The best things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in February including Mardi Gras, Local events and fun, and so much more!
Things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in February
February is the perfect time to visit the Alabama Gulf Coast! Locals and Visitors can enjoy tons of great classes, events, and Mardi Gras fun!
As I was putting together this list of fun things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in February I realized our calendar is packed.
February is filled with so many fun opportunities to get out in town and enjoy "winter" weather at the beach.
This monthly update is hand crafted by Gulf Shore locals! These are our favorite fun things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach this month.
We try to include festivals, concerts, activities for both kids and adults, sports, seasonal and holiday events, and so much more!
Don’t forget to use the search bar on this site to find LOTS of ideas from things to do, and places to eat and drink, and top attractions.
February is a great time of year to enjoy outdoor fun including bike rides in Gulf State Park, Segway tours, Gulf State Park Pier, kayak adventures, the white sand beaches, and more.
We do our best to check information for each event is current. But please do your due diligence before visiting each event to check it’s not sold out, been cancelled, details changed, and of course, always check current prices!
February Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Mardi Gras
Carnival Season is here and so much fun! Get ready to celebrate along the Gulf Coast of Alabama!
There are parades held in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, Dauphin Island, and, of course, Mobile, where Mardi Gras started.
Make sure to swing by Gulf State Park and see the Mardi Gras decorations near Lake Shelby
Check out our Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Mardi Gras article for all of the carnival fun happening in the area.
Saturday, February 3 (Senior Bowl)
- 6:30 p.m. - Knights of Ecor Rouge (Fairhope)
Friday, February 9
- 6:45 p.m. - Maids of Jubilee (Fairhope)
Saturday, February 10
- 11 am - Foley Parade (Foley)
- 5:30 pm - The Marshals Mardi Gras Parade (Orange Beach)
- 6 p.m. - Mystics of Pleasure (Orange Beach)
Sunday, February 11 (Joe Cain Day, Super Bowl)
- 1 pm - Fort Morgan Parading Society (Fort Morgan)
Monday, February 12 (Lundi Gras)
- 4 pm - Moon Pies on Main at the Wharf pet and kid parade (Orange Beach)
- 6 pm - Moon Pies on the Main at the Wharf Float Parade (Orange Beach)
- 6:45 pm - Order of Mystic Magnolias (Fairhope)
Tuesday, February 13 (Fat Tuesday)
- 10 am - Gulf Shores Parade (Gulf Shores)
- 2 pm - Orange Beach Parade (Orange Beach)
- 8 am - 10 pm - The Hangout Mardi Gras Party
Bon Secour Winter Walks and Talks
- Friday, Feb. 2nd – 8:30 am- Bird Walk- Jeff Friend Trail
- Monday, Feb. 5th – 2:00 pm- I SPY- Pine Beach Trail Observation Tower (No Reservation Needed)
- Wednesday, Feb 7th – 12:00 pm- Sea Turtle Walk and Talk- Jeff Friend Trail
- Friday, Feb. 9th – 8:30 am- Bird Walk- Jeff Friend Trail
- Friday, Feb. 9th – 10:00 am- Guided Nature Hike- Gator Lake Trail
- Friday, Feb. 9th – 1:00 pm- Historical Plant Walk¬- Jeff Friend Trail
- Saturday, Feb 10th – 8:00 am- Centennial Trail Hike¬- Pine Beach Trail Parking Lot
- Saturday, Feb. 10th – 1:00 pm- Dune and Beach Ecology Walk- Burgoyne Road (No Name Road)
- Monday, Feb. 12th – 10:00 am- Guided Nature Hike- Jeff Friend Trail
- Thursday, Feb. 15th – 10:00 am- Ask a Naturalist- Jeff Friend Trail Parking Lot (No Reservation Needed)
- Friday, Feb. 16th – 8:30 am- Bird Walk- Jeff Friend Trail
- Monday, Feb. 19th – 10:00 am- Guided Nature Hike- Gator Lake Trail
- Tuesday, Feb. 20th – 2:00 pm Dune and Beach Ecology Walk- Burgoyne Road (No Name Road)
- Thursday, Feb. 22nd – 10:00 am- I SPY- Pine Beach Trail Observation Tower (No Reservation Needed)
- Friday, Feb. 23rd – 8:30 am- Bird Walk- Jeff Friend Trail
- Sunday, Feb. 25th – 1:00 pm- Dune and Beach Ecology Walk- Burgoyne Road (No Name Road)
- Monday, Feb. 26th – 2:00 pm- Ask a Naturalist- Pine Beach Trail Parking Lot (No Reservation Needed)
- Wednesday, Feb. 28th – 10:00 am- Guided Nature Hike- Jeff Friend Trail
Learning Campus at Gulf State Park Events
- Feb 5 - Mardi Gras in Mobile
- Feb 6 - What You See From Here
- Feb 7 - City of Orange Beach Updates
- Feb 8 - The Last Slave Ship
- Feb 9 - Orange Beach: More Than Just Oranges
- Feb 14 - Love Birds: Raptor Addition
- Feb 15 - Cooking with Rouses
- Feb 16 - A fishing village comes to life
- Feb 19 - The Resiliency of Gulf State Park, Weathering Disaster
- Feb 20 - Marine Finfish Stock Enhancement at the Claude Peteet Mariculture Center
- Feb 21 - Weather in your face
- Feb 22 - Amazing Birdlife, Crating a bright future for birds and people
- Feb 23 - Gulf Coast Eco Center, an Alabama RESTORE project
- Feb 24 - Discover Daphne
The Learning Campus is at 20115 State Park Road, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, behind Gulf State Park headquarters.
LuLu's Tropical Re-Union Vow Renewal
Join the fun and renew your wedding or commitment vows! Couples can enjoy a romantic afternoon on Lulu's private sandy beach with a champagne toast, wedding cake, flowers for the brides and a customized commemorative wedding vow renewal certificate.
Prizes will be awarded to the couples who were married the longest, shortest, and who are dressed the most festively.
Annual Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Dates - February 24-25
Location - The Beach Club Resort and Spa
Make sure to get tickets for the Annual Fort Morgan Oyster Fest held at The Beach Club Resort and Spa.
This event is held the last weekend of February annually. Get ready to enjoy oysters any way you like them!
Navy Cove and other Fort Morgan oysters will be served in multiple ways. There will also be other food and drinks available if you are not an oyster person.
Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, fun games, contests, and more! This is a great family friend event.
Buy tickets here
Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show
Dates - February 24
Location - The Wharf
Enjoy a full day of great food, 100 artists from throughout the south, and live music on two stages.
This event is a huge fundraiser for the Makos Academics Arts & Athletics Club (MAAAC), which directly benefits Orange Beach schools.
Cooking Classes at Cobalt
Location - Cobalt Restaurant
February 6 - King Cakes & Beignets with Chef Kim from BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets (Sold Out)
February 13 - Cajun Smoked Brisket with Chef Nick from Cobalt the Restaurant
February 20 - TBD with Chef Brian from Alabama Coastal Catering (Sold Out)
February 27 - TBD with Chef Jack, Executive Chef (Sold Out)
Tacky Jacks Winter Activities
Enjoy weekly art classes by local and regional artists. All ages lunch & learn at Tacky Jack's Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
- Monday February 5 - Hand Painted Hat Class
- Monday February 12 - Mini Masterpiece Gem Mosaic
- Monday February 19 - Sand Dollar Resin Necklace
- Tuesday February 6, 10am - Learn how to create a Mardi Gras Tie-Dye long-sleeve shirt in this one-hour class (Sold Out)
- Tuesday February 20 - Squeegee Painting on Canvas
BuzzCatz Paint Parties
Dates
- February 2, 2-4 pm - Paint an Emerald Coast Beach
- February 15, 11:30 - 1:30 pm - Paint a Great Blue Heron
- February 23, 2 - 4 pm - Paint a girl on the beach
Location - BuzzCatz Coffee and Sweets
Tickets are $30 and includes canvas, supplies, a special gift, and entry to win a door prize.
Find out more about the painting events here
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
The Coastal Arts Center has weekly classes along with special event classes.
- Glass Blowing - weekday mornings (Minimum age: 8)
- Pottery - various days
- Visual Arts (current class list is below with various fees)
- Flameworking Glass: Basics Appointments Fridays 9 am to Noon
Appointments are required for The Hot Shop and The Clay Studio: 251-981-ARTS (2787).
February 1st, 8th, and 15th, 10 am -12 pm, $75 - Beginning Phone Photography with Lon Hodge. Click Here for more info and to sign-up
February 8, 15, 22, and 29th, 1pm - 4pm, $150 - Intermediate/Advanced watercolor with Dianne Murray. Click Here for more info and to sign-up!
February 9th, 9:30 - 11:30 am, $85 - Forever Flowers Acrylic or Oil Painting with Kristin Pierre, Click HERE to learn more and to sign-up!
February 9th, 9:30 - 11:30 am, $85 - Love Birds Sip-n-Paint with Mitzie. Click Here for more info and to sign-up
February 19th, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, $65, Sea Glass Jewelry with Tara Gifford of Blue Girl Beading. Click Here for more info and to sign up
February 22 and 29th, 10 am - 12 pm, $50, Advanced phone photography with Lon Hodge. Click Here for more info and to sign-up
February 23, 9:30 - 10:30 am, $85 - Applying Color, Painting with Kristin Pierre. Click Here for more info and to sign-up!
Additional February Events
February 3, 10 am - 3 pm - Fort Morgan Tour of Homes
Join the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for an exciting day exploring the charming homes of Fort Morgan, AL, USA.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and unique architecture of this coastal town and five beautiful homes. From quaint cottages to grand beachfront estates, this self-guided tour will showcase the diverse range of homes that make Fort Morgan so special.
Proceeds for the event go to the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department.
February 10, 12 pm - Flora-Bama 30th annual Super Chili Bowl Cookoff
The 30th Annual Super Chili Bowl Cook Off is another special event at the famous Flora-Bama Lounge! This event will be from 12pm-2pm in the Flora-Bama Tent.
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy delicious chili variations while supporting a wonderful cause from 12pm-2pm in the tent. All proceeds raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Unforgettable evenings of wine exploration located at Zeke's Restaurant on Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach, AL.
At Zeke's Wine Tasting Series , you'll have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of exquisite wines from around the world. Our knowledgeable sommeliers will guide you through the tasting, sharing interesting facts and tips about each wine. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a curious beginner, this event is perfect for everyone.
Find out more information here
February 24, 9 am - 2 pm - Coastal Garden Festival at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market.
The event will feature everything you need to help you put winter behind you. There will be plenty of plants and trees to get your outdoor space ready. The Master Gardeners will be visiting to help you plan your plantings.
February Things to Do
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
The Gulf Coast Zoo offers Senior Wednesdays for ages 62+ in February! Admission to the zoo is only $10 for seniors on Wednesday!
Make sure to check out their amazing animal encounters. Mild temperatures in February have the animals out and active!
Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico
The sun is still rising directly over the Gulf of Mexico in February. This is the perfect month to enjoy sunrises and sunsets over the before the sun shifts farther north.
Check out our favorite places to see sunrise in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
The cooler weather makes it the perfect time to explore Fort Morgan State Historic Site. The historic site offers great tours, the ability to wander through a Civil War Era star fortification, and learn more about history along the Gulf of Mexico.
If you are a bird watcher the Fort has been designated a Globally important bird area by the American Bird Conservancy.
Check out Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge on your way to Fort Morgan
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
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Weather in February
The weather ranges from a lows in the mid 40's and 50's to highs in the 60s. In February we gain 47 minutes of day light!!!
This means later sunsets but also earlier sunrises. The shortest day of the month is February 1, with 10 hours, 46 minutes of daylight and the longest day is February 29, with 11 hours, 32 minutes of daylight.
The latest sunrise of the month in Gulf Shores is 6:41 AM on February 1 and the earliest sunrise is 24 minutes earlier at 6:17 AM on February 29.
The earliest sunset is 5:27 PM on February 1 and the latest sunset is 22 minutes later at 5:49 PM on February 29.
Most days include sunny skies and cooler temperatures perfect for the whole family to enjoy outdoor activities.
Winter Dining Specials
Make sure to check and see if your favorite Gulf Shores Restaurant or Orange Beach Restaurants are offering winter specials.
There are fantastic snowbird specials, lunch specials, and more!
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.
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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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