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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.
Enjoy the classics of Johnny Cash and the holiday music you know and love at Shelby County Arts Council's intimate Song Theater.
ick off the holiday season in Wilsonville with their annual community Christmas Parade!
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.
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.
Get your holiday gift shopping spirit ready at the Shelby County Arts Council's annual artist market! Enjoy visiting with talented artisans and support their endeavors. Your family members will love the unique gifts you get them!
Get ready to watch beautiful floats take to the streets of Alabaster during their annual parade! Candy will be thrown- so bring bags to carry home your goodies.
Enjoy a festive day of train riding fun at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum's Christmas at the Station event. You can take pictures with Santa on the museum grounds, shop from holiday gift vendors, and enjoy Christmas carols on the train ride! Tickets can be purchased at hodrrm.org or at the Depot if available day of.
The Run Undead Ultra Trail Party is back for its 5th year, and it's THE New Year’s Eve event for trail runners across the Southeast! Held at the beautiful Oak Mountain State Park, this all-night ultra celebration features distances from 25K to 100 miles on a flat, fast, and fun 5-mile loop. Whether you're chasing a PR or your first buckle, every finisher earns one of the coolest medals—and those going the full 100 will take home a truly epic buckle. Ring in the New Year with the running dead and party like only trail runners can! Distances: 25K (3 loops), 50K (6 loops), 50M (10 loops), 100K (12 loops), 100M (20 loops).