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 Sunday, November 24 Time 12 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.

Join us for our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Monday, November 25th 5:30-7:30! Experience the magic of the holiday season as we gather to light up our beautifully decorated tree. Enjoy festive music, warm refreshments, food trucks, and activities for the whole family. This joyful event marks the start of the holiday celebrations, so bring your loved ones and share in the spirit of the season. Don’t miss the special guest appearance from Santa, and be sure to capture the moment as we illuminate the night! Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree in the “Tinsel Takedown” Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Each guest will receive one free ticket to cast their vote. There will be additional tickets available for $1.00 per ticket. Proceeds from the competition will benefit the Chamber’s Christmas Giveback Campaign.  

About Get ready to deck the halls and celebrate the holiday season with the arrival of our Christmas Tree Farm! This enchanting event will transport you into a festive wonderland, perfect for families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts alike. Where Gravel parking lot behind Portside on Main Date Wednesday, November 27 Time 10 am - 6 pm Event Schedule Open daily until trees are gone Cost Trees starting at $70+ Christmas tree stands starting at $15 Other  Fresh-cut Wisconsin trees –Balsam Firs, Fraser Firs and Canaan Fir trees.

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.

Mobile, it's time to gear up for the ultimate Iron Bowl Watch Party at Mardi Gras Park on November 30! No matter if you're backing Roll Tide or War Eagle, the festivities start two hours before kickoff with live music, fun activities, and all the Iron Bowl excitement you can imagine. Round up your crew, pack your chairs, and get ready for an epic day of football, fun, and fanfare. Don’t miss out on the biggest game day celebration in the city! Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024 Time: Two Hours Before Kickoff Location: Mardi Gras Park (109 Government St.) Stay up-to-date on this event and others by opting in for Text Notifications! For Events Notifications, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896. For further inquiries, please email events@cityofmobile.org or contact us at 251-208-1550. This is a rain-or-shine event. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

Join us for Small Business Saturday on November 30 at Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile, where we’re celebrating local businesses and the vibrant community they create! Spend the day exploring unique shops, discovering one-of-a-kind treasures, and supporting your favorite local vendors. With live entertainment, and festive fun, it’s the perfect way to kick off your holiday shopping while supporting the heart of Mobile’s small business scene. Don’t miss this chance to shop local and make a big impact! Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024 Time: Noon-4:00 PM Location: Downtown Mobile Register to become a vendor at Small Business Saturday. Stay up-to-date on this event and others by opting in for Text Notifications! For Events Notifications, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896. For further inquiries, please email events@cityofmobile.org or contact us at 251-208-1550. This is a rain-or-shine event. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

About Shop smart. Shop local. With an abundance of home-grown retailers and restaurants, The Wharf is the premier stop along your shopping route to purchase regional goods, products and services for the holidays. Plus, who doesn’t love a good gift card? So, come out to support your community and get all of your must-have items for loved ones this giving season! Where Various Merchants Date Saturday, November 30 Time 10 am - 6 pm Other Merchant Deals Villaggio Grille, Ginny Lane Bar & Grill, YoHo Rum & Tacos + Mile Marker 158 Dockside will all be offering a gift card special: Buy one gift card of an amount and the second gift card of the same amount is half off. Gift cards can be purchased at any of the locations, and they are universal to the 4 restaurants. Offer Valid 11 am - 9 pm. Utopia: 20% Off all sale & regular priced items High Cotton: 25% off PJ Salvage & Bobi clothing lines The Wharf Store: 50% off all Pelagic Gear (Men/Women/Youth) $20 tees (select styles/sizes) $25 Christmas tees (adults) $15 Christmas tees (youth) Gulf Coast House of Jerky:  Buy 4 packs of any jerky get a fifth one half off Spend $115.00 get a FREE House of Jerky backpack The Sugar Shack & Cafe: Buy an order of beignets, get a FREE cup of coffee Spend $20 or more, get a FREE, good humor ice cream B1G1 FREE Halloween Candy Build-A-Bear Workshop: Buy One, Get One $14 on Select Furry Friends $10 Skoosherz $29 Advent calendars Elite Body Solutions: 25% Off Weight Loss packages 10-15% Off Instasculpting packages Gift Card Sale: Get $125 for $100 Get $250 for $200 Get $625 for $500 Fish on a Dish: 40% Off Rhythm Clocks 25% Off Jewelry (consignment jewelry not included) 25% off Solar Wind Chimes 50% Off select group of local art

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. 6-7 p.m.

Who's ready for a Hero Party? We are, and so is our good friend Dog Man! Join us for a hot-diggity-dog bash on December 7, 2024, 3-5:15PM, in celebration of the next installment in the Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series, Dog Man: Big Jim Begins! Dog Man fans should expect Dog Man-themed activities, treats, giveaways, photo opportunity, and a visit from our favorite crime fighter. With everything this celebration offers, it's time to suit up with Dog Man and the newest hero on the block--Big Jim! Important event ticket information: For this event, we ask patrons to choose their entry time. Participants will select a ticket for entry at either 3pm or 4:15pm. Participants will be given one hour in the party space. Siblings are welcome to attend, but only one party pack will be provided per purchased copy of Dog Man: Big Jim Begins from the Haunted Book Shop. We will not have additional packs available. Reserve sibling spots using the Sibling Attendee Add-on Ticket, which is free, but will help us know when to cap tickets and plan refreshments. To attend the hero party, purchase of the book from The Haunted Book Shop is required. Everyone loves a hero, so don't take a cat nap on Dog Man! Reserve your copy of Dog Man: Big Jim Begins today. This event will sellout, so select your preferred time now and get ready for a HERO PARTY!

Get ready for a sweet and creative day at Kids Day - Cookies & Canvas: Holiday Paint Party! Join us for a FREE, fun-filled event where kids can unleash their inner artists while decorating cookies and painting their very own canvas masterpiece. And the best part? Santa Claus will be making a special appearance to spread holiday cheer and take photos with all the little ones! It’s the perfect way to kick off the season with festive treats, creativity, and a visit from Santa himself. Don’t miss out on this magical day of fun! Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Mardi Gras Park (109 Government St.) Secure your spot today! While this fun-filled event is FREE, we kindly ask you to register so we can ensure an awesome experience for everyone. Stay up-to-date on this event and others by opting in for Text Notifications! For Events Notifications, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896. For further inquiries, please email events@cityofmobile.org or contact us at 251-208-1550. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

This Year, We will line up behind the Football Field on Kichler Circle starting around 4:30 and be ready to Roll at 5:30. THIS MEANS….. Illinois Street will be a THROW street… So THROWS start by the EHS Parking LOT …. not the LINE UP (it will be on Kichler Circle) The Parade will ROLL Down Illinois Street, people can fill all the streets, we will run Illinois South to 98, then East to the Center of Town, then North on Co. Road 83 and North BACK TO EHS and Kichler Circle… This means …. WE WILL COMPLETELY WALK THE SQUARE AROUND THE TOWN…. So everyone gets to see everything!!! 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! Admission: Free

AdmissionEvent 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(We will take breaks every 30 minutes to hydrate and feed our horses & ponies.)Horse Treats - $2.00Please NO Carrots due to allergies Food TrucksPop Up Christmas Shopping Event Times 1:00PM-2:00PMSensory Friendly Photos ONLYWe’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-6:00PMOpen Barn Photos - Everyone is welcome!

Join us for "A Perfectly Southern Afternoon with Lynn Oldshue" on December 8th, at The Haunted Book Shop, where we'll be celebrating the release of Our Southern Souls, Vol. II. Author Lynn Oldshue invites us into the heart of the South with her fantastic collection 'Our Southern Souls, Vol. II'. This compelling anthology presents narratives that are humorous, gut-wrenching, inspiring, and deeply connected with history. The stories act as reminders of the trials and tribulations we humans conquer daily, offering intimate glimpses into the dualistic nature of mankind, tearing at the fabric of the broken and the beautiful within all of us. Lynn Oldshue's acute observations immersed in Southern charm offer a window into diverse and resilient souls, encouraging readers to turn inward and reflect upon their own stories. Attendees will be treated to an in-conversation with Lynn featuring Mobile's own Kelly Finley. Afterwards, patrons will have an opportunity to engage with the author during the book signing. We welcome all literary enthusiasts to immerse in an afternoon of authentic southern storytelling and help celebrate Lynn's latest offering. Reserve your copy and spot today. To enter the signing line, we kindly ask attendees to purchase a copy of Our Southern Souls, Vol II from The Haunted Book Shop.