1. Make a Splash
Let the kids burn some energy while beating the sweltering Bay area heat at one of Baldwin County’s water parks.
Tropic Falls Indoor Water Park at OWA • 1501 S Owa Blvd, Foley
Waterville USA • 906 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores
2. Attend an Outdoor Concert
Some seriously big names are hitting the stage in Orange Beach this summer: Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum, Jack Johnson, Jason Aldean and more. Grab your tickets now!
The Amphitheater at The Wharf • 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach
3. Race for a Cause
After a three-year hiatus, the Grandman returns to Fairhope on June 20! The 2026 race will be an Aquathlon (600-yard swim + four-mile run) that supports Mobile Baykeeper.
GrandMan: Return of the Grand • Fairhope Municipal Pier
4. Pick Your Own Blueberries
Stock up on the freshest summer berries at Gardners Berry Farm open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day of the week. Price is $20 per gallon to pick your own.
Gardners Berry Farm • 21909 County Rd 68 N, Robertsdale
5. Celebrate the Arts
The Mobile Museum of Art is doing its part to make the arts accessible to all this summer. Admission is free for active military, veterans, teachers and first responders, plus all Mobile County residents can visit free on Thursdays. With a mix of exhibitions for both adults and kids, there’s something interesting and inspiring for the whole family.
Mobile Museum of Art • 4850 Museum Dr.
6. Experience the Animation Academy
Journey through the history of animation, from pre-film animation devices to the computer-generated animated films of today, at the Exploreum Science Center’s newest exhibit opening June 6. (Bonus: The Tiny Titans dinosaur exhibit has been extended to August 1, so you can check it out while you’re there!)
Exploreum Science Center • 65 Government St.
7. Get a Taste of the City
Taste your way through the streets of Downtown Mobile on a Bienville Bites Food Tour. Experience amazing local flavors on the classic tour, or try the Old Mobile Evening Tour (for guests 21+) or the Father’s Day BBQ Food Tour (also 21+) available on Saturdays throughout the month of June.
Bienville Bites Food Tour • Downtown Mobile
8. Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Get up close and personal with the wild life of the Alabama Gulf Coast at one of the zoo’s special animal adventures. Hang out with the sloths and lemurs, feed the giraffes and tortoises or book a premium big cat or giraffe experience.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo • 20499 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores
9. Attend Church on the Beach
Church in a bar makes for the ultimate no-judgment zone. All are welcome at Flora-Bama’s Worship on the Water services each Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Flora-Bama • 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola
10. Hold a Baby Alligator
After you finish a walking tour on Alligator Alley’s elevated boardwalk, venture to the gator station where you can hold a baby alligator. Grab a pic for social media or else it didn’t happen.
Alligator Alley • 19950 Co Rd 71, Summerdale
11. Watch a Movie in the Park
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy free, family-friendly movies under the stars at parks across Mobile County. Each Friday evening at 8 p.m., a different park will host a screening of kid-approved classics like Shrek, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and more. Click here to view the lineup.
Chickasabogue Park • 760 Aldock Road, Eight Mile
Bayfront Park • 15961 Dauphin Island Parkway, Coden
Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground • 15551 Moffett Road, Wilmer
West Mobile County Park • 2275 Leroy Stevens Road
12. See the Lanterns Glow
Experience the magic of Bellingrath Gardens at night as it comes to life with glowing animals, plants and mythical creatures at the Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival. Plan your visit now – the festival ends June 21.
Bellingrath Gardens & Home • 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore
13. Cruise the Delta
Explore the waters of the scenic and historic Mobile-Tensaw Delta with the captains of Historic Blakeley State Park’s Delta Explorer. Choose from a variety of different cruise options: Port of Mobile Cruise, Delta Discovery Cruise, Gator Cruise, Sunset Cruise and more.
Historic Blakeley State Park • 34745 AL-225, Spanish Fort
14. Channel Your Inner Princess
Little ones can sing along to all their favorite songs from Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana and more at The Princess Concert on June 30 at Downtown Mobile’s Saenger Theatre.
Saenger Theatre • 6 S Joachim St.
15. Host a Seafood Boil
Nothing beats a backyard party with good friends, cold drinks and fresh-cooked seafood. Follow these guides (Crab Boil / Shrimp Boil / Crawfish Boil) to prepare your own feast or call in the experts at Mobtown Boils & Catering to do the hard work for you.
16. Master Mahjong
Mahjong Collective, led by Lynn Cooper, offers a range of classes and tournaments throughout the summer for all skill levels. Snag our new custom Mobile Bay mahjong mat for the perfect local touch.
Mahjong Collective • Downtown Fairhope
17. Take the Ferry
Enjoy “the Gulf-Coast’s Most Scenic Drive” on the Mobile Bay Ferry from Dauphin Island to Fort Morgan. View birds, sea life and other boats and ships on this 40-minute trip between islands.
Mobile Bay Ferry • Dauphin Island
18. Shop Local Produce
Every Saturday morning through June 27, shop fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, art and more from local vendors. Browse these recipes for ideas on what to cook with your fresh finds.
Market in the Park • Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
19. Play Pickleball
Play everyone’s favorite sport regardless of the weather at Mobile’s state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility.
PickleRage • 314 S University Blvd.
20. Celebrate Sea Life
Learn all about the habitats of coastal Alabama and the animals that inhabit them at the Alabama Aquarium. Sign up for one of the aquarium’s special excursions for a deeper dive into the dunes, salt marshes and other habitats studied by the scientists at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Alabama Aquarium • 102 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island
