Happy New Year from Level Property Management Group! January is one of our favorite months along the Gulf Coast—cooler temps, fewer crowds, and a calendar packed with Mardi Gras “firsts,” winter concerts, big races, family-friendly attractions, and can’t-miss shows across Baldwin and Mobile Counties.
Here’s your complete January 2026 event roundup so you can start 2026 with something fun every week!
January 2026 Events in Baldwin + Mobile Counties
Through January 6, 2026 — 30th Annual Magic Christmas in Lights
📍 Location: Bellingrath Gardens & Home, Theodore, AL
📖 Description: Soak in one last week of holiday sparkle with a walk-through wonderland of illuminated scenes and classic Southern Christmas charm.
🔗 Link: https://bellingrath.org/event/30th-annual-magic-christmas-in-lights/
Through January 17, 2026 — Tiny Titans Exhibit
📍 Location: Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: A hands-on, kid-approved exhibit experience that makes science feel like play—great for winter break energy.
🔗 Link: https://www.exploreum.com/events/month/2025-12/
Through January 19, 2026 — Ice Skating at The Wharf
📍 Location: The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL
📖 Description: A coastal twist on classic winter fun—skate under the lights, then warm up with shopping, cocoa, or dinner nearby.
🔗 Link: https://alwharf.com/events/2026/01/01/58230/ice-skating-rink-presented-by-pepsi
Through January 15, 2026 — Skate the Shore
📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront, Orange Beach, AL
📖 Description: Enjoy a beachfront skating experience that’s equal parts winter novelty and Gulf-front magic.
🔗 Link: https://www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/community/skate-the-shore/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
January 1, 2026 — Gulf Shores Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip
📍 Location: Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf Shores, AL
📖 Description: Start the year with a splash! Brave the chilly Gulf with a crowd of fellow “Polar Bears” and lots of cheering from the sand.
🔗 Link: https://business.mygulfcoastchamber.com/events/details/flora-bama-polar-bear-dip-1798?utm_source=chatgpt.com
January 2, 2026 — Fairhope First Friday Art Walk
📍 Location: Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope, AL
📖 Description: Stroll galleries, meet local artists, and enjoy that charming “Fairhope at golden hour” feeling—perfect for a relaxed evening out.
January 4–11, 2026 — American Beekeeping Federation Conference & Tradeshow
📍 Location: Mobile Convention Center, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: One of the biggest gatherings of beekeepers and honey lovers around—expect exhibits, speakers, and a lively vendor hall.
🔗 Link: https://www.mobilecivicctr.com/events
January 10–11, 2026 — Reenactment of the Revolutionary War “Battle at the Village”
📍 Location: Historic Blakeley State Park, Spanish Fort, AL
📖 Description: Step into Gulf Coast history with live demonstrations and a reenactment tied to the Mobile Bay region’s Revolutionary War story.
🔗 Link: https://www.blakeleypark.com/Things-to-Do/Events
January 16, 2026 — 2026 Winter Showcase Series: Connecting People To Place Through Food: The Story of Mobile Bay
📍 Location: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
📖 Description: Take a delicious deep-dive into Gulf Coast history through food! Mobile author and food-tour founder Chris Andrews shares how iconic dishes and immigrant influences shaped the Mobile Bay region’s culinary identity—plus books will be available for purchase.
🔗 Link: https://www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/community/2026-winter-showcase-series-connecting-people-to-place-through-food-the/
First Parade of the Season! January 17, 2026 — Krewe de la Dauphine
📍 Location: Dauphin Island, AL (Dauphin Island Parade Route)
📖 Description: The Mobile-area season begins on the island with a daytime parade full of coastal Mardi Gras charm.
January 19, 2026 — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Breakfast
📍 Location: The Calirojaé, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: A meaningful community gathering to honor Dr. King’s legacy with speakers, reflection, and unity.
🔗 Link: https://www.fox10tv.com/2025/10/28/36th-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-commemorative-breakfast/
January 22, 2026 — “From Railroads to Tall Tales: The Wonders of Early Foley” (Winter Showcase Series)
📍 Location: Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
📖 Description: A local storytelling-style program about Foley that’s equal parts entertaining and educational.
🔗 Link: https://www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/community/2026-winter-showcase-series-from-railroads-to-tall-tales-the-wonders-of/
January 24, 2026 — Dauphin Island People’s Parade
📍 Location: Dauphin Island, AL
📖 Description: A beloved early Mardi Gras tradition—expect a friendly island crowd, throws, and plenty of coastal character.
January 24, 2026 — Order of Misfits Parade
📍 Location: Robertsdale, AL
📖 Description: A fun, off-the-beaten-path Baldwin County parade that helps kick off the season locally with night-time rolling.
January 24-25, 2026 — Big Beach Safari 5K, Marathon & Half Marathon
📍 Location: Gulf Shores, AL
📖 Description: One of the Gulf Coast’s signature race weekends—flat, fast courses and beautiful scenery make this a runner favorite. The 5K is a fun way to join Big Beach weekend even if you’re not running the half/full—great for families and casual runners.
🔗 Link: https://www.bigbeachmarathon.com/Race/BigBeachMarathon/Page-1
January 26, 2026 — 2026 Winter Showcase Series: Cooking with Rouses (Chef Chad Kirtland)
📍 Location: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
📖 Description: Watch Chef Chad Kirtland (Rouses) cook up bold flavors in a live demo featuring seared chicken thighs with jalapeño peach chutney. This free Winter Showcase presentation is limited space, so registration is encouraged.
🔗 Link: https://www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/community/2026-winter-showcase-series-cooking-with-rouses-chef-chad-kirtland/
January 27, 2026 — “Carnival in Mobile” (Winter Showcase Series)
📍 Location: Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
📖 Description: Get the inside scoop on Mobile’s Mardi Gras traditions—perfect prep before parade season ramps up.
🔗 Link: https://www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/community/2026-winter-showcase-series-carnival-in-mobile/
January 28, 2026 — Baldwin County Career & Job Fair (Public Event)
📍 Location: Daphne Civic Center, Daphne, AL
📖 Description: A major countywide job fair connecting employers and job seekers—free to attend and great for networking opportunities.
🔗 Link: https://business.eschamber.com/news/details/baldwin-county-career-and-job-fair-2026
January 30, 2026 — Condé Cavaliers Mardi Gras Parade
📍 Location: Downtown Mobile (Route A), Mobile, AL
📖 Description: The parade that kicks off downtown Mobile’s 2026 parading season—expect big energy and big tradition.
January 31–February 1, 2026 — Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival
📍 Location: Downtown Foley, Foley, AL
📖 Description: A Gulf Coast flavor fest with gumbo, local fun, and the famous Alabama Slammer spotlight—plan to eat well.
🔗 Link: https://beachlifeevents.com/gumbo_alabama_slammer.php
January 31, 2026 — Bayport Parading Society Mardi Gras Parade
📍 Location: Downtown Mobile (Route A), Mobile, AL
📖 Description: More Mardi Gras momentum downtown—great for families and anyone ready to catch the first big throws of the season.
January 31, 2026 — Pharaohs’ Mystic Society Parade
📍 Location: Downtown Mobile (Route A), Mobile, AL
📖 Description: A classic Mobile Mardi Gras krewe bringing nighttime parade magic to the streets.
January 31, 2026 — Order of Raskalz Mardi Gras Parade
📍 Location: Elberta, AL (Baldwin County)
📖 Description: A hometown Baldwin County parade that helps kick off the local Mardi Gras season—expect a family-friendly crowd and plenty of throws.
January 31, 2026 — Condé Explorers Parade
📍 Location: Downtown Mobile (Route A), Mobile, AL
📖 Description: Keep the parade day rolling with another iconic krewe—downtown will be buzzing.
January 31, 2026 — Battlefield Blitz 5K & Fun Run
📍 Location: Historic Blakeley State Park, Spanish Fort, AL
📖 Description: A unique, high-energy run through one of Alabama’s most significant historic sites—great for runners who want something different.
🔗 Link: https://business.eschamber.com/events/details/battlefield-blitz-01-31-2026-39487
January 31, 2026 — Ghost Fleet Cruise
📍 Location: Historic Blakeley State Park, Spanish Fort, AL
📖 Description: A history-meets-mystery cruise exploring haunting tales tied to Mobile Bay’s legendary “Ghost Fleet.”
🔗 Link: https://www.mobile.org/event/ghost-fleet-cruise/23238/
January Theatre Highlights
January 7, 2026 — Swan Lake
📍 Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: The timeless ballet—dramatic, romantic, and a gorgeous night at the theatre.
🔗 Link: https://www.mobilecivicctr.com/events
January 8, 2026 — Fortune Feimster
📍 Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: A big-laugh comedy night in downtown Mobile—grab friends and make it a “dinner + show” evening.
🔗 Link: https://www.mobilecivicctr.com/events
January 8–18, 2026 — SBCT Presents “Into the Breeches”
📍 Location: South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores, AL
📖 Description: A heartfelt, funny production that’s perfect for community-theatre fans—check showtimes and pick the date that fits your weekend.
🔗 Link: https://www.sbct.biz/ Facebook+1
January 10, 2026 — The Alabama Troubadours: The Music of John Prine
📍 Location: OWA Theater, Foley, AL
📖 Description: A warm, soulful tribute to John Prine—storytelling songs and a cozy live-music vibe inside the OWA Theater.
🔗 Link: https://visitowa.com/the-alabama-troubadours-the-music-of-john-prine/
January 10, 2026 — Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
📍 Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: All the classics, all the nostalgia—this is a “sing along to every chorus” kind of night.
🔗 Link: https://www.mobilecivicctr.com/events
January 17–18, 2026 — Mobile Symphony Orchestra: “Dreams”
📍 Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: A moving symphonic weekend featuring beloved works performed in downtown Mobile’s historic theatre.
🔗 Link: https://mobilesymphony.org/event/dreams Mobile Symphony Orchestra+1
January 24, 2026 — Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” (Black Jacket Symphony)
📍 Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: Relive The Wall performed live, note-for-note by Black Jacket Symphony—plus a full set of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits for an epic classic-rock night downtown.
🔗 Link: https://www.mobilecivicctr.com/events/detail/pink-floyds-the-wall
January 26, 2026 — Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons
📍 Location: Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL
📖 Description: A must for fans—music from Stardew Valley performed live in a concert experience built for cozy vibes.
🔗 Link: https://www.mobilecivicctr.com/events
January 29–February 8, 2026 — Theatre 98: “Pride and Prejudice”
📍 Location: Theatre 98, Fairhope, AL
📖 Description: Austen’s romantic comedy of manners—smart, charming, and a perfect winter stage treat.
🔗 Link: https://theatre98.org/current-production/