Discover the best family-friendly events in Birmingham, Alabama! From day camps and mommy-and-me classes to exciting local attractions, find the perfect activities for your family.
Explore Birmingham family fun with our guide to kid-friendly events and experiences. Perfect for parents seeking fun and educational activities for children.
Winter Wonderland – Downtown Gadsden
344 1st Street, Gadsden, AL, United States
Featuring approximately 3,000 square feet of ice-skating area, up to 85 skaters per hour over the age of 3 can show off their skills with a $12 admission price, which includes specially designed skates. The synthetic rink allows skaters to experience the look and feel of ice skating in warmer climates. Skate helpers will be […]
Birmingham Race Course
1000 John Rogers Dr, Birmingham, AL, United States
The Lights of Noel is Alabama’s largest drive-through animated light show! The show is synchronized to Christmas music for all ages! This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Christmas Dinner train trip includes a four-course dining experience onboard restored dining and pullman cars. The excursion trains depart from Chattanooga’s Grand Junction Station, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction. The travel time is just right for a complete meal on a […]
Hi-Wire Brewing Birmingham
2901 4th Avenue South, Suite 1A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Support local, and shop our Thursday Mini Pop-Up Market each week featuring a rotating cast of local creators and cultivators. We’ll have a new vendor every week!
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage […]
BJCC
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
See the most life-size models made from tens of thousands of bricks built to unlock your imagination. Enjoy hands-on activities and attractions assembled for maximum family fun. Meet contestants from the LEGO® Masters TV show, and screen-quality Cosplayers, LIVE and in-person. Dive in to the Giant Brick Pit and get a once-in-a-lifetime photo with over […]
Rotunda Club – Samford University
Homewood, AL, United States
Join the Homewood Chamber of Commerce and Samford University for a very merry Breakfast With Santa! Included in your ticket price, you will enjoy breakfast (buffet or table service), activities, and a complimentary photo with the jolly man himself- Santa!
Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, Alabama
Educational Programming- Join Park Interpreters and learn who crawls, calls, hops, and slithers at OMSP while meeting our Teacher Creatures! This program is called Scales and Tails and will be held at 10am, Noon, and 2pm! meet LIVE animals up close! FUN/Crafty Citizen Science- Make a Christmas Tree Themed Bird Feeder! Make the feeder with […]
Winter Wonderland – Downtown Gadsden
344 1st Street, Gadsden, AL, United States
Featuring approximately 3,000 square feet of ice-skating area, up to 85 skaters per hour over the age of 3 can show off their skills with a $12 admission price, which includes specially designed skates. The synthetic rink allows skaters to experience the look and feel of ice skating in warmer climates. Skate helpers will be […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join us for a delightful artistic experience amidst the serene beauty of the Gardens! Learn the basics of en plein air painting with local landscape artist, Caroline Gray. Previous experience with oil painting is required. Participants should bring their own painting supplies. Easels will be […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join us for a delightful artistic experience amidst the serene beauty of the Gardens! Learn the basics of en plein air painting with local landscape artist, Caroline Gray. Previous experience with oil painting is required. Participants should bring their own painting supplies. Easels will be […]
City Walk BHAM Block C
Between 18th Street North & 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Join us at City Walk Bham for our monthly Art Market! Located on Block C, between 18th St N and 19th St N next to the skatepark! Monthly celebration of local art, music, and food! Safe and inclusive family friendly fun with activities for the kiddos. See and support art from all walks of life, […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Members of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens at the Family level and above are invited to the Gardens for a reading of “The Shortest Day” by Susan Cooper and illustrated by Carson Ellis, followed by a simple holiday craft. Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper’s iconic […]
Mark your calendars for Bulldog Buddies Takeover Day on December 16th. The event surrounding the 2 p.m. game is highlighted by a baby race at halftime when our little athletes will take center stage in a race you won’t want to miss. There will also be activities for kids throughout the day. Booths hosted by […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage […]
Make your new family tradition come alive and celebrate Christmas at this family-fun event for all ages! There will be Christmas shows, performances, quests, attractions, games and characters around every corner at this Winter Underland event. Tis the season of Advent and what better way to savor the season by making special memories at Majestic […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Chick-fil-A Hoover Commons
1609 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL, United States
The most cheerful way to grab dinner in Birmingham! Join us in our drive-thru daily from dark until close to enjoy our dancing drive-thru lights. Set your radio to 88.3 when you arrive! We recommend enjoying one of our new seasonal peppermint beverages: Peppermint Chip Milkshake, Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee or a Peppermint Iced Coffee. […]
Birmingham Race Course
1000 John Rogers Dr, Birmingham, AL, United States
The Lights of Noel is Alabama’s largest drive-through animated light show! The show is synchronized to Christmas music for all ages! This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Christmas Dinner train trip includes a four-course dining experience onboard restored dining and pullman cars. The excursion trains depart from Chattanooga’s Grand Junction Station, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction. The travel time is just right for a complete meal on a […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Chick-fil-A Hoover Commons
1609 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL, United States
The most cheerful way to grab dinner in Birmingham! Join us in our drive-thru daily from dark until close to enjoy our dancing drive-thru lights. Set your radio to 88.3 when you arrive! We recommend enjoying one of our new seasonal peppermint beverages: Peppermint Chip Milkshake, Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee or a Peppermint Iced Coffee. […]
Birmingham Race Course
1000 John Rogers Dr, Birmingham, AL, United States
The Lights of Noel is Alabama’s largest drive-through animated light show! The show is synchronized to Christmas music for all ages! This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Christmas Dinner train trip includes a four-course dining experience onboard restored dining and pullman cars. The excursion trains depart from Chattanooga’s Grand Junction Station, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction. The travel time is just right for a complete meal on a […]
Legacy Arena
1001 19th St N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Join us for a special holiday show with Pentatonix: The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year on December 17 at Legacy Arena. They’ll be performing your favorite holiday classics, songs from their new Christmas album and more!
| This traditional yoga practice is done through a set of poses (asanas) with an emphasis on linking the breath (prana) and movement. The style incorporates a heating breath and actively moves through a series of postures to heat the body and encourage sweating. The opening sequence begins with Sun Salutations (A & B) followed […]
Mamas need to workout too! No equipment? No problem! Use your body weight, household items, or use your littles as your weight! This is not HIIT or a boot camp simply designed to get you sweating. This is a metabolically supportive strength and mobility session for mamas! Create a foundation and expectation for health in […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Chick-fil-A Hoover Commons
1609 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL, United States
The most cheerful way to grab dinner in Birmingham! Join us in our drive-thru daily from dark until close to enjoy our dancing drive-thru lights. Set your radio to 88.3 when you arrive! We recommend enjoying one of our new seasonal peppermint beverages: Peppermint Chip Milkshake, Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee or a Peppermint Iced Coffee. […]
Winter Wonderland – Downtown Gadsden
344 1st Street, Gadsden, AL, United States
Featuring approximately 3,000 square feet of ice-skating area, up to 85 skaters per hour over the age of 3 can show off their skills with a $12 admission price, which includes specially designed skates. The synthetic rink allows skaters to experience the look and feel of ice skating in warmer climates. Skate helpers will be […]
Birmingham Race Course
1000 John Rogers Dr, Birmingham, AL, United States
The Lights of Noel is Alabama’s largest drive-through animated light show! The show is synchronized to Christmas music for all ages! This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Chick-fil-A Hoover Commons
1609 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL, United States
The most cheerful way to grab dinner in Birmingham! Join us in our drive-thru daily from dark until close to enjoy our dancing drive-thru lights. Set your radio to 88.3 when you arrive! We recommend enjoying one of our new seasonal peppermint beverages: Peppermint Chip Milkshake, Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee or a Peppermint Iced Coffee. […]
Winter Wonderland – Downtown Gadsden
344 1st Street, Gadsden, AL, United States
Featuring approximately 3,000 square feet of ice-skating area, up to 85 skaters per hour over the age of 3 can show off their skills with a $12 admission price, which includes specially designed skates. The synthetic rink allows skaters to experience the look and feel of ice skating in warmer climates. Skate helpers will be […]
Birmingham Race Course
1000 John Rogers Dr, Birmingham, AL, United States
The Lights of Noel is Alabama’s largest drive-through animated light show! The show is synchronized to Christmas music for all ages! This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Chelsea Public Library
11101 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, United States
Join Mrs. Emily every Wednesday & Thursday at 10:30 at the Chelsea Public Library. Storytime is a great chance to introduce your little one to social settings, a learning environment, and a great chance to teach listening skills, engagement, following, and creativity! During Storytime we read books, sing songs, play games, and make crafts! Storytime […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Chick-fil-A Hoover Commons
1609 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL, United States
The most cheerful way to grab dinner in Birmingham! Join us in our drive-thru daily from dark until close to enjoy our dancing drive-thru lights. Set your radio to 88.3 when you arrive! We recommend enjoying one of our new seasonal peppermint beverages: Peppermint Chip Milkshake, Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee or a Peppermint Iced Coffee. […]
Winter Wonderland – Downtown Gadsden
344 1st Street, Gadsden, AL, United States
Featuring approximately 3,000 square feet of ice-skating area, up to 85 skaters per hour over the age of 3 can show off their skills with a $12 admission price, which includes specially designed skates. The synthetic rink allows skaters to experience the look and feel of ice skating in warmer climates. Skate helpers will be […]
Birmingham Race Course
1000 John Rogers Dr, Birmingham, AL, United States
The Lights of Noel is Alabama’s largest drive-through animated light show! The show is synchronized to Christmas music for all ages! This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage […]
Chelsea Public Library
11101 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, United States
Join Mrs. Emily every Wednesday & Thursday at 10:30 at the Chelsea Public Library. Storytime is a great chance to introduce your little one to social settings, a learning environment, and a great chance to teach listening skills, engagement, following, and creativity! During Storytime we read books, sing songs, play games, and make crafts! Storytime […]