City of Gulf Shores Announces 2024 Christmas Events Schedule
GULF SHORES, Ala.
Christmas is just around the corner, and the City of Gulf Shores is once again gearing up to celebrate with a full array of holiday events.
Whether it’s eating Breakfast with the man in red or listening to Christmas classics at the Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert, families of all ages are invited to join in the excitement of the season.
Community Christmas at Sims Park
December 5 | 5:30PM
We’re kicking off our Christmas festivities with a celebration at Sims Park. Families can enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday treats, crafts, and the 9th Annual Snowball Drop. The Snowball Drop is a man-made blizzard featuring 8,000 ping pong balls dropped from above. Winning snowballs will have a number that correlates with a prize supplied by our generous sponsors.
Interested in being a sponsor for this year’s snowball drop?
Visit https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1627/Community-Christmas-at-Sims-Park for more information.
The Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert
December 10 | 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 10, the City of Gulf Shores will open its doors to host the Baldwin Pops band for a Christmas Concert at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. The Baldwin Pops is an organization of volunteer musicians whose mission is to share music in a concert band format free of charge to the citizens of Baldwin County.
This event will not require a ticket. Seats are first come, first serve. Baldwin Pops Concerts are a collection site for the US Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program. Patrons are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift.
Breakfast with Santa
December 14 | 8 a.m.
Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa on Saturday, December 14, as the City of Gulf Shores hosts Breakfast with Santa at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. Beginning at 8 a.m., families can dive into a wholesome breakfast complete with sausage, bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Admission for the Breakfast with Santa is $6.00, while children 3 and under are free. Children will also receive a complimentary picture with Santa.
In addition to these larger community events, several other City of Gulf Shores departments will be hosting events residents are encouraged to participate in.
Gulf Shores Public Library Holiday Events
- Cookie Decorating with Ms. Claus Storytime
December 5 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
- Adult Christmas Card Class*
December 9 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
- Family Christmas Tea*
December 10 at 11 a.m. | Adult Activity Center
- Visit from Santa Storytime
December 12 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
- Make a Holiday Ornament Storytime
December 19 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
Gulf Shores Recreation Department Holiday Events
- Natural Christmas Wreath DIY Class*
December 3 at 4 p.m. | Cultural Center
- Christmas BINGO
December 4 at 10 a.m. | Cultural Center
- Deck the House Lights Contest
Submissions due by December 15; Winners are announced December 20
- Deck the House Van Ride & Happy Hour*
December 17 at 5:30 p.m. | Meet at Cultural Center
- Deck the House Scavenger Hunt & Map of Lights
Available to community December 20
*Event requires pre-registration
For additional information on all of these events, please visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/Christmas.
