Join 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

Join 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

A literacy program for young children every Thursday morning. Reading stories and sharing activities in the Gardens - for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers. Registration required - call the office at (251)342-0555 Kickoff September 7th at 10:30AM Included in cost of admission / Free for MBG Members Sponsored by The Lilian Woolford Charitable Trust

Thursdays, October 26, November 16, December 21, January 25, February 22, & March 28 1 – 3 pm $5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session This class is for families to create together. Each month will feature a different art medium with a project tied to the MMofA collection. Parents are encouraged to stay and create with their families. Suitable for homeschool families.

The Mystic Krewe of Salty Paws hold its annual parade starting at the Water Tower on Saturday, January 27, 2024!   The Mystic Krewe of Salty Paws will hold its annual parade starting at the Water Tower on Saturday, January 27, 2024! This event is being sponsored by the Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce and is a fundraiser for the Animal Rescue Foundation. The pirate theme this year will be “Mythical Creatures and Other Fantastic Beasts”. Prizes will be awarded for Best Group, Most Creative, and Best Cart. We can't wait to see all our creatures! Follow our event page for updates! Cost will be $15.00 per person and pet. Additional people in your group will be $15.00 per person. Children ages 13 and under are free to walk in the parade and all pets and children must be accompanied by an adult. No bicycles allowed, but strollers or wagons are permitted. Golf carts are allowed, but will be placed in a group by the organizers. You will be allowed to throw beads, pet toys, stuffed animals and pet treats, but NO CANDY PLEASE! A pet release and waiver will be posted and anyone registered for the event will be acknowledging the terms and conditions. Get creative, dress up yourself, pets and wagons and join us for this worthwhile cause! Check out our map with parade route, parking and spectator areas! The parade will start in front of the water tower and head north on LeMoyne, right on Chaumont, right on Key, right on Bienville and end back at the water tower. The distance is 6/10th of a mile. Registration will begin at 9:00 am. Pre-registration is encouraged but onsite registration is available! Parade begins promptly at 10:00 am. Costume contest immediately following the parade! Salty Paws Pet Parade Rules and Waiver All animal owners must follow all posted parade rules. Please remember all pets must meet all guidelines and maintain current vaccinations (Rabies with tag number, DHLPP and Bordetella). Pet Rules: 1. All animal parade walkers must be pre-registered on the Eventbrite page or registered day of event on site. Each person in the parade must have an armband to participate. 2. Children accompanying pet owners must be supervised. 3. All pets must remain on a leash at all times and owner must remain with pet. 4. Aggressive dogs and female dogs in heat are not allowed. Owners must remove dogs from the event at the first sign of aggressive behavior. 5. Owners must dispose of waste properly in the designated on-site containers. 6. Only beads, animal toys and animal treats may be thrown during the parade. No candy!7. Owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their pet and are fully responsible for their pet's actions. 8. We want this to be a fun event with many more to follow and we look forward to meeting your beloved pets! By entering this event, you are indicating that you have read and understand the rules of this pet parade/event. You will not hold any person or organization responsible for the actions of your pet. You are liable for all damage and/or injury caused by your animal. There is no rain date for this event. Your registration fee is considered a donation to the Animal Rescue Foundation.

A literacy program for young children every Thursday morning. Reading stories and sharing activities in the Gardens - for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers. Registration required - call the office at (251)342-0555 Kickoff September 7th at 10:30AM Included in cost of admission / Free for MBG Members Sponsored by The Lilian Woolford Charitable Trust

Stop by the DPL Community Room to make a special Valentine gift for someone you love!

We are excited to announce we are starting story book time, hosted by our church for any children in the area ages 1-12, wanting to come listen ! This will be on Fridays at 2pm, starting February 2nd. We hope to see you and your littles there.

Kick off Mardi Gras season by joining us on the parade route from the Renaissance Hotel® on Royal Street and then west on St. Francis past Bienville Square for our annual Mardi Gras player parade. Local high school marching bands, our players in their college jerseys, college mascots, local dignitaries and NFL cheerleaders will precede the Order of Inca parade!

Hickory Ridge Subdivision in West Mobile is having their annual Kids Krewe Parade on Saturday, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. This is a family friendly event. The parade will take place on Timberly Road. No parking will be allowed on Timberly, but there is plenty of parking along the side streets in the neighborhood. For additional information on location, where to park, etc, email us at info@themobmom.com

Join us on Sunday, February 4th at the Historic Malbis Nursery for our first event of 2024! Invite your friends to this FREE event and shop with over 50 local vendors at the Malbis Winter Market! We will have food trucks and more! See you soon!

Thursdays, December 14, January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9  10 – 11:30 a.m. $5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session Join us for single sessions of sensory-based art projects designed especially for toddlers and preschool children. Toddler time is open to children ages 1 through 5.

A literacy program for young children every Thursday morning. Reading stories and sharing activities in the Gardens - for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers. Registration required - call the office at (251)342-0555 Kickoff September 7th at 10:30AM Included in cost of admission / Free for MBG Members Sponsored by The Lilian Woolford Charitable Trust

Dive into the ultimate tropical vibes at Tropics Falls with Tuki’s Friday Fun Nights starting January 5th through February 9th, every Friday from 4-9 PM! Be immersed in a tropical paradise by relaxing in Castaway Creek or taking a ride on Rollin’ Thunder. Then, sit back and grab a bite to eat or enjoy a refreshing drink with a meal-deal special. This family-friendly event also includes the added fun of a DJ, Bubbles, Balloon Artists, and Lawn Games! Plus, any guest that attends will receive a $1 off coupon for Midway Games! Don’t forget to be on the lookout for Tuki the Toucan making surprise appearances! Are you a Tropic Falls season passholder? Come out and enjoy the exclusive designated Season Pass area inside the waterpark with a private meet & great with Tuki along with free crafts, leis & arcade play for each season passholder! Tropic Falls admission is required but catch the enjoyment with a special Twilight ticket price of $49.99++ beginning at 4pm! $2 Meal Deals Stop by one of the eateries inside Tropic Falls for $2 specials on select items Hot Dogs Pizza Slice – Only available at Grub Basket of Fries Size Soda

Parent’s Night Out is an Event to Benefit parents seeking affordable childcare for a Valentines Date Night, or a mom’s night out- and also this event benefits our Youth Students as all the profits will go to support their Summer Mission Trip to New York City. We have a fun evening planned of Childcare on February 9th (2/9/24) from 5:30-8:30PM. We have highly trained and trusted professionals to watch and oversee every age group. Cost is only $20 Per Child, and this includes Dinner for your child. Register now through knollwoodchurch.net/events or text the word “ nightout ” to 251-319-4767