42nd Annual Mobile International Festival

  • Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mobile County

  • Location: The Grounds, Mobile, Mobile County

  • Cost: Free entry Mobile County

  • Event Type: Festival / Cultural celebration

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: A long-running celebration of global cultures through food, music and art — ideal for families and anyone wanting to explore the diversity of the region.

Small Business Saturday Holiday Market – Mobile

  • Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

  • Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM City of Mobile+1

  • Location: Mardi Gras Park, Mobile, Mobile County

  • Cost: Free to attend (vendor goods vary)

  • Event Type: Market / Community shopping

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: A festive holiday pop-up market where local vendors offer handmade gifts, seasonal treats and unique finds — a perfect local shopping outing to support small businesses.

City of Orange Beach Christmas Tree Lighting + Drone Show

  • Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

  • Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Orange Beach+1

  • Location: The Wharf (Main Street), Orange Beach, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Free

  • Event Type: Holiday tree lighting / Family event

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: Kick-off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony featuring carols, hot cocoa, letters to Santa and a drone light show to raise the festive vibe.

A Christmas Kingdom: Lights, Wonder, and Tradition

  • Date: December 1 – December 23, 2025 (Fridays & Saturdays emphasized) Baldwin County, AL

  • Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (check site for specific nights)

  • Location: Bicentennial Park, Stockton, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Free admission (donations accepted)

  • Event Type: Holiday lights display / Drive-thru

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: A scenic holiday lights experience with thousands of lights, themed displays and family fun — drive-thru or trolley ride options available.

43rd Annual Christmas Fest – Bay Minette

  • Date: Friday & Saturday, December 5-6, 2025 North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

  • Time: See event page (weekend full-day)

  • Location: Downtown Bay Minette, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Free entry

  • Event Type: Festival / Family & community event

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: One of North Baldwin’s biggest holiday traditions — vendors, food trucks, kid-friendly activities and holiday fun for the whole community.

Christmas in the Park – Downtown Foley

  • Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 Gulf Shores & Orange Beach+1

  • Time: Evening (check site)

  • Location: Heritage Park, Foley, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Free

  • Event Type: Holiday / Family gathering

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: A seasonal community gathering with crafts, decorations and local spirit — a charming outing in Foley for families and neighbors.

Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert

  • Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Gulf Shores+1

  • Time: Evening (exact time on event page)

  • Location: Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Free admission

  • Event Type: Concert / Music event

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: A festive band concert by the Baldwin Pops offering live holiday music and a great evening out for families or friends.

Holly Days On Main – The Wharf

  • Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 13-14, 2025 Magnolia Springs

  • Time: Day-time hours (check site)

  • Location: The Wharf, Orange Beach, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Free admission & parking

  • Event Type: Holiday arts & crafts fair / Festival

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: Two full days of holiday vendors, performances, a lighted boat parade and festive coastal fun — perfect for gift hunting + family outing.

Ice Skating Rink – The Wharf

  • Date: Opens Friday, November 21, 2025 and runs weekends through December (mention here for the range) Coastal Alabama Business Chamber+1

  • Time: Generally afternoons/evenings (check schedule)

  • Location: The Wharf, Orange Beach, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Varies

  • Event Type: Family/Seasonal activity

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: A seasonal outdoor ice-skating experience by the water — a fun, festive outing for kids, couples or friends catching some holiday memories.

Holiday Stroll at The Grand Hotel

  • Date: Begins Saturday, November 29, 2025 (and runs) Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

  • Time: Day-time (check site)

  • Location: The Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Varies

  • Event Type: Holiday stroll / Resort event

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: A stately resort setting where visitors can take a holiday stroll, enjoy decorations, lights and festive ambiance — a nice option for a relaxed local outing.

Community Christmas at Sims Park – Gulf Shores

 

  • Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Gulf Shores

  • Time: Evening (check site)

  • Location: Johnnie Sims Park, Gulf Shores, Baldwin County

  • Cost: Free

  • Event Type: Family holiday event

  • Link for Details/Tickets: [Event page]

  • Quick Description: An evening of holiday festivities in Gulf Shores with Santa, crafts, treats and the annual snowball drop — fun for families with younger kids.