Plan your festive adventure in Mobile with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're rediscovering your city or seeing it for the first time, this guide showcases the best of Mobile's holidays.
One highlight of the season is the Birmingham Christmas Village Festival, where local artisans gather to offer unique gifts and festive decorations. You'll also find the Magic Christmas in Lights, a dazzling display that transforms the surroundings into a winter wonderland. And the Huntsville Christmas Market is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a variety of vendors and seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Mobile
- Birmingham Christmas Village Festival (Birmingham)
- Magic Christmas in Lights (Theodore)
- Bellingrath Gardens Holiday Tours (Theodore)
- Huntsville Christmas Market (Huntsville)
- Huntsville Botanical Garden Galaxy of Lights (Huntsville)
- Mobile Christmas Night Market
- Yule Y’all (Huntsville)
- Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Holiday Event (Birmingham)
- Mobile Holiday Market
- Mobile Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
See these and even more events listed below!
Mobile Holiday Light Displays
Magic Christmas in Lights
What to Expect:
Dazzling light display with live music.
Description:
Bellingrath Gardens and Home presents a dazzling display of over 1,100 set pieces and 3 million lights across 65 acres, featuring 16 scenes and live musical performances.
Where: Theodore | More Info: Magic Christmas in Lights
Bellingrath Gardens Holiday Tours
What to Expect:
"Holiday light display with themed vignettes and choral performances."
Description:
Bellingrath Gardens features a spectacular holiday light display with over 3 million lights, showcasing themed vignettes and choral performances.
Where: Theodore | More Info: Bellingrath Gardens Holiday Tours
Huntsville Botanical Garden Galaxy of Lights
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light displays with walking and driving options.
Description:
Huntsville Botanical Garden's Galaxy of Lights features sparkling pathways and animated scenes that tell a story of holiday cheer, offering both walking and driving options for families, couples, and friends of all ages.
Where: Huntsville | More Info: Huntsville Botanical Garden Galaxy of Lights
The Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Traditional tree lighting with festive activities.
Description:
The Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting features performers singing Christmas carols, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, and hot chocolate, culminating in a traditional tree lighting ceremony.
Where: Orange Beach | More Info: The Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting
Mobile Holiday Markets and Shopping
Mobile Christmas Night Market
What to Expect:
Local artists showcase unique gifts and crafts.
Description:
The Mobile Christmas Night Market is a holiday event featuring local and regional artists, unique gifts, crafts, and delicious treats. It includes kid’s activities, live entertainment, and a cash bar.
Where: Mobile | More Info: Mobile Christmas Night Market
Birmingham Christmas Village Festival
What to Expect:
Unique, artist-inspired gifts and decorations.
Description:
The Birmingham Christmas Village Festival is a premier holiday shopping event featuring over 720 booths with vendors offering unique gifts, arts, crafts, clothing, food, and jewelry. Explore playful candy-inspired decorations and discover custom-made gifts from local artisan vendors.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham Christmas Village Festival
Huntsville Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with juried artists and local performers.
Description:
The Christkindlmarket at the Orion Amphitheatre in Huntsville features over 60 artists showcasing a variety of mediums, blending German and European traditions with local flair. Enjoy holiday music, food, and drinks in a festive atmosphere.
Where: Huntsville | More Info: Huntsville Christmas Market
Yule Y’all
What to Expect:
Luxurious winter stroll with local spirit samplings and water tower lighting.
Description:
Yule Y'all is a festive holiday event featuring maker art, holiday creations, food, and music. Enjoy a luxurious winter stroll through the grounds and freshly decked halls. Samplings of local spirits will be available while supplies last, culminating in the lighting of the fabled water tower at 5 PM.
Where: Huntsville | More Info: Yule Y’all
Gulf Shores Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping experience with diverse vendors.
Description:
The Gulf Shores Christmas Market at the Baldwin County Coliseum in Robertsdale, Alabama, features 100 vendors selling unique gifts, crafts, baked goods, and more. Enjoy food from various vendors and receive complimentary shopping bags for the first 100 customers. Admission includes a request for a $2 donation to benefit a local charity.
Where: Gulf Shores | More Info: Gulf Shores Christmas Market
Mobile Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Exclusive VIP shopping hours with morning cocktails and breakfast treats.
Description:
The Mobile Holiday Market is a three-day event featuring a variety of merchants from around the country, offering a wide range of gifts and seasonal items. The market is held at the Mobile Convention Center and includes concession stands and a cash bar for over-21 shoppers. It supports local communities through the Junior League of Mobile's volunteers and partnerships with local agencies.
Where: Mobile | More Info: Mobile Holiday Market
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Holiday Event
What to Expect:
Unique gifts from local artisans and vendors.
Description:
The Christmas Village Festival at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex offers a wide variety of gifts, including arts, crafts, clothing, food, and jewelry, from over 720 booths featuring vendors from across the United States.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Holiday Event
Mobile Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Mobile Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
What to Expect:
Unique blend of classical and children's choirs performing holiday classics.
Description:
The Mobile Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Classics concert features a diverse repertoire of Christmas music, including works by Delius, Bach, and Tchaikovsky, performed by the Mobile Symphony Orchestra and the Mobile Singing Children. The event is conducted by guest conductor Robert J. Seebacher and includes a variety of festive pieces.
Where: Mobile | More Info: Mobile Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Orange Beach Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
What to Expect:
High-end boutique show atmosphere with live music and gourmet fare.
Description:
The Orange Beach Festival of Art is a celebration of visual, performing, musical, and culinary arts featuring over 100 local artists and vendors, live entertainment, and gourmet food options.
Where: Orange Beach | More Info: Orange Beach Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
Mobile Other Holiday Activities
Gulf Shores Holiday Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Man-made blizzard of 8,000 ping pong balls.
Description:
Families can enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday treats, crafts, and the 9th Annual Snowball Drop, a man-made blizzard of 8,000 ping pong balls.
Where: Gulf Shores | More Info: Gulf Shores Holiday Craft Fair
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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