King Cake Off 2024
Mobile Civic CenterWho has the best King Cake on the Gulf Coast? YOU BE THE JUDGE! Join us for the 6th annual King Cake-Off on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Mobile Civic Center Expo Hall, located in the heart of downtown Mobile. Local bakeries, eateries, and grocery stores will compete to see who has the tastiest King Cake and King Cake-Inspired Treat on the Gulf Coast. This family-friendly event will feature live music, local vendors, kids' activities, King Cake tastings, and more! You definitely don't want to miss out on this tasty, one-of-a-kind event! This event, presented by PNC Bank, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast, and all contributions will go directly to support their mission—to give our children a caring and supportive adult mentor who will guide them to success, hold them accountable, and set their lives in a direction they never thought possible. Tickets go on sale on Black Friday! Get yours before they are gone!
Kids Fishing
Meaher State ParkJoin us at Meaher State Park for a fun morning of fishing with our naturalist! Bait will be provided, and we will have a few extra fishing poles for folks to use. Please bring your personal poles if you have them, as we will not have enough extras for everyone. Kids 15 and under do not need a fishing license, but anyone 16+ wishing to take part must have a freshwater fishing license. These can be purchased at www.outdooralabama.com *Be weather aware!* Any updates and changes to the event will be posted on our Facebook page. What to bring: water, snacks, sunglasses, weather appropriate clothing, and a fishing pole and tackle if you have them. Meet at our fishing pier Free for overnight guests, veterans, and children 12 and under $3 park entry fee for those over 12
Nature Art
Meaher State ParkJoin Meaher State Park's Naturalist for a fun nature based craft! We will be painting various shells that can be found locally, which you can then take home or leave with the park as a decoration! Meet at Pavilion 3 Free for overnight guests, veterans, and children under 12 $3 park entry fee for anyone else 12 and up