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, Aug 14- Aug 16

ALABAMA, LIVE IN CONCERT- Sat 7pm, Pensacola Bay Center, CLICK HERE  

JAG GALS SPORTS SOCIAL- Thurs 5:30pm-7:30pm, USA Student Center, Mobile

This event will bring fans of all Jags sports to celebrate their passion, socialize and get ready to kick off the Fall semester of Jag sports! CLICK HERE 

LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES WHITE LINEN NIGHT- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile

Dress in your summer whites to enjoy an evening of art, music and downtown energy. Bring the family for a live performance by the Excelsior Band in Cathedral Square, shop local artists and makers along Dauphin Street, and explore unique vendors, food trucks, and interactive experiences. CLICK HERE  

STREAM: MISSION MARS and BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH- ****TIME CHANGE DUE TO THE HEAT ***** Sat 9am to 10:00am STREAM; 10am-12noon, Back2School Bash, Mardi Gras Park

Designed for children ages 7 to 13, this exciting outdoor STREAM Adventure invites young explorers to think like engineers, scientists, and astronauts as they tackle the challenges of life on the Red Planet.

When the STREAM Adventure concludes, the fun continues as families transition directly into the Back 2 School Bash, featuring school supply giveaways, games, music, bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, food and refreshments, community resources, and more with City of Mobile: Parks & Recreation. CLICK HERE 

INSPIRATION HOME: CHIGHIZOLA HOUSE TOUR (Mobile Bay Magazine) - Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12noon -4pm (through Aug 30), 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   

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER- Sat 10am-4pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile

Celebrate man’s best friend with a tail-wagging day of fun… featuring training demonstrations and presentations, pet adoptions, pet vendors. See Superpower Dogs in the PCI Digital Dome Theater (Film not included in general admission.) CLICK HERE  

DISNEY’S FROZEN- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm (through Aug 23), Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Mobile

Disney’s Frozen is a breathtaking musical adventure that brings the beloved animated film to life with unforgettable songs, dazzling spectacle, and a powerful story of love, courage, and the unbreakable bond between two sisters. CLICK HERE  

MOBILE COUNTY PARKS SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS: A BUG’S LIFE- Fri 8pm, Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground, Wilmer

Enjoy free, family-friendly movies under the stars at parks across Mobile County! Each Friday evening, a different park hosts a movie—perfect for relaxing outdoors and exploring local favorites. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early to find a great spot. Free admission. CLICK HERE 

PENSACOLA MOVIES IN THE PARK: ZOOTOPIA 2 - Sat 6pm-9:30pm, Hunter Amphitheater, Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola

Enjoy a free family film! There’s a pre-show celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. featuring free water slides, face painting, yard games, and a crafting station. Food trucks and concessions will also be available. The movie begins at sunset.  CLICK HERE 

SANTA ROSA COUNTY MOVIE IN THE PARKS: ALADDIN- Friday at sunset, Benny Russell Park, Pace

Bring blankets or lawn chairs for a fun-filled evening of entertainment.. Admission is free. Popcorn will be provided. Food truck availableCLICK HERE 

CINEMAS IN THE SAND: GOAT- Fri at sunset, Gulfside Pavilion stage on Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach

This animated comedy centers on an underestimated farm goat who dreams of becoming a hero. The movie is free to the public, and will be shown at sunset on a giant outdoor movie screen in front of Gulfside Pavilion.  CLICK HERE   

PENSACOLA SAENGER SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN- 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 

LIL WAYNE- Fri 8:30pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE 

BIG & RICH- Sat 9pm, Amphitheater at Wind Creek Atmore, CLICK HERE  

OMGITSWICKS & Friends Comedy- Sat 6pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE   

BRUCE BRUCE- Sat 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE  

WHITE TIE ROCK ENSEMBLE presents A NIGHT OF SOUTHERN ROCK LEGENDS- Fri & Sat 7pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE  

KILLERS OF KILL TONY- Sat 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre

Regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony”, the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the road. “Killers of Kill Tony” will feature your favorite characters doing their longer standup sets, all in one night. CLICK HERE  

BOP TO THE TOP- Sat 9pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile

Dress up and dance to the biggest Disney Channel anthems all night. Celebrating 20 years of High School Musical and Hannah Montana. 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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