11/23- 11/26
LOCAL EVENTS:
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
THE IRON BOWL- ALABAMA vs AUBURN- Sat 2:30pm, Auburn, CBS, CLICK HERE
THE EGG BOWL- OLE MISS vs MISSISSIPPI STATE- Thurs 6:30pm, Starkville, MS, ESPN, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA vs FLORIDA STATE - Sat 11am, Gainesville, ESPN, CLICK HERE
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA @ WEST GEORGIA- Sat 12 noon, Carrollton, GA, CLICK HERE
OTHER EVENTS:
CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS- Every night through Jan 1st, from dusk until 10pm, including holidays, Hank Aaron Stadium
This amazing drive-thru Christmas light show features over 1 million LED lights, driven by over 10,000 computer channels, synchronized to both traditional and new rocking Christmas music playing through your car radio. New LED tree and new songs, too!. CLICK HERE
MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS- November 24 through December 31 (closed Christmas Day), Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Theodore
Stroll through a dazzling light display that features more than 1,100 set pieces, 3 million lights and 15 scenes throughout the 65-acre Garden estate. In addition, the Bellingrath Home is decorated in its holiday finery and enhanced with beautiful poinsettias. Magic Christmas in Lights includes nightly choral performances on the South Terrace of the Home on Sundays through Thursdays. CLICK HERE
47th ANNUAL POARCH CREEK INDIAN THANKSGIVING POW WOW- Thursday and Friday, gates open at 10am, Poarch Creek Indian Reservation, Atmore
Enjoy Native American music, dancing, and food (including Indian tacos and roasted corn! CLICK HERE
ELF PARADE-- Fri 4:30pm, starting at Reindeer plaza at Palafox and Government streets, downtown Pensacola
The Elf Parade is a grand kickoff to the 2017 holiday season in downtown Pensacola! Costumed kids of all ages march alongside an alligator "second line" brass band, Santa, and our characters from stops in the Winterfest Performance Tour. The six-block route takes about 20 minutes, and includes a Christmas song battle, tumbling snowflakes, and plenty of cheer. Download elf ears, if you need ‘em! CLICK HERE
WINTERFEST PENSACOLA PERFORMANCE TOURS- Fri/Sat 5pm, Palafox Place, downtown Pensacola
Winterfest’s premier tour features 16 performances along a 60-minute trolley trip through Downtown Pensacola. Singing guides accompany you into a world of wonder with scenes from your favorite holiday memories. Along the way, Elvis, The Polar Express, and even the Grinch will get on board to share the spirit of Christmas. CLICK HERE
ZOO LIGHTS- Fri/Sat/Sun 5pm-9pm, Gulf Breeze Zoo
Enjoy the beauty of the Zoo at night with thousands of holiday lights! CLICK HERE
HOLIDAYS AT THE FORT-
Ice Skating- Nov 24- March 4 (Closed Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, 25, and Jan 1), The Fort of Colonial Mobile, downtown Mobile
Ice skating returns to Mobile! Guaranteed not to melt! CLICK HERE
CHRISTMAS AT THE WHARF: Orange Beach, AL
ICE SKATING RINK-- Nov. 17 - Jan. 14, Regular time: 4-10 p.m. (Monday-Friday); 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday); Thanksgiving Break: Nov 17 – 26, 10am – 10pm; Christmas Break: Dec 16 – 31, 10am – 10pm
PHOTOS WITH SANTA-- Nov 17-Dec 24; Time: (Fridays) 3-7 pm; (Saturdays)10 am to 7 pm; (Sundays)12-6 pm. Week of Christmas (Dec. 18-23) 10am-7pm. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 12-2 p.m.
HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES- Nov. 18-19, Nov. 26, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-17; 6-10pm
Celebrate Christmas at the Wharf, with Ice Skating all season long. Plus visit with Santa on the weekends, or maybe take a horse & carriage ride! CLICK HERE
WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS- Nov 23-Dec 30, Pensacola Interstate Fair
The Christmas season springs to life with dazzling displays of electric cheer. This holiday tradition offers dazzling displays of holiday scenes, easily visible during drive-through car tours, but at Santa's Village, even more holiday wonder awaits. CLICK HERE
THE OUTSIDERS BALL - Wed 7pm, Mobile Civic Center
Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band with special guests, Eric Krasno, George Porter Jr, Marcus King, Ivan Neville, Jennifer Hartswick, & The Jake Peavy Foundation for a special show to raise money for disaster relief. The proceeds will directly support individuals and families affected by the recent hurricanes in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean as well as the victims of the Northern California fires. CLICK HERE
Juvenile, J-Simon PIKASSO ENRUN SpankLee - Fri 10pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
MARTINA McBRIDE: THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS- Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
TAPE FACE- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
USA JAGUARS BASKETBALL vs NEW ORLEANS- Fri 7pm, Women’s Basketball vs New Orleans, Sun 3:05pm, Men’s Basketball vs New Orleans, USA Mitchell Center, CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs HUNTSVILLE HAVOC- Sat 7:05pm, Pensacola Bay Center, CLICK HERE
CURIOUS GEORGE: LET’S GET CURIOUS - Thru Jan 7, Gulf Coast Exploreum, downtown Mobile
The new exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!, will introduce young children to Curious George’s world and lead visitors on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure. CLICK HERE
MOVIES:
COCO (PG) - Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to work out the mystery. Features the voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt
Don’t plan your weekend without your Best Bets- local events, movies, concerts and more!