Oyster City Mobile presents the 2026 Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival, the first and only improv-only comedy festival to occur ever in the state of Alabama! The 2026 MICC will feature 17 performances over two nights on one stage in the Mobile Carnival Museum, including our headlining act: HERE the Improvised Musical, from Columbus, Ohio! Come see hilarious, unscripted comedy from improv troupes from Mobile, Birmingham, Boston, Florida, Minnesota, Seattle, and more! Performances are Friday and Saturday night, with improv workshops during the day on Saturday, including free intro-to-improv workshops for the community! Weekend passes are available for purchase now! See the lineup, get tickets, and sign up for workshops on our website: improvcarnival.org

JJP is proud to present Guys and Dolls! Running April 3rd through the 19th! Come roll the dice with us all month long! Try your luck with the return of our raffle basket as well as some other fun surprises up our sleeves! Tickets available at:www.joejeffersonplayers.com Performances Friday/Saturday @ 7:30p, Sunday @ 2:00p Group rates available for parties of 10 or more!!! About the Show :“Bustling with charm, wit, and toe-tapping tunes, GUYS AND DOLLS is the golden-age Broadway musical that never goes out of style! Set in the glittering world of 1950s New York City, this classic romantic comedy follows gambler Nathan Detroit, high-roller Sky Masterson, and the women who steal their hearts in a hilarious game of love and luck. Featuring Frank Loesser’s unforgettable score including “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat," this Tony Award-winning favorite is a high-stakes delight for audiences of all ages. A sure bet for the whole family!”

Join us for the 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival, 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. Inspired by traditional Chinese lantern artistry and brought to life with modern design, dazzling plants, animals, and imaginative creatures illuminate every path. Interactive displays invite you to move, play, and step into the experience. 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.

Activities for the kiddos, petting zoo, dwarf goat roping, dancing horses and much more. Free admission and parking to festival : some events may have an entry fee.

The Spring Yard Sale is booked for Saturday, April 18th from 7AM - 12PM. The HOA is collecting $5 from participants. We will provide neighborhood maps at the front entrance, and like last year, you will receive an noticeable marker for your mailbox. Please reach out to Kristin Stricherz ASAP for details and to confirm your participation. Please share the info with your local friends!

The Alabama Stings are hosting a FREE Youth Camp for Girls (ages 5-17) on April 18, 2026 at Cottage Hill Park - Bicentennial Pavilion from 8:30am to 12:00 noon. Pre-Registration Required.This camp supports Autism Awareness and will include a t-shirt and bag.

Weather Wonders!  Join us at Hope Community Center for an exciting, hands-on journey into the thrilling science of storms and the mysteries of the sky! Become a junior meteorologist as you create your very own mini tornado, discover how weather patterns form, and learn how meteorologists predict the weather we see every day. From swirling winds to stormy clouds, this interactive adventure is packed with fun experiments, learning, and excitement for curious minds of all ages. Get ready to explore, experiment, and become a true Weather Wizard!  Don’t miss this chance to make science come alive—rain or shine!

Join us at Tanner Williams Community Park for the monthly Tanner Williams Farmers Market! From 9am-1pm, enjoy browsing our selection of local, farm-fresh foods and handmade household goods! Held on the third Saturday of the month. Come shop locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, handmade household products, and more! Located at beautiful Tanner Williams Community Park. If you would like to participate as a vendor, please contact Paige Poiroux Wilkinson at 251-377-8809 (text or call). Vendors booths are $10 and must have the majority of their booth selling foods or handmade household necessities

April 18, 2026 | 10am – 1pmFree Admission All Day Join us as we celebrate the legacy of artist Aminah Robinson. Inspired by the exhibition “Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, a Visual Memoir,” this Family Day will immerse guests in the artist’s multifaceted work. Join us for tours of her work, performances by director Terrence Spivey and company, and opportunities to create works of art inspired by Robinson. Guests can walk in to create a RagGonNon Fabric Journal in our Family Class or participate in a watercolor painting activity reflecting on community stories.

Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community event all about helping kids and families stay active, engaged, and healthy! Join us at Spanish Fort Town Center Park for a day full of bounce houses, hands-on activities, live performances, and interactive demonstrations. You’ll also have the chance to connect with local organizations and explore youth sports, summer programs, wellness resources, and more.  Location: Spanish Fort Town Center Park Address: 26000 Bass Pro Dr, Spanish Fort, AL Bring the whole family and come celebrate healthy, happy kids with us!

Spring Market at St. Elmo–Irvington Volunteer Fire Department Come out and enjoy a fun day with the community at our Spring Market! Bring your family and friends and spend the day shopping, eating, and supporting local vendors. Date: April 18, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation:St. Elmo–Irvington Volunteer Fire Department9130 Dodge RdIrvington, AL What to Expect:• Local vendors• Food trucks• Raffles• Meet the firefighters• Touch a fire truck• Games for the kids This is a great opportunity to support local businesses, enjoy some great food, and spend time with your community. For vendor & food truck information, please contact Laura Armstrong at bayoujewelrylady@gmail.com

Get ready for a full day of springtime fun at Blooms & Brews Spring Fest presented by Cumulus Media, a vibrant outdoor festival celebrating local flavor, live music, and family-friendly fun at the beautiful Weeks Bay Plantation in Fairhope. This all-day festival brings together craft beers, cocktails, food trucks, live music, vendors, and interactive family activities in a scenic natural setting with something for every age and every vibe.  What to Expect All Day (10 AM to 5 PM) Craft beers and specialty cocktails Food trucks serving festival favorites Live music all day Adoptions with The Haven Kids Zone with bounce houses, inflatable games, balloon twisting, face painting and more! ($5 admission for all day play, free pass included with Spring Fest VIP Admission.) Blueberry picking Coastal Farms & Exotics Petting Zoo featuring a chance to interact with amazing animals including a camel, kangaroo, monkeys, and other farm and exotic animals ($5 admission, free pass included with Spring Fest VIP Admission.) Additional interactive activities throughout the day  Admission Blooms & Brews Spring Fest (10 AM to 5 PM)• $5 per person• $35 VIP Admission• Kids 12 and under FREE  Blooms & Brews After Dark (6 PM to 9 PM | 21+)• $20 per ticket• $45 VIP Admission• Includes free Spring Fest daytime admission Whether you are coming for the music , the brews , the food , or a full day of family fun , Blooms & Brews Spring Fest is the perfect way to celebrate spring on the Gulf Coast

Celebrate the Earth at the new Pier Park in Fairhope. Free family fun day with Environmental booths, Music, Recycle ideas and the beauty of nature.

Kites Over Mobile is back for another exciting year at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park!  Create beautiful memories along Mobile Bay with vibrant kites, exciting demonstrations, and live entertainment for the whole family on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18 and noon to 5 p.m. on April 19.  Highlights:Professional kite demosShow kite displayKite hospitalKites for sale (or bring your own)Face paintingLive music (April 18)DJ Herb Love (April 18) and DJ JWalk (April 19)Market vendorsFood trucks Parking cost $5 for cars and $30 for RVs. Cash only.

Grab Your little for a fun mom and me class!!! The adult will paint an 16x20 canvas while your little paints an 11x14; all canvases are pre-sketched for easy painting, PLUS step by step instructions provided by the artist. Choose your paintings and come have a fun night painting! Must sign up by April 15th Sign up by going to www.rosedowndesigns.com

A family-friendly, impression, comedy and magic show! Discover the many faces of Brandon Styles in this year-round Variety Show. Impressions from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber, with 60 additional impressions in between! Sprinkled with just the right amount of comedy and magic to make this a great entertainment hour for all ages. Brandon Styles LIVE at OWA is a classy show that has something for the whole family! Brandon will awe you during his live performance of nearly 60 different celebrity singing & speaking impressions. To make this show unlike any other in the world, he has incorporated the perfect amount of comedy, magic, dancing, ventriloquism and audience participation in this fast-paced 60 minute show!