GARY ALLAN & TRACY LAWRENCE with special guests Diamond Rio and Easton Corbin- Sat 5:30pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
MUSTACHE THE BAND- Fri 8:30pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
AFRICATOWN BRIDGE CHALLENGE 5K and FUN RUN- Sat 7:30am-11am, 645 Shelby St, Mobile
View Historic Africatown, the Mobile River, Port of Mobile, Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, and the City of Mobile from 350-feet-high as you run or walk your way across the 7,291-foot-long bridge on the certified 5k course. There will also be a 1-mile course that takes participants from Tin Top Lane, over the Africatown Bridge and back. (Look for Arielle at the 107.3 The Beat tent with ice cold water and a chance to win concert tickets.) CLICK HERE
15th Annual CHILDREN’S CUP REGATTA- Sat 9am-7pm, Fairhope Yacht Club
This family-friendly event is open to the public and features sailboat racing on Mobile Bay, a silent auction, live music, dinner, and activities for all ages. Whether you’re racing, cruising, or cheering from shore, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Proceeds benefit Children’s of Alabama, supporting the more than 1,800 children from Mobile and Baldwin counties who receive care each year. CLICK HERE
DROP ANCHOR SONGFEST- Sun 2pm-6pm, Montrose Crescent, Mobile Bay
Join by boat, kayak, yacht, or dinghy at Montrose Crescent on Mobile Bay for the 2026 Drop Anchor Song Fest - a FREE live music concert! Playing On the Bay, To the Bay and For the Bay. The event is free, but it is raising funds for clean and vibrant coastal ecosystems! CLICK HERE
WORLD OCEAN DAY at the ALABAMA AQUARIUM- Sat 10am-2pm, Alabama Aquarium, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Celebrate World Ocean Day at the Alabama Aquarium! It’s a hands-on day all about reefs and the important role they play in our estuary and the Gulf.
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK- Fri 6pm-8pm, Downtown Fairhope
Visit local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they stay open late and highlight the art community. Also, new exhibits and live music at the Eastern Shore Art Center. Free admission. CLICK HERE
FREE FIRST SUNDAY- Sun 1pm-5pm, History Museum of Mobile
Discover fascinating stories, interactive exhibits, and special experiences across all three museums — including architectural tours of the Phoenix Fire Museum during the event. Don’t miss the chance to meet the Oakleigh Belles at the History Museum for a touch of living history and Southern charm. Colonial Fort Condé will also be presenting a Founders Day event during this time, so be sure to visit! CLICK HERE
5th Anniversary MISS JUNETEENTH AMERICA PAGEANT AND 2ND LINE PARADE- Thurs 4pm Pageant; 6:19pm, Second Line; Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel, Downtown Mobile
This is more than a pageant. It is a cultural and educational experience where young ladies step forward as scholars, storytellers, leaders, and living reflections of legacy in motion. The pageant’s Second Line parade kicks off at 6:19. Bring your decorated umbrella, wave your handkerchief, and experience a powerful cultural tradition. CLICK HERE
MAKERS MARKET & OPEN HOUSE- Sat 1pm-5pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park
Join Mobile Museum of Art for an afternoon of local shopping, live music, food trucks, art activities, and free admission to the Museum. Vendors will offer a variety of handmade items, including jewelry, pottery and more. Enjoy live, local music and tasty treats from a variety of food trucks. CLICK HERE
SENSORY DAY AT THE EXPLOREUM- Sat 9am-10am, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
This time is designed to create a calmer, more supportive hands-on experience for guests with special needs and sensory sensitivities. Select exhibits will be open with lower lighting and reduced sound levels to provide a more comfortable environment for exploration. During this time, guests can visit Hands On Hall, Curiosity Factory, and Wharf of Wonder. CLICK HERE
13th Annual FLORA-BAMA FISHING RODEO- ****POSTPONED to JUNE 19 and JUNE 20 ****** Flora-Bama Ole River Grill, Perdido Key
Categories will range from Catfish to Bill Fish, including a Spearfishing category and everything in-between. Bring all the family and friends for a fun packed weekend at The 'Funnest' Fishing Tournament on the Gulf Coast. CLICK HERE
JOHN CRIST- Thurs 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
RIVERDANCE- Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm and 7pm; Sun 2pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
DAYSHIFT- Sat 5pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
EVERCLEAR- Sat 8pm, Hard Rock Biloxi, CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: BLUES N TROUBLE- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
The series of free concerts offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands, with genres including bluegrass, country, blues and rock & roll. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS vs CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS- Wed-Sat 6:05pm, Sun 4:05pm, Blue Wahoos Stadium, Pensacola
Promotions include School’s Out Fireworks on Wednesday; Mullets Thursday; Giveaway Friday; Fireworks Saturday with ZOOperstars, and Military-Family Sunday (and Brain Rot Night). CLICK HERE
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, April 16-June 21, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
The 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival is an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn. CLICK HERE
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Apr 25- Jun 27), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
Start your Saturday mornings at Market in the Park, where fresh, local, and handmade goods come together. Browse a variety of vendors offering everything from produce and seafood to baked goods, art, and unique handmade items while enjoying live music in a relaxed, community atmosphere. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, Downtown Pensacola
You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market, now in 2 locations: Palafox Market North at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza and Palafox Market South at Plaza Ferdinand. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale. CLICK HERE
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