Family Friendly Holiday Fun Guide in Baldwin County 2024
As we shop this holiday season, let’s remember to create lots of memories with the kids. Take advantage of the fun activities our surrounding cities have to offer. The magic of Christmas is created by spending time together and beginning lifelong traditions with those we love most. Here is a list of 50+ holiday events for some family friendly fun. Yes, there may be meltdowns, whining, and exhaustion involved, but you won’t know unless you try and it will be worth it! Merry Christmas, Mamas!
Featured Events:
If you are looking to make this season even more magical, OWA Parks & Resorts has you covered! From game nights to breakfast with Santa, OWA offers so many ways to celebrate all month long! Check out their schedule of events below, or visit https://visitowa.com/christmas-at-owa/ to find out more!
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, December 1st
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
Thursday, December 5th
5:30 – 8:30 pm: Game Night Thursdays in Downtown OWA
Saturday, December 7th
1:00 – 4:00 pm and 5:00 – 7:00 pm: Santa Paws
Sunday, December 8th
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
Thursday, December 12th
5:30 – 8:30 pm: Game Night Thursdays in Downtown OWA
Saturday, December 14th
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
-:00 – 6:00 pm: Elf Academy in Downtown OWA
Sunday, December 15th
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
1:00 – 6:00 pm: Elf Academy in Downtown OWA
Thursday, December 19th
9:00 – 11:00 am: Breakfast with Santa
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
5:30 – 8:30 pm: Game Night Thursdays in Downtown OWA
Friday, December 20th
9:00 – 11:00 am: Breakfast with Santa
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
Saturday, December 21st
9:00 – 11:00 am: Breakfast with Santa
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
12:00 – 6:00 pm: Sugarplum Festival
Sunday, December 22nd
9:00 – 11:00 am: Breakfast with Santa
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
12:00 – 6:00 pm: Sugarplum Festival
Monday December 23rd
9:00 – 11:00 am: Breakfast with Santa
1:00 – 4:00 pm, 5:00 – 7:00 pm: The North Pole
Daphne
December 5 – Daphne’s Annual Tree Lighting
Daphne’s Annual Tree Lighting Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Daphne City Hall, featuring musical guest Roman Street! Train rides, caroling, children’s activities, food trucks and more! Activities start at 5:00 PM, program starts at 6:00 PM.
Food & Treats scheduled to be on site: That’s My Dogg, Ice Cream Social, Cloud Mountain Coffee, Press & Co (hot chocolate), Tap & Pour (holiday cotton candy), and Goody Goodie Sweets & Treats.
December 5-23 – Nights in Lights Coastal Christmas Walk
Coastal Church in Daphne is hosting Nights in Lights for a Christmas Lights Walk! From December 5th-23rd, Thursdays through Sundays. This will take place on the Daphne Location along the 1/2 mile walking trail. These lights will surely put you in the Christmas spirit! We also will have some additional fun things throughout the weekends for you to be apart of and even some fun Christmas treats in our cafe! Friday nights we will have Santa here for you to take photos with! Children ages 3 and older must have a ticket. Tickets are $5 plus tax.
December 6 – Christmas at the Y!
Everyone in the community is welcome! Join us for an evening of Christmas fun at the YMCA in Daphne at 4PM. We will have hot chocolate, snacks, pictures with Santa and a Silent Auction!
December 6, 7, 8 – Come & Behold Him: A Festival of Nativities
Join us as we kick off the lovely season of advent for a beautiful exhibit of over 100 nativities from all around the world. This event is free of charge and open to everyone!
Friday December 6 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday December 7: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Sunday December 8: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
December 7 – Daphne Christmas Parade
The Daphne Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Olde Towne Daphne along the Main Street Parade Route. Join us for this holiday favorite!
December 7, 14 – Christmas Kids Art Camp
Choose from 2 dates Dec 7th or Dec 14th! We are going to have so much fun painting some Christmas crafts and making some cool handprint ornaments! Spots are very limited so don’t wait to sign up! Sign up by visiting www.rosedowndesigns.com. $60 for the day. Ages 6 and up!
December 7 – Jordan Beech Christmas: FREE Photo Setups and Photos with Santa
Admission
Event Donations: Not Required But Appreciated – Robertsdale Blessing Barn
We will have multiple Christmas photo props and backdrops for you to enjoy just like our Fall Photo Day. Bring your phone or a photographer, both are welcome. We will have a professional Santa At JBFV from 3-6PM. Bring your kiddos and get your Christmas pictures!
Pony Rides – $5.00 Each Cash Only
Horse Treats – $2.00
Please NO Carrots due to allergies
Food Trucks, Pop Up Christmas Shopping
Event Times
1:00PM-2:00PM
Sensory Friendly Photos ONLY
We’re offering a sensory-friendly photoshoot time before the main event to ensure a calm and enjoyable experience for all kids. If you plan on arriving early for open barn, please be respectful of the sensory-friendly photoshoot.
2:00PM-6:00PM
Open Barn Photos – Everyone is welcome!
December 9 – Pictures With Santa
The big man himself will be on location at the Waterfront Monday, December 9th for fun and pictures with the whole family. 5:30PM to 7:30PM!
December 11 – Christmas Cookie Decorating and Santa Visit
Join us at the Eastern Shore Cafe from 5 to 7PM for a fun-filled afternoon of cookie decorating for the kids and hot coffee and conversation for the adults with the Daphne Police Department. Santa Claus will also be making an appearance!
December 13 – Daphne “Snow” & Movie Night in the Park
Join us for Daphne’s “Snow” & Movie Night in the Park Friday, December 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Al Trione Sports Complex. Christmas movies, “Snowzilla,” inflatables, food trucks and more will make for this festive family favorite!
December 13 – Gift Make-n-Take
Stop by the Community Room in the Daphne Library on 12/13 between 1:30 and 4:30 pm to decorate a gift bag and make a holiday gift craft for someone special!
December 13 – ACS presents Parents’ Night Out: DIY Snow Globe Spectacular
Take the night off to prepare, wrap, or just relax while we take care of the kiddos! The fun will take place at Ascension Christian School from 5PM to 8PM. Activities include DIY Snow Globe Craft, dinner provided, hot cocoa & treats, and fun and games to keep the little ones entertained! Limited spots available! $40 for the first child, $20 for sibling
December 14 – Lake Forest Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast Buffet at 18th Hole Grill, Winter Wonderland Theme
$6 for adults kids 10 and under free
Reservations only for 8 AM or 9 AM time slots. Please call the office at 251.626.0788 or email lakeforestcc@lakeforestdaphne.com
to reserve your spot today.
LFPOA Member Only Event
December 15 – 3rd Annual Christmas on the Farm
Special VIP experience: One hour ahead of opening, from 1-2 pm, we will offer a VIP experience, only for VIP ticketholders (30 children max). Each child will get to meet a special green guy, make (and take) an ornament, enjoy some Christmas punch, as well as a Christmas cupcake, and take home a palm-sized Highland cow stuffy. Stay for open play after!
General Admission Experience: We will have Christmas music playing, as well as our bubble machines and snow foam machine going. June, Daisy and Duke, our mini cows, will have on Santa hats or something similarly cute. We will provide carrot sticks to feed the donkeys. There will be a make and take reindeer food activity station. You may just end up in line behind a fuzzy green guy who is going to try to steal Christmas.
Tara Miller Photography will be here to capture some cute family or kid photos WITH SANTA, at no charge to you (tip encouraged). Brooklyn Photography will be here capturing candids, also at no cost to you (tips encouraged). We can’t wait to enjoy Christmas with all of you!
We will also have a farmstead Christmas market table set up. Some of our offerings will be: homemade vanilla extract, simmer pot kids, Christmas ornaments, Christmas scented room spray and cleaners, Christmas gifting ideas, and a few Christmas candles – come ready to shop!
Featured Food Trucks at this event – come hungry!
December 15 – Drive Thru Nativity
Join us at St. Paul’s Eastern Shore from 5 to 7PM, as we kick off the advent season with a guided drive thru live nativity on our beautiful campus. This annual event is a way to pause and reflect on the true meaning of the Christmas spirit.
December 16 – Santa Stories
Santa Claus is comin’ to the Daphne Public Library on December 16th! Choose your session, either 4 pm or 5 pm, and join Santa in the Community Room as he reads aloud his favorite stories. Have you photo taken with Santa and enjoy cookies and a cup of warm cocoa!
December 19,20 – Daphne’s Skating with Santa
Join us for Skating with Santa for TWO nights – December 19 AND December 20, 2024, 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!
Spanish Fort
Now-December 23 – Bicentennial Christmas Lights (Stockton)
Gates open promptly at 5:00 p.m. and will be glowing until 9:00 p.m. each night at Bicentennial Park in Stockton off 225. (Please note: We’ll be closed on December 8th and 15th, and in the case of inclement weather.) Our amazing team has worked tirelessly to create a truly magical experience for the community, and we can’t wait to share it with you! So, bundle up, get cozy in your warm vehicle, and drive over to Bicentennial Park—we’ll have the lights on just for you! Free, but donations are appreciated.
December 7 – Christmas Car Show
Come out and Bring your Trucks Jeeps Cars Motorcycles and Lets light up DoubleD’s. . Decorate your trucks for Christmas and win prizes. Have fun watch a movie play in the snow, bounce house , Pictures with santa, Grinch, crafts, movies at dark, and more and let’s have a good night at Double D’s Burger.
Free Entrance to look at Vehicles and Vote for your Favorite . Kids activities for Free
December 14 – Breakfast with Santa at California Dreaming
Join us for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14th from 8 – 10 AM at California Dreaming! Attendees will enjoy brunch from California Dreaming, photo session with Santa, cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar, and more! Reservations are OPEN for December 14th! California Dreaming is accepting reservations from 8-9:30 AM. Please go to https://californiadreaming.rest/location/spanish-fort-al/ to secure your spot today!
December 14 – Breakfast with the Grinch
Come out and Enjoy Pancakes and bacon with the Grinch from 8AM to 10AM at Double D’s in the Fort.
A Snowball fight is a must before you leave. A Grinch movie will be playing on the screen. Do not forget your camera to take your own Pictures with the Grinch.
December 14 – All Is Bright (SF Tree Lighting/Christmas Parade)
Bring the entire family out on Saturday, December 14th from 6-8 PM at the Eastern Shore Centre 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!
December 14 – Holiday Market & Family Day
Located at The Fort from 10 AM to 4 PM. Come join us at Double D’s Burger for a day filled with festive fun for the whole family! Our Holiday Market will feature local vendors offering unique gifts and goodies for everyone on your list. From handmade crafts to delicious treats, you’re sure to find something special.
While you shop, the kids can enjoy our fun activities, including crafts, games, inflatables and more. Plus, don’t forget to grab a bite to eat from Double D’s Burger – they’ll be serving up their famous burgers and fries all day long!
December 15 – Breakfast with Santa (Half Shell Oyster House)
Join us for a Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 15th from 8AM until 10AM! Bring the family and enjoy a delicious breakfast by Half Shell, take pictures with Santa, and support Belforest Elementary School PTO! You can purchase tickets for $12 at the door.
December 15 – Photos with Santa at Ed’s Seafood Shed
Bring your little ones to show if they’re on the Naughty or Nice list! Ed’s Seafood Shed, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Joyful memories await—don’t miss out!
December 15 – Pictures with Santa at PJ’s Coffee
Step into the holiday spirit with us at PJ’s Coffee Spanish Fort! Bring the whole family for a memorable photo session with Santa himself. While you’re there, enjoy a warm cup of coffee or hot cocoa. And that’s not all! The Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation (SFEEF) will be joining us for festive ornament decorating. Plus, if you’re dreading wrapping all those Christmas presents, bring them along! SFEEF is offering gift-wrapping services for donations. Let’s make this holiday season special together! 10% of our sales will also be donated to their organization. Please allow 3-5 days for us to crop/edit photos. All photos will be uploaded to our Facebook Photos page for FREE download.
Fairhope
December 6 – Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade
Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade takes to the streets of Fairhope on Friday, December 6, 2024.
The parade begins at 7:00 pm at the intersection of Morphy and Section Street and continues down Section to Oak Street. The excitement will build as more than 60 parade units dazzle the crowd in anticipation of Santa Claus’ arrival to Fairhope for the holiday season!
December 7 – Photos with Santa at Sunset Pointe
Come Join us Saturday December 7th for Santa!!!! 12 PM to 2 PM.
Don’t miss this great chance to get your Christmas pictures and have a delicious lunch also .
December 7 – Christmas at the Manger
Join us at Fairhope United Methodist Church from 8:30am to 10:30am, for a Christmas family pancake breakfast ($5/person)! We’ll have inflatables, pictures and story time with Santa, cookie decorating, and more! Proceeds go to our Men’s Ministries and kids’ camp scholarship funds.
December 7 – First Baptist’s Breakfast with Santa
Join us at First Baptist in Fairhope, from 9 am to 11 am. Preschool and Graded kids will be able to get picture made with Santa, enjoy breakfast, decorate a sugar cookie and write a letter to Santa. They will also enjoy making a fun Christmas craft, and hear the Christmas story. This event is free.
December 8 – Santa Photos at Panini Pete’s
HoHoHo! Santa is coming to town. Come see him this Sunday 12/8 at Panini Pete’s from 10:30-12:30. Grab some lunch while you visit St. Nick!
December 14 – A Night in Bethlehem
Come and experience what Bethlehem might have been like the night that Jesus was born. Your family will visit the bustling Bethlehem Marketplace where you will be able create unique keepsakes at the Carpenter’s Shop, the Spice Store, and more. Located at South River Church from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Silverhill
Now until December 24 – The Arctic Express 2024
All aboard the 2024 Arctic Express at Wales West Light Railway! Guests will ride “Dame Ann”, an authentic steam locomotive, through amazing lights, decorations, Christmas music, and SNOW on the way to the North Pole. You take home your own holiday family picture with Santa and each child gets a special TOY. Refreshments, mini train rides, hay-less hayride, playgrounds, and bounce house included in your ticket. Enjoy the snowball cannon for a slight fee. Food will be available for purchase at our Café (traditional fare) and Concessions stand (Kettle Corn and other treats). We also have a Gift Shop, perfect for the train enthusiast! Open 4pm to 9pm. Check site for daily schedule.
December 6 – Smalltown Christmas (Silverhill Christmas Parade)
Food trucks, parade at 6:30, visits with Santa, photobooth and more! Downtown Silverhill beginning at 6 PM, with festivities after the parade, so stick around.
December 7 – Down Home Christmas
Join in the unique shopping experience at Silverhill Covenant Church and shop the best handmade gifts from 9 am to 2 pm. Wreaths, charcuterie boards, breads, etc.
Loxley
December 7 – Jingle Jam 24
We cordially invite you to join us for a delightful Saturday morning at Loxley Church, 9 am to 11 am, filled with an array of engaging games, hearty laughter, and the captivating narrative of the most profound prophecy ever fulfilled—the birth of Jesus Christ. Following an hour of exhilarating activities, we will gather for a delectable pancake breakfast in the esteemed company of Santa Claus himself. This exceptional event promises to be a cherished family experience, creating enduring memories that will be treasured for a lifetime
December 13 – Christmas Parade
Parade route will begin at the Loxley Church of God and travel down Highway 59 and end at Loxley Municipal Park. Begins at 6 PM.
December 13 – Christmas in the Park
Join us for our 4th annual Christmas in the Park event held in Loxley Municipal Park from 7pm to 9pm. Immediately following the parade we will begin with our Lighting of the Tree ceremony and Festival of Trees celebration. There will also be food trucks, a gaming truck, face painting, live music, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus! Please bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures with Santa in his sleigh and a chair to enjoy the entertainment.
Robertsdale
December 7 – The Christmas Market
Join us at Needful Things & Unique Gifts from 2 PM to 6 PM. Get into the holiday spirit and festive shopping experience like no other before the Robertsdale Christmas Parade. Browse through a wide selection of handcrafted ornaments, unique decorations, and one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones.
Enjoy food trucks, delicious treats, and fun activities for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to find the perfect presents for everyone on your list.
Santa will be with us 4-6pm before the parade starts for pictures too! We can’t wait to see you there!
December 7 – Foster and Adoptive Services of Baldwin County Fundraiser
Come support the Foster and Adoptive Services of Baldwin County from 2 PM to 6 PM at Jilly’s Cafe. For a $10 donation, bring the family and enjoy pictures with Santa, hot chocolate bar, kids cookie decorating and coloring contest, a Chinese auction, and more!
December 13, 14, 15 – Walk Through Bethlehem
Join us the second weekend in December for an unforgettable experience. Walk through Bethlehem runs 6-8pm nightly (Dec 13, 14, 15) at Bethel Baptist Church.
Foley
December 7 – Foley’s Let It Snow (Foley Christmas Parade)
Join us in Heritage Park for Let it Snow Marketplace beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be kids activities, live entertainment and Santa will be joining us directly following the Christmas Parade at 11:00 a.m. Marketplace, kid activities and live entertainment will conclude at 2:00 p.m.
December 8, 14, 15, 19-23 – The North Pole
The North Pole is located in between Native Treasures and Pickleball at OWA. The North Pole is free to attend. Pictures with Santa are available for purchase. Personal photography is not permitted. Check out photo package pricing below!
- 1:00 – 4:00 pm and 5:00 – 7:00 pm:
- Professional photos with Santa, Letters to Santa, Festive crafts, Reindeer Games, where kids can play holiday-themed games and win jolly prizes, Refreshments station, with hot cocoa and festive cookies. *While supplies last*
Photo Packages
- Digital Only Package
- Includes every photo taken along with copyright release, No photos printed ~ Session for immediate family only
- $49.99
- Package OWA A
- One 5×7, Four wallets, Two 3.5×5’s
- $45.99
- Multiple Pose Package
December 13, 14 – Elf Academy
Do you have what it takes to be one of Santa’s little helpers? Become an honorary elf at Elf Academy in Downtown OWA! On December 13th and 14th, children of all ages can participate in an interactive experience throughout Downtown OWA to receive an honorary elf hat and certificate. Check out all the fun activities at Elf Academy below! Event is from 1 PM to 6 PM.
- Jingle Bell Bracelet Craft
- Ornament Decorating
- Snowball Toss
- Cookie Decorating
December 19-23 – Breakfast With Santa (OWA)
Join us for Breakfast, 9am to 11am with Santa at Storybook Manor in Downtown OWA on December 19th – 23rd! 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!
Storybook Manor is conveniently located next to OWA Theater, across from Native Treasures.
Tickets are $28.
December 21, 22 – Sugarplum Festival (OWA)
Enjoy the sweet holiday charm of the Sugarplum Festival at Downtown OWA on December 21st and 22nd! Stroll through Downtown OWA while browsing unique holiday gifts and sweet treats from local and regional vendors, enjoy live holiday performances, and show off your gingerbread house decorating skills in the gingerbread house competition. With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the most wonderful time to get into the Christmas spirit while supporting local artisans!
The Sugarplum Festival is free to enjoy. Follow link for schedule of events starting at noon!
Elberta
December 7 – Town of Elberta Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Parade at 5:30pm. Then come back to the Center of Town for Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Tree lighting, Cookies and Hot Chocolate and Movie Classics until around 10PM!
December 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 – The Christmas Trail at Graham Creek Nature Preserve
Join us for a magical evening as we light up the night with Christmas spirit along our enchanting wooden boardwalk! Perfect for the whole family, this festive event will be filled with holiday music, twinkling lights, and a sprinkle of “snow” and “fobbles” (bubbles + fog for added magic!).
Event Details: Dec 7, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Graham Creek Nature Preserve 2303 Wolf Bay Drive
Tickets: $5 per person (available at the door). Kids 2 & under are free!
Special Appearances: Santa will be available for pictures from 6-8 PM nightly
Snow Princesses will be available from 6:30-7:30 PM nightly
Warm up with:
Hot Chocolate & Coffee
Sweet Treats
December 13 – Christmas Festival
Join us from 4 pm to 6 pm at Elberta Middle School, for a fun-filled Christmas Festival with games, crafts, vendors, and a special appearance by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus!
Gulf Shores
December 7 – Breakfast with the Grinch
Bring the whole family for breakfast with the grinch from 8 am to 11 am! Enjoy some food, arts and crafts, and take a photo with the grinch!
$10 tickets for adults
$5 for grinches 12 and under
Email gulfevents.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov to reserve your tickets!
Event Address: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, 20249A State Park Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
December 7 – Wild Lights: Holiday Jeeps
Families – This family-friendly holiday night of fun will be held on December 7, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. “Holiday Jeeps” will create a winter wonderland of lights and showcase the incredible Jeeps in our community. The night will include photos with Santa, children’s arts & crafts, hot chocolate, and more!
Tickets to attend are $10 per person (2 and under free).
December 7 – Grinch Breakfast
Join us for a festive all-you-can-eat Holiday Breakfast at The Hangout! Begins at 9:30 AM.
Get ready for a morning filled with delicious food, fun costumes, and festive decorations! We have themed the restaurant as the mean one spends time to get in the spirit! So, get ready for delights and magical surprises at every turn!
Prices for the All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast: $19.99 for Adults $8.99 for Children 6-10 Free for Children 5 & under (limit 2 free 5 and under per check)
The All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast includes a platter of Biscuits and Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, and Breakfast Potatoes. For an additional charge, there will be specials for French Toast, Pancakes, and Fruit Plates. *Add-ons are priced per order.
December 7 – Breakfast with Santa
Join us for Breakfast with Santa on December 7th from 8 am – 11 am at Tacky Jacks! Kids 12 and under are $6, and adults are $12. The price includes breakfast and digital picture with the Big Guy!
December 8, 15 – A Very Merry Coastal Christmas
Bring the whole family out on December 8th OR 15th for a stroll through Whoville where you can meet the Grinch, enjoy whovilicious treats, crafts, enchanted trail, light displays, and live entertainment from 5 PM to 8 PM. This event is FREE for everyone. Event Address: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, 20249A State Park Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
December 9, 16, 23 – Monday Movie Night at The Hangout
Get into the holiday spirit with us every Monday in December from 5 PM to 7 PM! Enjoy a different holiday classic each week as we cozy up under the stars with family and friends. From heartwarming tales to laugh-out-loud comedies, we’ll be showing a variety of holiday favorites to keep the season bright! Bring your loved ones, grab some snacks, and settle in for a magical movie night at The Hangout!
Movie Schedule:
December 9th: The Grinch
December 16th: Elf
December 23rd: The Polar Express
December 14 – Breakfast With Santa
Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa on Saturday, December 14, as the City of Gulf Shores hosts Breakfast with Santa at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. Beginning at 8 a.m., families can dive into a wholesome breakfast complete with sausage, bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Admission for Breakfast with Santa is $6.00, while children 3 and under are free. Children will also receive a complimentary picture with Santa.
December 14 – Selfies With Santa
Grab your cameras and join us at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Take your holiday photo with Santa in the giraffe pavilion. Included with regular zoo admission. Zoo members are free. Event is from 11am to 2pm.
December 14 – Lulu’s Lighted Boat Parade
Come by LuLu’s for a magical night in the Waterway Village with the LuLu’s Lighted Boat Parade!
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at dark (around 5pm)
We like to celebrate the Holidays Gulf Coast style with brightly decorated boats to light up the night!
The lighted boats will leave LuLu’s Gulf Shores and Homeport Marina at dark and head east to the Wharf in Orange Beach. The lighted boat parade will be visible along Canal Road in Gulf Shores to Orange Beach and at the Wharf.
December 15 – Sunliner Diner Brunch With Santa
Ho-ho-ho! Santa’s coming to town! Photo Ops with Santa and his sleigh, Brunch, a snow machine, little elves workshop, and milk and cookies!
Bring the kids for a fun-filled morning of breakfast, snow, and holiday cheer at Sunliner Gulf Shores on December 21st from 9 AM to 2 PM. Reserve your spot today: https://www.vbt.io/goto/9pcY
Tickets $20, 12 and under; $25 adults. Book online for this price.
December 19 – Holiday Ornament Storytime
Join us at Thomas B Norton Library at 10:30am. Don’t leave your tree without the perfect holiday decoration! Decorate an ornament with our library staff and Santa’s helpers. We will be singing our favorite holiday songs and enjoying a great story too!
December 21 – LuLu’s Christmas Cookie Movie Night
Free Family Fun in December at LuLu’s!
Join us for a cozy night of Christmas Cookies, Popcorn, Hot Chocolate and the movie FROZEN! It might even SNOW! Kids Eat Free with the purchase of an Adult Meal! Complimentary Popcorn, Christmas Cookies and Hot Chocolate! We are hoping to use our large inflatable screen on the LuLu’s Beach, however this will be weather permitting. Please feel free to bring beach blanket or chairs. We will have some seating available. If too chilly/windy/rainy, we will move inside to the Crazy Sista Corner with heaters and plenty of chairs/seating areas.
Orange Beach
December 6-24 – Photos With Santa
Ho Ho Holiday photo time with Santa at The Wharf on weekends from November 15 – Christmas Eve. HE’S REALLY HERE. The Jolly Claus has checked his list already — twice, actually — so make sure you are on your best behavior when you snap a frame-worthy photo. Children can also bring their wish list letters to give to him or write one in his village.
Event Schedule:
Open weekends only. Special holiday hours apply.
Regular Hours
Friday: 3–6 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: Noon – 6 pm
Special Hours
December 21-23: 10 am – 6 pm
December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10 am – 2 pm
Where: The Wharf Store, Suite D118 | next to the Boat Bar
Cost: Various photo packages available
December 7 – Santa Drop
We kick-off the Christmas holidays with our annual Santa Drop here at the World Famous Flora-Bama! You don’t need to pay 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!
December 10 – Christmas Party! (4th-12th graders)
Join us at the Orange Beach Public Library at 4PM for Christmas Music trivia, cookie decorating, and a game of Dirty Santa! If you’d like to participate in Dirty Santa, please bring a $5-10 wrapped gift!
Please call, message us, or sign up in person to register so we know how many snacks to provide for.
December 14 – Family Photos With the Grinch
All the way from Mount Crumpit, The Grinch himself is BACK! Join us at Zeke’s Restaurant for an opportunity to meet the Grinch in person. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, complete with complimentary candy canes and hot cocoa for all! Be sure to dress in your most festive attire to fully embrace the holiday spirit, and don’t forget your camera to capture all the magic!
When: Saturday, December 14th from 11am-2pm!
Where: Zeke’s Landing | 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach AL
December 15 – Meet Santa at the Gulf
Come out for a festive day at The Gulf! Bring the family, from 1 to 3pm, snap some family photos with Santa, and enjoy great food, holiday cocktails, and Gulf Coast vibes.
Whether you’re making memories or just soaking up the holiday cheer, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
December 17 – Very Merry Christmas Party: With Santa!
Join us at Orange Beach Public Library at 10:30am for festive Christmas stories and holiday snacks with special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Afterward, enjoy pictures with Santa, ornament decorating, and a fun elf scavenger hunt around the library.
All ages welcome!
December 20 – Christmas Movie Night
Please join us at Al’s Parkour Park for a showing of the Grinch (2018 version) at 6:00 PM. Get there early for some FREE popcorn and hot chocolate. Admission is FREE and you will need to bring a blanket or chair for seating. Parking is available at the Sportsplex trailhead.
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