MOB Moms

MOB Puzzle Showdown
2026-01-17 08:30 - 13:00 UTC | James Seals Community Center, 540 Texas Street
Join us for the MOB Puzzle Showdown on Saturday, January 17 starting at 9 a.m.! Team up with friends or make new ones as you race to solve identical puzzles for trophies, prizes, and bragging rights.
This family-friendly event features two divisions:
Youth Team (5-17) | 2-3 kids per team, adult coach optional, $15Adult Team (18+) | 2-4 adults per team, $30Each youth team will complete a 350-piece puzzle, and each adult team will complete a 500-piece puzzle. Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks if you prefer.
Due to limited tables, you must register ahead of time. Walk-ins are not allowed. Learn more and register at City Of Mobile Events

Kids Fun Night Out
2026-01-16 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 8051 Whispering Pines Road – Daphne
We wanted to share the details for the next Kids Fun Night Out (KFNO)-you won’t want to miss it!
Date: January 16thDrop-off: 6:30pmPick-up: by 10:00pm
Please remember that participants should bring their own Nerf gun and darts. Just a note that some darts may be misplaced during the event. Click on the link below to register.
Childcare – YMCA of South Alabama

Family Bingo
2026-01-16 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Foley Public Library
Bring the whole family for an evening of classic Bingo fun at the library! Enjoy multiple rounds of play, friendly competition, and chances to win prizes in a welcoming, all-ages environment. Whether you’re a first-time player or a Bingo pro, this is a great way to spend time together and unwind as a family. Free to play. Registration is required.

The Mama Village Monthly Meet Up
2026-01-16 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Redbar Espresso & Market LLC
The Mama Village is a FREE group for moms of kiddos aged 0-2! Hosted by perinatal therapist Morgan Bradwell, LICSW, PMH-C of Village Therapy Collective & Dr. Tiffany Jones, DC of Liberation Chiropractic, attendees can expect casual conversations about the ups & downs of motherhood with other mamas who are kind, encouraging, nonjudgmental, & supportive. Babies are welcome to join, or you can have a self-care hour to yourself — whatever you need

Open Jump - $7 SPECIAL PRICING
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Alabama
🎉 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.

Brandon Styles Variety Show
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | OWA Parks & Resort
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!

Puppets of OZ
2026-01-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Crescent Theater, 208 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama
This Sunday!A magical twist on a timeless classic—made right here in Alabama!Join us for a special screening of Puppets of OZ, a one-of-a-kind puppet version of The Wizard of Oz brought to life by local artist @jonmillermusic. From handcrafted puppets to creative storytelling, this production celebrates imagination, community, and hometown talent.Follow the yellow brick road to a family-friendly, feel-good experience that proves there’s no place like the Crescent Theater for movie magic. only $5 at crescenttheater.com

Michael's Kids Club: Beaded Rainbow Keychain
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Micheal’s Craft Store- Eastern Shore Plaza
Come in for a fun free event for kids! Kids can make a cute and colorful rainbow keychain.

Michael's Kids Club: Beaded Rainbow Keychain
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Michaels Craft Store Mobile

Purple Reign: Free Outdoor Mardi Gras Concert & 3D Projection Show
2026-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Braided River Brewing Co, Mobile, Alabama
Our biggest party of the year is BACK!
Join us Saturday, Jan. 10, for PURPLE REIGN, a free outdoor concert and 3D projection show, featuring the music of Prince! This is Part 2 of our MOBILE MARDI GRAS KICKOFF CELEBRATION!
– FREE outdoor concert beginning at 6 p.m.– Symone French and the Trouille Troupe will be performing songs from Prince, including his iconic “Purple Rain” album!– 3D projection show by Magic I Media– Laser light show by Invazzion Entertainment– Food trucks– 3 Mardi Gras beers– Limited-edition 12th Night T-shirts designed by Nutria Rodeo– All of our Mardi Gras merch, including new items like custom BRBC glass beads, will be available!
Laissez les bons temps rouler

Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree
2026-01-10 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Mardi Gras Park
Bring your family and friends to watch the spectacular Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree and Brass Band Showcase from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 10. Experience the fun, music, and magic that marks the beginning of this festive season! Check out the order of events below:
5:45 PM: Magnolia Breeze Youth Ensemble (Mobile, AL)6:20 PM: Mardi Gras Tree Lighting6:30 PM: Second Line Society Brass Band (Mobile, AL)7:10 PM: 9th Avenue Brass Band (Pensacola, FL)7:45 PM: Southern Komfort Brass Band (Jackson, MS)
Plus, there will be food trucks and other vendors! You won’t want to forget this Carnival celebration in Mobile, the birthplace of Mardi Gras

Kids & Bees Education Expo
2026-01-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1 S. Water Street, Mobile, Alabama
Save the Date: Kids & Bees Education Expo, ABF Convention, Mobile, AL, Jan 10th, 2026
This no-charge, educational program has been a featured event during the ABF Conference & Tradeshow for over 25 years and is a don’t-miss opportunity for families, scouts, and clubs.
Kids and their parents can expect a room full of hands-on exhibits. You will make your way through each station, engaging with beekeepers from around the United States in activities that will harness your senses and imaginations.
Registration for the 2026 event is NOW OPEN!

Senior Bowl Jersey Reveal
2026-01-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Dick’s House of Sport, 1390 Tingle Circle W, Mobile, 36606
Date: 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

Gowns Galore at the Cheap Chic Boutique Fundraiser for Our Sisters' Closet
2026-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 97 North Sage Ave at Old Shell RD in Midtown
GOWNS 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.

Second Saturday $5 Make N Take
2026-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Coastal Makers Art Studio
Join 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!

Second Saturday Earth & Art Market
2026-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Central Midtown
Introducing 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

Mess Makers Society (Ages 10+)
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | 401 Oak Street Fairhope, AL
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!)

Little Tikes Open Jump at Pump It UP
2026-01-10 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Pump it Up Mobile
You 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

Open Farm Day!
2026-01-10 | Maynard Family Farm
If 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!

LODA ArtWalk Celebrates National Hobby Month
2026-01-09 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Downtown Mobile
LODA 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.

Saturday Storytime
2026-01-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Daphne Public Library, Daphne, Alabama, 36526
Join us on Saturday, January 3rd in the community room for a special Saturday Storytime!

Hot Chocolate Fun Run
2026-01-03 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Fleet Feet Mobile
McGregor 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!

Ice Skating Rink presented by Pepsi
2026-01-03 - 2026-01-19 | The Wharf
Let 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

First Friday Art Walk
2026-01-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 401 Oak Street Fairhope, AL
Eastern 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

Mobile & Baldwin County Family New Year's Eve Events
2025-12-31 | Alabama
For our full list and event details visit New Year’s Eve Events in Mobile & Baldwin County – MOB Moms

Sparks & Sounds
2025-12-27 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | OWA Parks & Resort
Mark 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

Bubbles & Beats
2025-12-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | OWA Parks & Resort
The 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

Holiday Market and Family Day
2025-12-20 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Jordan Beech Farms & Venue, 25331 Austin Rd, Daphne, Alabama, 36526
Join 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
