Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

The Christmas Party
2024-12-18 18:30 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | Valleydale Church, 2324 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Join Valleydale Church for a Christmasy fun-filled night for the entire church family with cookies, games, prizes and performances by Preschool and Children’s Choirs and the Student Ministry. You won’t want to miss it. Click here to register.

Christmas at Samford Movie Series
2024-12-19 18:00 - 2024-12-21 18:00 | Samford University Wright Center, United States
Samford University’s Wright Center invites you to celebrate the Christmas season with your family at their inaugural Christmas at Samford Movie Series.
Movie Lineup:
Dec. 19, 6 p.m. | “The Santa Clause”
Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m. | “The Star”
Dec. 20, 6 p.m. | “Elf”
Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m. | “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000)
TUBACHRISTMAS will perform at 2 p.m. prior to the movie showing.
Dec. 21, 6 p.m. | “The Star”
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by visiting this link. Parking is free and concessions will be available. The Wright Center lobby will open one hour before the movie, giving you the opportunity to take in the festive Christmas decor. Audience doors will open 30 minutes before the film begins, and photos are encouraged to capture the holiday spirit.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears
2024-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Discount for college students, 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Come See the Baby
2024-12-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church invites everyone to Come See the Baby, an experiential nativity event at 9 am in the Fellowship Hall. Little ones will have the chance to touch, see, and hear the story of Jesus’ birth in an engaging, hands-on way. Learn more here.

Christmas at First Baptist Church Trussville
2024-12-22 09:15 - 10:45 | First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Celebrate the birth of Jesus at 9:15am and 10:45am with First Baptist Church Trussville, www.fbctrussville.org.

Candlelight Service w/ First Baptist Church Trussville
2024-12-22 17:00 - 18:00 | First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Service filled with the wonder and worship of the season with First Baptist Church Trussville. 5pm at 128 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, 35173, www.fbctrussville.org/events.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2024-12-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Valleydale Church, 2324 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Join Valleydale Church as they sing, pray, and celebrate the Lord’s Supper as a church family. Preschool childcare available. Click here to learn more.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at Shades Mountain Baptist Church
2024-12-24 13:00 - 18:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Shades Mountain Baptist Church invites you to join them for any of their three Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on December 24 at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. These services are open to the public and are a great way to pause and reflect on the great gift of the birth of Jesus. Learn more here.

Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion
2024-12-24 14:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Birmingham, 5091 Caldwell Mill Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
You’re invited to join Christ Church Birmingham for their Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion services. Service times are: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (Traditional) and 6 p.m. (Contemporary). Learn more here.

Candlelight Service w/ First Baptist Church Trussville
2024-12-24 15:00 - 17:00 | First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Services filled with the wonder and worship of the season with First Baptist Church Trussville. 3pm and 5pm at 128 N Chalkville Road, Trussville, 35173, www.fbctrussville.org/events.

Christmas Eve Services w/ Riverchase UMC
2024-12-24 15:00 - 23:00 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
You’re invited to join Riverchase United Methodist Church for their Christmas Eve Services. Traditional Worship will be held at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 11pm and Modern Worship at 5pm. Nursery provided at 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm. For more details, click here.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2024-12-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Valleydale Church, 2324 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Join Valleydale Church as they sing, pray, and celebrate the Lord’s Supper as a church family. This is a family service. Childcare is not available. Click here to learn more.

Christmas Eve Family Service
2024-12-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
4 p.m.- 5 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills. Service is designed for families with young children, www.vestavialutheran.org.

Christmas Eve Services with Communion
2024-12-24 17:00 - 18:30 | First Methodist Church Trussville, 120 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
5:00 pm Traditional in Sanctuary and 6:30 pm Contemporary in the Christian Life Center at First Methodist Church Trussville. Learn more here.

Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service
2024-12-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Vestavia Hills Baptist Church’s Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service is a beautiful tradition at the church. With the glow of candles and the ringing of handbells, join them as they celebrate the birth of Christ. Learn more here.

Christmas Eve Festival Service
2024-12-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Prelude Music begins 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills. Service 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., www.vestavialutheran.org.

Seraphic Sounds Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2024-12-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-31 19:30 - 20:30 | AL
Join Kevin along with family and friends each week on Facebook and YouTube as they share music, praise and worship and more each Tuesday at 7:30pm, www.kevinderryberry.com.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Peoria Riverman
2024-12-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Western Night, 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Faith & Family Church Night with the Birmingham Bulls
2024-12-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Ticket discount for church groups of 10 or more plus the first 1,000 kids ages 14 and under receive a set of Bulls trading cards. 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, www.bullshockey.net.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
2024-12-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Tumbler giveaway, 7pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Zoo Year's Eve
2024-12-31 13:00 - 19:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Two Zoo Year’s Eve celebrations featuring red pandas are planned for Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Birmingham Zoo. Daytime celebration from 1pm-3pm and Nighttime celebration from 5pm-7pm. These are family friendly events for those who may have trouble staying up until midnight. A giant 2025 lantern featuring red pandas has been specifically created for the celebrations by the artisans behind Glow Wild, Hanart. Get red-y for 2025! Learn more at birminghamzoo.com.

New Year's Eve Worship
2024-12-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
6-7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, www.vestavialutheran.org.

Workplay Réveillon
2024-12-31 20:00 - 2025-01-01 01:00 | workplay, 500 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, AL, 35233, United States
This New Year’s Eve, leave the couch behind and embark on a thrilling journey across three iconic cities—all without leaving Birmingham! On Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 8pm-1am, WORKPLAY presents Workplay Réveillon, an immersive celebration that transports you to the glitz of Paris, the energy of New York City, and the vibrant spirit of Rio de Janeiro. Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with international flair, high-energy performances, and dazzling experiences that will make this NYE one to remember. Tickets are $75 per person, guests must be 21 and older. Learn more here.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
2025-01-04 19:00 - 20:00 | AL
7pm at Pelham Civic Complex. Kids Jersey Night, 500 Amphitheater Rd., 35214, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

6th Annual Forging Families 5K/10K and 1 Mile
2025-01-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Shelby County Arts Council, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
​Mark your calendars for January 11, 2025, for the 6th Annual Forging Families runs! The race begins and ends at the Shelby County Arts Council, which offers plenty of parking, and ample green space for before and after the race. The City of Columbiana gives us access to the Grande Hall which means you’ll have a warm place before and after the race. Find the online registration and more here.

Birmingham Christian Family Scholarship Portal Opens
2025-01-13 | AL
Applications open for the 7th Annual College Scholarship Awards at www.birminghamchristian.com/scholarship. Thank you to our sponsors including Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Alabama Credit Union and American Village.

Mommy & Me Ballet Classes Begin
2025-01-16 09:30 - 10:15 | Briarwood Presbyterian, 2200 Briarwood Way, Vestavia , AL, 35243, United States
Briarwood Ballet classes specifically designed for children ages 18-36 months and parent. Classes on Thursdays at 9:30-10:15am from January 16-March 6. To register call 205-776-5284 or visit www.briarwood.org/balletclasses. Session cost: $150.

Birmingham Bulls vs. Huntsville Havoc
2025-01-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Kids Hat Giveaway, 1pm at Pelham Civic Complex, 205-620-6870, www.bullshockey.net.

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Open House
2025-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, 1720 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS School) invites you to its Open House on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come find out why our student families love us! Our friendly student-family environment allows us to individually foster the religious, academic, and social development of every child from 3K through 8th grade in a way other schools may find challenging. We are anchored in traditions and high expectations! During Open House, you can meet teachers and staff, tour the school, ask individual questions, and receive helpful information.
To learn more about OLS School today or to complete an application, visit our website at olsschool.com. If you have questions about Open House or the application process, please call the school office at 205-879-3237.
We are growing our children in knowledge and faith…and INVITE YOU to Experience the Difference!
