Celebrate the Magic of the Holiday Season at OWA Parks & Resort

Foley, Ala. — Light up the season and celebrate the holidays at OWA Parks & Resort! From the annual Christmas tree lighting to the holiday fun of the North Pole Experience, Elf Workshop and Breakfast with Santa, there’s joy on every corner when you celebrate Christmas at OWA!

The fun kicks off on November 23rd with the 8th annual Christmas Tree Lighting hosted by American Idol winner Taylor Hicks. Experience the holiday spirit as the heart of Downtown OWA comes alive with performances by Taylor Hicks, Luminary Entertainment Company, and Ballet Pensacola, as well as Christmas stories with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Join us for the grand moment when we countdown to light the 36-foot-tall Christmas tree, followed by fireworks and a synchronized tree light show. Bring your loved ones and make lasting memories as we welcome the holiday season together! And help spread joy throughout our community by participating in the annual Toys for Tots campaign, and bring a new unwrapped toy to distribute to children in need at Christmas. Drop off locations will be available during the tree lighting at the North Pole Experience.

Continue to enjoy the Christmas spirit at OWA every weekend through December 15th and nightly December 19th through the 23rd, with holiday magic for all at the North Pole Experience. Step into the magical North Pole, where you can capture festive photos with Santa, write letters to the big man himself, lend a hand in the Elf Workshop, and enjoy playful Reindeer Games before warming up with cozy seasonal refreshments. And be sure to join us on December 14th and 15th at the Elf Academy, where the little ones can learn the ins and outs of being one of Santa’s elves.

For more Christmas magic, don’t miss OWA’s Holiday Projection Show. This epic Christmas tree show combines choreographed lights and music as we light up the nights in Downtown OWA. This spectacular holiday experience will happen every weekend through December 15th and then nightly December 19-23 from dusk until 9:00 p.m.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Stroll, shop, and savor the sweetness of the Sugarplum Festival in Downtown OWA on December 21-22. Browse unique holiday gifts and sweet treats from local and regional vendors, enjoy live holiday performances, and show off your gingerbread house decorating skill in the Gingerbread House Competition.

For more information and a full schedule of events and activities, visit:
visitowa.com/christmas-at-owa

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About OWA Parks & Resort: Award-winning OWA Parks & Resort in Coastal Alabama is owned and operated by the Poarch Creek Indians. OWA’s name is derived from a Creek word for “big water,” and the tropical theme of the 520-acre property was inspired by the Gulf of Mexico, minutes away via the Foley Beach Express.

At the heart of OWA is Tropic Falls, which includes a 23-ride theme park and the region’s largest indoor water park—bigger than a football field and covered by a convertible roof. Adjacent to the indoor water park and connected by a retractable wall is Big Water Bay, a 30,000 sq. ft. wave pool and Coastal Curl wave simulator. Just outside the ticketed areas is Downtown OWA. This pedestrian-only streetscape was inspired by Southern small towns and features numerous options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The destination resort offers a full calendar of events, from Downtown OWA’s own Mardi Gras Parade to the annual Christmas tree lighting with fireworks and snowfall.

For on-site accommodations, relax at OWA’s own award-winning TownePlace Suites by Marriott. And for the RV traveler, Tropic Hideaway is a luxury RV resort that has everything you want, starting with its location at OWA Parks and Resort, just minutes from the Alabama beaches off the Foley Beach Express. The sites are all extra wide and feature a full complement of Wi-Fi and hook ups. Premium locations and pull-through sites are available. OWA is the place in Coastal Alabama to thrill, then chill.