Baldwin County Strawberry Festival

Loxley Municipal Park

Fun filled weekend of family fun April 11-12 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Free Admission. Visit www.baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org

Free

Sensory Friendly Film: Harold & the Purple Crayon

Ben May Main Library

Join us for a sensory-friendly film.  Come and enjoy the magical adventure of Harold & the Purple Crayon (2024) PG- 1hr. 30 mins. When Harold is living within the confines of his book, anything he touches with his purple crayon can come to life. Now Harold wants to take it a step further, and draw himself into the physical world. The room will be set up to allow for inclusive participation and attendance. Lights will be turned up, sound will be turned down, captions will be on, and fidgets will be available. No registration is required. All are welcome with an invitation to get up, walk, dance, or shout.  This program is presented in honor of Autism Awareness Month.  For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Saturday Anime Hangout

Semmes Regional Library

Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library! Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome.

Discovery Day at Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

FREE admission for kids this weekend! Discovery Day at Dauphin Island Sea Lab April 11 | 10–2 -Hands-on science lessons -Explore real scientific laboratories -Half-price adults and so much more! Save this for the weekend and share with your friends!

Crepe Myrtle Trail Festival 2026

McNally Park 4380 Park Road, Mobile

The group bike ride with Mobile United will begin at 8:30 AM at McNally Park (4380 Park Road, Mobile, AL 36605). Please register for the ride at our website www.peninsulaofmobile.org/crepe-myrtle-trail-fest. Upon return to McNally Park, the afterparty festival will begin at 10:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM, there will be live music, food trucks, local artists and business owner markets, and fun for the whole family. FREE TO ATTEND!!  The Crepe Myrtle Trail Festival isn’t just a fun day out — it’s a call to imagine and invest in a future where trails, parks, and access to nature are part of everyday life. Our goal is to raise awareness of the Crepe Myrtle Trail’s potential as a major community resource and bring families, neighbors, and visitors together for a celebration of the western shore.

Port City Pirate Festival

Colonial Fort Conde

Raise your flags and set sail for the Port City Pirate Festival at Colonial Fort Condé!   Step into the world of pirates and sailors as you discover what life was really like on the high seas and aboard a pirate ship. Meet legendary pirates—including a notorious buccaneer connected to Mobile’s own history! Enjoy thrilling live sword fighting demonstrations, watch a dramatic reenactment of a pirate trial, and explore interactive activities for all ages.  Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Colonial Fort Condé While you're visiting, be sure to stop by the History Museum of Mobile to explore the Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas exhibit and discover fascinating artifacts and stories from the deep.  This event is included with regular admission. Prices: https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/visit-us/ Arrr you ready to meet the pirate who helped shape the history of Mobile? Come join the adventure!

Second Saturday $5 Make n Take

Coastal Makers Art Studio

Join us each month for a family friendly and affordable fun craft! Each month the project will change and be an exciting crafting adventure. So, mark your calendars to come to 1260 Dauphin the Second Saturday of each month. No reservations necessary, just come and be ready to create! Also happening is our Second Saturday vendors market. Meet and support local artists, jam and honey makers and so much more!

$5

Second Saturday Vendors Market

1260 Dauphin Street Mobile

 Vendors of all types are welcome, it's family friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a great opportunity to connect with the community. A wide variety of vendors such as food, clothing, and art. This is a great way to get to know and support your local small businesses, non-profits and artists.

46th Annual Gulf Coast Mustang and Mega Car Show

Downtown OWA

It’s time for the 46th annual Gulf Coast Regional Mustang & Mega Car Show presented by the Gulf Coast Regional Mustang Club! This dazzling car show will be held in Downtown OWA on Saturday, April 11th. Free for anyone to attend. Do you want to participate? Pre-register your hot rod today for only $35 or come the day of the show and register for $40. All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Register below! Join us for a day-long adventure as we journey through different types of vehicles — from mustangs, trucks, motorcycles, to (you guessed it!) MEGA cars.

Saturday Crafternoon (Paper Plate Flower Wreath)

Mobile Public Library- Theodore Oaks Branch

Let’s enjoy making crafts together! Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft. This Saturday, we will enjoy crafting a paper plate flower wreath. This activity is limited to 12 participants.  This program is ideal for children ages 6 – 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please email theocir@mplonline.org or call (251) 662-7674. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Disney Karaoke Prize Night at deMaiz Taco Cantina

deMaiz- Taco Cantina (Cottage Hill Road)

Disney Karaoke Prize Night at deMaiz! Sing it. Wear it. Win it. Grab your Mickey ears, princess gowns, pirate boots, and villain energy. We’re turning deMaiz into a full-on Disney karaoke showdown for kids and adults.  DISNEY KARAOKE ALL NIGHT From Let It Go to Hakuna Matata, this is your moment. Belt it out. Whisper it. Dramatically overact it. We support all artistic interpretations.  PRIZES YOU ACTUALLY WANT   Best Karaoke Performances• $100 Gift Card: Best Adult Performance• $100 Gift Card: Best Kid Performance  Best Disney Costumes• $50 CASH: Best Adult Costume• $50 CASH: Best Kid Costume Yes, kids and adults both get their own categories because competition should be fair and fun.  Food, Drinks & Family-Friendly Fun Bring the whole crew, grab some tacos, sip a marg, and cheer on your favorite Disney stars-in-the-making. No cover. Just vibes, vocals, and a whole lot of Disney magic. Costumes encouraged. Confidence required. Singing ability optional.

Brandon Styles Variety Show

OWA Parks & Resort

A family-friendly, impression, comedy and magic show! Discover the many faces of Brandon Styles in this year-round Variety Show. Impressions from Frank Sinatra to Justin Bieber, with 60 additional impressions in between! Sprinkled with just the right amount of comedy and magic to make this a great entertainment hour for all ages. Brandon Styles LIVE at OWA is a classy show that has something for the whole family! Brandon will awe you during his live performance of nearly 60 different celebrity singing & speaking impressions. To make this show unlike any other in the world, he has incorporated the perfect amount of comedy, magic, dancing, ventriloquism and audience participation in this fast-paced 60 minute show!

Free First Sunday

Colonial Fort Conde

RESCHEDULED DUE TO EASTER! On Sunday, April 12th, visit any time from 1:00 pm - 5:00pm and enjoy free admission into the History Museum of Mobile, Colonial Fort Conde, and the Phoenix Fire Museum! We will also be offering architectural tours of the Phoenix Fire Museum during this time. Visit the Oakleigh Belles at the History Museum! On view: Mobile in Mourning: Death Practices in the Victorian Era and Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas: Artifacts from the Deep

Free

Spanish Fort Spring Concert 2026

Spanish Fort Community Center

Join us for our always free concert. This spring we will be performing music from our great Broadway musicals. From Fiddler on the Roof to My Fair Lady. Make sure you bring a chair or blanket.

Spring Break Bash!

Eastern Shore Lanes

 Spring Break Bash is HERE!   April 13th – April 17th 9AM – 3PM Daily Looking for the ultimate Spring Break plan? We’ve got you covered!  ONLY $22 Per Person includes: Unlimited Rotational Bowling 2 Admissions to Laser Tag $10 Bonus Arcade Card Each Day - Be one of the first 20 through the door to purchase the wristband special and get mini-golf or go-karts half off! That’s hours of nonstop fun — all for one unbeatable price!  Bring the kids, invite their friends, and make Spring Break easy, affordable, and packed with excitement.  Join us April 13–17 and let’s make it a break to remember

Daphne Public Library’s Spring Break Book Bash

Daphne Civic Center

Come one, come all to the Daphne Public Library's annual Spring Break Book Bash! April 14th, from 2-4 pm at the Daphne Civic Center Play games, win prizes, make crafts, have your face painted, enjoy hotdogs made fresh by the Daphne Utilities hotdog wagon, and more! And the best part? It's all FREE FUN for the whole family!

Free

Shrek the Musical

5860 College Parkway

We’re turning the stage into a swamp.  Join the Alabama School of the Arts for Shrek the Musical, a high-energy, laugh-out-loud production filled with heart, humor, and your favorite fairytale characters with a few unexpected twists. Bring the whole family and experience the magic, talent, and storytelling of our ASOTA students live on stage.  Performance Dates:• April 16 at 7:00 PM• April 17 at 7:00 PM• April 18 at 7:00 PM• April 19 at 3:00 PM  Tickets available now at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/umobile/6745 Don’t miss this ogre-the-top adventure. 

2026 Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival – Presented by Oyster City Mobile

Mobile Carnival Museum

Oyster City Mobile presents the 2026 Mobile Improv Comedy Carnival, the first and only improv-only comedy festival to occur ever in the state of Alabama! The 2026 MICC will feature 17 performances over two nights on one stage in the Mobile Carnival Museum, including our headlining act: HERE the Improvised Musical, from Columbus, Ohio! Come see hilarious, unscripted comedy from improv troupes from Mobile, Birmingham, Boston, Florida, Minnesota, Seattle, and more! Performances are Friday and Saturday night, with improv workshops during the day on Saturday, including free intro-to-improv workshops for the community! Weekend passes are available for purchase now! See the lineup, get tickets, and sign up for workshops on our website: improvcarnival.org

Guys and Dolls at Joe Jefferson Playhouse

Joe Jefferson Playhouse 11 S Carlen, Mobile, Alabama

JJP is proud to present Guys and Dolls! Running April 3rd through the 19th! Come roll the dice with us all month long! Try your luck with the return of our raffle basket as well as some other fun surprises up our sleeves! Tickets available at:www.joejeffersonplayers.com Performances Friday/Saturday @ 7:30p, Sunday @ 2:00p Group rates available for parties of 10 or more!!! About the Show :“Bustling with charm, wit, and toe-tapping tunes, GUYS AND DOLLS is the golden-age Broadway musical that never goes out of style! Set in the glittering world of 1950s New York City, this classic romantic comedy follows gambler Nathan Detroit, high-roller Sky Masterson, and the women who steal their hearts in a hilarious game of love and luck. Featuring Frank Loesser’s unforgettable score including “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat," this Tony Award-winning favorite is a high-stakes delight for audiences of all ages. A sure bet for the whole family!”

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.