Where did July go y'all? The children will be off to school before you know it, so it's time for back-to-school shopping. I don't know about you, but it can be my least favorite part of the back-to-school experience.
With the summer wrapping up, it is time to make a few more memories and our list of weekend events is here to help. Start your weekend with a fun event that gives back. The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation's annual Casino Night is a fun grown-up night out. Saturday has some family-friendly water fun events to help you keep cool. Head to Foley's Graham Creek for Water Day or Fairhope's Back to School Bash for free water fun featuring water slides and more. Pack up the lawn chairs Saturday for an evening of island-themed music in Silverhill. Finally, head down to Gulf State Park and meet the animal ambassadors at the Nature Center before heading off to enjoy the park or the beach.
If our list missed the mark, visit our event calendar at www.GulfCoastMedia.com for more events happening this weekend or beyond. Search for events by distance from your home city or vacation spot.
South Baldwin Chamber Foundation Casino Night
- What: Grab your lucky rabbit's foot and warm up your dice-throwing hand. In its third year, the annual Casino Night features 10 casino-like table games, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a live DJ, and a photo booth. While the event will not offer alcoholic drink sales, guests are encouraged to BYOB. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.southbaldwinchamber.com.
- When: Friday, July 26, 6-10 p.m.
- Where: Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave., Foley
- Price: Tickets are $65 per person or $125 per couple.
Graham Creek Water Day
- What: Cool off and have a fun day at Graham Creek's Water Day. Head to the pavilion and enjoy pools, slip-n-slides, sprinklers and foam and fobbles.
- When: Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m.
- Where: Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr., Foley
- Price: Free to attend
Fairhope Student Back to School Bash
- What: The Fairhope Police Department is ready to welcome Fairhope students for their annual Back to School Bash. Students can enjoy water slides, water balloon fights, food and art projects. Those in need of school supplies can head into the Fairhope United Methodist Life Center for free school supplies provided by local organizations. You can even get a fresh haircut for that first day of school photo.
- When: Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. - noon
- Where: Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section St., Fairhope
- Price: Free to attend
Silverhill Summer Concert
- What: Spend an evening in Silverhill enjoying an island-themed summer concert featuring opener Phil J and headliner Wes Loper playing a variety of Jimmy Buffett and other island music. That's My Dogg food truck will be serving cheeseburgers in paradise and Shaved Ice Paradise will be serving snow cones.
- When: Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m.
- Where: 15965 Silverhill Ave., Silverhill
- Price: Free to attend
Animal Ambassador Meet & Greet
- What: Stop into the Nature Center and meet the Gulf State Park's educational animal ambassadors. It's a fun way to spend a little time Sunday. Afterward, enjoy the park or head to the beach.
- When: Sunday, July 28, begins at 10 a.m.
- Where: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22050 Campground Road, Gulf Shores
- Price: Free to attend
