The winter holidays are some of our favorites here in Birmingham! And there are so many fun Birmingham traditions and events that are fun for the whole family. If want to know how to celebrate the holidays, trust us, we’re the experts! Here’s 50 things to do in Birmingham During the Holidays…
50 Things to do in Birmingham During the Holidays
Santa Experiences
- Visit Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop in Leeds (November 2-December 24)
2. Supper With Santa at Helena Hollow (December 6-8)
3. Photo with Santa at the Summit (November 8- December 24)
4. Photo with Santa at the Riverchase Galleria (November 14-December 24)
5. The North Pole Express, located at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Lights + More
6. Drive through the lights at Magic of Lights (November 22 – January 4)
7. Drive through the lights at Lights of Noel (November 22 – January 1)
8. Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo (November 17 though January 15)
9. Christmas at the Falls at Noccolula Falls (November 22 though January 4)
10. Vulcan’s Magical Nights a Festive Celebration of Lights (month of December)
11. The Wacky Tacky Light Tour by Fresh Air Family (December 12, 17, and 19)
12. 22nd Annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman (select days from November 16th through December 29th)
13. Drive through the Hoover Commons Chick-fil-A and enjoy the lights timed to a radio station
Performances & Shows
14. It’s a Holiday Feeling with ASO and Friends at the BJCC Concert Hall (December 6)
15. Friday Flurries with Elsa and Olaf Presented by Glenwood at The Summit (December 6)
16. Celtic Angel Christmas at the BJCC Theatre (December 8)
17. Balanchine’s the Nutcracker at the BJCC Concert Hall (December 13th-15th and 18th-23rd)
18. Watch Little Women at the Virginia Samford Theatre (December 5 – 15)
19. Watch the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Legacy Arena (December 11)
20. Watch a Christmas movie at the Alabama Theatre
21. Christmas Over the Mountain at Hunter Street Baptist Church (December 13, 14, 15)
22. Adventus at Majestic Caverns (December 14th, 21sh, and 28th)
23. Walk through Nativity at Briarwood Presbyterian Church (December 11, 12, 13)
24. That Girl Lay Lay Xmas Party with King Moore, Super Siah, Lani Love, Jojo Redd and Royal Rose at the BJCC Concert Hall (December 28)
25. Watch a movie (Moana 2, The Grinch, Polar Express, Mufasa) at the McWane Science Center iMax Theater
Parades
26. Vestavia Hills Holiday Parade & Party in the Park (December 8)
27. Mountain Brook Holiday Parade (December 8)
28. Homewood Christmas Parade (December 10)
29. Leeds Christmas Parade (December 13)
30. Trussville Christmas Parade (December 14)
31. Bessemer Christmas Parade (December 14)
32. Pelham Hometown Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (December 14)
33. Chelsea Christmas Parade (December 21)
Christmas Markets
34. Cullman Christkindlmarkt (weekends between November 21 and December 23)
35. Christmas on the Mountain at Heardmont Park (December 5)
Even more…
36. Grab a hot cup of coffee or cocoa at one of these local places
37. Find a toy at one of these local toy shops
38. Enjoy the window displays in downtown Homewood
39. Watch the Best Christmas Pageant Ever at a local movie theatre
40. Put on matching family pajamas and watch a Christmas movie
41. Visit the Holiday Pop-Up Bar at Corbeau Wine Bar
42. Plan a holiday party at one of these local restaurants
43. Enjoy a special holiday pastry at one of these bakeries
44. Take a day trip to the Cook Museum and enjoy their holiday programming
45. Drive through a local neighborhood with pretty displays
46. Pick out a Christmas Tree at a local Christmas tree farm or lot
47. Plan a staycation at a Birmingham hotel
48. Shop for gifts at one of these local places
49. Register your child for a Winter Break Camp
50. Make a gingerbread house from Trader Joe’s
