The City of Gulf Shores invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with a series of festive events designed for all ages. From the annual Snowball Drop at Sims Park on December 5 to the Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert on December 10 and Breakfast with Santa on December 14, Gulf Shores has a holiday lineup that brings families together. The festivities will also include various holiday activities hosted by the Gulf Shores Public Library and Recreation Department, providing opportunities for both children and adults to enjoy the spirit 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 served. 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 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 announced December 20
• Deck the House Van Ride & Happy Hour*
  December 17 at 5:30 p.m. | Meet at the 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