Free Family Movie Night on the Beach

East End Beach Dauphin Island

Once again our friendsย at Greer's Markets are sponsoring FreeFamily Movie Nights that will be held at East End Beach this summer. The remaining schedule is as follows; 6/27 Encanto, 6/28 The Good Dinosaur, 7/3 JAWS!, 7/5 JAWS!, 7/11 Cast Away, 7/12 The Goonies, 7/25 Frozen, 7/26 Teen Beach Movie, 8/1 Moana, 8/2 The Little Mermaid, 8/8 Soul Surfer, and 8/9 Wall-E. All movies begin at dusk (weather permitting). Bring beach chairs, blankets, and bug spray (just in case). See you at the movies!

Taste of the Bay

Piggly Wiggly University Blvd

Friday, June 27, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will be featuring our in-house Partners and over 60 local Vendors. This will be a SHOWCASE of what makes the PIG unique! We partner with and help local entrepreneurs and creative minds then watch them grow from our shelves to your table.With over 40 "Local Flavors" to sample a "Car Show" and "Live Music" you will not want to MISS OUT!!PLEASE DO NOT PAY ANYONE ONLINE FOR BOOTH SPACE!! SACAMMERS ARE TRYING!!!!!! Questions email tfaircloth@pwagc.com

Summer Nights at the Museum

Daphne History Museum

Join us for ๐’๐”๐Œ๐Œ๐„๐‘ ๐๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’ ๐€๐“ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐Œ๐”๐’๐„๐”๐Œย ย every Thursday night, 6 - 8 PM for special extended hours & free Admission! Join us for the ๐’๐”๐Œ๐Œ๐„๐‘ ๐’๐Ž๐‹๐’๐“๐ˆ๐‚๐„ ๐Š๐ˆ๐‚๐Š๐Ž๐…๐…, this Thursday, June 20th 2024! The Daphne History Museum is located at 405 Dryer Avenue.For additional information, call the Museum at 251-620-2600

Taste of the Bay

306 South University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606

We will be featuring our in-house Partners and over 60 local Vendors. This will be a SHOWCASE of what makes the PIG unique! We partner with and help local entrepreneurs and creative minds then watch them grow from our shelves to your table.With over 40 "Local Flavors" to sample a "Car Show" and "Live Music" you will not want to MISS OUT!!

Free

Jefe Paletas in Hickory Ridge

Hickory Ridge Subdivision

Jefe Paletas will be in Hickory Ridge Subdivision June 27th from 6-8pm. Canโ€™t make it Thursday? No worries! Check them out at their store from on Cottage Hill! Flavors:OreoBiscoffStrawberry creamRaspberry LemonadeTropical Mango

Summer Drive In Movies

Medal of Honor Park

oin us for Summer Drive-In Movies! We look forward to seeing you here and creating new traditions and great memories with your family and friends for a FREE movieย from the comfort of your car. Alternatively, you can bring a blanket and some chairs and enjoy the show under the stars! The movies start at sunset.   Summer Drive-In Movies Schedule: Friday, Juneย 28thย | Medal of Honor Park Mama Mia,ย Rated PG-13 A woman grapples with running her mother's villa while also expecting her first child and worries that she won't be able to handle everything on her own, so she enlists two of her mother's friends for assurance, help, and guidance. Along the way, she learns more about her mother's past and how faces a surprise visit from someone she's never met: her grandmother.   Friday, July 26thย | James Seals Community Center & Park Cars,ย Rated G A cocky hot rod gets stranded in a desert town en route to a big race and receives a long-overdue lesson in humility. With the help of the town's quirky car population, he learns that sometimes life is more about the voyage than the race's outcome.   By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. The event will be held rain or shine. Follow us on social media for a rain location. @MobileParksAndRec @CityOfMobileEvents   If you need more information, please get in touch with MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.

Free Family Movie Night on the Beach

East End Beach Dauphin Island

Once again our friendsย at Greer's Markets are sponsoring FreeFamily Movie Nights that will be held at East End Beach this summer. The remaining schedule is as follows; 6/27 Encanto, 6/28 The Good Dinosaur, 7/3 JAWS!, 7/5 JAWS!, 7/11 Cast Away, 7/12 The Goonies, 7/25 Frozen, 7/26 Teen Beach Movie, 8/1 Moana, 8/2 The Little Mermaid, 8/8 Soul Surfer, and 8/9 Wall-E. All movies begin at dusk (weather permitting). Bring beach chairs, blankets, and bug spray (just in case). See you at the movies!

Grill & Chill

James Seals Community Center 540 Texas Street

This free summer cookout is the perfect opportunity for teens ages 13 to 19 to come together and enjoy delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. This is a fun opportunity to connect, make new friends, and create lasting memories. This event includes food, games, and music.

Free

Market in the Park

Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama

Market in the Park: Spring 2024Saturdays, May 4 - July 6Cathedral Square: 7:30am - Noon Shop local for fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked goods, jams/jellies, original art, decor and more in Cathedral Square on Saturdays, May 4th - July 6th, from 7:30am-noon.The City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department presents the Market in the Park in Cathedral Square. The market features local artisans, farmers and so much more. Shop local and eat fresh!Plus, fresh entertainment every Saturday while you shop!Entertainment Calendar:May 4: Amanda DonaldMay 11: Jesse PerryMay 18: Amanda DonaldMay 25: Dillon AtwoodJune 1: Quintin BerryJune 8: Durand CurtisJune 15: Jesse SawyerJune 22: Dillon AtwoodJune 29: Jesse SawyerJuly 6: Durand Curtis Stay up-to-date on this event and others by opting in for Text Notifications! For Events Notifications, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896

Saraland Fireworks Show

Saraland High School

Join us in celebrating our Independence Day with fireworks show on June 29th at Saraland High School.ADMISSION IS FREEThis is a park and watch event with local food trucks on site. *Overflow parking available at Redemption Church with access to restrooms.

‘MERICA Farm Play

You, Me and the Boys Farmstead

Independence Day on the Farm! More details to come!

Hands on History: Summer Pop In Programs- MAKE BUTTER THE COLONIAL WAY

History Museum of Mobile

Bring a picnic lunch and join the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condรฉ for these fun summer activities and workshops designed for families! These programs are free for Museum Members. For non-members, the programs are included in the cost of regular admission tickets to the History Museum and Colonial Fort Condรฉ. For more information about regular admission prices, visitย https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/visit-us/ A family membership ($95/year) includes two adults and all children in the household under 18. Not only will a membership allow you to have access to all six summer pop-in programs for free, you'll also get free admission for a year, 15% off in our gift shop, invitations to exclusive members-only opening receptions for all special exhibitions, and invitations to our annual Mardi Gras Members Watch Party! To purchase a membership online, visitย https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/membership/ย or visit our reception desk at the museum. Activities may have a limited number of participants and admission will be available on a first come first served basis. Parents/guardians must remain on site during the program. Families are welcome to eat lunch in the History Museum classroom at the conclusion of the program or in the courtyard at the Fort before the program starts. See schedule below for times, locations, and details! MARDI GRAS MASK WORKSHOP | Friday, June 14 | 10amโ€”12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Join a museum educator for a short, guided tour of the museumโ€™s Mardi Gras exhibit to learn about the history of Mardi Gras in Mobile, and then make your very own Mardi Gras Mask in the museum classroom. For ages 5 and up. MAKE BUTTER THE COLONIAL WAY | Saturday, June 29 | 1pmโ€”3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condรฉ | Stop by the Fort courtyard anytime between 1pm and 3pm to learn about the types of foods eaten during colonial times and then try making butter using an authentic colonial era butter churn and tools. For ages Pre-K and up.

Sunset Concert

Fort Gaines Historic Site

The always popular Sunset Concerts are already underway and the Town of Dauphin Island is excited to announce this yearโ€™s remaining line up; 6/30 Johnny Hayes (former American Idol finalist), 7/28 Ryan Balthrop, 9/1 Rebecca Barry & Bust, and 10/13 Roman Street. All concerts will be held at historic Fort Gaines and admission is $5 per person (free admission for children 12 & under). Bring lawn/beach chairs and blankets for seating.

Family Fun Day at Knollwood Church

Knollwood Church

Mark your calendars for: FAMILY FUN DAY @knollwoodchurch On Sunday June 30th, After our 10:30AM Service, we will have:Water InflatablesFood Trucks with food for purchaseFREE Eiland's Creamery ICE CREAMAND MORE!Make sure to invite a friend, bring your family, and be a part! Our Food Trucks coming to this event are: Taco Spot, Arepas USA, Tater Bin, and of course- Eiland's Creamery! We will also have indoor seating options available in our cafeteria during the event, so you can beat the heat! This Event is for ALL AGES, and whether you plan on participating in the water activities or not, we would love for you to stick around after service to enjoy theย FREE Ice Cream from Eiland's Creamery, and enjoy lunch options for purchase from the food trucks! Remember to bring a change of clothes/ swim clothes & a towel if you plan on participating in the water activities. We look forward to having some FUN with you this sunday!This is a perfect day to invite a friend!#InviteSomeoneToChurch#FamilyFunDay#YoureInvited

Where’s Waldo 2024

The Haunted Book Shop 9 S Joachim Street, Mobile, AL, United States

Date and time July 2 ยท 4pm - August 3 ยท 5pm CDT Location The Haunted Book Shop 9 S. Joachim St. Mobile, AL 36602 About this event Whereโ€™s Waldo? In Mobile, of course! Celebrating its twelfth anniversary in July 2024, Find Waldo Local begins July 1st and ends on July 31st. Can you find where Waldo is hanging out this year? To join in the hide-and-seek fun, simply pick up a โ€œFind Waldo Local in Mobile!โ€ stamp card at The Haunted Book Shop located at 9 S Joachim St then search for Waldo at participating businesses around downtown Mobile. With each miniature Waldo they spot, searchers get their card stamped or signed by the participating shop. Eagle-eyed hunters can also look for Waldoโ€™s special 2024 gold medal hidden inside our store! Make sure to turn in your stamp card to The Haunted Book Shop by July 31 because collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle super-seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes on August 3rd at 5pm.ย  All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party to celebrate the icon known simply as WALDO. Pick up your stamp card today and HAPPY HUNTING!

Grand Bay Watermelon Festival

Odd Fellows Festival Park

2024 will be the 50th Anniversary of the Annual Grand Bay Watermelon Festival!!! The Grand Bay Watermelon Festival is held at Odd Fellows Festival Park, located behind the GBAA ball field at: 10327 Taylor F. Harper Blvd., Grand Bay, AL.ย  Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 1022, Grand Bay, ALย  36541, and we can be contacted at: 251-865-3456. The 50th Annual Grand Bay Watermelon Festival, will be held from 3 pm to 7 pm on July 3, 2024ย and full day on July 4th from 10 am to 6 pm.ย  On the 3rd, our preview day, we donโ€™t charge for parking and we will have Arts & Crafts vendors, rides, food vendors, and entertainment,ย (but no watermelon yet).ย  On the 4th, admission is only $5 per vehicle, and in addition to our Arts & Crafts vendors, rides, food vendors and entertainment, we will also have the Pretty Baby Contest, Car Show (information below), games, and all the free, sliced, ice cold, sweet Grand Bay watermelon you can eat.ย  We thank our Sponsors who are helping with the cost of the childrenโ€™s rides.ย  So far, we have sponsors to cover our inflatables, swings, and bungee jump.ย  We are still looking for sponsors for our Pony rides.ย  We will also have a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.ย  May God bless you and our Country!

Summer Nights at the Museum

Daphne History Museum

Join us for ๐’๐”๐Œ๐Œ๐„๐‘ ๐๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’ ๐€๐“ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐Œ๐”๐’๐„๐”๐Œย ย every Thursday night, 6 - 8 PM for special extended hours & free Admission! Join us for the ๐’๐”๐Œ๐Œ๐„๐‘ ๐’๐Ž๐‹๐’๐“๐ˆ๐‚๐„ ๐Š๐ˆ๐‚๐Š๐Ž๐…๐…, this Thursday, June 20th 2024! The Daphne History Museum is located at 405 Dryer Avenue.For additional information, call the Museum at 251-620-2600

4th of July Celebration 2024

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Get Ready for an Independence Day Extravaganza brought to you by the City of Mobile!   Come and be a part of an exciting day at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park! Enjoy a day filled with lively music, engaging games, entertaining activities, delightful face painting, and a breathtaking fireworks display at 9 PM. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring your friends and family for a day of fun and excitement!   Date:ย July 4th Time:ย 6:00 PMย - 9:30 PM Location:ย USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park   Live music performances by: Symone French & The Trouille Troupe | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Get Sidewaysย | 7:45 PM- 9:00 PM   FIREWORKS BEGIN AT 9 PM SHARP!   Parking is available for $5 for cars and $30 for RVs, CASH ONLY.   By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Please bring your own chairs. Noย glass bottles or weapons allowed.   Are you a Food Vendor, Market Vendor, or Non-Profit Vendor looking for booth opportunities at this event? Find out more information byย CLICKING HERE! If you need more information, please get in touch with MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.

Summer Movie Nights

Exalt Community Church 25558 Friendship Road, Daphne, AL, United States

Join us for a family friendly movie night! Free Popcorn and Snowcones Movie starts at 7pm! July 5th, Lego Movie July 12, Flushed Away July 19, Kung Fu Panda

Free

Gator Cruise

Blakeley State Park

Join us for an evening adventure into some of the secluded reaches of the lower Delta as we look for alligators and other nocturnal Delta wildlife. Prices $15 Adultsย Ages 13+ $10 Kidsย Ages 6-12 Free Small Childย Ages 5 and under