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Friday July 1

Double D’s Burger 4th of July Celebration

Double D’s Burger, The Fort Park - 29001 Bass Pro Dr Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Family fun with giant water slide and lots of family activities.

(251) 930-9482

SummerTide Theatre presents

“Smoke on the Mountain”

8:00 PM George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, 2022 W. 2nd St Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 This summer’s production is Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming, running June 3 through July 1, 2022. Tuesday through Saturday performances begin at 8:00PM. Sunday performances begin at 4:00PM. 205-348-7351 https://ua.universitytickets.com/

OWA July Activities

2:00 PM OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd. Foley, AL, 36535 July 1: Kids activities beginning at 2pm 251-923-2111 https://visitowa.com

Free Family Movie Night at West End Beach

Dusk West End Beach, Dauphin Island, AL Free Family Movie Night—JAWS- is sponsored by Greer’s Markets. Movies begin at DUSK. Bring blankets, beach chairs, and bug spray www.townofdauphinisland.org

Saturday July 2

Double D’s Burger 4th of July Celebration

Double D’s Burger, The Fort Park - 29001 Bass Pro Dr Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Family fun with giant water slide and lots of family activities. (251) 930-9482

OWA - 4th of July Activities

2:00 PM OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd. Foley, AL, 36535 Kids activities beginning at 2pm, live music beginning at 6pm, and fireworks at 8:50pm 251-923-2111 https://visitowa.com

Morgan Wallen Concert

6:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Morgan Wallen Concert https://alwharf.com/events/2022/07/02/17792

Sunday July 3

Grand Bay Watermelon Festival

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Grand Bay Odd Fellows Festival Park, 10327 Taylor F. Harper Grand Bay, AL, 36541 The Grand Bay Watermelon Festival is open on July 3rd from 3 to 7 pm and on July 4th from 10 am to 6 pm. An annual family fun event with all the free, sliced, ice cold watermelon you can eat but only on the 4th. We will have vendors, rides and entertainment. grandbaywatermelonfestival.org/

Morgan Wallen Concert

6:00 PM The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Morgan Wallen Concert https://alwharf.com/ events/2022/07/02/17792

OWA - 4th of July Activities

2:00 PM OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd. Foley, AL, 36535 Kids activities and live music both beginning at 2pm, Island Movie Night The Sandlot at 8pm 251-923-2111 https://visitowa.com

Monday July 4

Daphne’s Fourth of July Celebration

Al Trione Sports Complex, 8600 Whispering Pines Road Daphne, AL, 36526 Join us for our 4th of July celebration. Visit our Facebook page for details. http://www.daphneal.com/

4th of July Celebration

4:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Cooper Riverside Park and Mardi Gras Park, Mobile, AL, 36602 Fireworks will begin at 9pm sharp! The party starts at Mardi Gras Park in our “Kid Zone” complete with a Live DJ, Inflatable Bounce Houses, Games and Activities, Vendors and MORE! Continue the fun at Cooper Riverside Park with Live Music, Family-Fun, Food and Fireworks! Live Music by New Orleans Karma from 6-9pm! mobileparksandrec.org

Fairhope’s Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Display

7:30 PM Fairhope Municipal Pier, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join us in celebrating Independence Day with a spectacular firework show and concert over the beautiful Mobile Bay! Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics are suggested, as this is an outdoor venue. www.fairhopeal.gov

City of Robertsdale - 4th of July Fireworks

Garrett Park, 18080 Pennsylvania St Robertsdale, AL, 36567 The City of Robertsdale will host its Annual 4th of July Fireworks at Garrett Park starting around 9:00 PM. http://robertsdale.org/events/9

Grand Bay Watermelon Festival

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Details on July 3.

4th of July Celebration-The Wharf https://alwharf.com/events/2022/07/04/23690

The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Street party - details coming soon, check our website for more information.

The City of Gulf Shores Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

9:00 PM 20800 E. Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL, 36542

The City of Gulf Shores will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stunning fireworks display, beginning at 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks will be shot from the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier. www.gulfshoresal.gov/1431/Independence-DayCelebration

July 4th Family Fun Day

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, American Legion Post 199, 700 South Mobile Street Fairhope, AL, 36532 Celebrate the 4th of July at American Legion Post 199 listening to the music of East LA Fadeaway. www.eventbrite.com

Wednesday July 6

Special Event - Local Young Author Oliver with Clean Horizons (Free)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 2-12. Stop by for our special weekly free shows for kids and meet local child author Oliver in our Giddens Auditorium. Oliver will be showing us his book “Litter, Litter, Please Come Here” - all about cleaning up our coastal waterways. We’ll follow it up with awesome ocean themed crafts!

251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Wonderful Wednesdays (Free for members; $14.00 for non-members; $8.00 for kids 5-12; free for kids under 5. Reservations required)

10:30 AM - 11:30 PM, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd Theodore, AL, 36582 Who knew that summertime Wednesdays could be so wonderful? Join us in June and July for Wonderful Wednesdays, a fun, informative series on gardening, history and more.

251-459-8986 bellingrath.org

Thursday July 7

GulfQuest presents: Pirate Latitudes of the Gulf of Mexico

10:00 AM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Spanish Fort summer readers are invited to dress in their pirate-y best and come to the library hear the tales of the pirate legends of the Gulf of Mexico! This program is structured for children 3rd -7th grade. Registration is required.

251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Tissue Paper Painting Thursday

4:30 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd Spanish Fort, AL, 36537 Create a one-of-akind piece of art: choose from ocean themed designs, popular anime characters, pop culture 80s or 90s, or simple flowers. Ages 11 and up.

251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Teen Voyage: Ride the Waves BuJo (Free)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. Have you ever tried bullet journaling? It’s a fantastic way to get your thoughts organized. Stop by Fairhope Library for our introduction to BuJo. Questions? Email teens@fairhopelibrary.org

251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Free Family Movie Night at West End Beach Dusk West End Beach, Dauphin IsFree Family Movie Night— E.T.- is sponsored by Greer’s Markets. Movies begin at DUSK. www.townofdauphinisland.org

Friday July 8

The HodgeTwins Comedy Show

8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 The HodgeTwins Comedy Show https://www.asmglobalmobile.com/

Find Out Friday: The Loneliest Whale (Free)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Ages 13-17. We’ll have free pizza and watch The Loneliest Whale. The mysterious 52 Hertz whale emits a call unrecognized by other whales, leading to a life of solitude. Will this whale always be lonely? Find out Friday! Questions? Email teens@fairhopelibrary.org 251-929-1465 www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Free Family Movie Night at West End Beach Dusk West End Beach, Dauphin Island, AL Free Family Movie Night—THE CROODS- is sponsored by Greer’s Markets. Movies begin at DUSK. www.townofdauphinisland.org

Saturday July 9

Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament

Dauphin Island, AL The Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament is designed to bring families together and encourage sportsmanship. https://adsfr.com/rmyat/

Sunday July 10

The Color Purple on the Soufside Play

6:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim St Mobile, AL, 36602 The Color Purple on the Soufside is a dra-