Credit: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
Tuscaloosa families can have a white sand holiday along Alabama’s beaches during Coastal Christmas. Coastal Christmas, an event series created by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, is designed to warm beach guests up to the holidays. The following list highlights the major holiday happenings taking place in and around Gulf Shores and Orange Beach:
Kaiser Realty by Wyndham Vacation Rentals Coastal Half-Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Date: Nov. 25
Location: Orange Beach Sportsplex (4389 William Silvers Parkway)
Website: http://www.team-magic.com/events/100
Details: Shed the turkey with family and fitness this Thanksgiving with a half-marathon, 5K or 1-mile fun run through the paved, scenic Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf State Park; post-race party at the sportsplex
Winter at The Wharf
Dates: End of November through mid-January
Location: The Wharf (23101 Canal Rd., Orange Beach)
Website: ALWharf.com
Phone: 251-224-1000
Events:
Ice Skating Rink
Date: Nov. 17 to Jan. 14
Time: Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 17-26): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Christmas Break (Dec. 16-31): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Normal time: 4-10 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday)
Admission: $10 for skating; $13 for skating and Ferris wheel; $80 for frequent skater pass
Photos with Santa
Date: Nov. 17 to Dec. 24
Time: 3-7 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Saturday); 12-6 p.m. (Sunday); Dec. 24: 12-2 p.m. Admission: Various price packages
Horse & Carriage Rides
Date: Nov. 18-19, Nov. 26, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-17
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Admission: $20 per carriage ride (up to 4 people); $5 for single rider
Holiday SPECTRA Sound & Light Spectacular
Date: Nov. 28 to Dec. 31
Time: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
City of Orange Beach Tree Lighting at The Wharf
Date: Nov. 28
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Wharf (23101 Canal Rd., Orange Beach)
Website: ALWharf.com
Admission: Free
Details: Traditional tree lighting with live music, children’s activities and more to be announced
Bellingrath’s 22nd Annual Magic Christmas in Lights
Dates: Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 (Closed Dec. 25)
Location: Bellingrath Gardens and Home (12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore)
Website: Bellingrath.org
Phone: 251-973-2217
Details: Three million twinkling lights in more than 1,000 custom sets in 14 scenes throughout the gardens, stunningly decorated Bellingrath home and photos with Santa on weekends
Lighted Christmas Parade
Date: Dec. 1
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Clubhouse Drive to the Gulf Shores Public Beach
Website: GulfShoresAL.gov
Phone: 251-968-1171
Admission: Free
Details: Floats decked out in holiday décor will roll to the Gulf Shores Public Beach
6th Annual Merry Market
Date: Dec 8-9
Location: Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf (4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach)
Phone: 251-968-7200
Admission: Free
Details: Gifts, fine arts, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, food vendors, door prizes, story time with Mrs. Claus and more presented by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel and produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and the city of Orange Beach
Santa Drop at Flora-Bama
Date: Dec. 9
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Flora-Bama (17401 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola)
Website: FloraBama.com
Phone: 850-492-0611
Admission: Free
Details: Santa will make a grand entrance to the Alabama Gulf Coast by safely skydiving and landing on Flora-Bama’s beachfront; activities include photos with Santa, food, holiday treats, Christmas carols and more
LuLu’s presents Billy Claus and the LuLuBelles
Date: Dec. 9
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: LuLu’s (200 E. 25th Ave., Gulf Shores)
Website: LuLuBuffett.com
Phone: 251-967-5858
Admission: Free
Details: Based on Lucy Buffett’s holiday children’s book, Santa’s warm weather-loving younger brother Billy Claus and his LuLuBelles will come to town; activities include arts and crafts, Santa letter station, photos with Billy and more
32nd Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Date: Dec. 9
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Begins at LuLu's (200 E. 25th Ave., Gulf Shores)
Phone: 251-968-7200
Admission: Free
Details: Boats decked out in holiday decor will begin the parade at LuLu's at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores and end at Cobalt Restaurant in Orange Beach
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