Celebrate the long Labor Day weekend outside.
This weekend, there are a handful of things to do, from learning about our beaches and shores for National Beach Day or playing golf to support …
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Celebrate the long Labor Day weekend outside.
This weekend, there are a handful of things to do, from learning about our beaches and shores for National Beach Day or playing golf to support local education initiatives. You can party all weekend at OWA or see fireworks at The Wharf. Toss mullet for prizes or enjoy a delicious seafood dinner and take a cruise on the lower Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
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What: Stop by the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and celebrate with Learning Campus Educators. Activities will take place at the Interpretive Center, Alabama's most environmentally friendly building and pursuing LEED Platinum and full Living Building Challenge certifications. Interested in learning more about the unique sustainability of the Interpretive Center? An educator will be stationed outside to give you a tour of the building from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Learn all about what can be found in and around our beach ecosystems before finishing the class by creating your own beautiful glass terrarium filled with natural items that mimic what can be found on our shores. You are welcome to bring some of your own shells to decorate your terrarium with. Registration is required ahead of time: https://tinyurl.com/43a9dwm5.
When: Friday, Aug, 30; classes start at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm. *Participation in this Eco-Art requires a $15 CASH fee.
Where: 22250-A E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores
Cost: $15
What: Since 1993, the Annual National Shrimp Festival Golf Challenge for Education has acted as a kick-off to the excitement in the month leading up to the festival. Money raised for the goes toward the local Chamber's education initiatives. To sign up, go to https://bit.ly/sfgolf24.
When: Friday, Aug. 30, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores
Cost: Sponsorship/Team prices vary
What: Kick off fall in Downtown OWA at the Labor Day Weekend Party. Start on Friday with free kids' activities, photo ops with stilt walkers and popsicles. At 4:30 pm, enjoy a dive-in movie at Big Water Bay on the big screen in Tropic Falls with a park admission ticket or pass. Returning for its sixth year, the OWA Labor Day Car Show is back on Saturday, Aug. 31. During this picturesque fall event, cars of all makes and models will be on display throughout the charming streets of Downtown OWA. With hot rods and custom builds from all decades lining the streets, this car show is bound to have something that catches your eye. Stick around after the car show for lawn games and a free live outdoor concert on OWA Island from Jenna McClelland at 5:30 p.m. and Brandon Giles at 7:30 p.m. Round off the night with a fireworks show at 8:50 p.m., synchronized with patriotic music playing throughout the property. The fireworks will go off at 8:50 p.m. sharp and can be seen in the air over Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls. On Sunday, there will be kid activities at Tropic Falls and complimentary red, white and blue popsicles at the Native Treasures Alcove. More live music will follow, starting at 4:30 p.m. with Duhe and Daboys. Closing out the night, the Tobacco Rd band will perform a live blend of country-rock at 6 p.m.
When: Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1
Where: 205 N. OWA Blvd., Foley
Cost: Free; Tropic Falls admission ticket or pass is required for the Dive-In movie night and activities behind the gates
What: Take in a beautiful Mobile Bay sunset and a relaxing cruise on the waters of the lower Mobile-Tensaw Delta combined with a buffet dinner at the Original Oyster House. Departing from the Bartram Dock at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, the leisurely early evening cruise ventures into the scenic waters of the bay area before pulling up to one of the Eastern Shore/Mobile area's most iconic restaurants. Enjoy a delicious buffet feast including Florentine stuffed flounder with garlic sauce, blackened shrimp alfredo and popcorn shrimp before returning to Five Rivers. Tickets include meal. For more information, visit www.blakeleypark.com.
When: Friday, Aug. 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: 30945 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort
Cost: $59.99 adults and $49.99 kids under 12
What: Experience the ultimate Journey tribute with Departure, the nation's most respected Journey tribute band, live at OWA Theater. Get ready to rock to the timeless hits of the '80s supergroup, Journey. Doors open at 6 p.m., so come early and enjoy drinks and refreshments before the show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, go to https://visitowa.com/departure-a-journey-tribute/.
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: 101-N S. OWA Blvd., Foley
Cost: Reserved, $34.99; preferred, $39.99; mezzanine, $44.99; group (10+), $29.99. For group reservations, contact Group Sales at GroupSales@VisitOWA.com or (251) 923-3490
What: Come out for a celebration full of color with DJ Matt at The Wharf. There will be tunes, games and fireworks. Fireworks start at 8:45 p.m. Then, stick around for the Spectra Laser Light Experience show to follow, with shows at 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m.
When: Sunday, Sept. 1, 6-9 p.m.
Where: 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach
Cost: Free
What: It's time to plan for a great Labor Day family event as the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay will hosts this annual event at the Lillian Community Club. It is the major fundraising event for the club whose mission is to "Bring Out the Best in Kids." The Optimist club of Perdido Bay provides approximately $10,000 in grants to local schools and school and area organizations that serve the needs of children and teens in the community. American Legion Post 48 will once again be on hand to present the colors at 7:15 a.m. to officially begin the event. There will be a 5K run/walk, the annual Optimist breakfast for $5 (kids 8 and under free), a silent auction, Déjà Vu Market and Bake Sale, lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and live music and more, but the main event is the Mullet Toss, which will be from 10 a.m. to noon with age-level prizes to be awarded in the hall at 12:30 p.m.
When: Monday, Sept. 2, starts at 7:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Where: 34148 Widell Ave., Lillian
Cost: Free to attend
