January 2022 Family Friendly Events
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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!
NYE- Friday, December 31, 2021
Kids Confetti Drop- The Wharf from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pop in to 2022 at the annual Kids Confetti Drop! Ring in the New Year with a petting zoo, rock wall, bouncy house and more! The confetti cannons will be going off at noon. Free admission. Additional costs for parking and some activities.
Happy Noon Year- Located at the Exploreum Science Center, 10:30am-3pm. For those that can’t make it to midnight, come celebrate with the kids at noon! Lots of fun activities will be available.
Bubbles & Beats Street Party followed by Sparks & Sounds- OWA- Ring in the New Year early with a street party beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bubbles, free kids crafts, inflatables and more. Perfect for little ones who can’t make it to midnight. Later in the evening there will be live bands and an epic firework show.
New Years Eve Bowling- AMF Bowling Co- Special packages for the whole family available on NYE and New years Day. Book a family (daytime) or Ball Drop (evening) package and experience the party of the year. Packages include unlimited bowling, signature menu and champagne/sparkling cider toast. Reservations must be made as space is limited.
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration- Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope. Street party featuring a DJ, live music, face painting, fireworks and a ball drop.
https://www.fairhopeal.gov/news-calendar/calendar-4014
New Year’s Balloon Rides- Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce- The balloons are coming to Atmore on New Years Weekend! Follow the link below for additional details and information.
Moonpie Over Mobile– Downtown Mobile- Live music from Trombone Shorty and others. Laser light show, Moonpie drop, fireworks & more.
2022 NYE Party & Balloon Drop- Margaritaville Resort Biloxi- Family friendly NYE party with 3 balloon drops for the kids (see link below for times and additional details) ! DJ, games, balloons and more! Free entry and all ages welcome!
Saturday, January 1, 2022
New Years Day Bowling- AMF Bowling Co- Special packages for the whole family available on NYE and New years Day. Book a family (daytime) or Ball Drop (evening) package and experience the party of the year. Packages include unlimited bowling, signature menu and champagne/sparkling cider toast. Reservations must be made as space is limited.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Storytime with Ms. Shanlie– Spanish Fort Public Library- Come let your little ones get their wiggles out with songs, laughing and storytime with ms. Shanlie!
Read & Play Storytime- Ben May Main Library, 10:00 a.m.- Enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives and rhymes followed by free play and a sensory activities.
http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MOBILE/EK.cfm?zeeOrg=MOBILE
Mad Scientist Club at Moorer- Moorer/Springhill Public Library Branch, 4:00 p.m.- Encourage your child’s intellectual curiosity with hands-on science experiments! We will do various experiments and learn about the scientific method.
http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MOBILE/EK.cfm?zeeOrg=MOBILE
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Baby’s First Storytime- West Regional Library, 9:30 a.m.- Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader! This program is for babies who aren’t yet walking. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends!
http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MOBILE/EK.cfm?zeeOrg=MOBILE
BINGO Night- The Fort, Spanish Fort- Family friendly bingo game night. Come to compete and win prizes!
https://spanishfortcenter.com/events/2022/01/05/bingo-night
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Kids Chefs Best on the Bay– Exploreum Science Center- Fundraiser that features guest chefs with young “kid chefs” for a mystery basket style cooking challenge, My Body Works Interactive Gallery, Young DJ Light Show, Door prizes, Silent Autction, Blind Taste Challenge, Kitchen Headbandz, Hot Potato and more!
Admission includes charcuterie, chicken nuggets and fruit. Advance tickets 8.00 for ages 4-12, 14.00 for 12 and over.
Kids Day: Power Wheel Competition– Medal of Honor Park- Just for KIDS! Bring your own personal Power Wheel for a friendly competition. The Power Wheel Race is for ages 3-9. Also enjoy a live DJ, Food trucks and more.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Family Board Game Night – Daphne Public Library- Enjoy a family night with games available for ages 5 and up!
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree– Mardi Gras Park- Come celebrate the beginning of the season with some festive Mardi Gras Music and the lighting of the tree! FREE event.
Saturdays at the Coop– Cooper Riverdside Park- Live music, local entertainment, food trucks, local vendors and the Six Piece Suits coverband. FREE Event.
Friday, January 21, 2022
Winter Sunset Cruise- Five Rivers Delta Resource Center- Experience nature in a brief and relaxing voyage on the Bay.
Saturday, January 22, 2022 and Sunday, January 23, 2022
The Fireworks of Jupiter- Saenger Theatre- Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony featuring Cellist Jonathan Swensen. Tickets are 20.00+. Through the MSO Big Red Ticket program sponsored by Alabama Power, students in grades K-12 can attend the Sunday performance free when accompanied by a paying adult. Must be 5 years or older.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The 17th Annual Artys– The Steeple on St. Francis- A celebration and appreciation of our local art scene. This year will feature performances by The Symone French Trio, Chickasaw Civic Center, Mobile Ballet, Bent Broadway, and Mobile Opera.
Saturday, January 29, 2022
OWA 2022 Arts and Crafts Festival– OWA- Second annual Arts and Crafts Festival in Downtown OWA. Come check out local art, live music and handcrafted goods. FREE Event.
Cruise to the Site of Old Mobile- Live Oak Landing Tensaw River Recreational Area- A guided journey to the original site of the town of Mobile, founded in 1702! A true outdoor adventure that will require a short hike and climb. Perfect for the adventurous family.
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