Dreaming of a White (Sandy Beach) Christmas?

Treat yourself and your loved ones to snow-white sand this holiday. Spend a festive Coastal Christmas where Christmas parades expand beyond the streets to the water, with a lighted boat parade and Santa parachuting onto the beach at Flora-Bama. (Details)

The island will light up for a Coastal Christmas! A number of festivities are planned for the entire family, so take your pick and start a new holiday beach tradition:

• Nov. 23 to Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. -- Holiday Ice Skating at The Wharf in Orange Beach – Ice rink located on the ground floor of west parking lot near Ginny Lane’s. Skate rentals and refreshments available.
• Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon -- Tea with Santa at Villagio Grille at The Wharf
• Nov. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. -- Santa by the Fire – Gulf State Park Pavilion.
• Nov. 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. -- Orange Beach Tree Lighting & Visit with Santa at The Wharf – Holiday stories, free cookies and hot chocolate.
• Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. -- City of Gulf Shores Christmas Open House
• Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. -- City of Gulf Shores Christmas Parade and Beach Celebration – Begins at Clubhouse Drive and proceeds along Hwy. 59 to The Hangout at the Public Beach.
• Dec. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. -- Pictures with Santa – Orange Beach Cotton Bayou Beach Access. 
• Dec. 2 from 2:30 to 3:30 -- “Messiah” with the Pensacola Symphony – Gulf Shores United Methodist Sanctuary.
• Dec. 7 -- "Light Up the Arts" on the Coast - Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach
• Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. -- 5 K Jingle Bell Run - Flora-Bama
• Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. -- Santa Drop at Flora-Bama – Music, fun and games.
• Dec. 8 at noon -- Billy Claus & the LuLuBelles – LuLu’s at Homeport Marina
• Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- Merry Market at The Wharf Event Center – Orange Beach. Free admission.

• Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. -- Christmas Lighted Boat Parade – Begins at LuLu’s at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores, proceeds along the Intracoastal Waterway past The Wharf, and ends at Zeke’s Landing in Orange Beach.
• Dec. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. -- Christmas Concert – Gulf Shores United Methodist Church. Free admission.
• Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House – Refreshments served.
• Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. -- Breakfast with Santa - Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores
• Dec. 15 & 22 - Santa at Life's a Canvas - SanRoc Cay in Orange Beach
• Dec. 25 from 1 - 3 p.m.- Christmas Potluck at Flora-Bama
• Dec. 29 8 a.m. - Make it to the Line Run/Walk at Flora-Bama
• Dec. 31 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Noon Year's Eve Celebration at LuLu's at Homeport Marina
• Dec. 31 - New Years Eve Bash at Flora-Bama
• Jan. 1 at noon -- Slip and Slide Polar Bear Dip – Gulf Shores Public Beach at The Hangout.
• Jan. 1 at noon -- Polar Bear Dip at Flora-Bama

Plan your fun coastal times around these events and find more details at our Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Calendar of Events and Gulf Shores Music Calendar. Meyer is your beach vacation and concert connection.

Warm up to our winter savings and enjoy a free night when you spend your Coastal Christmas on the island.