Get ready for the 2024 Country Christmas Festival! This will be a wonderful family and community event. Free entertainment, live music games, hay ride, food and craft vendor's will be on-site as well. Santa arrives at 6:30 to visit with the children and Mrs. Clause will read her Christmas story book. You will not want to miss this!A special thanks to all our volunteer's , sponsors and vendor's who make all of this possible!

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

Join us for Breakfast with Santa on December 7th and 14th! Santa will be arriving at 8:00 - come for a free photo opportunity with Santa and snag a delicious biscuit while you’re here!

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

Come and enjoy a Pancake  breakfast with Santa Crafts, write Santa  a letter & take picture  with Santa ! It’s the most magical time of the year  Start it off with Santa! 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Come have breakfast with Santa and the Grinch. There will also be crafts available. We will have opportunities for you to take pictures with both Santa and the Grinch. Breakfast will include pancakes and sausage along with milk and juice. 9:00 a.m.

He is Back so come out and Eat Breakfast with Santa and take your own Pictures with Santa. Pictures with SantaPancakesBaconJuice/ coffee8.99 for kids and adults 10.99 Snow  in the south ??? yes Snow !!! Snow will begin about 8:30 and then again at 9:30 . Write your letters to Santa and give them to him yourself.Enter a coloring contest and also make a Ornament for the tree before you leave.

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!

Join us for breakfast with Santa and friends! Parents are free, and children are $10, no reservations are needed. We can't wait for breakfast with Santa and you!

Join the festivities including Elf on a Shelf and Santa. Use your camera for Santa pictures in the gazebo! The kids will love finding the live Elf on a Shelf and getting a treat when they find her! Food and drinks available for purchase. Enjoy the boat parade from the newly renovated walkways at Steele Creek boat launch. Vendors welcome! Contact Marie Anderson @251-510-1141 for more information. No admission charge! Gunnison Creek is the parade route and it will end at the Steele Creek launch. Must submit an application to have a boat in the parade. The application is under discussions! Contact Marie Anderson @251-510-1141 to get the application. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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.