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 1 | 6-8 p.m.
We’re kicking off our Christmas festivities with a celebration at Sims Park. Families can enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday treats, crafts, and the 8th 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 5 | 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 5, 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.
Movies at Meyer Park – Christmas Edition
December 14 | 6 p.m.
As part of our Movies at Meyer Park series, we will be showing Elf on the big screen. We encourage locals and visitors to bring a blanket, lawn chair, friends, and family, and join us for a free Christmas movie under the stars!
Breakfast with Santa
December 16 | 8 a.m.
Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa on Saturday, December 16, 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 Breakfast with Santa is $5.00, 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 holiday programs residents are encouraged to participate in. For a complete list of Christmas events/programs provided by the City of Gulf Shores, please visit www.GulfShoresAL.gov/Christmas.