Last updated: November 11, 2024
Find your holiday cheer in Vestavia Hills with our comprehensive guide. For Vestavia Hills devotees and casual tourists alike, our guide is your passport to holiday adventures.
This season, immerse yourself in the enchanting sights of the Magic Christmas in Lights, where dazzling displays illuminate the night sky. With vibrant holiday scenes, it's a feast for the eyes. The Birmingham Christmas Village Festival brings together local artisans and festive treats, offering a unique shopping experience and a taste of seasonal delights. And the Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring stunning lantern displays depicting wildlife in a magical setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Illuminated animal lanterns and live acrobats.
Glow Wild is an extraordinary event featuring illuminated animal and sea life lantern creations, live acrobats, and thrilling rides like the Red Diamond Radiant Express Train and the Protective Life Jingle Bell Carousel. The event transforms the Birmingham Zoo into a vibrant, nighttime spectacle.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration
Annual tree lighting with live performances and family activities.
The All is Bright event at Vestavia City Center features festive music, photos with Santa, and kids' activities, creating a joyful holiday atmosphere.
Where: Vestavia Hills | More Info: All is Bright
Unique gifts and holiday items from local artisans.
The Birmingham Christmas Village Festival is a premier holiday shopping event featuring 720 booths with vendors offering unique gifts, holiday décor, apparel, food, and jewelry. Discover beautiful, custom-made gifts by local artisan vendors and support local businesses this holiday season.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham Christmas Village Festival
Local businesses stay open after hours for festive activities.
Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce is proud to support local merchants with holiday open houses, offering opportunities to celebrate the season while shopping locally. These events feature festive camaraderie, light refreshments, and more.
Where: Mountain Brook | More Info: Holiday Open Houses
Twinkling lights and beautiful storefront displays highlight local shopping opportunities.
Join us in Mountain Brook for holiday open houses and the annual Mountain Brook Holiday Parade. Celebrate the season with local shopping and festive events in Crestline Village, Mountain Brook Village, and English Village.
Where: Mountain Brook | More Info: Celebrate Village Gold Day
Classic Christmas movies with a sing-along to the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
The 2024 Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series features classic Christmas movies, including "White Christmas," "The Polar Express," "Elf," and "It's a Wonderful Life," with each screening accompanied by a sing-along to the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Christmas Movies
Community-driven ballet performance with local talent.
The Magic City Nutcracker is a volunteer-based community ballet celebrating its 11th annual production at the historic Lyric Theatre in Birmingham. This holiday classic features professional dancers and local community cast members in a beautiful adaptation of the beloved story.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Magic City Nutcracker
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Alabama Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, a holiday masterpiece featuring Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies. The performance transports audiences to a world where mischievous mice besiege toy soldiers and an onstage blizzard leads to the enchanted Land of Sweets. This dazzling performance has brought holiday tradition to families in Birmingham for over twenty consecutive years.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Alabama Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Inclusive performance with ASL Interpretation and live Audio Description headsets.
The Holiday Spectacular Presented by Red Mountain Theatre Company features over 75 performers, including Birmingham's best professional talent and young Performing Ensembles and Conservatory members. The event showcases showstopping dance numbers and beautiful solo moments, celebrating the holiday season with music, merriment, and togetherness.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Holiday Spectacular Presented by Red Mountain Theatre Company
Unique holiday home tour with pop-up shops and holiday treats.
The 14th annual Christmas Home Tour presented by ARC Realty features five beautifully appointed homes, pop-up shops, and holiday treats. Guests can select their starting time and tour homes at their leisure, with limited slots available.
Where: Mountain Brook | More Info: Christmas Home Tour
Colorful parade with community participation and festive atmosphere.
The Mountain Brook Holiday Parade features a festive procession through historic Mountain Brook Village, including floats, fire trucks, bands, choral groups, dancers, and Santa Claus.
Where: Mountain Brook | More Info: Santa Claus on Parade
Holiday-themed train ride with Peter Cottontail and an egg hunt.
The North Pole Express is a holiday train ride where guests can journey to the North Pole, complete with visits from Peter Cottontail and an egg hunt.
Where: Mountain Brook | More Info: North Pole Express
Choose-your-own Christmas tree with complimentary hot apple cider and hayride.
Choose and cut your perfect Christmas tree from a variety of species like Virginia Pines, Leyland Cypress, and Fraser Firs. Enjoy complimentary hot apple cider and candy canes while taking a hayride through the festive trees. Your tree will be shaken, netted, and prepared for its trip home, and Old Baker Farm will assist in securing it to your stand.
Where: Harpersville | More Info: Christmas Tree Farm
Community-driven holiday celebrations with various activities and events.
Holiday in the Hills is a series of events in Vestavia Hills celebrating the holiday season with activities like Deck the Heights, Tree Lighting Festival, and the Vestavia Hills Holiday Parade & Party in the Park.
Where: Vestavia Hills | More Info: Holiday in the Hills
