Wales West Pumpkin Patch Express
Wales West Silverhill, AlabamaCome ride "Dame Ann", an authentic steam locomotive, to the Pumpkin Patch and spooky maze (optional). 4-7pm Kiddy friendly day train. 7PM starts the SCARY night train. Everyone gets a FREE pumpkin! Refreshments, mini train rides, hay-less hayride, and bounce house included in your ticket. Enjoy the potato 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!
Harvest Jam at Eastern Shore Centre
Eastern Shore CentreGet ready to {JAM} with us! Harvest Jam is BACK! Join Eastern Shore Centre for Harvest Jam on Friday, October 31st from 4 - 6PM! Enjoy live music, pop-ups, spook-tacular treats, shopping, kids activities, and OF COURSE trick-or-treating! Located on The Green near California Dreaming.
Market in the Park
Cathedral Square, Mobile, AlabamaShop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park! This fall, Market in the Park will run every Saturday from October 11 through November 15. Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. We're proud to support our community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all. Every Saturday, the market will open at Cathedral Square at 7:30 a.m. and close at noon.
Gulf Coast Mac Down
Mardi Gras ParkHow can it PASTAbly be National Pasta Month already? Each October, we celebrate our favorite pastas that go best with our favorite comfort food and staple, mac and cheese.
Fall Carnival
The Fort Park at Spanish Fort CenterJoin us November 1st, from 3–6 PM for an afternoon full of family fun! Entry is just $10 per person and includes unlimited access to the bounce house, carnival games, and cake walk. Bring a pair of gently used or new shoes to donate and get $2 off your entry! Plus—don’t miss our Silent Auction with amazing prizes like a charter boat voucher, movie tickets, restaurant gift cards, and more!All proceeds benefit Anthony’s School for Incredibly Exceptional People. bounce house, carnival games, cake walk and face painting. If you bring a pair of shoes $ 2 off your admission cost!All benefits go towards Anthony’s School for Incredibly Exceptional People
Market in the Park
Cathedral Square, Mobile, AlabamaShop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park! This fall, Market in the Park will run every Saturday from October 11 through November 15. Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. We're proud to support our community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all. Every Saturday, the market will open at Cathedral Square at 7:30 a.m. and close at noon.
Veteran’s Day Parade
Downtown FairhopeThe City of Fairhope will honor our military veterans with the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8th, beginning at 10 a.m. from the Fairhope Civic Center. The parade will feature local veterans’ organizations, military vehicles, the Fairhope High School Band, and the Daphne High School ROTC. Leading this year’s procession will be Fairhope’s 2025 Veteran of the Year. Before the parade, a light breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. in the Civic Center lobby for all veterans and parade participants.
Fall Fest 2025
Tensaw Holiness Church StocktonWe are so excited about our Fall Festival !!Everyone is invited and everything this free!
Fall Festival
South River Park ChurchNovember 9th from 2:00-4:00 we will have a bounce house, big slide, hotdogs, popcorn, snow cones, trunk-n-treat, and carnival games. We are also excited to have Yurak Photography's Photo Booth for everyone to take home free printed pictures! Feel free to wear a costume or come as you are, but be ready to take some candy and little toys home!
Christmas Jubilee 2025 – Junior League of Mobile
Mobile Convention Center Mobile, AlabamaKick off your holiday shopping and support your community at Junior League of Mobile’s annual Christmas Jubilee located at the Mobile Convention Center. The Gulf Coast’s greatest holiday market features a variety of merchants from around the country under one roof for three exciting days of shopping! Step into the holiday spirit! After shopping, refuel at our open concession stands and enjoy delicious offerings from local food vendors. For guests 21 and over, a cash bar will be available during market hours. And don’t worry—we didn’t forget the kids! Santa Claus will be there to spread some cheer. Participation in Junior League of Mobile’s largest fundraiser – as a merchant or a shopper – makes a direct impact on the Mobile and Baldwin County communities through the development of Junior League of Mobile volunteers and the numerous local agencies and programs with which Junior League of Mobile partners. Make your plans now to join us this year for our 41st annual Christmas Jubilee! Location:Mobile Convention Center Dates:Friday, November 14 through Sunday, November 16, 2025 VIP Shopping Hours:Friday, November 14 – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. General Admission Hours:Friday, November 14 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, November 15 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday, November 16 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Market in the Park
Cathedral Square, Mobile, AlabamaShop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park! This fall, Market in the Park will run every Saturday from October 11 through November 15. Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. We're proud to support our community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all. Every Saturday, the market will open at Cathedral Square at 7:30 a.m. and close at noon.
Butts, Spuds, and Brews Festival
13319 County Rd 3 Fairhope, AlabamaJoin us for the Butts, Spuds and Brews Festival. This event is to benefit the Barnwell Community Centers efforts to renovate the historic community center building.There will be craft vendors, a kid zone(free for the kiddos), tons of amazing food and cold brews. Do not miss out on live music all day long and a performance by Zachary Thomas Diedrich Band.
Christmas Market at Brodie’s Cream and Bean
Town of Silverhill, AlabamaJoin us for our yearly Christmas Market Day at Brodie's Cream & Bean. This fun, family friendly event will have local artists, crafts, clothing, and amazing food! It is the perfect day to shop local for one of a kind Christmas gifts!
15th Annual Daphne Christmas Extravaganza Gift Show
Daphne Civic CenterWelcome to our 15th Christmas Extravaganza Annual event that will be back at the Daphne Civic Center again in 2025!! Get all of your Christmas Gift needs offering you everything from Jewelry to gifts, accessories, fashion and so much more. A variety of unique seasonal and gift items including those unusual pieces for the "person who has everything". Vendor spots are available and going quick so please let us know if you are interested by emailing studioglitzevents@gmail.com Please make sure that if you are a direct marketing organization to check first to see if your business is not already taken. $5 entry with kids 12 and under free/VIP Tickets $20.00 (includes shopping bag)
Thankful Fall Festival
Union Baptist ChurchTrain tides, inflatables, games, food and vendors!! Lots of family fun!!
Living History Festival
Colonial Fort CondeExperience the 18th century at Colonial Fort Condé as history is brought to life through the demonstration of everyday activities of Mobile’s past. How did they do their laundry? Did they really use a feather to write with? What money did they use? Did they bathe? Find out these answers and many more when you visit on November 15th! In addition to stations teaching about daily life, there will also be musket and sword fighting demonstrations every hour as well as our local chapter of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers. For questions or more information, please contact Kyle Williams at 251-544-5480 or email k.williams@historymuseumofmobile.com Admission to this event at Colonial Fort Condé is FREE. (Note: Admission to the History Museum of Mobile is separate if you wish to visit those exhibits.) In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors.
TPC West Mobile Fall Festival
TPC MobileJoin Us for our Fall Festival November 15 form 5pm-7pmWe will be having chili and hotdogs! We will have games, hayrides and much more fun! Come fellowship with us!
10th Anniversary Fall Festival
American Autism and Rehabilitation Center Daphne, AlabamaJoin Us for a Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival! The American Autism & Rehabilitation Center invites you to a special community event on Friday, November 21st, from 4-6pm celebrating our 10th anniversary. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun activities designed for all children, including those with special needs and their siblings. Best of all, it’s FREE and open to everyone! Activities Include:LIVE Music Delicious Food Truck The Dashing Doxie coffee truck Game Truck Snow Cones Fire Truck Live Animals Fun Games Pumpkin Painting Bouncy House Hayride Photo Opportunities Balloon artist Face paint & SO MUCH MORE! This event will be sensory-friendly to ensure an enjoyable experience for all. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of family fun and celebration! Location: American Autism & Rehabilitation Center Date: Friday, November 21st Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lighting of the Tree
Mardi Gras ParkExperience the magic of the season! Join us on November 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mardi Gras Park for the City of Mobile's annual Lighting of the Tree celebration. Get ready for a night of local vendors, delicious food trucks, holiday crafts, games, inflatables, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself! Don’t miss the chance to create lasting holiday memories at this magical evening of festive fun. This is a FREE event for all ages. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets to sit on while enjoying the performances and ceremony. Entertainment Schedule 5:30 PM — MPRD Community Mass Choir5:45 PM — Danze 101 Academy of Ballet Studio & Company6:00 PM — Santa Claus arrives6:20 PM — Incoming Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis lights the tree7:00 - 8:30 PM — Live performance by Vocalocity
Baldwin County Christmas Events
Check out our most up to date list of Christmas and Holiday Events here: Baldwin County Family Holiday Event Guide 2025 - MOB Moms Ongoing Events Santa Photos | The Wharf Store, Suite D118 | November 14th-December 24th | Times Vary 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 Christmas Tales Reading | Bass Pro Spanish Fort | Every Tuesday November 18th – December 23rd | 5pm-5:45pm Special Christmas Tales Reading, Every Tuesday until Christmas. Reserve your spot today! Photos with Santa | Eastern Shore Center | November 22nd – December 24th | Times Vary 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 3rd Annual Grand Holiday Stroll | The Grand Hotel | Nov 29th – Jan 1 | 5pm – 8pm 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). Learn more and reserve tickets here: Holiday Stroll Availability and Tickets. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED (Save by purchasing your tickets online in advance! All tickets at the door will be $20 plus applicable taxes.) Children Aged 2 Years or Younger May Attend Complimentary. Public Welcome. Christmas at Bicentennial Park/Drive Thru Light Display | December 2nd – December 23rd | 5pm-9pm 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! Schedule of Events Fairhopes’ Annual Lighting of the Trees | Downtown Fairhope | November 20th | 6p 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! Christmas on the Coast | Halstead Amphitheater on the Fairhope Campus | November 20th | 7pm Enjoy free photo booth fun, ornament painting and a petting zoo. Roswell and friends food truck on site! Breakfast with Santa | Bass Pro Shop Spanish Fort | November 22nd | 9am The day is coming quickly, and space is limited this year. Please make your reservations soon. See you there! Christmas Tree Lighting & Fireworks show at OWA | Downtown OWA | November 22nd | 2p-8p Celebrate the magic of the holidays at our annual Tree Lighting at Downtown OWA on Saturday, November 22nd. Experience the holiday spirit as the heart of Downtown OWA comes alive with live entertainment and a one-of-a-kind Christmas Tree Show. From performances by Brody Gravitt and Ballet Pensacola, to meet & greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, this event promises to be a day of festive celebration. Join us for the grand moment when we countdown to light our 36-foot-tall Christmas tree, followed by fireworks and a synchronized tree light show. Looking to spread the holiday cheer? Bring a toy donation to support Toys for Tots. Gather your loved ones and make lasting memories as we welcome the holiday season together! This event is free to attend in Downtown OWA. No admission required. The 2nd Annual Coastal Christmas Market | Orange Beach Civic Center | Nov. 22nd-Nov. 23rd 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! Movie in the Street: On Fairhope Avenue | Downtown Fairhope | November 22nd | 6:30pm 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! The North Pole | Downtown OWA | November 28th-30th | Times Vary 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. Christmas Market | VFW Elberta Post 5658 – Elberta | November 29 | 9am-5pm 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. Christmas Open House | Magnolia Springs Pharmacy | November 30th | 1pm-5pm 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! OB Christmas Tree Lighting and Drone Show | The Wharf | Dec 2nd | 5:30pm 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! Summerdale’s Christmas Lights in the Park | Pioneer Park – Summerdale | December 2nd | 5:30pm 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. Community Christmas at Sims Park | Johnnie Sims Park – Gulf Shores | December 4th | 5:30pm 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. Daphne’s Annual Tree Lighting | Daphne City Hall | Dec 4th | 6pm 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 Fest | Blackburn Park – Bay Minette | December 5th & 6th | 11am 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. Foley’s Christmas in the Park | Heritage Park | Dec 5th | 6pm 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. Smalltown Christmas | 15965 Silverhill Avenue, Silverhill AL | December 5th | 6:30pm Our annual Christmas parade! Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade | Downtown Fairhope | December 5th | 6:30pm-9pm The North Pole | Downtown OWA | December 5th-7th | Times Vary 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. Breakfast with Santa | Fairhope Elks Lodge No. 1879 | December 6th | 9am-11am 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) Pancakes with Santa | Loxley Church of Grace | December 6th | 9am-11am 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 Foley Christmas Parade | Heritage Park – Foley | December 6th | 10am-11am 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 Saturday | Fairhope Museum of History | December 6th | 10:30am-12pm 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. Santa Drop | Flora-Bama...