There are a ton of great things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in April! Concerts, festivals, the Blue Angels, and so much more!
Things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in April
There are so many great events and things to do in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores in April! The weather is amazing, and it is the perfect time to be out and enjoy it.
April Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
April is filled with great concerts, tours, and so many fun events.
2024 Waterway Village Concert Series
The City of Gulf Shores announced the Waterway Village Series, a FREE six-concert series taking place this spring at East 24th Avenue.
Residents and guests are invited to come out and enjoy live music every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. through April 11.
Guided Tours of Graham Creek Nature Preserve
Date - Friday, April 5th, 8 - 9 am
Location - Graham Creek Nature Preserve
This tour is limited to 8 people who can enjoy a golf cart tour of Graham Creek Nature Preserve. Call to reserve your spot.
Historic Downtown Foley Walking Tour
Date - Saturday, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 10 - 11 am
Location - Foley Welcome Center
Enjoy a free guided tour of downtown Foley every Saturday in April. This one hour tour will highlight Foley's historic buildings.
The tour covers approximately 8 blocks of Foley, Alabama.
Ballyhoo Festival
Dates - April 6 -7
Location - Gulf State Park, Lake Shelby Picnic Area
Check out this epic art festival, food trucks, live music, and so much more. Enjoy performances by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Banjo and Fiddle competition, art demonstrations, and kids art activities.
Mudbugs & Margaritas Festival
Date - Saturday, April 6
Location - Foley Heritage Park
Enjoy tasty crawfish dishes along with great margaritas. There will also be craft beer from Fairhope Brewing Company. Live music all day, Arts & crafts, a petting zoo, bounce house, and so much more.
You can even participate in a donut hole eating contest, catch the mudbugs contest, and a beer stein holding contest.
Spring Break Duckman Jam
Date - April 12 & 13th
Location - Flora-Bama
Riley Green is bringing the Duckman Jam to the Flora-Bama! This event is a two-day beach concert with country music stars including Tracy Lawrence, Drake White, Ella Langley, Jake Worthington, and more!
Make sure to purchase tickets in advance for the event! The show is 18+ only. A valid government ID is required along with tickets for entrance.
Foley Music and a Movie
Dates - Friday, April 19 and 26 at 4 pm
Location - Foley Heritage Park
Check out the Heritage Park Marketplace from 4 pm to 7 pm. The marketplace has arts and crafts, plants, produce, and more.
There will be live entertainment starting at 7 pm followed by a movie at dusk.
April 19
Music - Jason Abel Project
Movie - Wonka
April 26
Music - Doc Johnson Band
Movie - The Little Mermaid (2023)
Mullet Man Triathalon
Dates - Saturday, April 20
Location - Flora- Bama
This year is the 26th Annual Mullet Man Triathlon. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
Mullet Swing Golf Classic
Dates - Wednesday, April 24
Location - Peninsula Golf Course (Gulf Shores)
This year is the 26th Annual Mullet Swing Golf Classic. This 4-person scramble has a maximum handicap per player of 30.
A portion of the proceeds go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Interstate Mullet Toss & Beach Party
Dates - April 26 to the 28th
Location - Flora-Bama
Have you heard of the legendary Mullet Toss? When we moved to Gulf Shores everyone asked if we had tossed a Mullet before. I thought they were talking about the local paper.
I was wrong. The Mullet Toss at the Flora-Bama involves throwing a dead Mullet fish across the state line of Florida and Alabama to see who gets it the farthest.
Proceeds from the Mullet Toss go to Local Youth Charities. It costs $20 to toss a mullet and you will receive a t-shirt. For sizes 2x or 3x the cost is $25.
After the event the fish are offered to Alligator Alley or the Gulf Coast Zoo to feed their alligators.
Bama Coast Crusin'
Dates - April 26 & 27
Location - The Wharf
This free event at The Wharf includes vendors and a swap meet, music, a Beach cruise, and so much more.
Billy Currington & Kip Moore Concert
Date - Saturday, April 27th, 7 pm
Location - The Wharf Amphitheater
Additional April Events along the Gulf Coast
Blue Angels Practice
Date - April 2, 3*, 9, 10*, 16, 17*, 23, 24*, 30
Location - Pensacola Naval Air Station
Gates open at 9:30 am
The Blue Angels are scheduled to take off at 10:30 am
The dates with a * includes an autograph day in the museum following the Blue Angels Practice.
Practices last approximately 55 minutes. There are open bleacher seats for 500 people. You can also rent a chair for $6 (there are limited quantities of chairs).
Please note that backpacks, daypacks, luggage, or similar items are NOT allowed on the flight line during Blue Angel practice air shows.
You will need to have your ID to enter onto the Naval Air Station. Public access to NAS Pensacola is available only from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through the West Gate on Blue Angel Parkway.
Make sure to plan time to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum after practice.
Dauphin Island Aquarium Discovery Day
Date - April 6, 10 am to 2 pm
Location - Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Learn more about the current research and work being done at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Check out hands-on science lessons, scientific laboratories, and free kid's admission to the Alabama Aquarium.
Don't miss all of the fun things to do on Dauphin Island.
April Things to Do
April is a fantastic month to explore the Gulf Coast! The weather is lovely, attractions are open and ready for visitors, and there are so many great tours to enjoy.
Dolphin Cruises
Head out on the water and check out the local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins that play in the back bays and Gulf.
Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Bushwacker Restaurant Tour
This tour is unique to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and offers you the opportunity to learn more about the World Famous Bushwacker cocktail and of course try them.
A tour guide will take you to multiple locations to try this signature drink and local food specials.
Book your Bushwacker Tour HERE
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Weather in April
The weather in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach continues to warm up in April.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach enjoy amazing Spring weather in April with temperatures ranging from 62 degrees to 83 degrees.
Daylight hours increase in April with the shortest day of the month on April 1, with 12 hours, 31 minutes of daylight and the longest day is April 30, with 13 hours, 20 minutes of daylight.
The latest sunrise of the month in Gulf Shores is 6:39 AM on April 1 and the earliest sunrise is 31 minutes earlier at 6:07 AM on April 30
The earliest sunset is 7:10 PM on March 1 and the latest sunset is 18 minutes later at 7:22 PM on March 31.
Water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico continue to rise by 6 degrees. Going from 67°F to 73°F, over the course of the month.
Visiting Gulf Shores and Orange beach for an Event?
If you are visiting from out of town and need to book accommodations here are our recommendations based on staying at these locations.
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - This resort offers beachfront condos, tons of amazing amenities, and a great spa.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach) - This is our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and the condos are unbelievable.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf it is a great location off of the beach. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Located on the beach in Gulf State Park this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
This map will show you the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area.
Additional Gulf Coast Travel Guides
Things to do in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach when it Rains - Don't let a little rain ruin your trip to the Gulf Coast! These activities are perfect for rainy days.
Things to do in Foley, AL - Don't miss all of the fun to be had in nearby Foley including the amazing Homes Medical Museum and the Railroad Museum.
Things to do in Fairhope, AL - The top things to do in Fairhope, Alabama, include attractions, dining, sunset, wildlife, nature preserves, and so much more!
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - They offer amazing animal encounters (Lemurs, Kangaroos, Giraffe Feeding, and Sloths)! This little zoo is packed with fun. They have a great petting zoo area with goats, donkeys, and more.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach restaurants with a view - Check out all of the great restaurants that have epic water views.
Looking ahead make sure to check out our January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Guides to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!
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