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Photos with Santa

Eastern Shore Centre

Ho Ho Happy Holidays! Santa returns to his magical home at Eastern Shore Centre beginning Friday, 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

Ice Skating Rink Presented by Pepsi

The Wharf

*Be sure to note the holiday schedule for this event!*   Let us bring winter to you! Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice from November 15 - January 20. Skate on Tuesdays through December 10 for Skate 5, Give 5 and a $5 donation will be made in your honor for Toys for Tots. Bring an empty 20oz Pepsi product + receive $1 off at the Ice Rink! Event Schedule November 15-24: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm November 25-27 + 29-30 (Thanksgiving Break): 10 am – 10 pm November 28 (Thanksgiving Day): CLOSED December 1-December 22: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm December 23: 10 am - 10 pm December 24 (Christmas Eve): 12-4 pm December 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED December 26-28: 10 am – 10 pm December 29: Sunday: Noon - 8 pm December 30: 10 am - 10 pm December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10 am – Midnight January 1-4: 10 am – 10 pm January 5-19: Monday-Friday: 4-10 pm Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 8 pm January 20: 10 am - 10 pm Concessions by Kilwins: Click here to view the full menu Other All skaters are required to complete a waiver before coasting on blades along the Gulf Coast with us. Sign the e-waiver before you arrive to save time in line. Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support of the ice rink. Presenting Sponsor: Pepsi Gold Sponsors: City of Orange Beach Sawgrass Bronze Sponsors: Baldwin EMC Wharf Rental Management GS&OB Tourism Speed Skater: Beebe’s Pest Control Hub International Support Skater: Hancock Whitney The Island Church LOOK Dental & Vision Spectrum Resorts Springhill Suites YoHo Rum & Tacos B&T Marine

Photos with Santa at the Wharf

The Wharf Store

About 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. Where The Wharf Store, Suite D118 | next to the Boat Bar Date Friday, November 29 Time 3 pm - 6 pm 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 Other Various photo packages available.

Ongoing

Little Explorers Sensory Play and Learn

Spanish Fort Public Library

Join the Spanish Fort Public Library Tuesdays for Little Explorers Sensory Play & Learn with Ms. Surani.Come explore sensory play through a new program for preschoolers. Register here:https://www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org/sfplevents# Best for ages 3 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions please email librarian@cityofspanishfort.com Space is limited.Each individual child must be registered to participate. The "More Info" button will be available below when registration opens.

Free

The Arctic Express-2024

Wales West Silverhill

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!