Prattville CityFest

May 2–3 / Pratt Park – Prattville / Website

Celebrate the start of May with two days of live music, food trucks, and family fun at Prattville’s biggest event of the year in historic Pratt Park.

Linger Longer Nights

May 2 / Downtown Wetumpka / Website

Downtown Wetumpka comes alive with Linger Longer Nights—an evening of local shopping, live music, and community vibes you won’t want to miss.

7th Annual Spring Chicken Festival

May 3 / SweetCreek Farm Market – Pike Road / Website

Head to SweetCreek Farm Market in Pike Road for chicken-themed fun, local vendors, and plenty of good eats.

Tulips & Juleps Kentucky Derby Party

May 3 / Old Alabama Town – Montgomery /Website

Sip a mint julep and don your best Derby attire at this charming Kentucky Derby watch party hosted by Junior League Montgomery at Old Alabama Town.

3rd Annual Shrimp Boil

May 3 / Union Station Train Shed – Montgomery / Website

Bring your appetite to the Union Station Train Shed for a tasty shrimp boil supporting the Montgomery Sunrise Rotary Club.

Alice Cooper

May 5 / Montgomery Performing Arts Centre / Website

Rock legend Alice Cooper hits the stage at MPAC for a show packed with theatrical flair and hard-hitting hits on May 5.

Wetumpka’s Battle of the Brushes

May 10 at 1 PM / Wetumpka Civic Center – Wetumpka / Website

Watch local artists go head-to-head in a live painting competition at the Wetumpka Civic Center—creativity and competition collide!

CentrAL INC! May Launch Party

May 15 / Little Donkey on N Perry St – Montgomery / Website

Celebrate innovation and connection at the CentrAL INC! Launch Party with bites, networking, and big ideas at Little Donkey.

Red Bluff Music, Arts & Food Festival

May 16–18 / Riverfront Park – Montgomery / Website

Three days of music, art, and local flavor take over Montgomery’s Riverfront Park in this can’t-miss cultural celebration.

Millbrook Mayfest

May 17 / Village Green Park – Millbrook / Website

Join the fun at Village Green Park with live entertainment, vendors, and kids’ activities at Millbrook’s signature spring festival.

Jubilee Pops Concert

May 23 / Alabama Department of Archives / Website

Enjoy an evening of patriotic tunes and orchestral favorites at the Alabama Department of Archives and History’s annual Jubilee Pops Concert.

The Magical Music of Harry Potter

May 29 / Montgomery Performing Arts Centre  / Website

Relive the magic of Hogwarts through the unforgettable music of Harry Potter at this symphonic experience at MPAC.

More Ways to Soak Up the Season

If you’re looking for even more ways to enjoy spring and summer around Montgomery and the River Region, check out these ideas:

• ⚾ Biscuits Baseball: A Montgomery Must-Do – Everything you need to know about catching a game at Riverwalk Stadium.

• ☀️ Summer Fun in the River Region – From tubing to ziplining, this roundup has something for every kind of adventurer.

• 🧩 8 Indoor Summer Activities in the River Region – Keep your cool with these fun indoor options for hot or rainy days.