All Day

2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival

Bellingrath Gardens & Home

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.

Bama Coast Cruisin

The Wharf- Main Street

Join us for one of the Gulf Coast’s most unique car shows! O’Reilly Auto Parts and Young’s Suncoast Vacation Rentals present the 17th Annual 2026 Bama Coast Cruisin’. This event features cars of ALL types — classic, hot rods, custom models and more. The family friendly weekend will be full of eye-catching cars, fun events and entertainment, a swap meet, food and Southern hospitality.

Spring into Fun! Friday Open Play! with BLOOM Play Studio

Bloom Play Studio

Join us this spring for exciting new weekly themed Open Play sessions at BLOOM! Each week we create a unique and fun play experience for you and your child to explore. Studio activities include spring themed sensory and messy play, crafts, slime, kinetic sand, sensory dough, STEM projects, purposeful play opportunities, and exploration both inside the studio and on our newly renovated Play Patio! Leap into the fun at BLOOM as we welcome all things winter!

Rhythm Starters Music Class

Winnie's Play Cafe - Mobile 6366 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile

This is a 45-minute class plus your child receives 1 hour of open play. Your little one will explore music through song, rhythm, movement, and instruments. $20 per child •$10 for any additional child

Food Truck Friday in Semmes

City of Semmes Honor Park

Food Truck Friday is every Friday in April at Semmes Honor Park! Bring your friends! Follow the event to find out who’s coming and when! Food Trucks and Entertainers can apply in the link below. https://form.jotform.com/250297177906163 Thank you to Rock & Roll Offs for sponsoring the portolets and handwash stations for the event!

Spring Movies in the Park: Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest

Washington Square 250 Chatham Street

Movie Night Under the Stars  Gather your friends and family for a magical evening beneath the stars! In honor of  Earth Day, we’re featuring the beloved ’90s animated classic  FernGully: The Last Rainforest . This treasured film—starring the late  Robin Williams—follows the enchanting journey of Crysta, a curious fairy who encounters a human for the first time. When he’s magically shrunk to her size, they must work together to protect the rainforest and defeat the pollution-powered villain  Hexxus.  What to Bring:• Blankets & lawn chairs• Snacks & drinks• Friends & family  Schedule: Fun begins at 6:00 p.m. Movie starts promptly at dusk  Celebrate Earth Day with a night of nostalgia, nature, and unforgettable family fun under the stars!

Free

Music & a Movie

Heritage Park (Foley)

Music and a Movie returns to Heritage Park in Downtown Foley for four Fridays in April and May, beginning April 17. The popular Foley event kicks off at 6 p.m. with live entertainment and a variety of inflatables for the kids, followed by a movie at dusk. Those who come for the music and a movie are asked to bring a chair or a blanket for seating. 4/17 – Koontz Band | movie: Wicked For Good4/24 – Midlife Crisis | movie: Zootopia 25/15 – Chitlin Switch | movie: Lilo & Stitch (2025)5/22 – Strickly Rivers | movie: National Treasure