CALLAGHAN’S 80th Annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION & BLOCK PARTY - Sat 11am-until, Callaghan's Irish Social Club, Corner of Marine & Charleston in the Oakleigh Garden District, Mobile
The Saturday Street Party at Callaghan’s means live music, a big crowd, and full energy. Traditional Irish Music. Can Ainm. Petty For Your Thoughts. Johnny Hayes & The Loveseat Drivers. Blackwater Brass. The street fills up. The brass gets loud. The guitars take over. And by sunset, you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. CLICK HERE
11th Annual DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA GROG MARCH- Sat 4pm-11pm, O’Riley’s Irish Pub, Downtown Pensacola
Come out dressed in your best St. Patrick’s Day attire, and help paint the town green. All attendees get access to drink specials, limited edition merchandise, and prize giveaways. All you need to enter the crawl is a cash donation of $10 and a nonperishable food item. Donations go to Manna Food Pantries. CLICK HERE
ST. PAWTY’S DAY- Sat 10am-4pm, Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
This family-friendly event is packed with tail-wagging fun and plenty of ways for your four-legged friends to shine. Test your pup’s speed at the Zoomies at the Rainbow Dog Obstacle Course, roll through the Rollin’ in the Green Golf Cart & Pet Parade, and show off your dog’s style and skills in the Emerald Dog Costume & Tricks Competition. Plus, enjoy kids and pet crafts, local pet vendors and live DJ music throughout Downtown OWA. ($10 entry fee for Emerald Dog Competition. Preregister online.) CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES WORLD THEATER DAY- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
Spend a fun-filled March evening at Loda Artwalk, with music, shopping and family-friendly activities at this free monthly event. The Kids Zone will feature hands-on craft projects. Plus, there will be live performances and music. CLICK HERE
FOLEY BBQ & BLUES COOK OFF - Sat 10am-4pm, Heritage Park, Foley
Festivalgoers can enjoy a mouthwatering variety of barbecue samples while soaking in the sounds of live blues bands performing throughout the day. Kid-friendly activities ensure fun for the whole family, making it a perfect community outing. All proceeds support the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation. Tickets are only available at the gate on-site. CLICK HERE
ORANGE BEACH FESTIVAL OF ART - Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm; Coastal Arts Center, Orange Beach
Don’t miss this award winning fine arts boutique festival! 100 artists, live music, culinary delights, quality kids art alley, and amazing live demo's. Bike and golf cart friendly, off site parking at OB City Hall. Voted best art festival in the nation by USA Today readers. FREE event. CLICK HERE
KITES ON THE COAST- Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-2pm; Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
Kites on the Coast is a vibrant three-day festival that brings together families, visitors, and kite enthusiasts for a colorful celebration along Pensacola Beach. Enjoy large-scale professional kite displays, ongoing demonstrations throughout the weekend, and a lively beach atmosphere. Proceeds from event donations and sponsors support the seniors and programs served by Council on Aging. CLICK HERE
DAUPHIN ISLAND KITE FEST- Sat 11am-1pm, East End Beach, Dauphin Island
Awards and prizes will be given to the highest flying kite, biggest kite, most unique, best homemade kite and a special Mayor’s choice award! Come early because at 11am Emerald Coast Kite Flyers Club & Mississippi/Gulf Coast Quad Line Flyers will be filling the sky with some unique & acrobatic kites! CLICK HERE
SANTA ROSA SHERIFF’S RODEO- Fri/Sat, Gates open at 5, Rodeo at 7, Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds, Milton
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is proud to host a family-friendly event packed with heart-pounding rodeo competition, jaw-dropping K-9 and SWAT demonstrations, and exciting experiences for all ages—all in support of the SRSO Star Foundation. CLICK HERE
MONSTER JAM- Sat 1pm and 7pm; Sun 1pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it's the definition of fun for everyone! You'll be close to the action watching the world's best drivers tear up the dirt and show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles of speed and slill. See the world's most popular trucks like Grave Digger®, El Toro Loco®, Sparkle Smash™, and more. CLICK HERE
BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Dress down and enjoy Mobile Symphony Orchestra’s annual Beethoven & Blue Jeans concert! Soloist Radu Ratoi is one of the world's hottest young accordion players. The show ends with an unusually bright and joyous Beethoven symphony. This is Beethoven at his happiest. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA OPERA presents RODGER’S & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA- Fri 7pm, Sun 2pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Dance back in time to the American wild west with Oklahoma!–a classic, feel-good musical that follows the blossoming love story between farm girl Laurey and charming cowboy Curly as they navigate rival suitors and the challenges of frontier life. CLICK HERE
CANDLEBOX- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE
CHANNING WILSON- Sat 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
JAMIE LISSOW, THE BETTER OFF DAD TOUR- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
MOJO THUNDER with special guest RED & THE REVELERS- Sun 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
FLORA-BAMA BEACH RUN FOR AMERICA’S WARRIORS- Sat 7:30am - Half Marathon start; 9:00am- 5K start; on the Beach behind the Flora-Bama Lounge on Perdido Key
The Flora-Bama's 13th annual Beach Run is completely on the white sand beaches of Florida and Alabama along the beautiful waters of the Gulf! 100% of the registration fees of this half marathon and 5k will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY - Fri/Sat 7pm, Pensacola Bay Center
Grab your friends, wear your green and head to the Hangar for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Friday night; Saturday is Small Dog Race Night. CLICK HERE
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