The Loxley Public Library will host Wags and Whiskers at the Loxley Civic Center on March 22nd for a Pet Adoption Event! Come, hang out and find the new family member you need to make your house a home. Wags and Whiskers is an animal rescue based out of Mobile, AL. You can find more information about Wags and Whiskers, their mission statement, and fostering opportunities on their website, https://www.wagsandwhiskersmobileal.com/

TIANA’S ENCHANTED JAMBOREESunday, March 23, 20252:00 PM Mobile Ballet is excited to host “Tiana's Enchanted Jamboree” on Sunday, March 23, at Bishop State Community College's new Gene Haas Center. This family-friendly special event celebrates the upcoming production of “The Princess and the Frog”, and offers attendees unique meet-and-greet opportunities with cast members including photo ops with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen. It will also feature a short sneak-peek performance excerpt, interactive storytime, tasty local treats and refreshments, children's activities and crafts, a silent auction, and more! WHAT TO EXPECT Meet the Cast: Meet and take photos with beloved characters from Mobile Ballet’s Princess and the Frog production, including Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen! Performance: Get a sneak-peek of the upcoming Princess and the Frog production with a short performance excerpt from the show Storytime: Hear the enchanting story of The Princess and the Frog read aloud Tasty Treats: Enjoy delightful treats from favorite local businesses Activities: Fun crafts & activities for the kids Silent Auction: Find some unique items for a great cause Family-Friendly Fun: An event perfect for all ages! EVENT DETAILS Date: Sunday, March 23 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Bishop State Community College – Gene Haas Center, 351 N. Broad Street in Mobile Attire: Your favorite festive attire (Costumes welcome! We’d love to see princesses, frogs, and Mardi-Gras themes!) Tickets: $35 per person Get tickets at www.mobileballet.org/tiana SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTS This special event is a fundraiser presented by the Mobile Ballet Barre volunteer association, in partnership with Bishop State Community College. All proceeds support Mobile Ballet's Relevé Project, providing tuition assistance and scholarships for aspiring dancers. This program creates opportunities for local children of all ages to experience the transformative power of dance education and performance.

Registration is open for the Eastern Shore Kid’s Market Spring/Summer Sale! A pop-up kids consignment sale offering top brands & a wide selection of items for newborns-juniors and maternity! March 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th at the Fairhope Civic Center!   Register today and make extra $$$ for those summer activities! Consignors also get to shop the PRE-SALE on Wednesday before we open to the public Have a few spare hours? Volunteer with us! Be the 1st to shop the PRE-SALE & earn up to earn 100% commission!  Just want to shop the sale? Open to the public March 27th, 28th, and 29th. Find the best deals on gently used and new, name brand items for your newborns-juniors + maternity!  No entry fee!! Accepting cash or card!!  Pre-Sale Schedule: Wednesday, March 26th3pm Pre-Sale: 10 Hour Volunteers4pm Pre-Sale: Set-Up, Sat. Sorters & Pre-Sale Volunteers5pm Pre-Sale: 5 Hour Volunteers6pm Pre-Sale: Consignors Public Shopping Schedule: Thursday, March 27th, 8am-8pmFriday, March 28th, 8am-6pm, Many items 25% OFF!Saturday, March 29th, 8am-12pm, Many items 50% OFF! FAIRHOPE CIVIC CENTER161 N. Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532

The L.O.L. Festival (Love Our Locals) is a 3-day event that has been created to support and celebrate our local organizations, food vendors, artists, musicians, and businesses that are located in our coastal area.

SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale on the last weekend in March at The Grounds (1035 Cody Rd N). Friends Members Only Preview Sale:Friday, March 28th: 3 PM - 7 PM General Public Sale:Saturday, March 29th: 9 AM - 6 PMSunday, March 30th: 1 PM - 6 PM Help support the Mobile Public Library

Let's celebrate Barnum & Bailey Day by creating an energy carnival! Join us for Minecraft Carnival Building, Carnival games, STEM challenges, and dinner! 1 child $25, 2 siblings $40, 3 + siblings $50 Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today! www.SFKMoBay.com

Spring is approaching, bringing with it the perfect weather for outdoor events!  Join us Friday, March 28 at Crawford-Murphy Park as we bring in the season with our first Movies in the Park series of the year!  We have partnered with the Historic Oakleigh Garden District Society to screen the popular 2024 film "Despicable Me 4". Guests are invited to dress up as their favorite Minion or Despicable Me movie character, grab their blankets and lawn chairs, and prepare for a fun evening under the stars!  Participate in the costume contest and our Minion dance contest for a chance to win a bag full of MPRD swag!  Tap into your inner Gru at our MPRDKids Science Center and create your own yellow slime...p.s. adults can make slime, too!  Enjoy free popcorn while it lasts. Neighborhood residents are encouraged to walk, bike, or ride golf-carts to the event. Make plans to join us for this fun, family-friendly event!

 Touch A Truck – Benefiting Adoption Rocks & Rapahope   Date: March 29, 2025 Location: The Grounds, Cody Rd., Mobile, AL Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Quiet Hour: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) Admission: $25 per vehicle Join us for Touch A Truck at The Grounds on March 29th—an exciting, family-friendly event that supports two incredible local nonprofit organizations: Adoption Rocks and Rapahope. This event offers children and families the unique opportunity to get up close with a variety of trucks, construction vehicles, emergency response units, and more! Kids can climb inside, explore, and even meet the operators who bring these machines to life. A Quiet Hour from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM will be available for children and individuals with sensory sensitivities—during this time, there will be no honking or loud noises to ensure a comfortable experience for all.  Admission is $25 per vehicle, so bring the whole family for a day of hands-on fun—all while supporting Adoption Rocks and Rapahope. Come out for a great cause and an unforgettable day of exploration! For more information, visit rapahope.org  Visit touchatruckmobile.com for more information!

The March 2025 Elberta German Sausage Festival will be held on March 29, 2025 at 8AM at the Elberta Town Park. All proceeds benefit the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department and other local non-profit organizations. We will have around 200 arts and crafts vendors, food, live music throughout the day, and so much more. Admission is FREE. We accept cash or debit/credit. We look forward to seeing you!

Bring the kids out to let them explore and learn all about their favorite type of truck!

Join us on Saturday, April 5th, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm for our annual Easter at the Exploreum event! This year’s festivities will bring an exciting and brand new take to our annual family-favorite celebration with whacky illusions and STEM activities inspired by Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. Kicking off with the Exploreum Easter Egg Hunt, this event will bring the wonders of the holiday and the world of STEAM learning to life through hands-on activities and thrilling science experiments. The hunt for 10,000 prize-filled eggs will be followed by Alice in Wonderland themed STEAM adventures into the whacky and mysterious science of illusions, the brain and senses, chemistry, and much more! Families will explore “Wonderland” as they experience hands-on activities and experiments such as magic cards STEM challenges with the Red Queen, color changing “chemistry clock” experiments with the White Rabbit, and a liquid nitrogen experiment shattering the painted roses. Be sure to stop by the Southern Cream Ice Cream Truck to enjoy a delicious frozen treat. We will also have facepainting with Starshine Faces and a special demonstration of our animal ambassador friends from Animal Tales at noon. You do not want to miss out on any of the wonderful fun! We will have a special showing of the Disney classic Alice in Wonderland (1951) at 10:45 am and 2:00 pm in the PCI Digital Dome Theater. Seating is limited and first come, first served, so be sure to pre-order your tickets below! Showtime links below:10:45 a.m. - https://bit.ly/41tduZJ2:00 p.m. - https://bit.ly/3F1vKlu Admission is $12 for non-members and free for members. * Seating is limited in the theater, so reserve your ticket today. *Members will still need to reserve a spot in the theater if wanting to watch the movie

The Mudbugs & Margaritas FestivalRETURNS to Heritage Park - Sat. April 5th 10am - 6pm200 N. McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535Don't miss this day of Family Fun!-BOILED CRAWFISH!-Delicious FOOD TRUCKS with crawfish dishes& regular menu items.--The BEST LIVE BANDS--**Bring A Chair**Bring A Blanket**Bring A Friend**-Huge Kid Zone -Pony Rides -Petting Zoo-Large variety of Art & Craft vendors-MARGARITAS & Other Mixed Drinks-Domestic & Craft Beer & Wine -Contests for CASH!•No Outside Food or Drinks•$5 Entry - 12 & under FREE EntryTickets in advance or as you arrive!

Join us for Daphne's annual Easter Egg Dash on Saturday, April 12, 2024 at Al Trione Sports Complex! Enjoy games, inflatables, food vendors, and music! Don't forget to bring your basket - see you there!  Stayed tuned to our social media pages for more information regarding this event.

9am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday Vendors, Carnival & Free Entertainment & Admission

The 15th Annual Mobile Chocolate is a wonderful, one day family fun event! There will be vendors offering samples of their chocolate-related products as well as selling their products. Vendors vary from having chocolate-themed wares to succulent confections to jewelry to bath and body products. Also free activities featured: Children’s Area, Mobile Fixture’s “Decorate Your Apron” Booth, Cupcake Booth, Chocolate Martini tasting, Fishing Booth, and Magic Memories Photo Booth; enjoy live music, Chocolate Challenge featuring professionals, amateurs, and youth divisions, Project Yum Way where students and aspiring designers participate in a fashion display of chocolate inspired fashions made from chocolate candy wrappers, Cruise-In, and the Easter Egg Scramble!

Join us at Mason Hills Farm on April 12, 2025, for a full day of Easter festivities! Bring the whole family out for an exciting Egg Hunt from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, followed by a special church gathering from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM to reflect and celebrate the season.  Enjoy: Easter Egg Hunt Food Trucks Inflatables Vendors- $50 fee to hold your spot!  Location: Mason Hills Farm, 11652 A North Wheatcroft Rd, Grand Bay, AL 36541 Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Egg Hunt: 2:00 - 4:00 PM, Church: 4:30 - 6:00 PM) Don’t miss out on a day of family fun, giving back, and celebrating Easter at Mason Hills Farm!

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Hoppin’ Shop Family Day!  Celebrate Easter with:•  Live Music•  Local Vendors•  A special visit from the Easter Bunny•  Easter Egg Hunt (great for kids!)• And so much more! Bring your family and friends for a day of shopping, entertainment, and Easter fun. Admission is free so don’t miss this exciting community event!

Join us for our SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES at Daphne's Bayfront Park! Sunday, May 18, 2025 • 6:00 - 7:30 PM"Everybody's Here" Bring your chairs, picnic snacks and your loved ones to soak in the magic of music and community under the setting sun. Don't miss out on this FREE event - see you there!