2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival
Bellingrath Gardens & HomeJoin 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 Brunch
Bellingrath Gardens & HomeCelebrate Mom with a relaxed and delicious Mother’s Day Brunch at the Magnolia Café featuring a comforting spread of Southern favorites. Enjoy creamy cheese grits, fluffy scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, Conecuh sausage, bacon, and Southern biscuits served with rich sausage gravy. Sweet offerings include blueberry muffins, assorted danishes, fresh fruit, and yogurt. To complement the meal, guests will enjoy coffee, tea, lemonade, and orange juice. Gather your family, slow down, and treat the mothers in your life to a brunch filled with good food, warm moments, and heartfelt appreciation. As a special touch, every mother will receive a beautiful rose in honor of her day.