In case you didn’t know, May is one of the most beautiful months to visit Mobile. The weather is perfect, we can officially ditch the jackets for tank tops, and outdoor dining is a must. It doesn’t get more picturesque, warm, and vibrant than this. Find your #SoMobile plans below and on our events calendar. 

 

Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival | Weekly every Thursday-Sunday

Check out the 40+ lanterns and displays that are illuminating the city at Bellingrath Gardens & Home’s Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival. Photos and videos truly don’t do this event justice. Come see for yourself!

19th Century Cooking Demonstration | Saturday, May 3

Step back in time and dine like you’re in Mobile’s colonial days at Historic Blakeley State Park’s 19th Century Cooking Demo. Learn how residents gathered their meals, prepared ingredients and more. 

 

Gardens & Galleries in Oakleigh Garden District | Saturday, May 3

Kick off National Preservation week at Gardens & Galleries in our beautiful Oakleigh Garden District. Tour private gardens and be mesmerized by art from local creatives.

LoDa Artwalk + Roll Mobile | Friday, May 9

It’s our favorite time of the month! Skate the night away at Bienville Square during Roll Mobile and be prepared for tons of artsy fun at LoDa Artwalk on Dauphin Street. 

 

Festival of Quilts: Simplicity and Elegance | Friday, May 16-Saturday, May 17

Fall in love with the intricate patterns and stitchwork of over 250 quilts at Azalea City Quilters’ Guild’s showcase, the Festival of Quilts at Abba Shrine Center.

 

Cruise to Gaillard Island | Saturday, May 17

View various flocks of migrant birds and learn about bits of Gulf Coast culture during a cruise to Gaillard Island with the Historic Blakeley State Park team. 

 

MS Band of Choctaw Indians Festival at MMOA | Saturday, May 17

Come to the Mobile Museum of Art for a day of celebrating Native American heritage at the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' Cultural Festival. This free event will focus on the history, influence and traditions of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

Underground Railroad Bike Tour | Saturday, May 17

Ride through various landmarks relevant to Black history and culture in Mobile during the Underground Railroad Bike Tour hosted by the Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail. This event will begin at Mardi Gras Park. 

 

100 Alabama Miles Local Kickoff | Saturday, May 24

Spring is the best time to get (re)acquiainted with Mobile’s beautiful outdoors. Join Historic Blakeley State Park in the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge by joining a 2 mile hike along a portion of our incredibly-preserved Civil War battlefield guided by park staff. 

 

Food Truck Festival at MMOA | Saturday, May 29 

It’s no secret that Mobile is for foodies! Explore our diverse culinary scene at the Mobile Museum of Art’s Food Truck Festival.