Want to share your event? Email us at discovershelby@shelbyal.com with the details, or click the “Contact Us” button above. We’ll review your submission, and once everything is approved, we’ll feature it on our events page!
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.
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:
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.
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.
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!
ick off the holiday season in Wilsonville with their annual community Christmas Parade!
Enjoy the classics of Johnny Cash and the holiday music you know and love at Shelby County Arts Council's intimate Song Theater.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Montevallo Christmas Parade will start at 6pm and depart from Montevallo High School.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Montevallo Christmas Parade will start at 6pm and depart from Montevallo High School.
All 2025 Blood Rock Races will once again take place on the rugged and remote Belcher Tract at Oak Mountain State Park. This includes the Blood Rock 100, 50, 50K, and 25K. Located on the Forever Wild property at the back side of the park, the course features scenic views and tough terrain, with all distances passing Summit Lake and Demopolis Lake. Runners in the 100, 50, and 50K will also pass Belcher Lake—twice. Get ready for a raw, challenging experience deep in the heart of Oak Mountain.
"“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
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.
