Ruth’s Book Nook Grand Opening

Ruth's Book Nook Bay Minette

Ruth’s book nook is officially opening its doors SO soon Join us Friday, March 6th anytime from 10:00am-5:00pm Created in loving memory of my great-grandmother Ruth, this little shop is more than just books—it’s a cozy space for readers, dreamers, and our community to gather, browse, and feel at home Come shop new & used books, gifts, bookish accessories and SO much more Experience the magic we’ve been building! Follow along for a sneak peak countdown until opening day Support small. Shop local. Read more 34 Hand Ave, Bay Minette AL 36507 Friday, March 6th 10:00am- 5:00pm

Free

First Friday Art Walk

Eastern Shore Art Center

Eastern Shore Art Center Hosts First Friday Art Walk March 6, 2026! Event sponsored by Blue Heron Realty. Live music inside by Eric and Karin Marrero. Free admission. Donations welcomed. Refreshments served. NEW EXHIBIT: Annual members' Juried ShowThis exhibit showcases various work from the Artist Level members of the Eastern Shore Art Association. Artist Members and above are able to submit 3 original works for jurying done in any media, including painting, photography, pottery and more..

Free

2026 Model Train Show

Mobile Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center, Arlene F. Mitchell Campus 1717 Dauphin Street, Mobile

Model train show with operating model train layouts in several scales, demonstrations of model railroad techniques, and train dealers. Admission $8.00 (Family admission $15.00, children under 10 - Free). Saturday 9am to 5pm. Sunday 11am to 4pm. Sponsored by the South West Alabama Railroad Modelers (SWARM). For more information Email Glenn Samuel @ gasamuel@aol.com.

Bunny Hop 5K + Fun Run presented by Pleasure Island Junior Woman’s Club

The Wharf

About Hop over + join in on the fun while benefiting a great cause. The Pleasure Island Junior Woman’s Club is hosting the 15th annual Bunny Hop 5K + Fun Run in memory of Ann Reese Grote. Proceeds will benefit the Ann Reese Grote Memorial Scholarship, which is given to a graduating senior at Gulf Shores High School and Orange Beach High School who is committed to service within their community. See you… here! Where Main Street, Wharf Parkway Date Saturday, March 7 Time 8:30 am Event Schedule 5k begins at 8:30 am Fun Run immediately after

Home Depot Kids Workshops- Leprechaun Trap

Home Depot (Locations Vary)

Free In-Store Kids Workshops Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last. March theme: Leprechaun Trap

City of Daphne Youth Pickleball Clinic

Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex 2000 Main St, Daphne, AL, United States

The Youth Pickleball Clinic is great for kids who are brand new or have some experience and want to improve their skills. Players will learn and build on the fundamentals of pickleball in a fun, supportive environment. The clinic will include:- Introduction to pickleball and rules- Paddle and ball contact drills- Serving and dinking- Match play Paddles and balls will be provided. Please wear non-marking tennis/court shoes. Snacks and water will be provided. Ages: 7–16Clinic Date: Saturday, March 7thClinic Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Registration Fees:- Resident: $20 per participant- Non-Resident: $30 per participant

Swamp Fest 2026

1 Gator Circle, Satsuma Al

Swamp Fest 2026 is March 7th from 9:00am - 2 pm.

2026 Model Train Show

Mobile Via Health, Fitness, & Enrichment Center

Model train show with operating model train layouts in several scales, demonstrations of model railroad techniques, and train dealers. Admission $8.00 (Family admission $15.00, children under 10 - Free). Saturday 9am to 5pm. Sunday 11am to 4pm. Sponsored by the South West Alabama Railroad Modelers (SWARM)

Cat in the Hat — Character Event

Page & Palette 32 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL

Join us for a Character Event and Storytime with THE CAT IN THE HAT! On SATURDAY, MARCH 7th at 10AM, we'll have a fun-filled morning filled Seussical crafts, a silly story and yummy treats. Families are invited to purchase any Dr. Seuss title to get a photo-op with the one and only Cat in the Hat! To purchase, call 251-928-5295 or stop by P&P!

Atrium Explorers: The Starry Messenger

History Museum of Mobile

The Starry Messenger: Mapping Galileo’s Discoveries On Saturday, March 7, join us from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM for a special Atrium Explorers event! We’ve teamed up with our friends at the History Museum of Mobile to bring the wonders of the cosmos to life through a hands-on space mosaic craft. Did you know that Galileo was the first to see the Moon’s craters and the moons of Jupiter? He changed the way we see the universe forever, and now it’s your turn! Using a galaxy of colorful paper materials, you can "map the stars" just like a Renaissance scientist. Whether you're recreating the rugged surface of the Moon or the swirling colors of a distant planet, your masterpiece is waiting to be built. It’s the perfect way to dive into our newest Galileo exhibit through art, history, and a whole lot of creativity! Where: The AtriumWhen: Saturday, March 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMCost: Included with general admission! No registration required. Just bring your imagination and get ready to create something out of this world!

First Saturday for Families

Mobile Botanical Gardens

Get outside and bring the whole family to the Garden for interactive activities for all ages. Plant herb or flower seeds using a grow kit, build with LEGOs, and use a new scavenger hunt to explore the gardens. Return your complete scavenger hunt for a fun surprise! (Adults can participate too!) First Saturday activities are available from 10:00-12:00 and are included with general admission (free for MBG members).

Rang-Holi at MMoA

Mobile Museum of Art

Cost: FREE admission all day Family Rangoli Class: Free Join us in embracing the vibrant spirit of Holi, a festival that transcends ethnicities and borders, bringing people together through joy, love, and peace. Holi is celebrated in the most colorful way possible! Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with exciting activities: Explore the rich traditions of Holi and its significance. Learn the art of making a beautiful rangoli. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum, specially curated for Holi. Indulge in delicious Indian cuisine from local vendors. Let’s come together and celebrate Holi with colors, culture, and community! This special celebration is proudly presented in collaboration with the Indian Association of Greater Mobile. Schedule: 10:00-1:00: Program Activities 10:00-1:00: Ongoing Design Your Own Rangoli in APL 10:30-11:00: Holi Presentation and Asian Tour 11:00-11:30: Holi Traditional Dancing (Larkins Auditorium) 12:00-1:00: Food for Purchase ( Front Circle Lawn ) 1:00: Holi Game will begin (Collect colors at station in Front Circle Lawn) *Participants in Holi will no longer be able to enter the museum once colors are thrown*

16th Annual Mobile Chocolate Festival

The Grounds

The 16th 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. Free activities featured: Children’s Area with Home Depot wooden builds/ jumpies/face painting, 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! Admission is free for children 3 & under; General admission $10.00/ $5.00 for children 4-12; tickets available soon! The event is 10am-3pm at The Grounds.

Ballyhoo Festival of Fine Arts & Culture

Gulf State Park-Alabama

The Ballyhoo Fine Art & Culture Festival will kick it off at the beautiful Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. The Ballyhoo Festival is a juried fine art festival displaying 110 artists nationwide. The festival features the Poarch Creek Indians, the culture of Early Americana Appalachian music in the form of a fiddle/banjo competition, and so much more! Live music, food trucks, and the beauty of the Alabama Gulf Coast make the Ballyhoo Festival a must-attend during festival season. There will be shuttles available at the Gulf State Pier, Gulf State Pavilion and Gulf Shores High School to take patrons to the festival. Handicapped parking will be inside the festival site. This event is free to the public! We’ll see you March 7 & 8 at Lake Shelby located at 20110 AL-135, Gulf Shores, AL. Stay tuned for more!

Free

Little Tikes Jump

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

Mobile Bubbleicious Bubble Run

Downtown Mobile

Get ready to experience pure, unadulterated happiness at Bubbleicious – the 5K where every step bursts with childlike wonder! This isn’t just a run, it’s a moving celebration of joy designed to make you laugh, play, and feel like a kid again.

Waterville USA Amusement Park Opening Day

Waterville USA Amusement Park

Get ready to kick off the 2026 season with thrills, fun, and unforgettable memories! Join us on Saturday, March 7th, from 12 PM to 9 PM, as we open the gates for a brand-new year of excitement.

Dinner in Narnia

Copper Kettle TeaBar Foley

Step inside the story of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and experience the magic of storytelling. Dinner and tea with Mr. Tumnus is something you don't want to miss. Seats are limited.                              

Kids Night Out

Artisans' Hive 2410-G Dawes Rd. Mobile AL 36695

This coming Saturday, join us for Kids’ Night Out from 6-9 pm. Kids get a pizza dinner and lots of fun! We need at least 5 kids registered to hold the event. If you have multiple kids that would like to come, feel free to reach out to me directly for a second child discount. Kids’ Night Out Tickets, Saturday, Mar 7 from 6 pm to 9 pm | Eventbrite Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18JunrbWhj/