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 into a Winter Wonderland this holiday season. Take a plunge on the 100 foot Yuletide Slide, tour the zoo on the Candy Cane Ride, take a spin on the Jingle Bell Carousel, and so much more, all while surrounded by over one million lights, holiday tunes, and a nightly snowfall!
Now until January 17 / Birmingham Zoo / WEBSITE
Beyond Van Gogh
Beyond Van Gogh is a new truly immersive experience. The show is projected on every surface around you, this makes you feel as though you have stepped directly into a Van Gogh painting. The show is accompanied with a beautiful score and include many other surprises!
Now until January 2 / BJCC / WEBSITE
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 3-22 / Alabama Theatre / WEBSITE
Christmas Home Tour
Join us for the 10th 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.
December 9 / Mountain Brook, & Vestavia / WEBSITE
Holiday Story Walk
Fun encounters in the Gardens for the whole family! Take a walk in the Gardens’ Conservatory, see the iconic poinsettia tree, and hear Tomie dePaola’s The Legend of the Poinsettia—a heartwarming retelling of the Mexican folktale about the origin of the poinsettia.
December 18 / Birmingham Botanical Gardens / WEBSITE
