Good morning, Mobile.

Across Alabama, families welcomed 2026 with newborns as Mobile hospitals shared photos and posts of the earliest arrivals (a nod to fresh beginnings for local families).

Mobile is hosting a free horse safety clinic for Mardi Gras maskers to learn new riding rules in January (check local announcements for details).

Fresco will open on Jan.

6 at 6232 Bon Secour Highway—the former Tin Top location—and offer fresh Italian dining with handmade pasta and craft cocktails prepared by chef Greg Buschmohle, serving lunch and dinner throughout the week.

Doc Rock 2026 will feature five local bands with deep ties to USA Health (supporting children’s and women’s hospitals, emergency care, cancer institute, and community projects) as they perform a mix of funk, rock, R&B and more, highlighting local talent and community health.

Emerald Coast Writers launched a youth art and writing contest for K-12 students in Mobile and neighboring counties on Jan.

1, with entries due by April 1. Winners will attend an awards ceremony at West Florida Library on May 16 + receive a gift card and anthology copy.

USA Health will host its fifth annual Doc Rock battle-of-the-bands fundraiser at Soul Kitchen downtown on Thursday, Jan.

29 to support research and clinical needs (doors open at 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m.). Early voting is now open for five local band finalists.

LEGO Fun Tuesday

4-5 p.m. — Semmes Regional Library — Free entry — Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with engaging LEGO activities for kids ages 6 to 18.

A Stitch in Time

3:30-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free kit available — Creative hands come together to cross stitch with fellow crafters.

Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of the Mardi Gras season with music, food, and the grand tree lighting ceremony.

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device Workshop

10-11 a.m. — West Regional Library - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Get assistance with your digital devices and learn about valuable library apps.

January 2026 Vehicle Auction

8 a.m. — Mobile Police Department Impound Lot — Registration required — Bid on a variety of vehicles at the monthly auction event.

2026 January Membership Breakfast

6:45-8:00 a.m. — Mobile Marriott — $35 per person — Network over breakfast and hear updates on Big Creek Lake from Water & Sewer Director Bud McCrory.

Delta Adventure Cruise

10 AM – 12 PM — Historic Blakeley State Park — Cost Info Not Provided — Explore the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta on this scenic cruise.

What's Up Wednesdays

4-5 p.m. — Ben May Main Library — Free entry — Surprise yourself with fun weekly activities like arts and crafts in the Youth Programming Room.

8th Annual King Cake-Off

5-7:30 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — General admission tickets go on sale Nov. 28 — Enjoy sweet competition, live music, and endless King Cake tastings while supporting a great cause.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch — Registration recommended — Roll dice and create epic heroes in a thrilling D&D adventure tailored for teens.