Category - Families

Mother's Day in Mobile, Alabama

Sunday, April 2, 2023 2:00 PM by Avery Chappell

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it's time to start preparing! Need help planning what to do for Mom's special day? We're here to help! Check out these fun ways to celebrate Mother's Day in Mobile:

SHOP

We all know mom’s love to shop! Could there be a better gift than a shopping spree at

Our museums and attractions are great year round- but this spring and summer are lined up with great exhibits! From the Mobile Museum of Art to the Exploreum Science Center, there’s something for everyone this season. Check out these special exhibits below!

Spring Is Here- Let Us Cheer!

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 2:00 PM by Avery Chappell

Spring has sprung in Mobile, with events galore!

Take a look at these top spring events to attend.

Cotton Tail Express | March 11 - April 8

Enjoy a family-friendly steam train ride on Dame Ann to meet the Easter Bunny this holiday season! Guests will travel by train to the “Bunny Hutch” and enjoy

Carve Mobile into your pumpkins

Thursday, August 25, 2022 11:00 PM by Visit Mobile

When it comes to Halloween traditions, it's not just about trick or treating. {Well, it's mostly about trick or treating.} Carving pumpkins with your family and friends is a pretty special tradition, too.

This year, when you are carving your pumpkins, put a little Mobile in them. Or, in this case,

Mobile has more than 300 years of hauntings that are just waiting to be explored by those brave enough to dare! From ghost hunts to the dark secrets woven into Mobile's history, the Azalea City has no shortage of spine-tingling experiences. Here are some suggestions to get your spooky season started:

Falling for Mobile

Monday, August 1, 2022 8:00 AM by Andrew Felts

Fall weather calls for outdoor adventures while enjoying the cooler, breezy days of the season in Mobile. Whether you spend the afternoon strolling through parks, squares and historic districts, exploring Mobile through a tour or museum, or spending your evening listening to the ghostly haunts of Mobile, the adventures you experience in Mobile are sure to be unforgettable!

Spring Break the Mobile Way

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 8:00 AM by Andrew Felts

Spring Break is just around the corner, so it’s time to get your itinerary in order! Looking for good food? Memorable experiences? The beach? Sounds like Mobile is the perfect destination for your trip!

5 Reasons To Celebrate the Holidays in Mobile

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 6:00 PM by Andrew Felts

The holiday season in Mobile is such a special time! Get in the holiday spirit with these five festive holiday must-dos!

Dreaming of the Holidays in Mobile

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:00 PM by Andrew Felts

The holidays are a time for family traditions and celebrations. Our long-standing traditions are sure to get you and yours into the holiday spirit! From delicious cuisine to favorite holiday events … There's something for everyone in Mobile. Start planning your holiday getaway to Mobile now!

SAVOR

Mobile's Fall Favorites for Your Family

Thursday, September 30, 2021 8:00 AM by Elizabeth Kennedy

My family has always had an affinity for the outdoors. But our appreciation has grown even more over the past few years. When the temperature and the humidity start to drop, the skies turn that crisp deep blue, and a refreshing cool breeze hits our skin, it draws us outside to all the parks, seasonal celebrations, and festivities that Mobile has to offer. As a family with four girls ranging from teen to kindergarten, we have discovered that the autumn season in Mobile has something for families at every stage.