Tacky Jacks-Gulf Shores launches Summer of Lunchtime Fun
Tacky Jacks-Gulf Shores launches Summer of Lunchtime Fun
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores presents the 6th Annual Summer of Fun, a series of weekly lunch time activities at the waterfront venue. Different events will include regional artists, local organizations, and musicians each Tuesday through Friday beginning June 5. A monthly schedule of events is online at tackyjacks.com and below.
• Tuesdays: Hands on Habitat is a fun and educational hands on nature series presented by Gulf State Park Nature Center, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Share the Beach, Orange Beach Wildlife Center, Birmingham Audubon and more! 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 is a hands on lunch & learn for starving artists of all ages. Create different works of art & crafts every Wednesday this summer. Painting, Clay, American Flag Wood Palette Craft, Oyster Shell Art, or master the art of Ductigami (that’s duck tape origami for those that don’t know). Enjoy free live demo days with a live chainsaw art demonstration with Jeff Wheelock, learn to sculpt with sand with pros from Sand Castle University, and Ductstravaganza with “Duck Tape Stuck at Prom” finalists. 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 and for demo days. Demo days is lunch on your own and is not included.
• Thursdays: Tacky Jacks Beach Games is all about a little friendly competition. Kid’s ages 6-12 compete every Thursday this summer in relay races, challenges, and brain teasers! 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! Event is free for ages 6-12 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 tackyjacks.com.