Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
OWA Parks & ResortIt’s one of the coast’s favorite events—and it’s coming back to OWA May 1-3! Don’t miss the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival’s three-day-long line-up of live entertainment & events. Each day of the festival offers kids’ activities, lawn games, arts & crafts vendors, synchronized K9 shows and more. Live entertainment keeps the excitement going each day, including the legendary Tip Tops Saturday night, May 3rd. Weather permitting, each evening will also feature a hot air balloon glow plus tethered rides (tickets available for purchase on-site). How to make your visit even better? Tropic Falls is offering an event-exclusive Twilight Ticket at a $10 savings May 1-3! Get your tickets here: visitowa.com/plan-your-visit/tickets
Fairhope Farmers Market
Fairhope Public LibraryJoin us for Fairhope's Spring/Summer Farmers Market, starting April 3rd! The market will be held every Thursday afternoon from 3 PM to 6 PM behind the Fairhope Public Library. Discover a wide array of fresh produce, homemade breads, honey, locally-raised beef, and much more! There will also be face painting for the kids each week, along with exciting giveaways! Support your local farmers and small businesses by shopping at the Fairhope Farmers Market this spring! Parking: Farmers market visitors can park on Magnolia Avenue in designated spots marked “farmers market parking only.” Additional parking is available in Arts Alley! You can also call the Downtown shuttle for a ride directly to the farmers market!
Run Club @ Braided River | Every Thursday @ 6 pm
Braided River Brewing Co Mobile, AlabamaThis public run club is open to all levels and ability, including walkers, marathoners, kids and even dogs. You can choose from a 5K or 1-mile route, both of which take off from the taproom at 6 p.m. Join Downtown Runners United By Beer afterward in the taproom for raffles, camaraderie and ice-cold craft beer!
May Artwalk with Kristen Pike
The Haunted Book Shop 9 S Joachim Street, Mobile, AL, United StatesJoin us for an Artwalk book signing on May 9, 2024, 6-8pm. In honor of National Foster Care Month, we will welcome children's author Kristen Pike with her latest release of If Only for a Little While. Pike is a foster care activist, so what better way to honor acknowledge children in care and the awesome parents who provide them with safe and loving homes than with a picture book fit for every home library? _If Only for a Little While _is the story of a little girl entering a new foster home and the bond that forms between her and her caregiver over time. The caregiver lovingly observes the child's routines and favorite activities, and as time passes, a strong familial bond develops. Eventually, the time comes for them to part ways, but the caregiver promises that the child will always hold a special place in their heart. This story captures themes of love, care, and the bittersweet nature of foster care. This book can also serve as a keepsake, featuring a special section where you can draw or place a picture of your favorite memory together. This is a can't-miss Artwalk at 9 S. Joachim St. Make sure to say hi to Mr. Bingley and browse all the books that haunt you. See you then!
Sunday Sunset Concert Series
Bayfront ParkJoin us for our SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES at Daphne's Bayfront Park! Sunday, May 18, 2025 • 6:00 - 7:30 PM"Everybody's Here" Bring your chairs, picnic snacks and your loved ones to soak in the magic of music and community under the setting sun. Don't miss out on this FREE event - see you there!
Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival 2025
Mardi Gras ParkThe Caribbean Culture on the Gulf Coast will be celebrated. With the backing of the backing of Mobile Parks and Recreation, Level Up Entertainment, and the Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival Association, the streets of Downtown Mobile will be the scene of beautiful caribbean costumes, music, and good clean family fun. A parade through downtown will end at Mardi Gras Park, where Mobile County Parks and Recreation Department has approved the FIRST EVER Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival Festival. Its a festival celebrating the culture near and dear to our hearts. So come one come all May 25th, 2025 1pm. There will be vendors, food, music, performances and good family fun!!!
Food Truck Festival @MMofA
Mobile Museum of ArtJoin us for a delicious evening at Mobile Museum of Art’s Food Truck Night! Free EntryEnjoy a variety of local flavors from some of the best food trucks in the area, all set against the backdrop of art and community. Bring your appetite and come hang out with us for a night of great food and good vibes!