PARADES:
Friday:
6pm- Loxley Christmas Parade
Saturday:
10 am- Semmes Christmas Parade
10:30am- Bayou la Batre Christmas Parade
12 noon- Saraland Christmas Parade
4pm- Town of Summerdale Christmas Parade
5:30pm- Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade
6pm- All is Bright (Eastern Shore Centre), Spanish Fort
5pm- Christmas on the River Boat Parade
5:30pm- Pirates of Fish River 5th Annual Christmas Boat Parade
5:30pm- Pensacola Christmas Parade
Dusk- Lulu’s Lighted Boat Parade
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8th Annual MISTLETOE MARKET- Sat 9am-4pm, Saraland Town Center Park at the Splash Pad, Saraland
This outdoor vendor fair and craft market features 130 vendors with arts, crafts, jewelry, homemade goodies, and more. Santa will be there and the Market is on the parade route for Saraland’s Christmas parade. CLICK HERE
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART HOLIDAY MARKET & OPEN HOUSE- Sat 2pm-5pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Municipal Park
The annual Holiday Market & Open House features an artisan market, live music, food trucks, art activities, and free admission to the Museum. CLICK HERE
SNOW & MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas"- Fri 4pm-8pm, Al Trione Sports Complex, Daphne
There will also be Snowzilla, food trucks and more! Please bring a chair, blanket, or whatever you need to comfortably watch the movie. CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
Explore local vendors showcasing unique arts, crafts and other goods downtown on Dauphin Street. Plus, we will be showing The Polar Express in Cathedral Square beginning at 6:30 p.m., so don't forget to pack your chair, blanket and hot chocolate! At the Kids' Zone, children can enjoy holiday-themed arts and crafts, photo opportunities, and other exciting activities. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Holiday Tinkerbell will be there too.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE- Sat 10am-2pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
Guests can immerse themselves in the wonders of the season with engaging demonstrations and hands-on STEM challenges designed for all ages. A special showing of Disney’s Frozen in the PCI Digital Dome Theater will be featured, along with several delightful holiday surprises. , There’s also the traditional paper snowball fight in the new Prehistoric Courtyard! CLICK HERE
MOBILE WISH NIGHT- Sat 6pm, Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel, Downtown Mobile
Join Make-A-Wish-Alabama for a night full of wishes and wonder to help support local children at Mobile Wish Night. You'll enjoy fine dining and beverages, live music, exclusive silent and live auctions, wish kid appearances, special mission moments, and more. CLICK HERE
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Celebrate your holidays with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, as they explore Christmas music and traditions from far away and close to home. This festive concert features baritone Ricardo José Rivera who joined MSO for their holiday concert in 2021. CLICK HERE
CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST- Fri 7:30pm, Sat/Sun 2:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Join the Pensacola Children’s Chorus in celebrating the holiday season with an enchanting evening of music, featuring fresh takes on beloved holiday classics and fan-favorite moments from the past 35 years of Christmas on the Coast performances. CLICK HERE
KENNY G: THE HOLIDAY AND HITS TOUR- Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
BRANDON BENNETT’S ELVIS MY WAY CHRISTMAS- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
ELF THE MUSICAL- 2pm and 7pm, December 12 - 28 (Dark December 13, 16 & 23), Beau Rivage Theatre, Biloxi
Elf the Musical is a box-office-record-breaker that combines vintage comic style and high-energy contemporary music to deliver jolly holiday entertainment for the whole family! CLICK HERE
A CHRISTMAS STORY- Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 2:30pm, Dec 13-15, 19-22, Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) invites audiences of all ages to revisit the timeless holiday tale of A Christmas Story, as part of the Treehouse Theatre Series. CLICK HERE
LIGHTS OF DAUPHIN ISLAND DASH- Sat 10am, Water Tower Plaza, Dauphin Island
It’s the first ever Lights of Dauphin Island Dash, a free fun run around the Water Tower Plaza block. Dress up in Christmas-y attire such as an Elf or Reindeer or come in a group with matching shirts. Don’t forget to have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus after the run! CLICK HERE
CHRISTMAS ZOOBILEE- Sat/Sun 10am-4pm (Dec 14-15), Gulf Breeze Zoo
The 6th Annual Christmas ZOObilee includes a gingerbread bounce house, live music and entertainment and a Candy Cane Market. Plus Santa, his elf, and even the Grinch! CLICK HERE
POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY- Sat/Sun 2pm, Nov 30- Dec 22, National Naval Aviation Museum, Naval Air Station Pensacola
The National Naval Aviation Museum is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved “The Polar Express” Pajama Party, inviting families to experience the magic of the season in an unforgettable way. Children are encouraged to wear their coziest pajamas. Every child will receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate and a cookie to enjoy during the adventure! CLICK HERE
29th Annual MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS- 5pm-9pm nightly, Fri Nov 29th through Sun Jan 5th (Closed Dec.25 & Jan.1), Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
Wander through a dazzling 65-acre Garden estate adorned with thousands of lights. The Bellingrath Home adds to the ambiance with holiday finery and poinsettias. CLICK HERE
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT BICENTENNIAL PARK DRIVE-THRU LIGHT DISPLAY- Nightly 5pm-8pm, Dec 2- Dec 23 (closed Dec 8th & 15th), Bicentennial Park, Stockton
Visitors can enjoy a free event featuring a dazzling array of holiday lights, festive scenes, and memorable photo opportunities with beloved holiday characters. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA WINTERFEST- Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat/Sun 4:30pm-8pm, December 6–8, 13, 15, 20–24, Downtown Pensacola
Winterfest tours and performances light up beautiful Downtown Pensacola from Historic Seville to the Palafox Business District. Enjoy the free preshows and have visits with Santa and the Grinch each night of the event. Take a trolley ride on the Polar Express or celebrate with the Whos on the Grinch's Merry Match and Christmas Tree Heist. CLICK HERE
ICE SKATING RINK- November 15 - January 20, Main Street at the Wharf, Orange Beach
Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice! CLICK HERE
PUBLIC SKATE ZONE- Nov 27- Dec 31, Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola Bay Center hosts public ice skating sessions from October through April. All public skate sessions last one hour. Sessions typically occur on the weekends and after Ice Flyers Home games. CLICK HERE
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