Art & Craft Market
2020-11-27 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dixon Creative, 3659 Lorna Road Suite 141, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
Friday 10am-5-pm. Shop the work of outstanding area artists at Dixon Creative, 3659 Lorna Road, Suite 141, Hoover, 205-356-4332, www.dixoncreative.art. Free admission, no registration required.

Giving Tuesday
2020-12-01 | AL
Today is Giving Tuesday! You can help the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home reach their Giving Tuesday goal is $650,000. Read more here.

Open House Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries
2020-12-06 15:00 - 16:00 | AL
Visit virtually the Gardendale campus and hear updates from area staff. Join us live at 3 p.m. on Facebook Live, facebook.com/alabamachild. Participate in drive-thru donation drop off to help children and families by providing a monetary gift or items from our needs list (www.alabamachild.org/needslist). Staff will be on hand to greet you and accept donations from 2-4 p.m. 241 Gowins Dr, Gardendale 35071. More details at www.alabamachild.org/openhouse or call 888-720-8805.

Hope is Alive with Shades Mountain Baptist Church
2020-12-06 17:00 - 18:00 | AL
On Sunday night, December 6 at 5pm WBRC FOX television will premiere the one hour Christmas special, Hope is Alive, by the Worship Arts Ministry of Shades Mountain Baptist and special guests, Drew and Ellie Holcomb.
This musical celebration of the birth of Christ was filmed on seven stage locations including the historic Alabama Theater as well as “living room” sets created right on the campus of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. Worship Arts Pastor, Michael Adler brought musical styles and messages in all forms to this creative hour of television and with the brilliant cinematic skills of Shades Visual Arts Director, Ethan Milner, the end product should serve as a staple for Christmas.
This joy filled and touching hour will also serve as a fundraiser for local Birmingham charity, Christian Service Mission, with a goal to underwrite this year’s Christmas for Kids project.

Dashing through December
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Hoover Senior Center, 400 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
10-11:30 am Drive-Through Event for Senior Adults (ages 55+) in the parking lot of the Hoover Senior Center, 400 Municipal Drive Hoover, 35216. No reservations required. A special guest from the North Pole will be visiting that day, so plan to stop by for a special treat! Date subject to change pending weather. Questions? 205-739-6700.

Junior League of Birmingham Virtual Informational Session
2020-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual online event
Interested in joining the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB)? Admission for the 2021-2022 class is now open! The JLB is hosting an admissions informational session via Zoom on Wednesday, December 9 at 12 p.m. As the first step and requirement of the admissions process, the information session will include information on how to join, details about the organization, benefits to membership and answer any questions potential new members may have. The session will provide interested candidates the opportunity to hear current JLB members’ “why” for joining and the impact the organization has had on their lives. To join the informational session via Zoom, visit and enter Meeting ID: 892 5458 4704 when prompted.
The JLB is a diverse organization of approximately 2,200 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. As one of the largest volunteer service organizations in Alabama, the JLB’s trained volunteers collectively donate more than 55,000 hours of direct community service in Birmingham each year. For more than 98 years, the JLB has been a positive force for change in Jefferson County, with 41 community placements in areas such as education & culture, health & wellness, economic security & financial stability and safety & crisis.
For more information or to register for the session, visit https://www.jlbonline.com/join/.

Hunter Street Presents Keyboards and Carols - A live stream event
2020-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 | AL
Delight in the holiday season with Hunter Street Baptist Church as we celebrate Christmas with song and worship with this live stream event.
Settle in for a treat as four grand pianos take center stage at our third annual Keyboards and Carols on December 9, 6:30pm. This unique and fun night of Christmas music includes classics such as “Sleigh Ride,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “God, Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” New additions this year include “Deck the Halls” with “Trepak-Russian Dance” from The Nutcracker, “Good King Wenceslas,” and “The First Noel.”
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, Keyboards and Carols will be a live stream only event. Tune in on Hunter Street’s Facebook page, Youtube, or Vimeo.
“It is our hope to provide an evening of hope, encouragement, and laughter,” Says Frank Jones, Ministry Associate. “Our prayer is to provide a respite for viewers during a most difficult Christmas season. We want to encourage our viewers to watch until the very end for a great encore selection.”
Celebrate the Birth of Christ and the Christmas Season throughout December.See the complete Christmas schedule at www.hunterstreet.org/christmas

Drive-Through Nativity
2020-12-09 18:45 - 2020-12-11 20:45 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Visit Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, 35243, from 6:45-8:45pm featuring live biblical scenes depicting the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Several scenes utilize live animals, including a camel. No admission charge, briarwood.org/wtn.

Samford Legacy League's Christmas Home Tour
2020-12-10 10:00 - 20:00 | in Vestavia, United States
Make plans to attend Samford Legacy League’s 10th Annual Christmas Home Tour on Thursday, December 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The tour features six unique and beautifully appointed homes in Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills. Read about the homes here. Advance purchase of tickets required: $30 until December 1 then $35 through December 8. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances. Learn more here or call 205-726-2807.

2020 Pell City Christmas Parade
2020-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Pell City High School, 1300 Cogswell Ave, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
The Christmas Parade that makes its way through downtown Pell City and beyond each year is a sight to behold. Floats, bands, convertibles, the antics of the Shriners and Jolly Old Saint Nick himself are part of the festivities as Pell City rings in the season in early December. Thousands of visitors line the streets each year to get a glimpse of the lights, the pageantry and the spirit of Christmas that abounds in what has become one of the region’s largest parades. This years theme is “Peace on Earth”. We are so excited to see what makes Christmas such a peaceful time for you!
The parade starts at Pell City High School at 7 p.m. and travels straight down Cogswell Avenue/Highway 78 and will end at the Pell City Fire & Rescue Station 1. $25 for non-members. Learn more here.

Vestavia Hills Christmas Parade
2020-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Alston Meadows Park, Vestavia Hills, 35242, United States
Bring your family to enjoy a fun Christmas parade with Vestavia Hills! The Christmas parade starts at 2 pm at Alston Meadows Park in Liberty Park.

Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert
2020-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | AL
The Birmingham Boys Choir is pleased to announce our 43rd Annual Christmas Concert, virtual edition, Friday, December 18th at 7:00 pm. Tune in to our website, www.birminghamboyschoir.org, to view this beloved Birmingham holiday tradition in a reimagined way. Plan your watch party with family and friends to enjoy the sounds of the season from the comfort of home.

26th Meadow Brook Runs
2020-12-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Valley Bank, 1100 Corporate Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Race features include: Christmas holiday T-shirts, indoor facilities, gift bags, prizes, great food, and prizes for overall winners! Walkers and pets on leash welcome on Birmingham’s most beautiful course. Learn more and register here.

Chelsea Christmas Parade 2020
2020-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Chelsea Middle School, 2321 Highway 39, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Make plans to attend the Annual Chelsea Christmas that will be held this year on Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 am. This is a well-anticipated family event in our community that is enjoyed by all who attend. The parade officially begins at Chelsea Middle School and ends at Winn Dixie. Following the parade, visit the Chelsea Community Center from Noon- 2 p.m. for a Santa’s Extravaganza which includes Santa on stage! Learn more here.

LIVE! NATIVITY DRIVE-THRU EVENT
2020-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Covenant Church International; 5407 Old Springville Road; Pinson, AL 35126, 5407 Old Springville Road, Pinson, AL, 35126, United States
Join the Ministries of Covenant Church International and Refuge Birmingham as they dramatically recreate the story around Christ’s birth on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 5 – 7pm at 5407 Old Springville Road, Pinson, 35216. In an effort to hinder the spread of COVID-19, the event is Drive-Thru and cars can begin lining up at 4:15pm in preparation for the 5pm start time. This event is free and open to all, however, donations are welcomed.

Hallelujah! A Briarwood Christmas in Living Portraits
2020-12-19 18:00 - 2020-12-20 19:00 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Program of sacred contemporary and classical choral music at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, 35243. Live actors will depict the message in the music. 6pm, no admission fee, limited seating and reservations are required, briarwood.org/events.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
2020-12-24 15:00 - 23:00 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Enjoy music of the season and the Christmas story as related in the Scriptures with Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, 35243, at 3, 5, and 7pm. More intimate Candlelight Communion services observed at 9 and 11pm. Free, seating is limited, reservations are required for each service, briarwood.org/events.

Christmas At The Falls 2020
2020-12-26 17:00 - 2021-01-03 21:00 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Enjoy a wonderland of lights and color with nightly train rides, a petting zoo, visits with Santa and more! 5-9pm at Noccalula Falls Park. Masks and social distancing will be required. Pre-sold online tickets only at www.noccalulafallspark.com, 256-549-0351. (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2020-12-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Ice Flyers in an exciting game at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124, 7pm, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2021-01-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Ice Flyers in an exciting game at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124, 7:30pm. Promotional Night is Everything You Missed/Thirsty Night, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Birmingham Restaurant Week 2021 - Winter Edition
2021-01-14 07:00 - 2021-01-31 23:59 | 3617 8th Ave.S. Birmingham, AL 35222, 3617 8th Ave.S., Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Cold Weather? Oh it’s snow problem! Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW) is back for Winter and is bringing the heat! Presented by Spire, BRW Winter Edition is happening January 14-31, 2021. Support Birmingham’s Premier Culinary and Beverage event with Curbside and To-Go options as well as traditional, but limited, dine-in options, as safety precautions are still being mandated. Patio seating will also be available for those visiting restaurants with outdoor heaters. Family-Style Meal options will also be offered on BRW menus this year. Consider BRW Winter Edition a holiday after the holidays! Put down your cooking utensils and call off the diet – you deserve to indulge.
From fine dining to down-home cookin’, food and drink lovers with a taste for adventure can enjoy special breakfast, lunch or dinner 2 and 3-course, prix-fixe menus ranging from $5 to $50 per person at approximately 50 restaurants. Whether you’re trying something new or enjoying a longtime favorite, this 18-day event makes it easy and affordable for patrons to sip and savor the flavor of Birmingham’s acclaimed and diverse culinary and cocktail culture. Keeping bellies full, hearts happy and restaurants cookin’ is something everyone can contribute toward during BRW 2021 – Winter Edition!
Hungry for more information? Visit www.bhamrestaurantweek.com!

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
2021-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls compete against the Havoc at 1pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124. MLK Day Game, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

How to Correctly Prune Crape Myrtles with Aldridge Gardens
2021-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
Don’t commit Crape Murder this year! Join Rip Weaver, on Thursday, January 21st, as he teaches us how to correctly prune crape myrtles and other shrubs and trees at Aldridge Gardens. We will be doing hands-on pruning with sample tree limbs. So bring your own gloves and hand pruners, see a demonstration, and then try it for yourself.
Depending on the weather, this class will be held either outside under our pavilion or in our education building from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $20 for Aldridge Gardens members and $25 for non-members. Social distancing and masks will be encouraged. Space is limited but you can still register here.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
2021-01-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Mayhem starting at 7:30pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35214. First Responder Night includes Puck Giveaway and free admission for first responders, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
2021-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Enjoy watching the Bulls face off with the Havoc at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124, 7pm. Star Wars Night with kid hat giveaway and jersey auction, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.

Sav-A-Life Volunteer Training
2021-01-25 | Sav-A-Life, Vestavia, 1480 McGuire Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Trained volunteers serve as peer counselors, mentors, parenting class instructors, receptionists, baby boutique servers, and more. Learning more by contacting Steve or Courtney at 205-979-0302 or email SteveLongenecker@savalife.org, CourtneyCannon@savalife.org, www.savalife.org.

Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama 50th Anniversary!
2021-01-26 18:00 - 19:00 | AL
Join the virtual livestream birthday party celebrating 50 years at 6pm, www.epilepsyalabama.org/50th.

Hidden in Plain Sight
2021-01-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
This Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar will provide participants with a general overview of the human trafficking problem, information on education and prevention, and an opportunity to hear from individuals and organizations working to combat this issue. Childcare Provided (age 5 & under). Online registration is required; register here. Please contact the Meadow Brook Baptist Church at 205-991-8384 for more information.

GriefShare Classes Begin
2021-02-04 19:00 - 20:45 | Faith Church, 4601 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, Alabama, 35242, United States
If you’ve lost a loved one, GriefShare provides a friendly, caring group of people to walk alongside you. Classes offered online and in person for 13 weeks on Thursday nights, 7pm-8:45pm at Faith Church (Lower Level), 4601 Valleydale Rd, 35242, www.griefshare.org/groups/63460.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
2021-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Bulls face the Havoc in an exciting game at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35124, 7:30pm. Promotional Night is Military Night (free admission for military) & Adult Hat Giveaway, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.
