April 3: Shuck Cancer
Oak Hollow Farm • 14210 S Greeno Rd, Fairhope.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Every pour and every oyster makes a difference! Enjoy live music, bourbon and Gulf Coast flavors to support cancer patients and their families. Tickets: $75.
April 5: Hop on the Hill
The Village of Spring Hill
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stroll through the Village of Spring Hill for special Easter-themed activities, sales and treats available at local businesses.
April 7: Lafayette in Mobile
Colonial Fort Conde • 150 S Royal St.
12 p.m. Experience Marquis de Lafayette’s grand return to Mobile with a reenactment honoring his tour of America. Admission is free.
April 9: Tablescapes: The Art of Presentation
Eastern Shore Art Center • 401 Oak Avenue, Fairhope
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dining meets design at this stunning collection of artistic tablescapes that inspire, enchant and elevate the everyday. Tickets: $20.
April 12: Fairhope Spring Homes Tour
Fruit and Nut District • Fairhope
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Explore six stunning homes in Fairhope’s Fruit and Nut District at this inaugural event hosted by the Eastern Shore Art Center. Tickets are $50.
April 12: Mobile Chocolate Festival
The Grounds • 1035 Cody Road N
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sample all the chocolate you could want, and do it for a good cause. Enjoy sweet treats from local vendors, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, a chocolate martini tasting, car show and more. Admission ranges from $5 – $10, and proceeds benefit Penelope House.
April 12 – 13: Baldwin County Strawberry Festival
Loxley Municipal Park
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Have a berry good time at this sweet festival with fun, entertainment and all the strawberry shortcake you can eat. Admission is free.
April 17 – June 15: Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival
Bellingrath Gardens & Home • 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore
5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Thur – Sun. Wander through a luminous dreamscape with glowing animals, plants and mythical creatures at this breathtaking display of color and light. Tickets start at $28.
April 19 – 20: Kites Over Mobile
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park • 2703 Battleship Pkwy
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat., Noon – 5 p.m. Sun. Enjoy professional kite demos, live music, face painting, food trucks, Easter egg hunts and more at this family-friendly event. Parking: $5 per car.
April 25 – 27: Interstate Mullet Toss & Greatest Beach Party
Flora-Bama Lounge & Package • 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola.
A little friendly competition, a lot of flying fish and nonstop beachside fun — don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Gulf Coast tradition! Cost is $20 to toss a mullet.
