Hickory Ridge Subdivision Annual Kids Krewe Parade 2024

Hickory Ridge Subdivision

Hickory Ridge Subdivision in West Mobile is having their annual Kids Krewe Parade on Saturday, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. This is a family friendly event. The parade will take place on Timberly Road. No parking will be allowed on Timberly, but there is plenty of parking along the side streets in the neighborhood. For additional information on location, where to park, etc, email us at info@themobmom.com

Puppy Gras Pet Parade

OWA Parks & Resort

No holiday celebration would be complete without our furry friends, and we invite you to bring them to the 3rd annual Puppy Gras Pet Parade on Feb. 3 through Downtown OWA! This is a family-friendly event featuring a pet parade and a costume contest on OWA Island. Pre-register for the pet parade and costume contest for only $10 on our website. Day-of registration will be offered onsite for only $15. Be sure to dress in your Mardi Gras best! Puppy Gras Parade registration guarantees you a spot in our costume contest with cash prizes given for OWA Choice, Puppy Gras King, Puppy Gras Queen, Funniest, and Most Festive!   Schedule of events 1-2pm – Day-of Parade & Costume Contest Registration 2- 2:15 PM– Parade Lineup on OWA Island sidewalk 2:30pm – Parade Starts 3pm – Costume Contest Begins 4pm – Costume Contest Judging 4:30pm – Awards Ceremony Individual registration is required for all participating dogs. Responsible pet parents accompanying the dogs may participate for free.

Mystic Mutts of Revelry Parade 2024

Downtown Fairhope

MMOR 2024 King & Queen Drawing Enter your furry four-legged friend for a chance to be crowned King or Queen of MMOR 2024! You can enter the drawing for just $5 per ticket – the more tickets you purchase, the more chances your pet has to win! The deadline to enter for the Royal drawing is 5pm on January 29th. The King and Queen will have their royal portraits taken at the Haven by Ono Pet Photography. All sales are final and winners must be present for photoshoot to be eligible. You will accompany your King or Queen, in a custom-made Royal float - designed and built by the famous Blain Kern Studios in New Orleans - for the MMOR parade! Bring your throws and make the most of your pet's royal status - it's SO much fun! Don't miss the opportunity for you & your pet to roll in style and be introduced to the MMOR crowd. Purchase your tickets today!

Krewe du Kids Masquerade Street Party

OWA Parks & Resort

Let’s kickoff an epic Mardi Gras season at the Krewe du Kidz Masquerade Street party throughout Downtown OWA on February 3 from 4 to 6:30pm! From Moon Pie Bingo to mask decorating and Mardi Gras themed glitter tattoos, every corner of this carnival is full of family-friendly activities for young revelers. With this DJ-fueled dance party and stilt walker performance, this event is a jazzy good time for the whole family. Let the good times roll at Krewe de Kidz Masquerade! Schedule of Events: • 4:00pm-6:30pm- Moon Pie Bingo inside the Bohemian where guests will be able to compete in Moon Pie Bingo for a chance to win a prize! While supplies last. • 4:00pm-6:30pm- Masks decorating & Gold Coin scavenger hunt take place on OWA Island. • 4:00pm-6:30pm- Outside of the Bohemian, a balloon artist will be making Mardi Gras themed balloons. • 4:00pm-6:30pm- Mardi Gras themed caricature drawings at OWA Island. • 4:00pm-6:30pm- Mardi Gras themed glitter tattoos and hair braiding on OWA Island. • 4:00pm-6:30pm- Mardi Gras themed stilt walkers and performers roam throughout Downtown OWA. • 4:00pm-6:30pm- Bubble Dance party where guests can dance the night away. • Other Activities Available in Downtown OWA include varies Photo Ops for pics! For more info: https://visitowa.com/kdk-masquerade/

Malbis Winter Market

Historic Malbis Nursery

Join us on Sunday, February 4th at the Historic Malbis Nursery for our first event of 2024! Invite your friends to this FREE event and shop with over 50 local vendors at the Malbis Winter Market! We will have food trucks and more! See you soon!

2024 Mystics of Children Mardi Gras Parade

Rosswood Subdivision

Mobile’s oldest children’s parade, the Mystics of Children, will roll on Sunday, February 4th at 2:00 pm in the Rosswood neighborhood. Bring the entire family for a fun, family-friendly and extra adorable Mardi Gras parade! If you’ve never been before, the parade follows a figure eight through the neighborhood so there isn’t a bad spot on the route. There will be NO PARKING inside the neighborhood to allow room for floats, but there is plenty of parking at Thompson Engineering on Cottage Hill. Laissez les bon temps rouler 

Toddler Time at MMoA

Mobile Museum of Art

Thursdays, December 14, January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9  10 – 11:30 a.m. $5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session Join us for single sessions of sensory-based art projects designed especially for toddlers and preschool children. Toddler time is open to children ages 1 through 5.

Tales and Trails in the Gardens

Mobile Botanical Gardens

A literacy program for young children every Thursday morning. Reading stories and sharing activities in the Gardens - for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers. Registration required - call the office at (251)342-0555 Kickoff September 7th at 10:30AM Included in cost of admission / Free for MBG Members Sponsored by The Lilian Woolford Charitable Trust

Tuki’s Friday Fun Nights

Tropic Falls

Dive into the ultimate tropical vibes at Tropics Falls with Tuki’s Friday Fun Nights starting January 5th through February 9th, every Friday from 4-9 PM! Be immersed in a tropical paradise by relaxing in Castaway Creek or taking a ride on Rollin’ Thunder. Then, sit back and grab a bite to eat or enjoy a refreshing drink with a meal-deal special. This family-friendly event also includes the added fun of a DJ, Bubbles, Balloon Artists, and Lawn Games! Plus, any guest that attends will receive a $1 off coupon for Midway Games! Don’t forget to be on the lookout for Tuki the Toucan making surprise appearances! Are you a Tropic Falls season passholder? Come out and enjoy the exclusive designated Season Pass area inside the waterpark with a private meet & great with Tuki along with free crafts, leis & arcade play for each season passholder! Tropic Falls admission is required but catch the enjoyment with a special Twilight ticket price of $49.99++ beginning at 4pm! $2 Meal Deals Stop by one of the eateries inside Tropic Falls for $2 specials on select items Hot Dogs Pizza Slice – Only available at Grub Basket of Fries Size Soda

Parent’s Night Out

Knollwood Church

Parent’s Night Out is an Event to Benefit parents seeking affordable childcare for a Valentines Date Night, or a mom’s night out- and also this event benefits our Youth Students as all the profits will go to support their Summer Mission Trip to New York City. We have a fun evening planned of Childcare on February 9th (2/9/24) from 5:30-8:30PM. We have highly trained and trusted professionals to watch and oversee every age group. Cost is only $20 Per Child, and this includes Dinner for your child. Register now through knollwoodchurch.net/events or text the word “ nightout ” to 251-319-4767

Friday Night Live: Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Park

Ain't no party like a Mardi Gras party! Join us for one of our Friday Night Live concerts as we showcase six different brass bands from different cities in celebration of Mardi Gras! Bring your dancing shoes, chairs, Mardi Gras umbrellas, and let's have a good time, because you don't want to miss this showcase! For more information, contact MPRDEvents@cityofmobile.org.

February LODA ArtWalk

Mardi Gras Park

LODA ArtWalk celebrates regional brass bands on Friday, February 9th! Stop by Mardi Gras Park before and after Friday’s parades for a live music showcase. Come downtown to show your support of local artists, arts organizations, and downtown businesses at this fun, family-friendly event. Due to Mardi Gras parades happening that evening, our monthly ArtWalk vendors will NOT be set up and our community gallery will NOT be open. You can still support our vendors by visiting their social pages linked below! We will post special content on the LoDa ArtWalk Facebook page throughout the month for updates from participating venues. The in-person ArtWalk will take place downtown from 6 to 9 p.m. Select restaurants and retailers will have sidewalk sales and expanded outdoor seating available, and galleries will be open for extended hours. We encourage all attendees to consider purchasing artwork from a local creative or donating to an arts organization that they would typically support at this time. Let’s stay #MobileStrong and #SupportTheArts

313th U.S. Army Band Performance

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Come see and hear the the 313th U.S. Army Band perform a patriotic concert in the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion. The concert is free to attend and open to the public. There is a $5 parking fee.

Make and Take Art

Mobile Museum of Art

1- 3 pm $5 per family for MMofA Members | $10 per family for Not-Yet Members Pre-register or walk in to get creative with MMofA’s Make & Take. In this class, we will explore a variety of art materials, processes, and techniques inspired by artists currently on view. Join us in the studio anytime between 1 to 3 p.m. for an opportunity to explore art materials and get creative with MMofA. Session 1: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Session 2: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Bows and Bracelets Event

Apricot Lane Boutique

Shop with us this Saturday during our FREE EVENT! All ages are welcome are and supplies are provided. We'll be crafting fun, trending hair bows  and word bracelets  Don't miss out on this fun time together! Refreshments provided, of course

Ties and Tiaras 2024

Celebration Church of Fairhope

Celebrate Kids is having a Dance and you are invited! This will be a daddy/ daughter & mother/son dance where we will all come dressed in our best ready to show off our best dance moves. We will have an ice cream bar with all the yummy toppings. We will have some fun ministry from our very own KOTC. Invite your friends and invite your family, everyone is invited to attend our very special event. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids. A cost for a family will not exceed $30.

Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest 2024

Community Maritime Park

Welcome to the Second Annual Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest that will be held at Community Maritime Park, downtown Pensacola. We will have food trucks and vendors selling Chocolate and Cheese themed items as well as other vendor and menu items. $5 Entry fee and kids 12 & Under are free. Beer, Wine, Vendors, Chocolate Martini's, Contests, Free Chocolate and Cheese sampling tent, Live Music, Kids Bounce House. We will be having a Chocolate Pie eating contest at 2 PM on Sunday February 18th. The first one to eat the pie wins a trophy and $100 in gift certificates to local restaurants.

Tales and Trails in the Gardens

Mobile Botanical Gardens

A Literacy program of reading books and sharing activities. Designed for preschoolers and homeschoolers. Every Thursday morning at 10:30am the group will read a book at various locations in the Gardens. On rainy days the group will meet in the Larkins Classroom. FREE to MBG members, cost of admission for nonmembers, and registration is required. All children must be accompanied by parent or assigned adult guardian. Register Email Aeriell for more information or call the office at 251.342.0555.

Family Art

Mobile Museum of Art

Thursdays, January 25, February 22, & March 28 1 – 3 pm $5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session This class is for families to create together. Each month will feature a different art medium with a project tied to the MMofA collection. Parents are encouraged to stay and create with their families. Suitable for homeschool families.

Vintage Market Days of Mobile

The Grounds

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and a little more. The market is a three day event held several times a year in varying communities throughout the United States. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues throughout the country.  The Grounds  100+ vendors in 90k square feet of indoor and air conditioned space  Live music Food trucks  $15 on Friday  $10 on Saturday  $5 on Sunday  12 and under are FREE  parking is FREE  10AM-4PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday