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!

 

A Day in Africatown | May 2

Explore the legacy of the Africatown neighborhood and see the landmarks that grace the area on a bus tour guided by Africatown Freedom Tours during A Day in Africatown. After, join the Historic Blakeley State Park and All Things Africatown teams for a cruise to the site of the Clotilda. Please book your spot by April 25.

 

77th Annual Blessing of the Fleet | May 2-3

Join the St. Margaret Parish for the 77th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, a community celebration and traditional ceremony dedicated to praying for protection, safe journeys and a prosperous season for the shrimp boats and fishing vessels that work along the Gulf.

Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents The Planets | May 2-3

MSO loves movie scores! Listen to this accomplished and phenomenal group of gifted musicians perform Gustav Holst’s The Planets and from songs from Dune, Top Gun: Maverick and other movies. 

 

Market in the Park | Every Saturday Morning in May

To put it simply: We love Market in the Park! Shop produce, handcrafted soaps, baked goods and more every Saturday morning in May.

 

Blues Traveler | May 7

Press rewind and go back to the ‘90s for a night. Blues Traveler is on the way to the Saenger Theater! Purchase your tickets today!

Historic Preservation Month Lectures at Bragg Mitchell Mansion | Various Dates

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month in Mobile! Bragg Mitchell Mansion will be the site of three lectures dedicated to highlighting the architecture and history of the city. Check out our “Exhibits and Lectures” filter on our events calendar for the dates and times.

 

Inaugural Boyington Oak Day and Annual Boyington Oak Festival | May 10 and May 16

Local lore lives on in Mobile. Celebrate the legacy and folklore behind the infamous Boyington Oak during its inaugural celebration. Enjoy performances, warm welcomes from Azalea Trail Maids and Mobile Bells and guided experiences with Secret History Tours. Keep the celebration going at the 7th Annual Boyington Oak Festival on Saturday, May 16. 

 

Mother’s Day Experiences | Various Dates

Mobile is for the moms, grandmothers, aunts and other leading ladies in your life. Find the full list of Mother’s Day events and experiences here.

Mobile County Master Gardeners Tour of Gardens | May 15-17

Explore eight stunning gardens throughout Mobile County during the 2026 Tour of Gardens. Learn various DIY tips from pro gardeners and greenery enthusiasts. 

 

Armed Forces Day | May 16

Honor those who currently serve and have served or fallen at the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park’s Annual Armed Forces Day ceremony. 

 

2026 Greater Gulf Coast Caribbean Culture & Arts Fest | May 22-24

Celebrate all things Caribbean at the 2026 Greater Gulf Coast Caribbean Culture & Arts Fest. 

 

Steel Across America Commemoration 25th Anniversary of 9/11 | May 25

The USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is one of more than 35 stops on a nationwide tour honoring the heroes of September 11, 2001. The Steel Across America exhibition will feature a beam from the World Trade Center’s South Tower, offering visitors a powerful opportunity to view this historic artifact up close, hear firsthand stories and engage in meaningful educational experiences.

 

Food Truck Festival at MMOA | May 28 

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