Christmas Events for Kids in Mobile, AL (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

16 min read

The Mobile, AL area has 20 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Christmas Nights in Lights in Mobile on November 6 to Magic Christmas in Lights in Theodore, which runs through January 9. 7 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Alabama, part of our guide for every state.

The short version

  • 20 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Mobile, AL for 2026, in Mobile, Semmes, Grand Bay, Satsuma and Theodore
  • First: Christmas Nights in Lights, Mobile, November 6. Runs latest: Magic Christmas in Lights, Theodore, through January 9
  • Free: Lighting of the Tree, Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting, A Christmas Story in the Park, Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movies: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Holiday Market and Open House, Semmes Christmas Parade and Holiday Family Movie Night
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Alabama Christmas train rides page.

Mobile, AL Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
20 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Mobile, Semmes, Grand Bay, Satsuma and Theodore
Season
November 6, 2026 to January 9, 2027
Free events
7
Kinds of events
holiday crafts, holiday show, holiday lights and tree lighting
Last checked

Plan your December

When each Mobile, AL Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Christmas Nights in Lights in Mobile on November 6; the last runs to January 9. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

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Christmas events for kids in Mobile

15 confirmed events for kids in Mobile, soonest first.

Mobile: Christmas Nights in Lights

Holiday lightsDauphin Way Baptist Church · Mobile

Host
Dauphin Way Baptist Church (opens in a new tab)
Where
Dauphin Way Baptist Church, 3661 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36608
When
Friday, November 6, 2026 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 (nightly), 6 to 9 pm
Cost
$9.99 per person
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Christmas Nights in Lights is a drive-through display at Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile with more than one million lights synchronized to holiday favorites that play on the car radio. Families stay in the car, which is handy for young children and cold evenings.

It is open from Friday, November 6, through Sunday, December 27, from 6 to 9 pm. The county listing says tickets are $9.99 per person and can be bought online or at the event. More information is on the event's own website.

Parent tip: Tickets can be bought online or at the gate. Tune the car radio to the show.

See dates and details from Dauphin Way Baptist Church (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: Lighting of the Tree

Tree lightingFreeCity of Mobile Community Events · Mobile

Host
City of Mobile Community Events (opens in a new tab)
Where
Mardi Gras Park, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile, Mobile, AL 36602
When
Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:30 to 8 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The City of Mobile's annual Lighting of the Tree takes over Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile with local vendors, food trucks, holiday crafts, games and inflatables. Santa Claus is the headline guest and is scheduled to arrive at 6 pm.

The entertainment lineup starts at 5:30 pm with Mobile Ballet, followed by a holiday opera performance at 5:45, Santa's arrival at 6:00, the tree lighting by the mayor at 6:20, another ballet showcase at 6:45 and a drone show at 7:00. The city calls it a free event for all ages and suggests bringing chairs and blankets so you can pick a good spot.

Parent tip: Bring chairs and blankets. The drone show is at 7 pm if your kids can stay up.

See dates and details from City of Mobile Community Events (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: December Delights: Homemade Holidays

Holiday craftsMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ben May Main Library, 701 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
When
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
Ages 6 to 11
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Homemade Holidays is part of the December Delights series for school-age children at the Ben May Main Library. Kids gather in the Youth Programming Room and make a few handmade gifts they can give to family and friends.

The program is listed for ages 6 to 11 and runs from 4 to 5 pm on Wednesday, December 2. Registration is encouraged through an online form linked on the library event page, though the page does not say that walk-ins are turned away. Questions can go to the youth desk at 251-340-1507 or mainyou@mplonline.org.

Parent tip: Use the online registration form on the library page to help staff plan supplies.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: A Christmas Story in the Park

Holiday showFreeMobile Parks and Recreation · Mobile

Host
Mobile Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
Where
Azalea City Golf Course, 1000 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
When
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 9 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Family friendly
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Mobile Parks and Recreation hosts a free open-air showing of the seasonal favorite A Christmas Story at Azalea City Golf Course. The film starts once the sun has set on Friday, December 4, and the event window is 6 to 9 pm.

The city parks department puts on the evening, and organizers suggest packing your own lawn chairs, blankets and warm layers. The county listing points to a Facebook event page for updates. Nothing is charged to attend.

Parent tip: Pack lawn chairs, blankets and coats, because you will be sitting outside after dark.

See dates and details from Mobile Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: Parkway Pajama Holiday Party

Holiday craftsMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Parkway Branch Library, 1924-B Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605
When
Friday, December 4, 2026, 3 to 4 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

This short afternoon party at the Parkway Branch Library invites everyone to show up in favorite pajamas. The branch provides cocoa to sip while families work on a craft table project.

Each child creates a unique Christmas ornament to take home. The listing is marked for all ages, so younger siblings and grown-ups are welcome to join in. The party takes place in the branch meeting room on Friday, December 4, from 3 to 4 pm. The library staff contact for the program is Andrea Ramjus, who can be reached at the branch at 251-494-4454 with any questions about supplies or timing.

Parent tip: It is a one hour drop-in style craft, so arrive at 3 pm to have time for both cocoa and the ornament.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movies: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Holiday showFreeCity of Mobile Office of Special Events · Mobile

Host
City of Mobile Office of Special Events (opens in a new tab)
Where
Mobile Flea Market, 401 Schillinger Road North, Mobile, AL 36609
When
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 10 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Family friendly
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The City of Mobile Office of Special Events screens The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Mobile Flea Market as one night of its Wheels and Reels Drive-In Movies lineup. The county calendar calls the free evening friendly for families.

Spots for cars go to whoever arrives first, and a separate seating area is set aside for people on foot. The event is listed for Friday, December 4, between 6 and 10 pm. The City of Mobile calendar of events has further information.

Parent tip: Cars are parked in the order they arrive, so get there early to claim a good place.

See dates and details from City of Mobile Office of Special Events (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: Holiday Market and Open House

Holiday craftsFreeMobile Museum of Art · Mobile

Host
Mobile Museum of Art (opens in a new tab)
Where
Mobile Museum of Art, 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 to 5 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Whole family
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Mobile Museum of Art hosts a free Holiday Market and Open House from 1 to 5 pm on Saturday, December 5. Expect a market of local artisans, live music, art activities and food trucks, and museum entry costs nothing during the event.

For children, the education wing turns into a spot where everyone in the family can craft ornaments and take them home. The museum is at 4850 Museum Drive in Langan Park. For more detail, the county listing sends you on to the museum's own page for the event.

Parent tip: Ornaments are made in the Education Wing.

See dates and details from Mobile Museum of Art (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: Lighting Up Midtown Festival

Santa visitMobile County Community Events · Mobile

Host
Mobile County Community Events (opens in a new tab)
Where
St. Mary's Parish, 1453 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36604
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 9 pm
Cost
Price not stated
Ages
Family friendly
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Lighting Up Midtown combines the longtime neighborhood lighting tradition with a new all-day festival at St. Mary's Parish in Mobile's Midtown historic district. The county calendar describes it as family friendly.

The festival runs from 2 to 9 pm on Saturday, December 5, and includes a vendors' market, live music, seasonal food and pictures with Santa. The county listing does not state an admission price, so check the event's Facebook page linked from the listing before you go.

Parent tip: Admission is not stated on the listing. The event page links to a Facebook event for updates.

See dates and details from Mobile County Community Events (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: December Delights: Coco & Canvas

Holiday craftsMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ben May Main Library, 701 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
When
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
Ages 6 to 11
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Coco & Canvas is another December Delights session for school-age kids at the Ben May Main Library. Children enjoy hot cocoa while they paint in the Youth Programming Room, and the library describes it as a chance to make memories and share in fellowship.

The event runs from 4 to 5 pm on Wednesday, December 9, and is listed for ages 6 to 11. Families can reserve a spot ahead of time through the online form on the event page or simply drop in. For more information, call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Parent tip: Reserving online is encouraged, but the page says you can also drop in.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: The Polar Express Experience

Santa visitMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ben May Main Library, 701 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
When
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 10 am to noon
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
Best suited for ages 3 to 7
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Children arrive in their pajamas and start at a make-believe train station with a photo booth. From there the group boards the express for reindeer games, a caroling session and a showing of the 2004 film The Polar Express, which runs one hour and 40 minutes and is rated G.

At the end, kids disembark at the North Pole and make a souvenir ornament to take home. The library hints that Santa may make an appearance and hand out the first gift of Christmas. The program runs in Bernheim Hall at the Ben May Main Library and is best suited for ages 3 to 7. Groups are welcome, and registration is required for groups. For questions, families can email mainyou@mplonline.org or call the youth desk at 251-340-1507.

Parent tip: Registration is required for groups, so call or email the youth desk first. Dress the kids in pajamas.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: D.I.P & Do Crafternoon

Holiday craftsMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Parkway Branch Library, 1924-B Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3 to 4 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
Children, ages 6 to 11
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Parkway Branch Library runs a regular crafting session for children, and the December edition focuses on a seasonal project: a cardboard gingerbread house. Staff say the activity helps children with problem solving and fine motor skills, and that the main goal is to relax and have fun while making something special.

The session runs from 3 to 4 pm on Saturday, December 12, in the branch meeting room. It is listed for children and ages 6 to 11. Call the branch at 251-494-4454 for questions.

Parent tip: Weekend afternoon craft, so a good fit for a library trip with older kids.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: December Delights: Gingerbread Tales & Treats

Holiday story timeMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ben May Main Library, 701 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
When
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
All ages welcome (listed for ages 6 to 11)
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Gingerbread Tales & Treats pairs a read-aloud with a sweet craft. Library staff first read a few winter tales, then children decorate gingerbread houses with the treats provided.

The library calls it a good way to make festive memories as a family and says all ages are welcome, although the program is categorized for ages 6 to 11. It takes place in the Youth Programming Room at the Ben May Main Library on Wednesday, December 16, from 4 to 5 pm. Registration is encouraged using the online form linked from the event page. Contact the youth desk at 251-340-1507 or mainyou@mplonline.org with questions.

Parent tip: Check with staff about food allergies before the decorating starts.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: Holiday Movie Matinee

Holiday showMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Parkway Branch Library, 1924-B Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605
When
Friday, December 18, 2026, 3 to 5 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Parkway Branch Library invites families to bring a favorite young person for an afternoon of holiday movies with tea and cookies. Two short films are on the schedule: Kung Fu Panda Holiday from 2010 and Shrek the Halls from 2007, each about 25 minutes long.

The matinee runs from 3 to 5 pm on Friday, December 18, in the branch meeting room. It is listed for all ages. The branch phone number for questions is 251-494-4454, and the staff contact is Andrea Ramjus.

Parent tip: The two films are short, so younger children can leave after the first one.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: Winter Workshop

Holiday craftsMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, 4 S McGregor Ave, Mobile, AL 36608
When
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library runs Winter Workshop, a craft program held on a Saturday. Guests make winter crafts from recycled items while drinking hot cocoa and eating cookies.

The library says it is a good time to catch up with familiar faces and meet new ones. The branch meeting room hosts it on December 19, with doors open 11:30 am until 1:30 pm, and all ages may join. The library warns that it is unable to promise that the food has avoided any exposure to allergens such as tree nuts and soy. You can phone the branch at 251-494-4140.

Parent tip: Allergy note: the library cannot promise that the snacks are free from allergens such as tree nuts and soy.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Mobile: Whoville Family Adventure: The Grinch

Holiday showMobile Public Library · Mobile

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ben May Main Library, 701 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
When
Monday, December 21, 2026, 2 to 4 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

This afternoon program at the Ben May Main Library invites families to dress in the coziest pajamas and bring blankets. The agenda starts with Grinch-themed games and an interactive Whoville karaoke session, followed by festive treats.

The afternoon ends with a big-screen viewing of the holiday classic. The program runs from 2 to 4 pm on Monday, December 21, in the Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room. A registration link is on the event page. The library notes that it cannot guarantee that food served has avoided contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens. Call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org for details.

Parent tip: Food allergy notice: the library cannot guarantee treats are free of nuts, soy or other allergens.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Semmes

2 confirmed events for kids in Semmes, soonest first.

Semmes: Semmes Christmas Parade

Holiday paradeFreeMobile County Community Events · Semmes

Host
Mobile County Community Events (opens in a new tab)
Where
Mary G. Montgomery High School (parade route), 4275 Snow Road North, Semmes, AL 36575 (near Mobile)
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Semmes Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday, December 12, from 10 am to 1 pm. The county listing gives the route: the parade starts on Wulff Road, turns right onto Moffett Road and turns right again onto Firetower Road, where it ends.

The parade is free to attend. The listing places the event at Mary G. Montgomery High School at 4275 Snow Road North. A Facebook event is linked from the county page for updates on participants and weather.

Parent tip: Parking near the school can fill up, so allow extra time.

See dates and details from Mobile County Community Events (opens in a new tab)

Semmes: Polar Express Storytime

Holiday story timeMobile Public Library · Semmes

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Semmes Regional Library, 9150 Moffett Road, Semmes, AL 36575 (near Mobile)
When
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:30 to 7 pm
Cost
No fee listed
Ages
Children
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Semmes Regional Library hosts a half hour bedtime story time themed around The Polar Express. Children are invited to come in pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend to listen to stories and visit with other families.

Each child takes home a craft to enjoy. The program runs in the Semmes meeting room on Thursday, December 17, from 6:30 to 7 pm. The evening time makes it easy to fit in after dinner. The library branch phone is 251-494-4935.

Parent tip: Evening session, so pajamas and a favorite stuffed animal are part of the fun.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Grand Bay

1 confirmed event for kids in Grand Bay, soonest first.

Grand Bay: Holiday Family Movie Night

Holiday showFreeMobile Public Library · Grand Bay

Host
Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Grand Bay Library, Meeting Room, 10329 Freeland Avenue, Grand Bay, AL 36541 (near Mobile)
When
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 4 to 6 pm
Cost
Free library program
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Grand Bay branch of the Mobile Public Library hosts a Holiday Family Movie Night on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm. The film is Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018, rated PG, 85 minutes), and families also make a Christmas ornament to take home.

The library provides popcorn, holiday cookies and a drink. Its listing notes that it cannot guarantee the snacks are free of tree nuts, soy or other allergens, so families managing allergies may want to bring their own. Grand Bay is about 20 miles southwest of downtown Mobile.

Parent tip: Snacks may contain allergens; call the branch at 251-494-2207 with questions.

See dates and details from Mobile Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Satsuma

1 confirmed event for kids in Satsuma, soonest first.

Satsuma: Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lightingFreeCity of Satsuma · Satsuma

Host
City of Satsuma (opens in a new tab)
Where
Satsuma City Hall, 5466 Old Highway 43, Satsuma, AL 36572 (near Mobile)
When
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting is a free event open to everyone at Satsuma City Hall on Wednesday, December 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. According to the county listing, the evening invites residents to gather and enjoy the season together.

Local vendors will be on hand for shopping during the event, and a linked Facebook event page has more information. The city of Satsuma lies just to the north of Mobile, so the evening is handy for families living in the upper part of the county.

Parent tip: This is a small hometown gathering. The linked Facebook page has the program details.

See dates and details from City of Satsuma (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Theodore

1 confirmed event for kids in Theodore, soonest first.

Theodore: Magic Christmas in Lights

Holiday lightsBellingrath Gardens and Home · Theodore

Host
Bellingrath Gardens and Home (opens in a new tab)
Where
Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582 (near Mobile)
When
Friday, November 20, 2026 to Saturday, January 9, 2027 (nightly; closed Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 25 and Jan 1), 5 to 9 pm
Cost
Paid tickets, see garden site
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Bellingrath Gardens and Home presents its 31st annual Magic Christmas in Lights across a 65 acre garden estate. Hand-built light displays line the grounds, the Bellingrath Home is decorated with poinsettias, and choirs and groups perform live around the gardens. Holiday treats and warm drinks are sold on site.

The evening experience runs from 5 to 9 pm, with the gardens closing at 10 pm. The last home tour ticket is sold at 7:30 pm and the last gardens ticket at 9 pm. Day tickets and night tickets are sold separately, and special event pricing applies. The garden also posts Santa photo pricing and a performer schedule on its site. Timed tickets are not required, but tickets must match the date.

Parent tip: Tickets are non-refundable and sold by date. Wheelchairs and wagons rent for $6 on a first-come basis.

See dates and details from Bellingrath Gardens and Home (opens in a new tab)

Looking further afield? Our Alabama Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Birmingham, AL, Huntsville and Montgomery. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

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Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

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Mobile, AL Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Mobile, AL in 2026?

We confirmed 20 Christmas events for kids in Mobile, AL for 2026 on each host’s own page: Christmas Nights in Lights in Mobile (November 6), Lighting of the Tree in Mobile (November 20), Magic Christmas in Lights in Theodore (November 20), December Delights: Homemade Holidays in Mobile (December 2), Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting in Satsuma (December 2), A Christmas Story in the Park in Mobile (December 4), Parkway Pajama Holiday Party in Mobile (December 4), Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movies: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in Mobile (December 4), Holiday Market and Open House in Mobile (December 5), Lighting Up Midtown Festival in Mobile (December 5), December Delights: Coco & Canvas in Mobile (December 9), The Polar Express Experience in Mobile (December 9), D.I.P & Do Crafternoon in Mobile (December 12), Semmes Christmas Parade in Semmes (December 12), Holiday Family Movie Night in Grand Bay (December 15), December Delights: Gingerbread Tales & Treats in Mobile (December 16), Polar Express Storytime in Semmes (December 17), Holiday Movie Matinee in Mobile (December 18), Winter Workshop in Mobile (December 19) and Whoville Family Adventure: The Grinch in Mobile (December 21). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Mobile, Alabama?

For families in and around Mobile, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Christmas Nights in Lights (Nightly, Nov 6 to Dec 27, 6 to 9 pm, $9.99 per person); Lighting of the Tree (Fri, Nov 20, 5:30 to 8 pm, free); December Delights: Homemade Holidays (Wed, Dec 2, 4 to 5 pm, no fee listed); A Christmas Story in the Park (Fri, Dec 4, 6 to 9 pm, free); Parkway Pajama Holiday Party (Fri, Dec 4, 3 to 4 pm, no fee listed); Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movies: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Fri, Dec 4, 6 to 10 pm, free); Holiday Market and Open House (Sat, Dec 5, 1 to 5 pm, free); Lighting Up Midtown Festival (Sat, Dec 5, 2 to 9 pm, price not stated); December Delights: Coco & Canvas (Wed, Dec 9, 4 to 5 pm, no fee listed); The Polar Express Experience (Wed, Dec 9, 10 am to noon, no fee listed); D.I.P & Do Crafternoon (Sat, Dec 12, 3 to 4 pm, no fee listed); December Delights: Gingerbread Tales & Treats (Wed, Dec 16, 4 to 5 pm, no fee listed); Holiday Movie Matinee (Fri, Dec 18, 3 to 5 pm, no fee listed); Winter Workshop (Sat, Dec 19, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, no fee listed); Whoville Family Adventure: The Grinch (Mon, Dec 21, 2 to 4 pm, no fee listed). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Mobile section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Semmes, Alabama?

For families in and around Semmes, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Semmes Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 12, 10 am to 1 pm, free); Polar Express Storytime (Thu, Dec 17, 6:30 to 7 pm, no fee listed). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Semmes section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Grand Bay, Alabama?

For families in and around Grand Bay, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Holiday Family Movie Night (Tue, Dec 15, 4 to 6 pm, free library program). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Grand Bay section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Satsuma, Alabama?

For families in and around Satsuma, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting (Wed, Dec 2, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Satsuma section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Theodore, Alabama?

For families in and around Theodore, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Magic Christmas in Lights (Nightly, Nov 20 to Jan 9, 5 to 9 pm (closed Nov 25, 26, Dec 25, Jan 1), paid tickets, see garden site). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Theodore section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Mobile, AL?

Yes. 7 of the 20 events here are free: Lighting of the Tree in Mobile, Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting in Satsuma, A Christmas Story in the Park in Mobile, Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movies: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in Mobile, Holiday Market and Open House in Mobile, Semmes Christmas Parade in Semmes and Holiday Family Movie Night in Grand Bay. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Mobile, AL this December?

Santa appears at Lighting of the Tree in Mobile (November 20), Magic Christmas in Lights in Theodore (November 20), Lighting Up Midtown Festival in Mobile (December 5) and The Polar Express Experience in Mobile (December 9). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Mobile, AL?

Holiday story times on this page: December Delights: Gingerbread Tales & Treats in Mobile and Polar Express Storytime in Semmes. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Are there kids' Christmas events in Mobile, AL on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Christmas Nights in Lights in Mobile (through December 27) and Magic Christmas in Lights in Theodore (through January 9).

How much is Christmas Nights in Lights in Mobile?

$9.99 per person. Christmas Nights in Lights is on Friday, November 6, 2026 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 (nightly), 6 to 9 pm at Dauphin Way Baptist Church. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Lighting of the Tree in Mobile?

Free. Lighting of the Tree is on Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:30 to 8 pm at Mardi Gras Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Magic Christmas in Lights in Theodore?

Paid tickets, see garden site. Magic Christmas in Lights is on Friday, November 20, 2026 to Saturday, January 9, 2027 (nightly; closed Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 25 and Jan 1), 5 to 9 pm at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is December Delights: Homemade Holidays in Mobile?

No fee listed. December Delights: Homemade Holidays is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at Ben May Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting in Satsuma?

Free. Satsuma Christmas Tree Lighting is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Satsuma City Hall. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is A Christmas Story in the Park in Mobile?

Free. A Christmas Story in the Park is on Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 9 pm at Azalea City Golf Course. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Parkway Pajama Holiday Party in Mobile?

No fee listed. Parkway Pajama Holiday Party is on Friday, December 4, 2026, 3 to 4 pm at Parkway Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movies: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in Mobile?

Free. Wheels & Reels Drive-In Movies: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is on Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 10 pm at Mobile Flea Market. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Holiday Market and Open House in Mobile?

Free. Holiday Market and Open House is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 to 5 pm at Mobile Museum of Art. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Lighting Up Midtown Festival in Mobile?

Price not stated. Lighting Up Midtown Festival is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 9 pm at St. Mary's Parish. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is December Delights: Coco & Canvas in Mobile?

No fee listed. December Delights: Coco & Canvas is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at Ben May Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is The Polar Express Experience in Mobile?

No fee listed. The Polar Express Experience is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 10 am to noon at Ben May Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is D.I.P & Do Crafternoon in Mobile?

No fee listed. D.I.P & Do Crafternoon is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3 to 4 pm at Parkway Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Semmes Christmas Parade in Semmes?

Free. Semmes Christmas Parade is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm at Mary G. Montgomery High School (parade route). Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Holiday Family Movie Night in Grand Bay?

Free library program. Holiday Family Movie Night is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 4 to 6 pm at Grand Bay Library, Meeting Room. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is December Delights: Gingerbread Tales & Treats in Mobile?

No fee listed. December Delights: Gingerbread Tales & Treats is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at Ben May Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Polar Express Storytime in Semmes?

No fee listed. Polar Express Storytime is on Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:30 to 7 pm at Semmes Regional Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Holiday Movie Matinee in Mobile?

No fee listed. Holiday Movie Matinee is on Friday, December 18, 2026, 3 to 5 pm at Parkway Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Winter Workshop in Mobile?

No fee listed. Winter Workshop is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Whoville Family Adventure: The Grinch in Mobile?

No fee listed. Whoville Family Adventure: The Grinch is on Monday, December 21, 2026, 2 to 4 pm at Ben May Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Mobile, AL?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Mobile, AL Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Kelsey Cecil
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