FRIDAY:
ALISON KRAUSS and UNION STATION- Fri 7:30pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach
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 displays.
SUNNYSIDE THEATER PRESENTS: OLIVER! JR- Fri-(9am/11am/7pm)/Sat- (9am/11am/7pm)/Sun-(2pm/7pm) Joe Jefferson Playhouse. Audiences are invited to experience Oliver! JR., the Broadway Junior adaptation of Lionel Bartâs beloved musical based on Charles Dickensâ classic novel, Oliver Twist. This Tony and Olivier Award-winning production, one of the few musicals to earn an Academy Award for Best Picture.
GREASE – Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Henry George Bluff Park Fairhope. Step back in time as the Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre will bring Grease to the 12th Annual Theatre on the Bluff, with guest star Lucy Buffett.
GULF COAST HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL- Fri 3pm-9pm; Sat 10am-9:30pm; Festival Field, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley.Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, Reminder: Balloon flights, glows, and interactive displays are weather-dependent! Flights & glows occur only at dawn and dusk when conditions allow.
SATURDAY:
ST MARYâS 8TH ANNUAL STEAK OUT- Sat 9am-12noon, and 6pm-10pm. Kidâs play is at McGill Field, corner of Catherine St. and Old Shell Road, from 9 am-noon. A field full of fun awaits at Kids Play Day! This completely free family event features bounce houses, interactive activity stations, face painting, a Nerf gun battlefield, Touch-A-Truck and more. Then Sat 6pm-10pm the Steak Out, St Maryâs Catholic School, Mobile Cooking teams go head-to-head, serving up the best steak youâve ever tasted while you eat, drink, and vote for your favorite. After the steak tasting, the party moves to the pavilion with live music, an open bar, a high-energy auction and more
76th Annual BLESSING OF THE FLEET- Sat/Sun 10am-4pm, St Margaret Catholic Church, Bayou la Batre.The Archbishop of Mobile will bless the shrimping fleet âfor a safe, productive seasonâ along with a decorated boat parade on Sunday. Throughout the weekend, you can enjoy an arts and crafts festival, a working water front exhibit, gumbo cook-off, land parade, and childrenâs activities, as well as great seafood!
GULF COAST HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL- Sat 10am-9:30pm; Festival Field, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley.Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, where hot air balloon activities, live musical performances, childrenâs activities, and a variety of food, arts, and crafts booths await!Reminder: Balloon flights, glows, and interactive displays are weather-dependent! Flights & glows occur only at dawn and dusk when conditions allow.
MOBILE UNITED 10th Annual CREPE MYRTLE TRAIL RIDE- Sat 8am, 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, which begins at 11 a.m.
DWELL MOBILE CHARITY STREET CARNIVAL – Sat 4pm-8pm. St. Louis Street. Carnival games, face painting, live bands, food trucks and a dunk tank with our own Matt Mc Coy getting dunked from 5-6pm! Benefits Dwell Mobile.
SUNNYSIDE THEATER PRESENTS: OLIVER! JR- Sat (9am/11am/7pm)/Sun-(2pm/7pm) Joe Jefferson Playhouse. Audiences are invited to experience Oliver! JR., the Broadway Junior adaptation of Lionel Bartâs beloved musical based on Charles Dickensâ classic novel, Oliver Twist. This Tony and Olivier Award-winning production, one of the few musicals to earn an Academy Award for Best Picture, is celebrated as a true theatrical masterpiece by both performers and audiences.
CHARITY CHUKKERS POLO EVENT- Sat 12noon-4pm, February Farm, off County Rd 3, Fairhope.The Baldwin County Education Coalition is proud to present the inaugural Charity Chukkers Polo Event, a one-of-a-kind afternoon of polo, philanthropy, and community impact. Charity Chukkers will raise funds to support Palm Project, a powerful initiative focused on meeting the basic needs of students throughout Baldwin County. Polo matches at noon and 2pm, with hat contest and divot stomp between matches.
GREASE – Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Henry George Bluff Park Fairhope. Step back in time as the Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre will bring Grease to the 12th Annual Theatre on the Bluff, with guest star Lucy Buffett.
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.
SUNDAY:
10th ANNUAL MUDBOTTOM REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL – Sun 1-6pm, 3619 Riviere Du Chien, on the banks of Dog River. Mobile. An afternoon of live music dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Dog River Improvement Projects. Gates open at 12:30 and music will feature Jimmy Hall & Friends, Will Kimbrough, and Red & The Revelers.
LOCAL GOODNESS- Sun 4pm, Magnolia Manor, 1624 SpringHill Ave, Mobile.Local Goodness, a farm-to-table experience, pays tribute to local cuisine and music while raising awareness and support for USA Health Childrenâs & Womenâs Hospital, the region’s only children’s hospital. Proceeds will benefit pediatric interventional radiology. Join us under the big top for unforgettable entertainment, featuring a contortionist, stilt walkers, fire breathers and opportunities to win exceptional prizes.
76th Annual BLESSING OF THE FLEET- Sun 10am-4pm, St Margaret Catholic Church, Bayou la Batre.The Archbishop of Mobile will bless the shrimping fleet âfor a safe, productive seasonâ along with a decorated boat parade on Sunday. Throughout the weekend, you can enjoy an arts and crafts festival, a working water front exhibit, gumbo cook-off, land parade, and childrenâs activities, as well as great seafood!
MOBILE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SEASON FINALE- Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre. The Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra is a training ground for the Gulf Coastâs very best student musicians. Attend one of their concerts, and youâll see!
SUNNYSIDE THEATER PRESENTS: OLIVER! JR- Sun-(2pm/7pm) Joe Jefferson Playhouse. Audiences are invited to experience Oliver! JR., the Broadway Junior adaptation of Lionel Bartâs beloved musical based on Charles Dickensâ classic novel, Oliver Twist.
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.
FREE FIRST SUNDAY – Sun 1pm-5pm, History Museum of Mobile, Downtown Mobile.Visit any time from 1 – 5 p.m. and enjoy free admission into the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde! On view: Painted Pages: Illuminated Manuscripts, from the 13th to 18th Centuries.
