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 15 / Birmingham Zoo / WEBSITE

Art After 5 – The Grinch!

Calling all Grinches and Whos! This Art after 5 brings the whimsy and wonder of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” to the Birmingham Museum of Art! This festive after-hours event combines art, music, and pop culture for an evening that’s merry and bright. Explore the galleries on a Grinch-themed scavenger hunt, create your own holiday ornament at our crafting station, and immerse yourself in the magic of Whoville with interactive performances. More details about the event’s activities are coming soon – stay tuned!

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.

Ugly Sweater Crawl

Join us for the 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl! Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK on Dec. 10th. And make it to the end and get your Holiday Drawstring Bag!

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 8-22 / Alabama Theatre / WEBSITE

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.

Various dates in December / The BJCC Concert Hall / WEBSITE