12/1- 12/3
LOCAL EVENTS:
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
SEC CHAMPIONSHIP: AUBURN vs GEORGIA- Sat 3pm, Atlanta, GA, CBS, CLICK HERE
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS @ NEW MEXICO STATE- Sat 3:30pm, Las Cruces, NM, ESPN3, CLICK HERE
You can listen to the game on 96.1 The Rocket and 99.5 The Jag, and on the iHeart Radio app. Pre-game show starts 2 hours before kickoff.
FLORIDA STATE vs ULM- Sat 11am, Gainesville, ACC Network, CLICK HERE
UWF @ WEST ALABAMA - Sat 12 noon, Livingston AL, CLICK HERE
OTHER EVENTS:
CHRISTMAS PARADES:
Friday--
Gulf Shores Lighted Christmas Parade, 7pm
Silverhill, 6:30pm
Fairhope, 7pm
Saturday--
Spanish Fort, 9am (Eastern Shore Centre)
Gulf Breeze, 10am
Tillman’s Corner, 10am
Citronelle, 10am
Foley, 10am
Molino, 11am
Satsuma, 11am
Dog River Boat Parade, 6pm
Milton, 6pm
Robertsdale, 6:30pm
Pensacola Beach Lighted Boat Parade, 6:30pm
Sunday--
Surfing Santa Beach Parade, Pensacola Beach, 2pm
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
HOLIDAY MOVIE IN THE SQUARE: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL- Fri 5pm-8pm, Cathedral Square
Bring a blanket or chairs, bundle up and experience the magic of Christmas with Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim...in a charming adaptation only the Muppets could create. Hosted by the Downtown Mobile Alliance. CLICK HERE
FOLEY’S LET IT SNOW- Sat 11am-3pm, Heritage Park, Foley
Come out to hear live musical performances, listen to Mrs. Claus tell stories, make arts and crafts in the Children’s Art Village, and of course play in the SNOW! Concessions are sold on site. CLICK HERE
ROBERTSDALE CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK- Sat 5pm- 9pm, Honeybee Park, Robertsdale, CLICK HERE
CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL- Sun 1pm-5pm, Village of Spring Hill
Christmas on the Hill is an annual family friendly event that's free to the public, with carriage rides, strolling carolers, photos with Santa, children’s activities and refreshments. Look for the Elves on the streets for a map of participating merchants and activities. Take the kids on a FREE Trolley ride. CLICK HERE
USA HOLIDAY CONCERT - Fri 6:30pm, USA Mitchell Center
Everyone is invited to enjoy celebrating the world's favorite seasonal music during this holiday concert by the University of South Alabama department of music. Performances will feature faculty and student soloists and ensembles including the Concert Choir, Chorale, Wind Ensemble, Opera Theatre, Orchestra, a variety of vocal, woodwind, brass, string, percussion ensembles, and the Jaguar Marching Band. Free admission and refreshments. CLICK HERE
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS presented by the UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE- Fri/Sat 7pm, Saraland Performing Arts Center
Get ready to be swept away by the sumptuous orchestrations and vocal stylings of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Joined by a cast of 32 students and 50-piece orchestra, led by Dr. Scott Wright of the Mobile Opera, the story we all know and love is brought to life on the stage by University of Mobile alumni, national performer, Peter Lake and New York-based choreographer, Elyn Collier. CLICK HERE
ROMAN STREET & ERIC ESSIX MOVE TRIO -- CHRISTMAS CONCERT- Sun 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
BALDWIN POPS CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Fri 7pm, Daphne Civic Center
Admission is FREE. This concert is a collection site for the Marine Reserve and Toys for Tots program, so please bring a new unwrapped toy for children in our area. CLICK HERE
CHORAL SOCIETY OF PENSACOLA presents HANDEL’S MESSIAH- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, downtown Pensacola, CLICK HERE
BELLA VOCE OF MOBILE 10th Anniversary Concert: CHRISTMAS GIFT- Sat 4pm, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Old Shell Rd, Mobile, CLICK HERE
CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKER TEA FUNDRAISER- Sat 3:30pm-5:30pm, Bragg Mitchell Mansion, Springhill Ave, Mobile
It’s a fun-filled afternoon of tea, delicious treats, and a delightful appearance by Mobile Ballet’s Nutcracker dancers. Be sure to bring your camera! Characters from the Nutcracker Performance will be there and the Mansion will be dressed in all its Holiday splendor. CLICK HERE
MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS- Nightly 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
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
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
ICE SKATING WITH THE SNOW QUEEN- Sat 10am and 11am, The Fort of Colonial Mobile,
Join us for an enchanted experience as we frolick in the snow and ice skate with the Snow Queen herself. Be on the lookout for appearances by special guests! 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- 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- Fri/Sat 6pm-10pm; Sun 6pm-9pm, 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
VAREKAI by CIRQUE DU SOLEIL- Fri 7:30pm; Sat 4pm and 7:30pm; Sun 1:30pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
THE AVETT BROTHERS- Thurs 8pm, Saenger Theatre, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
MICHAEL CARBONARO LIVE!- Fri 7:30pm, Saenger Theatre, downtown Mobile
From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, magician Michael Carbonaro brings his signature blend of bizarre antics, audience interaction, hilarious video clips, and mind-blowing magic, live on stage. CLICK HERE
98 DEGREES- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
ALTER BRIDGE - Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE
COUNTRY & CHRISTMAS WITH LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS- Fri 8pm, Island View Casino, Gulfport, CLICK HERE
THE NUTCRACKER - Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
USA JAGUAR WOMENS BASKETBALL vs JACKSONVILLE- Sun 1pm, USA Mitchell Center, CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs MACON MAYHEM- Fri 7:05pm, Pensacola Bay Center, CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY RUN 5K- Sat 10am, Pensacola International Airport
Pensacola International Airport and the City of Pensacola are excited to welcome runners and walkers out to the runway to get a view of the Airport that many have never seen before! Participants will make their way around 3.1 miles of Airport ground, consisting of two separate loops on Runway 17/35 and Taxiway A. Proceeds benefit the USO Northwest Florida. 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:
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (R) - A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit. Stars Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
THE FLORIDA PROJECT (R) -The Florida Project tells the story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults around them struggle with hard times. Stars Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem Dafoe. Now showing at the Crescent Theater in downtown Mobile.
Don’t plan your weekend without your Best Bets- local events, movies, concerts and more!