The best things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in November! Thanksgiving and holiday events, Small Business Saturday and Black Friday, Sunrise, and boat tours.
Things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in November
November is a lovely time to be in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama! You can start early holiday shopping for fun gifts, enjoy great meals on the water, and savor the warmer weather compared to other parts of the country.
November Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
We will continually be updating this list as events are announced and updated.
Frank Brown's Songwriters Festival
Dates - November 7 - 17th, 2024
Location - Flora Bama and other locations along the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast.
More than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters and musicians will be in town for this great event.
Photos with Santa at The Wharf
Dates - To be Announced
Location - The Wharf
The Wharf starts photos with Santa normally on weekends in November. This is a great time to plan ahead and get Santa photos early for holiday gifts.
The Wharf Ice Skating Rink
Dates - To Be Announced
Location - The Wharf
The Wharf has an amazing Ice Skating Rink and hot chocolate stand that normally opens in November.
Black Friday Shopping
Date - November 29th, 2024
Locations - Local Businesses in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.
Check out great local businesses offering fun Black Friday Deals. We will update this list as soon as we see Black Friday deals posted locally.
Small Business Saturday
Date - Saturday November 30, 2024
Locations - Local Businesses in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Support local businesses in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area including Souvenir City, local dolphin tours, local restaurants and more.
The City of Orange Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Date - To be Announced
Location - Main Street at the Wharf
Fora-Bama's Thanksgiving Potluck
Date - Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location - Flora Bama
Join locals and visitors celebrating Thanksgiving at the Flora-Bama. Bring a covered dish to share. The Flora Bama provides the ham and turkey.
Additional November Events along the Gulf Coast
Blue Angels Homecoming Show
Date - November 1 & 2, 2024
Location - Naval Air Station Pensacola
Enjoy not only the Blue Angels but great airplanes on display with the National Naval Aviation Museum, a fun kids zone, sky diving teams, wing walking shows, and so much more.
We will keep this updated as the 2024 Blue Angels Homecoming Show Schedule is announced.
November Things to Do
Putt Putt Golf
The weather in November is cooling off by summer standards but still lovely. This is a great time to head out and check out one of the Gulf Shores or Orange Beach Mini Golf Courses.
Birding
Head to Wade Ward Nature Park or Gulf State Park to enjoy epic Fall birding. Look for fun bird species along with year-round residents.
Orange Beach Waterfront Park
Enjoy an afternoon or sunset from Orange Beach Waterfront Park next to the Coastal Art Center. This is one of our favorite places to look for dolphins and relax on the water.
Coastal Art Center - Hot Shop and Clay Studio
Now that the weather is cooling down we love spending time at the Coastal Art Center. You can participate in a Glass Blowing class this is truly amazing.
This year we are talking about taking a few Glass Blowing classes to make holiday gifts for family and friends. The glass flowers and starfish you can create are so cool.
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Weather in November
The weather in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach cools down in November.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach enjoy Fall weather in November with temperatures ranging from 50 degrees to 68 degrees.
Daylight hours continue to decrease in November with the shortest day of the month is November 30, with 10 hours, 21 minutes of daylight and the longest day is November 1, with 10 hours, 57 minutes of daylight.
The latest sunrise of the month in Gulf Shores is 7:06 AM on November 2 and the earliest sunrise is 59 minutes earlier at 6:07 AM on November 3.
The latest sunset is 6:02 PM on November 1 and the earliest sunset is 1 hour, 13 minutes earlier at 4:50 PM on November 30.
Daylight saving time (DST) starts at 1:00 AM on November 3, 2024, shifting sunrise and sunset to be an hour later.
Water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico starts to fall in November from 75°F to 69°F, over the course of the month.
Visiting Gulf Shores and Orange beach for an Event?
If you are visiting from out of town and need to book accommodations here are our recommendations based on staying at these locations.
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - This resort offers beachfront condos, tons of amazing amenities, and a great spa.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach) - This is our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and the condos are unbelievable.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf it is a great location off of the beach. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Located on the beach in Gulf State Park this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
This map will show you the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area.
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