PARADES:
Saturday–
Fowl River Christmas Boat Parade- 5pm
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BALLET PENSACOLA: THE NUTCRACKER 2025 - Fri 7pm; Sat 1:30pm and 7pm; Sun 11am and 5pm; Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
MOBILE BALLET presents THE NUTCRACKER- Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm and 7pm; Sun 2pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
This enchanting production is a favorite family tradition and perfect for all ages—newcomers and devoted ballet lovers alike. CLICK HERE
NUTCRACKER HOLIDAY BRUNCH- Sun 11am, Crystal Ballroom, Battle House Hotel, Downtown Mobile
Guests will enjoy a delicious holiday brunch in the exquisite historic setting, meet and take photos with beloved Nutcracker characters, hear the magical story read aloud, and other festive activities. Proceeds benefit Mobile Ballet's community outreach programs. CLICK HERE
WHITE TIE ROCK ENSEMBLE presents A WHITE TIE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE- Fri 8pm, Pensacola Bay Center
Kick off the holiday season with a family friendly holiday tribute concert featuring the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Springsteen, McCartney, the Eagles and other holiday classics. CLICK HERE
24th Annual SANTA RUN- Sat 10am, Carpe Diem Coffee, Old Shell Rd, Mobile
The Santa Run is an annual 2 mile fun-run, walk, bike ride, dog walking, fun-for-the-whole-family, holiday costume, charity event. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the fun, spread the Christmas spirit and support Mobile Baykeeper. CLICK HERE
GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: THREADS OF CHEER- Fri 5pm-9pm, Palafox St, Downtown Pensacola
Enjoy 60+ local artists, shop for holiday gifts along Palafox, try some delicious treats from local restaurants & food trucks. CLICK HERE
9th Annual CAROLING WITH BLOW HOUSE BAND- Sat 7pm, Fairhope Brewing Company, Downtown Mobile
So gather your loved ones, find your tacky sweaters, join us for a night of merry making and fellowship as we play (and sing) through some of our holiday favorites! CLICK HERE
MUSTACHE THE BAND- Sat 8:30pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
LIVE AT FIVE CONCERT SERIES: JACOB HALL MEMORIAL JAM- Fri 5pm, Halstead Amphitheater, Coastal Alabama Community College, Fairhope
Join us for a very special evening of live music as we honor the legacy of Jacob Hall, a beloved virtuoso and staple of the Gulf Coast music scene.
This show is the return of John W Hall & The Family Jam (ft: John Hall, John W Hall, Sevans Henderson, Drew Nix, Maison Faulk, David Moody, Ryan Dyer, Jake Burford, Lee Yankie, Johnny Hayes, Justin Tulo & more special guests)! You'll also get to hear Paw Paw Medicine's Cabinet and Justin Jeansonne Band! This unique jam band session celebrates Jacob's life and directly supports the Jacob Hall Memorial Music Grant. CLICK HERE
SUNNYSIDE THEATER: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS- Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm and 7pm; Sun 2pm; Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Carlen St, Mobile
Presented for the first time ever in Mobile. Based on the iconic film and children’s book, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! expands on the timeless story, adding new songs that are bound to have everyone tapping their feet. CLICK HERE
ELF ACADEMY - Sat 1pm-7pm, Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Do you have what it takes to be one of Santa’s little helpers? Become an honorary elf at Elf Academy in Downtown OWA! This Saturday, children of all ages can participate in an interactive experience throughout Downtown OWA to finish elf school and gain their honorary elf certificate. Also, check out “Elf” with Island Movie Nights starting at 3pm. CLICK HERE
A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL - 7:00 PM Performances | Dec 12, 16 – 17, 25; 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Performances | Dec 13 – 14, 18 – 21, 23 – 24, 26 - 27; Beau Rivage Theater, Biloxi
Based on the beloved holiday film and best-selling book, the hit Broadway musical comes to life in this heartwarming and hilarious telling of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker and his unwavering quest to score his ultimate Christmas gift, an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. CLICK HERE
CHRISTMAS AT BICENTENNIAL PARK DRIVE-THRU LIGHT DISPLAY- Dec 1st- Dec 23rd, Bicentennial Park, Stockton
Experience “A Christmas Kingdom: Lights, Wonder, and Tradition” at
Baldwin County’s FREE drive-thru light display, featuring thousands of
brilliant lights, festive scenes, and fun for the whole family. CLICK HERE
30th Annual MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS - Nightly 5pm-9pm, Fri Nov 21- Tues Jan 6 (Closed Dec. 25, and Jan. 1), Bellingrath Gardens & Home, Theodore
The season is beginning earlier than ever and continuing nightly through January 6th, to give guests even more time to experience the wonder of the season. The show features more than 3 million lights, 1,100 set pieces, and just under 20 themed scenes, transforming the 65-acre Gardens into a glowing winter wonderland. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA WINTERFEST- Nov 21- Dec 24, Plaza Wonderland, Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola comes alive with song and dance, arts and crafts during the holidays, with “Peanuts Tour,” “Polar Express Tour”, “Scrooge Tour” and “The Grinch’s Merry Match” . Pensacola Winterfest's tours and photos with Santa take place in Plaza Wonderland at the corner of Government Street and Palafox Place. Snow and music starts at 5:30 on Fridays, 5:00 on Saturday and Sunday, on all Tour nights. CLICK HERE
THE NORTH POLE at DOWNTOWN OWA- Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat/Sun 1pm-7pm, Dec 19, 21-23; Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Gather the family for holiday moments with Santa! From capturing photos with the big man himself to playing Reindeer Games, the North Pole is filled with festive fun for the whole family. Free to attend; 1 free photo (personal photography not permitted). CLICK HERE
ICE SKATING RINK AT THE WHARF- Mon-Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12noon-8pm, Nov 14-Jan 19, The Wharf, Orange Beach
Let us bring winter to you! Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice. CLICK HERE
WALES WEST LIGHT RAILWAY ARCTIC EXPRESS- Daily 4pm-9pm, through Dec 24; Wales West RV Park and Light Railway, Silverhill
All aboard the 2025 Arctic Express at Wales West Light Railway! Guests will ride "Dame Ann", an authentic steam locomotive, through amazing lights, decorations, Christmas music, and SNOW on the way to the North Pole. You take home your own holiday family picture with Santa and each child gets a special TOY. Refreshments, mini train rides, hay-less hayride, playgrounds, and bounce house included in your ticket. Enjoy the snowball cannon for a slight fee. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, TWO LOCATIONS: Martin Luther King Jr Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, Pensacola
Join us every Saturday, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine. CLICK HERE
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