Christmas at OWA
9th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown OWA
Celebrate the magic of the holidays at OWA’s annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 22. Experience the holiday spirit as the heart of Downtown OWA comes alive with live entertainment and a one-of-a-kind Christmas Tree Show.
From performances by Brody Gravitt and Ballet Pensacola, to meet & greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, this event promises to be a day of festive celebration. Join us for the grand moment when we countdown to light our 36-foot-tall Christmas tree, followed by fireworks and a synchronized tree light show.
Gather your loved ones and make lasting memories as we welcome the holiday season together!
This event is free to attend in Downtown OWA. No admission required.
Schedule of events:
- 2 – 8:00 p.m.:
- Take photos with Santa’s Elves in Downtown OWA
- Enjoy a mini train ride throughout the streets of Downtown OWA
- Reindeer Games throughout Downtown OWA and OWA Island
- 2 – 7:00 p.m. & 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.: Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- 5:00 p.m.: Tree Lighting kicks off at the Splashpad
- 5:05 – 5:10 p.m., 6:10 – 6:15 p.m., & 6:35-6:40 p.m.: Various performances by Classic Carolers on the Splashpad
- 5:10 – 6:10 p.m. & 6:40 – 7:15 p.m.: Live performance by Brody Gravitt on the Splashpad
- 6:15 – 6:35 p.m.: Performance by Ballet Pensacola at the Splashpad
- 7:15p – 7:20 p.m.: Live performance & countdown by Santa and Brody Gravitt on the Splashpad
- 7:20 – 7:30 p.m.: Fireworks show synchronized to Holiday Music
- 7:30 – 7:40 p.m.: Christmas Tree Light show
When:
Saturday, November 22, 2025
2 – 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Downtown OWA Park
101-N South OWA Blvd
Foley, AL 36535
Santa Paws
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Santa Paws is coming to town! Treat your pup to a festive outing filled with holiday cheer, cute photo moments, plenty of paw-some fun at Downtown OWA!
Elf Academy
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Bring the little ones to Downtown OWA where they’ll learn all the ins and outs of being one of Santa’s valued elves!
For additional information and more holiday events:
Visit OWA’s website.
