Fourth of July Celebration: America’s 250th Anniversary

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Join us for the City of Mobile's 4th of July Celebration, honoring America's 250th anniversary!  On Saturday, July 4 from 5:30-9:30 p.m., enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, nonprofits, games, family-friendly activities, and a breathtaking fireworks show at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.  Entertainment ScheduleDJ GeauxThe Six Piece Suits (6:30-7:30 p.m.)The Kazzettes (7:45-9 p.m.)Fireworks show (9 p.m.) Admission to the Fourth of July Celebration is free, but there are fees to park. Parking will cost $10 per car and $30 per RV (cash only). You may reserve your spot in advance starting May 4. If you purchase a presale parking ticket, you will be able to park as early as 4 p.m. on the day of the event. No parking will be allowed after 8:15 p.m. Re-entry is permitted with parking pass; however, parking availability may be limited once the lot reaches capacity. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged for seating, and don't forget to pack sunscreen and to stay hydrated! Coolers are allowed, but glass containers and alcohol are not. Please see the full list of prohibited items and activities below: - balloons, bubbles, confetti, or paper lanterns- grilling or cooking with propane or fuel on grass- weapons- alcohol- glass- skateboards, hoverboards, rollerblades, and similar items- open flames, including candles- smoking or vaping in enclosed areas- sticks or poles (including selfie sticks and flag poles)- pets are not recommended due to large crowds and fireworks Restroom facilities will be located throughout the event area.

Revolutionary War Reenactment + 1976 Time Capsule Opening

Colonial Fort Conde

Join the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condé on Sunday, July 5, 2026, for a special celebration of American history featuring a Revolutionary War reenactment and the opening of a 50-year-old time capsule. At 4:00 p.m., experience The Capture of Captain James Willing, Colonial Fort Condé's annual Independence Day living history program. Watch as interpreters bring to life the story of Captain James Willing, a Continental Navy officer whose actions brought the American Revolution to British-occupied Mobile. The program includes a full reading of the Declaration of Independence, live musket demonstrations, period clothing, and audience interaction. Then at 5:00 p.m., witness history as the 1976 Colonial Fort Condé Time Capsule is opened for the first time in 50 years. Buried during America's Bicentennial celebrations, the capsule will be opened in honor of America250 and the 50th anniversary of the reconstructed Colonial Fort Condé. Guests will be able to view the contents until 7:00 p.m.  Sunday, July 5, 2026 4:00 p.m. – The Capture of Captain James Willing 5:00 p.m. – Opening of the 1976 Time Capsule 5:00–7:00 p.m. – Viewing of Time Capsule Contents  Colonial Fort Condé150 South Royal StreetMobile, AL 36602  Free and open to the public Discover Mobile's unique role in the American Revolution and get a rare glimpse into what life—and celebration—looked like in 1976. We hope you'll join us for this special afternoon of history, community, and discovery

Protect Double D’s at the Fort (Kids’ Play Night)

Double D's Burgers Spanish Fort, AL

Come out and bring boxes, water balloons, and water blasters, and let’s protect the fort! At 6 PM, we will set up and build a fort. Everyone start saving and bringing those boxes to Double D's to use for building multiple forts. At 6:20 PM, let's go! Everyone grab water balloons and have the best evening. I will have kiddie pools set up throughout the field to refill blasters or grab more balloons. After you work up an appetite, come out and grab a burger at Double D's. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy your burgers while watching a movie on the big screen, but keep your eyes ready to dodge snowballs or maybe just popcorn  flying in the sky!

Free

LODA Artwalk Celebrates National Watercolor Month

Downtown Mobile

On July 10, celebrate National Watercolor Month at LODA ArtWalk with an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, and fun in the heart of Downtown Mobile!  Enjoy live music, shop local artists and makers along Dauphin Street, and explore unique vendors, food trucks, and interactive experiences from 6-9 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Kids’ Zone, in partnership with Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services, with hands-on crafts and activities. Discover one-of-a-kind art and experience the vibrant energy that makes LODA ArtWalk one of Mobile’s favorite monthly traditions.  Whether you're here for the music, the shopping, or the atmosphere, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Free

Brandon Styles Magic Show

OWA Parks & Resort

Brandon Styles has combined big magic, little magic and funny magic to amaze and astound you, make you laugh, and make you wonder. Audience interaction and props create a fun, upbeat amusement for the whole family. Featuring his lovely assistant Diamond, Brandon Styles performs mind-blowing magic tricks in this 1-hour performance. From his signature close-up magic to more grandeur tricks on his sparkling stage, you are sure to be entertained this summer! Get your tickets on BrandonStyles.com or at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. The Brandon Styles Theater is located in Downtown OWA, next to Alvin’s Island! VIP Experience Limited to 20 people per show Must arrive 1 hour before show time Guaranteed seats in the front 2 rows Private pre-show meet & greet with Brandon Styles (photo opportunity and close-up magic experience. Psst…Brandon took top 6 in the world for close-up magic!) One commemorative VIP lanyard One autographed photo

Summer Movie Nights – How to Train Your Dragon

Bayfront Park

Summer Movie Nights – How To Train Your Dragon Enjoy free, family-friendly movies under the stars at parks across Mobile County! Each Friday evening, a different park hosts a movie—perfect for relaxing outdoors and exploring local favorites.  Friday, July 10, 2026 Movie begins at 8:00 PM Bayfront Park15961 Dauphin Island Parkway, Coden, AL 36523 Free admission  Feature Film: How To Train Your Dragon Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early to find a great spot.

Free

Popsicle Fun Run

Fleet Feet Mobile

Join us for the coolest fun run of the summer! Beat the heat on McGregor Hill, then return to the store for all sorts of free, fun activities for the whole family. While this event is FREE, please register using the "Tickets" link so we can get an accurate headcount.  Demo new shoes from Mizuno, including the Wave Rider 30 and Wave Inspire 22.  Spray paint a T-shirt with our custom race logo stencil.  Popsicle Balance Dance-Off: balance a popsicle on your head while you complete a line dance - the last popsicle standing wins!  Kid's Race in the parking lot. Must be 10 years old or younger.  Costume Contest: come dressed in your best popsicle-themed outfit.  Raffle drawing: Earn 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent in-store before 9:30 AM!  Injury Assessments: the Center for Balance and Rehabilitation with be on-site before and after the run for hands-on assessments by Physical Therapist, Erica Dekle.  Ice plunge pools: Take the Plunge Gulf Coast will be on-site with their state-of-the-art ice plunge trailer to help you cool down.  Wear a pair of Swiftwick socks to the event and get a pair for FREE.  Free popsicles for all attendees!  Routes: 1.6 Mile walk: head up McGregor and turn back at the new roundabout on Dauphin St. 3.6 Mile run: head up McGregor and turn back at Old Shell Rd.  Event Schedule: 7:45 AM - Fun Run Sign-in & Demo Shoes: check in at the store and find a pair of Mizuno shoes to try out on your run. Demo shoes are first come, first served. 8:00 AM - Fun Run Start: runners and walkers leave from the store and head up McGregor Hill. 8:45 AM - Games Begin with the Popsicle Balance Dance-Off: be back at the store by this time if you want to participate. 9:00 AM - Kids' Race in the parking lot. 9:15 AM - Costume Contest: all entrants will parade for the crowd - loudest cheer wins. 9:30 AM - Raffle Drawing: MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!  Grab a friend or the whole family and we'll see you there!

Free

Mobile Bay Dolphin Cruise

AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center at Five Rivers

Mobile Bay is one of the most diverse maritime habitats in the nation. Join us on a journey into its waters guided by staff from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab as we learn about this rich natural habitat and keep an eye out for dolphins. Departs from the AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center at Five Rivers.

Native Animal Meet & Greet

Gulf State Park Nature Center

Visit the Nature Center between 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PM to meet one of our native animals! Discover how these remarkable species help educate our visitors about conservation efforts at Gulf State Park. Learn about their natural behaviors and the important roles they play in our complex ecosystem. Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores There is a $5 per-vehicle fee to enter the campground where the Nature Center is located. Campground and cabin guests are exempt from the gate fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093.

Water Party!

EverHope Baptist Church 8950 Airport Blvd, Mobile, Alabama

WATER PARTY!  Join us for a fun-filled morning of all things water & summer fun for ALL AGES!  We will have:Water SlidesInflatablesSprinklersWater Tables& More!  Bring your kids, invite your friends, & come ready to cool off & have a blast together! Don’t forget towels & sunscreen!   EverHope Baptist Church Saturday, July 11 10AM–12PM We can’t wait to see you there!! 

Back to School Family Day

Kick the end-of-summer blues at Mobile Museum of Art’s Back-to-School Family Day! Thanks to our sponsors at Spire, MMoA is hosting a free backpack giveaway for students in kindergarten and up, providing essential supplies to help everyone start the school year strong. The rest of the morning is packed with creative fun, from hands-on family art classes and face painting to an Elements of Art Scavenger Hunt. You can also visit the Mobile Public Library Bookmobile in the circle drive or join us for a guided Stroller Tour through the Handle with Care and Aminah Robinson exhibitions. With recurring Story Time LIVE! performances and gallery activities throughout the event, there’s plenty to keep the whole family inspired. The backpack giveaway begins at 10 am and lasts until supplies are gone. Backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and students must be present to collect them. One backpack per student.

Second Saturday $5 Make n Take

Coastal Makers Art Studio

Join us each month for a family friendly and affordable fun craft! Each month the project will change and be an exciting crafting adventure. So, mark your calendars to come to 1260 Dauphin the Second Saturday of each month. No reservations necessary, just come and be ready to create! Also happening is our Second Saturday vendors market. Meet and support local artists, jam and honey makers and so much more!

$5

That Art Place Grand Opening

That Art Place US Hwy 98, Daphne

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of That Art Place in Daphne! Explore our new creative experience studio, tour the space, meet fellow creatives, and choose from a variety of fun make-and-take art and craft projects. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a creative way to spend the day, we’d love to welcome you and help you discover your next favorite creative hobby.

Free

Brandon Styles Variety Show

OWA Parks & Resort

A family-friendly, impression, comedy and magic show! Discover the many faces of Brandon Styles in this year-round Variety Show. Impressions from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber, with 60 additional impressions in between! Sprinkled with just the right amount of comedy and magic to make this a great entertainment hour for all ages. Brandon Styles LIVE at OWA is a classy show that has something for the whole family! Brandon will awe you during his live performance of nearly 60 different celebrity singing & speaking impressions. To make this show unlike any other in the world, he has incorporated the perfect amount of comedy, magic, dancing, ventriloquism and audience participation in this fast-paced 60 minute show!

Native Animal Meet & Greet

Gulf State Park Nature Center

Visit the Nature Center between 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PM to meet one of our native animals! Discover how these remarkable species help educate our visitors about conservation efforts at Gulf State Park. Learn about their natural behaviors and the important roles they play in our complex ecosystem. Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores There is a $5 per-vehicle fee to enter the campground where the Nature Center is located. Campground and cabin guests are exempt from the gate fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093.

Kids Yoga (ages 3-11)

Above and Beyond Yoga & Salt Therapy 878 Hillcrest Rd Suite C, Mobile, AL

Kids Yoga ages (3- 11) is based on the Karma Kids Yoga Program that encourages children to "play" yoga and experience how their breath and body move together in a fun-filled way! The philosophy of teaching yoga to children provides kids with a variety of yoga tools that they can take away from class and use throughout their lives. Animals, nature and other objects come alive in this class; as we move, we learn to stretch our bodies in new creative ways. Through yoga poses, games, activities, music and stories, we promote strength, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques teach focus, relaxation and self-control. This class promotes inner-strength, confidence and self-esteem; a feeling of well-being and respect for others; and, love for one's self, inside and out. Studio will provide mat for class. Non-heated

The Market at The Pillars 2026

The Pillars Mobile 1757 Government Street, Mobile, AL

WHERE COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER  Join us on Sundays at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀, where the community comes together to shop local and support talented farmers, makers, bakers, crafters, and artists! Whether you’re a vendor or a guest, our markets are more than just shopping — they’re an experience!  Every market features our large LED wall displaying either Alabama football games or themed movies, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere while you shop!  Live Music, Always!We proudly feature live music at every market, adding the perfect vibe throughout the event.  Holiday & Themed Markets = Extra Magic!Our themed and holiday markets go above and beyond with larger, immersive décor AND Gift baskets & special giveaways. Come out, support small businesses, and enjoy a beautiful day at The Pillars! Bring your friends, family, and shopping bags—there’s something for everyone!  DAY MARKETS @ 11-3pmNIGHT MARKETS @ 4-8pmSee more info: The Market | The Pillars Mobile

Family Movie Monday

Daphne Public Library Daphne, Alabama

Join us in the community room every Monday in June for a special family movie showing! Snacks and water will be provided. July 6 - Toy Story 4July 13 - TangledJuly 20 - Raya and the Last DragonJuly 27 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Free

Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

Dauphin Island

The 93rd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo will be held July 17-19, 2026. The ADSFR is a 3-day Captain’s Choice tournament and a Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) sanctioned event. The total awards package is valued up to one million dollars in cash and prizes and anchored by a boat, motor, and trailer packages. The 3-day event features 33 categories with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all categories plus Most Unusual Species and lionfish. One Master Angler is also awarded along with cash prizes for King Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Red Snapper and Big Game Jackpots.