May 22, 2023
.png)
REGISTER ONLINE FOR EVENTS HERE
Hands on Habitat, Art al Fresco and Tacky Jacks Beach Games make up a series of weekly lunchtime activities offered at the waterfront venues.
May 10, 2023 - (Gulf Shores, AL) – If you are looking for some afternoon fun this summer then look no further than Tacky Jacks. The Summer of Fun series returns to Gulf Shores and will debut in Orange Beach. The annual series features different events to include regional artists and local organizations each Tuesday through Thursday this summer beginning June 6. Online reservations are required. A monthly schedule of events is online at www.tackyjacks.com and below.
Hands on Habitat is a fun and educational hands on nature series presented by Gulf State Park Nature Center, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Orange Beach Wildlife Center, Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program, Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources/Marine Resources Division, Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability, and Clean Horizons! Kids & adults alike can learn about our ecosystem and interact with the animals that live here with us. The event is free to attend and is all ages from 11am-12pm (arrive 15 minutes early), Offered Tuesdays in Gulf Shores and Wednesdays in Orange Beach. Online RSVP required.
Art al Fresco “A hands on lunch & learn for starving artists of all ages”
Create different works of art & crafts paired with great food this summer. Projects include tie-dye shirts, shell jewelry, oyster shell decoupage, pressed flower coasters, torn paper sunset, shell people on canvas, jellyfish sun catcher, and learn to sculpt with sand with pros from Sand Castle University. All ages lunch & learn weekly at 11am-12pm (arrive 15 minutes early). Includes $10 gift card for lunch, fee: depends on the project. Offered Tuesdays in Orange Beach and Wednesdays in Gulf Shores.
Tacky Jacks Beach Games is all about a little friendly competition. Kids ages 6-12 compete in games, challenges and more! All participants get a free lunch from Tacky Jacks, prizes, and get to be on TV! Parents can compete in a friendly game of water balloon dodge ball for prizes! The event is free to attend for ages 6-12 every Thursday from 11am-12pm (arrive 15 minutes early), Offered Thursdays at our Gulf Shores location only. Online RSVP required.
Schedule of Events (Gulf Shores)
June (Gulf Shores)
6 – Hands on Habitat, Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program
7 – Art al Fresco, Sand Castle University $15
8 – Beach Games
13 – Hands on Habitat, Orange Beach Wildlife Center
14 – Art al Fresco, Oyster Shell Decoupage $20
15 – Beach Games
20 – Hands on Habitat, Clean Horizons
21 – Art al Fresco, Pressed Flower Coasters $20
22 – Beach Games
27 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park
28 – Art al Fresco, Tie Dye $25
29 – Beach Games
June (Orange Beach)
6 – Art al Fresco, Torn Paper Sunset $20
7 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
13 – Art al Fresco, Shell People on Canvas $20
14 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources/Marine Resources Division
20– Art al Fresco, Jelly Fish Suncatcher $25
21 – Hands on Habitat, Orange Beach Wildlife Center
27 – Art al Fresco, Shell Jewelry $20
28 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park
July (Gulf Shores)
4 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
5 – Art al Fresco, Shell Jewelry $20
6 – Beach Games
11 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources/Marine Resources Division
12 – Art al Fresco, Torn Paper Sunset $20
13 – Beach Games
18 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park
19 – Art al Fresco, Jelly Fish Suncatcher $25
20 – Beach Games
25 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability
26 – Art al Fresco, Shell People on Canvas $20
27 – Beach Games
July (Orange Beach)
4 – Art al Fresco, Sand Castle University $15
5 – Hands on Habitat, Clean Horizons
11 – Art al Fresco, Tie Dye $25
12 – Hands on Habitat, Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program
18 – Art al Fresco, Oyster Shell Decoupage $20
19 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park
25 – Art al Fresco, Pressed Flower Coasters $20
26 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability
Hands on Habitat, Art al Fresco and Tacky Jacks Beach Games make up a series of weekly lunchtime activities offered at the waterfront venues.
May 10, 2023 - (Gulf Shores, AL) – If you are looking for some afternoon fun this summer then look no further than Tacky Jacks. The Summer of Fun series returns to Gulf Shores and will debut in Orange Beach. The annual series features different events to include regional artists and local organizations each Tuesday through Thursday this summer beginning June 6. Online reservations are required. A monthly schedule of events is online at www.tackyjacks.com and below.
Hands on Habitat is a fun and educational hands on nature series presented by Gulf State Park Nature Center, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Orange Beach Wildlife Center, Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program, Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources/Marine Resources Division, Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability, and Clean Horizons! Kids & adults alike can learn about our ecosystem and interact with the animals that live here with us. The event is free to attend and is all ages from 11am-12pm (arrive 15 minutes early), Offered Tuesdays in Gulf Shores and Wednesdays in Orange Beach. Online RSVP required.
Art al Fresco “A hands on lunch & learn for starving artists of all ages”
Create different works of art & crafts paired with great food this summer. Projects include tie-dye shirts, shell jewelry, oyster shell decoupage, pressed flower coasters, torn paper sunset, shell people on canvas, jellyfish sun catcher, and learn to sculpt with sand with pros from Sand Castle University. All ages lunch & learn weekly at 11am-12pm (arrive 15 minutes early). Includes $10 gift card for lunch, fee: depends on the project. Offered Tuesdays in Orange Beach and Wednesdays in Gulf Shores.
Tacky Jacks Beach Games is all about a little friendly competition. Kids ages 6-12 compete in games, challenges and more! All participants get a free lunch from Tacky Jacks, prizes, and get to be on TV! Parents can compete in a friendly game of water balloon dodge ball for prizes! The event is free to attend for ages 6-12 every Thursday from 11am-12pm (arrive 15 minutes early), Offered Thursdays at our Gulf Shores location only. Online RSVP required.
Schedule of Events (Gulf Shores)
June (Gulf Shores)
6 – Hands on Habitat, Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program
7 – Art al Fresco, Sand Castle University $15
8 – Beach Games
13 – Hands on Habitat, Orange Beach Wildlife Center
14 – Art al Fresco, Oyster Shell Decoupage $20
15 – Beach Games
20 – Hands on Habitat, Clean Horizons
21 – Art al Fresco, Pressed Flower Coasters $20
22 – Beach Games
27 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park
28 – Art al Fresco, Tie Dye $25
29 – Beach Games
June (Orange Beach)
6 – Art al Fresco, Torn Paper Sunset $20
7 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
13 – Art al Fresco, Shell People on Canvas $20
14 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources/Marine Resources Division
20– Art al Fresco, Jelly Fish Suncatcher $25
21 – Hands on Habitat, Orange Beach Wildlife Center
27 – Art al Fresco, Shell Jewelry $20
28 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park
July (Gulf Shores)
4 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
5 – Art al Fresco, Shell Jewelry $20
6 – Beach Games
11 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources/Marine Resources Division
12 – Art al Fresco, Torn Paper Sunset $20
13 – Beach Games
18 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park
19 – Art al Fresco, Jelly Fish Suncatcher $25
20 – Beach Games
25 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability
26 – Art al Fresco, Shell People on Canvas $20
27 – Beach Games
July (Orange Beach)
4 – Art al Fresco, Sand Castle University $15
5 – Hands on Habitat, Clean Horizons
11 – Art al Fresco, Tie Dye $25
12 – Hands on Habitat, Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program
18 – Art al Fresco, Oyster Shell Decoupage $20
19 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park
25 – Art al Fresco, Pressed Flower Coasters $20
26 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability
