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Baldwin County Family Holiday Event Guide 2025

The magic of the holidays is officially here on the Gulf Coast! This season is packed with family-friendly Christmas events, holiday festivals, light displays, Santa sightings, parades and so much more! Whether you are in Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Spanish Fort or the surrounding areas, there is something festive happening every single week!

From Christmas tree lightings and holiday markets to breakfasts with Santa and parades, we have rounded up some of the best events happening in Baldwin County and put them all in one place! This list will be updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back! We hope to see you and your family out enjoying all that the Alabama Gulf Coast has to offer this holiday season.

Please note that this information is collected from public sites. We highly recommend you verify event details through the links provided. Dates, times, location and costs are subject to change at any time. Email themobmom@gmail.com with any questions, corrections or to have your events added to this list.


 Magic is sprinkling all around The Wharf, just like winter snowflakes— that’s right, Santa’s coming to visit, and he’s bringing his jolly cheer every weekend from November 14 through Christmas Eve! Gather the little elves and giggle your way to a frame-worthy photo as Santa welcomes each child with a hearty “Ho Ho Ho!” Not only can children whisper their Christmas wishes, but they can hand-deliver wish list letters straight to Santa right inside his cozy village while his reindeer rest nearby. Make sure your little ones are extra sweet — Santa’s checked his list twice, so big smiles and holiday spirit might earn them a little North Pole magic! Event Schedule: Open weekends only. Special holiday hours apply. Cost: Various photo packages available


Special Christmas Tales Reading, Every Tuesday until Christmas.
Reserve your spot today!


Ho Ho Happy Holidays! Santa returns to his magical home at Eastern Shore Centre beginning Saturday, November 22nd. Santa’s Whimsical Wonderland is located on the stage area on The Green near California Dreaming. Visits with Santa will be held Monday-Saturday 10 AM-7 PM and Sunday 12-6 PM. Both families and pets are invited to visit Santa! No appointment necessary. For more information, please visit our website easternshorecentre.com


Visit the Grand for a night of wonder! Make merry memories with your loved ones while exploring the Grand Hotel’s magical grounds at our 3rd Annual Holiday Stroll. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and s’mores, meet Mrs. Claus, and view our spectacular gingerbread village display. Each ticket includes a coupon for 15% off food in Bayside Grill (some restrictions apply).


Step into the holiday spirit with ‘A Vintage Christmas: A Festive Drive-Thru Lights Display.’ Enjoy a whimsical journey through a blend of enchanting decorations, including nostalgic farm-themed displays, classic Christmas lights, and festive scenes that capture the essence of the season. Join us for an unforgettable drive-thru experience celebrating the joy and wonder of Christmas!



It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Starting December 1st through the 23rd, we’ll be showing back-to-back Christmas movies every night @6:00 PM, complete with a hot cocoa bar and popcorn.  Friday nights are kid friendly movies & Saturday nights are adult friendly!


To kick off the holiday season, please come join us in the center of town for the Annual Lighting of the Trees! Music will start at 5:30 PM and the countdown for the lighting of the trees will be promptly at 6PM!


Enjoy free photo booth fun, ornament painting and a petting zoo. Roswell and friends food truck on site!


The day is coming quickly, and space is limited this year. Please make your reservations soon.
See you there!



A Christmas tradition returns to the heart of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Join us for two days (Saturday & Sunday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) of vendors displaying unique items that will make for great gifts this Christmas season. You won’t find items like these in stores. You’ll be the holiday star that gave truly memorable gifts!


The holiday season is almost here, and what better way to start the festivities than with a Christmas classic on the big screen? Join us Saturday, November 22nd at 6:30 p.m. for the 15th Annual Movie in the Street, featuring The Grinch! The movie will be shown at the intersection of Section Street and Fairhope Avenue in downtown Fairhope.

This free event is open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, get cozy, and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday pajamas to add to the festive spirit! Come early, grab a good spot, and make some merry memories in the heart of Fairhope!


This holiday season, bring the family to North Pole in Downtown OWA! From November 28th to December 23rd, gather the family for holiday moments with Santa! From capturing photos with the big man himself to writing letters to santa and playing Reindeer Games, the North Pole is filled with festive fun for the whole family. With so many magical moments waiting to be captured, the North Pole at Downtown OWA is the perfect holiday stop during your winter festivities.

The North Pole is free to attend! 1 Free Photo provided by Chriztberg Photography. Additional pictures are available for purchase. Personal photography is not permitted.


Join us Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at VFW Post 5658 in Elberta, AL, for a festive Christmas Market celebrating German heritage. Enjoy music, kid games, snacks, vendors, food, drinks, and a special visit with Santa from 11 AM to 1 PM. Visit www.vfw5658.com for more info.


Mark your calendars! We are so excited about year 2 with Bodle Photography and Santa Brad at our CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE!There will also be a coffee truck, bouncy house and giveaways! We had a blast last year, and we would love to see you this NOVEMBER!


The City of Orange Beach and The Wharf are SO excited to team up with America’s Got Talent finalists, Sky Elements, to produce a magical Christmas drone show at this year’s tree lighting event! Join us on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 5:30 PM on Main Street, at The Wharf, to kick off the Christmas season! Come enjoy live performances of Christmas carols, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa himself!


Join us Tuesday, Dec 2 at 5:30 PM for our first-ever Lights in the Park! Enjoy Christmas carols and holiday treats, then help us count down to flip the switch at 6:00 PM.


Enjoy a FREE night with family, friends, and fellow residents celebrating the holiday season at Johnnie Sims Park! Families can enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday treats, crafts, and the 10th Annual Snowball Drop. The Snowball Drop is a man-made blizzard of 8,000 ping pong balls being dropped from above by Santa himself! Winning snowballs have a number that correlates with a prize supplied by our generous sponsors. 


Join us for Daphne’s Annual Tree Lighting Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Daphne City Hall! Train rides, caroling, children’s activities, food trucks and more! Activities start at 5:00 PM, program starts at 6:00 PM.


43rd Annual Christmas Festival! Celebrate the season in Downtown Bay Minette! A time-honored tradition featuring arts and crafts vendors, live music, food vendors, kid’s activities and the annual Christmas parade all takes place the first weekend in December each year. This occasion brings together residents and visitors to share in cheer and camaraderie. The festival is full of fun for everyone – , Ping Pong Ball Prize Drop where many wonderful prizes are up for grabs, shopping, food, music, a twilight Christmas Parade and SO MUCH MORE! Sponsored by the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, this signature event always promises to be a memorable one.


Located in Foley’s Heritage Park beginning at 6 pm. Come out to hear Christmas carols, enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree and visit with Santa. Hot cocoa and snacks will be served! Awards for the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest will also be given out.


Our annual Christmas parade!



This holiday season, bring the family to North Pole in Downtown OWA! From November 28th to December 23rd, gather the family for holiday moments with Santa! From capturing photos with the big man himself to writing letters to santa and playing Reindeer Games, the North Pole is filled with festive fun for the whole family. With so many magical moments waiting to be captured, the North Pole at Downtown OWA is the perfect holiday stop during your winter festivities.

The North Pole is free to attend! 1 Free Photo provided by Chriztberg Photography. Additional pictures are available for purchase. Personal photography is not permitted.


The Fairhope Emblem Club is hosting BREAKFAST WITH SANTA!! Santa, The Grinch, Buddy the Elf and a Delicious Breakfast including bacon, eggs, sausage, grits and pancakes.  $15 per person,  gift bag included for the kids! (prepay on Venmo @Kathy-Walley-1 WITH NAME AND # OF ATTENDEES or CASH at the door)


I am inviting you and your family to join us at Loxley Church of Grace for a free event. It is our Pancakes with Santa.


The Kiwanis Club of Foley has proudly hosted the annual Foley Christmas Parade since 1963. This beloved tradition brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season with festive floats, marching bands, and local organizations joining in the merriment. Each year, families line the streets of Foley, eagerly anticipating Santa Claus’s arrival and enjoying the vibrant display of holiday spirit. The Foley Christmas Parade continues to be a cherished event that spreads joy and goodwill throughout the community


Santa Saturdays are back at the Fairhope Museum of History!
Join us on December 6th and 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for holiday fun. Kids, don’t forget your wish lists and bring a camera to snap photos with Santa! Come enjoy the magic, laughter, and cheer of the season.


We kick-off the Christmas holidays with our annual Santa Drop here at the World Famous Flora-Bama! You don’t need to pay $20 to take a picture with Santa at the mall… see Santa skydive onto our white sandy beaches then jump in line in the Tent for Santa pics! It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can still sit on Santa’s lap and ask for whatever you want. Beginning at 11AM, prior to Santa’s arrival at 12:30PM, we’ll have kids crafts, games, live music featuring holiday tunes for the kiddos, face painting, juice and sweet treats – best of all, it’s all FREE!

Toys for Tots will be on site accepting unwrapped and unopened toy donations to help kids in need this Christmas. Anyone who donates a toy gets a free drink card!


The Daphne Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Olde Towne Daphne along the Main Street Parade Route. Join us for this holiday favorite!


Ring in the holiday season with Island Movie Nights in Downtown OWA! Join us on OWA Island December 6th, 13th, 20th – 23rd as we screen beloved classic Christmas films on the big screen. Bring your blanket, bundle up, and enjoy a cozy evening with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season, right here in Downtown OWA!


Robertsdale Rotary Club – Robertsdale Christmas Parade. Saturday, December 6, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.


Join us at our Christmas event for the Malbis Market on Sunday, December 7th. We will be showcasing over 50 local vendors! This is a FREE family friendly event. Come out to the beautiful Historic Malbis Nursery and shop local!



Gather the whole family for a Storytime that’s sure to delight! Join us for Santa Storytime, where the jolliest man in red will read a festive story sure to spark the magic of the season. After the story, children will have the chance to meet Santa, take a photo, and share their holiday wishes.


The Christmas Night Market returns this year with all your favorites.

There will be bakers with all your favorite holiday treats, artisans with the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, and food trucks serving up warm snacks and cozy cups of cocoa to keep you going as you shop. The Foley High School choir will be bringing carolers, there will be fun kids activities with a bit of snow, and Santa himself will be ready to hear all about what you’re hoping to find under the tree.


Join us for this FREE holiday event – the Baldwin Pops Christmas Concert Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Daphne Civic Center. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Program begins at 7:00 PM.


This holiday season, bring the family to North Pole in Downtown OWA! From November 28th to December 23rd, gather the family for holiday moments with Santa! From capturing photos with the big man himself to writing letters to santa and playing Reindeer Games, the North Pole is filled with festive fun for the whole family. With so many magical moments waiting to be captured, the North Pole at Downtown OWA is the perfect holiday stop during your winter festivities.

The North Pole is free to attend! 1 Free Photo provided by Chriztberg Photography. Additional pictures are available for purchase. Personal photography is not permitted.


Join us for Daphne’s “Snow” & Movie Night in the Park Friday, December 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Al Trione Sports Complex!


Grab Your little for a fun mom and me class!!! Adults will paint a 16×20 while your little paints an 11×14; all canvases are pre-sketched for easy painting, PLUS step by step instructions provided but the artist. Choose your paintings and come have a fun night painting! Must sign up by December 9th here.



Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa on Saturday, December 13, as the City of Gulf Shores hosts Breakfast with Santa at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center.

Beginning at 8 a.m., while supplies last, families can enjoy a wholesome breakfast complete with sausage, bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Admission for Breakfast with Santa is $8.00, while children 3 and under are free. Children will also receive a complimentary picture with Santa.


Get ready for a magical morning filled with holiday cheer! Join us at CoastAL Orange Beach on Saturday, December 13th, from 9am – 11am for Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a breathtaking view of the Gulf, and capture the memories with a FREE photo with Santa Clause!

Santa will be there to listen to holiday wishes, take photos, and spread joy to guests of all ages. Don’t miss this incredible chance to celebrate the season with a delicious breakfast, festive atmosphere and stunning views. 


 Santa Saturdays are back at the Fairhope Museum of History!
Join us on December 6th and 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for holiday fun. Kids, don’t forget your wish lists and bring a camera to snap photos with Santa! Come enjoy the magic, laughter, and cheer of the season.


rab your coziest holiday jammies and jingle all the way to Portside at The Wharf for a holly-jolly good time at the Jingle Bell Movie Bash presented by Pepsi! Gather the whole crew for a day full of Christmas cheer with showings of Christmas classics starting bright and merry at 11 am.

Enjoy free popcorn and Pepsi products as you settle in for these festive flicks, and don’t miss out on extra seasonal fun! There’ll be a face painter spreading cheer, magical snow machines turning Portside into a winter wonderland, and the Wharf Prize Wheel with merry giveaways. Snap some holiday photos at our themed photo ops, and remember — comfy Christmas jammies are highly encouraged! It’s a day of free, family fun that’s sure to make spirits bright. Free admission.


Come out and shop with us and local vendors just in time for last minute Christmas Shopping . Santa will be there for last minute pictures, Live music and more to come!



Ring in the holiday season with Island Movie Nights in Downtown OWA! Join us on OWA Island December 6th, 13th, 20th – 23rd as we screen beloved classic Christmas films on the big screen. Bring your blanket, bundle up, and enjoy a cozy evening with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season, right here in Downtown OWA!


The MAGIC is returning this holiday season at Eastern Shore Centre! Join us for All is Bright!

Bring the entire family out on Saturday, December 13th from 6-8 PM to enjoy the Spanish Fort City parade and to help us welcome Santa to The Centre! Following the parade, join us on the green space near California Dreaming for a tree lighting ceremony, live music, pop-up vendors, photo booth, kids activities, and maybe even a little snow!


To spread Christmas Spirit to the residents of Spanish Fort and surrounding communities, the City of Spanish Fort hosts its annual Spirit of Christmas Parade at the beautiful Eastern Shore Centre located on State Highway 181, Exit 38 off Interstate 10.

The Spirit of Christmas Parade is led by the prestigious Daphne-Spanish Fort Air Force JROTC Color Guard and Cadets, followed by the award-winning Spanish Fort High School Marching Band and cheerleaders, Miss Spanish Fort High School, and the Grand Marshal. Adding to the holiday cheer are local civic groups,  dance troupes, floats decorated by church and business organizations, and more! Of course, The Spirit of Christmas Parade would not be complete without a visit from the most famous jolly old elf, Santa Claus, arriving with a little assistance from the Spanish Fort Fire Department!


Santa Paws is coming to town! Treat your pup to a festive outing filled with holiday cheer, cute photo moments, plenty of paw-some fun at Downtown OWA!


Brunching with the Clauses? Yes, please. It’s the most delicious time of the year! Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus is happening Sunday, Dec 14th! Enjoy our full brunch menu + a pancake & waffle station for the kids — and Santa arrives at 10AM! Reserve your spot now.


Join us for Skating with Santa for TWO nights – December 18 AND December 19, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Daphne Civic Center! Take a spin on our rink, visit with Santa, food trucks & more at this fun, free event!


This holiday season, bring the family to North Pole in Downtown OWA! From November 28th to December 23rd, gather the family for holiday moments with Santa! From capturing photos with the big man himself to writing letters to santa and playing Reindeer Games, the North Pole is filled with festive fun for the whole family. With so many magical moments waiting to be captured, the North Pole at Downtown OWA is the perfect holiday stop during your winter festivities.

The North Pole is free to attend! 1 Free Photo provided by Chriztberg Photography. Additional pictures are available for purchase. Personal photography is not permitted.


Santa is coming to Panini Pete’s FRIDAY 12/19 11-2PM. Enjoy Lunch with us, Panini Pete’s of Fairhope, and capture your memories with Santa!!!


Join us for Skating with Santa for TWO nights – December 18 AND December 19, 2025, 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Daphne Civic Center! Take a spin on our rink, visit with Santa, food trucks & more at this fun, free event!


It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Starting December 1st through the 23rd, we’ll be showing back-to-back Christmas movies every night @6:00 PM, complete with a hot cocoa bar and popcorn.  Friday nights are kid friendly movies & Saturday nights are adult friendly!


Join us for Breakfast with Santa at the North Pole in Downtown OWA! This holiday experience features delicious breakfast, holiday crafts, and magical moments with Santa himself. What better way to cherish the holiday season than with family, food, and of course, Santa! The North Pole is located between Sweet Tooth at OWA and Murder Creek Distillery.


Please bring the children to enjoy “Donuts with Santa.” It will be a morning filled with festive activities alongside Santa. Our stage has been beautifully adorned for the Christmas season, and photographs will be available.


Guess who’s coming to town? SANTA!  He’s making a pit stop for pictures at Moe’s. Bring your camera and the whole fam.  We will have hot cocoa, a jump house, holiday crafts and more!


Join us for the 2nd annual Holiday market & family day with Bay Area Events!

December 20th, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come spend a fun day in the farm with activities for the whole family! Music by Ella Salter, food trucks, Face painting, Pony rides, photos with Santa, Local vendors.


Bring the little ones to Downtown OWA where they’ll learn all the ins and outs of being one of Santa’s valued elves!


Ring in the holiday season with Island Movie Nights in Downtown OWA! Join us on OWA Island December 6th, 13th, 20th – 23rd as we screen beloved classic Christmas films on the big screen. Bring your blanket, bundle up, and enjoy a cozy evening with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season, right here in Downtown OWA!


Our annual Christmas parade! Join us immediately following the parade for an outdoor Christmas movie with food trucks and pictures with Santa!


Get ready to make some holiday magic! Join us for a FREE photo op with Santa! Unit #230


Ring in the holiday season with Island Movie Nights in Downtown OWA! Join us on OWA Island December 6th, 13th, 20th – 23rd as we screen beloved classic Christmas films on the big screen. Bring your blanket, bundle up, and enjoy a cozy evening with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season, right here in Downtown OWA!


Join us at the Foley Civic Center as Santa’s stopping by for our Annual Christmas Party!  Enjoy cocoa, cookies, crafts, and festive fun for the whole family. Come celebrate the magic of the season with us!


Ring in the holiday season with Island Movie Nights in Downtown OWA! Join us on OWA Island December 6th, 13th, 20th – 23rd as we screen beloved classic Christmas films on the big screen. Bring your blanket, bundle up, and enjoy a cozy evening with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season, right here in Downtown OWA!


Special Christmas Tales Reading, Every Tuesday until Christmas.