Mobile & Surrounding Area Family Friendly Events April 2022
We hope you are able to utilize this list to find fun family friendly Spring & Easter 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!
Happening throughout the month of April:
OWA Spring Fling
A series of family friendly events happening at OWA during the month of April. Everything from photos with the Easter Bunny to an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. It is fun you will not want to miss!
Friday, April 1, 2022
Easter Take-n-Make- Daphne Public Library- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Family Fun! Drop by for a free craft just in time for Easter!
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Mudbugs & Margaritas- Heritage Park, Foley- 10:00 a.m.
A festival filled with food, margarita bars (woot!), art & craft vendors, live music and a Kid Zone! $5.00 entry and kids 12 and under are free!
Spring Extravaganza & Egg Hunt- Ben May Main Library- 10:00 a.m.
Start off spring by bringing the family for a story quest, egg hunt, crafts, games and an outdoor spring party!
Spring Concert on Dauphin Island- Dauphin Island Water Tower- 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Grab your chairs and blankets and head to the Dauphin Island Water Tower to watch the Mobile Pops play their Spring Concerts featuring music from some of your favorite movies. Free to the public.
Monday, April 4, 2022
Spring Concert- Medal of Honor Park- 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Grab your chairs and blankets and head to the Bicentennial Pavilion at Medal of Honor Park to watch the Mobile Pops play their Spring Concerts featuring music from some of your favorite movies. Free to the public.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Spring Break Book Bash- Daphne Public Library- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free family fun! Drive-thru the Annual Spring Break Book Bash for a bag of thrills that will be sure to spark the imagination.
Friday, April 8, 2022
LODA Art Walk- Cathedral Square/Downtown Mobile- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
This month’s theme will be celebrating national Kite Day & National Tie-Dye Day with free tie-dye activities and Kite giveaways! Come learn about local creatives in our community and check out the art, musical performers and local restaurants.
https://www.cityofmobile.org/parks-rec/events/april-loda-artwalk
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt- Knollwood Church- 5:00 p.m.
Hundreds of glow in the dark eggs, free food, candy and inflatables. Eiland’s Creamery will be available on site for purchase.
Kites Over Mobile- Battleship Parkway- 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Kite Festival filled with professional kite flying demonstrations, live Djs, Food trucks and even a Candy drop!
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival- Municipal Park, Loxley. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Annual Baldwin County Strawberry Festival featuring music, crafts, special events and of course you can’t forget the shortcakes! There is also a 5k and fun run on Saturday, a great way to run off those treats!
Link for info on the 5K/Fun run:
12th Annual Mobile Chocolate Festival- The Grounds- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Come enjoy everything chocolate! There will be plenty of samples, a kids area, apron & cupcake decorating, live music, food trucks and so much more! Tickets are 3.00 in advance/ 5.00 day of event. Proceeds benefit The Penelope House.
Daphne Easter Egg Hunt- Al Trione Sports Complex- 9:0 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt with live music, Djs and inflatables. Easter Egg Hunts will be divided in to age groups so be sure to check the site for additional information on times, and don’t forget to bring your Easter basket!
Easter at the Exploreum- Exploreum, Mobile. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt followed by spring themed experiments and activities and an animal meet and greet!
Semmes Spring Fling & Egg Hunt- Semmes Municipal Park. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Easter egg hunt in age divisions. There will be all day activities, Easter bunny photos (bring your own camera) food and local vendors. Free family event!
Breakfast with the Bunny- Semmes Community Center- 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Get ready to have Breakfast with the Bunny. Event is for ages 10 & under. Tickets are $15.00 per child and will be limited.
https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/community_events/events/breakfast-with-the-bunny-2022-04-09/
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Kites Over Mobile- Battleship Parkway- 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Kite Festival filled with professional kite flying demonstrations, live Djs, Food trucks and even a Candy drop!
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival- Municipal Park, Loxley. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Annual Baldwin County Strawberry Festival featuring music, crafts, special events and of course you can’t forget the shortcakes!
Princess & Easter Bunny Party- Mobile Convention Center- 09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A magical party for your little ones hosted by princesses! There will be a special Storytime, dances, crafts, autographs, vocal performances , a coronation ceremony and more! The Easter bunny will also be in the photo studio for portraits. Tickets are limited.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Little Discoveries at the Exploreum- Exploreum Science Center, Mobile. 11:00 a.m.
Activities for little ones 6 & under. Today’s theme will be all about the fascinating rocks that can be found in the Earth. General admission for non-members.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Easter Egg Hunt at Street’s- Streets Exquisite Plants & Aquatic Gardens, Fairhope. 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Loxley Easter Egg Hunt- Municipal Park Drive, Loxley. 9:00 a.m.
Easter egg hunt by age divisions, prizes, snacks and an appearance by the Easter Bunny so don’t forget your camera and easter baskets!
Spanish Fort Easter Egg Hunt- Spanish Fort Integrity Park- 3:00 p.m.
Free Easter Egg Hunt featuring over 5000 Easter eggs, an appearance from the Easter Bunny, prizes, food and more.
Spring Fling Easter Celebration- Dotch Community Center & Trinity Gardens Park. 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free family fun including Easter Bunny Pictures (bring your camera), petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, music, food trucks, vendors and more! Easter egg hunt for children 8 & under starts at 11 a.m. so bring your own basket!
https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/community_events/events/spring-fling-easter-celebration-2022-04-16/
Easter Basket Decorating- Grand Hotel Gold Resort & Spa. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Bring your children in to decorate their own Easter Basket. Tickets include a basket along with all of the items needed to decorate.
Friday, April 22, 2022
Dinosaur Adventure Mobile- The Grounds- prices & times vary.
Experience the prehistoric age with life-sized dinosaurs, fossil crafting, dino rides, obstacles courses and more! An adventure for children of all ages.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Earth Day Mobile Bay- Fairhope South Beach Park- 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Outdoor family fun festival with live music, exhibits, educational environmental activities and more!
Friday, April 22, 2022
Music and a Movie- Heritage Park, Foley. 6:00 p.m.
Live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors and other market place items will operate from 4-7 p.m. Live entertainment starts at 6 p.m. followed by a movie (Space Jam: A New Legacy) at dusk. Admission to the park marketplace and movie is free.
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Spring Festival in the Forest- 7159 McIntryre Street, Fairhope. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Spring Festival hosted by Nature Connect Outdoor School featuring woodland games, food trucks, face painting, a petting zoo, live music and much more! An event for all ages that supports a great cause- raising money for the Nature Connect School Scholarship Fund. Tickets are 20.00 per family.
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