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.
Albert L. Scott Library – Alabaster Library
100 9th Street Northwest, Alabaster, AL, United States
Welcome families with special needs. This story time includes music, stories, and movement for kids through young adults with autism, sensory processing, or other developmental needs.
Noccalula Falls Park
1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, United States
This annual event begins on Thanksgiving Night and runs until December 31st. There will be millions of lights on the paths winding throughout the park as well as holiday displays and decorations. What a wonderful way to bring out the Christmas cheer in everyone. Come celebrate the holiday season with Noccalula Falls and the City […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
The Lotus Catfe
7895 Highway 119 Suite 9, Alabaster, AL, United States
Listen to a fun story about cats, while petting and playing with cats. We also provide crayons and coloring pages after the reading. Recommended for ages 4-10, adults must stay on the premises. All visiting the cats must pay the entrance fee.
Noccalula Falls Park
1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, United States
This annual event begins on Thanksgiving Night and runs until December 31st. There will be millions of lights on the paths winding throughout the park as well as holiday displays and decorations. What a wonderful way to bring out the Christmas cheer in everyone. Come celebrate the holiday season with Noccalula Falls and the City […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Noccalula Falls Park
1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, United States
This annual event begins on Thanksgiving Night and runs until December 31st. There will be millions of lights on the paths winding throughout the park as well as holiday displays and decorations. What a wonderful way to bring out the Christmas cheer in everyone. Come celebrate the holiday season with Noccalula Falls and the City […]
Old Mill Square
105 W College St, Columbiana, AL, United States
Christmas in the Park is a walkable Christmas Wonderland in Old Mill Square Park from December 1, 2023 to January 5, 2024. Businesses or Groups can sponsor and decorate a 6 – 7 foot live tree that will remain in the park throughout the Christmas season. Each Friday night in December the City of Columbiana […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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!
Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, Alabama
Learn how to make a Nature Weave! Using elements found in nature, we will make our own loom and weave natural items to make a beautiful piece of art! Where: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Classroom Time: 11am – 12pm Free with admission into OMSP and to overnight guests.
Noccalula Falls Park
1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, United States
This annual event begins on Thanksgiving Night and runs until December 31st. There will be millions of lights on the paths winding throughout the park as well as holiday displays and decorations. What a wonderful way to bring out the Christmas cheer in everyone. Come celebrate the holiday season with Noccalula Falls and the City […]