GRAND FIESTA PARADE- Fri 7pm, Downtown Pensacola
Bring the entire family to one of Pensacola’s favorite Fiesta events. In addition to the dozens of local krewes parading, special appearances will be made by a masked DeLuna, his Queen and their court. The Grand Fiesta Parade will follow the modified downtown parade route used during construction for the New Palafox project. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST GROOVES- Sat 6pm-9pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile
Gulf Coast Grooves is back, with a free night of unforgettable performances by Easy Star All-Stars and Letters to Cleo! Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from Mobile's favorite food trucks, and settle in for an evening of good music and great energy. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST CULTURE FEST- Sat 10am-6pm, Seville Square, Downtown Pensacola
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment for the entire family. As the sun sets, continue the experience with the #FilmsForTheCulture Film Fest at 8 p.m., featuring a powerful showcase of short films presented in partnership with the Gulf Coast Short Film Fest. Admission is free! CLICK HERE
3rd Annual BLOODY MARY FESTIVAL - Sat 12noon-4pm, Bamboo Willies, Quietwater Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze
Competitors will battle it out for cash prizes and trophies, while a panel of judges scores each Bloody Mary on presentation and taste. Expect delicious drinks, beachside vibes, vendors, live entertainment, and an atmosphere you won’t want to miss. A portion of proceeds will benefit Pensacola Beach Elementary School. CLICK HERE
3rd Annual NEST FEST- Sun 2pm-6pm, Orange Beach Waterfront Park
This is a fun, family-friendly afternoon celebrating coastal wildlife. This free event features interactive games, art activities, educational booths, free food, and live music by Saucy Fuzz. CLICK HERE
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL- Thurs 3pm-7pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park
Get ready for an exciting, family-friendly evening at MMoA’s Food Truck Fest! More than 15 food trucks will be serving up a wide variety of delicious dishes. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions as we stay open late, giving you the chance to mix art and culture with your food adventure. We invite and encourage you to bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy your food in the beautiful park surroundings. Admission is free. CLICK HERE
MOVIES IN THE PARK: THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE- Sat 6pm-9:30pm, Hunter Amphitheatre, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars, with Music, Yard games, Crafts, Inflatable Waterslides, and Face Painting. Pre-show activities and movie FREE! CLICK HERE
SUMMER LIBRARY CELEBRATION: SLC KICKOFF- Sat 10am-12noon, Ben May Main Library, Downtown Mobile
The Summer Library Celebration will kick off with this year’s theme, “Unearth a Story!” Families of all ages are invited to enjoy music, fun activities, a mini touch-a-truck, and interactive booths from community partners across Mobile. CLICK HERE
LIVE AT FIVE CONCERT SERIES: BETTER THAN EZRA- Fri 5pm (gates open at 4pm), Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope
Bring your own seating, enjoy food from a food truck (or bring your own) and support local music CLICK HERE
TREATY OAK REVIVAL- Thurs 7:30pm, Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
BEN CHAPMAN- Thurs 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
38 SPECIAL- Thurs 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
HINDER- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Biloxi, CLICK HERE
DON LOUIS- Fri 7pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: KACY MOON- Fri 7pm-9pm, 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
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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