Category Archives: Free Family Fun

Spring Break is in Full Swing!

Every year around this time, we are blessed to have visitors from around the country who appreciate our beautiful beaches, and our rich culture of great food, excellent live music and abundant good times. We are glad to have you … Continue reading

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Celebrate Easter in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Whether you are looking for a special service or just the fun of an egg hunt, the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area has plenty of options for visitors to the area. Sunrise Services, Sunday, April 8 Bellingrath Gardens 12401 … Continue reading

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Eat Your Way Across the Coast

As we get close to Spring, festivals crop up all over the place offering samples of our amazing Southern coastal cuisine. If you are visiting at the right time, be sure to indulge in one of these local favorites. March … Continue reading

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Bird Watchers Band Together

If you are planning a visit to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area for Spring Break, be sure to look in on the bird banding stations at historic Fort Morgan. Dedicated volunteers spend hours patiently waiting for migrating song … Continue reading

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Family Fun in March

As the temperatures start to rise and the flowers start to bloom, we have plenty of fun ways for families to enjoy the outdoors. Appreciate Art The Orange Beach Festival of Art takes place March 10 & 11 with more than 90 … Continue reading

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Mardi Gras Along the Gulf

Laissez le bon temps roulez! Mardi Gras – Fat Tuesday for the uninitiated – is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday each year. This year, Mardi Gras falls on February 21st. Like our neighbors to the west in New Orleans, we … Continue reading

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2012 Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash

If you have been thinking about a visit to the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area, have we got good news for you! For two weeks you have the opportunity to enter the 2012 Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash, … Continue reading

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Christmas Parades

Get the holiday season off to a joyous start with a visit from Santa, loads of garland and plenty of twinkling lights. Over the next couple of weekends, visitors have several opportunities to enjoy the cool weather and cheer on … Continue reading

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Make the Most of the Weather

This is a great weekend to be in the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area. The weather is glorious,  the beaches are still warm enough to swim and we have numerous outdoor events. Put on your shades and join us … Continue reading

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40th Annual National Shrimp Festival – October 13 -16

Mark your calendars for the 40th Annual National Shrimp Festival, October 13 – 16. Sponsored this year by Zatarain’s, the festival attracts over 300,000 people who come to view fine arts and arts & crafts from over 200 artists during its … Continue reading

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