Last updated: November 11, 2024
Get ready for an adventure-filled holiday season in Bessemer! Our guide features all the top festive events. From Bessemer natives to seasonal migrants, our guide illuminates the path to holiday joy.
Popular events such as the Magic of Lights at Alabama Adventure transform the park into a dazzling display of holiday lights, sure to delight visitors of all ages. Meanwhile, the Lights of Noel offers a charming showcase of festive decorations, providing a perfect backdrop for holiday memories. And the Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration is something you definitely don't want to miss, combining art and nature in a captivating way. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Dazzling drive-through holiday light display with iconic characters and scenes.
Magic of Lights at Alabama Adventure features over 2 million sparkling lights, including a 32-foot-tall animated Holiday Barbie, life-sized dinosaurs in Prehistoric Christmas, and a supersized Bigfoot Monster Truck.
Where: Bessemer | More Info: Magic of Lights – Alabama Adventure
Spectacular drive-through holiday lights synchronized to Christmas music.
Lights of Noel is Alabama's largest drive-through animated light show at the Birmingham Race Course, featuring nearly 2 miles of modern LED lights and holiday decorations synchronized to Christmas music for all ages.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Lights of Noel
Holiday celebration with animal lanterns and live acrobats.
Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration at the Birmingham Zoo features larger-than-life lantern creations and live acrobats, transforming the zoo into a vibrant nighttime experience.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration
Unique, custom-made gifts from local artisan vendors.
The Christmas Village Festival at the BJCC in Birmingham, AL, features 720 booths with vendors offering a variety of gifts, including arts, crafts, clothing, food, and jewelry. Discover unique, custom-made gifts from local artisan vendors and support local businesses this holiday season.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Christmas Village Festival
Unique handmade crafts and pioneer demonstrations.
Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival features fine arts, unique handmade crafts, and pioneer demonstrations like wood carving, blacksmithing, and whiskey making. Enjoy live local entertainment and great food in a recreated pioneer setting.
Where: Springville | More Info: Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival
