Last updated: November 11, 2024
Plan your festive adventure in Mobile with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're rediscovering your city or seeing it for the first time, this guide showcases the best of Mobile's holidays.
One highlight of the season is the Birmingham Christmas Village Festival, where local artisans gather to offer unique gifts and festive decorations. You'll also find the Magic Christmas in Lights, a dazzling display that transforms the surroundings into a winter wonderland. And the Huntsville Christmas Market is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a variety of vendors and seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Dazzling light display with live music.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home presents a dazzling display of over 1,100 set pieces and 3 million lights across 65 acres, featuring 16 scenes and live musical performances.
Where: Theodore | More Info: Magic Christmas in Lights
"Holiday light display with themed vignettes and choral performances."
Bellingrath Gardens features a spectacular holiday light display with over 3 million lights, showcasing themed vignettes and choral performances.
Where: Theodore | More Info: Bellingrath Gardens Holiday Tours
Traditional tree lighting with festive activities.
The Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting features performers singing Christmas carols, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, and hot chocolate, culminating in a traditional tree lighting ceremony.
Where: Orange Beach | More Info: The Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting
Local artists showcase unique gifts and crafts.
The Mobile Christmas Night Market is a holiday event featuring local and regional artists, unique gifts, crafts, and delicious treats. It includes kid’s activities, live entertainment, and a cash bar.
Where: Mobile | More Info: Mobile Christmas Night Market
Unique holiday shopping experience with diverse vendors.
The Gulf Shores Christmas Market at the Baldwin County Coliseum in Robertsdale, Alabama, features 100 vendors selling unique gifts, crafts, baked goods, and more. Enjoy food from various vendors and receive complimentary shopping bags for the first 100 customers. Admission includes a request for a $2 donation to benefit a local charity.
Where: Gulf Shores | More Info: Gulf Shores Christmas Market
Exclusive VIP shopping hours with morning cocktails and breakfast treats.
The Mobile Holiday Market is a three-day event featuring a variety of merchants from around the country, offering a wide range of gifts and seasonal items. The market is held at the Mobile Convention Center and includes concession stands and a cash bar for over-21 shoppers. It supports local communities through the Junior League of Mobile's volunteers and partnerships with local agencies.
Where: Mobile | More Info: Mobile Holiday Market
Unique blend of classical and children's choirs performing holiday classics.
The Mobile Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Classics concert features a diverse repertoire of Christmas music, including works by Delius, Bach, and Tchaikovsky, performed by the Mobile Symphony Orchestra and the Mobile Singing Children. The event is conducted by guest conductor Robert J. Seebacher and includes a variety of festive pieces.
Where: Mobile | More Info: Mobile Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
High-end boutique show atmosphere with live music and gourmet fare.
The Orange Beach Festival of Art is a celebration of visual, performing, musical, and culinary arts featuring over 100 local artists and vendors, live entertainment, and gourmet food options.
Where: Orange Beach | More Info: Orange Beach Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
Man-made blizzard of 8,000 ping pong balls.
Families can enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday treats, crafts, and the 9th Annual Snowball Drop, a man-made blizzard of 8,000 ping pong balls.
Where: Gulf Shores | More Info: Gulf Shores Holiday Craft Fair
