December 1-31 2009
Odyssey's Shipwreck! Treasures from the SS Republic at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum
(251) 986-8375 www.baldwincountyheritagemuseum.com
Set sail for a one-of-a-kind adventure. Shipwreck! Treasures from the SS Republic will take you on an amazing journey 1700 feet below the surface of the Atlantic to the wreck site of the SS Republic, the greatest shipwreck treasure of the Civil War era. Open Wednesday -Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 2nd & 4th Sunday Noon to 5 p.m
Holiday Market at Orange Beach Art Center
(251) 981-2787 www.orangebeachartcenter.com
Formerly known as "Deck the Halls." Sale will be held November 6, 2008 - January 9, 2009. Shop for your holiday gifts and decorations. All items are created by local artists and craftsmen.
Bellingrath's Magic Christmas in Lights
(251) 973-2217 www.bellingrath.org
5 – 9 PM Nightly. Magic Christmas in Lights (MCIL) will feature over 3 million twinkling lights, 835 set pieces in 12 major scenes throughout Bellingrath’ s 65 acre estate garden.. Like the rest of the Gardens, the Bellingrath Museum Home is decorated in its holiday finery. Nightly choral performances are held on the South Terrace of the Bellingrath Home.
December 1 2009
Orange Beach Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Visit
6 p.m. on front lawn at City Hall. Talk with Santa, Games, Refreshments and Children’s Entertainment.
December 4 2009
Pepsi Star Series and The Wharf presents
www.thewharfal.com
3 Doors Down with Special Guests: Switchfoot and American Bang @ The Wharf Amphitheater. Get your tickets from TicketMaster here.
28th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Open House in Gulf Shores
(251) 968-2425
The theme for the December 4, 2008 Christmas Tree Lighting & Open House is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Join us at 6PM at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, corner of West 19th Avenue and West 2nd Street as the City of Gulf Shores kicks off the holiday season with the 28th annual lighting of the Christmas Tree.
December 5-14 2009
South Baldwin Community Theatre presents: Babes in Toyland
(251) 968-6721 www.sbct.biz
Price: Tickets: Adults $15 Students (grades K-12) $7.50 Under school age $5
Thurs, Fri., Sat. – 7:30pm Sunday matinee – 2:00pm
December 5 2009
Christmas in the Park
(251) 943-1545
Annual Christmas in the Park celebration on the first Friday in December each year at 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion and John B. Foley Park. Music by local school children, hot chocolate, snacks, and visits with Santa for the children. The event is free and open to the public.
December 6 2009
24th Annual "Christmas at the Fort"
51 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island
(251)861-6992
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Experience the 1861 Christmas with the Confederate garrison. A living history weekend for the whole family. Come and join the soldiers as they celebrate a non-commercial Christmas of yesteryears. Children will have the chance to make Christmas ornaments with seashells and other old time decorations.
Foley Christmas Parade
Streets of Uptown Foley
(251) 943-5001
Foley Christmas Parade sponsored by the Foley Kiwanis Club and held in the streets of Uptown Foley at 10:00 a.m. Floats, bands, clowns, Scouts, Santa Claus and many others celebrate the beginning of the Christmas Season.
“LET IT SNOW” Annual Winter Celebration in Foley
Foley Heritage Park
(251) 943-1200
The City of Foley becomes a winter wonderland of snow, Music and activities in Heritage Park. Lots of SNOW, Lots of FUN and Lots of Christmas Spirit. Hours are from approximately 11:00 p.m. following the Christmas Parade until 3:00 p.m.
December 13 2009
"Nautical Night of Lights" Lighted Boat Parade
(251) 968-6091
5:30 p.m. Boats of all sizes and shapes and decorated with holiday lights and decorations meander along the waters of Orange Beach to the delight of the spectators that line the banks of the parade route.
1st Annual Pleasure Island Christmas Parade
www.thewharfal.com
Main Street at noon. The parade will be an exciting event that is community focused and family-oriented. The young and old alike will enjoy a festive afternoon of floats, music, and holiday cheer.
December 14 2009
16th Annual Symphony By The Sea
(251) 943-2110
The Marriott Grand Hotel at Point Clear. 4:00 - 6:00 pm -- Cocktail Party / Silent Auction. 6:30 pm Holiday Concert featuring the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 8:30 pm Sponsor Dinner. Tickets will be on sale at Kaiser Realty and the Baldwin County United Way. Call for more information.
December 18 2009
Entertainment Series 2009 presents A Christmas Carol
(251) 968-1172
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of selfless giving. Ebenezer Scrooge, a most unrepentant, miserly fellow, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own Christmases: Past, Present and Future.
December 31 2009
The Wharf’s 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve "Block Party Blowout"
(251) 224-1000 www.thewharfal.com
5:00 pm until 12:30 am along the Boardwalk. Retail shops and restaurants will join in the celebration. Festive decoration, land holiday lighting, there will be something fun for the entire family. Entertainment provided. The Wharf will countdown to the stroke of midnight to ring in the New Year—with a fabulous fireworks display!
6th Annual Dancin’ in the Streets 2008
De La Mare Avenue, Fairhope
(251) 937-1195
This year’s theme is “My Big Fat Fairhope Wedding.” Your invitation to Dancin’ in the Streets includes heavy hor d’oeuvres, drinks, a silent auction themed New Year’s Resolutions, live music and games for some big fat fun.
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