***Parade canceled due to wx ****FRIENDLY SONS OF ST PATRICK PARADE- Fri 11am, Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile
***Parade canceled due to wx**** You'll see a lot of men in green this Friday in downtown Mobile! It's St Patrick's Day and the Friendly Sons of St Patrick will hold their annual parade following Mass at the Cathedral. CLICK HERE
ST PATRICK’S DAY STREET PARTY AT CALLAGHAN’S IRISH SOCIAL CLUB- Friday and Saturday, starting at 11am, Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, 916 Charleston St., Mobile
Callaghan’s is 77 years strong in hosting the BEST St. Patrick's Day Street Party in the South! Shenanigans begin at 11 AM: traditional Irish music, local bands, food, drinks, and lots of green! For these two days out of the year we are ALL Irish! CLICK HERE
“GO IRISH ON THE ISLAND” ST PADDY’S DAY PUB CRAWL- Fri 9am-5:30pm, Pensacola Beach
The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce invites one and all to “Go Irish on the Island” for the St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl. The annual pub crawl along Pensacola Beach features 12 participating beach bars, restaurants and hotels serving up Irish drink specials, music, mayhem and mischief. CLICK HERE
FAIRHOPE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL- Fri 10am-1pm (Abbreviated hours due to wx; Sat/Sun 10am-5pm, downtown Fairhope
Recently named one of the TOP 15 art shows in the nation, and featured by Southern Living, this prestigious festival will showcase more than 200 artists from across the country. Enjoy live entertainment, a children’s art tent, and a food court, along with exploring local shops and restaurants.
Daily shuttle services will be available from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The cost is $5 round trip. Parking for the shuttle is located in both the Piggly Wiggly and Big Lots parking lots (Fairhope Avenue and Hwy 98). CLICK HERE
EASTERN SHORE ART CENTER OUTDOOR ART SHOW- Fri/Sat/Sun 10am-5pm, Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope
The festival takes place in front of the Eastern Shore Art Center along Oak Street and Section Street up to Magnolia Avenue with over 100 artist booths, live demos, music and more! FREE admission for visitors! CLICK HERE
SPRING FEVER CHASE 10K & 2 MILE FUN RUN - Sat 8am, Fairhope, near Fairhope Pier
The 10K starts at 8 a.m. and the 2-mile fun run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit PE programs in Baldwin County schools. CLICK HERE
10th Annual JMH LET’S GET IT 5K- Sat 10am, The Paint Store, Airport Blvd, Mobile
5k in memory of Justin Hasty benefitting The Wounded Warrior Project and America's Fund. CLICK HERE
MOBILE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL- Sat 10am-3pm, The Grounds, West Mobile
The Mobile Chocolate Festival is the largest annual fundraiser for Penelope House, which provides safety, protection and support to victims of Domestic Violence and their children. Enjoy vendors with chocolate samples and products, a children’s area, the Chocolate Challenge, Project Yum Way with chocolate-inspired fashions, a Cupcake Booth, Chocolate Martini tasting, the new "Cake-Pop Drop" and more! CLICK HERE
THE WHARF BOAT & YACHT SHOW- Fri/Sat/Sun 10am-6pm, The Wharf Marina, Orange Beach
Take in a display of 80 wet slip boats and yachts, more than 300 sport + console boats on land, live music, kid’s art classes and much more. There’s something for everyone — from an entry-level boater to a seasoned veteran. The best part? This three-day blockbuster event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST MUSTANG & MEGA CAR SHOW- Sat, Downtown OWA, Orange Beach
It’s time for the 43rd annual Gulf Coast Regional Mustang & Mega Car Show, presented by the Gulf Coast Regional Mustang Club. Join us for a day-long adventure as we journey through different types of vehicles — from classic mustangs to (you guessed it!) MEGA cars. CLICK HERE
GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA- Fri 5pm-9pm, downtown Pensacola
This month’s theme for Gallery Night is "Celebrate the Written Word" with over 60 artist vendors, featured artist Jamey Jones, poetry & literature readings, music from local singer songwriters, food trucks and more! CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA OPERA presents CAROUSEL- Fri 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel changed the face of American musical theatre when it premiered on Broadway in 1945. Carousel barker Billy Bigelow falls for mill worker Julie Jordan—but when the unthinkable happens, Billy must answer for his actions and try to make things right. Closing our 40th Anniversary Season, this musical of operatic proportions comes to Pensacola in a visually stunning production. CLICK HERE
DAPHNE’S SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERT SERIES- Sun 5:30 - 7:00PM, Lott Park, Olde Towne Daphne
This spring's series will take place at W.O. Lott Park, so grab your chairs, blankets and friends and join us for City Rhythm Big Band. CLICK HERE
MOVIES IN THE PARK: LUCA - Thurs 6pm, Heroes Park (7161 Old Military Road), Mobile
Join us for Free Movies in the Park this spring! #DiscoverYourParks, hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us! **Thursday Nights
8 Different Movies in 8 Different Parks! All Events will start at 6PM. The movie will begin at sunset. CLICK HERE
KITES ON THE COAST- Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-4pm, Casino Beach,
Pensacola
The community is invited to celebrate this classic pastime with kite flying, activities, local vendors, food trucks, and showstopping demonstrations from Chicago Kite and SkyFX. Proceeds from event donations and sponsors support the seniors and programs served by Council on Aging. CLICK HERE
BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Mobile
The story of Brighton Beach Memoirs follows almost 15-year-old Eugene Jerome as he grows up in 1937 Brooklyn. Eugene learns about girls, family, relationships, and the impending war. CLICK HERE
THE ADDAMS FAMILY- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Pensacola Little Theatre
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. CLICK HERE
INTO THE WOODS - Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, PACT Theatre Company, 5025 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile
The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. Into The Woods is rated PG-13. CLICK HERE
TOYTOPIA- Open Tuesday through Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Feb 3-May 20, Exploreum Science Center, downtown Mobile
Play all day and rekindle the wonder and delight of your favorite childhood moments in a world of big toys. Filling the entire traveling exhibit gallery at the Exploreum, Toytopia will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. CLICK HERE
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