Appalachian Festival

Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United States

Appalachian Festival at Oak Mountain State Park – November 8, 2025 Join us for the first-ever Appalachian Festival at Oak Mountain State Park—a day full of music, crafts, food, and fun for the whole family. Enjoy live bluegrass, artisan demos, local food trucks, cultural activities, and more. The festival also includes the XTERRA Appalachian Trail Races (15K & 35K) and a Family Hike, perfect for all ages.

Water Tower Lighting Ceremony

Municipal Green 1953 Municipal Way, Alabaster, AL

Enjoy the annual lighting ceremony of Alabaster's Water Tower on December 5th! You can enjoy more events in Alabaster this Christmas season listed in the graphic below:

Calera Courtyard Christmas Tree Lighting

Calera Courtyard Calera, AL, United States

From Calera Main Street- Join us Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM for a dazzling Tree Lighting Ceremony under the Main Street Pavilion, where we’ll illuminate the City’s Grand Christmas Tree and kick off a festive display of live Christmas trees, each one uniquely decorated by local businesses, organizations, and community members.

Christmas Open House and Holiday Market

Mt Laurel 5 Mt Laurel Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

Shop from talented local vendors, artisans, crafters, and bakers at Mt Laurel's Holiday Open House and Christmas Market. The brick-paved streets of their charming downtown will be full of holiday fun and the cheer of finding the perfect gift.

Helena Christmas Parade

Get ready for Helena's annual Christmas Parade. This year's theme is "A Charlie Brown Christmas." This is such a fun holiday event and is sure to delight!

Christmas on the Mountain

Heardmont Park 5458 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL, United States

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Montevallo Christmas Parade will start at 6pm and depart from Montevallo High School.

Montevallo Christmas Parade

Montevallo Parade Start Valley Street, Montevallo, AL, United States

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Montevallo Christmas Parade will start at 6pm and depart from Montevallo High School.

North Pole Express

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th St, Calera, AL, United States

"“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins! Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear." From the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum    

City of Vincent Christmas Parade

Vincent City Hall 25 Florey Street, Vincent, AL, United States

Join the City of Vincent for their annual Christmas parade and celebrations! Pre-parade activities will begin at 4pm with food trucks and craft vendors! Enjoy some holiday gift shopping then get ready for a festive time at the parade. Visit cityofvincental.com for more details.

Columbiana Christmas Parade

Main Street Columbiana Main Street Columbiana, Columbiana, AL, United States

Join the city of Columbiana for their annual Christmas parade. The parade starts at 7pm. Visitors can enjoy holiday music and snow in Old Mill Square Park before the parade starts at 5pm.