Flowers and trees are blooming across the Gulf Coast thanks to our spring showers. Don't let a little occasional rain shower keep you from enjoying all the events happening every weekend this month. Speaking of plants, two of our six-weekend happenings have to do with plants. Give your flower beds a refresh after a visit to the Baldwin County Master Gardeners plant sale or Cooper Farm's Spring Fling event. The other top weekend happenings to make the list this weekend include Ladies' Night Out in Bay Minette, a vintage military vehicle show, shopping over 100 vendors at Baldwin County Coliseum and kite flying over Mobile.
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Baldwin County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
- What: The Baldwin County Master Gardeners (BCMG) invite you to the Annual Spring Plant Sale. The event will have over 3,000 plants available for purchase ranging from annuals to perennials, herbs to shrubs and everything in between. Don't miss the free gardening workshop each day of the sale at 10:30 a.m. The workshop will focus on providing practical tips and tricks to create a stunning low-maintenance garden. Bring your own garden cart if possible. For more information, visit www.baldwinmastergardeners.com.
- When: Thursday, April 13, through Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Highway 98, ½ mile West of Fish River Bridge, across from Weeks Bay Reserve
- Price: Free to attend, plant prices vary
Ladies' Night Out – Bay Minette
- What: Enjoy an evening of shopping with your friends at the Ladies' Night Out event. A variety of vendors and retailers will all converge under one roof. All proceeds from the $5 admission fee will benefit projects within the city of Bay Minette. The first 150 guests will receive a swag bag filled with items donated by area businesses and individuals.
- When: Friday, April 14, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Where: John F. Rhodes Civic Center, 301 D'Olive St., Bay Minette
- Price: Admission is $5
Dixie Division Military Vehicle Show
- What: Do you love vintage military vehicles or just old cars in general? The Dixie Division Military Vehicle Show will take over a section of the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Come out and see vintage military jeeps, trucks, bikes and more. If you are looking for parts for your old vehicle, check out the swap meet.
- When: Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15, from noon to 3 p.m.
- Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile
- Price: Parking fee of $5
Spring Fling 2023
- What: Over 100 vendors from across the south will participate in the 2023 Spring Fling at the Baldwin County Coliseum. Shop around and enjoy some food from a variety of food trucks. Entrance fee donations will benefit a local nonprofit in Baldwin County.
- When: Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale
- Price: The entry fee is a $2 donation
Cooper Farm Spring Fling
- What: Cooper Farm is hosting a fundraiser you won't want to miss. The day promises raffles for amazing prizes such as a $500 Cooper Farm gift card, bounce house, crafts, food and everything in the nursery is 10% off. The fundraiser will help Cooper Farm expand the nursery and its class offerings to the community. Visit Cooper Farm's Facebook page for more information.
- When: Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Cooper Farm, 17223 Betts Lane, Foley
- Price: $10 children wristband for nonstop bounce house and crafting fun, lunch plates $10, $1 raffle tickets
Kites over Mobile 2023
- What: Pack a picnic, chairs and kites and spend the day at Brookley by the Bay. The third-annual Kites Over Mobile will feature professional kite flying demonstrations, kite displays, a kite hospital for mishaps, live music and a candy drop. Kites will be for sale on site or you can bring your own. For more information, visit www.mobileparksandrec.org.
- When: Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 16, from noon to 5 p.m.
- Where: Brookley by the Bay, 254 Old Bay Front Drive, Mobile
- Price: Free to attend
