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  • Turtles at 2 Lobby Talk

    Lobby at The Lodge at Gulf State Park 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, Alabama

    Did you know that Alabama has sea turtles nesting on our beaches from May through August or that hatchings can stretch into October? If you want to learn more about these amazing ancient creatures and how you can help them (plus what to do if you get lucky and see one on the beach!), join us in The Lodge at Gulf State Park's lobby for a 15 minute talk about our sea turtles and how you can share the beach with them! The tour meets in the back of the lobby of the Gulf State Park Lodge. All Ages/FREE 21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

  • Seine Net Experience

    Lake Shelby Playground 20110 AL-135, Gulf Shores, Alabama

    Dip your toes into the shallow waters of one of our brackishlakes and discover the unique creatures that call it home! Help drag a seinenet alongside a park naturalist as you search for fascinating aquatic critters,learn fun facts about each species, and explore what makes these lakes such aspecial part of our coastal ecosystem in this hands-on activity. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/seine-net-experience-9AM Know Before You Go: Location: Lake Shelby Picnic Area, 20110 AL-Hwy135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Parking at this location is free. Program will be set up onthe edge of the lake across from the playground.

  • Seine Net Experience

    Lake Shelby Playground 20110 AL-135, Gulf Shores, Alabama

    Dip your toes into the shallow waters of one of our brackishlakes and discover the unique creatures that call it home! Help drag a seinenet alongside a park naturalist as you search for fascinating aquatic critters,learn fun facts about each species, and explore what makes these lakes such aspecial part of our coastal ecosystem in this hands-on activity. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/seine-net-experience-10AM Know Before You Go: Location: Lake Shelby Picnic Area, 20110 AL-Hwy135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Parking at this location is free. Program will be set up onthe edge of the lake across from the playground.

  • Fall into Fun! Weekly Themed OPEN PLAY Session (ages 1+) with BLOOM Play Studio

    Bloom Play Studio

    Join us for a beautiful guided play session featuring fun fall themed sensory & messy play experiences designed to engage your mobile infants, toddlers and preschool aged children through engaging and hands-on fun! Explore inside our Montessori studio and on our beautiful outdoor play patio while your little one engages with specially curated activities. Each weekly play session is uniquely designed to provide new experiences to help ignite your little one's development! *ages 1+ Morning snack included

  • Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series

    May Day Park Daphne

    Join us for one of Daphne's favorites - Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series happening every Thursday in September and October, 11:30 - 1:30 at May Day Park! September 3 • Symone French September 10 • Lee Yankie September 17 • Matthew Wojo September 24 • Harrison McInnis October 1 • Matthew Jacquette October 8 • Jesse Taylor Penry October 15 • Raul & Eden October 22 • Remaining Nameless October 29 • Emily Stuckey

  • Fossil Sea Turtles of AL

    Interpretive Center at Gulf State Park 22250-A E Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, Alabama

    Dive into the fascinating world of sea turtles as we trace their history from ancient fossils to the species still cruising today’s Gulf waters. Presented by Dr. Andrew Gentry, a leading scholar in sea turtle paleontology, this talk will highlight how insights from Alabama fossil sea turtles have helped scientists' piece together the amazing history of these resilient reptiles! All Ages / FREE No registration required *PARKING* The location of this program takes place in a paid parking area. If you are joining just for the program, please find the Learning Campus team member nearby for a parking pass valid for 2 hours. For more information: 251-923-3101 or info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link:  https://w3w.co/filaments.putty.superstores

  • Turtles at 2 Lobby Talk

    Lobby at The Lodge at Gulf State Park 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, Alabama

    Did you know that Alabama has sea turtles nesting on our beaches from May through August or that hatchings can stretch into October? If you want to learn more about these amazing ancient creatures and how you can help them (plus what to do if you get lucky and see one on the beach!), join us in The Lodge at Gulf State Park's lobby for a 15 minute talk about our sea turtles and how you can share the beach with them! The tour meets in the back of the lobby of the Gulf State Park Lodge. All Ages/FREE 21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

  • Make & Take Art

    Mobile Museum of Art

    Make & Take Art Occur each Thursday (EXCEPT on Family Art Days) | 3 – 4:30pm  Free Pre-register or walk in to get creative with MMoA’s Make & Take. In this class, we will explore a variety of art materials, processes, and techniques inspired by artists currently on view. ​

  • $5 Fun Fridays

    Dick's House of Sport- Mobile 1390 Tingle Circle West B-3, Mobile

    Hit the climbing wall for just $5 every Friday!

  • Guided Pier Walk

    Gulf State Park Pier

    Discover the unique connection between our coastal community and ecosystem during this guided tour of the Pier. Explore the Pier’s rich history, learn about local conservation efforts, and discover the diverse marine life and bird species that call this area home. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is preferred but not required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/guided-pier-walk-GSP Know Before You Go: Location: Gulf State Park Pier, 20800 East Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 The parking fee is $15 and is valid at all State Park paid parking areas for the remainder of the day. Overnight park guests may park for free with existing parking pass.

  • 2026 Gulf Coast Heavy Equipment Roadeo

    Downtown OWA

    The Gulf Coast Heavy Equipment Roadeo is coming to Foley! Public works crews from across the Gulf Coast are gearing up to put their skills to the test in a series of heavy equipment competitions — all for a chance to earn bragging rights! Come watch operators showcase their accuracy, control and technical ability behind the controls of some seriously heavy machinery — plus enjoy equipment demonstrations, BBQ, live music, vendors and more!  Friday, Sept. 25 8 a.m.–5 p.m. OWA Parks & Resort FREE admission Mark your calendar and come cheer on the crews! We’ll be sharing more as we count down to Roadeo day.

    Free

  • Organic Gardening & Composting

    Learning Campus at Gulf State Park

    Discover how sustainable gardening practices can benefit both your home and the environment. Explore composting, year-round gardening, and ways to grow fruits and vegetables while learning how the Learning Campus connects its garden to the table at our on-campus restaurant and how composting can help reduce your household waste by up to 60%. All Ages / FREE No registration required For more information, call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/apricot.seasoned.parks

  • Fall 2026 Statemint Mobile Pop Up

    7701 Hitt Road - Mobile, Al - 36695

    SHOP THOUSANDS of items from Alabama's cutest closets!! --------------------------------Womens AND MENS Spring & Summer clothing, shoes, purses...even hats, jewelry, sunglasses, and accessories!Size inclusive XS - 4X50-70% off your favorite name brands & local boutique brands!!BRANDS LIKE: Lululemon, Kate Spade, Free People, Zara, Vuori, Anthropologie, Gap, Mother, Tory Burch, Converse, Vans, Columbia, Coach, Adidas, Kendra Scott, Birkenstock, Frye and MORE!! --------------------------------THE DETAILS: ABBA SHRINE 7701 Hitt Rd. MOBILE> AL SEPT 25-27th HOURS::• THURS 9/24 Noon -7 Charity Presale ($10 ticket)• FRI 9/25 from 9-7 FREE ENTRY• SAT 9/26 from 9-7 FREE ENTRY• SUN 9/27 from 10-4 *Half Off Day *all items marked YES:DISCOUNT will be 50% off!

  • BLOOM’s Fall Farm Animal Themed Play Session + Mommy & Me Animal Cracker Baking Workshop with BLOOM Play Studio

    Bloom Play Studio

    Join us for a special Fall Farm Animal themed play session featuring fun fall themed sensory & messy play experiences designed to engage your mobile infants, toddlers and preschool aged children through engaging and hands-on fun! Explore inside our Montessori studio and on our beautiful outdoor play patio while your littlE one engages with specially curated activities plus a delicious BLOOM-led Mommy & Me animal cracker baking class that includes a from-scratch animal crackers and snack. *ages 1+

  • Open Jump – $7 SPECIAL PRICING

    Pump it Up Mobile

    Open Jump - $7 SPECIAL PRICING Date : Friday Sep 25, 2026 Time : 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Status : Space is available! Details : 🎉 End Your Week with a Bounce! 🎉 Looking for an awesome way to kick off the weekend without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered! ✨ Open Jump for CHEAP? YES PLEASE! ✨ Bring the whole crew and enjoy our most affordable jump session of the week, just $7 + tax per child, and parents jump FREE! Let the kids burn off some energy, laugh, and play while you relax or join in on the fun. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your week with smiles, giggles, and good vibes all around. Don’t miss out, spots fill up fast, so grab your friends and jump into the weekend with us! 🚀 PRICE: $7 + tax per kid All ages welcome! Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance and are non refundable or transferable. 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.

  • Parents Night Out!

    Bloom Play Studio

    Friday Sep. 25 (5:30-8:30) Parents Night Out! Date night drop-off featuring DIY Squishy making, from-scratch pizza baking, potions making sensory play plus dinner and indoor/outdoor play studio fun!

  • The Lightning Thief

    Joe Jefferson Playhouse 11 S Carlen, Mobile, Alabama

    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

    Laidlaw Performing Arts Center 5751 USA Drive S., Mobile

    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!

  • Art Attack, a Glow in the Dark Paint Bash

    New House Teen Center 2960 Alston Drive, Mobile

    Art Attack | Glow in the Dark Paint Bash | FREE We're bringing the glow! Grab your friends and join Breakthrough Teens for Art Attack, a Glow in the Dark Paint Bash at the New House Teen Center. We'll have UV-reactive paint, music and plenty of room to get creative. Paint a canvas, customize some clothes or just have fun making your own colorful creations while we light up the night. Whether you're an artist or just looking for something fun to do with your friends, come ready to get messy, get creative and GLOW! Event DetailsSeptember 257:30 to 9:30 p.m.Registration required LocationNew House Teen Center2960 Alston DriveMobile, AL 36605 Ready to join us? Register on RecDesk https://mprd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail Bring your friends and come ready to glow!