Past Events 2021
December 2021
The busiest month of the year is fast approaching and we are happy to help you find some fun activities to squeeze in with the family. We hope you enjoy the festivities and wish you all a fun and safe holiday season!
Due to the holidays, the number of events is quite high, so we separated the Mobile and Baldwin events in case you are trying to stay closer to home. While we try our best to keep the events in order by date, several will be offered on multiple days at multiple times. Please refer to the event links for all dates, times, locations, and admission fees, because sometimes those details do change.
MOBILE COUNTY
(Including Semmes, Saraland and Satsuma)
Now through January 5, 2022
Magic Christmas in Lights -Bellingrath Gardens and Home is celebrating the 26th year of Magic Christmas in Lights. As you stroll through the 65 acre garden estates you will be dazzled by over 3 million lights! The lights will be available through January 5, 2022. Ticket prices vary.
https://bellingrath.org/experiences/events/magic-christmas-in-lights-2021/
Christmas Nights of Lights– Drive thru light show at Hank Aaron Stadium. Over one million lights synchronized to Christmas music through your car stereo. A light show that the whole family is sure to enjoy!
https://mobileseg.com/events/christmas-nights-of-lights/
December 3rd, Friday
Holiday Art Sale– Located at the University of South Alabama, 8am-4pm in the Glass Arts Building. Hand crafted gifts made by South students will be available to buy, but admission is FREE.
https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/news/holiday-sale.html
December 4th, Saturday
Pancakes with Santa– Located at Heron Lakes Country Club, from 9-11am. All participants will receive a gourmet pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, goodie bags, and it will all be special needs friendly. Cash mimosa bar will be available as well. Tickets are $25 for adults ad $10 for kids. All proceeds benefit Dance Without Limits, an organization that provides dance to individuals with special needs.
Gingerbread & Jammies– Simply Sweet Shoppe 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grab your Jammies and get your picture taken with the Gingerbread Man! There will be a hot cocoa bar, gingerbread tasting and decorating (10.00 per child).
https://www.facebook.com/SimplySweetMobile
Pancake Breakfast with Santa– Located at Tillmans Corner Community Center, 9-11am. Pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa. Kids 10 and under are free, parents are $5. There is a VIP option for Pancakes and Pajamas the previous Friday night, follow the link for more info.
Kids Kottage Annual Jingle Mingle– Located at Kids Kottage Boutique, 9am-6pm. If you like to find great deals, come shop! There will be lite bites, hidden gift cards, a dollar stocking stuffer station, and more. The littles can visit the reindeer food station, do crafts, and snag a treat bag.
Breakfast with the Grinch– Located at Steele Creek Lodge, 8-10am or 10am-12pm. Bring your kids to Whoville and enjoy breakfast while visiting with the Grinch. Games and prizes for all ages. Admission is $15 per person. Tickets are on sale now!
Holiday Bazaar– Located at Cooper Riverside Park, 11am-3pm. This will be an all inclusive holiday market with local vendors selling their handmade, homegrown, or produced products.
https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/community_events/events/holiday-bazaar-2021-12-04/
Satsuma Christmas Parade- Satsuma High School at 2:00 p.m. Annual Satsuma Christmas parade!
December 4th and 5th, Saturday and Sunday
Christmas Boutique Bash– Located at The Grounds, Sat. 12-6pm, Sun. 11am-3pm. There will be over 100 vendors, food trucks, photos with Santa, and more! General admission starts at $5 per person.
Santa’s Market– Located at the Mobile Flea Market, 9am-5pm. Shop great deals and get a picture with Santa. Admission is $1 per person.
December 4th and 11th, Saturday
Colonial Carriage Rides– Located at Fort Conde, from 4pm to 9pm. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, apple cider, and other holiday festivities. Carriage rides are free based on a first come, first served basis unless you wish to reserve your spot in advance. Reserved rides are $2/person.
December 5th, Sunday
Live Nativity Drive-Thru– Located at Christ United Methodist Church, 5pm-7pm. Come travel through the story of Jesus’ birth and enjoy a real life scene of Bethlehem. This is a FREE event.
https://christunited.com/livenativity
December 10th, Friday
December LoDa Artwalk- Downtown Mobile 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. December’s theme is “The Incredible Inflatable Holiday Balloon Artwalk”. Cathedral square will be transformed in to a hand-crafted, Balloon-sculpted Wonderland!
December 11th, Saturday
Candy Cane Dash– Located at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 8am-12pm. There will be a 5K Course Run and a 1 Mile Fun Run. Dress in your best candy cane or festive attire. Pre-registered entry fee is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run, late registration is $5 more. This run will benefit Under His Wings group home serving Baldwin and Mobile County.
Jingle All the Way Holiday Skate– Located at the Mobile Civic Center, 7am-12pm. Dress up in your best festive gear and come skate with Mrs. Claus. This is a toy drive, so bring a toy for entry or admission is $2. Children 5 and under are free. Limited skate rentals available for $4, but you do not have to skate.
Christmas at the Exploreum– Located at the Exploreum Science Center, 10:30am-4pm. Experience some winter time fun and explore the STEM Wonderland exhibit. Check their link for specific activity times. General admission for non-members, free for members.
Semmes Christmas Parade – City of Semmes, 10:00 a.m. Annual Christmas parade featuring floats sponsored from local businesses, churches and community organizations. Throws will be kid friendly and Santa will make an appearance as well!
December 11th and 12th, Saturday and Sunday
Mobile Ballet’s The Nutcracker- Located at the Mobile Civic Center, 2:30 or 7:30 showtimes. Come enjoy a classic ballet that is a holiday favorite. Tickets are on sale now.
Joy to the World! A Mobile Symphony Christmas Tradition- Saenger Theatre. December 11 @ 7:30 and December 12 @ 2:30. Bring your family and friends to one of the Gulf Coast’s most treasured traditions! The annual Christmas concert with showcase some of your favorite holiday music. Tickets are on sale now.
December 16th, Thursday
Saenger Theatre Christmas Movies Series- Christmas Vacation. Presented by Greer’s Market and Roberts Brothers. Movie starts at 7 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre. 6.00/adult, 3.00 kids/seniors at the box office.
December 18th, Saturday
Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas Concert– Located at Saenger Theatre, 8pm. The musicians will be performing the classic Vince Guaraldi soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. Tickets are on sale now starting at $10. All proceeds benefit The Child Advocacy Center of Mobile.
Holiday Extravaganza & Toy Giveaway– James Seals Jr. Park & Rec Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Huge holiday party featuring a live DJ, Wish Wall, Christmas Crafts, Food Trucks, Inflatables and of course, Santa! Fun for the whole family. Free event.
https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/community_events/events/holiday-extravaganza-toy-giveaway-2021-12-18/
Santa Run- Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Co. at 10 a.m. Get decked out in your holiday gear and join us for a 2 mile fun-run, walk, bike, dog walk- whatever you decide! Post race party will include holiday music, coffee and hot chocolate. Registration starts now. This event supports Dwell Mobile.
December 19th, Sunday
Saenger Theatre Christmas Movies Series- A Christmas Carol. Presented by Greer’s Market and Roberts Brothers. Movie starts at 3 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre. 6.00/adult, 3.00 kids/seniors Tickets on sale now at the box office.
December 31st, Friday
Happy Noon Year- Located at the Exploreum Science Center, 10:30am-3pm. For those that can’t make it to midnight, come celebrate with the kids at noon! Lots of fun activities will be available.
BALDWIN COUNTY
Now through December 31st
Winter at the Wharf- happening now. Ice skating, carriage rides, express trains and Santa! It is officially Winter at the Wharf! See the link below for a full list of events and details.
https://alwharf.com/news/2021-winter-at-the-wharf
Now through December 19th, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
The North Pole– Located at OWA. Families will be able to visit the North Pole, where there will be Christmas crafts and storytelling with the elves while waiting to get a pic with Santa. Let your kids bring their wish list so they can put it in Santa’s mailbox. This is a FREE event, but the picture with Santa is a small additional fee.
December 2nd, Thursday
Daphne’s Annual Tree Lighting– Located at Daphne City Hall, 5:30-7pm. The children will enjoy festive activities, hot chocolate, and special holiday music while they wait for the tree lighting at 6pm. This is a FREE event.
http://www.daphneal.com/calendar.aspx?EID=5724
December 3rd, Friday
Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade– Located in Fairhope. Bring the kids to enjoy the lights, bands, dancers, and the parade throws. This is a FREE event.
https://www.fairhopeal.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16859/22?s=new%2Cnew%2Cnew&toggle=all
Baldwin Pops Christmas Concert– Located at Daphne Civic Center, from 7-9pm. Come enjoy this fun Christmas inspired concert. This is a FREE event.
https://www.baldwinpops.com/events.html
Sims Park Christmas Celebration– Located at Johnnie Sims Park in Gulf Shores, 7pm-9pm. This celebration will have photos with Santa, holiday treats, crafts, and the 6th Annual Snowball Drop. The drop is a blizzard made of 4,000 ping pong ball dropped by Santa. Some snowballs contain a number that will correlate with a prize! This is a FREE event.
https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1627/Sims-Park-Christmas-Celebration
December 4th, Saturday
Daphne’s Christmas Parade– Located on Main Street, 11am-1pm. Come see the annual Christmas Parade that rolls through Olde Towne Daphne. This is a FREE event.
(More Information to come)
Winterfest– Located at Trione Park, starting at 10 a.m. There will be lots of festive game booths, a bounce house, arts and crafts vendors, photo op with Santa and his reindeer, plus much more! $20 per family (up to 5), $5 per additional persons.
The Elf Ride– Located at OWA, 5pm. Dress in your best elf costume, decorate your bike, and join the ride to benefit a local YMCA. All ages welcome. $25 for adult. $15 for ages 7+. Children 6 and under free. Register at ysal.org/elfride.
Foley Christmas Parade- Downtown Foley at 10 a.m. Annual Foley Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade through Downtown Foley.
Let It Snow- Heritage Park at 8:00 a.m. First ever Christmas Marketplace! Will take place directly following the Christmas parade at 11:00 a.m. There will be kids activities, Santa and snow!
December 5th, Sunday
Spanish Fort Christmas Tree Lighting– Located at Spanish Fort Community Center, 6pm. Join the community of Spanish Fort for their beautiful tree lighting ceremony. This is a FREE event.
https://www.cityofspanishfort.com/christmasinthefort
Santa Sunday– Located at Sweet Home Coffee, 12:30 to 3:30pm. Pictures with Santa by Kristina Lilly Photography will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
https://b-m.facebook.com/events/250811613694588
December 5th and 12th, Sunday
Gulf State Park Very Merry Grinchmas– Located at Gulf State Park, 5pm-8pm. Come take Grinch photos, dance at the Whoville disco, send Santa Grinch a letter, do crafts, and more. This is a FREE event.
December 4th/11th/18th, Saturday
The Christmas Trail– Located at Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 5:30-8:30pm. Christmas lights, photo station, and you can send a letter to Santa. Admission in $5/person, kids 2 and under free.
https://m.facebook.com/events/211247851148082/?event_time_id=211247864481414&_rdr
North Pole Express Train- The Wharf. Put on your festive jammies and ride The Wharf North Pole Express each Saturday until Christmas, where every child will receive a candy cane, a coloring book and a golden ticket sticker. There will be additional dates available the week of Christmas. 6.00/pp, Ages 3 and under are free.
https://alwharf.com/events/2021/12
December 7th and 9th, Tuesday and Thursday
Holiday Storytime with Santa and Mrs Claus– Located at Fairhope Public Library, 10:30am-12:45. Bring the kids for a reading, crafts, and picture opportunity with Santa. This is a FREE event.
https://fairhopelibrary.org/calendar/list/page/3/?tribe-bar-date=2021-12-15&eventDisplay=past
December 10th, Friday
Daphne’s Snow and Movie Night– Located at Daphne City Hall, 4-8pm. The kids will have a most wonderful time playing in the “snow”, meeting Santa, and watching holiday movies! This is a FREE event.
Loxley First Annual Christmas in the Park and Parade– Located at the Municipal Park in Loxley, starting at 7:30pm. After the kids enjoy the parade there will be a tree lighting, Christmas caroling, live nativity scene, Christmas village with elves, food trucks, and tons of activities! A photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus on their sleigh will be available with your own personal camera. This is a FREE event.
December 11th, Saturday
Local Artisans Christmas Market– Located at the Eastern Shore Centre, 10am-7pm. Over 30 local artisans will be set up around the shopping centre Christmas tree selling their hand crafted merchandise, not just Christmas related items. Santa will be on stage if you wish to purchase a picture.
Spirit of Christmas Parade– Located at the Eastern Shore Centre, 6pm. This Christmas parade will begin after the Christmas market so get there early. There will be a marching band, color guard, various dance groups, even unicyclists. There will also be holiday themed throws and an appearance by Santa himself. This is a FREE event.
Santa Drop– Located at Flora-Bama, 11am-3pm. If you want the kids to see Santa fall right out of the sky bring the kids to the beach. There will be crafts, games, face painting, music, treats, pics with Santa, and more. This is a FREE event.
http://www.florabama.com/santa-drop
Candy Cane Dash– Located at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 8am-12pm. There will be a 5K Course Run and a 1 Mile Fun Run. Dress in your best candy cane or festive attire. Pre-registered entry fee is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run, late registration is $5 more. This run will benefit Under His Wings group home serving Baldwin and Mobile County.
December 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th
Selfies with Santa- Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Grab your cameras and head to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! This is included with regular admission.
December 12th, Sunday
Drive Thru Nativity– Located at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairhope, from 6-8pm. Load the kids up in the car and come drive through the beautiful nativity scene. This is a FREE event.
December 16th, Thursday
Night Before Christmas Book Reading– Located at Spanish Fort Community Center, at 6pm. Bring the kids in their jammies to hear The Night Before Christmas read aloud with the locals. This is a FREE event.
December 18th, Saturday
Christmas with Belle– Located at 28851 N Main St, Daphne, 10am-12pm. Bring your princess to enjoy a hot cocoa bar, waffles, and pictures with Belle. There will be music, goodie stockings, and a Christmas story read by Belle herself. $15 to reserve your spot (excluding parents). There are only 30 spots availabe, so do not wait to call.
Handprint Ornament Class- Rosedown Designs from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Let your littles ones use their creativity to create the perfect ornament for your tree! Or bring your baby and have one made. These will make great gifts and lasting memories. Ornaments are 23.00. Spots are limited so sign up early!
December 20th, Monday
Christmas Craft Extravaganza– Located at Fairhope Public Library, 10am-2pm. Bring the family to create homemade gifts with festive arts and crafts. This event is open to all ages, children and adults. This is a FREE event.
https://fairhopelibrary.org/calendar/list/?tribe-bar-date=2021-12-17
December 24th, Friday
North Pole Snowball Fight with Santa- Eastern Shore Centre. 3:30 to 4:30. Bring your kids on Christmas eve for a snowball fight with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
December 31st, Friday
Kids Confetti Drop- The Wharf from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pop in to 2022 at the annual Kids Confetti Drop! Ring in the New Year with a petting zoo, rock wall, bouncy house and more! The confetti cannons will be going off at noon. Free admission. Additional costs for parking and some activities.
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We have put together a list of Family Friendly Events happening along the Gulf Coast for the month of November. Please note that cancellations, admission fee increases and time changes are possible. We gather our information from public websites and create this list as a courtesy as we are not affiliated with these events. Please verify with the links provided before heading out to any events listed below. We try to keep the information as accurate as possible to make it easy for you to plan fun for your family around town.
Thursday, November 4th
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast- The Broadway Musical
The PACT Theatre Company
(November 4th through November 21st)
TICKET PRICES VARY
https://thepactmobile.com/event/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast-13/
The Greater Gulf State Fair
Located at the Mobile Fairgrounds
(Now through November 7th)
Like all fairs there are rides, shows, exhibits, games, food, and concerts.
TICKET PRICES VARY.
https://www.greatergulfstatefair.com/
Friday, November 5th
Seussical Junior
Fairhope Civic Center
Kids will love it as the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the elephant
$15 ADMISSION, 3 AND UNDER FREE.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eastern-shore-rep-presents-seussical-jr-tickets-187705842227
Saturday, November 6th
Living History Day
Colonial Fort Conde.
A live demonstration of how our ancestors lived before power and appliances
FREE EVENT
http://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/living-history-day-at-colonial-fort-conde
Honey Bee Festival
Honey Bee Park in Robertdale
Arts & crafts, entertainment, food trucks, kid’s area, 5K, and more.
FREE EVENT (There is a registration fee for the 5K.)
Fall Festival- A Day on the Farm
Belforest Christian Church
Food, music, and activities for the kids
FREE EVENT
https://allevents.in/daphne/a-day-on-the-farm/200021675102414
Shoppes at Abba Shrine Christmas Extravaganza.
Abba Shrine
November 6th through November 7th
Come do some early Christmas shopping and buy from local vendors. You can also get pictures with Santa!
Admission 3.00, 12 & under FREE.
https://abbashriners.com/shoppes-at-abba/
Sunday, November 7th
The Music of Dance: A Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra Production
Mobile Saenger Theatre
Come hear our young local musicians performing some of the greatest orchestral pieces.
FREE, donations appreciated.
Tuesday, November 9th
Loomis Bros. Circus in Robertsdale
Baldwin County Fair
Traditional three ring circus combined with new acts performed by a cast of animals, aerialists, acrobats and clowns to live music performed by the Loomis Bros. Orchestra.
November 9th through November 10th
Tickets 25.00+ (one adult tickets gets you 2 free admissions for kids aged 2-12).
Thursday, November 11th
Movie Night at the Fort
The Fort Park, Spanish Fort
The Fort Park will be showing Home Alone 1 on their 156″ LED TV screen on the lawn.
FREE Event with food and drink available for purchase (no outside food or beverages allowed)
Friday, November 12th
Christmas Jubilee
Mobile Convention Center
November 12th-14th
Kick-off your holiday shopping and support your community at Junior League of Mobile’s annual Christmas Jubilee.
Adult ticket prices range from 10.00-30.00, 5.00 children 6-12, FREE for 5 and under.
Thanksgiving Take-n-Make Drive Thru
Daphne Public Library
Join the Daphne Public Library for some family fun with a craft for ages Pre-K to 5th grade!
FREE Event
Movie Night at the Fort
The Fort Park, Spanish Fort
The Fort Park will be showing Home Alone 2 on their 156″ LED TV screen on the lawn.
FREE Event with food and drink available for purchase (no outside food or beverages allowed)
Saturday, November 13th
Chocolate & Cheese Festival
Heritage Park, Downtown Foley
Vendors featuring chocolate, cheese and other delights. Kids zone and contests such as chocolate eating and cheese toss.
5.00 Admission, 12 & under FREE.
https://bestfloridafest.com/chocolate_cheese_festival.php
Kid’s Fest
Urgent Care for Children- Mobile, Al
Join in the fun at Pinebrook Shopping Center in Mobile to celebrate National Pet Adoption Day. Urgent Care for Children will join their neighbors at Pet Smart to celebrate with face painting, fun balloon art and more!
Fall Affair in the Square
Silverhill, Alabama
Family friendly community event with live music and food trucks.
FREE EVENT
Cars and Coffee at The Fort
The Fort Park
Enjoy exotic cars and fast times at a car show in The Fort Park parking lot.
Thursday, November 18th
Disney on Ice presents Mickey and Friends
MS Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
Join Mickey and his Disney friends as your favorite stories come to life at Disney on Ice!
Ticket prices range from 18.00-65.0. Ages 2+ must have tickets to attend
https://www.disneyonice.com/?fbclid=IwAR3fCCt9KJi0_tnm96zaITDP8N6Mgz9iRruEvWZwVAgO3jroGe_qDD8Ystk
Mistletoe Shop & Stroll
Saraland, Alabama
3rd Annual Shop & Stroll! Grab your passport and then shop at participating retailers in the Saraland area to collect your passport stamps. Return the map for a chance to win a Grand Prize valued at over $150!
Annual Lighting of the Trees
Downtown Fairhope, Alabama
Annual Lighting of the Trees is a truly magical event in Fairhope! Enjoy live entertainment and a visit from Mrs. Claus!
Free Event
https://www.fairhopeal.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16853/309?curm=11&cury=2021
Friday, November 19th
Lighting of the Tree
Mardi Gras Park
Kick off the holiday season with food trucks, holiday vendors, activities for the kids and of course, SANTA!
Event is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.- tree lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m.
FREE EVENT
Saturday, November 20th
OWA Tree Lighting Ceremony
OWA- 1501 South OWA Blvd.
Tree lighting with lots of Christmas vibes. After the tree lighting there will be a Christmas themed firework show and snow!
FREE EVENT
Family Farm Day
Silverhill, Alabama
Family fun day on the farm filled with alpacas, arts and crafts exhibitors, food vendors and more! Browse their Facebook event link below for a sneak peak of vendors that will be making an appearance.
Christmas at the Junction/Breakfast with Santa
The Grand Junction, Saraland, Alabama.
Brunch, Mimosas, a petting zoo and Santa (bring your own camera).
Tickets 18.00 per person. Reservations must be made in advance.
https://christmasonthefarm.rsvpify.com/
Semmes Christmas Market and Tree lighting
Located at Semmes Honor Park
All day holiday market followed by a tree lighting at dusk.
FREE EVENT
https://cityofsemmesal.gov/event/christmas-market-tree-lighting/
Make Your Own Ornament
Corner Copia Gardens
Come out and learn how to create your own blown glass ornament with Muffinjaw Designs! Reservations are required.
Reservations- 30.00 (Be sure to read the additional details prior to booking)
Cirque Dream Holidaze
Mobile Civic Center Theater.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the stage in this awe-inspiring and eye- popping family holiday spectacular. Audiences of all ages will marvel at soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats and extravagant theatrical production.
https://www.cirquedreams.com/#about-the-show
Tickets 27.00+
Tuesday, November 23rd
Parker Acres Ribbon Cutting and Season Opening
Parker Acres Christmas Tree Farm
Come and join the fun at a ribbon cutting to kick off the holiday season and officially welcome Parker Acres Christmas Tree Farm to the chamber and celebrate their season opening! Enjoy refreshments, check out the farm, see demonstrations and purchase some of the goods they have for sale!
Thursday, November 25th
Turkey Trot for Hope
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Run or walk off that turkey with a certified 5k course or a 1 mile Gobble Wobble on Thanksgiving morning to support Rapahope.
Registration fees vary but will support Rapahope. See link below for additional details.
https://raceroster.com/events/2021/49728/turkey-trot-for-hope
Friday, November 26th
Friday Night Live
Medal of Honor Park
Family Friendly Fun! Food trucks and Live music. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
FREE
https://www.cityofmobile.org/calendar-of-events/friday-night-live-quarterly-concert-series/
Magic Christmas in Lights
Bellingrath Gardens
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is celebrating the 26th year of Magic Christmas in Lights. As you stroll through the 65 acre garden estates you will be dazzled by over 3 million lights! The lights will be available through January 5, 2022.
Ticket prices vary.
https://bellingrath.org/experiences/events/magic-christmas-in-lights-2021/
Saturday, November 27th
Iron Bowl Block Party
449 Dauphin Street
Family Friendly Iron Bowl party! There will be pre-game entertainment with the Band Thin Ice and Djs playing during half time. Food trucks and adult beverages will be available for purchase. You can also shop local small business and don’t forget to bring your chairs and blankets!
Small Business Saturday: Outdoor Holiday Market
Cathedral Square, Mobile, Alabama
Shop local and support small businesses this holiday season! Find unique gifts while supporting your local community.
Small Business Saturday: Flea Market
Mobile Flea Market
Invest in your community and shop small at the Flea Market where you will find many local businesses and merchandise!
Santa At The Fort
The Fort Park, Spanish Fort
Come out and meet Santa and take pictures!
Free Event
Christmas Open house plus Pop Up Shop
Rosedown Designs
Christmas open house with lots of sales and loads of Christmas designs ready for your door! Plus a pop up shop with local artisans selling their work.
Saturday with Santa
BlackHorse Gifts, 128 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, Alabama
Come celebrate their one year anniversary with food, samples, giveaways and special deals all day. They will also have pictures with Santa.
6th Annual Friends and Family Pancake Run/Walk
Fleet Feet Mobile
Grab your family for a fun way to run off that turkey! Pick from a 1.8, 3.1 or 4.5 mile route to run/walk that morning and follow it up with a pancake breakfast! Routes are stroller and pet friendly and fun for the whole family!
Free Event
Sunday, November 28th
Storytime and Elf on the Shelf Adoption
Polka Dot Pony in Tanger Outlets
Polka Dot Pony will host a storytime event featuring The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. Find out how the Elf on the Shelf helps Santa find out who is naughty or nice! In addition to the storytime there will be an elf adoption where customers are paired with their very own elf!
Storytime event is FREE. Elf adoption will require purchase. For tickets and additional details can be found in the link below.
Tuesday, November 30th
Christmas Tree Lighting
The Wharf
Annual tree lighting hosted by the City of Orange Beach is the perfect way to welcome December and the Christmas season. There will be an appearance from Santa, hot chocolate and a holiday SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show and much more.
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We are so excited about the Fall season getting started. First up is Halloween and we have put together a list of events that will get you out of the house and having fun all month long. Go enjoy some quality family time. Happy Halloween Mamas!
1. Haunted Mobile Scavenger Hunt, Saturdays, October 2nd-30th from 11am to 3pm. This one may not be for the toddlers, but all are welcome. Solve as many spooky clues as you can on this self guided, drivable Scavenger hunt in downtown Mobile. Once you’re done you can celebrate with the tastiest Mo’Bay Beignets. There is a Bienville Bites Boo prize pack to be won, once the season is over. Tickets cover groups of up to 6 people. $20 for just the Scavenger hunt, $30 for the hunt and beignets.
https://bienvillebitesfoodtour.com/haunted-scavenger-hunt/
2. Spooky LoDa Artwalk, Friday, October 8th at 6pm. Costumes are encouraged while you check out local artisans products/art, live music, and many vendors in downtown Mobile. No admission fee, but bring money for all the art you will find and the food you will want.
3. Halloween at the Archaelogy Museum, Saturday, October 9th, 10am to 3pm. Located at the University of South Alabama Archaelogy Museum, participants will be able to view the museum and garden. Come dressed in your costumes, the kids will have fun activities and trick or treating. Free admission for all.
https://www.mobilecountyal.gov/community_events/events/halloween-at-the-archaeology/
4. Halloween in Downtown OWA, Friday-Sunday, October 15th-31st. If you’re looking for a day jam packed full of Halloween fun, OWA will have trick or treating, arts and crafts, spooky movies, costume contests, the usual amusement park rides, plus more! Regular admission fees apply.
5. Zombie Fun Run, Saturday, October 16th at 6:30pm to 10pm. Join in the zombie themed run at Braided River Brewing. There will be live music, a Halloween themed bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, food trucks and more. Not sure what time your toddlers go to bed but the afterparty starts at 7pm, so plan accordingly. Prices vary by age and package, but kids 4 and under are free.
https://raceroster.com/events/2021/51400/mobile-midnight-maskers-one-mile-zombie-fun-run
6. Boo at Bellingrath, Saturday, October 23rd from 3pm to 9pm. Dress the kids in their costumes and go enjoy the lights and decor at Bellingrath gardens. There will be candy stations, a pumpkin patch (pumpkins for purchase), a spooky storytime, food trucks, and a showing of Hocus Pocus on the Great Lawn. Admission rates vary, ages 4 and under free.
7. Boo at the Zoo, Saturday, October 23rd from 9am to 12pm. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is a great place to take the littles. Dress up in your costumes to for a chance to win a golden ticket you can redeem for a prize. Bring your own treat bags for all the goodies! Regular Zoo admission applies, so 2 and under are free.
https://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/events/boo-at-the-zoo/
8. Trunk or Treat Festival, Sunday, October 24th at 5pm. St. James Episcopal Church in Fairhope is hosting this one for the kids. Costumes are encouraged while the kids collect candy and play games. Should be very laid back. Free of charge.
https://allevents.in/silverhill/trunk-or-treat-festival/200021642352051
9. Night at the Museum, Friday, October 29th, from 5pm to 8pm. This event will be held at the History Museum of Mobile. The activities include a Scavenger hunt, storytelling, crafts, games, live music, and a costume contest. Admission fee is $5, with 3 and under being free.
https://m.facebook.com/events/history-museum-of-mobile/night-at-the-museum/383937959805202/
10. Halloween at the Exploreum, Saturday, October 30th, 10:30am to 3pm. The exploreum is always full of activities, but this includes a spooky Halloween inspired science experiment show by Dr. Cornelius P. Jitters’ Chambers of Fear. Wear your costumes for all the fun! Regular admission fees apply.
11. Mob-tober Fest Fall Festival, Saturday, October 30th, 3pm to 9:30pm. It will take place at Medal of Honor Park and will be packed full of fun for the whole family. With trick or treating, a 5K zombie run, costume contests, food trucks, live music, vendors, photo booths, games, and more, this event is sure to keep everyone busy. This is a rain or shine event with free admission.
https://www.cityofmobile.org/calendar-of-events/mob-tober-fest-fall-festival/
12. Trunk or Treat at Abba Shrine, Sunday, October 31st, 4pm. A safe and fun alternative to traditional trick or treating. If you are unable to go door to door or just want a pregame for the kids, this is great option. Free admission.
13. Wales West, Friday-Sunday the month of October. This place is great for littles. The Pumpkin Patch Express is a steam train that takes you to a pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin. The kids can decorate it with art and craft supplies if they want. While the steam train is their main attraction, they also have a mini train ride, a hayless tractor ride, refreshments, a playground area, and a pumpkin canon. If you wear a Halloween costume you get a prize, so let the kids dress up! If you have older kids who enjoy spooky things there is a Scary Night Train that runs from 7 to 9pm. Check their site for ticket prices, kids under 3 are free.
https://www.waleswest.com/pumpkin.htm
14. Thriller Nights of Lights, September 24-October 31, 2021 7:00-10:00 p.m. This is a family friendly drive thru light show at the Hank Aaron Stadium that features Halloween music synced to music playing on your radio. $8 per person, 4 and under free.
15. LIT Fall Festival, October 27, 2021 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Knollwood Church. Family Fall Festival with inflatables, games, a car show and free food. Featuring Yellowhammer Coffee, Mo’Bay Beignet and more! Free admission.
16. Halloween Spooktacular Kids Event, Bellens Soap Company. October 15th 5p.m. to 7p.m., October 23rd 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., October 31st 3p.m. to 5 p.m. Dress up in your favorite costume and bring the kids out for a fun night of Halloween themed soapmaking and crafts! Halloween movie and light refreshments will be provided. Ages 3+.
https://linktr.ee/BellensSoapCo
17. Movies in the Park. Grab your family, blankets and chairs for a movie night out! The City of Mobile: Parks and Recreation will be hosting different movies at different parks across the city. Movies start at dusk and food will be available from local food trucks.
Where to Watch Fireworks in Mobile/Eastern Shore
We hope you all are having a great summer so far! Here are our top five picks for watching fireworks on the fourth! Happy Independence Day Mamas!
1. Cooper Riverside Park or the Causeway- With live music and a beautiful view this is sure to be fun. The event is from 7 to 9:30pm, music starting at 7pm. If you don’t want to go to the park you could eat dinner on the causeway and park for the show. You will love the view reflecting off of Mobile Bay either way.
Event info: https://local.aarp.org/event/mobile-pops-4th-of-july-concert-and-fireworks-show-2021-07-04-mobile-al.html
2. Al Trione Park/Fairhope Pier- If you live in Baldwin County these two locations are perfect for laid back firework gazing. Trione is a family fun firework show event that begins at dusk and lasts approximately 2 hours. Fairhope will host a concert at 7:30pm and begin the firework display around 9pm. Bring your own chairs, a blanket, or use a tailgate to sit and enjoy the show!
Event info: https://stayhappening.com/e/fairhope-fourth-of-july-concert-andamp-fireworks-display-E2ISTOO2LYL
3. The Park at OWA- If you are a local and haven’t been to this funfilled amusement park, you are missing out! To celebrate Independence Day, the park decided one day wasn’t enough and will be hosting events on the 2nd and 3rd as well as the fourth. However, the only fireworks show will be on Sunday the fourth beginning around 8:45pm, so this one may be best for the older kids. Don’t let this stop you from going if you have toddlers, I am certain they will enjoy the park’s splash pad and the patriotic parade that begins at 2pm. Did I mention their will be arts and crafts, live music, and a patriotic costume contest?
Event info: https://visitowa.com/event/4th-of-july-celebration/2021-07-04/embed/#?secret=Y2l1zfVtLj
4. Mobile Bay Cruise- Maybe you are looking for something a little different this year? You could take a boat ride to watch the fireworks pop off over the battleship. This cruise departs from Blakely Dock in Spanish Fort at 7:45pm and returns by 10:15pm. Tickets are limited.
5. Your House/Neighborhood- Our personal favorite the past couple of years has been to hang out in the driveway and watch the entire neighborhood shoot their own fireworks. This has allowed for the kids to safely participate and watch simultaneously. It also allows for the infant siblings to still go to bed on time. Since kids are so eager to get started, the fun usually starts early and ends early. There is no packing, unloading, or stress when you stay home, so it’s comfortable and convenient. My favorite part is you can invite family, friends, neighbors, or just make it a solo family ordeal.
