Enjoy the festive wonders of Pelham with our holiday event guide. Whether you're a local or just visiting, our guide ensures you experience the holiday charm of Pelham.
Popular events include the enchanting Magic Christmas in Lights, where dazzling displays illuminate the night sky, creating a picturesque holiday atmosphere. You can also explore the Birmingham Christmas Village Festival, known for its unique crafts and delightful treats from local artisans. And the Red Mountain Theatre Holiday Spectacular is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing spectacular performances that capture the spirit of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Pelham
- Magic Christmas in Lights (Theodore)
- Birmingham Christmas Village Festival (Birmingham)
- Red Mountain Theatre Holiday Spectacular (Birmingham)
- Mountain Brook Village Holiday Parade (Mountain Brook)
- Experience Christmas, Asbury United Methodist (Birmingham)
- Christmas Paint and Sip, Cahaba Brewing (Birmingham)
- Chelsea Christmas Parade (Chelsea)
See these and even more events listed below!
Pelham Holiday Light Displays
Magic Christmas in Lights
What to Expect:
Dazzling light display with live music and seasonal treats.
Description:
Bellingrath Gardens & Home transforms into a dazzling display of over 1,100 set pieces, 3 million lights, and 16 scenes, showcasing Alabama's holiday spirit with live music and festive treats.
Where: Theodore | More Info: Magic Christmas in Lights
Pelham 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 beautiful, custom-made gifts from local artisan vendors.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham Christmas Village Festival
Pelham Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Red Mountain Theatre Holiday Spectacular
What to Expect:
Showcasing diverse holiday performances with professional and young talent.
Description:
Red Mountain Theatre's Holiday Spectacular features over 75 performers showcasing music, merriment, and togetherness with showstopping dance numbers and beautiful solo moments. The event is perfect for the whole family and includes ASL Interpretation and live Audio Description headsets for accessible performance.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Red Mountain Theatre Holiday Spectacular
Pelham Other Holiday Activities
Mountain Brook Village Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Annual parade with local participation and festive activities.
Description:
The Mountain Brook Village Holiday Parade features floats, fire trucks, bands, choral groups, dancers, and Santa Claus parading through Mountain Brook Village. Local schools and businesses participate, concluding with Santa's arrival atop a Mountain Brook Fire Department truck. Activities include face painting, balloon flowers, and children's village activities.
Where: Mountain Brook | More Info: Mountain Brook Village Holiday Parade
Experience Christmas, Asbury United Methodist
What to Expect:
Live nativity scene with local food trucks and handmade gifts.
Description:
At Asbury United Methodist Church, Experience Christmas offers a live nativity scene, festive activities, and family fun. Families can hear the nativity story, explore Bethlehem, and enjoy photos with Santa, cookies, and local food trucks. The event also features handmade gifts from Asbury's Mission Partners.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Experience Christmas, Asbury United Methodist
Christmas Paint and Sip, Cahaba Brewing
What to Expect:
Creative holiday painting experience with drinks.
Description:
Join us at Cahaba Brewing for a Christmas Paint and Sip event, where you can enjoy a festive atmosphere while creating your own holiday artwork. Sip on your favorite drinks and let your creativity shine as you paint a beautiful Christmas scene.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Christmas Paint and Sip, Cahaba Brewing
Chelsea Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven parade with amateur and professional floats.
Description:
The Chelsea Christmas Parade is an annual family event held on the third Saturday in December. It begins at Chelsea Middle School and ends at Winn Dixie, featuring amateur and professional floats. No motorcycles or ATVs are allowed, and only the official Santa at the end of the parade is permitted. The event encourages community participation and provides updates on its website.
Where: Chelsea | More Info: Chelsea Christmas Parade
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Alabaster (3 miles)
- Hoover (8 miles)
- Vestavia Hills (11 miles)
- Bessemer (12 miles)
- Homewood (13 miles)
- Mountain Brook (15 miles)
- Birmingham (16 miles)
- Trussville (26 miles)
- Dixiana (33 miles)
- Tuscaloosa (44 miles)
- Northport (45 miles)