Shoppers in Baldwin and Mobile counties will have an opportunity to save on holiday purchases while supporting the arts when Mobile Ballet's Nutcracker Shopping Card returns Nov. 7-16.

The fundraiser, now in its third year, has a new name for 2026, a news release said. Formerly known as the Nutcracker Savings Card, the Nutcracker Shopping Card offers holders 20% off purchases at more than 50 participating retailers throughout Mobile and Baldwin counties.

The digital shopping card costs $50 and can be purchased through Mobile Ballet's website. Shoppers simply present the card at checkout at participating retailers to receive the discount. Some restrictions may apply, with participating business details and discount information available online.

The promotion is designed to encourage holiday shoppers to support local businesses while giving them an opportunity to save on gifts and other purchases. Depending on how much they spend, cardholders could save hundreds of dollars throughout the 10-day promotion.

“Our goal was a holiday concept both retailers and shoppers would love,” Edie Terreson, Mobile Ballet board treasurer and Nutcracker Shopping Card program chair, said in the release. “The card supports local business during this crucial early holiday shopping season, and it supports our year-round arts programs, too.”

Proceeds from card sales help fund Mobile Ballet's public performances, community outreach programs and scholarships for young dancers.

The card's name draws inspiration from the holiday season's best-known ballet, offering shoppers another way to support Mobile Ballet beyond attending performances.

Participating retailers will also display a QR code allowing customers to purchase the shopping card on-site before checkout.

To purchase a card and view the complete list of participating retailers and discount restrictions, visit www.mobileballet.org/nutcracker-shopping-card.

PARTICIPATING RETAILERS

Eastern Shore: 7 South, Chatsworth Boutique, CK Collection, CK Collection Men, Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery, FG|FH Clothier, Five Gold Monkeys, Garden, Gigi & Jay's, Green Gates Boutique, Hello September, Hive Modern Home, Interwoven, LaSala's Gentlemen's Boutique & Barber, M & F Casuals, mb greene, Monkee's of Fairhope, ONE A Lifestyle Boutique, Page & Palette, Private Gallery, Pure Barre Eastern Shore, Sadie's, Soiree Signatures, Stephanie's Downtown, The Avenue Boutique, The Happy Olive and The Pink Velvet Boutique.

Mobile: Alabama Outdoors, Ballin's LTD, barre3, Blackdoor Studio, Debra's, ellenJAY Cookies, Five Gold Monkeys, Francia's Formal Affair, Genesis Salon Boutique, Greater Mobile Laser & Aesthetic Center, Hemline Mobile, It's Inviting!, Ivy Cottage, Marcie N Me, Red Beard's Outfitter, The Campus Store at St. Paul's Episcopal School, Soiree Signatures, Southern Magnolia Creative, The Dance Shop, The Gallery Shoe Boutique and The Slip.

Saraland: Sweet Ettalee Boutique & Gifts.