Friday Night Live Concert Celebrating Michael Jackson Join us for a FREE tribute show celebrating the legendary Michael Jackson, featuring the high-energy performance of The King of Pop Live Experience Band! Enjoy DJ Blayze, amazing singing, non-stop dancing, adult beverages, and more. Bring your snacks, blankets, or chairs, and get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and music! Date: Friday, August 30, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Location: Mardi Gras Park By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Please bring your own chairs. No glass bottles or weapons allowed. Are you a Food Vendor, Market Vendor, or Non-Profit Vendor looking for booth opportunities at this event? Find out more information by CLICKING HERE! If you need more information, please get in touch with MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.

Due to popular demand! Come blow your own glass mini pumpkin with us. Fall and Halloween color combinations will be made available. Follow the ticket link to reserve your spot. All pumpkins are annealed, or cooled down, overnight and are made available for pickup as soon as the following day. We ask that all participants show up 10 minutes before their designated slot. Kid friendly as long as supervised by an adult!

This event will take place on the last Saturday of every month. It's for ALL Jeep groups, and Jeep owners even if you are not part of a group, or club. It should be a great event for all Jeep owners to get together and have a good time. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the comradery, music/ entertainment, and food. *Pet and Kid friendly. *Public event hosted by Doug Payne and the Gulf Coast Cruzaders

The always popular Sunset Concerts are continuing and the Town of Dauphin Island is excited to announce this year’s remaining line up; 9/1 Rebecca Barry & Bust, and 10/13 Roman Street. All concerts will be held at historic Fort Gaines and admission is $5 per person (free admission for children 12 & under). Bring lawn/beach chairs and blankets for seating. 5:30 p.m.

Nature Journaling Class for Homeschoolers! “In the practice of nature journaling, you use words, pictures, and numbers to collect and record your observations, questions, connections, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin. These skills can be learned by anyone, and you can develop them with deliberate practice.” -John Muir Law Unlock the wonders of the natural world with our Nature Journaling class, specifically designed for homeschooled children aged 8-13. Over six engaging sessions, young explorers will embark on a creative journey to record and interpret the beauty of nature. Through a variety of outdoor settings at the beautiful Mobile Botanical Gardens, students will develop their observation skills, foster a deeper connection with the environment, and cultivate their artistic expression. With guidance from an experienced teacher, MBG Director of Education Sara Habel, students will learn various journaling techniques, including sketching, writing, and collecting natural materials. Meanwhile, they will also discover how to slow down, observe, and appreciate the intricate details of the natural world. While combining art, science, and nature, this class encourages children to think creatively, develop their critical thinking skills, and build confidence in their abilities. Mobile Botanical Gardens’ diverse landscapes and ecosystems provide the perfect backdrop for this immersive experience. So have your child join us on this exciting adventure, where curiosity meets creativity, and nature becomes the ultimate teacher. Let’s cultivate a new generation of nature lovers, observers, and stewards of the environment. Register your child today and watch them blossom into a skilled nature journalist! FREE for members or with admission; registration required Mrs. Habel will lead this class designed for homeschoolers aged 9-13 on Tuesday mornings between 9-10:30 am. Class is free for MBG members or with admission for not-yet members. But space is limited to 12 students and registration is required. See registration form at the bottom of this page. When you register, Mrs. Habel will soon email you with her suggestions for your child’s journal and drawing tools for this class. First class: September 3, 2024 Second class: September 10, 2024 Third class: September 17, 2024 Fourth class: September 24, 2024 Fifth class: October 8, 2024 Sixth class: October 15, 2024 Join Now- become an MBG member today

The Car & Craft show will be held in Cadillac Square on Sept. 7 from 10am-3pm. CAR REGISTRATION AT 9AM. Along with Cars and Crafts, we will also have food trucks: Shaved Ice Paradise, La Taqueria and the Coconut Hut; live music featuring The Southern Fire Band, along with a bounce house and face panting for the kids! REGISTER on our website now to get the early registration discount! Each car entered will receive a raffle ticket to enter to WIN lots of prizes and gift cards! Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the favorite cars!   10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Paws in the Park on Saturday, September 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.!  Come meet and play with adoptable dogs and puppies in Cathedral Square. Check out our adoptable pets at www.animalservicesmobile.com. 

Our mission is to make art accessible to literally everyone. So we have added a “Pay What You Can” event. This enables families to enjoy art with everyone in their family and still keep it affordable. Making art makes memories and we want to be part of that for your family. With Grandparents Day arriving on Sept 9th, how great would it be to surprise them with a special gift? Aug 24, 10a - 12p, Please arrive by 11 am. Aug 31, 10a - 12p, Please arrive by 11 am. Sept 7, 10a - 2p, Please arrive by 1 pm. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have. See you then!

Join us from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. as we celebrate the beautiful diversity in Mobile with a fashion show with a twist! Featuring photo and art exhibits, as well as displays of traditional attire from countries and cultures all over the world! If you are interested in representing your country/culture with a display table at this event, please reach out to Art Activities Specialist Lee Callaghan at lee.callaghan@cityofmobile.org. We are also requesting the following:  1. Cultural Portraits: High-quality, hi-resolution portraits of community members (individuals, families, or groups) from other cultural backgrounds, dressed in traditional/customary attire, taken outdoors in the Mobile area. Location should be a landmark or some recognizable Mobile spot that is visible in the photo. Portraits will be displayed at the event and will be returned after.  2. Runway Models: Those interested in walking the runway in attire that best represents their country/culture. 3. Youth Participants: Any children who would like to participate in the event. They will have an opportunity to create their own costume and work with Lee to create a piece of art to be displayed at the event.  We hope that you can be a part of this unique and colorful celebration! For any additional questions, Lee can also be reached at the phone numbers listed below! Art Center: (251) 460-2421Mobile: (251) 468-7083