Coming to The Wharf
ICE RINK
DATES/TIMES: Through Jan. 14.
COST: $10 to skate, $13 for skate Ferris wheel combo, $80 for a frequent skater pass
PHONE: 251-224-1000
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
DATES/TIMES: Through Dec. 23, Fridays 3-7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays noon-6 p.m.
COST: Various price packages available
PHONE: 251-224-1000
PETTING ZOO, ANIMAL RIDES
DATES/TIMES: Friday through-Dec. 31, Thursdays and Fridays 4-10 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays
COST: Pony or camel rides, $5, combo $12. Also, includes entry into petting zoo and bouncy house.
PHONE: 251-224-1000
SPECTRA SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW
DATES/TIMES: Through Jan. 14, nightly at 6 and 7 p.m.
COST: Free to attend
PHONE: 251-224-1000
UPCOMING
ROTARY CLUB MEETING
DATE/TIME: Thursday, noon
LOCATION: Gulf Shores Golf Club. Speaker to be announced.
COST: There is a charge for lunch
EMAIL: 2azperez@gmail.com
10TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
DATE/TIME: Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf. The culinary extravaganza will have more than 35 restaurants from Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and surrounding areas during the all-inclusive holiday gala, which will consist of food samplings, cocktails, musical entertainment and a silent auction. This is also a benefit for Toys for Tots so bring an unwrapped toy for local children in need.
COST: $60, $600 for a table of 10
WEBSITE: mirams.info
ORANGE BEACH POTLUCK
DATE/TIME: Dec. 5, 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Sponsored by the Orange Beach Community Center Association. There will be an entrée provided and residents are encouraged to bring a covered dish to feed eight to 10 people. The program will be a Christmas sing-a-long.
PHONE: 251-981-6060
COASTAL CHRISTMAS
Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9,16
Trim-A-Tree
Tanger Outlet Suite 230, 2601 S McKenzie St Foley AL 36535
foleyartcenter.com/time-a-tree/
Local Artists and craftsmen have created quality, unique one-of-a-kind ornaments, decorations, floral’s, pottery, jewelry, and fine artwork to be sold on consignment. Sponsored by the Foley Art Center. Open Daily through December 21st.
Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10
Elf the Musical Jr.
South Baldwin Community Theater
2022 West Second St. Gulf Shores
7:30 -9:30 p.m.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
TUESDAY
Christmas Tree Lighting
The Wharf, Orange Beach
5:30 p.m.
Stage acts including singers, brass band and high school chorus. The mayor will read The Christmas Story. Other activities will include letters to Santa, hot chocolate, cookie decorating. Santa will arrive on a fire truck. Holiday Spectra will play after Santa arrives. Photos with Santa will be in marlin circle for this event after he arrives.
DEC. 1
Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade
7-8 p.m.
The Annual Fairhope Magical Christmas Parade takes to the streets of Fairhope on Friday, December 2. Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Morphy and Section Street, and continues down Section to Oak Street. The excitement will build as more than 60 parade units dazzle the crowd in anticipation of Santa Claus’ arrival to Fairhope for the holiday season. WABF 1220 will be broadcasting the parade live.
DEC. 2 Foley’s Annual Christmas in the Park
Heritage Park
101 E Laurel Ave. Foley AL 36535
6-8 p.m.
251-943-1300
Located in Heritage Park beginning at 6 pm. Come out to hear Christmas carols, enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree and the beautiful Christmas lights throughout downtown Foley. Stay and visit with Santa or ride the Ebert Express. Free cocoa and snacks for everyone! Don’t forget to enter our tree decorating contest.
DEC. 3
Foley’s Annual Let It Snow
Heritage Park
101 E Laurel Ave. Foley
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring your mittens to Heritage Park beginning at 11:00 a.m. directly following the Christmas Parade. Come out to hear live musical performances, listen to Mrs. Claus tell stories, make arts and crafts in the Children’s Art Village, and of course play in the SNOW! Concessions are sold on site.
Dec 2-3
Holiday Art Mart
Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope
Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Find the perfect gift for friends and family! Art Mart will be set up inside our upstairs galleries. Friday hours: 10am-4pm. Saturday hours: 10am-2pm. Free to the public!
Dec. 4
Gulf Shores Christmas Parade
6:30- 9 p.m.
The 5th Annual City of Gulf Shores Christmas Parade will be on the First Friday of December.
The parade will start at Club House Dr. on Hwy. 59, head south, and end at the Gulf Shore Public Beach. The parade will start at 6:30pm. Registration is available now by contacting Candice Carraway at (251) 968-1173 or ccarraway@gulfshoresal. gov
Dec. 4
Holiday Open House
The Wharf, Orange Beach
12-6 p.m.
The Gift Wrapping Headquarters will be open 1-6 p.m. Other activities will include face painting, $1 off ice skating, deal guides, Christmas ornament decorating at Villaggio Grille, and more.
Dec. 9 and Dec. 10
5th Annual Merry Market
Orange Beach Event Center, The Wharf
Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
5th Annual Merry Market, Unique Gifts, Arts And Crafts Expo.
Admission is free and it's open to the public. Register for daily door prize drawings.
Live remote broadcast with Sunny 105.7 FM on Friday 10-noon.
Dec. 10
Billy Claus at LuLu’s
2 p.m.
Poor Billy Claus is allergic to snow! So what better place for him to come and celebrate the holidays but LuLu's? Come enjoy as this delightful children's book, written by Lucy Buffett, comes to life. Enjoy a full day of arts & crafts, live music and get your picture taken with Billy Claus and his LuLuBelle's. Make sure to leave Billy your Christmas list so that he can personally deliver it to his brother Santa Claus.
Dec. 10
Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Begins at LuLu's and ends at Cobalts
5:30 p.m.
The 31st Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade will take place. To enter your boat in the parade please complete the form below. There will be a mandatory captain’s meeting 6:00 pm Friday, December 9th @ LuLu’s . Don’t have a boat? Charter boats are available to host your group. This makes for a great office or company holiday party. Call 251-968-2300 for more information. If you have any questions please email Suzette Mimms at suzette@mygulfcoastchamber.com
Dec. 31
Noon Year’s Eve
LuLu’s in Gulf Shores
10 a.m.
Think your year couldn't possibly get any better, just wait and see what LuLu's has in store to help you end the year with a bang. LuLu's Annual Noon Year's Eve party is pure excitement around every corner. There will be delicious food, sandcastle building contest, arts & crafts, live kid friendly music, zoo animals, face painting. Count down to noon with kid-friendly fireworks and a huge beach ball drop.
Dec. 31
Children's Miracle Network New Year's Eve Ball
The Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf
8 p.m.-11:55 p.m.
Tickets are limited to 300 tickets. $100 per person or call 251-981-2400 to be a sponsor and receive reserved seats along with other favors including your tickets. Food prepared by Naman's in Mobile, Live Band Emerge and Champagne toast at Midnight. Lots of food, fun and most of all helping make miracles come true for children that would otherwise not receive the required medical treatment needed. You may also purchase your tickets at bit.ly/REMAX-CMNH-NYE-BALL
Jan. 1
Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip
Noon
Join in the fun by starting the New Year with a plunge in the Gulf with hundreds of other revelers for the 32nd year of this event. Plungers get free beer and a buffet with black-eyed peas and other traditional New Year’s Day fare.
Jan. 1
Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club Polar Bear Dip
Hangout
Noon
This is the sixth year for the plunge in Gulf Shores. T-Shirt sales benefit the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics. After dipping the Hangout will provide the plungers with chili to warm them back up.
