Things to do with kids in Mobile, AL
Checked · All times are local Central Time (Mobile time)
Coming up in Mobile: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens (from Nov 20) and City of Mobile Lighting of the Tree (Nov 20). 6 always-open places, led by USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, Bellingrath Gardens and Home and Exploreum Science Center. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Christmas & holiday events: Santa, lights and tree lightings
Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 31 (Nightly Nov 20 – Jan 9 (closed Nov 25–26, Dec 25 and Jan 1)) · 5–9pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Bellingrath’s 31st season of holiday lights across the 65-acre gardens, with choral performances, hot cocoa and s’mores, optional tours of the decorated Bellingrath Home until 8:30pm and Santa photos (extra; pricing to be posted). Tickets are for a date, not a time; parking is complimentary. Check the official page for ticket prices.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
City of Mobile Lighting of the Tree
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30–8pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The City of Mobile’s annual tree lighting in Mardi Gras Park downtown, with vendors, to kick off the holiday season.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 4–17+ (our guidance)
Battleship, submarine and aircraft pavilion on Mobile Bay
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
- Price
- Gardens: adults $17, youth 5–12 $11, 4 and under free (Gardens & Home $27/$18)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
In Theodore, about 20 miles south of downtown Mobile; daytime gardens 8am–4pm; Magic Christmas in Lights evenings Nov 20–Jan 9 are ticketed separately
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Exploreum Science Center
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–14 (our guidance)
Hands-on science center with a dome theater; open Tue–Sat 10am–4pm, closed Sun–Mon; closed Thanksgiving, Dec 24–25 and New Year’s Day
Mobile Museum of Art
- Price
- Adults $12; children under 6 get in at no charge; students $8; 60+ $10
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
In Langan Park; Mobile County residents get in at no charge on Thursdays
✓ Price verified Oct 31, 2026 · source
Mobile Botanical Gardens
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Gardens and woodland trails next to Langan Park
Mobile Public Library – Ben May Main Library
- Price
- $ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Open Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–6pm; closed Sundays
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Mobile this weekend?
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, Bellingrath Gardens and Home and Exploreum Science Center are open most days, but we don't have a Mobile event listed for this weekend (Oct 31–Nov 1). Next up: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens (Nov 20) and City of Mobile Lighting of the Tree (Nov 20).
Where can kids play indoors in Mobile when it's too cold or rainy?
We list 3 indoor places in Mobile: Exploreum Science Center, Mobile Museum of Art (kids $null) and Mobile Public Library – Ben May Main Library.
When and where can kids see Santa in Mobile?
We list 1 event with Santa in Mobile: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens (Nov 20 – Dec 31).
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Mobile?
We list 2 holiday light events in Mobile: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens (Nov 20 – Dec 31) and City of Mobile Lighting of the Tree (Nov 20).
What is there to do with toddlers in Mobile?
We list 3 places in Mobile that welcome kids under 2, including Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Mobile Botanical Gardens and Mobile Public Library – Ben May Main Library. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
What are the big family attractions in Mobile?
The best-known family attractions we list in Mobile are USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, Bellingrath Gardens and Home (kids $11) and Exploreum Science Center. They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do Mobile family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 2 places in Mobile: Bellingrath Gardens and Home (adult $17, kids $11) and Mobile Museum of Art (adult $12, kids $null). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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