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.

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

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.

Ring in the holiday season with the University of South Alabama Department of Music with an evening of seasonal favorites at their annual Holiday Concert "Jaguar Jingle All the Way" on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 pm in the Mitchell Center at USA. The concert features the vibrant sounds of the season featuring the USA Wind Ensemble, USA Concert Choir, USA Opera Theatre, and many other of USA's outstanding music ensembles. You'll hear an incredible variety of styles of holiday music, including "Winter Wonderland", "I Saw Three Ships", "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", and of course, "Jingle Bells"! And as always, the USA Jaguar Marching Band will join at the end of the concert along with South Paw and Ms. Pawla to get your toes tapping and to make your spirits merry and bright! Admissions is free and open to the public!

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!

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.

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.

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 a magical holiday tradition! Our 2nd Annual PICTURES WITH SANTA CLAUSE event is right around the corner! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of holiday cheer, photo ops, and memories to last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this festive celebration— Santa is ready to meet YOU! 

Come enjoy children’s activities, photos with Santa, Food Trucks, shopping and lots of Fun!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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 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.

Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa on Saturday, December 14, as the City of Gulf Shores hosts Breakfast with Santa at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. Beginning at 8 a.m., families can dive into a wholesome breakfast complete with sausage, bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Admission for Breakfast with Santa is $6.00, while children 3 and under are free. Children will also receive a complimentary picture with Santa. For more information, visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/Christmas.

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)

Sunday, Dec 15 @ 530pm – It’s a Wonderful Life (CC). Movies that are held at the Community Center will offer free popcorn and chairs will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own snacks and your own seating like bean bags, blankets, or anything you find comfortable. We hope to see you at the movies!

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼 𝗜𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮/ 𝗧𝗼𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬’𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝘀, 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀 & 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗙𝘂𝗻, 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 & 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁 & 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻.

Join us as we present a live nativity scene complete with live animals, an entire nativity cast, a hot chocolate and apple cider bar, and refreshments. This event is our Christmas gift to our beautiful city and is completely free to the public.