Crafts, coffee, cookouts, cast nets, coastal worship, and everything in between–here’s what’s happening around the Alabama Gulf Coast this week.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Summer is officially settling in along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and this week’s lineup shows there are many ways to enjoy it. Whether you’re creating mosaic artworks, learning about local wildlife, enjoying a midweek coffee break, stockpiling for a backyard feast, testing your luck in a fishing rodeo, running for a great cause, or ending the week with worship on the sand and brunch by the water, there’s something for everyone. From Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to Foley and Perdido Key, this week’s activities are full of local flavor, family fun, and plenty of chances to experience what makes life at the beach so special. Grab your calendar, gather your friends, and see what’s happening at the beach this week.
Monday, June 15th- Hello Monday Movie Night and Matinee Art—whoop whoop. Get ready for an exciting start to the week. First, pop by the Orange Beach Public Library for a little matinee craft session. Participants will get to make a mini mosaic tile serving tray. This event starts at 10:30 and runs until 1:30; everyone is welcome. Signing up in advance through the website below or by calling is highly recommended to ensure enough supplies and space for all, so people can get in touch with their creative side. Afterward, check out the Waterfront Park right next door, where kids can play at the playground, stroll down to the water, walk the dock, enjoy great photo opportunities, and visit the Orange Beach Art Center. The Art Center features a gift shop, a gallery, and two on-site art studios where visitors can often see resident artists at work designing something new or hosting a class. Next, bring your crew to Portside on Main for Movie Monday. The popular summer movie series is back again for another free outdoor screening, offering sunshine by day and cinema under the stars by night, along with summer fun all season long! Families, locals, and visitors can enjoy legendary films on the lawn with blankets or chairs and find tasty treats nearby. Prepare for a night full of laughter, nostalgia, and unforgettable big-screen moments, all accompanied by the salty sea breeze. Make The Wharf your go-to Monday movie spot this summer—where fantastic films, quality family time, and coastal nights come together perfectly. Admission is free, and with an indoor cinema right next door, you can easily pop over for a special-priced popcorn while the kids enjoy other kid-friendly activities at Portside. After the movie, head over just in time for the SPECTRA Laser Light show starting at 8:30 pm. This is what we call a memorable Monday coastal splash, one you and your crew won’t soon forget. Enjoy! …