Dauphin Island Sunset Capital of Alabama

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Dauphin Island is a great place to live and raise a family.
More than a dozen parks provide places for relaxation and recreation.
Check our Calendar of Events for the next fun something to do.
Dauphin Island has been voted the “Birdiest City” 3 years in a row.

  • April 2

  • Town Council

    7:00 PM
    1011 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528

    The Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. All meetings are open to the public and citizens, residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. If you have a question or an item to be considered by the Mayor and Council, contact the Town Clerk, Wanda Sandagger who can be reached at 251-861-5525 Ext 225.

  • April 6

  • Discovery Day @ DISL

    8:30 AM until 3:30 PM
    DI Sea Lab

    Discover the wonders of coastal Alabama during Discovery Day Saturday, April 6 at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. It’s a day of hands-on learning for all ages. Get up close to fish, sharks, and rays. Learn more about your coastal environment. Meet our researchers and learn about their work. Check the calendar on disl.org for a listing of events.

  • Spring Plant Sale/Give- Away Set

    9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
    Green Park

    Spring Plant Sale/Give-Away Set  The town will sponsor its annual Spring Plant Sale & Give-Away on Saturday, April 6 from 9am-noon in front of Green Park and everyone is invited to attend. Multiple vendors will be on site selling a variety of trees, flowering plants, shrubs, sea oats and much more. Our local Master Gardeners will also be on hand to provide you with important information to make sure your plants thrive after planting. As always, Dauphin Island residents and property owners (with proper ID) will be able to take home FREE plants on a first-come basis. The plant give-away program is made possible through the town’s Environmental Mitigation Fund.

  • Mobile Pops Concert Water Tower Plaza Free

    6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
    Water Tower

    Mobile Pops Concert Water Tower Plaza is the place to be on Saturday, April 6 at 6pm to enjoy the refreshing sounds of the Mobile Pops. Sponsored by the Town, Chamber and Foundation. Admission is FREE!  Please bring chairs and blankets for seating.

  • April 9

  • Planning Commission Meeting

    6:00 PM

  • April 10

  • DI Court

    4:00 PM until 5:00 PM
    1011 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528

  • April 13

  • Community Easter Egg Hunt-Cadillac Square

    10:00 AM until 11:00 AM
    Cadillac Square

    Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s On Its Way!  The Easter Bunny will be at Green Park on Saturday, April 13 at 10am as children of all ages participate in the town’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! Youngsters are encouraged to bring their favorite basket (or some other container) to collect colorful eggs filled with a variety of goodies. Parents will also want to take a memorable photo or two of their child with the Easter Bunny during the event. The Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held the following Saturday, April 20 at Cadillac Square. Have an enjoyable Easter holiday weekend! NOTE: Easter Sunrise Service will be held on the Great Lawn inside historic Fort Gaines at 6am on Sunday, April 21. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

  • April 16

  • Town Council

    7:00 PM
    1011 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528

    The Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. All meetings are open to the public and citizens, residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. If you have a question or an item to be considered by the Mayor and Council, contact the Town Clerk, Wanda Sandagger who can be reached at 251-861-5525 Ext 225.

  • April 19

  • Good Friday Town Hall & Street Dept. Closed

    12:00 AM
    TOWN HALL

    Good Friday Town of Dauphin Island & Street Dept Closed

  • April 20

  • DI Gumbo Festival

    11:00 AM until 2:00 PM
    RODEO SITE

    DI Gumbo Festival  Sponsored by the DI Chamber of Commerce, the annual Gumbo Festival will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 11am-2pm at the rodeo site. Tickets are $10 each. Children age 10 & under receive free admission. Enjoy delicious gumbo, cooking demonstrations, live music and more! Proceeds will fund an on-island cause. For more info check out the Dauphin Island Gumbo Festival Facebook page.

  • April 21

  • Easter Sunrise Service

    6:30 AM until 7:30 AM
    Ft Gaines

  • April 27

  • Thunder on the Bay

    10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Fort Gaines

    On April 27-28 you’re invited to celebrate the upcoming 155th anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay, sponsored by the 6th Alabama Cavalry and the Alabama Division of Re-enactors. A mock Battle of Mobile Bay will take place at 2pm on Saturday with a Surrender Ceremony at 330pm. A Tactical will get underway at 1pm on Sunday. Battle times subject to change. For more info call 861-6992. 

  • 7th Annual St. Francis Episcopal Church Arts & Crafts Festival

    9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
    St. Francis Episcopal Church

    With over 50 artists setting up their wares and the church women selling their famous chicken salad, baked goods, pickles, soups & casseroles, Saturday, April 27 (9am-4pm) will certainly be a day to remember! The annual fundraiser provides support to a variety of charitable organizations including Feed the Need, Wilmer Hall, Penelope House, SOMI, Victory Health Partners and Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy in Mobile. Come and enjoy the fun and it’s all for a good cause. For info or questions contact Cissy Napper at (318) 548-4376.

  • April 28

  • Thunder on the Bay

    10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
    Fort Gaines

    On April 27-28 you’re invited to celebrate the upcoming 155th anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay, sponsored by the 6th Alabama Cavalry and the Alabama Division of Re-enactors. A mock Battle of Mobile Bay will take place at 2pm on Saturday with a Surrender Ceremony at 330pm. A Tactical will get underway at 1pm on Sunday. Battle times subject to change. For more info call 861-6992.