As the school year quickly approaches, suddenly we’re all in desperate need for shoes, shorts, shirts and backpacks to outfit the kids for the oncoming semester. Summer season is ending, so visit Foley for a day of back-to-school bargain shopping. Equipped with a diverse selection of brands and stores, you can get top deals on [...]
Saddle your horses and giddy up to the Jennifer Claire Moore 21st Professional Rodeo, set to ride through Foley on Aug. 2-4. All proceeds from the rodeo will benefit the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation, which provides peer-help programs in Baldwin County. This kid-friendly, outdoor event takes place at the Foley Horse Arena, and is wheelchair-accessible/handicap-friendly. [...]
With an ice cream float and your pick of the jukebox, there’s nothing sweeter than a little nostalgia at Stacey Drugs & Olde Tyme Soda Fountain. Pull up a seat in the cafe and watch the miniature Union Pacific railcar make its rounds along the perimeter. Serving sodas, sandwiches, and ice cream, plus self-serve coffee [...]
Are you searching for your next family adventure ? Look no further than the Foley Railroad Station. Entry is free, and it’s fun for the kids, dad and mom, too. The historic rail junction connects present day Foley to an era long past, of comings and goings in steel locomotives. Situated in downtown Foley amid [...]
Thousands of attendees are expected at the 46th Annual Art in the Park in downtown Foley on May 12 and 13, 2018. Will you be among them? The Mother’s Day weekend event begins at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. both days. Regional artists from across the Southeast are attracted to this juried fine [...]
The 14th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will take to the skies and fields of Foley on May 4 and 5, 2018, wowing crowds who come to experience the old-world magic of hot air ballooning. Local balloon pilots, as well as teams from across the U.S., gather together to put on a show [...]
Graham Creek Nature Preserve is a must-visit on your next leisure day. This park offers activities and annual events for visitors of all ages amidst breathtaking coastal wetlands. Stretch your legs under the ancient oaks and take in the fragrance of sweetbay magnolia as you make your way to one of these fun, upcoming events! [...]
We love Mardi Gras on the Alabama Gulf Coast! Foley will roll out all the stops for the Krewe of Les Beau Geste Parade on Feb. 10. The parade starts at 11 a.m., with lineup at Griffin Park in the center of town, at Roosevelt and Alston streets. The parade rolls north on Alston, turns [...]
During the Christmas season, Centennial Plaza in Heritage Park becomes ablaze with beautiful holiday lights to complement the Christmas Tree Village. On Friday and Saturday nights, from 6 to 6:30 p.m., it includes its own soundtrack of holiday chimes ringing from the tower bells. Being at Centennial Plaza in December feels like stepping inside a [...]
It’s that magical time of year again when Foley’s downtown parks transform into a Winter Wonderland. Don’t miss out on any of these fantastic festivities. This year’s Trim-a-Tree runs Nov. 11 through Dec. 21 at the Tanger Outlet Center. More than 150 artists and craftsmen sell their handmade decorations, ornaments and gifts at this annual [...]
