The holidays are coming up, and so are the fun activities on the Gulf Coast celebrating this time of the year. From tree lightings to Christmas parades, there are a number of family friendly events happening over the next few months. See our calendar below for a guide on what you can do to celebrate the holiday season.
- Nov. 29-Dec. 31 – Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, Jones Park in Gulfport, MS
- Ages 4 and under: Free
- Ages 5-12: $5
- General Admission: $10
- Nov. 29-Dec. 31 – Bellingrath Gardens Christmas Lights, Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile, AL
- Children (5-12): $8
- Adults: $16
- Nov. 30 – Christmas Village at The Fort, The Fort of Colonial Mobile in Mobile, AL
- Ages 3 and under: Free
- Children (3-14): $15
- Adults: $10
- Dec. 3 – City of Orange Beach Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 4 – A Christmas Carol, Saenger Theatre in Mobile, AL
- Tickets $20
- Dec. 5 – Holiday Night Market, Mobile Museum of Art in Mobile, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 5 – Central Arts Collective: Arts Gala, Central Presbyterian Church in Mobile, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 5 – Duck the Halls: Christmas Cocktail Tour, Gulf Coast Ducks in Mobile AL
- Tickets $45
- Dec. 6 – Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade, Fairhope, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 6-Dec. 7 – University of South Alabama Annual Holiday Concert, Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 6-Dec. 8 – 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar, Central Presbyterian Church in Mobile, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 7 – Holiday Market and Christmas Kids Day, Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 7 – Christmas at the Exploreum, The Exploreum Science Center in Mobile, AL
- Ages 2 and under: Free
- Ages 3+: $5
- Exploreum members: $3
- Dec. 7 – Semmes Christmas Parade, Semmes, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 10-Dec 14 – Holiday Open House, Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS
- Free admission
- Dec. 14 – Daphne’s Snow & Movie Night, Daphne City Hall, Daphne, AL
- Free admission
- Dec. 14-Dec 15 – Mobile Symphony Orchestra “A Celtic Christmas with Cherish The Ladies”, Saenger Theatre in Mobile, AL
- Tickets $15-$80
- Dec. 19 – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Saenger Theatre in Mobile, AL
- Adults: $6
- Children (12 and under) & Seniors (60+): $3
- Dec. 21 – Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas, Saenger Theatre in Mobile, AL
- Children (10 and under): $10
- General admission: $20
- VIP: $40
