Hoofbeats and Hay Bales Fun Day

Jordan Beech Farms & Venue 25331 Austin Rd, Daphne, Alabama

11:00am-2:00pm Open Barn  Activities Horse Rides $5.00/Each Pony & Cart Rides $8.00/Each Photos With Our Draft Horse Maggie Claire $5.00/ Each Hay Rides $5.00/Each Wristbands $20.00/ Each (Choose any 5 activities to enjoy, one wristband per person.)  Please NO Horse Treats or Carrots due to allergies Address: 25331 Austin Rd, Daphne, AL 36526Parking: FREE In The Front Field

OWA Arts & Craft Festival

Downtown OWA

Join us for OWA’s 5th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, in Downtown OWA! This family-friendly festival features a variety of local artists, vendors, and small businesses showcasing their handmade goods. Take your time browsing the unique booths, enjoy live music, and find something special to take home. Bring the whole family and join us in supporting the talent and creativity of the community! The Arts & Crafts Festival is free to enjoy.

Free

Brandon Styles Variety Show

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!

Acai & Company Grand Opening

Acai & Company 6345 Airport Blvd #B, Mobile, Alabama

It’s here, Mobile! We’re thrilled to introduce Açaí & company —your new destination for fresh, healthy, and tropical açaí bowls!  Straight from the Amazon, we’ve packed every bowl with the best ingredients to fuel your body and refresh your spirit. From vibrant fruits to superfood toppings, it’s the perfect escape into a world of flavor!  Join us for our Grand Opening and experience the magic of açaí like never before!   01/26 Piccadilly square6345 Airport Blvd, #B, Mobile, AL 36608 Come for the bowls, stay for the bliss. See you there!

Brandon Styles Variety Show

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!

Family Art

Mobile Museum of Art

Thursdays, January 30, February 27, March 27, April 17, May 15 1 – 3 pm $5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session This class is for families to create together. Each month will feature a different art medium with a project tied to the MMofA collection. Parents are encouraged to stay and create with their families. Suitable for homeschool families. January 30, 2025 – (Un)Settled Inspired Landscape Paintings on Canvas February 27, 2025 – Rachel Wright Inspired Nature Stamped Clay March 27, 2025 – Fantastical Forest Furry Friend Drawing Studio April 17, 2025 – Watercolor like Walter Anderson May 15, 2025 – Juan Logan inspired Silhouettes and Symbols Collage

SAINTS CHEER KREWE CLINIC

Jaguar Training Center

DATES FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AGES: 9th-12th grade students COST: $75 The Saints Cheer Krewe Clinic is a two-day event that begins with a comprehensive training session on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Jaguar Training Center from Noon – 3 p.m., followed by optional participation in the Senior Bowl Player Parade, Downtown Mobile, and a performance during the Senior Bowl game on Feb. 1. Included in the cost are 2 Game Day Tickets (participant and guest), an official Senior Bowl and Saints Cheer Krewe Clinic t-shirt, performance poms, direct training with Saints Cheer Krewe professionals, and an advanced performance technique workshop.

Snake Encounter

Gulf State Park Nature Center

Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes and why these creatures are an important part of our environment. There will be a touch opportunity and the option to watch a feeding. Please use the link below to register. Pre-registration is preferred but not required.https://reserve.alapark.com/register/snake-encounters

SENIOR BOWL STREET PARTY MARDI GRAS PLAYER PARADE

Downtown Mobile Entertainment District

WHEN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 WHERE: Downtown Mobile Entertainment District, Dauphin Street TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm COST: FREE Join us on the parade route from the Renaissance Hotel® on Royal St., and then west on Dauphin St. towards Cathedral Square for our annual Mardi Gras-style player parade. Downtown bars and restaurants will host dinner specials and craft cocktails reflecting Senior Bowl week. Local high school marching bands will lead our players (in their college jerseys), college mascots, local dignitaries and NFL® cheerleaders as we show the country what Mardi Gras in Mobile is all about!

SENIOR BOWL CONCERT FEATURING “ELI YOUNG BAND” and “Sammy Kershaw”

Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama

WHEN: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 WHERE: Downtown Mobile, Cathedral Square TIME: 7:00 pm COST: FREE Led by an unmistakable vocal and bringing a Texas-rock edge to modern country, the never-changing lineup of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson have spent two-plus decades on the run, growing from hometown heroes into globe-trotting, chart-topping pioneers. After becoming icons of Texas’ vibrant college-bar scene – and then packing arenas all over the state (without label support) – that Level album from 2005 landed like a live wire, injecting EYB into the mainstream. Sammy Kershaw joins the concert as the opening act for the night. Sammy Kershaw, has amassed three platinum and six gold albums that have scanned and streamed in excess of 5 million records and nearly 100 million combined songs sold. Often referred to as the “heir apparent” to legendary ‘voice’ George Jones, the GRAMMY nominated performer helped shape and make the ‘90s a shining decade for country music. His multi-platinum albums were propelled into the record books by hits such as “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Queen of My Doublewide Trailer”, “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,” “National Working Woman’s Holiday,” “Love Of My Life,” “Cadillac Style,” “Don’t Go Near The Water,” “Haunted Heart”, “Vidalia” and many other milestones.

In Store Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Home Depot (Locations Vary)

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. February- Build your own Valentines Day Candy Box.    

Oyster City Market in Mobile

Oyster City Mobile

 Date: February 1st Time: 1PM – 4PM Location: Oyster City Brewery in Mobile Join us for a lively afternoon at the Oyster City Market! Shop unique finds from local vendors, groove to live music, and indulge in delicious eats from an array of food trucks—all while enjoying our signature craft beers. Whether you're looking to sip, shop, or just soak up the fun vibes, this market is the perfect way to kick off your new year. Free admission and family-friendly!Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and we'll see you there!  If you are interested in being a vendor, please apply here: https://form.jotform.com/243573217700149

Reese’s Senior Bowl

Hancock Whitney Stadium

Join us at the University of South Alabama, Hancock Whitney Stadium on February 1, 2025 for the Senior Bowl. Our post-season college football all-star game showcases the best NFL draft prospects of those players who have completed their college eligibility.

National Youth Heart Screening Day

USA Health Strada Patient Care Center Mobile, Alabama

National Youth Heart Screening Day is a Call-to-Action: Every Kid. Every Heart. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) strikes 23,000 youth each year affecting many with undiagnosed heart conditions that are found in 1 in 300 seemingly healthy children and young adults. Typical well-child checkups and preparticipation physical evaluations miss up to 90% of youth at risk. Our goal is to amplify awareness about the reality of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in children and young adults, the importance of heart screenings for early detection of risk factors that may lead to sudden cardiac arrest/death. Also, knowing how to recognize and respond to a cardiac emergency by performing hands-only CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to increase the chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest. National Youth Heart Screening Day will impact an estimated 10,000+ youth across 15 states.

Tour de Gras

Mardi Gras Park

We have enjoyed the holidays and are now in the quiet before the storm that is our highly celebrated Mardi Gras season!  The first parade is scheduled to hit the city streets on February 14, however, MPRD is inviting you to "Laissez les bons temps rouler" a few weeks earlier with the return of Tour de Gras!  Bike clubs and individual cyclists are invited to help kick off the Mardi Gras season by joining this fun social ride through the streets of Downtown Mobile. Decorate your bikes and helmets with Mardi Gras colors, get your throws together and prepare to let the good times roll!  The meetup point will be at Mardi Gras Park.  *Please note that this is an update from the flyer posted in the Winter-Spring Activity Guide which lists the meet-up point as Civic Center Drive.* Click on the link below to register for free today! Must have your own bike and helmet!  **Must be 13 years or older to participate

Alligator Adventures

Gulf State Park Nature Center

Come see our baby alligators and learn some interesting facts about this pre-historic creature that can be found in Gulf State Park! Meet at the Nature Center. Registration is preferred but not required for this FREE program. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/alligator-adventures

Delta Adventure Cruise

Blakeley State Park

Prices $25 Adults Ages 13+ $15 Kids Ages 6-12 Free Small Child Ages 5 and under $22.50 Blakeley Supporters Benefactor/ Preservationist FOB Prices for Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM › Family fun excursion! Duration 2 hours About This two-hour excursion showcases the incredible beauty and natural diversity of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Every one of these outings takes a slightly different course and features unique opportunities to view the abundance of the delta wildlife, such as eagles, ospreys and, of course, alligators. Age & Fitness Very young children are allowed, but parents need to bring life vests for children under four years of age; the Coast Guard cannot guarantee the boat's life rings will fit toddlers. Sorry, no pets allowed. Meeting Location This cruise departs from the Historic Blakeley State Park dock, 35745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527 When To Arrive Arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes prior to boarding to allow for travel time and to check-in and board. Parking Plenty of parking at dock area. Food & Drinks Guests may bring bottled water and snacks if desired Bring binoculars if desired for the best views of area wildlife

Cruise to the Site of the Clotilda Wreck

Cooper Riverside Park

Prices $35 Adults Ages 13+ $25 Kids Ages 6-12 Free Small Child Ages 5 and under $31 Blakeley Supporters Benefactor/ Preservationist FOB Prices for Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM › Duration Two hours About The last known ship to bring enslaved Africans into America, the Clotilda rests in the waters of the Mobile River north of the city. Come along with us as we explore this somber but pivotal saga in local history with national significance. This special tour to the wreck site will be guided by Africatown Experience Tours. It will provide information on the voyage of the Clotilda, its passengers and their lives, and the enduring legacy of that fateful voyage by telling their stories. This cruise departs from Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, at the Mobile Convention Center. Parking is available at the Convention Center for a modest fee.

Black History Month Celebration

The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico 155 S Water St, Mobile, Alabama

      What's Your Mobile Black History Story? Throughout February, join us in exploring and celebrating the stories of African Americans in the labor movement, their contributions, and local generational histories with the series: "What's Your Mobile Black History?" Would you like to share your story? The Black History Month Advisory Group will work together to create a video series featuring Mobilians stories that will be shared on the City of Mobile Events Department social media channels and at the Black History Month Celebration. Email your story to events@cityofmobile.org for a chance to be featured! The deadline to submit your story is January 30. Art Showcase In celebration of Black History Months, we're seeking talented artists to showcase their work highlighting the stories, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans in the labor movement. Show us your artistic expressions of resilience, progress and the contributions of Black laborers to society! Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed-media artist, we want to see your perspective on this powerful theme. Your art will be showcased at the Black History Month Celebration on February 1. Sign up for free by January 30 by clicking here. Black History Month Celebration Join on on February 1 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico for the City of Mobile's Black History Month Celebration! This February, the national theme is African Americans & Labor. During this celebration, you may check out local art, watch a performance by the Mobile, AL Africatown Drummers, hear local stories, and sit in a listening session. The "Working with the City" listening session will be hosed by the Office of Supplier Diversity and will explore how you can become a venodor contractor with your local government. Schedule Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers (2:00 PM & 2:30 PM) Art Showcase (2:00-5:00 PM) Spoken Word w/ PowerLines Poetry (2:15 PM) What's Your Mobile Black History Stories? (3:15-5:00 PM) Working With the City Session (Office of Supplier Diversity) - (2:30-3:00 PM) St. John's Deliverance Temple, Inc. Choir (3:30-4:00 PM) This is a FREE event, and light refreshments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stay up-to-date on this event and others by opting in for Text Notifications! For Events Notifications, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896. For further inquiries, please email events@cityofmobile.org or contact us at 251-208-1550. This is a rain-or-shine event. By attending this event you agree to be photographed

Snake Encounter

Gulf State Park Nature Center

Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes and why these creatures are an important part of our environment. There will be a touch opportunity and the option to watch a feeding. Please use the link below to register. Pre-registration is preferred but not required.https://reserve.alapark.com/register/snake-encounters