CRAWFISH MUSIC FESTIVAL- Fri/Sat/Sun, Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi
Whether it’s the headline entertainment, hot boiled crawfish, crawfish cook-off, or exciting Midway rides, you won’t want to miss this event! The loaded lineup for the 2023 festival will include Jordan Davis on Friday, April 21st, Dwight Yoakam and Ashley McBryde on Saturday, April 22nd, and Bailey Zimmerman rounding out the festival on Sunday, April 23rd. CLICK HERE
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL - Fri 7:30pm, Mobile Civic Center
It's the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! CLICK HERE
GLADYS KNIGHT- Sat 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
BABYPALOOZA BABY EXPO- Sat 10am-2pm, Mobile Civic Center
New and expectant parents get your FREE ticket to the Mobile Babypalooza Baby Expo - the Super Bowl of Baby Expos. Babypalooza gathers all the resources you need for the journey from pregnancy to preschool. CLICK HERE
THRILLVILLE- April 13-23, open at 5PM Monday - Friday, 1PM Saturday & Sunday, Ladd-Peebles Stadium
This fair will feature world-class entertainment including Sea Lion Splash, Wheels of Agriculture, and the High Flying Pages, plus over 30 amusement rides, fair food, and your favorite carnival games! CLICK HERE
GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: DANCING IN THE STREETS -Fri 5pm-9pm, downtown Pensacola
You can expect to see over 60 artist vendors; featured artists The Hip Hop Society of Northwest Florida; the 2nd Annual Dance Off at the Garden Street Main Stage, plus music and dance performances along Palafox. CLICK HERE
MOVIES IN THE PARK: THE LORAX- Thurs 6pm, Hillsdale Park (558 East Felhorn Road), Mobile
Join us for Free Movies in the Park this spring! #DiscoverYourParks, hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us! 8 Different Movies in 8 Different Parks! All Events will start at 6PM. The movie will begin at sunset. CLICK HERE
KIDS DAY- Sat 10am-2pm, Laun Park (5401 Windmill Drive), Mobile
Kids Day is a Quarterly Event that is just for the KIDS! Each event is different and fun for all ages! This Saturday, the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation will be cranking up the tunes and adding FOAM! We are bubbling up some foam-tastic fun! Join us for a free foam dance party complete with music, inflatables, and so much more! CLICK HERE
WATERWAY VILLAGE ZYDECO & CRAWFISH FESTIVAL- Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm (with 5K at 8am), Waterway Village, Gulf Shores
Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy this free event and sink your teeth into hot, juicy crawfish throughout the day while dancing to the infectious rhythms of some of the best Zydeco bands from around the South. There will also be arts and crafts vendors and children's activities. CLICK HERE
DISCOVERY DAY- Sat 10am-2pm, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
The open house event gives you the chance to learn about current research at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and learn more about the coastal ecosystem we live in. The day includes a chance to explore real scientific laboratories, hands-on science lessons, and free children’s admission to the Alabama Aquarium. CLICK HERE
MOBILE COUNTY’S EARTH DAY CELEBRATION- Sat 10am-1pm, Charles Wood Japanese Garden (Across from Langan Park)
Join Love Your Community for a day of family fun and help us celebrate Earth Day!! Free admission, Free Parking, Free hot dogs and Frios Popscicles to the 1st 100 visitors! Also Outdoor games, live music, face painting, kid's crafts corner and lots of local vendors. Sponsored in part by Mobile County Commission District 2. CLICK HERE
EARTHDAY PENSACOLA- Sat 10am-4pm, Bayview Park, downtown Pensacola
The event showcases sustainable living through a fun day of environmental education, art, live music, local food, green products, and hands-on activities. CLICK HERE
BAMA Q TV’s GRILLING AT THE BATTLESHIP- Sat 11am-5pm, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
They’re grilling to win prizes this weekend with Bama Q TV Way Down South at this Steak Cookoff Association event at the Battleship! CLICK HERE
GUMBO YA-YA COOKOFF- Sat 4pm-6pm, Seville Quarter, downtown Pensacola
Amateur and professional teams will compete for bragging rights for the best Gumbo in Pensacola. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. CLICK HERE
OVER THE EDGE for THE ARC GATEWAY- Sat 8am, Studer Community Institute, downtown Pensacola
Face your fears or feed your appetite for adrenaline as you rappel 11 stories from the SCI building in downtown Pensacola. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, raising funds to support The Arc Gateway's mission of empowering those with disabilities to live their very best life. Minimum Donation to Rappel is $1,000, which you can give as an individual or organization. CLICK HERE
NAMIWalks MOBILE- Sat 8am, Cooper Riverside Park, downtown Mobile
Walk to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and raise funds for NAMI’s free, top-rated mental health programs. CLICK HERE
RAINBOW RUN AT OWA- Sat 7:30am, OWA Island, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Jog, walk, sprint (your choice!) through OWA as neon powder fills the air! CLICK HERE
OLD MOBILE 8K- Sat 8am, Fort Conde, downtown Mobile
Shady, flat and fast 8K certified course through beautiful Oakleigh District. Also a 1 mile Fun Run. CLICK HERE
ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AT HISTORIC OAKLEIGH- Sat 10am-4pm, Historic Oakleigh House, Mobile
See artifacts found on the Oakleigh property. Hunt for your own "artifacts" in two sifting stations. Make your own fossils to take home. Make artistic rubbings of historic bricks from the property. Create paper beads to make a bracelet. CLICK HERE
EXPLOREUM AFTER HOURS: PULP FICTION- Sat 5pm-9pm, Exploreum Science Center, downtown Mobile
Costumes are encouraged but be sure to wear your dancing shoes because we are holding our very own Jackrabbit Slim’s styled, Twist-Off Competition before the Movie! The top 3 people who can twist the longest, get to leave with a prize donated by local businesses in Mobile! CLICK HERE
MUDBOTTOM REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL- Sun 2pm-6pm, Bender Point (3619 Riviere Du Chien Road), Mobile
For the eighth consecutive year, Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR) is proud to host the MudBottom Revival Music Festival – a fun afternoon to raise awareness and funds for DRCR’s ongoing Dog River Watershed improvement projects. This year’s music lineup features headliners Will Kimbrough & Friends, along with opening acts Grits & Greens and Blow House Brass Band. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON FINALE: Dvořàk Symphony No. 7- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
SHLUMP- Sat 9pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
SCOTT BRADLEE'S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Ben Loftin & The Family- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
The City of Milton is proud to announce the 2023 Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series. The Spring Series offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Bluegrass, country, blues and rock and roll will be performed on the stage in Downtown Milton. CLICK HERE
TOYTOPIA- Open Tuesday through Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Feb 3-May 20, Exploreum Science Center, downtown Mobile
Play all day and rekindle the wonder and delight of your favorite childhood moments in a world of big toys. Filling the entire traveling exhibit gallery at the Exploreum, Toytopia will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. CLICK HERE
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