Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Cathedral Square -- the 8th Annual Downtown Cajun Cook-Off supporting the Child Advocacy Center! See you there!

It’s time for an Exploreum Easter Egg-travaganza! Mark your calendars and join us for one of our favorite family events of the year on March 23rd, from 10:00-2:00 p.m. Easter egg hunt starts promptly at 10:30, so make sure you get here on time and are ready to hunt! Following the egg hunt are several EGG-citing STEM demonstrations in our labs like Egg in a Bottle and Liquid Nitrogen Egg Smash. FREE for Exploreum members. General Admission for non-members.

We are kicking off our 2024 seasonal markets with the Support Local Artisans Spring Market on Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Local artisan vendors will be set up in the Courtyard at the heart of Eastern Shore Centre between Half Shell Oyster House and California Dreaming. There will be pottery, home decorations, handmade jewelry, clothing, candles, herbs and seasonings, wreaths, caricature art, face painting, and so much more! MuffinJaw Designs will also be on stage to Blow Your Own Glass Vase. A separate post will go out when registration is open to reserve your spot. We hope to see you and your family on Saturday, March 23rd from 10am - 6pm at the Eastern Shore Centre Courtyard & Stage.

Spring Break Bash!!!! Join us from 9 AM to 3 PM for our popular multi attraction package for only $22 per person daily during Baldwin County’s Spring Break Week! Package Includes unlimited rotational bowling Shoes 2 Admissions to laser tag $10 bonus arcade card

Bring the family or bring your friends (or bring both!) to SFPL on Tuesday evenings! Pull up a chair and enjoy playing one of the many board and card games we have available for use. We can't wait to see you at the library!

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.

oin the City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Department for a Movies in the Park this spring! This is a free event in which you can hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us. Movies in the Park includes screenings of eight different movies in four different parks and community centers. All indoor events will begin at 6 p.m., and all outdoor events will begin at sunset. Spring Movie Series Schedule March 28, 2024 | Figures Community Center (658 Donald St.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Rated PG Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.Indoors, All Ages April 4, 2024 | Lavretta ParkBarbie, Rated PG-13 Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 11, 2024 | Matthews Park (3700 Michael Boulevard)Talladega Nights, Rated PG-13 Comedy about the rise and fall and rise again of a NASCAR driver and his good-ol'-boy sidekick.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 18, 2024 | Dotch Community Center/Michael Dow AmphitheaterTrolls Band Together, Rated PG This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger.Outdoors, All Ages April 25, 2024 | Crawford Murphy ParkAsteroid City, Rated PG-13 In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages.A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Outdoors, Teens & Adults May 2, 2024 | Newhouse Community CenterPuss ‘N Boots The Last Wish, Rated PGOutdoors, All Ages May 9, 2024 | Hillsdale Community Center Turning Red, Rated PG Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’sdutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. Indoors, All Ages May 16, 2024 | DeTonti Square ParkElvis, Rated PG-13 A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with hisenigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between thetwo spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.Outdoors, Teens & Adults By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Events will be held rain or shine. Follow us on social media @mobileparksandrec and @cityofmobileevents for rain locations. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks!

Join us at Meaher State Park for a fun morning of fishing with our naturalist! Bait will be provided, and we will have a few extra fishing poles for folks to use. Please bring your personal poles if you have them, as we will not have enough extras for everyone.   Kids 15 and under do not need a fishing license, but anyone 16+ wishing to take part must have a freshwater fishing license. These can be purchased at www.outdooralabama.com   *Be weather aware!* Any updates and changes to the event will be posted on our Facebook page.   What to bring: water, snacks, sunglasses, weather appropriate clothing, and a fishing pole and tackle if you have them.   Meet at our fishing pier   Free for overnight guests, veterans, and children 12 and under $3 park entry fee for those over 12

Hop on over to our free annual Spring Fling event! The first Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m. Ages 0-4 (11 AM) Ages 5-9 (11:15 AM) Adaptive Egg Hunt (11:30 AM) Ages 10-13 (11:45 AM) At this year's Spring Fling, you will also find: Easter Bunny Photo Opportunities Face Painting Petting Zoo Games and Activities Inflatable Bounce Houses Music Lots of Fun And MORE! To become a Candy Sponsor, Register HERE. For more information, please contact us by calling 251-208-1550 or emailing MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org

Join us at Meaher State Park as we learn about the amazing lives of alligators! We will be discussing their habitat, diet, size, adaptations, and more! There will also be an opportunity to get an up-close look at our educational alligator!   Meet at pavilion 3   Free for children under 12 and overnight guests $3 park entry fee for those over 12

Check out some of our turtley-awesome friends! During Terrific Turtles, we will discover native turtles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta while discussing their shells, habitats, diets, and more! We will get a close-up and personal look at Alabama's state reptile, the Red-Bellied turtle, which is a high conservation concern.   Meet at pavilion 3   Free for children under 12 and overnight guests. $3 park entry fee for those over 12

Join the City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Department for a Movies in the Park this spring! This is a free event in which you can hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us. Movies in the Park includes screenings of eight different movies in four different parks and community centers. All indoor events will begin at 6 p.m., and all outdoor events will begin at sunset. Spring Movie Series Schedule March 28, 2024 | Figures Community Center (658 Donald St.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Rated PG Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.Indoors, All Ages April 4, 2024 | James Seals Community Center & ParkBarbie, Rated PG-13 Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 11, 2024 | Matthews Park (3700 Michael Boulevard)Talladega Nights, Rated PG-13 Comedy about the rise and fall and rise again of a NASCAR driver and his good-ol'-boy sidekick.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 18, 2024 | Dotch Community Center/Michael Dow AmphitheaterTrolls Band Together, Rated PG This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger.Outdoors, All Ages April 25, 2024 | Crawford Murphy ParkAsteroid City, Rated PG-13 In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages.A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Outdoors, Teens & Adults May 2, 2024 | Newhouse Community CenterPuss ‘N Boots The Last Wish, Rated PGOutdoors, All Ages May 9, 2024 | Hillsdale Community Center Turning Red, Rated PG Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’sdutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. Indoors, All Ages May 16, 2024 | DeTonti Square ParkElvis, Rated PG-13 A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with hisenigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between thetwo spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.Outdoors, Teens & Adults By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Events will be held rain or shine. Follow us on social media @mobileparksandrec and @cityofmobileevents for rain locations. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks!

Join us for the return of everyone's favorite lunchtime concert series, Brown Bag by the Bay, happening every Thursday, April 4 - May 30, 2024, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Daphne's May Day Park. Complete line-up coming soon!

Mudbugs & Margaritas Festival *Presented by Andrews Auto & Tire* RETURNS Saturday, April 6th at Heritage Park 10am-6pm 200 N McKenzie Street, Foley, AL A festival NOT to be missed! -Delicious FOOD TRUCKS with a variety of tasty crawfish dishes & regular menu items. Boiled Crawfish! -Multiple Margarita & Beer Bartenders for shorter wait times! -Craft beer from Fairhope Brewing -Wine -The BEST Live Music: 10:30 AM 90's Country Revival 1:00 PM Eagle Sunrise - Premiere Eagles Tribute 4:00 PM Doctor Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster -Unique Art & Craft vendors - Large Variety of Snacks -FUN Contests throughout the day for $CASH$ -Prize Drawings Courtesy of Andrews Auto & Tire (FREE to Register) -Huge kid zone - $5 All Day Play! Petting Zoo - Pony Rides FREE 1 Hour Jump Pass from The Factory with every kid zone entry -$5 Entry -12 and under, FREE Entry Bring A Chair & Stay All Day! -No outside food or drinks -All Adult Drinks $5 Each

𝓢𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓸𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓕𝓪𝓻𝓶 at Seward Farms features many activities including pony rides, hay rides, cow train rides, mini golf and SO much more! Our cafe will be open to satisfy all of your savory, sweet and hydrating needs.

Join us for artillery demonstrations, guided tours of Alabama's largest Civil War battlefield, and a special cruise exploring the sites where the major actions of the Mobile Campaign took place! Food provided by the Spanish Fort Masonic Lodge (11 AM-2 PM) Schedule of Events Civil War Weapons Demonstrations On the hour 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 10:00-11:30 AM “Civil War on the Eastern Shore” Cruise A guided voyage of discovery exploring via river the sites on land and water where the major actions of the Civil War’s Mobile Campaign took place. $27 adults/$17 kids ages 6-12 1:00 PM Guided Tour of Blakeley’s Battlefield

Join the City of Mobile Parks & Recreation Department for a Movies in the Park this spring! This is a free event in which you can hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us. Movies in the Park includes screenings of eight different movies in four different parks and community centers. All indoor events will begin at 6 p.m., and all outdoor events will begin at sunset. Spring Movie Series Schedule March 28, 2024 | Figures Community Center (658 Donald St.) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Rated PG Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.Indoors, All Ages April 4, 2024 | James Seals Community Center & ParkBarbie, Rated PG-13 Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 11, 2024 | Matthews Park (3700 Michael Boulevard)Talladega Nights, Rated PG-13 Comedy about the rise and fall and rise again of a NASCAR driver and his good-ol'-boy sidekick.Outdoors, Teens & Adults April 18, 2024 | Dotch Community Center/Michael Dow AmphitheaterTrolls Band Together, Rated PG This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger.Outdoors, All Ages April 25, 2024 | Crawford Murphy ParkAsteroid City, Rated PG-13 In an American desert town in the mid-fifties, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages.A group of students and their parents visit the town to attend the event. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Outdoors, Teens & Adults May 2, 2024 | Newhouse Community CenterPuss ‘N Boots The Last Wish, Rated PGOutdoors, All Ages May 9, 2024 | Hillsdale Community Center Turning Red, Rated PG Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’sdutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. Indoors, All Ages May 16, 2024 | DeTonti Square ParkElvis, Rated PG-13 A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with hisenigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between thetwo spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.Outdoors, Teens & Adults By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Events will be held rain or shine. Follow us on social media @mobileparksandrec and @cityofmobileevents for rain locations. Bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks!