Festival of Trees
More than 30 Christmas trees decorated by local schools, each celebrating a different Alabamian of note on display at Mary G. Hardin Center for the Cultural Arts, Gadsden, 256-543-2787.
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Let It Snow
Experience an indoor winter wonderland. Come play in the snow (a non-toxic polymer) - sure to bring the kid out in everyone. Call 256-543-2787 for more information. Open November 9-January 31 (closed December 25).
Stone Mountain Park Christmas
Immerse yourself in holiday magic with festive music, millions of dazzling lights and visits from some of your favorite holiday characters including Rudolph, Clarice and Bumble, our very own Snow Angel, Angelina, and so much more at Stone Mountain Park Christmas from November 16-January 6! 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, 30083. Find more information at ...
Snow Mountain
Snow tubing in Georgia? Experience a winter wonderland of real snow outside of Atlanta, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, 30083. Enjoy a 400-foot snow-covered tubing hill, snowy play area, Dare Devil Plunge, and more! November 16-February 23, hours vary by day, check calendar at www.stonemountainpark.com/Events/Snow-Mountian to plan your visit or call 770-498-5690.
Santa’s Underground Workshop
Visit Rickwood Caverns State Park for a truly magical experience when the cave transforms into an underground winter wonderland! The gift shop will be decorated for the occasion and offer unique gifts, ornaments, snacks, and hot cocoa to purchase. The nature center will have holiday movies playing, crafts, and Santa letters for the children to ...
Christmas at the Falls
Millions of lights! Featuring train rides, scenes in the park synchronized to holiday music, the pioneer village & visit Santa, closed December 24-25. Call 256-549-4663 for more information.
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Brookdale’s Annual Holiday Open House
Brookdale’s Annual Holiday Open House
Brookdale invites you to join them on December 5 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for their Annual Holiday Open House! Celebrate the season and enjoy entertainment, carriage rides, Santa and refreshments! Read more about Brookdale here.
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AquaScapes Christmas Open House
Join DSLD Land Management's newest retail location, AquaScapes, for their 2019 Christmas Open House on December 6 from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. & December 7 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy special offers only available during the open house hours. Bring your children for Cookies with Santa on December 6 from 5 p.m. ...
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Light up the holiday season with over 300 costumes, 20 acts, seasonal favorites and more during this spectacular show held at the BJCC, 1001 19th Street N, 35203. Friday, December 6 showtime: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7 has two showtimes at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the BJCC Concert Hall box ...
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Beeson Divinity School Commencement and Consecration
Beeson Divinity School Commencement and Consecration
Russell Moore will deliver an address at Beeson Divinity School's service of commencement and consecration. Russell Moore is president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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Downtown Gadsden First Friday, Tree Lighting & Boat Parade
Downtown Gadsden First Friday, Tree Lighting & Boat Parade
As part of First Friday, Gadsden will light its 50-foot tall Christmas tree. Tuba Christmas will preform. The Coosa Christmas Boat Parade will pass by City Hall at 6pm; Santa will throw the switch at 5:30pm. For more information, call 256-543-2787.
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83rd Annual Birmingham-Southern Choirs Service of Lessons & Carols
83rd Annual Birmingham-Southern Choirs Service of Lessons & Carols
Usher in the Christmas season with Birmingham Southern's Choir! Guests will enjoy a Service of Lessons and Carols beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Canterbury United Methodist, 350 Overbrook Rd, 35213. Read more about this special service here.
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Light Has Come, A Christmas Worship Celebration
Light Has Come, A Christmas Worship Celebration
Join CrossPoint Church, 800 Liles Lane, Trussville, for Light Has Come, A Christmas Worship Celebration on December 8 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m, www.crosspointchurch.info. Come celebrate the King!
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Advent Lessons and Carols
Advent Lessons and Carols
The Cathedral Choir sings the traditional service of readings, hymns and choral anthems, to celebrate the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, at the Cathedral Church of the Advent. Come enjoy!
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Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes Open House
Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes Open House
2-4 p.m. free event hosted by the Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries. Tour Family Care Home, enjoy holiday treats and learn how you can partner to help children and families in our community 241 Gowins Drive, Gardendale, 35071, 205-982-1112, [email protected].
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Colonial Christmas
Join American Village in Montevallo for lunch and a tour, to celebrate a Colonial Christmas! $30 per person. Learn more at www.americanvillage.org and reserve your seat by calling 205-665-3535 ext.1031.
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Christmas Home Tour
Christmas Home Tour
Tour five homes, taste seasonal fare and shop the holiday gift market at Samford Legacy League’s event. This is the ninth year the event has raised funds for scholarships for students with financial need. Read more about this community event here. Homes on tour: Christine & Mike Denniston, 505 Pine Ridge Trail, Mountain Brook; Meredith ...
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Midday Music: The Cathedral Ringers
Midday Music: The Cathedral Ringers
The Cathedral Ringers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Charles Kennedy, will perform a free, 30-minute concert of seasonal music at the Cathedral Church of the Advent.
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Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Starting at 7:30 p.m., watch an exciting hockey game between the Bulls and Ice Flyers, with special guest, Santa Claus! Bring your children to meet Santa Claus on December 13-15, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, 35124! Learn more at www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.
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Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Birmingham Bulls vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
Enjoy a second night of competition between the Bulls and Ice Flyers at 7 p.m. Be a part of Peanuts Christmas Jersey Auction and a Christmas Puck Giveaway where the first 1,000 kids, 14 & under, will receive a Christmas puck, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.
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Birmingham Bulls vs. Quad City Storm
Birmingham Bulls vs. Quad City Storm
The Bulls will face the Storm in an exciting game starting at 3 p.m. Learn more at www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.
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Hallelujah! A Briarwood Christmas in Living Portraits
Hallelujah! A Briarwood Christmas in Living Portraits
The Briarwood Music and Drama Ministries present, “Hallelujah! A Briarwood Christmas in Living Portraits.” The Briarwood Adult Choir, Chamber Ensemble, Festival Orchestra, members of the Youth Choir, and the Drama Ministry present a program of sacred contemporary and classical choral music, along with dramatic scenes and narration. The show begins at 6 p.m. and admission ...
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Listen as the Cathedral Church of the Advent Choir, 2017 6th Ave N, 35203, sings the traditional service celebrating the birth of Jesus, modeled after the annual service at King’s College, Cambridge, www.adventbirmingham.org, 205-251-2324.
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Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert
Birmingham Boys Choir Christmas Concert
Top off your holiday season with one of Birmingham’s most favorite time-honored traditions! The Birmingham Boys Choir will present its 42nd Annual Christmas Concert on December 19, 2019 at Briarwood Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. You and your family are invited to sing along with beloved Christmas carols and also experience the warm, rich traditional ...
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25th Annual Meadow Brook Runs
25th Annual Meadow Brook Runs
Celebrate Alabama’s Bicentennial by running in this 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Valley Bank, 1100 Corporate Parkway, 35242. Walkers and pets on leash welcome. 5K begins at 9 a.m. and 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 10 a.m. Learn more at www.meadowbrookruns.org.
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20th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade
20th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade
Enjoy fun for the whole family at the 20th Annual Chelsea Christmas Parade! Entertainment at the Grandstand begins at 9 a.m. and the parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Chelsea Middle School. Learn more at www.cityofchelsea.com!
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Hunter Street Baptist Church Keyboards & Carols
Hunter Street Baptist Church Keyboards & Carols
Delight in the Christmas season at this evening of music starting at 5 p.m. Settle in for a holiday treat as four grand pianos take center stage for this night of keyboards and carols. Childcare provided for birth to age 5. Learn more at www.hunterstreet.org.
Free
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Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service
A Christmas Eve Service will be held at Shades Mountain Community Church at 5pm in our Worship Center, 2281 Old Tyler Road, Birmingham, 35226. This special one-hour service will feature musical worship, a message from Pastor Rick Goertzen, and a time of worship by candlelight. All are invited to attend!
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service for the Family
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service for the Family
Please come celebrate the birth of our Savior at our Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service, Tuesday, December 24th. Our handbell choir will play at 5:30pm with our service beginning at 6:00pm. Enjoy bells sounding out the good news, singing carols, and hearing the amazing story of God With Us. The Light of the world has ...
Free
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Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
Birmingham Bulls vs. Macon Mayhem
Enjoy an exciting hockey game and a special Church Night beginning at 7:30 p.m. Receive a $5 discount per person for church groups of 10 or more, www.bullshockey.net, 205-620-6870.
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Birmingham Bulls vs. Peoria Riverman
Birmingham Bulls vs. Peoria Riverman
Cheer on the Bulls as they compete against the Rivermen, starting at 7:30 p.m. The first 1,000 fans will receive a team poster, courtesy of DMS Color! To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.
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Birmingham Bulls vs. Peoria Rivermen
Birmingham Bulls vs. Peoria Rivermen
The Bulls face the Rivermen for a second night, beginning at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 kids, 14 & under, receive a jersey courtesy of Lemak/Drayer and WBRC Fox 6. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.bullshockey.net or call 205-620-6870.
