Fall is officially in the air, football season is in high gear, and the first hints of holiday sparkle have arrived in historic Downtown Foley. Throughout November and December, Foley Main Street invites residents and visitors to celebrate the season with a packed calendar of festivities, interactive scavenger hunts, dining trails, and festive Third Thursday celebrations.

The celebration begins with the November Third Thursday event on Thursday, November 19, featuring the festive theme “Tinsel and Tailgates”. Bringing the best of both worlds together, the evening offers the ideal reason to dress in favorite game-day colors, add a touch of holiday sparkle, and head downtown for an evening with friends and neighbors. Attendees are encouraged to make their first stop at FEAST, where the Foley Main Street team will greet visitors with bright orange glow necklaces to light their path while strolling local sidewalks, shops, and restaurants. Across the street, the party continues at South Baldwin Social as they celebrate their second-year anniversary, giving patrons an exciting milestone to toast during their downtown visit. Throughout the evening, live music will drift through the historic district, creating the perfect backdrop for browsing boutique racks and grabbing dinner.

Adding to the holiday fun throughout November is the Sixth Annual Downtown Foley Turkey Hunt, a community tradition running through Thanksgiving. can search for turkeys hidden in pictures of participating downtown businesses on Facebook & Instagram, and enter daily for opportunities to win part of the $1500 worth of gift cards donated from our generous local merchants to jump-start their holiday shopping.

Visitors can also turn their nights out into rewards with the Downtown Foley Passport program. Guests can collect passport points while exploring participating Third Thursday businesses and earning check-ins on the Merry and Bright Food and Drink Trail, which runs from November 1, 2026, through January 2, 2027. The holiday trail invites food lovers to sip, savor, and earn 25 passport points at every downtown stop while discovering seasonal menu favorites and supporting locally owned establishments..

The downtown cheer continues into next month with the December Third Thursday celebration on December 19th, featuring the theme “Merry and Bright Downtown”. Whether visiting for the live music, the tailgating spirit, early holiday shopping, or the interactive trails, Downtown Foley provides the ultimate destination to experience community warmth and seasonal charm.

For more information on upcoming Third Thursday celebrations, trail participation, or the Turkey Hunt, visit www.foleymainstreet.com or follow Foley Main Street on Facebook and Instagram.