Best Bets

Best Bets

Check your Best Bets before you make your weekend plans, so you don't miss out! We've got local events, concerts and more all along the Gulf Coast.Full Bio

 

Best Bets for the Weekend, Mar 20- Mar 22

RUBBER DUCKY REGATTA- Sat 11am-5pm, Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

Enjoy games, the Jeep Car Show, and the main event, thousands of rubber ducks racing across Lake OWA for a chance to win great prizes, all while supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. Adopt ducks online or at the event.  CLICK HERE  

TOUCH A TRUCK- Sat 10am-2pm, The Grounds, West Mobile

TOUCH A TRUCK is a family friendly event that offers children (and adults too) a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of trucks, and meet the people who build, protect, and serve our community. Proceeds benefit Adoption Rocks.  CLICK HERE  

74th Annual FAIRHOPE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL - Fri/Sat/Sun 10am-5pm, Downtown Fairhope

From wood carving to photography to beautiful woven baskets and handmade toys, there’s something for everyone at the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival. There will be 200 booths covering the 4 main streets of downtown Fairhope, plus a Children’s Tent and Entertainment. Admission is free.  CLICK HERE   

EASTERN SHORE ART CENTER 54th Annual OUTDOOR ART SHOW - Fri/Sat/Sun 10am-5pm, Downtown Fairhope

The festival takes place in front of the Eastern Shore Art Center along Oak Street and Section Street up to Magnolia Avenue with over 95 artist booths, live demos, music and more! FREE admission.  CLICK HERE   

SPRING FEVER CHASE - Sat 8am, Downtown Fairhope

The 48th Annual Spring Fever Chase is a 10k & 2 mile fun run through downtown Fairhope and beautiful sites along Mobile Bay! The run supports P.E. programs in Baldwin County Schools.  CLICK HERE  

WHARF BOAT & YACHT SHOW – Fri/Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm, Wharf Marina, The Wharf, Orange Beach

Featuring over $100 million in boats and marine products and more than 120 top exhibitors, this is the “Top Boat Buying Show” on the northern Gulf. Explore 120 stunning wet slip boats and yachts, 700+ center and dual consoles on land, plus live music, expert seminars, and endless exhibitors to discover.  CLICK HERE  

HOME & GARDEN SHOW - Thurs 6pm-9pm (preview party); Fri/Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm; Mobile Convention Center

The Home & Garden Show is a curated event of antiques, design, and inspired living, bringing together renowned designers, artisans, and lifestyle experts for a one-of-a-kind experience. Shop for timeless treasures, discover statement pieces, explore beautifully designed landscapes, and gain expert insights to transform your home with style. CLICK HERE

HOPTOPIA INTO EASTER- Sat 9:30am-2pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile

This event will bring the wonders of the holiday and the world of STEAM learning to life through hands-on activities and thrilling science experiments. It kicks of with the Exploreum Easter Egg Hunt at 10am, with 10,000 prize-filled eggs. There will be 2 showings of ZOOTOPIA (at 10:45 am and 2:00 pm) in the PCI Digital Dome Theater (seating is limited; get tickets online). Plus science demos and hands-on STEM activities throughout the day.  CLICK HERE   

SPRING ON THE FARM- Sat 10am-3pm (Mar 21, 28 and Apr 4), Seward Farms, Lucedale

Dive into the thrill of exhilarating egg hunts, capture magical moments with the Easter Bunny, and snap adorable photos with a host of cute baby animals.  CLICK HERE  

EPIQUE EASTER EGG HUNT- Sun 9:30am-12noon, Bayview Park, Downtown Pensacola

This is a FREE community-wide Easter celebration! Bring your baskets and enjoy a fun-filled morning with an Easter egg hunt, amazing balloon art, a bubble party, crafts for all ages, plus treats and drinks.  CLICK HERE   

GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: DANCIN’ IN THE STREETS “ART IN MOTION”- Fri 5pm-9pm, Downtown Pensacola

Stroll through a vibrant, open-air market filled with local artists, live performances, and creative experiences, all celebrating Pensacola’s thriving arts scene. CLICK HERE  

FIRST CITY CHILI BOWL- Fri 5:30pm-8:30pm, Museum Plaza, Downtown Pensacola

Get ready for a night of heat, flavor, and friendly competition at the First City Chili Bowl. It’s the same night as Gallery Night, so bring your family and friends for a full evening of fun, food, and festivities just around the corner from all the downtown action! Your ticket gets you unlimited chili, live music, a cash bar and a vote for your favorite. Proceeds benefit Wounded Warrior Project and the Pensacola-Cordova Rotary Foundation.  CLICK HERE   

ROYAL HANNEFORD CIRCUS - Fri 7pm; Sat 1pm, 4pm and 7pm; Sun 1pm and 4pm; The Grounds, West Mobile

Royal Hanneford Circus is proud to present a fantastic display of world class entertainment! Come along & enjoy an incredible circus performance for the whole family! All new show for 2026.  CLICK HERE   

   

7th Annual KREWE OF KINDNESS BALL - Sat 6pm-9pm, Battlehouse Hotel, Downtown Mobile

Join us as we “go down the rabbit hole” for the 7th annual Krewe of Kindness Ball! All ages and abilities welcome for a night of dancing, food, fun and surprises at a Mobile Mardi Gras ball for all. This is the Krewe’s annual fundraising event to aid their mission of supporting adaptive recreation and community. This year’s project is the Dream Court Mobile Wheelchair Tennis Program.  CLICK HERE  

SEEDS CRAWFISH FOR THE CLASSROOM- Sat 4pm-7pm, Daphne Civic Center

Event festivities include Crawfish from MudBug Mafia, live music from 80's and 90's cover band DISCO KISS, children's activities and local brews from Fairhope Brewing Company! All proceeds go to the 2026 SEEDS Classroom Grant Program for Daphne schools. CLICK HERE  

LEADING LADIES- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; (Mar 19-29), Chickasaw Civic Theatre

In this hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy, two English Shakespearean actors take on the roles of long-lost nephews to a wealthy old lady, only to discover that her two heirs apparent aren’t nephews but nieces. Instead of giving up the swindle, they take on fresh roles. CLICK HERE   

HOTEL CALIFORNIA - Sat 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

The most successful and longest running show of its kind, Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”, is the ONLY show to have ever received “Official Authorization” to perform the Eagles catalog of music.  CLICK HERE  

WORLD BALLET COMPANY: SWAN LAKE with LIVE ORCHESTRA- Sun 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company.  CLICK HERE 

THIRD DAY: 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR- Sat 7pm, Pensacola Bay Center, CLICK HERE  

SISTER HAZEL  -Thurs 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE  

FLATLAND CAVALRY- Thurs 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

TOM PAPA: GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR- Thurs 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

MAGIC OF MOTOWN featuring THE MOTOWNERS- Fri 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

The Motowners show is journey that pays loving tribute to the fantastic history of Motown Music with the look, moves, and amazing vocal harmonies.  CLICK HERE

THE TEMPTATIONS- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES: EXCELSIOR BAND- Sun 5:30pm-7pm, Lott Park, Daphne

Bring your chairs, blankets, and your loved ones to soak in the magic of music and community under the setting sun! Don't miss out on this FREE event.  CLICK HERE   

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