The City of Gulf Shores spreads a free holiday evening across its city buildings. Families get carriage rides, a visit with Santa, camel rides outside the Civic Center, Whoville storytime at the library and a historic Christmas village at the museum. The tree lights up at the Gulf Shores Public Library at 5:45 PM while the Gulf Shores Elementary School Choir sings carols. Parking is at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center and the Dog Park, among other spots.
Before you go
- Check the event map on the city page for parking and the carriage ride stop.
- Park at the Bodenhamer Recreation Center or the Dog Park.
- Arrive by 5:30 PM for carriage rides and Santa.
- Head to the Gulf Shores Public Library by 5:45 PM for the tree lighting.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-11-11.
The City of Gulf Shores event page lists free admission. It allows one free Santa picture per family.
The city page lists only one free Santa picture per family.
Activities spread across several city buildings, so use the event map.
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