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.
Made in the Shade Vendor Days will be from 8 am to 2 pm on the 1st Saturday of each month, which is the same date as the park’s monthly pancake breakfast. Rain or shine event.
You’ll get to create a delicious gingerbread house that will surely become a new holiday tradition. The cost of the workshop is $40 and includes all the supplies you’ll need. Plus, you’ll get to take your beautiful creation home to share with the rest of your family!
Join us the 1st Saturday of every month from 9 am to 12 noon for free in-person Kids Workshops while supplies last.
Save the date for the Pleasant Grove Christmas Parade!
The annual Holiday Artist Market is back on Saturday, December 2nd in the Shelby County Arts Center! At the Artist Market you will find a variety of fine art and crafts created by local artists and makers. Get everything from doorhangers to paintings, pottery to jewelry and much much more! Support local artists in your […]
Save the date for the Morris Christmas Parade!
Save the date for the Bluff Park Christmas Parade!
Based on stories by Caldecott Award-winning author Ezra Jack Keats, The Snowy Day and other stories by Ezra Jacks Keats celebrate the magic and boundless possibilities of the first snowfall! Follow young Peter and his friends as they explore the world around them. From learning how to whistle to thrilling encounters with treasure, the delightful […]
Alabama Wildlife Center invites you Birdmas! Birdmas promises a day brimming with activities, education, and the spirit of giving. We invite you to join us and share in the joy of the season while supporting the Alabama Wildlife Center’s mission to conserve and protect our wildlife. Mark your calendars for December 2nd and be part […]
Come on down to Main Street on December 2nd from 10am-3pm for some AWESOME shopping and FUN! You can expect: 40+ Vendors Food Trucks Live Christmas Music Raffle Prizes FREE Kids Area: Crafts & Face Painting AND MORE!! You do not want to miss this!
The Parade begins at Long Lewis Ford and proceeds South to the Alabaster Police Station where the judges platform is located. The parade then turns and goes over the train tracks, past Alabaster Auto, past the Thrift Store shopping center. It ends at the stop sign in front of Southbrook Village on 1st Street Southwest. […]
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 […]
The CahaBAZAAR Holiday Market has 150+ local artists, makers, and more. Get all your holiday shopping done in one trip while supporting local businesses and enjoying food, craft beer, specialty cocktails, live music, and more! Santa will arrive in an antique fire truck at 1 PM. Then he’ll head over to the Barrel Room for […]
Christmas time in Helena is something truly magical to take in. The first weekend of December events pack the streets getting everyone into the Christmas spirit. Friday night residents and visitors alike are treating to music and festivities leading up to the City Christmas Tree Lighting. During this time you can shop craft vendors at […]
Join Sugarbelle Foundation Saturday, December 2nd from 3p-5p and Sunday December 3rd from 12p-4p (by appointment only) for our famous Holiday Pet Photos at The Whole Dog Market in Homewood! For a $25 donation you will receive 2 digital photos, plus a blooper when we have one! There will be a staged background and a […]
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 […]
Enjoy a live nativity, magical hayride, visit with Santa, dine on food truck row, Christmas crafting and more!
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!
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 […]
Save the date for the Calera Christmas Parade! This year’s theme will be Santa’s Workshop.
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.
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 […]
Join Sugarbelle Foundation Saturday, December 2nd from 3p-5p and Sunday December 3rd from 12p-4p (by appointment only) for our famous Holiday Pet Photos at The Whole Dog Market in Homewood! For a $25 donation you will receive 2 digital photos, plus a blooper when we have one! There will be a staged background and a […]
The parade begins at Liberty Park Middle School and concludes with a party in the park at the Liberty Park Sports complex softball fields.
| Let florist Mark Thompson, owner of Shoppe, help you ring in the holidays by joining us for this special wreath-making workshop at the Gardens. Add your own creative touches as Mark guides you and shares favorite tips. Greenery and other materials will be provided. Preregistration required. Meet us in the Lecture Hall! Become a […]
Alabaster is proud to welcome the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as a part of Alabaster’s weekend of kicking off the Christmas season. This program includes works by Bach, Haydn, Corelli, Humperdinck and Izcaray.
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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.
Produced in collaboration with the Estate of Johnny Cash, this multi-media celebration is like nothing you’ve seen before. Using state-of-the-art technology, Johnny Cash’s rich, iconic baritone has been lifted from archival concert footage and recordings, enabling the “Man in Black” to perform his biggest hits – “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire” – with […]
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 […]
| 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 […]
Celebrate the holiday season with us in the 18th Century! Our annual Colonial Christmas Lunches and tours are offered December 4-5-6-7-8 at 10:30-1:00 and 12:00-2:30. Tickets are $40 per person and include a catered lunch hosted by Mrs. Eliza Hamilton, and a tour of the American Village decorated for Christmas. Guests will be treated to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Save the date for the Warrior Christmas Parade!
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 […]
Join us for a free music and movement class for babies, toddlers, and preschool kids!
Join us for a bilingual storytime with catchy songs and fun crafts. Ages 1-4. Tuesdays 10-10:30.
Celebrate the holiday season with us in the 18th Century! Our annual Colonial Christmas Lunches and tours are offered December 4-5-6-7-8 at 10:30-1:00 and 12:00-2:30. Tickets are $40 per person and include a catered lunch hosted by Mrs. Eliza Hamilton, and a tour of the American Village decorated for Christmas. Guests will be treated to […]
Weekly story time with stories and songs at the Helena Jane B. Holmes Public Library.
Celebrate the holiday season with us in the 18th Century! Our annual Colonial Christmas Lunches and tours are offered December 4-5-6-7-8 at 10:30-1:00 and 12:00-2:30. Tickets are $40 per person and include a catered lunch hosted by Mrs. Eliza Hamilton, and a tour of the American Village decorated for Christmas. Guests will be treated to […]
Join us as we explore the art of well-being through the Chinese martial art of Taijiquan (Tai Chi).
40+ Vendors! Crafters, Artisans, Local Businesses, Farmers, Food Trucks and more! Live music with Patrick Barnett! We’ll have a bounce house for the kiddos and lots of BRAND NEW vendors for you to shop!
Join us for our “Thyme to Read” book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Join us for our “Thyme to Read” book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Join the City of Homewood for our annual Christmas Parade to get into the holiday spirit. The parade will begin at 6:30pm from Homewood Public Library and travel east on Oxmoor Road. Then it will turn left onto 18th Street South, travel under the Christmas star and then turn right onto 29th Avenue. It will […]
A free family storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver present.
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 […]
Celebrate the holiday season with us in the 18th Century! Our annual Colonial Christmas Lunches and tours are offered December 4-5-6-7-8 at 10:30-1:00 and 12:00-2:30. Tickets are $40 per person and include a catered lunch hosted by Mrs. Eliza Hamilton, and a tour of the American Village decorated for Christmas. Guests will be treated to […]
Celebrate the holiday season with us in the 18th Century! Our annual Colonial Christmas Lunches and tours are offered December 4-5-6-7-8 at 10:30-1:00 and 12:00-2:30. Tickets are $40 per person and include a catered lunch hosted by Mrs. Eliza Hamilton, and a tour of the American Village decorated for Christmas. Guests will be treated to […]
Join us as we explore the art of well-being through the Chinese martial art of Taijiquan (Tai Chi).
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