Chinese Lantern Festival
Bellingrath Gardens & HomeJoin 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.
Sunday Sunset Concert Series
Bay Front Park (Daphne)Join us for our SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES at Daphne's Bayfront Park! Sunday, April 27, 2025 • 6:00 - 7:30 PM "City Rhythm Big Band" We're thrilled to have Tin-tins Rock & Roll Food Truck on site, so bring your chairs/blankets 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!
Musical Bingo at deMaiz Taco Cantina!
deMaiz- Taco Cantina (Cottage Hill Road)Join us this Tuesday for a fun and unique twist on your usual bingo night! We're bringing the beats to the patio at deMaiz Taco Cantina from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. FREE to play + family-friendly! Bring the kids and let's have some fun! Fun prizes for Bingo winners, and of course, lots of laughs along the way! How it works: Instead of numbers, you'll mark off the songs you hear! Jessie will be your fabulous host, playing all kinds of music – from throwbacks to the latest hits – and your job is to match the tunes on your bingo card. It's all about the rhythm and the good vibes! Enjoy Taco Tuesday, refreshing drinks, and a whole lot of fun. Bring your friends, make it a night out, and let's see who will be the ultimate bingo champion! When: Tuesday, 6-9 PM Where: deMaiz Taco Cantina (Patio) Don't miss out – it's going to be a blast!
Brandon Styles Variety Show
OWA Parks & ResortA 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!
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
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West
West Regional LibraryJoin us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on! Ages 0-5
Listen & Learn Storytime
West Regional LibraryLet’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs! Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity. Join us in the Storytime room at West Regional for fun stories and songs. Ideal for ages 3-5 years. For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org.