2023 Coastal Christmas
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Delight in the wonder of the holiday season in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.
Leave your snow boots at home and grab your flip-flops and sunglasses for a winter vacation on Alabama’s white-sand beaches.
The non-stop fun of the holiday season as winter on the coast brings many extraordinary events and exciting activities for those of all ages to experience.
You can shop til' you drop, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, see Santa, and then ring in the new year beach style. Be sure to check out all of the holiday happenings here in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and don’t miss out on any of the festivities!
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Enjoy a Coastal Christmas on Alabama's Beaches
Upcoming Christmas & New Year's Events
Nov. 10-Dec. 24: Photos with Santa
Nov. 15-Dec. 23: Annual Trim a Tree
Nov. 17-Jan. 15: Ice Skating at The Wharf
Nov. 24-Jan. 3: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens
Dec. 2-22: OWA's Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 3-23: The North Pole Experience
Dec. 4: Baldwin Pops Christmas Concert in Foley
Dec. 5: Baldwin Pops Christmas Concert in Gulf Shores
Dec. 7: Christmas Night Market
Dec. 7: Cookie Decorating with Santa's Elves & Storytime
Dec. 7-8: HO HO Homicide: A Christmas Murder Mystery Show
Dec. 8: Christmas in the Park in Downtown Foley
Dec. 8: Elberta Christmas Parade
Dec. 8: LODA Artwork Celebrates Christmas
Dec. 9: Breakfast with the Grinch
Dec. 9: Let it Snow in Heritage Park
Dec. 9: Foley Christmas Parade
Dec. 9: Annual Lighted Boat Parade
Dec. 9: Flora-Bama's Annual Santa Drop
Dec. 9: Holiday Market & Open House
Dec. 9: Ella & Louis Sing Christmas
Dec. 9: YMCA Elf Ride
Dec. 9-10: Holly Days on Main
Dec. 9-10: Elf Academy
Dec. 9-16: Selfies with Santa
Dec. 10-17: A Very Merry Coastal Grinchmas
Dec. 12: Christmas Tea Party
Dec. 14: Community Christmas at Sims Park
Dec. 14: Movies at Meyer Park - Elf
Dec. 14: SANTA! Storytime
Dec. 15: Billy Clause & The LuLuBellas Christmas Movie Night
Dec. 15: Small Town Christmas
Dec. 16: Breakfast with Santa in Gulf Shores
Dec. 16: Christmas at The Exploreum
Dec. 16: Robertsdale Christmas in the Park
Dec. 16-17: Holiday Delta Cruises
Dec. 16-17: Sugarplum Festival
Dec. 21: Christmas Ornament Making
Dec. 23: Christmas Fun at Dick's Last Resort
Dec. 25: Flora-Bama’s Christmas Potluck
Dec. 31: Kids Confetti Drop
Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve at LuLu’s
Dec. 31: Reelin’ in the New Year at The Wharf
Dec. 31: Flora-Bama New Year's Eve Bash
Dec. 31: Flora-Bama Yacht Club New Year's Eve
Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Celebration at Dick's
Jan. 1: Polar Bear Dip & Hot Cocoa at The Hangout
Jan. 1: Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip
Stay tuned as more events are added weekly!
Visit our Calendar of Events for even more holiday happenings!
