Who has the best King Cake on the Gulf Coast?  YOU be the judge! Join us for the 8th Annual King Cake-Off presented by PNC — a celebration of sweet competition and community spirit! Local bakeries, eateries, and grocery stores will go head-to-head for the title of Best King Cake and Best King Cake-Inspired Treat. Bring the whole family for live music, local vendors, kids’ activities, specialty cocktails, endless King Cake tastings, and more! It’s a one-of-a-kind event you don’t want to miss — all benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast, helping ignite the power and promise of youth. 

January 24 – Compliment Day at Kidlavie Let’s celebrate kindness, smiles, and good words! On January 24, we’re hosting Compliment Day, where kids can spread positivity — and get a little reward for it 😊 ✨ How it works: • Kids give compliments to our staff • For every kind word, they earn stickers or beads • Everyone leaves with smiles and good vibes A small compliment can make a big day brighter 🌈 Join us and let’s fill Kidlavie with kindness! 📍 Only at Kidlavie 🗓 January 24

Mess 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!) Registration available online:https://esartcenter.org/courses/mess-makers-society-2/

January 19th & 24th | 10 AM – 3 PM | Drop-In Event | All Ages Welcome $20 for one, two or more are $18 each.Join us for a festive, hands-on Mardi Gras Mask-Making & Painting Event for kids, teens, and adults—perfect for getting ready for Mobile’s biggest season of the year! Choose from a variety of mask styles, from classic Carnival to whimsical and wild. Whether they paint it, glitter it, feather it, or bedazzle it within an inch of its life, every artist will leave with a mask that’s one-of-a-kind and totally Mardi Gras ready. 🎭 Why masks? Masks are a beloved tradition of Mardi Gras—symbolizing mystery, celebration, and the fun of stepping into a new persona. This event lets every creator tap into that magic while making something personal, expressive, and parade-day perfect. What to Expect: ✨ Multiple mask styles to choose from 🎨 Paint, glitter, feathers & embellishments galore 🎭 A come-and-go creative space (drop in anytime 10–3!)* 🌈 Fun for families, teens, adults—everyone! 🤩 Leave with a mask that reflects YOU 🗺️Available at BOTH locations - Mobile & Art Barn in Robertsdale Whether you’re gearing up for your favorite parade, planning costumes with friends, or simply looking for a fun MLK Day outing, this is the ultimate way to kick off the Mardi Gras season. *Please arrive no later than 2 pm to ensure you have quality time to finish your project.

Morning snuggles with fun giggles! Join us at the Saraland Public Library to enjoy fun stories, songs, movements, and a craft.

YOU’RE INVITED: FAIRYTALE COTTAGE GRAND OPENING PARTY!  Step into the story and celebrate with us as we officially open the doors to Fairytale Cottage — a one-of-a-kind, storybook stay brought to life with heart, imagination, and a little bit of magic.  What to Expect: Delicious food Refreshing drinks Fun games & interactive surprises Magical photo moments Enter to WIN a 3-DAY STAY at Fairytale Cottage! This is more than a grand opening — it’s a celebration of dreams, creativity, and the joy of storytelling. Whether you’re a friend, neighbor, supporter, or simply curious, we’d love for you to join us and experience the magic firsthand.  Wander through whimsical spaces Meet the creators Celebrate a dream turned reality Bring a friend, your sense of wonder, and come help us kick off this next chapter in true fairytale fashion.  Happily ever after starts here.We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Let’s enjoy making crafts together! Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft. This Saturday, we will make a Crocodile using paper. This activity is limited to 12 participants.  This program is ideal for children ages 6 – 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please email theocir@mplonline.org or call (251) 662-7674. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Join us for a Saraland Movie Adventure! Come have fun and enjoy popcorn while we watch the feature film Elio (2025), PG | 1 hr 39mins; Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project to decode alien messages. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

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!

Come in to your local store for a free kids crafting event! We are going to be "painting" with yarn, and creating cute shapes and characters. All supplies are free for this event.

Winter Morning Open Play with BLOOM Play Studio 2 hours @ $15.00 Join us this winter for exciting new weekly themed Open Play sessions at BLOOM! Each week we create a unique and fun play experience for you and your child to explore. Studio activities include winter themed sensory and messy play, crafts, slime, kinetic sand, sensory dough, STEM projects, purposeful play opportunities, and exploration both inside the studio and on our newly renovated Play Patio! Leap into the fun at BLOOM as we welcome all things winter!

Mommy & Me Mini-Makers Mardi Gras Tote Bag Designs + Open Play Session with BLOOM Play Studio 2 hours @ $25.00 Join us for weekly themed Open Play PLUS a mini-makers custom Mardi Gras Tote design project! Join us for a special morning of themed sensory and messy play, indoor and outdoor studio exploration, and mini-workshops designed for you and your little to experience our favorite studio creations!Our Mommy & Me Makers play sessions are the perfect time to explore all the BEST of BLOOM while creating core memories with your tiny bestie. Excited? Us too! Se you soon! *recommended for ages 18mos - 6yrs

Open Jump - $7 SPECIAL PRICING Date : Friday Jan 30, 2026 Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Status : Space is available! Details : 🎉 End Your Week with a Bounce! 🎉 Looking for an awesome way to kick off the weekend without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered! ✨ Open Jump for CHEAP? YES PLEASE! ✨ Bring the whole crew and enjoy our most affordable jump session of the week, just $7 + tax per child, and parents jump FREE! Let the kids burn off some energy, laugh, and play while you relax or join in on the fun. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your week with smiles, giggles, and good vibes all around. Don’t miss out, spots fill up fast, so grab your friends and jump into the weekend with us! 🚀 PRICE: $7 + 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.

Join us in celebrating the unveiling of our FP Kids at Play! IMPACT100 Baldwin playground and pavilionRefreshments providedLive music by JustRoger Hosted by Family Promise of Baldwin County&South Baldwin Chamber of CommerceCoastal Chamber of CommerceEastern Shore Chamber of Commerce