A Downtown Dickens Christmas – Wetumpka
(334) 567-4811
Celebrate the annual Christmas tree lighting and enjoy a Victorian Christmas in Historic Downtown Wetumpka! Take a couple of photos with Father Christmas while you’re at it.
A Main Street Christmas – Prattville
(334) 595-0850
Take in the lights and decorations, visit with Santa, and get some Christmas shopping done in Downtown Prattville. Enjoy caroling, children’s projects, and more.
Alabama Frontier Days at Fort Toulouse – Wetumpka
(334) 567-3002
Experience one of the largest and most authentic living history events with frontier craft and trade demonstrations, live period entertainment, and merchants.
Alabama National Fair – Montgomery
(334) 272-6831
Enjoy carnival rides, live music, a circus, pig racing, and more each October. There are also exhibits of art, photography, flowers, and livestock.
All is Bright – Montgomery
(334) 279-6046
Bring the entire family out to welcome Santa to The Shoppes at EastChase and enjoy a tree lighting ceremony.
Annual Christmas Parade – Prattville
(334) 595-0850
Downtown Prattville is transformed into a magical space filled with lights, marching bands, dancers, candy, and more during the Christmas parade.
Autauga County Fair – Prattville
(334) 717-0277
Bring the family out to enjoy top-notch carnival ride entertainment and classic fair food concessions, along with other attractions like a petting zoo.
Boo Festival – Millbrook
(334) 312-2866
The City of Millbrook’s Boo Festival is held right before Halloween each year. It features family-friendly activities, trick-or-treating with local vendors and businesses, and more.
Camellia Bowl – Montgomery
This post-season college football game matches up the Sun Belt Conference against the Mid-American Conference (MAC) at Cramton Bowl each December.
Capital City Christmas Parade – Montgomery
(334) 625-4636
Celebrate the holidays with this annual parade featuring festive floats and lots of fun.
Christmas Lights Festival – Montgomery
(334) 625-4900
See the Montgomery Zoo transformed into a Winter Wonderland with thousands of sparkling lights and festive decorations. Take a leisurely stroll or enjoy a brisk train ride–and don’t forget to visit Santa!
Christmas on the Coosa – Wetumpka
(334) 567-5147
This annual Christmas celebration includes a variety of festivities, from character breakfasts and an artist market to an antique car show and a parade. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks show over the Coosa River.
Conservation Car Wash and Tailgate Party – Montgomery
(334) 625-4905
Get your car washed, play games, and see a few education ambassador animals at this annual fundraising event for the Montgomery Zoo.
Coosa Candy Crawl – Wetumpka
(334) 478-3926
Dress in your favorite costume and trick-or-treat through local downtown businesses and table sponsors.
East YMCA Wing Festival – Montgomery
(334) 272-3390
Sample outstanding chicken wings from local competitors and enjoy a day of family fun with activities for children.
Great Grits Cookoff & 5K – Prattville
(334) 358-9622
Join the Willis Bradford YMCA in mid-October for a day of live music, bounce houses, arts and crafts vendors, the Nitty Gritty 5K Race, and a whole lot of grits!
Harvest Jam – Montgomery
(334) 279-6046
Sample craft beer, listen to live music, shop with pop-up vendors, and more at The Shoppes at EastChase!
Junior League Holiday Market – Montgomery
(334) 288-8816
This annual fundraiser for Montgomery’s Junior League features local and regional vendors selling clothing, art, gourmet food, and unique items you won’t find at the mall.
Living Christmas Tree – Montgomery
(334) 241-5156
The sights and sounds of Christmas will fill First Baptist Church’s sanctuary as the choir and orchestra present the annual Living Christmas Tree.
Main Street Wetumpka Wine Pull
(334) 478-3926
This exclusive ticketed event is held in Downtown Wetumpka and features splendid food, wine pairings, and prizes.
Montgomery Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
Vendors at this annual exposition sell an assortment of beads, crystals, gemstones, and fossil specimens. Make sure to check out the demonstrations on gem and rock cutting.
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Concert
(334) 240-4004
This festive concert is the highlight of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s season.
The Nutcracker – Montgomery
(334) 356-5460
The longest-running Nutcracker in Montgomery is presented by Alabama River Region Ballet each holiday season.
Pet Palooza – Prattville
(334) 358-2882
The Prattville/Autauga Humane Society hosts this fundraising event each year at Cooter’s Pond with children’s activities, pet contests, local vendors, and adoption.
Pike Road Arts & Crafts Fair
(334) 281-8032
As one of the largest and oldest outdoor arts and crafts fairs in the Southeast, this is the perfect opportunity to get started on your holiday shopping and snag unique items from local vendors and artists.
Riverwalk Wine Festival – Montgomery
(334) 625-4636
The city’s wine tasting event features vineyards from across the state with booths set up for tasting and purchasing.
Safari of Lights – Hope Hull
(334) 288-2105
Drive through thousands of sparkling lights at Alabama Safari Park, then visit with farm animals in the petting area, play a few holiday games, and snap some photos with Santa.
Spinners Pumpkin Patch Crafts & Vendor Show – Prattville
(334) 717-1141
Held each October at Spinners Park in Prattville, this fun-filled event features tons of great local artists and other vendors, activities for kids, live music, and much more.
Spirit of Christmas Parade & Festival – Milbrook
(334) 312-2866
Millbrook’s Christmas celebration features an official tree lighting ceremony, a festive parade starring Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a vendor market with local merchants and makers.
Turkey Day Classic – Montgomery
(334) 229-4551
Held on Thanksgiving Day at Dunn-Oliver Acadome, this football game features the Alabama State University Hornets vs. another HBCU. Events leading up to the game include a parade and live music performances.
Wetumpka Oktoberfest
(334) 478-3926
This downtown event offers something for everyone to enjoy from live music and contests to shopping for the adults and a children’s area with putt-putt, face painting, and a petting zoo to keep the little ones entertained.