Library. cityofchelsea.com
MAMMA MIA! 7:30 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall. $86+. bjcc.org Sidewalk Film 101: RoboCop (1987) 7–8:45 p.m. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. $9–10.75. sidewalkfest.com
to run! birminghamal.gov
Plus, a Santa visit! The tree lighting is at 5:45 p.m. trussvillechamber.com
Farmers Market ~ 8 a.m. to noon. 2824 5th Ave. S. Weekly farmers market. facebook.com Gardendale Pickers Christmas Open House ~ All day. Gardendale Pickers. Shop for everyone on your Christmas list at this holiday open house. gardendalepickers.biz Glow Wild at Birmingham Zoo 5–9 p.m. on select nights through Jan. 3, 2027. Birmingham Zoo. Enjoy dazzling lantern displays, larger-than-life animals, and colorful scenes. Price varies. birminghamzoo.com MAMMA MIA! 7:30 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall. $86+. bjcc.org
Stephen Wilson Jr.: Gary The Torch Tour 6:30 p.m. Avondale
27 Friday Old Baker Farm Christmas Tree Farm Opens 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Old Baker Farm, Harpersville. Choose and cut your own Christmas tree, or pick out a precut Fraser fir. Weekend visits also include complimentary cider, peppermints, hayrides, and train rides. Trees $45+. oldbakerfarm.com
North Pole Express 5, 6:30, and 8 p.m.
Brewing Co. Price varies. avondalebrewing.com
departures weekends Nov. 13–Dec. 20. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. Ride the North Pole Express, and while aboard, listen to a Christmas story, sing carols, and take a picture with Santa! $30+. hodrrm.org Pepper Place Farmers Market ~ 7 a.m. to noon. Pepper Place. Weekly farmer’s market. pepperplacemarket.com STEAM: KZT Hands On ~ 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Chelsea Public Library. cityofchelsea.com
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79th Annual Presentation of Handel’s Messiah ~ 3–4:30 p.m. Riverchase United Methodist Church. Celebrate the holiday season with the 79th annual presentation of Handel’s beloved Messiah. riverchaseumc.org MAMMA MIA! 7:30 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall. Final showing. Price varies. bjcc.org Sunny Show, The 2:30–4:30 p.m. The Dance Foundation. Enjoy an afternoon cabaret of music, comedy, and nostalgia starring Sunny Chander with Michael Wilson. $30. eventbrite.com
Vestavia Hills Christmas Tree Lighting ~
6 p.m. Vestavia Civic Center. Take a picture with Santa, enjoy holiday treats, and watch the tree lighting! vhal.org
28 Saturday
20 Friday
Birdsong Farmers Market ~
Magic of Lights Open nightly Nov. 20–Jan. 2. Alabama Adventure. Drive-through Christmas light experience with LED displays, digital animations, and a Holiday Village (with Santa!). $18.50+/vehicle . magicoflights.com
8 a.m. to noon. 2824 5th Ave. S. Weekly farmers market. facebook.com Crestwood Pickers Christmas Open House ~ 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Crestwood Pickers. Shop festive décor, vintage treasures, and unique gifts during this annual Christmas Open House, featuring booth sales, door prizes, mimosas, and catering from Chef Paul from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. crestwoodpickers.com
North Pole Express 5, 6:30, and 8 p.m.
30 Monday
departures weekends Nov. 13–Dec. 20. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. Ride the North Pole Express, and while aboard, listen to a Christmas story, sing carols, and take a picture with Santa! $30+. hodrrm.org NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet 3 p.m. Alabama Theatre. Celebrate the season with a spectacular production of The Nutcracker featuring international dancers, acro- batics, elaborate costumes, towering puppets, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. $46+. alabamatheatre.com Pepper Place Farmers Market: Snapshots with Santa ~ 7 a.m. to noon. Pepper Place. Weekly farmer’s market, plus Santa photos fundraiser hosted by Children’s Harbor. Free to attend, photos cost. pepperplacemarket.com Pokémon Trading Club ~ 10–11 a.m. Chelsea Public
Christmas at the Alys 7 p.m. Alys Stephens Cen- ter. An annual celebration of the season featuring UAB choral ensembles and area high school choirs. $15. alysstephens.org
Masterworks: English Light
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7 p.m. through Nov. 21. Alys Stephens Center. An Alabama Symphony Orchestra performance. $36–90. alysstephens.org
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Christmas with Chris Tomlin
50th Annual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run 8 a.m. Levite Jewish Community Center. $20+. runsignup.com
7 p.m. Alabama Theatre. Celebrate the season with Chris Tomlin during an inti- mate evening of Christmas worship and holiday tradi- tions centered around the story of Christmas. $54+. alabamatheatre.com
Community Caroling and Tree
21 Saturday
Lighting Ceremony ~ 4–6 p.m. Historic Down- town Trussville. Gather on the mall for Christmas car- ols, hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas activities.
3rd Annual KultureCity Birmingham Race 1830 Powell Ave S. 1-Mile Fun Run Dash, a 5K, and a Half Marathon, all support- ing KultureCity’s mission for sensory accessibility. $35+ . kulturecity.org ArtPlay Presents Dinosaur Discovery ~ 10:30 a.m. Woodlawn United Methodist. Join Vocabby™ as kids 0–5 explore new vocabulary through song, movement,
Turkey Trot 5K & Family Fun Run 7 a.m. Birmingham Crossplex. Get ready
Honor America’s veterans at the nation’s oldest National Veterans Day Parade. See. Nov. 11.
and creative play. alysstephens.org
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