S’mores on the Shore will feature live music from Sugarcane Jane, campfires and of course all of the makings for s’mores. These family friendly events were introduced for the first time last summer and have quickly become a hit for vacationing families, as well as, those just looking for some free fun and excitement.Bring your blankets, chairs, friends and family and join us as we kick back and relax on the beautiful, white sand of the Gulf Shores Public Beach.

Heritage Park in downtown Foley soon will be bustling with local and regional farmers and vendors selling fresh, mouth-watering seasonal produce and prepared food items. The market provides fresh, healthy and affordable locally grown produce and freshly prepared food products, including many organically grown products. Music and a Movie also returns on Friday nights from May 18 through June 29. This free event begins with live entertainment at 6 p.m., followed at dusk with a movie in Heritage Park. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic. Some concessions will be available for purchase on site.

Uniformed living history interpreters honor the nation’s military with artillery salutes throughout the day.

Living history interpreters in Civil War period dress tell the story of Fort Morgan’s Civil War service through historic vignettes based on actual events during these special evening tours held each Tuesday.

Bellingrath’s Display Manager, Barbara Smith will lead a tour throughout the Gardens and answer your questions about her selection of plants for the floral borders and containers.

Learn about the beautiful antique cast iron ornaments throughout the Gardens with Bellingrath’s Curator, Tom McGehee.

During the Blowouts, resident glass artist Sam Cornman and friends will demonstrate the fascinating art of glass blowing. Watch molten glass transform into a vase or even a fish while sipping complimentary beverages from your hand blown drinking glass. The hand blown glasses come in a variety of colors.

Learn about the ecology of the Gulf of Mexico and Fowl River from area experts. Lot of activities and displays for kids. Two Kids’ Kruises with Casi Callaway and Dauphin Island Sea Lab staff – 11:00 cruise and a lunch cruise a noon.

Dr. Barrick has declared this the year of the Hibiscus at Bellingrath Gardens. Learn more about these beautiful plants and how we have used them in the Gardens. We will be selling Hibiscus plants in the Gift Shop, too!

Starr will play with his All Starr Band, which features new members Steve Lukather (Toto), Gregg Rolie (Santana & Journey) and All Starr alumni Richard Page, Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, and Gregg Bissonette.

If you want to learn more about growing, preserving and cooking with herbs … this is the program for you

Miranda Lambert w/ special guest Lee Brice and Thomas Rhett

Center – John will help us learn more about growing citrus and how to protect our citrus from pests and disease.

Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, and Boz Scaggs as The Dukes of September

Dr. Litchfield has recently returned from a six month teaching assignment in China. She will share information about plants and gardens she found on her travels in China, Thailand and Vietnam.

Kelly Clarkson Stronger tour 2012 with the Fray and special guest Carolina Liar

JASON MRAZ TOUR IS A FOUR LETTER WORD WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTINA PERRI