
FRIDAY:
MOVIES IN THE PARK: INSODE OUT 2- Fri 6pm-9pm. Mardi Gras Park.have a variety of pre-film entertainment and activities planned for our guests! Enjoy our interactive “Emotion Stations”, each featuring activities based off of the six major emotions highlighted in the film.
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Apr 17-Jun 15, Open Easter and Memorial Day, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.During this Spring night-time event, the Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling showcase of light, color, and culture. As evening falls, the estate will become a radiant dreamscape featuring 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures, each glowing with vivid hues and artistic displays.
SATURDAY:
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am- 12noon (April 26- June 28), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile. Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park! Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. The City of Mobile is proud to support the community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all.
ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION- Sat 8am-3pm, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile.Celebrate Armed Forces Day with the South Alabama Veterans Council. Events include an expo, parachute demonstrations, keynote speaker, Gold Star Ceremony, and MRE cook-off at 11am.
MOBILE UNITED 10th Annual CREPE MYRTLE TRAIL RIDE and FESTIVAL – Sat 8am Ride; 10am-3pm Festival, McNally Park, Mobile.This event is perfect for nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts alike. Explore the scenic route adjacent to Mobile Bay. The group will leave McNally Park at 8:35 a.m., ride as a group across Brookley Field, break at Arlington Park for 30 minutes, then return to ride directly into the beginning of the Crepe Myrtle Trail Fest, with kayaking, food, fun, music and more.
MOBILE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre. The Berlioz classic and one of Mobile’s all-time favorite pianists – Charlie Albright – returns to perform Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2. This is the MSO season finale.
DAPHNE MAY DAY CELEBRATION- Sat 10am-1pm, May Day Park, Daphne.Experience the May Day magic with carnival rides, bungees, and inflatables! BBQ from Daphne police, crafts and activities for the kids, face painting, learn how to throw a cast net and more! Daphne’s May Day celebrations date back to 1911!
CLASSICAL BALLET OF MOBILE: PETITE SLEEPING BEAUTY SUITES- Sat 10 am & 1:30pm. Murphy High School.
MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS: CULTURAL FESTIVAL- Sat 11am -3pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park, Mobile. This family-friendly event features live performances, cultural artifact sharing, and engaging discussions centered on Jeffrey Gibson’s Round Dancing. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians are descendants of those who resisted relocation during the Trail of Tears, preserving their heritage as a sovereign nation of over 11,000 Tribal members—including artist Jeffrey Gibson.
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Apr 17-Jun 15, Open Easter and Memorial Day, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.During this Spring night-time event, the Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling showcase of light, color, and culture. As evening falls, the estate will become a radiant dreamscape featuring 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures, each glowing with vivid hues and artistic displays.
MOBILE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE: Sat 7:30/Sun 2:30pm. Seanger Theater. The Mobile Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season ends in a blaze of glory, highlighting three masterful French composers. A Thrilling end to a thrilling season.
ORANGE BEACH BILLFISH CLASSIC- Fri 7pm weigh ins; Sat 6pm weigh ins, Marlin Circle, The Wharf, Orange Beach. This is the first major qualifying tournament of the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Series. The Orange Beach Billfish Classic is a family run tournament that emphasizes team participation and is the only tournament on the Gulf Coast owned and operated by tournament fishermen! The OBBC includes tuna, wahoo and dolphin (mahi), but is primarily a blue marlin tournament.
SUNDAY:
MOBILE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE: Sun 2:30pm. Seanger Theater. The Mobile Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season ends in a blaze of glory, highlighting three masterful French composers. A Thrilling end to a thrilling season.
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Apr 17-Jun 15, Open Easter and Memorial Day, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.During this Spring night-time event, the Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling showcase of light, color, and culture. The estate will become a radiant dreamscape featuring 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures, each glowing with vivid hues and artistic detail. Visitors will journey through the estate, where each glowing display tells a story through plants, animals, and fantastical creatures, blending ancient tradition with modern innovation.
