The Gulf Coast is alive with activity this weekend with Arbor Day tree giveaways, Joe Cain Day and Mardi Gras Parades every day. If you are already done with the parades and crowds, there are some off the beaten path events that might be right up your alley. Check out this weekend and enjoy our favorite events.

Foley Geocaching Weekend
What: The city of Foley along with the Foley Public Library will host Foley Geocaching Weekend. The weekend will consist of three separate events across three days. The weekend begins with a Meet and Greet at the Tea Cottage Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. A Poker Run event will take place along the Rose Trail Feb. 26 and the weekend will end with a Cache In Trash Out event Feb. 27. For more information or to register to attend visit geocaching.com codes GC9N1AF, GC9N1AQ and GC9N1B8.
When: Feb. 24-26
Where: Foley

Delta McKenzie ASA Pro/Am Tour
What: The first competition of the Delta McKenzie ASA Pro/Am Tour, the Hoyt/Easton Pro/Am draws thousands of archers from around the world to compete at Graham Creek Nature Preserve. The pro shootdown awards thousands in prize money to the winners at the Foley Event Center the evening of Feb. 26. For more information visit www.asaarchery.com
When: Feb. 24-26
Where: Graham Creek Nature Preserve

The 11th-Annual Port City Corvette Club Open Car Show

What: The Port City Corvette Club will hold its annual Open Car Show at Bass Pro Shop in Spanish Fort. Proceeds from the show will benefit The Wounded Warrior, Alabama. Trophies and plaques will be awarded to the winners. For more information visit Port City Corvette Club's Facebook page.
When: Saturday, Feb. 26 Registration begins at 8 a.m. Judging begins at noon
Where: Bass Pro Shop, 20000 Bass Pro Drive, Spanish Fort

Mardi Gras Parades happening this weekend:

Friday, February 25

Fairhope: Maids of Jubilee, 6:45 p.m.
Mobile: Crewe of Columbus, Krewe de Second line, 6:30 p.m. (Route A)

Saturday, February 26
Foley: Foley Parade, 11 a.m.
Mobile: Floral Parade, Knights of Mobile, Order of Olympia, Mobile Mystical Ladies, Order of Angels, Joy of Life, Noon (Route A)

Bay Minette: Order of the Swamp, 1 p.m.
Mullet Point: Krewe of Mullet Mates, 2 p.m.
Orange Beach: Mystics of Pleasure, 6 p.m.
Daphne: The Shadow Barons, 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, February 27

Fort Morgan: Fort Morgan Parading Society, 1 p.m.
Mobile: King Elexis I Motorcade, 2 p.m. (Route E)
Daphne: Loyal Order of the Fire Truck, 2:29 p.m.
Mobile: Joe Cain Procession, 2:30 p.m. (Route A)
Mobile: Le Krewe de Bienville, 5 p.m. (Route A)
Foley: Krewe du Cirque, 6 p.m. OWA