Lots of FREE Friday Goodies!!

Disney Free Friday Free Disney Party Gulf Coast Zoo Event I-D Protection Twilight Celebration and more!!

by Rose Ann Haven

Published: Thu, October 15, 2009 - 8:13 pm CST Last Updated: Mon, October 19, 2009 - 1:59 pm CST

Mobile, Alabama - The Gulf Coast Zoo is offering a FREE Saturday Event. World-renowned animal expert and host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Peter Gros, is making a special guest appearance on Pleasure Island, and you're invited. On Saturday, October 17th, admission will be free of charge for the 3pm show.
For more information, go to www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com.

Chick-fil-A is opening up a new store in D'Iberville and giving away more than 26 thousand dollars in FREE food! Chic-fil-A will award a one year supply of free Chick-fil-A Meals (52 certificates) to 100 adults Thursday October 29th. Go to www.chick-fil-a.com/#insidersfirst100 for complete rules.
The restaurant is located at 3842 Promenade Parkway.

Disney is calling all princesses, fairies, and heroes to dress up in dreams!
The Disney Store in Mobile is throwing a Halloween Dress Rehearsal Party Wednesday, October 21st.
From 3:30pm to 5:30 pm, children wearing their favorite costume will get a FREE gift!
The store manager plans to have two cast members hosting the party, there will be a parade, games and activities too!

You can catch a FREE Friday Night Flick tonight, October 16th at The Dow Amphitheatre in Trinity Gardens from 7pm to 9pm. On an inflatable screen, you're invited to watch Tyler Perry's: Daddy's Little Girls. It's an event sponsored by the City of Mobile's Neighborhood and Community Services Department.
Friday Night Flicks will move around to different areas of the city during the fall. For a schedule, go to www.ncsmobile.org, you can also call 251.208.7540.

The Gautier Mullet and Music Festival is this weekend. They'll have FREE rides in the kids area equipped with a giant slide, obstacle courses, velcro wall, boxing ring, and sports games.
It's Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th on The Singing River in Gautier Mississippi.
For more information go to www.gautiermulletfest.com.

The Jazz Society of Pensacola is putting on a Gumbo Event Monday October 19th.
Admission is FREE for military members in uniform. Everyone else has to pay.
The Gumbo Event is at 6pm at Phineas Phogg's room in Seville Quarter on Government Street.
For more information, go to www.jazzpensacola.com.

Five Rivers Delta Resource Center has a special showing in The Tensaw Theatre, Thursday October 23rd at 7pm.
They'll screen the original 1922 silent film, Nosferatu.
Admission is FREE and refreshments will be served before the film.
The film may not be suitable for children.
For more information go to http://www.outdooralabama.com/outdoor-adventures/5rivers/events/#nosferatu

The Alabama Coastal Birdfest is tomorrow in Fairhope.
You can get up close to hawks, falcons, owls, and snakes!!
From dissecting owl pellets to live raptor demonstrations, all bird and expo events are free.
Head over to Faulkner State Community College and The Fairhope Museum of History.
They'll have activities for all ages.
The Bird and Conservation Expo is October 17th from 9 to 4.
For more information go to www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com

Birds of a feather flock together in Fairhope, and so do artists!!!
This weekend, october 17th and 18th is also The Grand Festival of Art By The Bay.
You can stroll Mobile Bay, enjoy the beautiful artwork, and meet the artists behind the talent.
More than 100 booths will be set up in Pier Park.
The festival runs from 10 am to 5pm.

Ever been interested in oragami? You can learn the japanese art of folding paper to make napkins, boxes, and gifts!
St. Martin Public Library is offering FREE classes thursday October 22nd at 4pm.
They'll even provide the materials.
To register, just call the St. Martin Public Library at 228.392.3250.

Alright twilight fans, this one is just for you.
The Fort Walton Beach Public Library is holding a FREE Twilight Night October 20th at 6pm.
Dress up as your favorite character and enter a contest for best costume.
Meet other Twilight fans, and play Twilight trivia.
The Fort Walton Beach Public Library is located at 185 Miracle Strip Parkway. Parking is on First Street with more parking on Ferry Road. For more information call 850.833.9505.

Here's a FREE event that may save your identity!
The Better Business Bureau is holding "Secure Your I-D" day.
The BBB will shred your documents for free and offer advice and resources to help protect your personal information.
They''ll be set up at Cordova Mall in Pensacola Saturday, October 17th from 10 am to 2pm.

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