Kick off beach season with a heaping helping of fun activities for the whole family at The Beach Club Resort & Spa. While not officially summer yet, Gulf Shores Memorial Day weekend marks the start of beach season. That means a lot of fun, family-friendly (for the most part) activities. Read on for all the best things to do in Gulf Shores, as well as at The Beach Club.
Gulf Shores Memorial Day Weekend Events
42nd 2019 MBGFC Memorial Day Tournament
May 23-27
J&M Tackle, 25125 Canal Road, Orange Beach
The Mobile Big Game Fishing Club hosts its annual Memorial Day tournament with boats vying for $1 million in prizes. The J&M Tackle Weigh Dock at Perdido Pass is open from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, so head down to see the monster fish these anglers reel in.
Pepsi Beach Ball Drop
May 24
The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach
251-224-1000
This huge celebration is for the entire family with face painting, a bouncy house, surf rides, rock climbing wall and more. Then at 6:45 p.m., watch as 5,000 beach balls fall from the sky, some marked and redeemable for prizes. Stick around for fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free, though some activities have a fee.
Thomas Rhett in Concert
May 25-26
The Wharf Amphitheatre, Orange Beach
800-745-3000
Thomas Rhett is bringing his Very Hot Summer Tour to The Wharf Amphitheater for two nights on May 25-26. Special guests are Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Rhett Akins. It’s all part of the 2019 C Spire Concert Series, and you can purchase tickets here.
Living History Memorial Day-Wreath Laying Tribute
May 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fort Morgan, 110 Highway 180, Gulf Shores
251-540-7202
Fort Morgan hosts its Gulf Shores Memorial Day weekend commemoration May 25 with a wreath-laying ceremony planned for the crew of the Tecumseh, which sank in waters just off the Fort. Re-enactors show activity at the Fort from the War of 1812 to World War II, remembering those who gave their lives in service. There will be weapons demonstrations and artillery firing, as well as guided tours. Regular admission will be charged.
LuLuPalooza
May 25
LuLu’s Gulf Shores, 200 East 25th Ave.
The annual LuLuPalooza Summer 2019 Kick Off Party is a family-day filled with fun and back-to-back live music on the Crazy Sista Boat Stage. It’s a can’t-miss event for Gulf Shores Memorial Day weekend.
USSSA Global Sports Baseball 300 Point Battle at the Beach
May 25-26, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4385 William Silvers Parkway, Orange Beach
More than 50 teams expected to compete in this annual USSSA baseball showdown.
NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championship
May 23-25
Gulf Shores Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road West, Gulf Shores
Watch elite men and women college athletes compete in the 2019 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championship at the Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. Tickets are $10 per day.
Paradise Island 5K Run
May 26, 6-7 a.m.
Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4385 William Silvers Parkway, Orange Beach
Register now to participate in the 3rd Paradise Island 5K walk/run at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The 5K certified course is on the paved natural trail and takes participants through several of the Backcountry Trails.
Miss Memorial Day Bikini Contest
May 26, 3-4 p.m.
Flora-Bama Lounge
17401 Perdido Key Dr.
251-980-5118
The Flora-Bama’s Miss Memorial Day Bikini Contest may not be as family-friendly as other events, but it’s just as much of a holiday, beach tradition. Compete to win cash and prizes and to be Miss Flora-Bama. Sign-ups begin at 1 p.m. in the tent. Top three finalists come back to compete for Miss Flora-Bama on Labor Day weekend.
Memorial Day Activities at The Beach Club
The activities team at The Beach Club has a jam-packed Gulf Shores Memorial Day weekend planned for guests. This is just a sampling of the holiday fun. For a full listing, visit the Activities page.
Saturday, May 25
1 p.m.: Toby’s Dance Party & Frozen Treats, Clubhouse pool
2 p.m.: Poolside Craft – Tie-Dye T-shirts
6-10 p.m.: Live Music by Jesse Duncan, Village Lawn Stage
Sunday, May 26
8 a.m.: Worship Service, Coast
10 a.m.: Turtle Tot Palm Tree Handprint, Clubhouse pool
11:30 a.m.: Photo Scavenger Hunt, Clubhouse porch
2 p.m.: Poolside Craft – Colortime Tote Bags
4 p.m.: Belly Flop Contest: Clubhouse pool
6-10 p.m.: Live Music by Justin Wall, Village Lawn Stage
6:30-9:30 p.m.: Bungee Trampoline, Village Lawn
Monday, May 27
10 a.m.: Turtle Tot Ocean Bingo, Clubhouse pool
11:30 a.m.: Aqua Fun Tails Learning Experience
2-6 p.m.: Live Music by Jesse Duncan, Clubhouse pool
6:30-9:30 p.m.: On Sight Entertainment Game Theater
8 p.m.: Dive-In Movie, “The Lego Movie 2”