December Event Guide
The holiday season is finally here, and we’ve got 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 our December Event Guide, and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year!
Christmas Home Tour
Join us for the 6th 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 7 / $25 in advance / Homewood, Mountain Brook, & Vestavia / WEBSITE
Ice Skating in Railroad Park
Bundle up and head to Railroad Park for ice skating in Brrrmingham! The outdoor rink will be open all month long, and the Boxcar Cafe, located inside the park, will be serving up coffee and tea, house-made gourmet hot chocolate and warm, delicious meals for you to enjoy!
November 25-January 1 / $12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under / Railroad Park / WEBSITE
Zoolight Safari
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 Shipt 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!
Select dates in December / $10 / Birmingham Zoo / 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 8-22 / $8 / Alabama Theatre / WEBSITE
Holiday Soul
Head to UAB’s Alys Stephens Center for an evening of Holiday Soul. Enjoy the smooth sounds of UAB artist-in-residence, Eric Essix, and friends as they perform a selection of holiday favorites and soulful songs.
December 10 / $40 / Alys Stephens Center / WEBSITE
The Nutcracker
Experience the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker, performed by the Alabama Ballet, “one of only eight companies in the world licensed by The Balanchine Trust to perform his holiday masterpiece.”
Select dates in December / $30-65 / The Wright Center / WEBSITE
If you would like more information about Birmingham or to speak to an ARC agent, contact us at (205) 969-8910.
