Celebrating all those special moments in life with you
When the twinkle lights go up and the scent of hot cocoa fills the air, Baldwin County becomes a postcard-worthy holiday wonderland. From coastal boat parades to small-town tree lightings, from world-class concerts to Santa skydiving out of the clouds (yes, really!), our community knows how to celebrate.
Below you’ll find the most festive events happening from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s—organized by city so you can plan your holiday memories close to home.
Grab some cocoa, bring a blanket, and let’s make memories together.
Fairhope: Holiday Traditions by the Bay
Fairhope Magical Christmas Parade
📍 Downtown Fairhope
📅 Dec 5, 2025 | 6:30 PM
From marching bands and dancing troupes to sparkling floats and tractors dressed in lights, this beloved parade celebrates the magic of Christmas. Santa arrives on a fire truck, sending joy down Fairhope Avenue.
Santa Saturdays
📍 Fairhope Museum of History
📅 Dec 6 & Dec 13 | 10:30 AM–12 PM
Children can meet Santa, write letters, enjoy treats, and take free photos surrounded by festive holiday displays.
Eastern Shore Choral Society Christmas Concert
📍 First Baptist Church of Fairhope
📅 Dec 14 | 3 PM
More than 80 talented singers fill the sanctuary with classic Christmas harmonies.
Bay Shore Ballet: The Nutcracker
📍 Fairhope Civic Center
📅 Dec 13 | 2 PM & 7 PM
This cherished hometown performance brings Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Sugar Plum Fairy to life in an enchanting production featuring over 60 dancers.
Mobile Bay Maker’s Market
📍 6965 Twin Beech Rd
📅 Dec 14 | 10 AM–3 PM
Shop handcrafted gifts, artisan creations, baked goods, and local specialties perfect for holiday giving.
Fairhope New Year’s Eve Street Party
📍 Fairhope Ave. & Church St.
📅 Dec 31 | 8:30 PM–12:30 AM
Celebrate under the stars with live music, food from local restaurants, games, children’s activities, and a midnight ball drop with fireworks.
Daphne: Small-Town Magic & Snowy Fun
Baldwin Pops Christmas Concert
📍 Daphne Civic Center
📅 Dec 11 | 6–9 PM
“Snow” & Movie Night in the Park
📍 Al Trione Sports Complex
📅 Dec 12 | 4–8 PM
Enjoy artificial snow play and a family holiday movie under the stars — free for everyone.
Skating with Santa
📍 Daphne Civic Center
📅 Dec 18–19 | 4–8 PM
Free ice-skating sessions alongside Santa Claus, perfect for a cozy holiday outing.
Holiday Market & Family Day
📍 Jordan Beech Farms
📅 Dec 20 | 11 AM–5 PM
Festive family fun with pony rides, inflatables, pet adoption, crafts, vendors, live music, and a Christmas movie in the barn.
Daphne Christmas Craft Market
📍 United Community Bank
📅 Dec 21 | 10 AM–3 PM
Foley & OWA: Winter Trails and Festive Parades
Graham Creek Christmas Trail
📍 Graham Creek Nature Preserve
📅 Nov 28, Nov 29 & Dec 5 | 2–5 PM
Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting
📍 Heritage Park
📅 Dec 5 | 6 PM
Foley Kiwanis Christmas Parade
📍 Downtown Foley
📅 Dec 6 | 10 AM
“Let It Snow” Holiday Festival
📍 Heritage Park
📅 Dec 6 | 11 AM–3 PM
Foley Christmas Night Market
📍 Farmers & Fishermen’s Market
📅 Dec 11 | 5–8 PM
OWA New Year’s Celebration
📍 Downtown OWA & OWA Island
📅 Dec 27
A festive afternoon of bubbles, music, kids’ activities, and an evening fireworks show over the water.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach: Christmas on the Coast
Community Christmas at Sims Park
📍 Gulf Shores
📅 Dec 4 | 5:30 PM
Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert
📍 Gulf Shores Civic Center
📅 Dec 9 | 7 PM
Breakfast with Santa
📍 Gulf Shores Civic Center
📅 Dec 13 | 8 AM
Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
📍 Intracoastal Waterway (Starts at Gulf Shores)
📅 Dec 13 | 4 PM
Dozens of boats, glowing with thousands of lights, cruise along the water toward The Wharf.
Santa Drop (Skydiving Santa!)
📍 Flora-Bama (Orange Beach)
📅 Dec 6 | 11 AM–2 PM
Santa’s most daring entrance — parachuting onto the beach.
Light Up the Arts
📍 Coastal Arts Center
📅 Dec 11 | 5:30–7:30 PM
An enchanting evening of art, music, and festive demonstrations.
New Year’s Eve at The Wharf (Kids Confetti Drop & Marlin Drop)
📍 Orange Beach
📅 Dec 31
Celebrate with kids during the day or enjoy fireworks, bands, and the famous midnight Marlin Drop.
Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip
📍 Orange Beach
📅 Jan 1 | Noon
Take a refreshing plunge into the Gulf to kick off the New Year. Costumes encouraged!
Spanish Fort, Silverhill, Robertsdale, Summerdale & Bay Minette
🌲 Spanish Fort Tree Lighting & Movie Night — Dec 7 | 6 PM
📖 “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” Pajama Reading — Dec 16 | 6 PM
🎉 Silverhill “Small Town Christmas” Parade — Dec 5 | 6:30 PM
🎅 Robertsdale Christmas Parade — Dec 6 | 6:30 PM
🎅 Summerdale Christmas Parade & Festival — Dec 13 | 1 PM–~7 PM
🎄 Bay Minette Christmas Fest & Light Show — Dec 5–6
From Our Family to Yours
At Ashurst Niemeyer Real Estate, we’re grateful to celebrate another holiday season with the people who make Baldwin County feel like home. Whether you’re sipping hot cocoa at a parade or ringing in the New Year under the fireworks, these moments become cherished traditions shared with the ones who matter most.
If you know someone who would enjoy exploring these local celebrations, share this holiday guide and help spread the joy!
✨ Wishing you peace, joy, and community this holiday season.
