June 1 – June 21: Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival
Bellingrath Gardens • 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore.
5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Thurs. – Sun. Wander through a luminous dreamscape with glowing animals, plants and mythical creatures at this breathtaking display of color and light. Tickets: $26 for adults, $22 for kids and $2 for children 4 and under.
June 4: John Crist
Saenger Theatre • 6 S Joachim St.
6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show. One of the fastest-rising stand-up comedians in the country will perform in the Port City for one night only. Tickets start at $37.
June 5 – 7: Flora–Bama Fishing Rodeo
Flora-Bama • 17401 Perdido Key Dr.
The “every man’s fishing rodeo” is a three-day Captain’s choice tournament with anglers competing for first, second and third place in 30 categories.
June 6: Children’s Cup Regatta
Fairhope Yacht Club • 101 Volanta Ave., Fairhope
Enjoy family-friendly sailboat racing, a silent auction, dinner and kids activities at this annual event supporting Children’s of Alabama.
June 6: MMoA Makers Market & Open House
Mobile Museum of Art • 4850 Museum Dr.
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Head to the Mobile Museum of Art for an afternoon of local shopping, live music, food trucks, art activities and free admission to the museum.
June 6, 13, 20, 27: Market in the Park
Cathedral Square • Downtown Mobile
7:30 a.m. – Noon. Shop fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, art and more from local vendors each Saturday in June.
June 12: Summer Movie in the Park
Fairhoper’s Community Park • 105 S Church St., Fairhope
8 p.m. Grab some lawn chairs and enjoy an evening under the stars with an outdoor screening of the summer classic, The Sandlot. Popcorn will be provided, and there will be a fun giveaway for the kids.
June 13: Lemon Drop Festival
Mardi Gras Park • Downtown Mobile
2 p.m. – 8 p.m. This 21+ event features more than 20 lemon drop martini flavors, music, food trucks, a vendor market and fun. General admission tickets: $45
June 20: GrandMan: Return of the Grand
Fairhope Municipal Pier
7 a.m. After a three-year hiatus, the Grandman returns to Fairhope as an Aquathlon (600-yard swim + four-mile run) that supports Mobile Baykeeper.
June 30: The Princess Concert
Saenger Theatre • 6 S Joachim St.
3:30 p.m. Little ones can sing along to all their favorite songs from Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana and more. Tickets start at $51.
