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.
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 […]
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
Winners Way, Birmingham, 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 […]
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL, United States
Each Advent season Briarwood presents a gift to our community with the Walk Through Nativity. Hundreds of Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 14 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals (including a camel!) Each night, Wednesday through Friday, come anytime between 6:45 p.m. and […]
Temple Emanu-El
2100 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, United States
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM $10 PER CLASS Baby & Me at TEE engages your child’s special energy through song, prayer, dance, and laughter. This is a class made just for those tots ages 12 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers. We hope you will […]
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.
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } Connecting to What’s Next: A Design Vision for the Future of the Red Rock Trail System | Join us for “Connecting to What’s Next: A Design Vision for the Future of the Red Rock Trail System®” at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Thursday, December 7th. This […]
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
Winners Way, Birmingham, 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 […]
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL, United States
Each Advent season Briarwood presents a gift to our community with the Walk Through Nativity. Hundreds of Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 14 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals (including a camel!) Each night, Wednesday through Friday, come anytime between 6:45 p.m. and […]
Albert L. Scott Library – Alabaster Library
100 9th Street Northwest, Alabaster, AL, United States
Join Ms. Karen for stories, music, rhymes, and finger plays–fun for little ones ages 0-2! Let your little one sit, sing, wiggle and waggle for 20 minutes of interactive fun.
Center Point Public Library
533 Sunhill Road, Center Point, AL, United States
Bring your little one to Tots and Tales with Miss Emily! Provide your child with the opportunity to practice their early literacy, social and motor skills! Ages 4+.
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 […]
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 […]
Helena Hollow
6027 Highway 17, Helena, AL, United States
Supper with Santa has returned for another year at Helena Hollow. Activities include: Lighted hayride S’mores Live nativity scene Face painting Barbecue dinner! The event is rain or shine and has the possibility to be rescheduled due to weather.
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL, United States
Each Advent season Briarwood presents a gift to our community with the Walk Through Nativity. Hundreds of Briarwood members come together to depict the birth and life of our Lord in 14 biblical scenes with narrated drama using live actors and animals (including a camel!) Each night, Wednesday through Friday, come anytime between 6:45 p.m. and […]
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!
Pepper Place
2829 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Pepper Place Farmer’s Market is one of Birmingham’s most popular Saturday morning events. Made up of local farmers, makers, and retailers, it’s a great place to see everything Birmingham has to offer. Located in the Pepper Place Entertainment District. Open every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Holiday weekends, too!
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
Ages 7-12 Play Days are one-day experiences that are designed to let imaginations run wild! Spend a day exploring the world as a character from one of your favorite stories. Students will learn introductory theatre skills in a fun, creative atmosphere! You’re awakened in the middle of the night by a strange sound. You look […]