Summer of Fun at Tacky Jacks

Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores presents the 3rd Annual Summer of Fun featuring "Hands on Habitat", "Art al Fresco", 'Coast 360 Beach Games", and "Oyster Bake Fridays". with live music at lunch. Enjoy the Summer of Fun series of weekly lunch time activities offered at the waterfront venue. If you are looking for some afternoon fun this summer then look no further than Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores. The Summer of Fun series will feature different events to include regional artists, local organizations, and musicians each Tuesday through Friday this summer. A monthly schedule of events is online at www.tackyjacks.com. Tuesdays Hands on Habitat is a fun and educational hands on nature series presented by Ocean Camp, Gulf State Park Nature Center, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Down Under Dive Shop, Wild Native EcoTours and the Manatee Sighting Network. Kids & adults alike can learn about our ecosystem and interact with the animals that live here with us. The event is free for all ages from 11am-12pm (arrive 15 minutes early), no RSVP required. Wednesdays Art al Fresco ?A hands on lunch & learn for starving artists of all ages? Create different works of art & crafts every Wednesday this summer. Painting with Austin Boyd, Jewelry with Eliza Husky, Clay, Watercolors, or master the art of Ductigami (that?s duck tape origami for those that don?t know), and enjoy special live art demonstrations to include spray paint street art and live chainsaw art with Jeff Wheelock. All ages lunch & learn every Wednesday 11am-12pm (arrive 15 minutes early) RSVP required in advance by phone at 251-948-8881 or online at tackyjacks.com, includes lunch, fee: child or adult pricing depends on project, free for spectators. Thursdays Coast 360 Beach Games is all about a little friendly competition. Kid?s ages 6-11yrs compete every Thursday this summer in relay races, challenges, and brain teasers! All participants get a free lunch from Tacky Jacks, plus prizes for the winners including a trip up the new Coconut Climb rock wall! Parents can compete in a friendly game of water balloon dodgeball for prizes! Event is free for ages 6-11yrs every Thursday from 11am-12pm (arrive early to ensure availability). Fridays Oyster Bake Fridays invite you to start your weekend early every Friday from 11am-4pm this summer. Enjoy a waterfront outdoor oyster bake at the islands only live music venue during lunch, corn hole, sand pile, and fun and games for the whole gang! Enjoy fresh oysters grilled to perfection right in front of you with drink specials available. Live Music schedule available online at www.tackyjacks.com