FLORA-BAMA INTERSTATE MULLET TOSS- Fri-Sun 10am-4pm, Flora-Bama Lounge, Perdido Key
The Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party is legendary! What started as just a reason to party has become one of the biggest beach parties on the coast. Those who participate in the Mullet Toss will throw a dead mullet over the state line of Florida and Alabama to see who gets the farthest. Proceeds go to local charities. CLICK HERE
CRAWFISH MUSIC FESTIVAL- Fri 5pm; Sat/Sun 1pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
For more than three decades, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has hosted the Crawfish Music Festival to provide quality entertainment and family fun to the Southeast. Each night of the Festival promises fun, excitement, and a little something new, whether it’s hot boiled crawfish, exciting carnival rides, or headline entertainment – including Gavin Adcock Friday night; Puddle of Mudd and Hinder Saturday; Bret Michaels and Sister Hazel Sunday. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL- Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 11am-5pm, Seville Square and Fountain Park, Downtown Pensacola
This festival features thousands of pounds of boiled crawfish and other Cajun fare (jambalaya, etouffee, gumbo and more!) plus traditional festival foods. Grab some grub and your dancin' shoes and head to the Main Music Stage in Fountain Park for live music! CLICK HERE
BLACKBERRY SMOKE- Fri 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO- Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
CHARLIE WILSON- Sat 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
HENRY CHO: THE EMPTY NEST TOUR- Thurs 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
JOHN CRIST: JOKES FOR HUMANS- Sun 3pm and 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
THE RECORD COMPANY- Thurs 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
ST PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES- Fri 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
ULTIMATE GARTH: THE PREMIER GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTE- Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
MOBILE SYMPHONY performs HANDEL’S MESSIAH- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Handel’s Messiah embraces every emotion, from the first voice singing “Comfort ye” to the riveting "Hallelujah Chorus." Messiah stands as a testament to the enduring power of music, captivating audiences for centuries with its triumphant joy. Don't miss this opportunity to hear it live! CLICK HERE
LIVE AT FIVE CONCERT SERIES: WILCO (multi-grammy award winning 2000's Americana rock band) - Fri 5pm, Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope campus of Coastal Alabama Community College CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Crosstown Band - Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Downtown Milton
The City of Milton is putting on 11 concerts through June 13th, with a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Blankets, chairs, and coolers are welcome. No glass containers are allowed. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Apr 17-Jun 15, Open Easter and Memorial Day, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
During this Spring night-time event, the Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling showcase of light, color, and culture. As evening falls, the estate will become a radiant dreamscape featuring 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures, each glowing with vivid hues and artistic detail. Visitors will journey through the estate, where each glowing display tells a story through plants, animals, and fantastical creatures, blending ancient tradition with modern innovation. CLICK HERE
LOVE YOUR COMMUNITY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION- Sat 10am-2pm, Chickasabogue Park, Mobile
Enjoy a day outdoors at this free celebration, featuring live music, vendor and environmental education, park amenities, lawn games, rock climbing wall, Bookmobile/story time, electric vehicle show, pet adoptions, caricature artist, plant giveaways, and more. Food will be available for purchase through food trucks. CLICK HERE
EVENING IN WHITE with the JUNIOR LEAGUE OF PENSACOLA- Sat 6pm-9pm, (location to be determined)
This event, which started in Paris as Le Dîner en Blanc, is a pop-up blanc-themed picnic where attendees wear their most fabulous white attire.
The event inspires chic creativity as guests bring their own picnic baskets and white decor. Evening in White will take over a mystery location in Pensacola, which will remain a surprise until the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit the Junior League of Pensacola. CLICK HERE
FANTASTICAL FOREST FAMILY DAY- Sat 11am-2pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park
Celebrate the new Fantastical Forest exhibition with a day full of fun all about art and our environment! Register for a low-cost class to create your own Fantastical Shoe Box Diorama with Lucy Gafford (BYOB – Bring Your Own Box), enjoy a walk and sketch tour of Long Leaf Pines with educators from Mobile Botanical Gardens, and meet museum volunteers outside on the sculpture trail to make a nature collage. In addition, general admission to the Museum will be free all day! CLICK HERE
LOPE THE LOOP- Sat 8am, The Ice Box, Broad St, Mobile
Runners, walkers, wheelchair users, cyclists, parents with children, leashed dogs, and others are welcome to participate in this FREE 3.5 mile walk/run and duathlon around the Henry Aaron Loop, hosted by the MPRD Fitness Department, and in conjunction with the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge, which encourages Alabamians to walk, run, hike, bike, swim, paddle, ride or roll 100 miles each year. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL vs KNOXVILLE SMOKIES- Wed-Sat 6:05pm; Sun 1:05pm, Blue Wahoos Stadium, Downtown Pensacola
Promotions include Mullet Thursday; Giveaway Friday; Fireworks Saturday; Military/Family Sunday. CLICK HERE
5th Annual CRAWFISH CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT- Thurs 5pm (Kickoff Party); Fri (Tournament); Lakewood Golf Club, Point Clear
The Crawfish Classic kickoff party will include live music, silent auctions and more; the golf tournament will feature both morning and afternoon tee times. All proceeds from the two day-event will benefit the Hargrove Foundation. CLICK HERE
GRILLIN’ IN THE BREEZE- Sat 11am, Gulf Breeze Community Center
This signature event brings together the best grill masters, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities — all to support the Santa Rosa Education Foundation/Take Stock in Children and the mission to empower students and teachers in Santa Rosa County. CLICK HERE
BIG SCREEN ON THE BAYOU MOVIE NIGHT: THE BOYS IN THE BOAT- Fri 6pm (movie starts 7:30pm), Bayfront Park, Pensacola
Bring your blanket, chairs, family and friends to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a jumbo screen at Bayview Park overlooking the beautiful Bayou Texar near the Community Center. Arrive early to reserve your spot and enjoy pop-up vendors, movie trivia, and food truck fare! CLICK HERE
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am- 12noon (April 26- June 28), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park! Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. The City of Mobile is proud to support the community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all. CLICK HERE
MOBILE’S LARGEST YARD SALE- Sat 7am-11am, The Grounds, West Mobile
Admission and parking for the Yard Sale is free, but you must purchase a space to sell items. CLICK HERE
APRIL WALKING TOURS IN ALABAMA- Sat 10am-12noon (April 26), various cities (Mobile, Fairhope, Foley, Bayou la Batre)
Community leaders and volunteers will guide the free tours through historical areas that display art and culture of the city, and some tours will end with refreshments from their local hotspots. The tours are two hours long. CLICK HERE
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