Christmas in and around Gulf Shores AL

Christmas is just around the corner, and the City of Gulf Shores is once again gearing up to celebrate with a full array of holiday events. Whether it’s eating Breakfast with the man in red, or listening to Christmas classics at the Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert, families of all ages are invited to join in the excitement of the season.

• Community Christmas at Sims Park - December 4 at 5:30 p.m.
  We’re kicking off our Christmas festivities with a celebration at Sims Park. Families can enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday treats, crafts, and the 10th Annual Snowball Drop. The Snowball Drop is a man-made blizzard featuring 8,000 ping pong balls dropped from above. Winning snowballs will have a number that correlates with a prize supplied by our generous sponsors. 
  
  Are you interested in partnering with us to enhance Community Christmas at Sims Park? Whether you’re interested in becoming a vendor, sponsoring, or donating, we’d love to have you join us! Click here for more information.
   
• The Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert - December 9 at 7 p.m.
  On Tuesday, December 9, the City of Gulf Shores will open its doors to host the Baldwin Pops band for a Christmas Concert at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. The Baldwin Pops is an organization of volunteer musicians whose mission is to share music in a concert band format free of charge to the citizens of Baldwin County. 
  
  This event does not require a ticket. Seats are first come, first serve. Baldwin Pops Concerts are a collection site for the US Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program. Patrons are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift. 
   
• Breakfast with Santa - December 13 at 8 a.m.
  Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa on Saturday, December 13, as the City of Gulf Shores hosts Breakfast with Santa at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. Beginning at 8 a.m., while supplies last, families can enjoy a wholesome breakfast complete with sausage, bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Admission for Breakfast with Santa is $8.00, while children 3 and under are free. Children will also receive a complimentary picture with Santa. 

In addition to these larger community events, several other City of Gulf Shores departments will be hosting events that residents are encouraged to participate in. 

𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

• Ornament Making with Mrs. Claus Storytime
  December 4 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
• Visit from Santa Storytime
  December 11 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
• Gingerbread House Decorating Contest – Kids Edition*
  December 17 at 10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
• Cookie Decorating with the Elves
  December 18 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library

𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

• Jammies & Gingerbread – A Fun Festive Family Night*
  December 10 at 6 p.m. | Cultural Center
• Deck the House Lights Contest*
  Submissions due by Dec 14 | Winners announced Dec 19
• Ramble On – Deck the House Tour*
  December 16 at 5:30 p.m. | Meet at Activity Center
• Christmas Craft – Wild Grapevine Wreaths*
  December 16 & 18 at 5:30 p.m. | Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism & Sustainability
• Deck the House Scavenger Hunt*
  Available to the community December 19

*Event requires pre-registration

For additional information on all of these programs and events, please visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/Christmas.