Join us from 9 AM until 1 PM for NatureNauts STEM Day, a fun-filled day of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration for the whole family! Explore interactive STEM exhibits, educational activities, and exciting wildlife experiences from organizations across the Gulf Coast. Participating vendors and organizations are listed below. Historic Blakeley State Park’s Delta Explorer River Cruises – For additional ticketing, tours of the Fowl River will be offered at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, & 12:30 pm; children 4 and under must bring their own life preservers. Plan to arrive at our River Pavilion at least 10 minutes before its departure. The Reptile Bus with Outdoors with Jay – Reptile trailer with a variety of snakes, lizards, turtles, and an opportunity for participants to touch a snake; a snake safety/reptile presentation at 10:45 am AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center – Reptile and amphibian ambassadors, a variety of mammal pelts and skull replicas, including a presentation discussing keystone and indicator species and how they influence and reflect their environment, offered at 9:15 am, 10:15 am, 11:15, and 12:15 pm. Bellingrath Gardens & Home NatureNauts™ – Hands-on activity relating to nature and the Gardens Evonik – Chemistry-focused hands-on activity Sea Scouts – Static Display, Video, Ocean Habitat Mini Reef, Offshore Safety Gear Rebuilding Together of South Alabama – Demonstration on a rain barrel. It will be a walk through on how to install on and the environmental benefits. Also, participants will be encouraged to get involved and volunteer installing rain barrels throughout the community. Mobile Bay National Estuary Program – We will provide water quality monitoring activities and education to complement the sign and WQM station on the dock. Mobile Public Library – Bookmobile on location; organizing some STEM activities Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Marine Mammal Research Program – We will have interactive organ games where children & families can put the internal organs of dolphins and manatees in the correct spots. We will also provide take-home materials such as infographics and educational coloring sheets. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center – A child-appropriate activity focused on STEM, most likely relating to nature/the gardens to fit your space Hargrove Engineers –Their team will put together a Homopolar Motor, and participants will have the opportunity to put a kit together. Alabama Audubon – How to use binoculars. Build a bird. USCG Auxiliary – Table with info and examples of how to keep our waterways clean & how to stay safe in the water Honey of the Hill Apiary – Live observation honeybee hive. Honey tasting. Native pollinators education. National Weather Service Mobile – Interactive weather experiments & weather information Alabama Coastal Foundation –  Share the Beach turtle conservation activity Alabama Marine Resources – Activity books, swag, and handouts Mobile Urban Growers – Seed starting; display of garden curriculum; free seeds University of South Alabama/Dauphin Island Sea Lab – A hands-on introduction to submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV)—the “grasses” and other plants that grow completely underwater in our coastal waters.  Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) – Participate in the Wildlife Crossing Engineering Challenge to create a wildlife crossing or bridge that could help animals safely move across a waterway or wetland habitat. Discovery Crew – To Be Announced Bishop State Community College – Computer simulations, preserved bio specimens, chemicals, flyers Mobile Local Section of the American Chemical Society – Chemical demos Food Trucks – Shaved Ice Paradise, Shux Y’all, Not Your Average Joe, Frank and Lola’s And much more! From surprise activities to hands-on nature fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Cruise tickets are available while supplies last. Mark your calendar for a day of science, nature, and family fun. Plan Your Visit Don’t miss this opportunity to also stop by the Fall Plant Market and shop a vibrant selection of plants and garden-themed merchandise. Date: September 19th Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Bellingrath Gardens & Home Purchase Tickets

Join us to empower our youngest business minds to run their own small business on September 19! Youth ages 5-17 are invited to showcase their creativity at the Young Entrepreneur Showcase by selling handmade products, offering professional services, or sharing their business ideas at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. Plus, participants ages 14-17 can compete in a pitch competition for a chance to win prizes! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you may also enjoy live music, face painting, shopping and fun activities for all ages. Click here to register for the Young Entrepreneur Showcase. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Young Entrepreneur Showcase In order to have a booth at the showcase, participants ages 5-17 must be able to Set up and manage their booth. Answer customer questions. Take/fulfill orders and accept payment. Participants are allowed to sell handmade items, baked goods, art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, services, or other youth-led business ideas pending approval through the registration process. They are also welcome to advertise their business and set up promotional displays. Participants are NOT allowed to sell fresh foods that need to be kept cold/hot or made on site, pets, items sold for their parents, or promote fundraisers. Participants must be actively involved in making or sourcing their products. Registration for a booth is free, but participants must have a City of Mobile Business License in order to participate. The fee to obtain a Business License is $25. Click here to apply for a City of Mobile Business License. Note: the application should be in your child's name. If your child does not have an ID, they can use their birth certificate. If you are a returning vendor, the cost of a license is $50. To obtain the Business License, participants must also attend the informational session on August 15 ahead of the event. CLICK HERE to view participant guidelines and read the FAQ. Required Informational Session Participants are required to attend an Informational Session from 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 15 at the Innovation Portal (358 St. Louis St, Mobile, AL). This session will: Walk participants through the event process and expectations. Provide guidance on obtaining the $25 (new participants) and $50 (returning participants) City of Mobile Business License. Assist with registration for the Showcase. Coach those participating in the Pitch Compeition. Answer questions for both parents and participants. Representatives from the City of Mobile Revenue Department will be present to help with licensing questions, and the Innovation Portal team will be present to provide insight into the Pitch Competition process and expectations. Pitch Competition Youth ages 14-17 may also participate in the Pitch Competition! Compete by presenting your ideas to local business leaders for a chance to win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Other Highlights Enjoy music and participate in fun activities for all ages! Stay up-to-date on this event and others by opting in for Text Notifications! For Events Notifications, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896. For further inquiries, please email events@cityofmobile.org or call 251-208-1550.

The Mobile Botanical Gardens is excited to present a new Garden event: Dog Days! This one-day event celebrates dogs and their humans with dog-related vendors, pet adoptions, informative talks, activities and more. Dog Days is included with general admission and free for MBG Garden members. Check back for more info coming soon!

Join us for “Art of the Paw” on September 19, 2026! Eastern Shore Art Center invites the community to engage in creativity and education as we celebrate our furry friends! Guests will enjoy interactive booths, a pop-up art exhibit, art projects, and more. Open to ALL AGES. Free admission! Event Details: Adoption event with Baldwin Humane Society Educational Vendors with Hollywood Feed and Thompson Animal Hospital Make-and-Take art projects Live Pet Portraits – Bring a photograph of your pet! Pop-up Art Exhibit with mini cat or dog themed artworks Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Come join us at EverHope Baptist Church for a fun filled Story Time for kids! We will meet every Tuesday at 9:30AM. (Located across the street from Baker High School.) Story time will occur 2x a month & the other 2x a month we will have open play with toys & playtime on the playground! We will have stories, music, crafts, and play time! All ages welcome. We will also have snacks for the kids and coffee & treats for parents! We can't wait to see you!!   Join their Facebook group for more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19HbJZwBth/

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