December Events in Birmingham

The holiday season is in full swing and the Magic City has a magical month in store! Whether you’re looking for a Christmas activity for the young or the young at heart, we’ve got you covered. So pour yourself a cup of hot coco, check out December Events in Birmingham, and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year!

Glow Wild

Experience the Birmingham Zoo as it transforms this holiday season featuring larger-than-life, jaw dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Tour the zoo on the Red Diamond Express Train, take a spin on the Protective Life Carousel, and so much more, all while surrounded by over one million lights and holiday tunes!

Now until January 20 / Birmingham Zoo / WEBSITE

Legacy On Ice

Transforming the arena into a Winter Wonderland filled with ice skating, food trucks, face painting, amusement rides, and games.

December 6-8 / Legacy Arena / WEBSITE

Christmas Home Tour

Join us for the 12th Annual Christmas Home Tour, a fabulous tour of five Birmingham homes, including the Samford President’s Home, where you can shop the Holiday Gift Market and enjoy seasonal fare! Proceeds will provide scholarships for deserving students with significant financial need.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the Balanchine Trust to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets.

Holiday Film Series

Visit the Historic Alabama Theatre this December for the Annual Holiday Film Series. Whether you prefer family favorites like Home Alone or Christmas classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, there’s a film for everyone to enjoy. Arrive early for a festive holiday singalong led by the theatre’s house organist on the Mighty Wurlitzer.

December 13-22 / Alabama Theatre / WEBSITE