Join us for the inaugural Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival as Bellingrath Gardens & Home transforms into a breathtaking display of light and artistry.  As night falls, the Gardens will turn into a luminous dreamscape, where 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures glow with vibrant colors, lighting the landscape with interactive artistry and imagination. Visitors will journey through the estate, where each glowing display tells a story through plants, animals, and fantastical creatures, blending ancient tradition with modern innovation. Many displays invite interaction—dance with vibrant figures, play games, and immerse yourself in the fun. Purchase Daily Tickets or Flex Passes. What to Expect As you explore, you’ll find endless opportunities for photos and laughter with awe-inspiring moments that will stay with you long after the night ends. Bring your whole family, invite your friends, and be part of this extraordinary festival—because some experiences are too wonderful to miss. Plan Your Visit Date: April 17 – June 15, 2025 | Thursday – Sunday | Open Easter and Memorial Day Time: 5:00 – 10:00 PM We are encouraging guests to purchase tickets online in advance. Limited on-site ticket sales will be available, but an additional $8 per ticket charge will apply for purchases at the door. Flex tickets, valid for any show night, can be purchased for an extra $10 per ticket fee. Children 4 and under will be charged $2. General admission tickets and Lantern Festival tickets are sold separately—there is no combined ticket option. Bellingrath Gardens will close from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Thursday through Sunday during the Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival, with the last general admission ticket sold at 3:00 PM. General admission tickets for daytime entry and Lantern Festival tickets for the evening are sold separately. Please note that there is no combined ticket option available. The Magnolia Café is open nightly from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

Join us for a variety of great Food Trucks in the park on Fridays! Follow the events for updates on the trucks coming, their menus, and any entertainment we may have. Inflatable fun is sponsored by South Alabama Inflatables.

Mobile Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the launch of the new STREAM program, our unique take on the STEM Mobile program many of you have come to love, but featuring elements of Recreation and Art! We are debuting our program on Saturday, April 19 at the Alabama School of Math and Science, and focusing on the theme of Forensic Science. Participants in grades K-8 are invited to: Become a forensic reconstruction artist for the day! Learn how real forensic experts uncover hidden prints on everyday surfaces by collecting latent fingerprints! Discover how bloodstains help detectives reconstruct events through bloodstain analysis! Plus, meet real forensic specialists and local law enforcement as they showcase demos, displays, and tools of the trade! Registration is open for this FREE program NOW! Click on the link below to sign your future forensic scientist up today! https://mprd.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail... Please note that clicking "Going" to this event does not count as registration. Be sure to register at the link above!

The Mama Village is a FREE motherhood support group for mamas with babies aged 0-2.The group is facilitated by perinatal therapist Morgan Bradwell, LICSW, PMH-C of Village Therapy Collective & perinatal chiropractor Dr. Tiffany Jones, DC of Liberation Chiropractic & Wellness. We meet once a month on Fridays from 12-1pm at Redbar Espresso. Buying a coffee, smoothie, or lunch from Redbar is encouraged as a way of thanking them for freely offering us a space to meet. Pro tip - get to Redbar a few minutes early to place your order before their lunch rush! Babies welcome!! If you have a toddler, we do suggest bringing some small activities for them to play with. But of course, no judgment if you'd rather come solo and have a self-care hour without baby  * Disclaimer - This group is not psychotherapy or chiropractic care, nor is it a replacement for psychotherapy or chiropractic care. *

Alright, friends, it's time to mark your calendars for our next installment of our  Spring Movies in the Park ! This time we are taking the fun to Heroes Park, located at 7171 Old Military Road in Theodore, where we will be showing the live-action feature film  Disney's The Lion King ! The movie will begin promptly at dusk, however, we have some great pre-movie entertainment planned for our guests!  For example, in honor of The Lion KING, we will have ROYALTY in the house in the form of two youth dance teams (Mobile Royal Heat and R.O.Y.A.L. IMPRINT) who will be performing African dance!  We will also have Mr. Wayne Curtis of the Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers there to provide the perfect background beats for the event!  And of course, we will have free popcorn, lawn games, face-painting, and more fun activities for the kiddos! We hope that you all can make it out on Friday, April 18...tell a friend and bring a friend! This event is sure to be enjoyable for all ages!

Pop in and create something fun from our Maker Menu! See you there! No Reservations required. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled day at the Hoppin’ Shop Family Day!  Celebrate Easter with:•  Live Music•  Local Vendors•  A special visit from the Easter Bunny•  Easter Egg Hunt (great for kids!)• And so much more! Bring your family and friends for a day of shopping, entertainment, and Easter fun. Admission is free so don’t miss this exciting community event!

Join us on April 19 and 20 to fill the sky with vibrant kites and enjoy high-flying performances at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. Plus, this year we have a special guest — the Easter Bunny! Please note that Kites Over Mobile will start at 10 a.m. on April 19 and at noon on April 20. On both days, the event will end at 5 p.m. Highlights:- Professional kite demos- Show kite display- Kite hospital- Kites for sale (or bring your own)- Face painting- Live music & DJs- Easter Bunny photo opportunity (Saturday, April 19)- Easter egg hunts (Sunday, April 20)- Food trucks Easter Egg Hunts:- Ages 1-3 hunt from 2 to 2:30 p.m.- Ages 4-6 hunt from 3 to 3:30 p.m.- Ages 7-10 hunt from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Parking cost $5 for cars and $30 for RVs.

Come celebrate the grand opening of our 2nd location with a free movie night! Multiple giveaways, popcorn & snow cones, and we’ll be playing Mufasa starting at dark. Bring a chair or blanket and your friends! Special thank you to our clients and sponsors for making this possible! Stay tuned for more info

Pop in and create something fun from our Maker Menu! See you there! No Reservations required. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.