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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.

Mother’s Day Holiday Event 2026

Street's Exquisite Plants & Aquatic Gardens

May 8th & 9th9am until 5pm Live Music & Free BBQ while it lasts! Saturday11am until 2pm If you are trying to find a gift this Mother's Day, why not give her a little of your time? Bring her out to Street's on Mother's Day Weekend and let her enjoy our flowers, Koi Ponds, swings, rockers, gliders, gifts and so much more. You will be sure to enjoy the time together and the atmosphere.Our best blessing from God is our Mothers. They love us unconditionally and are the one person in our lives who love us more than we deserve. On Saturday, we will have the grill fired up and there will be free BBQ at 11am. Come relax and enjoy the free food from 11am until it runs out.We look forward to your visit.

Mother’s Day Plant Market

Bellingrath Gardens & Home

Browse a vibrant selection of plants and garden-themed merchandise, all conveniently located in the parking lot in front of the Café and Gift Shop. Members of our horticulture team will be on hand to answer your gardening questions and help you choose the perfect additions to your landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on beautiful plants and gardening essentials for the season. This is a free event.

Free

Music Class + Indoor Play

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

Every Friday at 10am we will provide a 45 minute music class and one hour of play time for you and your child. $20 per child•$10 for any additional child You can sign up today at

Open Jump -$7

Pump it Up Mobile

 End Your Week with a Bounce! Looking for an awesome way to kick off the weekend without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered! Open Jump for CHEAP? YES PLEASE! Bring the whole crew and enjoy our most affordable jump session of the week, just $7 + tax per child, and parents jump FREE!Let the kids burn off some energy, laugh, and play while you relax or join in on the fun. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your week with smiles, giggles, and good vibes all around. Don’t miss out, spots fill up fast, so grab your friends and jump into the weekend with us!  PRICE: $7 + tax per kid All ages welcome! Groups of seven or more children must be pre-paid in advance and are non refundable or transferable.Spaces in open jumps are only held for the amount of children pre-paid for. All pre paid spaces are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another day/time.

Paws and Pals Dog Showcase

Dotch Community Center

Paws and Pals Dog Showcase | FREE Community Event Bring your furry friends and join us for the Paws and Pals Dog Showcase, a fun, pet-friendly event for dog lovers of all ages! Meet adorable dogs of all breeds, connect with local pet professionals, and learn helpful tips for caring for your four-legged companions. Interested in adoption? Discover how you can help a dog find a loving forever home. Whether you come to learn, explore, or simply enjoy some puppy love, there will be plenty of fun and wagging tails to enjoy. • FREE to attend• Family-friendly and pet-friendly• Adoption information and pet care resources Presented by MPRD Therapeutics. For more information, please contact Therapeutic Recreation Specialist LaDarrel Bell at ladarrel.bell@cityofmobile.org.

Build a Bouquet

Chick-fil-A Saraland

 Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at Chick-fil-A Saraland  Join us on Friday, May 8th from 3:30 - 5:00 PM for Build a Bouquet, a special afternoon of beautiful blooms and quality time! Create a one-of-a-kind bouquet with beautiful fresh flowers provided by Belle Bouquet.  While supplies last. Dine In only. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Let us know in the comments if you're coming. 

Blueberry Festival – Pensacola

Gary's Brewery and Biergarten Pensacola

Blueberry Festival at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten! Join us for a berry sweet weekend of fun at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten! May 8–9 Friday: 4 PM – 9 PM Saturday: 12 PM – 7 PM 208 Newman Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507Bring the whole family out to celebrate all things blueberry! We’ll have: Local vendors Delicious food trucks Lazy Day Farm’s petting zoo Craft beer from Gary’s Brewery Blueberry-themed treats & goodiesCome shop, sip, snack, and enjoy a laid-back spring weekend filled with community fun. Whether you’re here for the brews, the blueberries, or the baby goats — there’s something for everyone!Tag your friends and make plans to join us!

May Artwalk Signing with Lisa Stutzman Graves & Robert Brent

Artwalk signing with two local authors! Join us for an Artwalk book signing at The Haunted Book Shop on May 8th. Artwalk signing with two local authors! Join us for an Artwalk book signing at The Haunted Book Shop on May 8th with authors Robert Brent and Lisa Stutzman Graves. Robert and Lisa will chat with guests as they sign their most recent works as shoppers browse our selection of genre fiction, general fiction, nonfiction, poetry collections, and more! Say hi to Mr. Bingley, the world's coolest bookstore cat, and give all the haints of The Haunted Book Shop a "Happy Artwalk!" greeting. About Driving to Michigan by Robert Brent This is a story about a family that is targeted by the seductive, destructive pull of addiction. When a family member dies across the country, the remaining adult family members launch out on a journey to go get her and bring her back to the South for the funeral. It is a tragic and comical story involving conversations and actions among two Boomer parents and two Millennial children throughout the journey. About Dauphin the Deer by Lisa Stutzman Graves: Everyone needs someone to talk to listen their worries. Covid taught us the importance of community, comfort, and connection. “Dauphin the Deer, Mobile Alabama’s Mystical Deer” is a perfect book for children eight and up to young youths, adults and pet lovers as the story center arounds a deer from the 1800’s with mystical listening abilities, especially to hear children’s worries. The children feel unburdened as they pour their sensitive souls and concerns out to Dauphin the Deer, while the animal kingdom is at work to help Dauphin preserve her health. Although frozen in iron today, children regularly ask their parents to take them to see Dauphin the Deer in historic Washington Square just as several generations past have done to share their deepest concerns and feel lighter. Two local authors, one cool cat, and all the haints of The Haunted Book Shop await you during April Artwalk at The Haunted Book Shop. See you soon!

Mobile Art Walk

Downtown Mobile

Come celebrate LODA ArtWalk in Downtown Mobile from 6 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month! Join us at Cathedral Square and the Kids Zone for special monthly activations. Cathedral Square and Kids Zone activations are made possible by City of Mobile Parks & Recreation. Don’t miss out on photo ops and a night of FREE creative fun for all ages! We will post special content on the LoDa ArtWalk Facebook page throughout the month for updates from participating venues. The in-person ArtWalk will take place downtown from 6 to 9 p.m. Select restaurants and retailers will have sidewalk sales and expanded outdoor seating available, and galleries will be open for extended hours. We encourage all attendees to consider purchasing artwork from a local creative or donating to an arts organization that they would typically support at this time. Let’s stay #MobileStrong and #SupportTheArts