Santa at the Summit
Through Dec. 24
The Summit Birmingham

Santa is back at The Summit, with Snaptastic Photos, to spread holiday joy all season long. Visits and photos may be booked ahead of time below and walk-ins are always welcomed!

Miracle on 24th Street
Until Dec. 30
Queen’s Park

Watch Queen’s Park undergo a whimsical transformation into Miracle on 24th Street, an extravagant holiday bar experience! This seasonal pop-up bar features 12 cocktails, two shots, nonalcoholic options, and large-format cocktails presented in holiday cups.

Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo
Ends Jan. 20
The Birmingham Zoo

Watch your Zoo come alive with larger-than-life wild animal creations lighting up the night! Enjoy acrobatic shows, new VR movie experiences, Red Diamond Express train rides, and a wide selection of food and drink options, including ‘adult’ hot chocolate!

CityWalk Bham’s Festival of Trees
Through Dec. 31
CityWalk Social in Uptown

This installation showcases various Holiday Trees creatively decorated by our partners. A portion of your purchase goes to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and the A. G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club.

Vulcan’s Magical Nights
Now-Dec. 31
Vulcan Park & Museum

Nightly from 4-8pm experience the Magic City’s most festive celebration of the season! Perfect for family outings or an enchanting date night, stroll through our beautifully illuminated grounds atop Red Mountain. Click to see when Santa will be here!

The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays
Dec. 3-4
BJCC Concert Hall

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth.

Red Mountain Theatre Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 5-22
Red Mountain Theatre

Usher in the holiday season with music, merriment, and togetherness! With showstopping dance numbers and beautiful solo moments alike, all the different facets of this time of year get their moment in the spotlight!

Art After 5: Die Hard
Friday, Dec. 6, 5-9pm
Birmingham Museum of Art

Yippee-Ki-Yay, art lovers! Join us at the BMA after hours for December’s Art After 5, where art meets 80s action. This holiday season, we’re channeling the iconic Die Hard! Step into the ultimate Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza— signature cocktails, art-making activities, explosive tunes, and heart-pounding games await.

Friday Flurries with Elsa and Olaf
Friday, Dec. 6, 5:30-8:30pm
The Summit Birmingham

Embrace the magic of the season at Friday Flurries at the Christmas tree in the AMC Theatre parking lot at the Summit Birmingham! Meet Elsa and Olaf, capture moments in front of the enchanting “Let It Snow” sign with falling snow and enjoy holiday treats & hot chocolate at this free public event.

The Magic City Nutcracker
Dec. 6-8
The Lyric Theatre

Presented by Magic City Performing Arts, the Magic City Nutcracker, Birmingham’s volunteer-based community Nutcracker ballet will celebrate its 11th annual production. Click button below for tickets. showtimes, and more information.

Mountain Brook Holiday Parade
Sunday, Dec. 8, 3-5pm
Mountain Brook Village

Join us for the annual Mountain Brook Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 8th in the heart of Mountain Brook Village! There will be a children’s village with activities, crafts, and photos with Santa after. 

City of Birmingham’s Holiday Block Party and Tree Lighting
Sunday, Dec. 8, 4-7pm
In front of City Hall

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin is inviting you to the city’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Block Party! There will be food trucks, a free concert and a lighting of the Christmas tree. The tree lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the evening.

City of Homewood’s Annual Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Star
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:30pm
Downtown Homewood

Join the City of Homewood for our annual Christmas Parade to get into the holiday spirit! The parade will begin at 6:30pm from Homewood Public Library and walk through the heart of downtown.

Holiday Film Series
Dec. 13-22
The Alabama Theatre

Get into the holiday spirit by watching classic movies like Home Alone, A Christmas Story, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, Miracle on 34^th Street, and more, at the Alabama Theatre! Plus, enjoy sing-a-long’s accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.

Birmingham’s Ugly Sweater Crawl
Saturday, Dec. 14
Tin Roof and participating bars

Join Bar Crawl USA for the 7th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK.

The Grinch’s Jingle Bell Party
Dec. 14-15
McWane Science Center

Join us for all day crafts, science programs, holiday cheer, hot chocolate, and pictures with the Grinch himself!

It’s A Wonderful Life Live!
Dec. 19-29
Virginia Samford Theatre

Step back in time to the 1944 radio broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life. With a stellar cast of six, a vintage musical underscore and live foley sound effects that bring the entire town of Bedford Falls to life.