Back to School Splash Bash
South River Park ChurchSouth River Park Church is hosting a Back to School Splash Bash. Come for a light lunch, inflatables, and free school supplies.
Battle of the Bay Back to School Community Day
Daphne Middle SchoolJoin us for our annual Back to School event, Battle of the Bay! This is a FREE event that your whole family will enjoy. We will have vendor tables with resources for the entire family as well as free school supplies and haircuts. We will also have a DJ and special guests to kick off the main event… Compass II Life graduates vs. Daphne Police/Fire Department basketball game!!
Annual Back to School Event
The ROAD at Eastern Shore Spanish Fort, AlabamaSchool SuppliesFood n FunGiveawaysGames
Mr. Bellingrath’s Birthday Celebration
Bellingrath Gardens & HomeCelebrate the legacy of Mr. Bellingrath with an exclusive event that honors his contributions and love for the community. On August 6th, 2024, we invite all residents of Mobile and Baldwin County to partake in this joyous occasion filled with delightful treats and memorable experiences. Free Coca-Cola and Cookies: Enjoy complimentary Coca-Cola and delicious cookies as you stroll through the magnificent gardens that Mr. Bellingrath cherished. Free Admission: Mobile and Baldwin County residents receive free admission to the gardens. Simply show proof of residency at the entrance to join the festivities.
Back to School Bash
Garrett Park RobertsdaleAll free! Enjoy the Bubble truck, petting zoo, playground, splash pad and Ice cream.Celebrating the end of summer, and back to school. Bring a towel!!!
Roll Mobile 2024
Downtown MobileJoin us every second Friday from May to October, and back again in December from 6-9 pm for skate night! The skate rink entrance is located at the corner of Conception & Dauphin Street. DJ Geaux will be live for all seven events! May, July, October & December will have free skate rentals for the first 50 people. Includes roller skates, socks, and safety gear. *Roller skates or roller blades only. No Skateboards, bicycles, scooters, or hoverboards. Monthly Themes: May 10th: Cartoon & Comic June 14th: Meme July 12th: Tourist August 9th: 90’s September 13th: Movies October 11th: Halloween December 13th: Christmas For more information, please contact us by calling 251-208-1550 or emailing MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.
LODA ArtWalk Celebrates All Things 90’s
Downtown MobileStep back into the 90's at the LODA ArtWalk on August 9th in Downtown Mobile from 6-9 PM! Experience a nostalgic evening filled with vendors, music, art, and more. Join the Dancing for Diversity Community Dance Off hosted by Mobile Parks and Recreation’s Health & Wellness Coordinator and groove to your favorite 90's hits. Don’t miss the Kids' Zone, where you can meet Barbie, create 90's-themed crafts, and enjoy the excitement of a video game truck. Mark your calendars for this blast from the past and come celebrate all things 90's with us! For more information, visit www.MobileParksAndRec.org
Semmes Movie Night
Semmes Community CenterThis event is free! Come enjoy a summer movie on the new screen at the Semmes Community Center! Bring your chairs and blankets.
Movies on the Beach- Wall E
East End Beach Dauphin IslandFREE Family Movies on the Beach Once again our friends at Greer's Markets are sponsoring FreeFamily Movie Nights at East End Beach this summer. The remaining schedule is as follows; 8/8 Soul Surfer, and 8/9 Wall-E. All movies begin at dusk (weather permitting). Bring beach chairs, blankets, and bug spray (just in case).
End of Summer Bash
OWA Parks & ResortEnd summer with a splash and join us for an evening of fun at the End of Summer Bash! The fun begins on August 10th starting at 2:00 pm! If you’re feeling adventurous slide, climb, and swing through our inflatable obstacle course! Then make your way over to the Island where there will be lawn games and an Inflatable Sports Station. Or enjoy kids’ activities featured throughout Downtown OWA including a Sidewalk Chalk Jumping Maze. All crafts and activities are available for free in Downtown OWA! PLUS, end the night with OWA Live headliner Grits & Greens from 6:30-8:30pm with The Destinations as the opening act at 4:30pm. Or enjoy a Dive-In Movie at Big Water Bay featuring Sing (2016) at 6:30pm.* Hungry? Stop by one of our amazing restaurants in Downtown OWA for a bite to eat during your day of fun! *Tropic Falls General Admission ticket or season pass is required for the Dive-In movie night and other activities in Tropic Falls. Check out ticket options here!
Island Luau
Dauphin Island Community CenterSave the date for this fun new event, an Island Luau! This event will be held at the DI Community Center on August 10 from 6-10pm. The Street Folks will be providing attendees with some Island inspired tunes. Professional Hula dancers will be there not only to put on a spectacular show, but also guide those who want to learn to hula dance! An entry fee will be charged. More details to follow
Manatee Habitat Cruise from the Blakeley Dock
Blakeley State ParkAbout A partnership with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and the Manatee Sighting Network, this cruise explores the habitat within reaches of the middle and lower Delta where rare sightings of manatees have been documented. We will learn about these gentle giants and what draws them to these waters This cruise departs from the Historic Blakeley State Park Dock
Blakeley Family Fun Nights
Blakeley State ParkIf you are interested in youth mountain biking, we are hosting a low key FUN ride on Tuesdays. This is not a team event. There will be coaches and team members from the Gulf Coast Youth Mountain Bike Association. Come say hi, ask questions and ride with us. All skill levels are welcome. Don't forget your water bottles and bike helmets.When: 6 pm on TuesdayWhere: Cannonball Run ParkingRide: FOR EVERYONE!!! Not just for the kids. Parents and siblings. Fun for everyone!
Surge Back to School Bash – Jr High/High School
Surge Entertainment Mobile, AlabamaWe're inviting you to join us for a day of fun on Thursday, August 15th from 3 PM to 10 PM for junior high and high schoolers! Enjoy 1/2 price activities and arcade games, plus a special deal: 1 large single topping pizza, mozzarella logs, and 4 soft drinks for just $20! Don't miss out on the fun – Let's kick off the school year together!
After School Book Club (K-5th)
Daphne Public Library Daphne, AlabamaRead along in a book circle and discuss the story, then make a craft! Kindergarten through 5th grade. Every Thursday afternoon at Daphne Public Library.
Jurassic Quest – Biloxi, MS
MS Coast Colliseum and Convention Center Biloxi, MississippiJurassic Quest is ROARING into Biloxi, MS from August 16-18th! DON’T MISS:* LIFE-SIZE, SKY-SCRAPING DINOSAURS* ONE-OF-A-KIND WALKING DINOSAUR RIDES* LIFE-SIZE T.REX SKULL* INCREDIBLE FOSSILS, including REAL T.rex teeth and Triceratops horn Come join us from August 16-18th at the MS Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi, MS! CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO FIND TICKET PRICES AND PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE:https://jurassicquest.shop/biloxi-ms Purchasing tickets online before the event guarantees entry in case of sell out We are Jurassic Quest, the largest & most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America!Jurassic Quest is the ONLY place where your family can experience:* The largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour, featuring true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs, including a 60 foot long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, our 80 foot long Apatosaurus, and our gigantic LIFESIZE T.rex.* Our one-of-a-kind interactive Baby Dinosaur Show and Raptor Training Experience* Opportunities to meet and greet loveable baby Dinosaurs like Tyson the T.rex, Cammie the Camarasaurus, and Trixie the Triceratops - plus their Dino Trainers* Walking Dinosaur rides & Stationary Dinosaur rides, including some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America!* Dino Bounce Houses & Bungee Pull* Ready, Set, Quest! Take on The Quest at Jurassic Quest, an interactive challenge that leads adventurers through 10 clues within the experience! Finish all the activities & earn a reward!* Fossil digs, Jurassic Jeeps, Crafts & Coloring Station, Fossil Experience, “Tricera-tots” (a soft play space for our littlest dino lovers), and MORE!
Kids Night
The Insider Mobile, AlabamaJoin us for our Kids Night Event!!Bring the whole family for a fun filled night! We have paired with each of the food vendors at Insider for specialty kids meals!Grab some kids meals and head to Outsiders patio for all of the fun! We will have yard games, face painting, & more!!
Back to School Bash
Joe Patrick Park Daphne, AlabamaBack to school celebration with water slides, foam party, hot dogs, and snacks. A fun time for the whole family.
All Ages Glow Paint Party
Paint Party Studio Foley, AlabamaAll Ages Glow Paint Party with seatings at 5:30 & 6:00pm at Paint Party Studios in Downtown Foley (107B W Orange Ave). $15 per canvas. Ages 4+. Plan for about 20-30 min per canvas. Reservations recommended - just message us with how many painters & which seating We’ll add additional seatings as needed.
R&H’s Cinderella
Joe Jefferson Playhouse 11 S Carlen, Mobile, AlabamaCinderella opens August 16 and runs through September 1st! We have a special Cinderella’s Royal Ball show on Sunday, August 25th!Purchase your tickets now for this classic fairy tale at joejeffersonplayers.com!