Over 30 Christmas trees decorated by local school children- each tree celebrates a different First Lady of the U.S. 256-543-2787. (Closed Dec. 25)

As part of admission to the Children’s Hands on Museum, children can make a card to send to the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center or to a Veteran they know, www.chomonline.org.

A Veterans Day Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for all who served our country, 2pm in the Colonial Chapel, The American Village, Montevallo, Ala. Followed by a wreath laying at the National Veterans Shrine. Free event, gates open at 1 p.m., www.veteransregisterofhonor.com.

The Gadsden Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2018-2019 season with a program of light classical and popular music for symphony-goers of all ages. 256-344-7358

Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker is one of the most widely performed ballet and musical scores in the world. Artistic Director of the Downtown Dance Conservatory, Linze McRae, has taken inspiration from the original Marius Petipa choreography and story from E.T.A Hoffman by adding a Russian flare with an interesting twist on the origins and culture of the Nutcracker tradition. www.culturalarts.com/ddc

Play Roll-A-Turkey, make a “good luck” football turkey, and pin your feather on a turkey as a part of admission to Children’s Hands On Museum, www.chomonline.org.

This master of “football” comedy, best known for his viral videos related to college football in the South, performs at the StarDome Comedy Club, Hoover. For tickets, visit www.stardome.com or call 205-444-0008.

This master of “football” comedy, best known for his viral videos related to college football in the South, performs at the StarDome Comedy Club, Hoover. For tickets, visit www.stardome.com or call 205-444-0008.

Millions of lights, train rides, scenes in the park synchronized to holiday music, pioneer village. Also write Santa a letter at the Old post office and hove your picture made with him while you visit, 256-549-4663, www.noccalulafallspark.com. (Closed Dec. 24-25)

This master of “football” comedy, best known for his viral videos related to college football in the South, performs at the StarDome Comedy Club, Hoover. For tickets, visit www.stardome.com or call 205-444-0008.