February 2022 Family Friendly Events
This is our absolute favorite time of year here in Mobile, AL! It is time for parades, King cake, and moon pies. Mardi Gras is our favorite holiday (in the south, it is treated as such) and there are weeks of fun involved. We will link the parade schedules as one event at the top of the list. Please be aware that they can be canceled and to double check before you plan to attend. Be sure to check out the other events happening in our area this month too. Happy Mardi Gras month Mamas!
We hope you are able to utilize this list to find fun family friendly activities in the Mobile and surrounding areas. Please note that cancellations, admission fee & time changes are possible. We gather our information from public websites and create this list as a courtesy as we are not affiliated with these events. Please verify with the links provided before heading out to any events listed below. We try to keep the information as accurate as possible to make it easy for you to plan fun for your family around town. We consistently add to this list throughout the month so be sure to check back and follow us on our social sites!
Mobile Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
https://www.cityofmobile.org/mardi-gras-parade-schedules
Mobile Porch Parade- Route, dates and details to come! See link below for the latest updates.
https://www.mobileporchparade.com/
Daphne/Fairhope/Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Daphne
https://daphnemardigras.com/2022-Daphne-Mardi-Gras-Baldwin-County-AL.pdf
Fairhope
https://www.fairhopemardigras.com/
Gulf Shores
https://www.gulfshores.com/event-categories/leisure-events/holiday-events/mardi-gras/
Black History Month 2022 (All 28 days)
Please use the link provided to get details on what will be offered daily and weekly. There will be a movie scheduled every Wednesday. Learn more about the history and culture.
February 2nd (Wednesday)
Little Discoveries, 11am. Located at the Exploreum Science Center. (Every Wednesday through April.) This week’s topic is precipitation. For kids 6 and under. Regular admission fees apply.
February 4th (Friday)
King Cake-Off, 5-7:30- Bring the kids to enjoy activities while you get to be the judge of who in Mobile has the best King Cake in town.
February 5th (Saturday)
Senior Bowl, 1:30pm. Located at the University of South Alabama. Join in the fun at the college all-star game. Enjoy tailgating and football one last time until next year. Ticket prices apply.
Mobile Maker’s Market, 10am-3pm. Located at Nova Espresso. Come browse the products by local artists, curators and vendors.
Battlefield Blitz, 8-10am. Located at Blakeley State Park. Come support Blakeley’s annual 5K that benefits park programming and takes place on a Civil War battlefield. Registration fees include a t-shirt.
https://www.blakeleypark.com/Things-to-Do/Events
Sandcastle Showdown, 10am-6pm. Located at the Flora-Bama. Local businesses will be showing off their sandcastle building and competing for the title from Sandcastle University.
February 6th (Sunday)
Free First Sunday, 1-5pm. Located at the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde. This month’s exhibit is called The Vikings Begin. Free admission.
February 9th (Wednesday)
Little Discoveries, 11am. Located at the Exploreum Science Center. (Every Wednesday through April.) This week’s topic is Simple Machines. For kids 6 and under. Regular admission fees apply.
Teddy Bear Tea, 4-5pm. Located at the Fairhope Public Library. This event is most appropriate for ages 4 to 10. Dress up for a tea where goodies and games will be provided. The children are also encouraged to dress their teddy bears up for a fashion show. This evet is free, but you do need to sign up.
https://fairhopelibrary.org/calendar/category/activityroom/day/2022-02-09/
February 10th (Thursday)
Little Explorers Sensory Play and Learn, 10:30am. Located at Spanish Fort Public Library. Beginning on Feb 10th, Spanish Fort Library will be hosting a sensory play program every second and fourth Thursday morning through May 12th. This will be best suited for ages 3 to 5. This event is free, but you do have to sign up, as space is limited to 15 toddlers.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-explorers-sensory-play-learn-tickets-246732693127
February 11th (Friday)
Friday Night Live, 5:30-10pm. Located at Cathedral Square. Family friendly live music provided by several different bands from the surrounding areas. Free to attend.
Horse and Carriage Rides, 6-9pm. Located at The Wharf. Offered Feb 11th-14th. Even though it is for your Valentine, the kids would probably love a horse-drawn carriage ride. $25 per ride, up to 4 people.
February 12th (Saturday)
Family Fun Day, 10am-2pm. Located at the Gulf State Park Pavilion. This event will feature an obstacle course, craft station, animal ambassadors, and Marine Resources boat tours. Free event.
https://www.alapark.com/events/gulf-state-park/family-fun-day
Saturdays at the Coop, 7-10pm. Located at Cooper Riverside Park. This event will feature live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Free event.
Cars and Coffee at the Fort, 8-10am. Located at the Fort Park. This will be take place below the Fort in the JCP parking lot. Grab breakfast and coffee to enjoy as you explore the exotic car show. All ages welcome. Free to view carshow. Vendors for food and beverage.
February 13th (Sunday)
Mad About Stem, 5-7pm. Located at 5906 Sweetwater Circle, Fairhope AL. Also offering this program on February 14th (Monday).This is a parent’s night out session for Valentine’s Day, in which we will provide pizza and several Valentine themed challenges for grades K-6. The cost is $35 per kid, with a 5% discount on siblings if you use code MoreThanOne.
https://www.facebook.com/STEMforKidsALMobileBay/posts/270260118563469
February 16th (Wednesday)
Little Discoveries, 11am. Located at the Exploreum Science Center. (Every Wednesday through April.) This week’s topic is Very Important Possums. For kids 6 and under. Regular admission fees apply.
February 18th (Friday)
Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party Family Cooking Class, 6-7:30pm. Located at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, in Gulfport, MS. We know this seems like a long drive just for a pizza, but if your little is obsessed with Pete the Cat it may be worth a day trip. Their aquarium is great and the Discovery Center is too! The kids will be able to meet Pete and take pictures, enjoy a meal, create a craft, and enjoy Storytime. Tickets are $12.50/person.
February 19th (Saturday)
30th Annual OB Seafood Festival Carshow, 10am. Located at The Wharf. This event will feature a carshow, food vendors, arts/crafts, love music, and a kid’s play zone. Free event unless entering the carshow.
February 23rd (Wednesday)
Little Discoveries, 11am. Located at the Exploreum Science Center. (Every Wednesday through April.) This week’s topic is Shapes and Colors. For kids 6 and under. Regular admission fees apply.
After School Art, 4-5pm. Located at the Fairhope Public Library. Kids ages 5 to 11 are encouraged to participate in a short story and crafting experience. All supplies are provided. This is a free event.
February 24th (Thursday)
Little Explorers Sensory Play and Learn, 10:30am. Located at Spanish Fort Public Library. Sensory play program for ages 3 to 5. Space is limited, so please sign up. This is a free event.
February 26th (Saturday)
Glass and Resin for Kids, 10am-12pm. Located at Coastal Makers Art Studio. Bring your kids to create a special piece of art using glass and resin. Children under 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times. Limited space available, so be sure to sign up early. The cost is $35.
February 27th (Sunday)
Joe Cain Classic 5K Run, 8am. Located at the corner of Canal and Broad St in downtown Mobile. This will be the 31st annual Joe Cain Classic Run, which also features a Moonpie Dash for the kids. After the race, join the party in front of the Joe Cain House. There will be food, music, and Joe Cain’s Merry Widows. Registration is $25/adult, $10/child (10 and under).
February 28th (Monday)
Kids Watercolor Class, 10am-12pm. Located at Coastal Makers Art Studio. This event may be for the kids that are able to pay attention and follow instructions. Sign them up to learn about how to use watercolors.
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