40+ Free & Affordable Ways You Can Experience Mobile

In Mobile, there are plenty of free and affordable ways to fall in love with our culture, food, diverse neighborhoods and history. Here are over 40 fun and innovative ways to maximize your stay in the Port City while sticking to a budget.

Outdoors

Birdwatch at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary in Dauphin Island

Frolic on the Dauphin Island Beach

Walk through Mobile Japanese Gardens

Play pickleball at Chickasabogue Park

Go fishing or snap a pic at the Cedar Point Pier

View the eco and wildlife exhibits at the Five Rivers Delta Center

Disc golf at Langan Park

Watch the sunset at Arlington Park

Hike or bike the Glenn Sebastian Nature Trails

Paddle or kayak at Meaher State Park

Fall in love with local blooms and greenery at Mobile Botanical Gardens

Arts and Culture

Immerse yourself in local art at the Mobile Arts Council Gallery @ Room 1927

Attend Loda Artwalk on the second Friday evening of each month

Attend a Mardi Gras parade

Check out all of the stops on the Mobile Mural Trail

Marvel at the various sculptures, painted oysters and utility boxes on the Mobile Public Art Experience trail

Take a stroll through Spring Hill College, the oldest private college or university in the state

Tour and/or attend a worship service at the Cathedral-Basilica of Immaculate Conception or Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Learn about the industries, culture and ecology of our beloved Gulf Coast region at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

Foodie Fun

Grab a snack from Three Georges Chocolates or A&M Peanut Shop

Enjoy live music during Sidewalk Sessions in downtown Mobile

Visit Market in the Park

Have a picnic at Washington Square

Savor the happy hour specials at our restaurants

Attend Yappy Hour with your pup at Braided River Brewing

Enjoy a cheeseburger and a live performance at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club

Savor various burgers during Burger Night on Wednesdays at The Admiral Hotel’s Living Room

Entertainment

People watch at Bienville Square

Watch the Dauphin Street Vault

Learn about Mobile’s sports legends at the Hall of Fame Walk

Attend Free Trivia Thursdays at Oyster City Brewing

Show off your skills at Karaoke and musical bingo at deMaiz Taco Cantina

Catch a thrill while exploring the “Port City Phantoms” trail

Buy “So Mobile” trinkets from Bienville Souvenirs & Gift Shop

History

Take a stroll through our historic districts

Explore the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde during First Free Sundays

Attend an event during the Heritage Lecture Series at Africatown Heritage House

Visit the newly renovated Mobile Carnival Museum

Explore the history of the former Davis Avenue and Black history in Mobile at the Historic Avenue Cultural Center

Study over 12,000 years of Mobile’s history and culture at the University of South Alabama’s Archaeology Museum

For Mobile County Residents

Africatown Heritage House - Free with a valid ID or proof of residence during opening hours

Mobile Museum of Art - Free admission on Thursdays with a valid ID

Annual Free Festivals + Celebrations

Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree - January

Mardi Gras - February

St. Patrick’s Day Parade - March

April Walking Tours - April

Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival - May

City of Mobile’s 4th of July Celebration - July

Mob Music Fest - July

Son of a Sailor Festival - September

Mobile Latin Fest - October

Mobile Greek Fest - October

Alabama Pecan Festival - November

MoonPie Over Mobile - December