Photos with Santa!

1210 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Al 36695

2:00 p.m. Please join us for our 5th Annual Photos with Santa! Enjoy complimentary professional photos with Santa, write Santa a letter and send it to the North Pole, Decorate Christmas cookies, and make some hot chocolate or apple cider! This is our favorite event of the year and we can't wait to see you there!

Live Nativity Drive Thru

Christ United

Free Event | Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season, by traveling through the story of Jesus’ birth. Enjoy the real-life scene of Bethlehem and experience what it was like the night baby Jesus was born with live character portrayals of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, angels and live animals. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

A Very Merry Coastal Christmas

Learning Campus at Gulf State Park

Bring the whole family out for a stroll through Whoville where you can meet the Grinch, enjoy whovilicious treats, crafts, enchanted trail, light displays, and live entertainment. This event is FREE for everyone Event Address: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, 20249A State Park Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Free

Preschool Storytime: Tales and Trails in the Gardens

Mobile Botanical Gardens

Tales and Trails in the Gardens Preschool Storytime Returns! This fall, Tales and Trails preschool storytime returns to Mobile Botanical Gardens through the generous support of the Lilian S. Woolford Charitable Trust. Join us on Thursday mornings beginning at 10:30 am in various locations throughout MBG’s 106 acres to enjoy preschool storytime together. MBG Docents will read aloud specially selected stories and lead nature-based activities perfect for preschoolers. Parents and children alike will learn and have fun in our gorgeous garden setting.

Movie Night on Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island

Thursday, Dec 12 @ 6PM – Polar Express Movie Night, wear your PJs, and enjoy hot chocolate & cookie decorating (the first 100 people)

Christmas in the Park 2024

Loxley Municipal Park

Join us for our 4th annual Christmas in the Park event! 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. 7:00 p.m.

Annual TCOG Live Nativity 2024

6360 Theodore Dawes Road

Drive-Thru to experience the true meaning of Christmas! We believe Jesus is Lord and want to share Him with the world!December 13-14 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

A Night in Bethlehem- Live Nativity

8600 Celeste Road, Saraland Al

Come experience the sights and sounds of Bethlehem on the night the world forever changed. Walk through our Live Nativity and see a live portrayal of the events surrounding Jesus’ birth. Enjoy FREE hot cocoa and cookies as our guides take you back to Bethlehem to witness biblical characters and live animals. December 13&14 6-8pm at College Park Baptist Church. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Lights of Dauphin Island Dash

914 Alabama Avenue, Dauphin Island

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This year we have added a new event, our very first Lights of Dauphin Island Dash. We hope to have everyone come out and dress in their most Christmassy attire and go around the Water Tower Plaza block. We can’t wait to see everyone in matching shirts or dressed as Santa, an Elf or even the Grinch. Ugly sweaters will surely make many people smile. Let’s all enjoy the season and come run or walk this short mile. Admission is Free. We will be collecting can and boxed items for Feed the Need and donations will be greatly appreciated. Items we are hoping to collect are large cans of hearty type soups (beef/vegetable, chicken vegetable), Instant potatoes, canned vegetables (spinach, greens, peas), bags of dried beans (black eye peas, lima), canned Fruit, canned yams, boxes of stove top dressings, canned Ham, Shelf-stable Milk, cranberry sauce any type of items to help with making a holiday meal.

Pictures with Santa at PJ’s Coffee

PJ's Coffee Rangeline Road

Welcome to Pictures with Santa at PJ's Coffee! Come join us for a jolly good time at our cozy PJ's Coffee location. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled event where you can snap a picture with Santa himself. Don't forget to wear your favorite holiday outfit and bring your biggest smiles! This is a fantastic opportunity to create lasting memories and spread some holiday cheer. We can't wait to see you there! And that's not all! The Fuse Project will be joining us for festive ornament decorating. Let's make this holiday season special together!  10% of Sales will be donated to the Fuse Project

Christmas at Colonial Fort Condé

Colonial Fort Conde

Step back in time and celebrate Christmas at Colonial Fort Condé on Saturday, December 14 from 2-5pm. This event is FREE for visitors of all ages! Enjoy snacks, cider, and hot cocoa while watching special holiday performances on the lawn featuring handbell solo artist, Danny Lyons, the Saraland Elementary Choir, Azalea City Harmony, Corpus Christi Middle School Choir, and Mobile Bay Acapella. Children can visit Santa, write him a letter, and paint their own toys in the Toy Workshop. Create a beautiful, aromatic orange-clove pomander ornament and be sure to stop by the Silhouettes and Such table for a custom hand-cut paper silhouette portrait! To learn more, visit HistoryMuseumofMobile.com. Questions: contact Kyle Williams, Curator of Living History: 251-544-5480 | k.williams@historymuseumofmobile.com.

Breakfast with Santa at Surge Entertainment

Surge Entertainment Mobile, Alabama

Join us for Breakfast with Santa at Surge Entertainment!The word is that the holly jolly man himself will be in the building on Saturday, December 7th, 14th, and 21st.Take free pictures with Santa, while also dining in for some yummy breakfast that is being delivered directly from the North Pole! With every meal purchase, you will also receive a free $5 game card. RSVP today!

Breakfast with Santa

8901 Airport Boulevard

$20 for 1 child + 1 adult; $5 for each additional person (child or adult)Photos with SantaBreakfast menu: pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, juice and hot cocoaLetters to Santa 9 am. to 11 a.m.

Breakfast with Santa at Coastal Orange Beach

Coastal Orange Beach

Join us for a magical morning filled with holiday cheer! Join us at CoastAL Orange Beach on Saturday, December 14th, from 9am - 11am, for Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a breathtaking view of the Gulf, and capture the memories with a FREE photo with Santa Clause! Santa will be there to listen to holiday wishes, take photos, and spread joy to guests of all ages. Don’t miss this incredible chance to celebrate the season with a delicious breakfast, festive atmosphere and stunning views.

Holiday Ornaments Make and Take

Mobile Botanical Gardens

Holiday Ornaments Make and Take! Please join us on Saturday morning, December 14th, 10am until noon, for a holiday ornaments make and take. Cookies and refreshments will also be served. We will create several nature-inspired ornaments for your tree or to give as gifts. Planned ornaments include cornstarch dough with pressed flowers, pinecone ornaments, woven yarn trees and a button reindeer. This family fun event is FREE for MBG members or with the cost of admission, but registration is required. Email shabel@mbgardens.org to reserve your seat. All ages are welcome and all supplies are provided! Benefits of MBG membership and membership levels info Join Now!

Breakfast with Santa at California Dreaming

California Dreaming Spanish Fort

Join us for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7th from 8 - 11 AM at California Dreaming! This is the perfect way to see Santa this holiday season!  Attendees will enjoy brunch from California Dreaming, photo session with Santa, cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar, and more!  Reservations are OPEN for December 7th! 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!

Sparty Claus- Breakfast with Sparty & Santa

Saraland Early Education Center

Join us for breakfast with Sparty and his pal Santa. We will be finished by 9:30 so you'll have plenty of time to make it to the Saraland Christmas parade.