Events

Let your inner artist shine! Join us and the Mobile Arts Council in the Youth Programming Room as we experiment with different types of arts & crafts and let our inner artist shine! Bring your friends and enjoy a morning of doing art together or meet new friends while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. This program is best suited for ages 6 - 11.  For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Grab the family & some plants to swap! Come early to unload & peruse the offerings outside under the outdoor walkway. Starts at 10am SHARP. The pace is fast AND FUN — so that you can get on with enjoying the rest of your weekend!

Saturday Story Time & Craft with Ms. Ashley! 🎨 Start your Saturday with stories, songs, and creative fun! Join Ms. Ashley each week for an engaging Story Time in the Children's Story Grove, followed by a hands-on craft in Maker Meadow. It's the perfect way for little learners and their families to read, create, and explore together! 📅 Saturdays 🕙 10:00 AM 📖 Story Time: Children's Story Grove 🎨 Craft: Maker Meadow

Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library! Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome.

SWITCH OPEN PLAY IS HERE! Ready to game? Grab your friends and head upstairs to the Teen Game Room at Foley Community Library for Nintendo Switch Open Play! Wednesdays: 4:00–6:30 PM Thursdays: 2:30–6:30 PM Saturdays: 1:30–4:30 PM AGES 12–18 ONLY! IMPORTANT: Before participating in Switch Open Play, a Parent/Guardian Permission Form MUST be completed in person at Foley Community Library. Once the form is on file, you’re ready to play! Bring your friends, pick a game, and let the competition begin! Foley Community Library – Upstairs Teen Game Room

Beginners and experienced players welcome! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

A Year with Frog and Toad Adapted by Joseph Robinette Directed by Haley Green Sept. 25 & 26, Oct. 1-2, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 & 27, 2026 @ 2 p.m. SCHOOL MATINEES Fri 9/25, Thur 10/1 @ 9:30am Hop into this heartwarming, Tony nominated musical adventure! Based on the endearing books of Arnold Lobel, this charming production follows the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad as they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, and go sledding together. With a fun, jazzy score, witty humor and a colorful cast of forest friends, it is a delightful story of companionship that will make audiences of all ages smile. Told in vaudeville manner, this universal tale proves that true friendship never goes out of style!

Let’s enjoy making crafts together! Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft. This Saturday, we will be making Cardboard Loom Woven Pumpkins. This activity is limited to 12 participants.  This program is ideal for children ages 6 – 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please email amatthews@mplonline.org or call (251) 662-7674. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

 Bites & Barks in the Park! Bring the whole family to Chickasabogue Park on Saturday, September 26, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an evening full of food, fun, furry friends, and family memories! Dog adoptions Food truck deliciousness Fun for the whole family Lady and the Tramp on the big screen at 7 p.m. Best of all… it’s FREE! Grab your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a paws-itively awesome evening in the park! 750 Aldock Rd, Eight Mile, AL

Overview KPOP Warriors brings music, dance, and nonstop fun in a family-friendly live show inspired by K-Pop. KPOP Warriors: Is a high-energy family show packed with K-Pop–style music, fast choreography, and colorful heroes battling playful villains. Expect nonstop action, fun characters, and an exciting experience for kids and fans of all ages.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW (Click Here) Adults $15, Children (3-17) $10, Children 2 &Under Free Zoo Member Adults $10, Children (3-17) $5, Children 2 & Under Free Tickets Include: After Hours Access to Entire Zoo Nocturnal Animal Activities Interactive Hay Maze Animal Ambassador Meet & Greets S’mores Station Bounce Houses DJ Glow Party Food Truck, Popcorn, Drinks (additional cost)  Why Does the Harvest Moon Festival Matter? The Harvest Moon Festival is an important fundraiser for both the zoo and the conservation efforts we support. The Zoo is a non-profit organization; this fundraiser and everyone who supports it helps the zoo provide for the needs of over 250 animals that call the zoo home. Your support provides diets, vet care, and enrichment to keep the animals active and healthy. It also allows the zoo the opportunity to continue educational programs in the community that help people engage with wildlife and encourage them to protect the world around them. Each year, the AGCZ conservation committee chooses a conservation effort that we can educate guests about and raise funds to help their cause. This year, a portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) American Red Wolf Program. This year, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo was the first zoo in the state to become a partner facility in the SAFE American Red Wolf Program, caring for these animals until they are ready to be paired for future breeding or released into the wild. We welcomed two brothers, Jenkins and Walker Sponsorships Sponsorships are available, including exclusive promotional opportunities and special amenities for you or your business. Contact Paula White, Director of Development, at (251) 256-7008 ext 124 or development@algulfcoastzoo.org. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of rain, as many activities as possible will be moved inside under the event center pavilion. All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued. Some animals may not be on exhibit after hours due to their normal sleep schedule. Zoo Foundation Inc., dba the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #58-1919174.

Don't miss your chance to see Gulf Coast's #1 Variety Show Every Tuesday & Saturday at 7:00 pm! The Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW is a performance by one man that you won't want to miss! Get ready to be amazed by Brandon's live performance, where he impersonates nearly 60 different famous people, from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber.This show is unique because Brandon has added just the right amount of comedy, magic, dancing, ventriloquism, and audience participation to keep you entertained in a fast-paced 70-minute show! Click on BrandonStyles.com to check availability or call 251-237-3330 Ticket Pricing:Child General Admission (Ages 4-12) $25.00Adult General Admission (Ages 13+) $35.00VIP Ticket (All Ages) $49.00*Age 3 and under are free if sitting on a parents lap.

The Lightning Thief Shows - September 25 & 26 at 7 pm & September 27 at 2 pm Performances at Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus”s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.

The Lightning Thief Shows - September 25 & 26 at 7 pm & September 27 at 2 pm Performances at Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus”s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.

A Year with Frog and Toad Adapted by Joseph Robinette Directed by Haley Green Sept. 25 & 26, Oct. 1-2, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 & 27, 2026 @ 2 p.m. SCHOOL MATINEES Fri 9/25, Thur 10/1 @ 9:30am Hop into this heartwarming, Tony nominated musical adventure! Based on the endearing books of Arnold Lobel, this charming production follows the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad as they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, and go sledding together. With a fun, jazzy score, witty humor and a colorful cast of forest friends, it is a delightful story of companionship that will make audiences of all ages smile. Told in vaudeville manner, this universal tale proves that true friendship never goes out of style!

Join us this Sunday, September 27, for “Pops by the Pond,” the City of Spanish Fort’s fall concert and floral show! Gather your family and friends for an evening of music, beautiful floral arrangements, and fall fun in the heart of our community. The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band will bring its “Spooky” program to life with the whimsy of classical scores and the sounds of the season, alongside the Spanish Fort Garden Club. "Pops by the Pond" - Fall Concert & Floral Show Sunday, September 27, 2026 Doors Open: 5:00 PM Concert: 6:00 PM Spanish Fort Community Center 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Come early to visit and meet the members of the Spanish Fort Garden Club. The first 70 families to arrive will receive a bud vase of flowers, and two lucky families will have the chance to take home a larger floral arrangement. Door prize winners will be announced at the end of intermission and must be present to win. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic, and settle in for a beautiful fall evening together. This free event is open to the whole family. We can’t wait to welcome autumn and enjoy an evening of music, flowers, and community with you!

Halloween Fun Night at Robertsdale Public Library!!! Come experience food, games, prizes, candy, and a hayride! Kids 12 and under. Come dressed in your costume! When: October 27th Time: 6pm - 8pm Where: Robertsdale Public Library