Florida and Alabama Tax Free Shopping

Mark your calendars for the Florida and Alabama tax free shopping days.  This is a great time to buy school supplies and clothes while saving a few dollars. 
Alabama Tax Free Days are August 6-8.  We usually head over to Foley to do shopping during the Alabama tax free days.  The Florida Tax Free Days are August 13-15.  [...]

6th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, drive over to Foley, Alabama for the 6th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. We have been going for the past three years and my children absolutely love it! Watch the beautiful balloons float through the air, listen to bands, or check out the [...]

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo – The Little Zoo that Could

Two weeks ago we decided to take a little day trip to Gulf Shores to visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.  It took about an hour to get there, mainly because it is a two lane road most of the way (we took Sorrento Road).  The zoo is a little difficult to see from the street [...]

Weekend Roundup – May 7th, 8th, and 9th

 Here is your weekend roundup of activities.  If you know of a family friendly event going on around the area, please leave a comment.  As always, call ahead or follow the links to make sure that the information is still accurate.
May 7 – Five Flags Speedway Racing
May 8 – Palafox Market
May 8th and 9th – Gulf [...]

Weekend Roundup – April 30, May 1 and 2

Oh my goodness.  I can’t believe that May is here already!  Here is your weekend roundup of activities.  If you know of a family friendly event going on around the area, please leave a comment.  As always, call ahead or follow the links to make sure that the information is still accurate.
April 30 and May1 – [...]

Weekend Roundup – April 9, 10, 11

Here are some of the activities going on around and town this weekend.  If you have an activity or event to add, please leave a comment on this post!  As always, we recommend that you follow the links or call the contact numbers to confirm details before you go.
April 9 – Pajama Storytime at Barnes [...]

Bass Pro Shop Family Activities

This weekend, the Bass Pro Shop is celebrating the next generation with tons of family activities!  On March 13 and 14 from noon to 5pm, participate in the following activities: casting game, fishing basics class, shooting gallery, and sailboat races.  You can get your picture taken and put on a Field and Stream cover.  If [...]

Day Out with Thomas

Oh, how I wish my son were still into trains.  When he was addicted to playing with his trains, I always looked for a Day Out with Thomas that was anywhere near Pensacola.  I even checked cities we were visiting to no avail.  Either the timing wasn’t right or the drive was too long!
Day Out [...]

Mystery Photo Monday #7 – Answer – The Wharf – Orange Beach, AL

For Mystery Photo Monday, I asked if you knew where/what this was:

This ferris wheel can be found at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama. 

The Wharf is only about 45 minutes away from Pensacola so it is ideal for a little day trip getaway.  You might be familiar with The Wharf because they often have great [...]

Fish River Trees – Summerdale, Alabama

Last weekend we drove the kids to Summerdale, Alabama to check out Fish River Trees Christmas Tree Farm.  We already had our tree up but we wanted to visit this tree farm because we had heard such wonderful things about it.  The kids had so much fun exploring the different tree sizes, watching people cut [...]