COASTAL CHRISTMAS CALENDER

FRIDAY

Trim-A-Tree

Tanger Outlet Suite 230, 2601 S McKenzie St Foley AL 36535

foleyartcenter.com/time-a-tree/

Local Artists and craftsmen have created quality, unique one-of-a-kind ornaments, decorations, floral’s, pottery, jewelry, and fine artwork to be sold on consignment. Sponsored by the Foley Art Center. Open Daily through Dec. 21.

SATURDAY

Breakfast with Santa

Gulf Shores Erie Meyer Civic Center

8 a.m.

Children will have one last-minute chance to visit with Santa. Beginning at 8 a.m., families can dive into a wholesome breakfast complete with sausage, bacon, eggs and pancakes before having pictures taken with Santa. Admission for Breakfast with Santa is $5.00, while children 3 and under are free.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Wild Hearts Santa Sail

2 p.m.

Wild Hearts dock in SanRoc Cay will have Santa and his elves trade their regular sleigh and reindeer for Wild Hearts, a 53-foot catamaran in Orange Beach, complete with holiday music, refreshments and, of course, Old St. Nick. There will be plenty of photo ops so bring a camera and arrive 30 minutes before sail time. The cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children 2-12, under 2 free. For more info call 251-981-6700 or visit www.SailWildHearts.com.

DEC. 31

Noon Year’s Eve

LuLu’s in Gulf Shores

10 a.m.

Think your year couldn't possibly get any better, just wait and see what LuLu's has in store to help you end the year with a bang. LuLu's Annual Noon Year's Eve party is pure excitement around every corner. There will be delicious food, sandcastle building contest, arts & crafts, live kid friendly music, zoo animals, face painting. Countdown to noon with kid-friendly fireworks and a huge beach ball drop.

DEC. 31

Children's Miracle Network New Year's Eve Ball

The Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf

8 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Tickets are limited to 300 tickets. $100 per person or call 251-981-2400 to be a sponsor and receive reserved seats along with other favors including your tickets. Food prepared by Naman's in Mobile, Live Band Emerge and Champagne toast at Midnight. Lots of food, fun and most of all helping make miracles come true for children that would otherwise not receive the required medical treatment needed. You may also purchase your tickets at bit.ly/REMAX-CMNH-NYE-BALL

JAN. 1

Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip

Noon

Join in the fun by starting the New Year with a plunge in the Gulf with hundreds of other revelers for the 32nd year of this event. Plungers get free beer and a buffet with black-eyed peas and other traditional New Year’s Day fare.

JAN. 1

Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club Polar Bear Dip

Hangout

Noon

This is the sixth year for the plunge in Gulf Shores. T-Shirt sales benefit the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics. After dipping the Hangout will provide the plungers with chili to warm them back up.