Get pumped for the holidays in Oxford! Our guide features all the exciting festive events and activities. For Oxford enthusiasts and newcomers alike, our guide is your ticket to seasonal joy.
This holiday season, immerse yourself in the enchanting display at the Oxford Festival of Lights, where twinkling lights illuminate the park and create a magical atmosphere. You can also experience the delight of the Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens, renowned for its stunning light displays and festive decorations. And the Birmingham Christmas Village Festival is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring local crafts, seasonal treats, and a cheerful holiday spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Oxford
- Oxford Festival of Lights
- Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens (Theodore)
- Birmingham Christmas Village Festival (Birmingham)
- Mobile Christmas Night Market (Mobile)
- Christmas Movie Festival
- Oxfordfest
- Freedom Festival
- Second Friday on Main
See these and even more events listed below!
Oxford Holiday Light Displays
Oxford Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Drive-through light show with Santa's Village activities.
Description:
The Oxford Festival of Lights transforms Choccolocco Park into a vibrant holiday destination with a family-friendly drive-through light show, Santa's Village featuring photos, ice-skating, food vendors, and more.
Where: Oxford | More Info: Oxford Festival of Lights
Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens
What to Expect:
Dazzling light display with live musical performances.
Description:
Stroll through a dazzling 65-acre Garden estate adorned with thousands of lights, featuring over 1,100 set pieces and 16 scenes. Enjoy live musical performances and delectable holiday treats while immersing yourself in the festive spirit.
Where: Theodore | More Info: Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens
Oxford Holiday Markets and Shopping
Birmingham Christmas Village Festival
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping experience with local artisan vendors.
Description:
The Birmingham Christmas Village Festival is a premier holiday shopping event featuring 720 booths with vendors offering unique gifts, arts, crafts, clothing, food, and jewelry. Explore playful candy-inspired decorations and discover custom-made gifts from local artisan vendors.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham Christmas Village Festival
Mobile Christmas Night Market
What to Expect:
Local artists display and sell unique gifts and crafts.
Description:
The Mobile Christmas Night Market features local and regional artists showcasing unique gifts, crafts, and delicious treats. It includes kid’s activities, live entertainment, and a cash bar.
Where: Mobile | More Info: Mobile Christmas Night Market
Oxford Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Movie Festival
What to Expect:
Free admission with captioned showings and food donation drive.
Description:
The Oxford Performing Arts Center presents its 10th annual FREE Christmas Movie Festival, featuring four classic holiday films with captioned showings. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be donated to local charitable organizations.
Where: Oxford | More Info: Christmas Movie Festival
Oxford Other Holiday Activities
Freedom Festival
What to Expect:
Family-friendly Independence Day celebration with various activities.
Description:
Join us at Oxford Lake Park for a festive celebration featuring antique cars, games, prizes, food vendors, a patriotic parade, petting zoo, tricycle and bicycle races, carnival games, swim races, and a firework show.
Where: Oxford | More Info: Freedom Festival
Oxfordfest
What to Expect:
Annual arts and crafts festival with live music and food.
Description:
Oxfordfest is an annual arts and crafts festival featuring vendors, live music, food, and activities for all ages, with hourly prize drawings and a $1000 giveaway.
Where: Oxford | More Info: Oxfordfest
Second Friday on Main
What to Expect:
Annual event with diverse activities and vendors.
Description:
Second Friday on Main features mobile food vendors, live entertainment, lawn games, bounce houses, art vendors, and a Choccolocco Cruise movie.
Where: Oxford | More Info: Second Friday on Main
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