October 9, 2026
When: Friday, November 27, 2026, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Alys Beach Amphitheatre, Somerset Street, Alys Beach.
The day after Thanksgiving, the Merchants of Alys Beach host a free holiday evening at the amphitheatre. A holiday concert starts at 4 p.m. and leads into the tree lighting with Santa at 6:30 p.m. In between, kids can write letters to Santa, get their faces painted and pose for holiday photos by EPIC on the splash pad.
A few activities have small fees: cookie decorating is $3 per set and photos with Santa are $3. Activity lines close at 5:45 p.m. Alys Beach says details may change and invites guests back the next day for Small Business Saturday.
Storm-season reminder: this listing was published October 9, 2026, with Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf. Check the official event page for updates before making plans.