Easter may be a week away, but this weekend is packed with Easter activities. Don't worry, there are also fun events that have nothing to do with the Easter Bunny.
Gulf Coast Media has put together an extensive list of the top events happening this weekend across Baldwin County. Start your weekend early with the Orange Beach Invasion Car Show at The Wharf Friday. Saturday brings the Mudbugs & Margaritas Festival in Foley, Rubber Duck Regatta at OWA Pars & Resort and Organic Gardening 101 at Cooper Farm. Wrap up the weekend at the Makers Market in the Fairhope.
When it comes to Easter fun this weekend there are many opportunities to eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny and egg hunts. For a full day of fun for a great cause, head to Shorty's Safe Haven for its Spring Festival with egg hunts, pony rides and more.
If our list missed the mark for you, visit our event calendar at GulfCoastMedia.com for more events happening this weekend or beyond. Search for events by distance from your home city or vacation spot.
Orange Beach Invasion Car Show
- What: Hotrods, motorcycles, cars and trucks will invade Orange Beach from across the country for the Orange Beach Invasion Car Show. The three-day car show will line the streets at The Wharf with cars and vendors.
- When: Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach
- Price: Free to attend
Rubber Duck Regatta
- What: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile's annual Rubber Duck Regatta has a new location this year. Visit rubberduckregatta.com to adopt a duck or 10 and come out to Downtown OWA to cheer on your duck. The entire day is packed with fun for the whole family.
- When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: Downtown OWA,
- Price: Free to attend, ducks start at $5
Gulf Coast Organic Gardening 101 Class
- What: Are you struggling to grow an organic vegetable garden? Let the professionals at Cooper Farm teach you everything you need to know to make this growing season the best. This is just one of the many classes offered at Cooper Farm. For more information, to register or to see a full list of classes, visit cooperfarmalabama.com.
- When: Saturday, March 23, 5 p.m.
- Where: Cooper Farm, 14609 State Highway 59, Foley
- Price: $45
Mobile Bay Maker's Market
- What: Take a Sunday stroll by the bay and browse artists, creators, growers and makers from the Gulf Coast.
- When: Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: Fairhope Pier, South Beach Park, 10 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope
Easter Fun Around Baldwin County
Shorty's Safe Haven Spring Festival
- What: Head out to Shorty's Safe Haven for a full day of Easter fun. Visitors will have loads of activities to choose from like bounce houses, pony rides, arts & crafts vendors, egg hunts and photos with the Easter bunny.
- When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Where: Shorty's Safe Haven Equine Rescue & Rehab, 12866 U.S. Hwy 98, Foley
- Price: Free admission
Breakfast with the Bunny
- What: Enjoy a traditional pancake breakfast, meet animal friends from the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny. The first three ducks across the finish line will win big prizes.
- When: Saturday, March 23, 8 a.m.
- Where: Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores
- Price: $5 per person
Daphne Easter Egg Dash
- What: Pull out the Easter baskets and get your sneakers laced up because it is time to dash for Easter eggs. The annual event will separate divisions from ages two and under up to ages eight to 12. In addition to the egg hunt guests will enjoy games, inflatables, music and food vendors.
- When: Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to noon
- Where: Al Trione Sports Complex, 8600 Whispering Pines Road, Daphne
- Price: Free to attend
Breakfast on the Bayou with the Bunny
- What: Reserve your spot to meet the Easter Bunny at Tacky Jacks in Orange Beach. The menu includes breakfast specials, a live DJ for the Bunny Hop Dance Party and arts and crafts. Visit tackyjacks.com to reserve your spot (required).
- When: Saturday, March 23, 8 a.m. - noon
- Where: Tacky Jacks Orange Beach, 27206 Safe Harbor Dr., Orange Beach
- Price: Food prices vary, photos are free
Bunnies & Baskets at OWA
- What: OWA Parks & Resort is celebrating Easter with a weeklong event full of family fun. Take part in a Golden Edd Hunt in Tropic Falls, a bonnet decoration competition, photos with Mr. Bunny and more. The fun kicks off with a movie night on OWA Island. For a list of events and times, visit www.visitowa.com.
- When: March 23 – 30, times vary
- Where: OWA Parks & Resort, 101 S. OWA Blvd., Foley
Community Easter Egg Hunt
- What: Silverhill First Baptist Church invites the community to come out for an egg hunt. Bring your basket and enjoy an egg hunt, games, crafts, snacks and inflatables. The egg hunt is divided into age groups.
- When: Sunday, March 24, 2-4 p.m.
- Where: 15898 Silverhill Ave., Silverhill
- Price: Free admission
