2nd Annual Fall Arts Festival
2022-11-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Christ the King Lutheran Church, 611 Riverchase parkway west, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
The Fall Arts Festival with Christ the King Lutheran Church is back! The Festival’s purpose is to showcase local artisans of original handmade work, create awareness for special needs, and raise funds for individuals needing service dogs in partnership with The Roverchase Foundation. This year’s festival will be bigger and better, with more artisans, more special needs organizations, food trucks, and a Kid Zone with Fall Festival games, inflatables, hands-on craft activities, balloon twisting, and photos with Santa.

Lakeview District Trot Parade with the Budweiser Clydesdales
2022-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Lakeview District, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
The tradition of the Budweiser Clydesdales will be on full display on Saturday, Nov. 12 for the Lakeview District Trot Parade. Closing down the block of 29th Street South, the Clydesdales will trot through the neighborhood as they carry Budweiser on their hitch and deliver it to restaurants and bars along Lakeview as an early Christmas present, wrapped with a bow and horseshoe. From 2 to 4 p.m., attendees will be able to witness the magic of the Clydesdales and are invited to partake in Budweiser specials offered at participating Lakeview bars and restaurants in celebration of the Clydesdales’ visit to Lakeview.
For more information about the event and the Budweiser Clydesdales, visit www.adamsbeverages.net/BudClydesdales.

Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival
2022-11-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Sample dozens of vendors versions of mac n’cheese plus activities for kids like balloon clown, face painting, a scavenger hunt and interactive games and crafts. Read more about the event here. 1-4pm at Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Avenue North, near Sloss Furnace. All proceeds go to Community Grief Support. For tickets visit www.macfestbham.com.

WATER ~ Cahaba Chamber Chorale Premier Concert In Partnership with Cahaba River Society
2022-11-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Indian Springs School – Town Hall – Concert Hall, 190 Woodward Drive, Indian Springs, AL, 35124, United States
Cahaba Chamber Chorale presents their inaugural concert, WATER — a concert in partnership with the Cahaba River Society on November 13, 3pm, Indian Springs School Town Hall Concert Hall, 190 Woodward Drive, Indian Springs, AL 35214. This premiere concert will take audiences on an aural and visual journey that explores the ways humans interact with the most precious compound on earth. The performance will feature choral music from the Renaissance to the Modern era, including traditional African American spirituals originating in the Appalachian region, accompanied by Cahaba River video imagery by award-winning filmmaker Hunter Nichols.

5th Annual Holiday Cooking Show
2022-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Fun, entertaining cooking show with Southern shortcut recipes food blogger, Kathleen Phillips and special guest Janice Rogers. Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes on stage with take-home cookbooklet. Door prizes, silent auction, free dessert. Gardendale Civic Center, 6pm. Benefits Outdoor Ability Foundation. For tickets visit GritsAndGouda.com/cooking-shows-classes

Junior League of Birmingham’s Market Noel
2022-11-17 10:00 - 2022-11-19 17:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
The Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) is here to help you sleigh the holidays at their annual Market Noel fundraiser at The Finley Center Nov. 17-19, 2022! The holiday market features more than 100 merchants from across the nation all in one place with high quality items like home decor, clothing, jewelry, gift and holiday items, toys, gourmet food and much more. Market Noel welcomes vendors located here in Alabama and throughout the country, including The Explorer’s Circle, Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes, PawTree, Boots and Genes Boutique, Blue Feather Candle Company, Bailey Pearl Designs, Gaines Family Farmstead, Lola Soap and more. With the purchase of a $15 general admission ticket, patrons will be able to attend Market Noel and shop until they drop. General shopping hours are: Thursday, Nov. 17 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Market Noel or to purchase tickets, visit www.marketnoel.net. Learn more about the JLB at www.jlbonline.com.

Hope for the Holidays with Community Grief Support
2022-11-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
Often, after a loss, the first holiday season can bring on a great deal of stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and sadness. To help those who are facing their first holiday as a loss survivor, Community Grief Support (CGS) hosts FREE “Hope for the Holidays” community workshops throughout Birmingham on Saturdays in November.
If you or someone you know is grieving from the loss of a loved one and is facing this 2022 holiday season, please join us at this helpful, informative, and encouraging community event.
A continental breakfast will be offered. There will be a panel of loss survivors who will share how they have and continue to deal with holiday grief (spousal loss, loss of adult child, and parental loss). Bereavement care expert and counselor, Steve Sweatt, LPC/LMFT and clinical director at CGS will provide helpful tips on coping with holidays. Leanne Reed, pastor at Southminster Presbyterian Church, will also assist.
Saturday, November 19th, 9-11:30am
Riverchase United Methodist Church
For more information and to register, click here.

The Dance Studio presents The Sound of Music
2022-11-19 14:00 - 20:00 | Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre, 800 19th St, North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Experience live at The Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre this timeless classic reimagined as a ballet, inspired by music from the 1965 musical film, and the von Trapp family’s life story. Performed by students of The Dance Studio. Performances at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children (2 and up) and can be purchased at www.thedancestudio.art. All tickets are general admission.

Handel's Messiah
2022-11-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
The Alabama Civic Chorale will present their 75th annual performance of Handel’s MESSIAH with orchestra on Sunday, November 20 at 3 p.m. at Riverchase United Methodist Church in Hoover. The chorus is comprised of singers from all over the greater Birmingham area. The program is free. Childcare is provided. Arrive early for seating. This is a wonderful, spiritual way to begin your holiday season! Visit www.alabamacivicchorale.com for more information.

Tree of Lights with Community Grief Support
2022-11-20 15:30 - 17:30 | Homewood Central Park, 1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Please join Community Grief Support for our 2nd Annual community-wide Memorial “Tree of Lights” honoring and memorializing loved ones whom we have lost on November 20 at Homewood Central Park from 3:30-5:30pm. Memorial Tree Dedication & star lighting with Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky. Family-friendly holiday event, featuring:

Festive refreshments
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Christmas caroling
Inflatables
Pick up your ornament and/or luminaries

Learn more here.

Shelby County Chamber's 25th Annual Prayer Breakfast
2022-11-22 07:30 - 08:30 | Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Shelby County Chamber will host its “25th Annual Prayer Breakfast” on Tuesday, November 22 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. This year’s program will feature Alan Miller, recently named President and CEO of American Village.
The Chamber’s “Prayer Breakfast”, held annually since 1996, offers business-people and community leaders the opportunity to come together for fellowship, while celebrating and giving thanks for all our many blessings. The program is also time to reflect on what’s truly important in life and what inspires us to make a difference in the lives of others and our communities.
Birmingham Christian Family is pleased to present this special event with co-hosts Bryant Bank, Cahaba Valley Computer Services and Sawyer Solutions. To register visit www.shelbychamber.org, or contact the Chamber by phone at 205-663-4542 or via email at info@shelbychamber.org. RSVP no later than Friday, November 18, 2022.

Christmas at the Falls
2022-11-24 16:00 - 2023-01-01 21:00 | Noccalula Falls, 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Celebrate the holiday season with Noccalula Falls and the City of Gadsden. Enjoy millions of lights
throughout the park with spectacular views from the paved walking trails and more from November 24-January 1, 2023 (closed December 24-25), www.greatergadsden.com, 1-256-549-0351.

The Vulcans Community Awards
2022-11-29 17:30 - 20:30 | The Club, Birmingham, 1 Robert Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
5:30-8:30pm at The Club, Homewood, The Vulcans are the Birmingham region’s highest civic honor and will be presented to seven honorees who represent civic pride, progress and leadership in four categories: Lifetime Achievement, Hero, Game Changer, and Servant Leader. To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.

Brookdale University Park's Holiday Open House
2022-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Santa, Carriage Rides, Refreshments, Entertainment, and Community Tours at Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Homewood, AL 35209, 205-870-0786, www.brookdale.com.

Carols, Cookies and Cocoa in the Park
2022-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Park on Lake Parkway, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35242, United States
Join Grace UMC for caroling and tasty treats at 6pm at the Park on Lake Parkway, Liberty Park, Vestavia Hills. Learn more at gracebhm.org/christmas.

Vulcan's Magical Nights
2022-12-02 18:00 - 2022-12-04 20:00, 2022-12-09 18:00 - 2022-12-11 20:00 | Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham , AL, 35209, United States
6-8pm at Vulcan Park and Museum. Includes music, food, hot chocolate, holiday lights and Santa. Admission is $6 for ages 13 and up, $4 for kids ages 5-12 and children under 4 are free. Admission includes access to the park grounds, Observation Tower, Museum and Photos with Santa.For tickets visit www.visitvulcan.com.

Metro Kids Present "The Best Eve of All"
2022-12-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Join the Baxley Family as they realize they have many more gifts to buy on Christmas Eve and are taking a last minute trip to the mall. They are joined by their friend, who is an orphan, and an elf on the shelf that comes to life. Through their journey of visiting the stores, the orphan is in for a huge surprise that he could never have anticipated. Come see and experience the orphan’s transforming miracle! This is a feel good experience for the entire family with free admission at Metropolitan Church!

Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
2022-12-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Ugly sweater night and teddy bear toss, 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Metro Kids Present "The Best Eve of All"
2022-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Join the Baxley Family as they realize they have many more gifts to buy on Christmas Eve and are taking a last minute trip to the mall. They are joined by their friend, who is an orphan, and an elf on the shelf that comes to life. Through their journey of visiting the stores, the orphan is in for a huge surprise that he could never have anticipated. Come see and experience the orphan’s transforming miracle! This is a feel good experience for the entire family with free admission at Metropolitan Church.

Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
2022-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
American Village invites you and your family to a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Sunday, December 4 at 4pm at the American Village Colonial Chapel. A Christmas reception will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more at www.americanvillage.org.

Colonial Christmas Lunch & Tour
2022-12-05 10:30 - 2022-12-09 14:30 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
December 5-9 at American Village in Montevallo. $40 per person, 10:30am-1pm or 12pm-2:30pm. Reserve your seats by calling 205-665-3535 ext. 1031, www.americanvillage.org.

Rocket Around the Christmas Tree Trail
2022-12-06 - 2023-01-02 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
A city wide family event with 90 Christmas trees on display. The Gardendale Civic Center Lawn will be beautifully lit with a multitude of designs. This event benefits the Dick Lee Memorial Scholarships Fund. Free admission. Learn more about the event here.

Walk Through Nativity at Briarwood
2022-12-07 18:45 - 2022-12-09 20:45 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Each Advent season Briarwood presents a gift to our community with the Walk Through Nativity. Hundreds of Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 14 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals (including a camel!) Each night, Wednesday through Friday, come anytime between 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. and take this easy, 1/4-mile stroll that is wheelchair and stroller friendly. Make this a Christmas tradition with your family. Admission is free, but the message is priceless! Learn more at www.briarwood.org/nativity.

2022 Christmas Home Tour
2022-12-08 10:00 - 20:00 | AL
Samford Legacy League’s 2022 Christmas Home Tour, presented by ARC Realty, features five unique and beautifully appointed homes in Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills. Enjoy holiday treats and a selection of Pop-up Shoppes at the Samford President’s Home while supporting scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased through Tues., December 6. Click here to purchase tickets.

Shepherds Fold Luncheon Featuring Daniel Ritchie
2022-12-08 12:00 - 13:30 | The Club, Birmingham, 1 Robert Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Shepherds Fold shares a message of encouragement, joy and hope through guest speaker Daniel Ritchie at The Club on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 12:00pm. Tickets are $45. In celebration of the many
lives Shepherds Fold has helped transform, Daniel will share his story and message of joy to
encourage others and provide them with the hope of Christ he has found through his many
challenges of being born different, without arms. Come enjoy a delicious lunch from the
newly featured “holiday menu” in the Grand Ballroom at The Club, overlooking some of
Birmingham’s finest views! Check-In begins at 11:30am, event officially starts at 12:00pm.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2022-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
First 1000 kids ages 14 and under receive a Bulls Replica poster, 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, www.bullshockey.net.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
2022-12-09 19:30 - 2022-12-10 19:30 | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Fun for the whole family on Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 3pm and 7:30pm at the BJCC Concert Hall, www.ticketmaster.com.

73rd annual Holiday House: Virtual Tour & Afternoon Tea
2022-12-10 | Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
On Saturday, December 10, Independent Presbyterian Church presents the 73rd annual Holiday House Tour & Tea. The 73rd annual tour, which features the Christopher Home, the Klick/McCormick Home, the Robinson Home, and Whatley Home, will be virtual again this year so that you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home. IPC invites premium ticket buyers to view the virtual tour and attend a seated, Afternoon Tea and sanctuary tour of IPC at 1pm. View the featured homes and purchase tickets by visiting www.ipcholidayhouse.com. Net proceeds benefit programs that directly support women and children in the Presbytery and in IPC Community Ministries. Please join Independent Presbyterian Church as we celebrate the season’s message of hope.

Sozo Trading Co. Christmas Open House
2022-12-10 09:00 - 18:00 | Sozo Trading Co., 4 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
9 am-6pm, pictures with Santa from 10am–12pm and all day discounts and giveaways, 4 41st St S, 35222, www.sozotrading.org.
