SAND IN MY BOOTS FEST *** SOLD OUT ****- Fri-Sun, Gates open at 12PM each day; The Hangout and Gulf Shores public beach, Gulf Shores
Three days and nights of music and fun curated by Morgan Wallen, on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores (replacing the Hangout Music Festival this year). Lineup includes Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, Hardy, Diplo, Riley Green, T-Pain, Wiz Khalifa, and Bailey Zimmerman. CLICK HERE
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. CLICK HERE
GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: ART IN BLOOM- Fri 5pm-9pm, Downtown Pensacola
Explore over 60 local artists, shop beautiful floral vendors, create at the build-your-own flower crown and bouquet stations, and enjoy live music by The String Farm Band. This family-friendly and kid-friendly event is free to attend and the perfect way to experience the vibrant art, music, and makers that make downtown Pensacola bloom. CLICK HERE
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! CLICK HERE
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. CLICK HERE
ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN FESTIVAL- Sat/Sun 9am-6pm, Fil-Am Cultural Center, 234 Oakfield Road, Pensacola
This family-friendly, two-day event will feature over 30 vendors and multiple cultural dance troupes, offering a vibrant celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. Admission is free and open to the public. CLICK HERE
GUMBO YA-YA COOKOFF- Sat 4pm-6pm, Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola
Amateur and professional cooking teams will compete for bragging rights for the best Gumbo in Pensacola. Visit the chefs' tables and sample dozens of delicious gumbo varieties! All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. CLICK HERE
2nd Annual RUBBER DUCK RACE to benefit ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOLS- Sat 10am (doors open); 2pm (Races begin), Splash City Adventures, Pensacola
Each duck entered will race for a chance to win amazing prizes, including a $1,000 cash grand prize! This year’s event will raise funds to fight food insecurity in Escambia County Schools by helping start food pantries right on campus. CLICK HERE
MONSTER JAM- Sat 1pm and 7pm; Sun 1pm, Pensacola Bay Center
The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Pensacola for a high-octane weekend featuring the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement. CLICK HERE
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. CLICK HERE
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. CLICK HERE
LIVE AT FIVE: ROMAN STREET- Fri 5pm, Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope
Get ready for a night of smooth jazz and soulful grooves with ROMAN STREET at Live At Five! Their unique blend of jazz, Latin, and classical influences will transport you to another world. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Stormfolk - Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Downtown Milton
The City of Milton is putting on 11 concerts through June 13th, with a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Blankets, chairs, and coolers are welcome. No glass containers are allowed. CLICK HERE
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. CLICK HERE
BEARTOOTH Thurs 6:30pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
INSANE CLOWN POSSE - Fri 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS- Sat 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
THEORY OF A DEADMAN - Sat 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
THE FAB FOUR: USA MEETS THE BEATLES - Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Biloxi, CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL vs ROCKET CITY TRASH PANDAS- Wed 11:05am; Thurs-Sat 6:05pm; Sun 1:05pm, Blue Wahoos Stadium, Downtown Pensacola
Promotions include Mullet Thursday, Giveaway Friday, Fireworks Saturday and Military/Family Sunday. CLICK HERE
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 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. CLICK HERE
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. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, TWO LOCATIONS: Martin Luther King Jr Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, Pensacola
Join us every Saturday, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine. CLICK HERE
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