Happy Fete de la Musique, also known as Make Music Day.
Did you know, that June 21 is the day that making music is celebrated around the globe? Head to Gulf Shores and celebrate at one of their three events spread out over the day. The fun wraps up at Meyer Park. That is just one of the many fun events happening around Baldwin County this weekend.
This weekend's list of events runs the gamut but has something for everyone and many are free events. Who doesn't love a free event to entertain the family or out-of-town guests? Kick off the weekend on Thursday with a free movie at the Fairhoper's Community Park. If you are looking to add monarch butterflies to your garden, sign up for the workshop being put on at the Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center in Fairhope. Food lovers will devour the free weekend of entertainment at the Tacos & Tequila Festival in Robertsdale. Pet lovers might enjoy visiting some exotic pets at the Exotic Pet Expo in Foley.
If our list missed the mark for you, visit our event calendar at www.GulfCoastMedia.com for more events happening this weekend or beyond. Search for events by distance from your home city or vacation spot.
Glow in the Park Summer Movie
- What: Pack up the family, lawn chairs and bug spray and head to the Fairhoper's Community Park for a free movie. The annual Glow in the Park, presented by the city of Fairhope and the Downtown Fairhope Business Association presents "Moana." Arrive early for an opportunity to meet Moana in person. Enjoy free popcorn and glow-in-the-dark items.
- When: Thursday, June 20, pre-movie fun begins at 6:30 p.m., movie at 8 p.m.
- Where: Fairhoper's Community Park, 63 S. Church Street, Fairhope
- Price: Free to attend
Monarch Butterfly Workshop
- What: Have you ever wanted to raise monarch butterflies? Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for a workshop that will teach you how to raise Monarch Butterfly properly and parasite prevention. To learn more or to register (required), visit www.aces.edu.
- When: Friday, June 21, at 10 a.m. - noon or 5 – 7 p.m.
- Where: Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center, 8300 Hwy. 104, Fairhope
- Price: $10
Make Music Day Celebration
- What: The city of Gulf Shores has a full day of fun planned for Fete de la Musique (Make Music Day), a music celebration that takes place around the globe annually. The fun kicks off at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center with a jam session featuring Lynn Coffman and Lisa Christian at 10 a.m. Take the children to the library for Make Music with the Librarians at 10:30. Finally, wrap up the day of music at Meyer Park.
- When: Friday, June 21, times vary
- Where: various locations
- Price: Free to attend
Summer 1980s Movie – "Back to the Future"
- What: Enjoy the 1980s classic films on the big screen at OWA Theatre this June. This week's film is the 1985 classic "Back to the Future" starring Michael J. Fox. To purchase tickets, visit www.visitowa.com.
- When: Friday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: OWA Theatre, 205 N. OWA Blvd., Foley
- Price: $10
Tacos & Tequila Festival
- What: Beach Life Events has a new festival in its lineup in a new location. The Tacos & Tequila Festival promises to be a weekend of family-friendly fun with live music, food, drinks and more. Admission and parking are free. To learn more, visit www.beachlifeevents.com.
- When: Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Where: Baldwin County Fairground, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale
- Price: Free to attend
South Alabama Sand Boa Exotic Pet Expo
- What: If you have been considering adding an exotic pet to your family, stop into the Gulf Coast Music Hall for the SASB Exotic Pet Expo. See pets for sale, learn about the animals, purchase pet accessories and food and more.
- When: Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: Alabama Gulf Coast Music Hall, 12615 – A Foley Beach Express, Foley
- Price: Adult admission is $10 and children $5
