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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale – May 2–3, 2026! We’re excited to announce that the Friends of the Library Book Sale benefiting the Mobile Public Library is set for May 2–3, 2026 at The Grounds (1035 Cody Road N., Mobile, AL)! Each spring, the Friends of the Mobile Public Library host one of the area’s most anticipated used book sales, featuring thousands and thousands of books and audio-visual materials. All items are generously donated by community members or come from materials withdrawn from the library’s collection.

Our community is coming together to support our sweet Eleanor  Eleanor has Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a rare condition that causes extremely fragile bones and frequent fractures. Recently her fractures and pain have increased, and we are working to get her the specialized medical care she needs. Because of the love and support from so many people in our community, we are hosting Hope Blooms for Eleanor, a family-friendly benefit event at beautiful Bella Sera Gardens. Join us for an afternoon of fun while helping support Eleanor’s medical journey.  Live Music Food Petting Zoo Bounce Houses Photo Booth Silent Auction & Raffles We will have incredible raffle prizes including a CZ 712 12 gauge shotgun, an Ashley Furniture recliner, tattoo sessions, professional photo sessions, restaurant gift cards, gift baskets, and many more amazing items donated by local businesses. This will be a family friendly community event, so bring the kids, invite your friends, and come enjoy a beautiful day together while supporting Eleanor. I truly cannot put into words how grateful we are for the love our community has shown our family. Baldwin County has already shown up in such an incredible way for Eleanor, and we will never forget that kindness. If you are a local business interested in donating a raffle item, gift card, or sponsorship, please message me. We would love to recognize and support the businesses that are helping make this event possible. Please mark yourself “Going” and share this event to help us spread the word for Eleanor