Get ready to color our world this summer at the Daphne Public Library! At our grand Summer Reading Kick-Off, you will be able to pick up your Summer Reading goodie bag full of reading materials, enjoy hot dogs, and watch live entertainment performed by the Wow Factor Science Show! Free family fun for ALL AGES!

Join us for Fairhope's Spring/Summer Farmers Market, starting April 3rd! The market will be held every Thursday afternoon from 3 PM to 6 PM behind the Fairhope Public Library. Discover a wide array of fresh produce, homemade breads, honey, locally-raised beef, and much more! There will also be face painting for the kids each week, along with exciting giveaways! Support your local farmers and small businesses by shopping at the Fairhope Farmers Market this spring! Parking: Farmers market visitors can park on Magnolia Avenue in designated spots marked “farmers market parking only.” Additional parking is available in Arts Alley! You can also call the Downtown shuttle for a ride directly to the farmers market

Come see Ms. Grace behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope’s Farmer’s Market for a very special outdoor storytime and activity

S’mores on the Shore Campfires, music, s’mores, and so much more will be the scene as the City of Gulf Shores hosts S’mores on the Shore on Thursday, May 22. The fun will begin at 6 p.m. at Gulf Place, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. This family-friendly event will feature free items and activities, such as s’mores packets, a live DJ, a balloon artist, and face painting! Our friends from the Lions Club will be selling hotdogs, chips, and drinks at the event, and our friends from the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will also be present! Families are encouraged to bring their blankets, chairs, and friends and relax on the beautiful, white sand of the Gulf Shores Public Beach. "2010 marked the inaugural S'mores on the Shore event, which has become one of our most popular events among residents and guests,” said Brigette Reynolds, Special Events Manager. “I am proud to have fostered starting this event! Seeing it become a tradition is truly rewarding. We are thrilled to bring free fun and excitement to our community, and we can’t wait to see you there!"

Come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at OWA Parks & Resort! We're honoring our nation’s heroes and kicking off summer with three days of star-spangled fun, family-friendly activities, and exciting entertainment. Starting Friday, May 23, guests can enjoy a bubble truck party, patriotic kids activities including a historical scavenger hunt, lawn games, and more. Coca-Cola will also be on site for a special Share a Coke activation—get a personalized Coke while supplies last! Uncle Sam will also be roaming Downtown for memorable photo ops! On Saturday, enjoy patriotic kids crafts, the Star Spangled Acrobatic Show by Luminary Entertainment, and live music on the Island Stage featuring Howling Grace and Edgewood Heavy. The evening ends with a patriotic fireworks show at 8:50 Ppm! Wrap up the weekend on Sunday with a Boat Making Contest, more games and inflatables, and a special Dive-In Movie Night* at Tropic Falls’ Big Water Bay featuring Stuart Little—float in the wave pool while you watch! Whether you’re from around the corner or just in town for the weekend, OWA is the place to be for Memorial Day fun, family memories, and summer vibes. * A General Admission ticket is required to watch the movie in Tropic Falls. Purchase your Tropic Falls General Admission Tickets here: https://visitowa.com/tickets Schedule of Events Friday, May 23· 2-5 pm – Bubble Truck in Downtown OWA· 2-until – Share a Coke! Grab your personalized Coke can at the Splashpad while supplies last.· 2-8 pm – Free Kids activities throughout Downtown OWA· 2-8 pm – Uncle Sam Meet & Greet photo ops in Downtown OWA Saturday, May 24· 2-3:30 pm – Luminary Entertainment Star Spangled Show at the Native Treasures Alcove.· 2-4:30 pm – Free Kids Crafts in Downtown OWA.· 3-4:30 pm – Live Music from The BIG Reveal on OWA Island· 5-6:30 pm – Live Music from Howling Grace Band on OWA Island· 7-8:50 pm – Live Music from Edgewood Heavy on OWA Island· 8:50-9 pm – Fireworks viewable throughout the property Sunday, May 25· 2-5 pm – Free Kids Activities at the Downtown OWA· 2-6 pm – Lawn Games on the Island· 2-6 pm – 40ft Patriot Challenge Obstacle Course at the Native Treasures Alcove· 5pm-until – Dive-in Movie night* at Big Water Bay. Guests can enjoy Stuart Little (1999 | PG).

It’s time to {PAW}TY Join us on Saturday, May 24 from 11 AM – 2 PM on The Green near California Dreaming for the {first} Puppy Palooza at Eastern Shore Centre! This event will feature live music, pet adoptions, a fido marketplace, doggy activities, K9 splash zone, pop-up + retailer pop-ups, puppy palooza SWAG, giveaways, + MORE! There is something for the whole family, two legged and four legged alike!  Puppy Palooza benefits our friends at the Baldwin Humane Society!  Interested in being a vendor? Contact Sidney Carol at scbarnhardt@crawfordsq.com!

Cane Brew & Frank n Lola's invite you to join us and over 30 food trucks and craft vendors at the Second Annual Grand Bay Food Truck Festival & Family Fun Day! Featuring food and fun for all ages!Join us 6p Saturday Night for a spectacular performance by the one and only RED AND THE REVELERS We are thrilled to announce the STARS  of the 2nd Annual Grand Bay Food Truck Festival & Family Fun Day Southern Bay Cruisers and Classics Car Show Saturday 5/24/25 Wags N Whiskers Pet Adoption Saturday & Sunday Food Trucks Holly Jolly SnowconesBurger BoxShucky D’s ConcessionLa TaqueriaLa FruteriaMrRooster MxLil Donut FactoryJojo’s WingsTwist SushiFrank N Lola’sCoastal SnowEiland’s CreameryM & M ConcessionsTater BinDaughtry’s ConcessionFrankie Faye’s Good Eatin’Meatbawl's FoodTruckBoogie ChicksB & T Island RootsShux Y’all Fire Roasted CornSmokin' GringosGuys GrillSemmes House of PizzaDixie DelightMamie & Pop’s Snowcones and MoreLovi’s SeafoodFood Truck FrenzyThe Shrimp Box Market Vendors Coastal CoolersLove by JMC-4 Cattle Co.Sam’s Club4 Hearts Freeze Dried SnacksK & B DelightsGranny Pryor’s Pound CakeSweet Tooth ConfectionsMK FreshiesHoney Of The HillBeads By Sam251treatsSweet Peony PrintsLife’s LemonsClary Sage ApothecaryGrand Bay Auto SupplySouth 45 DesignsShop The Season BoutiqueSo Jam DeliciousGalleria Jewelry & LoanAmerican Legion Post 250 - Wreaths Across AmericaPirates PicklesCoastal Coolers Gourmet SodaT-MobileAlchemist’s Hot SauceMisC CreationsThe Cup Cake LadyCane Brew See less

Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park!  This spring/summer, Market in the Park will run every Saturday from April 26 through June 28. Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square.  We're proud to support our community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all. Every Saturday, the market will open at Cathedral Square at 7:30 a.m. and close at noon. Learn more and register to become a vendor at www.cityofmobile.org/events!

Registration is open for our next STREAM Saturday event, happening Saturday, May 24! This time we are partnering with MPRD Fitness and the Gulf Coast Fitness Palooza to present  Kinesiology: The Science of Movement ! Have you ever wondered how muscles work or why some people run faster than others? Young "STREAMers" are invited to Mardi Gras Park where they will explore how muscles and bones work together by dissecting frog specimens and uncovering the secrets of motion.  They will also be able to roll up their sleeves and build their very own model arm to see biomechanics in action!  Come out to learn the science behind every step, jump and stretch!  Limited spots are available so be sure to sign up for this  event today! https://mprd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail... *Please note that pre-registration IS required. There will be no on-site registration for this event.*  The rain location will be James Seals Community Center, located at 540 Texas Street.