25 holiday date ideas in Birmingham, ranging from FREE to $50+

Looking for holiday date ideas in Birmingham? Who could blame you. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’ve got you covered with festive outings for every budget. Grab your holidate and let’s get rolling. And for all my Scrooges out there, we’ve got a year-round date guide for you too.

FREE holiday date ideas in Birmingham

• Window shop at The Summit, and admire the beautiful light displays after dark, including a menorah.
• Head to A Pelham Hometown Christmas on Dec. 11. Featuring a parade, tree lighting and much more.
• Support the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra in a free performance at Riverchase Galleria on Dec. 12.
• Listen to the Birmingham Boys Choir at Samford University on Dec. 14.
• Take a romantic road trip! Experience a snowy wonderland on Dec. 17, just three hours drive from Bham.

$5-10 festive Bham date ideas

• Support local while you sip on decadent, hand-crafted hot chocolate.
• Take a brisk hike and enjoy the changing foliage at Ruffner Mountain.
• Indulge in some tasty holiday-themed sweets.
• Grab a seasonal coffee from FILTER coffee parlor and pose for a festive photo in their front window display.
• Choose a fresh pastry from Edgar’s new storefront in Homewood, then walk through specialty shops and holiday decorations in downtown Homewood.

$15-20 holiday date ideas in Birmingham

• Grab a holiday cocktail at Birmingham’s Christmas pop-up bar, Miracle on 24th Street. (Non-alcoholic options available too)
• Dress warm and go ice skating at Pelham Civic Complex.
• Eat, drink and shop around CahaBAZAAR holiday market on Dec. 11. Drinks, food and goods from countless local vendors for sale. (Free entry)
• Want more brewery fun? Head to Avondale’s Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 12 for speciality cocktails, local goods and tasty bites (Free entry)
• See a holiday movie at The Alabama Theatre through Dec. 22.

$35-50 fabulously festive ideas

• Give back this holiday—swing by a local pet store to stock up, then head over to Greater Birmingham Humane Society to donate the items to pets in need of some holiday joy.
• Visit Vulcan’s Magical Nights, happening every weekend in December, then head to the brand-new Little Donkey for dinner.
• Attend the Holiday Spectacular at Red Mountain Theatre through Dec. 19
• Enjoy Christmas on the Keys, a Jazz performance happening at Jazzi’s in 3rd on Dec. 22.
• Experience the Birmingham Zoo’s “Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration” for intricate light displays through Jan. 17.

$50+ holiday date ideas in The Magic City

• Head to Spirits and Santa Paws on Dec. 11. You can support Hand in Paw and get a killer cocktail kit.
• Catch live music at Iron City’s Christmas in The City, on Dec. 12. Come hungry—their new menu is drool-worthy.
• Grab dinner and drinks at Tropicaleo, then climb aboard the Wacky Tacky Christmas tour, Dec. 14, 15, 16 and 21.
• Enjoy a delicious meal at Helen, one of the best new restaurants in the US, then watch the Alabama Ballet perform The Nutcracker Dec. 17-19 & 21-23.
• Take a holiday cake or cookie decorating class together.

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