Bookstore Romance Day 2024
The Haunted Book Shop 9 S Joachim Street, Mobile, AL, United StatesDate and time Saturday, August 17 ¡ 11am - 8pm CDT Location The Haunted Book Shop 9 S. Joachim St. Mobile, AL 36602 On Saturday August 17, 2024, join us at The Haunted Bookshop in Mobile, AL for a special day featuring author Alexandra Vasti and her debut novel, NE'RE DUKE WELL, a steamy regency romp with irresistible chemistry and scandals galore. We're also celebrating your love stories with the Love Story Project and offering Book Bouquet Bundles with Petal & Groove Flower Bar. Here's all the details for your romantic date with your favorite bookstore: Browse our extensive romance section, filled with all the spice, HEAs, enemies to lovers, and hot book-boyfriends you want Read submissions to the Love Story Project posted throughout our store (details to submit to the project below) Meet author Alexandra Vasti from 2-4pm as she chats with readers and signs copies of her new and steamy regency romance Treat yourself to a book bouquet bundle of NE'RE DUKE WELL and a fresh bouquet from Petal & Groove Flower Bar - $35 (plus tax) for the pair! Enjoy a kiss from a bookseller - a Hershey's kiss! Do you have a love story to share? Share it to our LOVE STORY PROJECT. Submit your 75-words or less love story here. Stories can be true or fiction. Guessing which stories are true and which stories are pure fantasy is half the fun of the project. Donât miss your chance to celebrate love with us. Bookstore Romance Day 2024 is August 17th, 11am-8pm. Remember to save a little love for Mr. Bingley because our kitty cat loves love, too. ABOUT ALEXANDRA VASTI ALEXANDRA VASTI is a British literature professor who has loved historical romance since age 11. After finishing her PhD at Columbia University in NYC, she moved to New Orleans, where she lives with her very large and noisy family. Neâer Duke Well is her first novel. ABOUT NE'RE DUKE WELL In this steamy Regency romp, Lady Selina is determined to find the Duke of Stanhope the perfect wifeâthe only problem is she's starting to think that might be her. Peter Kentânewly inherited Duke of Stanhope and recently of New Orleans, Louisianaâmust become respectable. Between his radical politics and the time he interrupted a minor royal wedding with a flock of sheepânot his fault!âheâs developed a scandalous reputation at odds with his goal of becoming guardian to his half siblings. For help, he turns to the cleverest and most managing woman of his acquaintance, Lady Selina Ravenscroft. Selina is societyâs most proper debutante, save one tiny secret: she runs an erotic circulating library for women. When Peter asks for her help, she suggests courtship and marriage to a lady of unimpeachable reputation. (Which is to say, definitely not herself.) But matchmaking doesnât go according to plan. Peterâs siblings run rampant on Bond Street. Selina ends up in the Serpentine. And worst of all, the scorching chemistry between Peter and Selina proves impossible to resist. For the disreputable duke and his unpredictable matchmaker, falling in love just might be the ultimate scandal.
Open Play for PreK and Homeschool Families
Luke 4:18 Fellowship Sollie Rd, Mobile, AlabamaOur prek hall is open with lots of fun for infants-prek and opportunities for families to get to know one another! We also have an indoor playground for elementary age homeschool students to play (with parental supervision). Join us each Tuesday morning from 9:30-11. Each month will also include a special themed storytime playdate on the first Tuesday.
Kickstart Art for Tweens and Teens
Daphne Public Library Daphne, AlabamaTweens and teens, get ready to engage your artistic abilities with this program geared toward creating artworks through various media! Examples include painting ceramics, sand art, modge-podge crafts, and more! Every third Thursday of the month!
Family Fest 2024
Free Life Church CreolaWe are so excited for Family Fest 2024 happening August 23rd-25th with Pastor Tim Jones and NXTGEN! Friday and Saturdayâs pre-service festivities will start at 6:00pm with service following at 6:30pm. Sunday morning pre-service will start at 9:30 am, with service following at 10:00am. Each service, there will be a special theme! Fridays theme is âLuauâ, Saturdayâs theme is âSuperheroâ, and Sunday mornings theme is âTeam Colorâ!We will end Family Fest with Family Skate Night from 5:00pm- 7:00pm @Ramboâs Skateland and the theme for this event is âTacky Touristâ. During pre-service each day, we will have special treats, games and so much fun! Join us for games, black light puppets, worship, team competition, and so much more!
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Daphne Public Library Daphne, AlabamaGrab your pj's and join us to watch some retro cartoons with a cereal bar!
Family Spotlight at the Loyola Art Show
Crown Hall Dauphin St, Mobile, AlabamaBring the family for kid-centered fun at The Loyola Art Show! We will have face painting by Mary B., balloon art by Dr. Gee, and more! If that's not enough time to browse our available art for purchase, stick around because the show is open until 3 PM! $20 suggested donation at the door. Attendance is also an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win 2 tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in New Orleans (October 25th~Section 639, Row 12). Raffle tickets can only be purchased in person during show hours. $25 per ticket or $100 for 5 entries! An art purchase gains you a complimentary entry to the raffle!
6th Annual Enditnow Family Day
Cathedral Square, Mobile, AlabamaFREE FAMILY DAYEVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE door prizesfree health checklive musiccommunity picnic @noonbounce housesafety fingerprintingpetting zoomuch more! 3:00 pm join us for the 6th Annual âLOVE SHOULDNâT HURTâ MARCH to END VIOLENCE
The Young Ones
Alabama Contemporary Art Center Conti St, Mobile, AlabamaA Family-Friendly selection of animation short films curated by the Mobile Animation Film Festival, coming Fall 2024. This pre-screener will feature 9+ national and international shorts by emerging animation artists, and will be screened in our 3rd Floor Terrace Room at Alabama Contemporary Art Center. This one is for the kiddos! Light snacks provided for a suggested $5 donation, this event is Free and Open to the Public!
Summer Nights at the Museum
Daphne History MuseumJoin us for đđđđđđ đđđđđđ đđ đđđ đđđđđđ  every Thursday night, 6 - 8 PM for special extended hours & free Admission! The Daphne History Museum is located at 405 Dryer Avenue.For additional information, call the Museum at 251-620-2600.
Labor Day Weekend @ Grand River Motorsports Park
Grand River Motorsports Park Robertsdale, AlabamaLabor Day Weekend at Grand River!!!Letâs go off roading, camping, fishing or swimming at our beautiful park!!!Saturday College Football at the pavilion all day long and we are going to have a Poker Run!!!Registration for poker run will be open at front booth until 3pm on Saturday, 1 hand $15 or 3 for $30, winners split prize pool 50/35/15!!!Sunday we will have a Slip'N'Slide open at our play pit starting 11am-until!Sunday evening let's settle grudges on our Tug Pad! Everyone welcome to participate!!! Starts at 5pm!!!Monday evening 7pm, guided trail ride!!! Meet at the pavilion!!!Good times and Fun memories guaranteed! Gate hours and pricing for Labor Day Weekend:Whole weekend pass is $65, 2 day pass is $51.00.or Single Day Passes are:Thursday 8am-8pm $13 per person (ladies ride free)Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 8am-Midnight $33 per day per personPark will close Tuesday at 10am!!!Must purchase camping to stay past midnight!Camping Power/water $35, SelfContained RV $25, Tent $10
Family Night and Tip Flip Fundraiser with Braided River
Braided River Brewing Co Mobile, AlabamaHi Fams! We are loving the end of summer and looking forward to the school year! Mark your calendars for our Family Night Fundraiser on August 29th at Braided River Brewery! This is a kid-friendly night with food trucks, juice boxes and waters available, and of course - Nappie-winning local beer! The Braided River family is an ACM alumni fam and every year they donate one night of the tips they earn back into our school.
FNL Concert Celebrating Michael Jackson
Mardi Gras ParkFriday Night Live Concert Celebrating Michael Jackson Join us for a FREE tribute show celebrating the legendary Michael Jackson, featuring the high-energy performance of The King of Pop Live Experience Band! Enjoy DJ Blayze, amazing singing, non-stop dancing, adult beverages, and more. Bring your snacks, blankets, or chairs, and get ready for an unforgettable night of fun and music! Date: Friday, August 30, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Location: Mardi Gras Park By attending this event, you agree to be photographed. Please bring your own chairs. No 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 by CLICKING HERE! If you need more information, please get in touch with MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.
Game Day and Game Night
Ina Pullen Smallwood Memorial Library Chickasaw, AlabamaBring your favorite board games and come to the library for Game Day / Night! Come with friends, family or come on your own and make some new friends over *Dungeons and Dragons, Chess, Scrabble, Clue, Monopoly, Apples to Apples, etc. If you've got a game to play, bring it with you and enjoy yourself!
Friday Night Live Concert Celebrating Michael Jackson
Mardi Gras ParkJoin us for a FREE tribute to the King of Pop at Mardi Gras Park as part of our FNL Concert Series!  Experience the electrifying performance by The King of Pop Live Experience Band as they bring Michael Jackson's iconic hits to life. From "Billie Jean" to "Thriller," get ready to dance the night away! Plus, DJ Blayze will keep the party alive with more music to groove to. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. This event is part of our FNL concert series.  Date: Friday, August 30 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Mardi Gras ParkNO tents or glass containers allowed. Don't miss this high-energy celebration honoring the legendary Michael Jackson!
Labor Day Weekend Party at OWA
OWA Parks & ResortKick off fall with us at the Labor Day Weekend Party August 30th through September 1st! Start the weekend on Friday, August 31st, with free kidsâ activities, photo ops with stilt walkers, and popsicles in Downtown OWA. At 4:30 pm, come enjoy a dive-in movie at Big Water Bay on the big screen in Tropic Falls.* Returning for its sixth year, the OWA Labor Day Car Show is back on Saturday, August 31st! During this picturesque fall event, cars of all makes and models will be on display throughout the charming streets of Downtown OWA. With hot rods and custom builds from all decades lining the streets, this car show is bound to have something that catches your eye! Check out the details here. Stick around after the Car Show on Saturday, September 1st, for lawn games and a free live outdoor concert! Join us on OWA Island for live music from Jenna McClelland at 5:30 pm and Brandon Giles at 7:30 pm. PLUS, round off the night with epic fireworks show at 8:50 pm, synchronized with patriotic music playing throughout the property. The fireworks will go off at 8:50 pm sharp and can be seen in the air over Downtown OWA & Tropic Falls. On Sunday, we wonât be slowing down the fun! There will be kid activities at Tropic Falls and a complimentary Red, White, and Red Popsicles at the Native Treasures Alcove. More live music will follow, starting at 4:30 pm with Duhe and Daboys. Closing out the night, Tobacco Rd band at 6pm will be performing a live blend of country-rock. So, grab a cozy flannel, enjoy the fall weather, and catch them both at the Island Stage! *Tropic Falls admission ticket or pass is required for the Dive-In movie night and activities behind the gates. Schedule of Events Friday, August 30th ¡ Noon â 6:00 pm: Tuki Appearances intermittently in Downtown OWA & Tropic Falls ¡ 2:00 pm â 6:00 pm: Kidsâ activities at Southern Express in Tropic Falls and Downtown Foutain* ¡ 2:00 pm â 6:00 pm: Red, White, and Blue Popsicles (One per person, while supplies last.) ¡ 4:00 pm â 7:00 pm: Patriotic Stilt Walkers roaming for guest photos ¡ 4:00 pm â 6:00 pm: Dive-In movie night at Big Water Bag â Remember the Titans (2000 | PG)* Saturday, August 31st ¡ 9:00am â 4:00 pm: First Baptist Church Labor Car Show in Downtown OWAâ Check it out here! ¡ Noon â 6:00 pm: Tuki Appearances intermittently in Downtown OWA & Tropic Falls ¡ 3:00 pm â 8:50 pm: Lawn Games on the Island ¡ 5:30 pm â 7:00 pm: Free Live Music on the Island from Jenna McClelland ¡ 7:30 pm â 9:30pm: Free Live Music on the Island from Brandon Giles ¡ 8:50 pm â 9:00 pm: Labor Day Fireworks Sunday, September 1st ¡ Noon â 6:00 pm: Tuki Appearances intermittently in Downtown OWA & Tropic Falls ¡ 2:00 pm â 6:00 pm: Kidsâ activities at Southern Express in Tropic Falls and Downtown Foutain* ¡ 2:00 pm â 6:00 pm: Red, White, and Blue Popsicles (One per person, while supplies last.) ¡ 2:00 pm â 8:00 pm: Lawn Games on the Island ¡ 4:30 pm â 6:00 pm: Free Live Music on the Island from Duhe and Daboys ¡ 6:00 pm â 7:00 pm: Kids Flag Football game in the Festival Grounds ¡ 6:00 pm â 8:00 pm: Free Live Music on the Island from Tobacco Rd. Band
Living History Crew Drill
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial ParkCome see history come to life with our WWII reenactors during their August drill. Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM. These historical reenactors, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, demonstrate what life aboard ship was like during wartime. They share stories from our original crewmen, conduct weapons briefings, and demonstrate drills while aboard ship. Be sure to grab a spot on the main deck of the USS ALABAMA at 1:00 p.m. when âCall to Battle Stationsâ is sounded. Enemy aircraft will fly over attacking the ship, and the crewmen will fire back defend her with their guns blazing! Spectators will be able to take in the whole experience while the crew fires the shipâs 20mm and 40mm guns. Planes fly based on mechanics and weather conditions that day. The Deep South Amateur Radio Club will be broadcasting from Radio Central aboard the USS ALABAMA during the drill and welcome visitors to stop by to listen. For all ham radio operators, the call letters are K4DSR and K5LDA broadcasting between 20 and 40. The drill is open to the public and included with general admission tickets.
Free Ballet Class Day
Classical Ballet Academy and Theatre Daphne, AlabamaJoin us for a special Free Ballet Class Day at Classical Ballet Academy & Theatre! Meet our instructors, experience our classes, and see what makes our studio so special. The first class is always a free trial!
Blow Your Own Mini Pumpkin
610 St Anthony St Mobile, AlabamaDue to popular demand! Come blow your own glass mini pumpkin with us. Fall and Halloween color combinations will be made available. Follow the ticket link to reserve your spot. All pumpkins are annealed, or cooled down, overnight and are made available for pickup as soon as the following day. We ask that all participants show up 10 minutes before their designated slot. Kid friendly as long as supervised by an adult!
Jeepin’ the Fort Open
The Fort Park at Spanish Fort CenterThis event will take place on the last Saturday of every month. It's for ALL Jeep groups, and Jeep owners even if you are not part of a group, or club. It should be a great event for all Jeep owners to get together and have a good time. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the comradery, music/ entertainment, and food. *Pet and Kid friendly. *Public event hosted by Doug Payne and the Gulf Coast Cruzaders
Sunset Concert on Dauphin Island
The always popular Sunset Concerts are continuing and the Town of Dauphin Island is excited to announce this yearâs remaining line up; 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. 5:30 p.m.