Once Upon a Story

A day full of imagination and discovery awaits at Once Upon a Story in Downtown OWA on Saturday, September 6th, as we kick off Literacy Month! Enjoy FREE activities inspired by favorite stories and genres, from growing your own beanstalk and mixing magical fairy potions to meeting beloved characters around Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls. Kids can climb the 22-foot rock wall, bounce in a castle inflatable, take part in scavenger hunts, and enjoy free face painting.

Visit the Scholastic Book Fair at Story Book Manor with proceeds towards Baldwin County Library System and register for a Baldwin County Library card at the Splashpad. Plus, don’t miss the Friends of the Library Book Donation, starting September 1^st, drop off your donations in front of Starbucks to help share the joy of reading.

As the evening winds down, gather for a special preview of Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse’s production of Sleepy Hollow on the OWA Island stage.

It’s a full day of books, crafts, entertainment, and the magic that only a great story can bring!

Schedule of Events

2:00pm-5:00pm:

• Library Card Registration at the Splashpad
• Live DJ music at the Splashpad

2:00pm-8:00pm:

• Friends of the Library Book Donation at the Flagpole/Starbucks
• Scholastic Book Fair at Story Book Manor located next to OWA Theater
• Picture Portal at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed
• Scavenger Hunt at the Splashpad
• Grow your own bean stalks at the Downtown Fountain
• Create your own fairy potions at the Waffles R Wild Alcove
• Character meet & greet throughout Downtown OWA and Tropic Falls
• Castle bounce house at the Sweet Tooth Alcove
• 22-foot rock climbing wall at the Splash Pad
• Free face paint at the Sweet Tooth Flower Bed and Tropic Falls

3:00pm-4:30pm: 

Book Bingo at Towne Tap

Storytime in TU20

Live Orchestra on the OWA Island Stage

6:30pm-7:00pm: 

Preview of Gulf Coast Rep –The Playhouse’s production of Sleppy Hollow on the OWA Island stage | Learn more about Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse: The Gulf Coast Rep – The Playhouse – OWA