To find our most up to date Mobile Area Christmas events list, visit Top Family-Friendly Christmas Events in the Mobile Area 2025 - MOB Moms   TrainTastic Holiday Events TrainTastic is turning into a magical, train-themed winter wonderland this holiday season, packed with festive fun for all ages! Just a quick drive from Mobile to Gulfport, you can step into a glowing outdoor display featuring more than 2 million lights as you ride aboard their holiday train—easily one of the brightest and most cheerful rides along the Gulf Coast. Inside and out, the celebration continues with seasonal crafts, museum exploration, and plenty of sweet treats like hot chocolate and s’mores to keep spirits bright. Families can also enjoy special events throughout the season, including Breakfast with Santa, sock skating, The Polar Experience, and more holiday surprises. Ongoing Events Bellingrath 30th Annual Christmas in Lights DATE: Nov. 21 – Jan. 6, 2026 | Closed Nov. 26,  Nov. 27, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1 | TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Explore the enchanting 30th Annual Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens & Home — a festive paradise on the Gulf Coast! Wander through a dazzling 65-acre Garden estate adorned with thousands of twinkling lights. The Bellingrath Home adds to the holiday ambiance with elegant décor and vibrant poinsettias. Discover the magic of Alabama as our talented staff handcrafts each light display with care and creativity. Immerse yourself in the season’s sounds with live musical performances throughout the Gardens. Savor the festive spirit with holiday treats and warm beverages — from seasonal delights to timeless favorites, there’s something for everyone. Create lasting memories with family and friends against the radiant backdrop of our displays. Bellingrath Gardens & Home’s Magic Christmas in Lights is a cherished tradition that brings people together in the true spirit of the season. Nights in Lights Christmas Nights in Lights Drive-Thru Experience RETURNS TO MOBILE… Open Every Night including holidays except Wednesdays. 6-10pm, November 21 – January 1. $8.00 per person plus tax/fee. **SANTA WILL BE ON SITE EVERY SATURDAY DURING THE SHOW FOR FAMILY PHOTOS** OPEN FOR THANKSGIVING NIGHT, CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS NIGHT, NEW YEARS EVE AND NEW YEARS NIGHT! Immerse yourself in the magic of this annual drive-thru light show with over 1 million lights synchronized to your car radio. Located in the Dauphin Way Baptist Church Parking Lot. TICKETS & INFO: Nights in Lights Immersive Experiences. Holiday Market at the Flea Market Join us for our Holiday Market events! December 13th: Free Hot Chocolate for Kids 11am-3pm December 20th: Live Pro Wrestling \11am-3pm North Pole Rumble! Don’t miss the Main Event with Santa vs The Grinch! December 6th, 7th, 13st, 14th, 20th, and 21st 11am-3pm FREE Photos with Santa. December 21st only get a FREE Printed photo of your Visit with Santa printed on site! FREE Retro Arcade every weekend! Schedule of Events Lighting of the Tree | November 21 | Mardi Gras Park | 5:30p-8:30p Experience 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. Semmes Christmas Market & Tree Lighting | November 22 | City of Semmes Honor Park | 2p-7p The Christmas Market and Tree Lighting is one of our most loved Semmes events! This year the market will be from 2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Come see Santa, have some family fun, and help us count down and light the Semmes Christmas Tree. 6th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | November 22 | Town Center Park – 712 Saraland Blvd South | 5p Festivities include: Face Painting, Games & Inflatables – Fun for All Ages, Meet Santa, Letters to Santa Station( Kids can write & drop off their wish lists!) Live Performance by the Saraland Elementary Show Choir. Be Prepared to Make a Difference! Help bring joy to elderly residents in our community by contributing to the Christmas Baskets. Suggested donation items: blankets, coffee, scarves, soap, socks, tea-Drop them off at the Civic Forum Tent. Join us for an evening of holiday cheer, community spirit, and Christmas magic! Breakfast with Santa | November 29 | Surge Entertainment | 8a-11a Get ready for Breakfast with Santa! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 29th, 8AM–11AM for a morning full of holiday cheer, yummy festive breakfast, and Christmas fun at Surge Entertainment! While you’re here, snap a free photo with Santa and unwrap a free $5 game card with every meal purchase. It’s going to be snow much fun! Small Business Saturday Holiday Market | November 29 | Mardi Gras Party | 12p-4p Join on on Saturday, November 29 for the Small Business Saturday Holiday Market!  From noon to 4 p.m., shop unique gifts, seasonal treats, and handmade goods from local vendors at Mardi Gras Park. Shop local and make the holiday season extra special! Learn more about this event and others at https://www.cityofmobile.org/events/ Conde-Charlotte Museum’s Christmas Open House | November 30 | 104 Theatre Street -Mobile | 2p-4p Visit the Conde-Charlotte Museum Sunday, November 30 during our Christmas open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for free admission to the Conde-Charlotte Museum. Come see our historic home decorated for the holidays, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and have your picture made with Santa Claus! City of Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting | Monday, December 1 | 5464 Old Hwy 43- Satsuma | 5p Food trucks, vendors, arts and crafts & hot cocoa for the kids! USA Concert Choir & University Chorale Holiday Choral Concert | December 2 | USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center | 7:30p The USA Concert Choir and University Chorale will perform their Holiday Choral Concert on Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The ensembles are conducted by Dr. Laura Moore. Music will include classics for the holidays from several historical style periods. Attendees will also get the opportunity to sing holiday favorites with USA’s student musicians! Tickets for this Musical Arts Series event will be sold at the door only. Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (cash or card accepted). First Saturday: Holiday Market Edition | December 5 | Mobile Botanical Gardens | 10a-12p First Saturday got a festive twist! Come browse our Holiday Market and visit our make-and-take craft table. Create a nature-inspired ornament with air-dry clay and design a dried flower magnet. Make-and-take holiday crafts will be available from 10:00-12:00, while supplies last. Old Fashioned Christmas | December 5 | Semmes Heritage Park | 5p-8p Step back in time and enjoy Christmas the Old Fashioned way! Music, refreshments, storytime and more! Community Christmas Party & Tree Lighting | Friday, December 5th | Free Life Church – 9580 Old Hwy 43- Creola | 6p-8:30p Community Christmas Party 2025! Friday, December 5 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM. Step straight into a Hallmark Christmas movie at our Community Christmas Party! Gather with family, friends, and neighbors for a night filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer. Watch the sky light up as we unveil our HUGE 33-foot Christmas tree!  Experience the beauty of the season with a live nativity. Join in caroling under the twinkling lights.  Take a ride on the Christmas Train with a magical stop at the North Pole! Meet Santa, the Grinch, and cheerful elves. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. Enjoy Christmas crafts for the kids.  Shop unique gifts at our festive vendor market. Food Trucks to grab dinner. This unforgettable evening is open to the entire community, bring your family, invite your friends, and make lasting memories together. Make plans now to join us for this magical night of Christmas wonder! VIP Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa | December 5 | 5055 Carol Plantation Rd | 6:30p-8:30p Join us for our special VIP Pancakes and Pajamas with Santa… & the Grinch! Slip into your coziest pajamas and enjoy a delicious breakfast of fluffy pancakes, served with a side of holiday magic. This exclusive experience includes meet-and-greet opportunities with Santa, fun activities, and festive surprises. Perfect for families looking to make unforgettable memories this holiday season. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to celebrate in style—reserve your spot today! Tickets are $25.00 per child and include entrance for one parent/guardian. Additional parent/guardian tickets can be purchased for $10.00 per person. Be sure to secure your spot today as the event is limited to 50 children. All attendees must be pre registered. Pancake Breakfast with Santa | December 6 | 5055 Carol Plantation Road | 8a-10a Join us for a delightful Pancake Breakfast with Santa prior to the Tillman’s Corner Christmas Parade! Enjoy a morning filled with fluffy pancakes, delicious toppings, and great company. Don’t miss out on the fun—come hungry and ready to enjoy a cozy atmosphere! Children 10 & Under: FREE | Adults: $5.00 per person. No pre registration is required. Breakfast is first come, first served on the morning of the event. Breakfast with Santa | December 6 | Our Savior Catholic Church – 1801 Cody Rd | 9a-10:30a Join us for breakfast and get your picture taken with Santa Claus! There will also be fun craft for the kids. Menu includes french toast sticks, mini donuts and pigs in a blanket. FREE and open to the public! Jeff Hamilton Christmas Market | December 6 | 9401 Jeff Hamilton Rd- Mobile | 9a-2p Come and join us for some Christmas shopping and fun! And a special appearance and photo opportunity with the GRINCH!! Vendors are being added each day, and you’re sure to find the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season! Be sure to check out our vendor features as they are posted!! We can’t wait to see you at the Jeff Hamilton Christmas Market!! Satsuma Christmas Parade | December 6 | 5464 Old Hwy 43, Satsuma, AL | 11a Mark your calendars! The Satsuma Christmas Parade will roll through town on Friday, December 6th at 11:00am. Bring the whole family out to enjoy festive floats, holiday music, and plenty of Christmas cheer as we celebrate the season together. Tillman’s Corner Christmas Parade | December 6 | 5055 Carol Plantation Road, Mobile, AL | 10:30a We hope you will join us for our Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6th at 10:30 am! This year’s theme is “How the Chamber stole Christmas” (Who-Ville/The Grinch). Dauphin Island Christmas Parade | December 6 | Cadillac Square Dauphin Island | 11a Join our Christmas Parade, December 6 at 11am! Christmas at Africatown Heritage House | December 6 | 2465 Wimbush St- Mobile | 1p-3p Join us for our Christmas celebration at Africatown Heritage House! Experience the magic of the season and celebrate the holidays in remembrance of the survivors of the Clotilda and their descendants in the community that they helped build. It’s a joyous event that brings the community together through music and entertainment. Guests are invited to tour the museum, snap photos with Santa, and enjoy games, train rides, hands-on activities, special performances, and treats. This FREE event is open to all, so no reservations are necessary. Don’t miss out on this festive celebration! A Very Vintage Christmas | December 6 | 2601 Emogene Street – Mobile | 3p-7p Step into a winter wonderland of vintage cheer at the Antique Emporium Christmas Party & Holiday Sale! Over 9,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, and treasures — all decked out for the holidays! Enjoy special sales and discounts from our vendors throughout the mall. While browsing our cool deals, warm up with our hot cocoa bar and some of our favorite holiday sweet treats we will be baking up to share with our guests! We’re even working on bringing in carolers to...

Join us at Dick’s House of Sport Mobile for our Winter Workshop on Saturday, December 13th from 10 AM–2 PM! Enjoy family-friendly games, crafts, hands-on experiences, and so much more. 🍵Stop by our Hot Cocoa Station to create a fun, warm cup of cocoa while you shop and play. 🌲Don’t miss our free cup engraving with your purchase on select styles*- because your drinkware deserves some personality! 📬 In between writing letters to Santa and creating fun gift bags with some of our top selling giftable items, scale your way to the top of our rock wall, hit some home runs in the batting cage, or even sink a hole-in-one at one of your favorite PGA Tour venues! Sign up today- we can’t wait to see you there!