Tacky Jacks 13th annual Summer of Fun returns to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach locations
June 03, 2025
If you are looking for some afternoon fun this summer then look no further than Tacky Jacks. The Summer of Fun series returns to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach locations. The annual series features different events to include regional artists and local organizations each Tuesday through Thursday this summer beginning June 3. 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 Audubon, Alabama Marine Resources and more! 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 for all ages from 11 am-12 pm (arrive 15 minutes early), Offered on Tuesdays in Gulf Shores and Wednesdays in Orange Beach. Online RSVP is 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, create-with-paint seashell fish on canvas, beachy or patriotic ball cap, create-with-clay coastal necklace, beachy birdhouse, create-with-paint "leave only footprints" on canvas, painted clay pots and succulents, plastic pollution fish photo and frame. All ages lunch & learn weekly at 11 am-12 pm (arrive 15 minutes early). Includes a $10 gift card for lunch, the fee depends on the project. Offered Tuesdays in Orange Beach and Wednesdays in Gulf Shores. Online RSVP is required.
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 dodgeball for prizes! The event is free to attend for ages 6-12 every Thursday from 11 am-12 pm (arrive 15 minutes early), Offered Thursdays at our Gulf Shores location only. Online RSVP is required.
June (Gulf Shores)
3 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
4 – Art al Fresco, Create-with-Paint, Seashell Fish on Canvas $25
5 – Beach Games
10 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park Nature Center
11 – Art al Fresco, DIY Beachy or Patriotic Ball Cap $30
12 – Beach Games
17 – Hands on Habitat, Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program
18 – Art al Fresco, Create-with-Clay, Coastal Necklace $25
19 – Beach Games
24 – Hands on Habitat, Orange Beach Wildlife Center
25 – Art al Fresco, Beachy Birdhouse $30
26 – Beach Games
June (Orange Beach)
3 – Art al Fresco, Painted Clay Pot with Succulent $25
4 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Audubon
10 – Art al Fresco, Beachy Birdhouse $30
11 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park Nature Center
17– Art al Fresco, Plastic Pollution Fish Photo and Frame $25
18 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
24 – Art al Fresco, Create-with-Paint, Seashell Fish on Canvas $25
25 – Hands on Habitat, Share the Beach Sea Turtle Program
July (Gulf Shores)
1 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park Nature Center
2 – Art al Fresco, Create-with-Paint, Leave Only Footprints on Canvas $25
3 – Beach Games
8 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
9 – Art al Fresco, DIY Tie Dye Shirt $30
10 – Beach Games
15 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Marine Resources
16 – Art al Fresco, Painted Clay Pot with Succulent $25
17 – Beach Games
22 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Audubon
23 – Art al Fresco, Plastic Pollution Fish Photo and Frame $25
24 – Beach Games
July (Orange Beach)
1 – Art al Fresco, DIY Beachy or Patriotic Ball Cap $30
2 – Hands on Habitat, Gulf State Park Nature Center
8 – Art al Fresco, Create-with-Clay, Coastal Necklace $25
9 – Hands on Habitat, Orange Beach Wildlife Center
15 – Art al Fresco, Create-with-Paint, Leave Only Footprints on Canvas $25
16 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
22 – Art al Fresco, DIY Tie Dye Shirt $30
23 – Hands on Habitat, Alabama Marine Resources
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