Springtime Events in Mobile, AL

AS THE SPRING SEASON BLOOMS OUR EVENTS CALENDAR BLOSSOMS.

Seize these upcoming opportunities to spend time with your family, plan a date night or just catch up with friends.

Festivals

Every season is festival season in Mobile; however, spring just hits differently.  

Spring Fling Music Fest | April 5
Bring your fans and boots! One of Mobile's most popular music festivals, Spring Fling, is returning to The Grounds. Sir Charles Jones, Big Pokey, King George and other Southern soul crooners will be headlining this event.

Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival | April 17-June 15
41 larger-than-life light installations will be adorning the grounds of Bellingrath Gardens & Home this spring. Wander through the gardens to see various odes to Chinese and Gulf Coast culture.

Mobile Craw Fest | April 26
Make your weekend better by indulging in live music and crawfish by the pound at the Mobile Crawfest at Cedar Street Social.

Food Truck Fest at Mobile Museum of Art | May 29
Your tastebuds are no match for the Mobile Museum of Art's Food Truck Fest! 

Outdoor Events

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of Mobile's bustling outdoors. Spend a day on the Mobile Bay or wander through our pristine gardens. Either way, you'll be pleased.

Delta Discover Tour | March 22
Explore the diversity of the Mobile Bay and the various critters and creatures that call it home. Gators? Pelicans? Mussels? You name it. We have it!

Dauphin Island Bird Banding | April 4-9
Get up close and personal with different breeds of migratory birds that are soaking up the warm weather on the Gulf Coast. 

Nature & Art Camp at Mobile Museum of Art | April 21
Nature and art go hand-in-hand. Draw inspiration from the beauty of Mobile Botanical Gardens and create artwork with staff from the Mobile Museum of Art

Community Events 

Mobile has fun for everyone! Join in the fun with these community events and experiences.

LoDa Artwalk | Second Weekends in Mobile
Second weekends always kick off with LoDa Artwalk in downtown Mobile. Every month boasts a different theme so check out our Second Weekends page for more details! Roll Mobile, a free, family-friendly roller skating rink will be held in Bienville Square during March's and May's Artwalk.

Spring Market in the Park | Every Saturday in April and May
Shop local this spring. At our Spring Market in the Park at Cathedral Square, local vendors will sell fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, art and more!

April Walking Tours | Every Saturday in April
Explore the culture, history and wonders of downtown Mobile with some of the people and organizations that love it most during April Walking Tours. 

Fantastical Forest Family Day | April 26
Explore the intersections of art and nature with the entire family with interactive exhibits and installations on April 26 at the Mobile Museum of Art. 

Cultural Events

Mobile is home to over 70 unique and diverse cultures. Explore the different heritages that make our city shine. 

Dauphin Island Native American Experience | March 22
Native American heritage and culture are an essential part of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy interactive demonstrations, arts and crafts and more with members from various regional tribes.  

Gulf Coast Caribbean Carnival | May 23-25
The vibrant colors and traditions of the Caribbean carnival will be taking over downtown Mobile on May 23-25. Will we see you there?

Live Music & Performances

Our city is bursting at the seams with various events. Don't miss out on these live performances this spring. 

Mobile Ballet's Princess and the Frog | March 29-30
Sit back and enjoy the Mobile Ballet's reimagining of Disney's Princess and the Frog at the Saenger Theater.

Mobile Symphony Orchestra Presents Best of the Best | April 5-6
Have you ever wanted to hear songs from Back to the Future, Jurassic Park and other legendary movies played by a live symphony? If so, you're in luck. Mobile Symphony Orchestra will be playing some of the most iconic and recognizable tunes from various movie scores.

Black Jacket Symphony Presents Jimmy Buffett's “Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes” | May 2
Listen to the Black Jacket Symphony perform Jimmy Buffett's “Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes” album from start to finish in addition to his greatest hits.

Check out the full list of events happening this spring!