28th Annual PROFESSIONAL RODEO, hosted by Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation- Thurs/Fri/Sat 5pm Gates open; 5:30pm Kid’s Corral opens; 7:30pm Rodeo action; City of Robertsdale Arena
Get ready for an action-packed, family-friendly event filled with entertainment for all ages. Contestants are affiliated with the Professional Cowboy Association, ensuring a high-energy, jaw-dropping experience that you won’t want to miss. And the Kids Corral is the perfect place for young rodeo fans to play before the action begins! CLICK HERE
S’MORES ON THE SHORE- Thursday 6pm, Gulf Place, Gulf Shores
This family-friendly event will include a variety of free items and activities, including s’mores packets, a live DJ, a balloon artist, and face painting. Plus local vendors, such as the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, Gulf Shores Police Department K9 Division, and more. Bring blankets and chairs. CLICK HERE
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK FAIRHOPE- Fri 6pm-8pm, Downtown Fairhope
Visit local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they stay open late and highlight the art community. Enjoy new exhibits and live music at the Eastern Shore Art Center. Free admission. Also, join Sugarcane Jane for a laid-back evening of live Americana music across from Gallery By The Bay. CLICK HERE
FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK PENSACOLA- Fri 5:30pm-7:30pm, Downtown Pensacola
Explore participating galleries, meet local artists, enjoy live music and refreshments, and discover new exhibitions throughout the evening. Complimentary trolley transportation is available during the event. Free admission. CLICK HERE
MR. BELLINGRATH’S BIRTHDAY- Sat 8am-5pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
Bellingrath Gardens celebrates the birthday of Walter Bellingrath with a day of festivities for local guests! Residents of Mobile County (AL), Baldwin County (AL), Jackson County (MS), and George County (MS) will receive free admission to the Gardens. Come stroll the Gardens, celebrate Mr. Bell’s legacy, and experience the beauty of Bellingrath free…. they’ll also be serving cake and Coca-Cola in honor of his celebration. CLICK HERE
INSPIRATION HOME: CHIGHIZOLA HOUSE TOUR (Mobile Bay Magazine) - Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12noon -4pm, Historic Chighizola House, Downtown Mobile, 6 S. Franklin Street
Tour the beautifully restored Chighizola House, the 2026 Inspiration Home, showcasing historic preservation and design. Proceeds from $10 tickets support Goodwill Gulf Coast. CLICK HERE
HISTORIC 1877 TALL SHIP ELISSA VISITS PENSACOLA DURING NATIONAL SAIL 250 TOUR - Fri 9am-12noon, FREE Deck Tours; 2pm-6pm, ELISSA Day Sail; Sat 11am-5pm, FREE Deck Tours; 7pm-9pm, ELISSA Salute to Sunset Party; Sun 11am-5pm, FREE Deck Tours; Palafox Pier, Downtown Pensacola
The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is visiting Pensacola, Florida - the last stop on its national Sail250 voyage - marking a meaningful return to a port she has visited before, once in 1886 and again in 2018. This historic arrival offers a rare opportunity to experience a living piece of maritime heritage up close, with deck tours inviting visitors on board to explore the ship’s craftsmanship, stories, and enduring legacy. CLICK HERE
RED CARPET HOLLYWOOD MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE presented by GOING NOIR MYSTERIES- Sat 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Walk the red carpet into Hollywood’s hottest new awards show, where the glamour is high, but one shocking murder steals the spotlight.
As the final credits roll for one unfortunate cast member, scandals ignite, rivalries erupt, and studio secrets spill from behind the velvet ropes. Can you crack the case and find the evening’s culprit? CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA SAENGER SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: JURASSIC PARK- Sun 3pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
The Saenger Theatre’s summer movie series is “The Sound and the Story: Five Decades of Steven Spielberg and John Williams.” Movie lovers of all ages can experience these films as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen. Adding to the experience, Lola, the Saenger Pipe Organ, will be featured for one hour prior to each screening, performed live by local organists. CLICK HERE
RIVER DAN- Sat 8:30pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Get ready for an unforgettable night of classic rock as Chi-Town Transit Authority brings the legendary sound of Chicago to the OWA Theater. CLICK HERE
JEFF ALLEN: MY FIRST FINAL FAREWELL TOUR- Sun 6pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL vs MONTGOMERY BISCUITS- Wed-Sat 6:05pm; Sun 4:05pm, Blue Wahoos Stadium, Downtown Pensacola
Promotions include Winging Wednesday with fireworks; Mullets Thursday; Giveaway Friday; Fireworks Saturday; and Military-Family Sunday. 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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