PENSACOLA NAVY DAYS- Fri-Sun, various locations
Pensacola Navy Days returns to honor the rich military heritage of the Greater Pensacola area. This year we also celebrate the 200th Year of NAS Pensacola and the 250th Year of the United States! Events include:
Night at the Museum Gala, Fri 6:30pm- National Naval Aviation Museum
Navy Days 4K Run/Walk *** Postponed to a later date due to WX*** Plaza De Luna
Family Fun Fest at Plaza De Luna *** Postponed to a later date due to WX***
Navy Days Parade *** Postponed to a later date due to WX*** Veteran’s Memorial Park to Plaza De Luna
Tour U.S. Coast Guard Cutters, Fri-Sun, docked at Plaza De Luna
Mother’s Day Concert with The Modern Eldorados, Sun 6pm, Museum Plaza;
NAVY DAYS INFO - CLICK HERE
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER:
The 75th annual National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 7th. The 2026 theme is "Glorify God Among the Nations—Seeking Him in All Generations–
Prichard: 9am Breakfast, Prichard Municipal Complex
Pensacola: 12 noon, Pensacola City Hall
Milton: 12 noon, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
Mobile: 12 noon, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Orange Beach: 12 noon, Coastal Arts Center
Saraland: 12noon, Saraland Municipal Complex
Moss Point: 12 noon, Moss Point City Hall
Spanish Fort: 1pm, Spanish Fort Community Center
Día Nacional De Oración, 4pm, Trinity Garden Park
Pensacola: 5:30pm, Veterans Memorial Park
Daphne: 6pm, Resurrection Church (doors open 5:30pm)
Semmes: 6:30pm, Semmes Recreation Center
FAIRHOPE ROTARY STEAK COOKOFF- Sat 7pm-10pm, North Bancroft Street, Fairhope
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with mouthwatering steak, fine wine, cold beer and live music under the stars. More than 30 cook teams will compete for bragging rights while serving up their best bites for you to enjoy. CLICK HERE
COCKTAILS WITH THE CRITTERS- Thurs 6pm-9pm, Bluegill Restaurant on the Causeway, Spanish Fort
This fundraiser for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation celebrates the sea life in our Bay and the Gulf! Enjoy an exciting evening overlooking the Mobile River Delta with delicious hors d’oeuvres from our Gulf, with live entertainment from Johnny Hayes! 21+ event. CLICK HERE
BLUES TRAVELER- Thurs 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING- Fri 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION featuring JERRY DOUGLAS- Fri 7pm, The Sound Amphitheater, Gautier, CLICK HERE
CHICAGO LIVE IN CONCERT- Fri/Sat/Sun 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
CPR FEST with STAIND- Sat 2pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
ALABAMA GULF COAST MUSIC HALL SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL- Fri/Sat, starting 12 noon each day, Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall, Foley
The inaugural Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall Songwriters Festival features over 60 songwriters performing in a "round" format. The event showcases local talent and industry professionals, with proceeds benefiting the Gulf Coast Musicians Medical Fund. CLICK HERE
DISNEY ON ICE: JUMP IN! - Fri 7pm; Sat 11am, 3pm and 7pm; Sun 2pm; Pensacola Bay Center
Step into a world of wonder, where beloved Disney stories leap off the screen and glide across the ice. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy invite you on a magical journey powered by a Magical MousePad, whisking you into a kaleidoscope of Disney adventures! CLICK HERE
WHITE TIE ROCK ENSEMBLE presents BOHEMIAN STARDUST- Fri/Sat 7pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Re-live the music of Queen and David Bowie through a powerful symphonic rock performance. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS presents SHOWTIME 2026- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Experience a vibrant, high-energy musical revue that blends beloved classics, modern favorites, and stunning visuals into one unforgettable performance. CLICK HERE
MOBILE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT- Sun 5:30pm, ***Moved to DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM because of the forecast***, Mobile
This regional youth orchestra draws students from three states and 18 schools and features the Gulf Coast's best student musicians. This outdoor concert is FREE. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: BAD JUJU- ***CANCELLED DUE TO WX ***** Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
The series of free concerts offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands, with genres including bluegrass, country, blues and rock & roll. CLICK HERE
FORT MORGAN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL- Sat/Sun 11am-5pm, Fort Morgan Marina
This is a fun-filled, family-friendly event on the water! Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, children’s activities, lighthouse cruises to Sand Island and more. Proceeds benefit the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BEACH ART & WINE FESTIVAL- ***POSTPONED TO SUNDAY MAY 17th DUE TO FORECAST***** Pensacola Beach Boardwalk & Gulfside Pavilion
For the first time, the festival will span two beachfront locations - the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and the Gulfside Pavilion - creating a walkable experience with more than 60 wine tastings, culinary samplings, and 40 local artists showcasing their coastal-inspired creations. CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES NATIONAL DRUM MONTH- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
Celebrate National Drum Month at LODA ArtWalk with an unforgettable evening of rhythm, creativity, and community in the heart of Downtown Mobile. Enjoy live music in Cathedral Square featuring DJ WizKid and the Port City Samba School, shop local artists and makers along Dauphin Street, and explore unique vendors, food trucks, and interactive experiences throughout downtown. CLICK HERE
Santa Rosa County MOVIE IN THE PARKS- ****CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER****** Benny Russell Park
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for a fun-filled evening of entertainment. Local food truck vendors will be on-site, and movies will be shown on a large outdoor screen, creating a theater-like experience in the heart of Santa Rosa County’s beloved parks. CLICK HERE
GOOD LIFE RIDE- Sat 8:30am, Lake Shelby playground, Gulf Shores
This fun and flexible event takes riders through the beautiful trails of Gulf State Park, making it the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the mothers in your life. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL vs ROCKET CITY TRASH PANDAS- Tues 6:05pm; Wed 11:05am; Thurs-Sat 6:05pm; Sun 4:05pm, Blue Wahoos Stadium, Pensacola
Promotions include Mullet Thursday, Giveaway Friday, Fireworks Saturday, Military Family Sunday/ Mother’s Day. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, April 16-June 21, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
The 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival is an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn. CLICK HERE
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Apr 25- Jun 27), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
Start your Saturday mornings at Market in the Park, where fresh, local, and handmade goods come together. Browse a variety of vendors offering everything from produce and seafood to baked goods, art, and unique handmade items while enjoying live music in a relaxed, community atmosphere. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, Downtown Pensacola
You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market, now in 2 locations: Palafox Market North at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza and Palafox Market South at Plaza Ferdinand. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale. CLICK HERE
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