your entertainment pleasure.
This grand display of our beautiful, culturally diverse community will be the highlight of your weekend and an event that will be the talk of the town for years to come!”
We don’t know about y’all…but we believe her! So be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6! For more information or if you want to get involved, you can reach out to Lee directly at lee.callaghan@cityofmobile.org

Bark in the Park!
2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | 522 Dauphin Street – Mobile, Al
Join us for a night of family fun with all things baseball and pups! We will be joined by the City of Mobile Animal Services with pups available for adoption! All the games on in The Outsider, Live music in Cedar Street and Wiffle Ball in the back lot for the kiddos with a special appearance from our own baseball legend, Jake Peavy!

Brandon Styles Variety Show
2025-09-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | OWA Parks & Resort
Brandon Styles Variety Show

Every Tuesday & Saturday at 7pm

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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!

Purchase tickets!

Mobile Bay Maker's Market
2025-09-07 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Mobile Bay Maker’s Market
Come 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.

Malbis Fall Market
2025-09-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Historic Malbis Nursery
Join us at the Malbis Market on Sunday, September 7th. We will be showcasing over 50 local vendors! This is a FREE family friendly event. Come out to the beautiful Historic Malbis Nursery and shop local!

Gabby's Dollhouse Live in Mobile, Al | October 8th, 2025 at 6pm
2025-09-08 - 2025-10-08 | Saenger Theatre
Terrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, in association with Universal Destinations and Experiences, present Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical world of the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation.
In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a color cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colors again to set things right.
Gabby, Pandy Paws and friends travel to the Cat-O-Sphere, Mermaid-Lantis and some favorite Dollhouse locations in search of the colors that will make rebuilding the rainbow, possible. Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart brings to life an exciting original story featuring incredible puppets, dynamic staging, a talented live show cast of singer-actor-puppeteers and songs from the beloved series, including “Hey Gabby”, “You Can’t Spell Meow Without Me” and “Sprinkle Party”.

Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0062A29D05D8C0

Kids Hand-Building with Jennifer Graham
2025-09-09 04:00 - 2025-09-30 17:30 UTC | Mobile Museum of Art
SEPTEMBER 9-30, TUESDAYS – 4:00-5:30
It’s never too early to catch the clay bug! Begin your journey with this ancient and versatile material with this 4-week course.
In this four-week class, your child will create functional and sculptural works of art in clay.
They will engage their hands and their imagination as they explore their creativity with this ancient artform.

LODA Artwalk Celebrates National Video Game Day
2025-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Dauphin Street
LODA ArtWalk is a free monthly event that showcases our visual, performing, and culinary arts community. The theme changes every month, and this month’s theme is National Video Game Day.
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 12, join us to explore local vendors, live music, and captivating art. Plus, visit the Kids’ Zone to make crafts and enjoy a gaming truck!
Learn more at https://www.cityofmobile.org/events/

Veterans Helping Veterans 4th Annual Car Show and Jeep Bash on the Bay
2025-09-13 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
September 13 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

4th Annual Veterans Helping Veterans Car Show & Jeep Bash. This is a charity car show benefiting local veterans, hosted by the P. L. Wilson Marine Corps League. Register at Veterans Helping Veterans Car Show & Jeep Bash – Car Show Pro.
For more information on the show, call 251-767-8489.

Central Midtown Family Festival & Taco Tailgate
2025-09-13 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 1260 Dauphin Street Mobile
Bring the whole crew to the Central Midtown Family Festival & Taco Tailgate — Sat, Sept 13 from 10–3 at 1260 Dauphin St! 🌮🎉 Expect tacos, kids’ activities, live music, vendors, and a ton of neighborhood fun. Rain or shine, we’ll see you there! ☀️🎶 Tickets: https://secure.givelively.org/event/loaves-and-fish-community-ministries-inc/taco-tailgate-family-fest

Annual Fall Market
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-09-20 14:00 UTC | 16821 ST Hwy 181
Join us for our Annual Fall Market, Indoor / Outdoor Event (parking lot sale) featuring our artist & crafters. Featuring eats by Howl-N-Dogs and Parking Lot Karaoke. Friday, Sept 19th, 10am till 4pm & Saturday, Sept 20th, 9am till 2pm.

Grounds Day Cleanup with Alabama Coastal Cleanup
2025-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | 7159 McIntyre St, Fairhope, Al
Join us for Grounds Day Cleanup, a morning of giving back to the land we love!
We’re excited to partner with the Alabama Coastal Cleanup as one of their official zones this year. Together, we’ll clear trails, spruce up play spaces, care for the creek, and remove litter that doesn’t belong in our forests or waterways. Every bag filled makes a real difference for our children, our community, and the Gulf ecosystem we all depend on.
Whether you’re a parent, student, alumni, or friend of Nature Connect, this is a chance to roll up your sleeves, get outside, and make a tangible impact.

Fall Arts and Crafts Show
2025-09-20 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Eastern Shore Baptist, Daphne, Alabama, 36526
ARTS & SHOWSaturday, September 209 am-1 pm, Eastern Shore Baptist Church Gym

Kids Day: Young Entrepreneur Showcase
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Innovation Portal
Join us to empower our youngest business minds to run their own small business! Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Register and find important information at https://www.cityofmobile.org/events/
Young Entrepreneur Showcase Mobile’s next generation of business leaders ages 5-17 are invited to showcase their creativity at the Young Entrepreneur Showcase. On September 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants can sell handmade products, offer professional services, or promote their businesses at Innovation Portal.
Registration for a booth is free, but participants must have a City of Mobile Business License in order to participate. The fee to obtain a Business License is $25. To obtain the Business License, participants must also attend the informational session on August 30 ahead of the event.
Pitch Competition Youth ages 14-17 may also participate in a Pitch Competition! Compete by presenting your ideas to local business leaders for a chance to win exciting prizes.

First Ever Fun Run For the Skylar Project
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | 29001 Bass Pro Drive, Spanish Fort
Join Us for the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk!
Date: September 20th Location: Double Ds Burger
Adults: $25 Teams of 5+: $20/person**Early Bird Special: Just $20 until August 15th!**What’s Included? A refreshing beverage (wine, beer, or soda) at the finish line Raffle ticket included! Prizes await: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place gift cards to Double D’s Burger & more!
Merch & Registration: Tumblers, T-shirts & goodies for sale! Photographer on-site + photo purchase options Possible DJ & Live Radio Station Coverage!
Volunteers: Expect some colorful fun with purple & lime green powder at the finish line! (white tops recommended!)
Face Painting & Caricatures by Kathy (12-2) Medals for all finishers & more surprises along the way!
Let’s make this event unforgettable—your support helps us grow! Interested in becoming a sponsor? We’ll be reaching out to local police, fire departments, and medical facilities for potential partnerships.
Join us for a day of health, fun, and community spirit!

Fall Shopper's Market
2025-09-20 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Fairhope Civic Center
Fall Shopper’s Market Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while supporting great causes!
Shop local vendors & food trucks First 50 shoppers receive a free Swag Bag! Pet Food Drive for The Haven – Bring cat or dog food or supplies to help pets in need $2 Admission (12 & Under Free) – All proceeds benefit Hunter’s Heart Foundation
Come out for a fun day of shopping, food, and giving back to the community!
