The store shelves are packed with fresh crayons, pencils and composition notebooks. That can only mean that the start of a new school year is upon us. How are you going to spend your final days of summer break?
Have one last fun day out with the family or several with some of the end of the summer events happening around Baldwin County.
Slice of Summer at The Wharf
- What: Enjoy one last Slice of Summer night at The Wharf. Enjoy an evening of entertainment the whole family will enjoy such as magicians, stilt walkers, balloon artists, ride a camel or get your face painted (some activities have a fee). DJ Matt will have the music pumping while you play in the glow bubbles from the Bubble Truck.
- When: Monday, July 29, 6-9 p.m.
- Where: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach
- Price: Free to attend
Summer Send-Off
- What: The city of Orange Beach has a jam-packed evening planned to help residents wrap up summer and kick off a new school year at Waterfront Park. The evening kicks off with a 6 p.m. yoga class (bring a beach towel and water) and a 7 p.m. movie, "Wonka." For those needing to get out more energy there will be inflatables to enjoy from 6-9 p.m. as well. Pack up the lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray, and a picnic dinner and enjoy an evening overlooking Wolf Bay before the school rush begins.
- When: Thursday, Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m.
- Where: Waterfront Park, 26425 Canal Road, Orange Beach
- Price: Free to attend
S'mores on the Shore
- What: Celebrate the close of summer and kick off the school year on a sugar high on the beach in Gulf Shores. The city of Gulf Shores will host the S'mores on the Shore event at Gulf Place once again. This fun event brings campfires and s'mores to the beach in Gulf Shores, something normally not permitted. Guests will enjoy free s'more packets and fun for the whole family. Don't forget your beach blankets and chairs.
- When: Thursday, Aug. 1, 6 p.m.
- Where: Gulf Place, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores
- Price: Free to attend
Hair-Do Back-to-School Block Party
- What: Kick off the school year with Hair-Do Salon at its first Back to School Block Party. The event will feature a mini market with local vendors, a color contest, games, prizes, raffle and giveaways, an ice cream truck, a bake sale and free pizza and drinks.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Where: Hair-Do Salon Daphne, 590 US Highway 98, Suite 1, Daphne
- Price: Free to attend