Christmas Fun at Owa

Experience the enchantment of Christmas at OWA as Santa and his sleigh arrive with the North Pole in tow! Enjoy the holidays this season as OWA is transformed into a winter wonderland with the North Pole Experience, featuring all your favorite holiday events and activities including Breakfast with Santa, the Elf Academy and more! Stop by Downtown OWA for some holiday shopping and great entertainment, with something for everyone. Be sure to check out all the new musical events at the OWA Theater this season, including the new holiday show Elf Venture – A Race to Save Christmas, and Ella and Louis Sing Christmas, as well as Brandon Styles new Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Show, Ho Ho Homicide.

This holiday season OWA is bringing the spirit of giving to the heart of our community as the official headquarters for Toys for Tots in South Baldwin County. Downtown OWA will serve as the location for local business to collect new, unwrapped toys, ensuring that the generosity of those in our community directly impact the children in need this Christmas. In its 70-year history, Toys for Tots has become the country’s premiere children’s Christmas time charitable cause. The success of the program in the number of children supported year after year can be directly attributed to the generosity of the those in our communities across the country. “We are thrilled to bring back our wonderful Christmas traditions that are loved and shared by those throughout our community, as well as some new additions like the Elf Academy and the newest holiday production at the OWA Theater, Elf Venture – A Race to Save Christmas,” said Cathy Pavloski, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. “We are also excited to be working with the South Baldwin community and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s charitable Toys for Tots program as the distribution center for our area.”

Join us for some holiday fun and check out these great Christmas events that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

Breakfast with Santa

Sat. & Sun. December 2-17 and every day December 19-22 9 a.m.

Enjoy a special Breakfast with Santa experience and create a magical Christmas craft with friends this Christmas season. Select dates this holiday season at The Bohemian in Downtown OWA. Guests can dine with Santa and enjoy a delectable breakfast spread. Reservations can be made online at VisitOWA.com.

$25.99 per ticket. Tropic Falls Season Passholders can enjoy Breakfast with Santa for just $20.99

Elf Academy

December 9 – 10

Noon – 6 p.m.

Join us at a special school for kids who want to help Santa by becoming an Elf! The fun begins at noon with Christmas Carols ringing throughout the streets of Downtown OWA, with a local choir group spreading cheer with Christmas carols. The Elf Academy kicks off at noon when would-be Elves travel from station to station perfecting their Elf skills, including cookie decorating, reindeer food making, relay races, toy building, hot coco making and caroling, until you finish elf school and gain your elf hat! Follow that with some fun pictures with the Elf cutout!

Elf Ride and Reindeer Run

December 9

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Reindeer Run at 4:00 p.m., Elf Ride at 5:30p.m.

Come out for a family-friendly evening, in collaboration with the YMCA of South Alabama, and enjoy a jolly array of activities. Navigate an inflatable obstacle course, or join in the Reindeer Run or the infamous Elf Ride, where individuals dressed as elves take to the streets on bicycles. Amidst the merry commotion, families can also capture the magic of the season with photos with Santa himself!

 Children 2 years and under are free

 Youth ticket (3-12 years) $10 for one event or $25 for both

 Individual ticket (13 years and up) $15 for one event or $25 for both

 ALL TICKETS INCLUDE ONE T-SHIRT

Sugarplum Festival

December 16 – 17

12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

This delightful holiday extravaganza is a celebration of all things sweet, showcasing a myriad of arts and crafts vendors and an array of delectable sugary treats. With everything from cookie decorating, a Gumdrop Scavenger Hunt and live music, to a family Gingerbread House competition, there’s something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit while exploring the magical world of Sugarplum delights.

The North Pole Experience

Sat & Sun Dec. 2-17 and Dec 18-23

1-4 p.m & 5-7 p.m.

Join in on the free North Pole Experience that takes guests into Santa’s workshop. Come warm up with some of Santa’s favorite hot chocolate and cookies and take photos with Santa himself. Santa will be in the North Pole for a meet and greet with guests, and Santa’s Elves will help you create Christmas-themed crafts. (The North Pole Experience is free, but there is a fee for photos with Santa)

OWA Theater Presents

Elf Venture – A Race to Save Christmas

December 16-17 and 22-23

Times Vary; Tickets may be purchased online

“Elf-Venture: A Race to Save Christmas” is a heartwarming tale that follows four lovable elves, Pixie, Trixie, Dixie, and Fixie, as they embark on a thrilling adventure to rescue Christmas from an unexpected villain. When a mischievous trickster manipulates the elves into believing they must travel to New York City to save the holiday, they set out on a journey filled with humor, excitement, and challenges. Along the way, these endearing characters must work together, using their unique skills and personalities, to thwart the villain’s plans and ensure that Christmas is celebrated with joy and magic. This enchanting story is a delightful blend of holiday spirit and friendship, making it a must-see for the entire family.

Ella and Louis Sing Christmas

December 9

7 p.m. (Tickets may be purchased online)

Experience the magic of the holiday season like never before as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong come to life in “Ella & Louis Sing Christmas: A Christmas Tribute to Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald” at OWA Theater on December 9 at 7 p.m.

Hours and dates for all activities are subject to change. Detailed information, reservations, and a full list of

holiday events can be found online at VisitOWA.com/Christmas.