Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  The City of Gulf Shores will host Community Christmas at multiple city facilities, offering residents and visitors photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday treats, and crafts and activities from local businesses and community organizations. The evening will also feature a Christmas tree lighting at the Gulf Shores Public Library. The city invites community partners to join the event; details are available at gulfshoresal.gov/1627/Community-Christmas. Additional holiday programming from the Gulf Shores Public Library and Recreation Department rounds out a full month of seasonal events.

Community Christmas
December 3 | 5:30 p.m.
The holiday season begins with a new Community Christmas experience, bringing festive activities to multiple City facilities. Residents and visitors can enjoy pictures with Santa, carriage rides, holiday treats, crafts, and activities hosted by local businesses and community organizations. Festivities will also include the Christmas tree lighting at the Gulf Shores Public Library at 5:45 p.m.

If you are interested in partnering with the City of Gulf Shores on Community Christmas, please visit https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1627/Community-Christmas for more information.

The Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert
December 8 | 7 p.m.
We’re pleased to welcome the Baldwin Pops for its annual Christmas Concert at a new venue this year, the Gulf Shores High School Performing Arts Center, located at 21656 Coastal Gateway Boulevard. The Baldwin Pops, an organization of volunteer musicians dedicated to sharing live concert band music with the community, will present a festive performance featuring holiday favorites. 

The concert is free and open to the public. This event does not require a ticket. Seats are first come, first served, and doors open at 5:30 p.m. Baldwin Pops Concerts is a collection site for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Patrons are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift. 

In addition to these larger community events, the City of Gulf Shores hosts other programs and events, encouraging residents to participate:

Gulf Shores Public Library Holiday Events

• Ornament Making with Mrs. Claus Storytime
  December 3 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
• Visit from Santa Storytime
  December 10 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library
• Cookie Decorating with the Elves
  December 17 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Public Library

Gulf Shores Recreation Department Holiday Events

• Ramble On: Christmas Edition*
  December 8 at 10:30 a.m. | Meet at Cultural Center
• Polar Express Night*
  December 11 at 5:30 p.m. | Cultural Center 
• Craftmas*
  December 17 at 10:30 a.m. | Gulf Shores Activity Center

*Event requires pre-registration

For more information on these programs and events, visit www.gulfshoresAL.gov/Christmas. 

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