Top picks for weekend fun around the ‘Ham this first weekend of DECEMBER!! How did we get here??
- Shelby Ironworks Christmas in the Park at Shelby Iron Works
Kids can enjoy free crafts, or have their picture taken with Santa Claus ($5). There will also be an outdoor holiday movie (weather permitting), a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and plenty of Door Prizes. Admission is free. A chili Dinner ($5) and hot cocoa ($1) will be available for purchase.
Friday, 5pm -8pm
Discover Birds of Prey at Oak Mountain State Park
Kids can enjoy free crafts, or have their picture taken with Santa Claus ($5). There will also be an outdoor holiday movie (weather permitting), a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and plenty of Door Prizes. Admission is free. A chili Dinner ($5) and hot cocoa ($1) will be available for purchase.
Meet at the Beach Access parking lot on Terrace Drive at 11am.
This event is dog friendly! They must be on a leash.
Handicap and stroller accessible!
- $5 per Adult (age 12+)
- $2 per Child (age 4 to 11)
- $2 per Senior (age 62+)
- Free for ages 3 & under
Saturday, 11am – 12:30pm
- Make it – McWane Science Center
Join McWane Makers to create, make, and craft holiday gifts for friends and family. Uncover the science behind the art of soap making, bath bombs, plastic fusing, and more. Maybe you’ll even make something for yourself.
Saturday, 10am – 6pm
- Kids and Clay at Do it Yourself Crafts
Come get your hands dirty and make something great out of clay! We do a different project monthly, and kids will make and paint the project the same day.
Saturday, 3:30 – 5pm
- Birmingham Bulls Hockey at the Pelham Ice Arena
Vs. the Pensacola Flyers
Sunday, 3:30pm
If you’re looking for some Holiday Fun, parades, lights and Santa, make sure to check out our Holiday Happenings Guide!