13th Annual Dawes Christmas Parade
2900 Dawes RdWe’re excited to host the 13th Annual Dawes Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th at 1pm! Surge Church invites businesses, organizations, and groups to participate in our community’s Christmas Parade. Participation is based exclusively on the ability of the businesses, organizations and groups to provide appropriate family entertainment suitable to the occasion.
All is Bright at ESC
Eastern Shore CentreThe MAGIC is returning this holiday season at Eastern Shore Centre! Join us for All is Bright Bring the entire family out on Saturday, December 13th from 6-8 PM to enjoy the Spanish Fort City parade and to help us welcome Santa to The Centre! Following the parade, join us on the green space near California Dreaming for a tree lighting ceremony, live music, pop-up vendors, photo booth, kids activities, and maybe even a little snow!
The Nutcracker
Saenger TheatreThe beloved holiday classic returns! Outstanding guest artists share the stage with Mobile Ballet Company and students in The Nutcracker, the cherished Mobile holiday tradition with exciting choreography by Artistic Director Katia Garza. Create magical memories with the whole family as Clara and The Nutcracker dance and her dreams take flight. Perfect for all ages, newcomers and devoted ballet lovers alike.
Holiday Market and Family Day
Jordan Beech Farms & Venue 25331 Austin Rd, Daphne, AlabamaJoin us for the 2nd annual Holiday market & family day with Bay Area Events! December 20th 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come spend a fun day in the farm with activities for the whole family! music by Ella Salter food trucks Face painting Pony rides photos with Santa Local vendors
Bubbles & Beats
OWA Parks & ResortThe ultimate kids New Year’s celebration is back in Downtown OWA! On December 27th, bring the littles to Bubbles & Beats, and join the ultimate street party filled with bubbles, music, and activities everyone in the family can enjoy. Dance through the day at the Disco Dome Party or pop into fun at the Bubble Foam Party! With free hands-on crafts and entertainment for children of all ages, Bubbles & Beats is the perfect way to close out the year with your loved ones! Schedule of Events: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Bubble Foam party truck at the Waffles R Wild Alcove Disco Dome Party at the Downtown OWA fountain Free facepainting at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed Balloon artist on the Island Caricature artist at the Downtown OWA Fountian Bubbles Thought Downtown OWA Stilt walkers roaming throughout Downtown OWA 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Interactive Fireworks Craft in Downtown OWA Make your own NYE Crown in Downtown OWA 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Sparks & Sounds in Downtown OWA | Check out all the details: Sparks & Sounds
Sparks & Sounds
OWA Parks & ResortMark your calendars, Spark & Sounds returns to Downtown OWA with a day filled with upbeat entertainment, hands-on activities, and New Years Eve fun for all ages! Enjoy roaming performers, themed crafts, and plenty of family-friendly fun as Downtown OWA turns into a lively celebration. As the evening builds, the party shifts to the OWA Island stage with back-to-back live music. The night ends with a fireworks show that lights up the sky, making Spark & Sounds one of the most exciting celebrations to end the year! Schedule of Events: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Bubbles & Beats in Downtown OWA | Check out all the details: Bubbles & Beats 10:00 am – 9:00 pm: Free train adventures throughout Downtown OWA Interactive Fireworks Craft in Downtown OWA Make your own NYE Crown in Downtown OWA 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Live performance by AVINU on the OWA Island stage 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Free facepainting and NYE themed craft at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed 5:30 – 7:00 pm: Live performance by Edgewood Heavy on the OWA Island stage 7:15 – 9:00 pm: Live performance by The Tip Tops on the OWA Island stage 8:00 – 9:00 pm: Grab free light-up items & fireworks glasses before the fireworks show throughout Downtown OWA 8:50 – 9:00 pm: Fireworks show Tropic Falls Hours for Dec. 27th: Theme Park: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Water Park: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mobile & Baldwin County Family New Year’s Eve Events
For our full list and event details visit New Year’s Eve Events in Mobile & Baldwin County - MOB Moms
First Friday Art Walk
401 Oak Street Fairhope, ALEastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk! Event sponsored by Prestwood Law Firm. Live music inside by Jay Megginson. Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served! Eastern Shore Art Center Opens the New Year with First Friday Art Walk! Join ESAC for a Permanent Collection take-over of ALL galleries! NEW EXHIBIT: Herman BischoffThe Art Center’s largest gallery focuses on the work of late artist Herman Bischoff, a long-time supporter of ESAC's mission. Exhibited paintings show his breadth of work from horses at the polo fields to figure illustration. NEW EXHIBIT: Pinky Bass and FriendsA recent addition to the ESAC Permanent Collection is a selection of Pinky Bass artwork from the 2024 exhibit “THREAD OF (dis)INTEGRATION” originally displayed at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. A major part of that exhibit was a collaboration between Pinky and various Fairhope/Mobile artists, including two large Coptic bound books. Featured artists within the Permanent Collection also including Mannie Pair, Frank Caperton, Jean Lawrence, Michael Banks and much more. NEW EXHIBIT: Members’ Sales GalleryWorks by ESAC’s Artist Level Members and above. This gallery changes out every two months and features all sorts of art mediums, all for sale! All exhibits will be on display through February 27, 2026
Ice Skating Rink presented by Pepsi
The WharfLet us bring winter to you! Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice from November 14 - January 19. All skaters are required to complete a waiver before coasting on blades along the Gulf Coast with us. Sign the e-waiver before you arrive to save time in line. Want to give back this season? Join us for Skate 5, Give 5 Tuesdays! Guests can lace up their skates and glide into the holiday season and make a meaningful impact while doing it. Every Tuesday through December 10, The Wharf will donate $5 to Toys for Tots for each skate purchase, matched dollar-for-dollar by Heather Loper & Associate at Keller Williams Alabama Gulf Coast, during the Skate 5, Give 5 initiative. It’s a wonderful way to spread joy while enjoying some time on the ice! Where Across from Portside on the corner of Main Street and Wharf Lane Date Friday, January 2 Upcoming Events Time 10 am - 10 pm Event Schedule November 14-23: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm November 24-26 + 28-29 (Thanksgiving Break): 10 am – 10 pm November 27 (Thanksgiving Day): CLOSED November 30-December 21: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm December 22+23: 10 am - 10 pm December 24 (Christmas Eve): 12-4 pm December 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED December 26-27: 10 am – 10 pm December 28: Sunday: Noon - 8 pm December 29+30: 10 am - 10 pm December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10 am – Midnight January 1-3: 10 am – 10 pm January 4: Noon - 8 pm January 5-18: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm January 19: 10 am - 10 pm * Friday + Saturday nights Live DJ @ 7-10 pm No DJ on December 26 + 27 Cost All major credit cards accepted. General Admission: $15 (includes skate rental) Combo Pass (Ice rink + Ferris wheel): $20 Frequent Skater Pass (10 passes): $100 Socks: $3/pair Bring a 20oz Pepsi product bottle and receive $2 off Other Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support of the ice rink Presenting Sponsor Pepsi Gold City of Orange Beach Sawgrass Bronze Baldwin EMC Beebe’s Hancock Whitney Waste Management CMC Gas Alabama Beaches Island Church Kutter’s - trade LOOK Dental Crew Sanddollar Lifestyles SOHO Spectrum Resorts Coastal Marquee Printing Pros
Hot Chocolate Fun Run
Fleet Feet MobileMcGregor Avenue is *finally* open and we're having a fun run to celebrate! Join us on the first Saturday of the New Year for a 1.6 mile walk or 3.6 mile run up our newly renovated street. We'll have a hot chocolate bar when you get back at the store, plus some fun goodies and mystery bags for our raffle. Routes: 1.6 Mile walk: head up McGregor and turn back at the new roundabout on Dauphin St. 3.6 Mile run: head up McGregor and turn back at Old Shell Rd. Event Schedule: 8:00 AM - Fun Run Sign-in: check in at the store and drop off belongings. 8:15 AM - Fun Run Start: runners and walkers leave from the store and head up McGregor Ave. 9:30 AM - Raffle prizes: Earn 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent in-store before 9:30 AM! Bring a friend and let's check out the new road!
Saturday Storytime
Daphne Public Library Daphne, AlabamaJoin us on Saturday, January 3rd in the community room for a special Saturday Storytime!
Brandon Styles Variety Show
OWA Parks & ResortA 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!
LODA ArtWalk Celebrates National Hobby Month
Downtown MobileLODA ArtWalk is a free monthly event that showcases our visual, performing, and culinary arts community. This January, we're celebrating National Hobby Month! Join us to explore local vendors, nonprofits, live music, and captivating art from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 9. There will be fun, hands-on hobby activities for all ages, and Kids Zone will feature DIY craft projects.
Open Farm Day!
Maynard Family FarmIf you missed out on our recent drawing for a free farm tour, we have something for you! Next Saturday, 1/10/25 we have decided to have an open farm day for anyone who would like to come meet baby Christmas, and the rest of our amazing animals! You will be able to book time slots to come out and meet: -Miniature highland Cows, including our newest calf Tootsie -Alpacas -Miniature donkeys -Miniature horses, Elsa and Onna -goats, including our newest baby Christmas -Sheep -Draft horses -Bunnies, including newest babies! -Mini pigs, and our new baby Puma -chickens -ride our sweet pony, Heira! (100lbs and under please) You can go inside most of the enclosures and pet/feed the animals! We will sell a limited number of tickets each hour to avoid crowding. Tickets will cost $15 and children 2 and under are free! As of now the weather looks like it will not rain until late evening Saturday. If it looks like rain we will have options for refunds or rescheduling!
Little Tikes Open Jump at Pump It UP
Pump it Up MobileYou and your child(ren) ages 6 & under are invited. Play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables. Little Tikes Jump Features: Bubbles - for interactive play and imagination. Fun Snack - a fun snack and drinks are now included in our Little Tikes Jump. We hope to incorporate some FUN-EXERCISE & Healthy Snacking. $13 + tax per child OPEN JUMPS/SPECIAL EVENTS - Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance. 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
Mess Makers Society (Ages 10+)
401 Oak Street Fairhope, ALMess Makers Society for Ages 10 and upSaturday Open Studio with Community Outreach Director Lindsey Lawrence and Visiting Artists Leave perfection at the door!Students will have the freedom to work on their own projects while also coming together for group activities that spark collective creativity. Connect with fellow teens who share your passion for art. Collaborate on projects, exchange ideas, and inspire each other’s creativity. Dates:Jan 10: Mixed Media Ball Drop with Mykaela ArmstrongJan 17: Upcycled Art with Lindsey LawrenceJan 24: Printmaking with Brian TanJan 31: Digital Art with Mykaela ArmstrongFeb 7: Anything but a Canvas Day with Brian TanFeb 14: "Not Your Mother's Valentine's" Collage weird & wacky Valentine Art with Lindsey Lawrence Time: 10 am to 1 pmPrice: $25 per session$125 – For all 6 sessions ($60 in Savings!)
Second Saturday Earth & Art Market
Central MidtownIntroducing the city's newest Farmers Market in the heart of Midtown. The Second Saturday of Every Month 10am-3pm! Featuring fresh produce, local artisans, delicious food, and all the good vibes to make your Saturday shine. Vendors Wanted
Second Saturday $5 Make N Take
Coastal Makers Art StudioJoin us each month for a family friendly and affordable fun craft! Each month the project will change and be an exciting crafting adventure. So, mark your calendars to come to 1260 Dauphin the Second Saturday of each month. No reservations necessary, just come and be ready to create! Also happening is our Second Saturday vendors market. Meet and support local artists, jam and honey makers and so much more!
Gowns Galore at the Cheap Chic Boutique Fundraiser for Our Sisters’ Closet
97 North Sage Ave at Old Shell RD in MidtownGOWNS GALORE Saturday, January 10, 10am - 3pm,97 North Sage Ave. at Old Shell Rd in Midtown. Over 300 Gowns at the Cheap Chic Boutique Fundraiser for Our Sisters' Closet.New, Nearly New and Vintage in All Sizes!Community Dressing Room so dress accordingly.
Senior Bowl Jersey Reveal
Dick's House of Sport 1390 Tingle Circle W, MobileDate: January 10 | Time: 12 PM–2 PM Join us for the unveiling of the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl Jersey! Activities include: • Free rock-climbing wall challenge for all ages • Free Refreshments by Brew Y’all We look forward to making this New Year unforgettable—full of movement, fun, and community spirit. RSVP Today: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/scheduling/s/1647?seo=storelocator