Howdy partners! It’s time to saddle up in your cowboy best and lasso your kiddos for a wild, wild western night! DJ Matt will be turning up the tunes as you dance the two-step. Enjoy a mechanical bull, face painting + so much more. Plus you could win a prize if you come in the best western wear costume!   Time 6 pm - 9 pm Event Schedule Kids' Activities + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Cost FREE admission + parking; Some activities range $5-10

If you are interested in youth mountain biking, we are hosting a low key FUN ride on Tuesdays. This is not a team event. There will be coaches and team members from the Gulf Coast Youth Mountain Bike Association. Come say hi, ask questions and ride with us. All skill levels are welcome. Don't forget your water bottles and bike helmets.When: 6 pm on TuesdayWhere: Cannonball Run ParkingRide: FOR EVERYONE!!! Not just for the kids. Parents and siblings. Fun for everyone!

Arr, me lads and lassies. Bring ye crew down on Wednesdays throughout the summer for a swashbuckling good time. Stop by thePepsi tent first to get your treasure map and the quest is on. Find the items on the map then return to where “X” marks the spot to collect your gold! For each Cap’n that completes the hunt, The Wharf will donate $5 toAlabama Credit Union’s Secret Meals for Hungry Children program. Be sure to stick around to enjoy some tunes from DJ Matt and watch the nightly SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show to see Philippe “Stinky” Lafitte pillage, plunder and hide his haul of gold on the Gulf Coast.   Where Main Street; Wharf Parkway Date Wednesday, July 17 Time 6 pm - 9 pm Event Schedule Treasure Hunt + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Cost FREE admission + parking Other Check-in is located at the Pepsi tent on Main Street. For the first 500 children to complete the hunt, The Wharf’s Anchor Campaign will make a special $5 donation in the child’s honor to theAlabama Credit Union’s Secret Meals for Hungry Children program. We appreciate your support!

Join us for 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐌  every Thursday night, 6 - 8 PM for special extended hours & free Admission! Join us for the 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐅𝐅, 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

It’s time to tropic like it’s hot at Under the Sea!! Get ready to cool off in the water slide and water bouncy. Show off your skills on the surfboard simulator or have your face painted to go along with the theme. Where Main Street Date Thursday, July 18 Time 6 pm - 9 pm Event Schedule Kids’ Activities + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm Bubble Truck: 6:30-8:30 pm SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Cost FREE admission + parking; face painting, $10 Other Don’t forget a swimsuit + towel for the water activities!

Please Note: Children ages 12 and up are welcome to the show. It's the night of the Sock Hop and all the Students of Elizabeth Borden High are keen to dance the night away! However this highly anticipated night turns into a doo wop disaster with murder! Join us and put your sleuth skills to work to figure out whodunnit! Word on the street is even though a greaser shows up the night will still be swell! Don't be a square! Put on those poodle skirts, bobby socks and grease that pompadour and join us for a night of mystery, laughter and fun! There is a very good chance YOU will be part of this show!

Bring a picnic lunch and join the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condé 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 Condé. For more information about regular admission prices, visit 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, visit https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/membership/ 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 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Join a museum educator for a short, guided tour of the museum’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 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | 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. MUMMIFICATION WORKSHOP | Friday, July 12 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Learn about ancient beliefs about the afterlife and the ancient Egyptian art of mummification. Participants will then use a similar process to mummify an 11-inch doll provided by the museum. Space in this workshop is limited to 30 kids. For ages 7 and up. QUILL PEN WRITING | Saturday, July 20 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | Stop by the Fort anytime between 1pm and 3pm to see a demonstration of how people wrote during the colonial era. Then learn to make your own quill pen from a large goose feather and practice writing with it. For ages 5 (with parent or guardian help) and up. MARBLED PAPER WORKSHOP | Friday, July 26 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Until modern times beautiful, marbled paper was often used for the endpapers of books. Learn about the history of the decorative art of marbled paper and how it is made, and then try your hand at making your own marbled paper. Warning: Making marbled paper is addictive! For ages 7 and up. COLONIAL TOYS & GAMES | Saturday, August 3 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | Stop by the fort courtyard anytime between 1 pm and 3pm to learn about colonial era toys, tabletop games, and lawn games, then make your own whirligig toy. For ages 5 (with parent or guardian help) and up

Join us for an epic celebration at Tuki’s Birthday Bash on July 20th from noon until 8PM in Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls! The fun kicks off with a lively Birthday Parade and Tuki Meet & Greet happening throughout the day. Enjoy live music, exciting performances, and free kids’ activities throughout Downtown & inside Tropic Falls! From tropical games and photo ops to delicious treats and fascinating animal encounters, there’s something for everyone. As evening sets in, groove to live music on the Island Stage and get ready for the grand finale as we sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Tuki at 8:00pm! This day promises fun and fantastic memories – see you there! *Tropic Falls admission ticket or pass is required for some activities and entrance into Tropic Falls.  Tropic Falls tickets below.

You are invited to: FAM JAM!(A free event for families)Join us, as we go: ON A MISSIONFAM JAM is hosted by Knollwood Church, and it will take place July 22nd-24th. Each evening Doors will open at 6:00PM and service will begin at 7:00PMFREE FOOD is provided each evening (pre-service)THERE WILL BE INFLATABLES + GAMES! This FREE event is for FAMILIES (kids + parents + siblings, etc) ALL AGES= the whole fam is invited! Optional FREE Childcare is available for Nursery-Preschool age kids. Please make sure to REGISTER for this event by clicking "Tickets."This is a free event, but we still ask that you register so that we can be prepared for all in attendance. Please make sure to register a ticket per person in your family in attendance. We look forward to seeing you there

Family Movie Monday every Monday in July at 2pm in the Library Community Room! 7/1 - Disney's Wish7/8 - Trolls: Band Together7/15 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem7/22 - Minions: The Rise of Gru7/29 - Clifford the Big Red Dog

Join us for 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐌  every Thursday night, 6 - 8 PM for special extended hours & free Admission! Join us for the 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐅𝐅, 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

Mobile Bay is one of the most diverse maritime habitats in the nation. Among its most notable aquatic residents are dolphins, which can often be seen throughout the length of the bay. On this special cruise into the middle reaches of Mobile Bay, guests will be treated to scenic views of the area and learn about its rich natural habitat as we keep an eye out for dolphins. Adults (12+) $35 Kids (6-12) $25 5 and under Free

Bring a picnic lunch and join the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condé 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 Condé. For more information about regular admission prices, visit 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, visit https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/membership/ 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 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Join a museum educator for a short, guided tour of the museum’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 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | 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. MUMMIFICATION WORKSHOP | Friday, July 12 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Learn about ancient beliefs about the afterlife and the ancient Egyptian art of mummification. Participants will then use a similar process to mummify an 11-inch doll provided by the museum. Space in this workshop is limited to 30 kids. For ages 7 and up. QUILL PEN WRITING | Saturday, July 20 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | Stop by the Fort anytime between 1pm and 3pm to see a demonstration of how people wrote during the colonial era. Then learn to make your own quill pen from a large goose feather and practice writing with it. For ages 5 (with parent or guardian help) and up. MARBLED PAPER WORKSHOP | Friday, July 26 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Until modern times beautiful, marbled paper was often used for the endpapers of books. Learn about the history of the decorative art of marbled paper and how it is made, and then try your hand at making your own marbled paper. Warning: Making marbled paper is addictive! For ages 7 and up. COLONIAL TOYS & GAMES | Saturday, August 3 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | Stop by the fort courtyard anytime between 1 pm and 3pm to learn about colonial era toys, tabletop games, and lawn games, then make your own whirligig toy. For ages 5 (with parent or guardian help) and up

Join 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 movie 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, June 28th | Medal of Honor Park Mama Mia, 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 26th | James Seals Community Center & Park Cars, 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.