November 1: Brunch Fest
Fort Conde Inn • Downtown Mobile
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy delicious brunch food samples from local restaurants along with mimosas, bloody Marys, live music and a vendor market at this 21+ event. Tickets: $30 in advance, $35 at the gate.
November 1: Gulf Coast Mac Down
Mardi Gras Park • Downtown Mobile
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Chow down on your favorite comfort food at this competition to crown the best mac-and-cheese whiz in Mobile. This family-friendly event also features food vendors, music and games for the kids. Tickets: $14.
November 1 – 23: Mobile Bay Magazine Inspiration Home Tour
7248 Parker Road, Fairhope, AL 36532
Thursdays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tour Mobile Bay’s stunning new showhouse featuring bold design ideas and luxurious finishes, located right in the heart of Fairhope. Tickets: $10.
November 9: Bourbon by the Bay
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf • Downtown Mobile
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sample a wide variety of premium bourbons and whiskeys and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, craft cocktails featuring local mixologists, a selection of wine and local brews, a unique silent auction and festive live music. General admission tickets: $100, VIP tickets: $150
November 13 – 16: Fairhope Film Festival
Downtown Fairhope
Celebrate the art of cinema with a showcase of short and feature films from near and far at this festival for screen savants. Tickets start at $15.
November 14 – 16: Christmas Jubilee
Mobile Convention Center • Downtown Mobile
11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fri.; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat.; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping at the Gulf Coast’s merriest holiday market and fundraiser for the Junior League of Mobile. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Note: This is a cashless event!
November 20: Fairhope’s Lighting of the Trees
Downtown Fairhope
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss one of Fairhope’s most treasured holiday traditions! Attendees gather in the street to see the trees come alive with thousands of tiny white lights and snow flutters. The little ones will also have an opportunity to write a wish list for Santa and place it in a special mailbox to be delivered to the North Pole.
November 21: City of Mobile’s Lighting of the Tree
Mardi Gras Park •. Downtown Mobile
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Get ready for a night of local vendors, delicious food trucks, holiday crafts, games, inflatables and a special visit from Santa Claus! Incoming mayor Spiro Cheriogotis will light the tree at 6:20 p.m.
November 27: Turkey Trot for Hope
Mardi Gras Park • Downtown Mobile
8 a.m. Start your Turkey Day festivities with a brisk run to raise funds for Camp Rapahope, an organization that offers free year-round camp programs for families battling childhood cancer. 5K registration: $35, Gobble Wobble Fun Run: $24, Stay in bed: $24.
November 21 – January 6: Magic Christmas in Lights
Bellingrath Gardens • 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd.
Lights on at 5 p.m. Explore 65 acres of dazzling festive light displays at this classic annual event complete with holiday music, a s’mores station and pictures with Santa. Tickets: $29 for adults, $15 for children 4 and up and $2 for children under 4.
