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.

Wear your team colors, design a spirit shaker, make a mascot mask, and play tailgate games as a part of admission to the Children’s Hands on Museum, Tuscaloosa, 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.

Sav-A-Life Vestavia dedicates new education facility in honor of ministry founder, Wales Goebel. The Wales Geoble Family Life Center will be used to educate women, men and families about God’s design for family and point them toward an abundant life as God desires for us in John 10:10. Education programs include practical parenting, next nine ...