15 holiday open houses + markets you need to check out

‘Tis the season! Many Birmingham neighborhoods are gearing up for the holidays by hosting open houses or markets for the whole city to enjoy. Keep reading for events where you can shop local for the holidays.

Plus, check out holiday open houses happening around Huntsville.

Holiday open houses

1. Downtown Homewood

All of Birmingham is invited to kick off the holiday shopping season with Homewood Chamber of Commerce at the Downtown Homewood Open House. Every retailer will be open with holiday magic, drinks and snacks.

Psst… we heard Santa might make an appearance.

• When: Thursday, November 2, 5-8PM
• Where: Downtown Homewood, 18th Street South

2. Prescott House

Come learn about Prescott House and the services they provide… and have some fun while doing it! There will be a silent auction, Santa’s sleigh spirit chest and more.

• When: December 7, 5:30PM
• Where: Vulcan Park & Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209

Mountain Brook holiday open houses

Mountain Brook’s gorgeous and well-known neighborhoods are celebrating this season with the whole town! Stop by one (or all) of these holiday open houses and shop local favorites.

3. Crestline Village

• When: Thursday, November 16, 8:30AM-4:30PM
• Where: Crestline Village, Mountain Brook, 35213

4. Mountain Brook Village

• When: Thursday, November 30, 4-9PM
• Where: Mountain Brook Village, Mountain Brook, 35223

5. English Village

• When: Thursday, December 7
• Where: English Village, Mountain Brook, 35223

Support these Birmingham organizations this holiday season

There are plenty of Greater Birmingham Area stores to support this holiday season. With everything from art and home decor specials to sweet treats, these local spots are hosting holiday events of their own.

6. The Mercantile by Miller

• What: Enjoy festive food + drinks as you walk around the decked out store.
• When: November 1-November 4,
• Where: 5287 US-280 Suite 249, Birmingham, AL 35242

7. University Pickers

• What: Shop for holiday gifts while enjoying snacks, freebies + more.
• When: November 3-November 5
• Where: Grand River Pkwy #672, Leeds, AL 35094

8. Hoover Randle Homes & Gardens

• What: Over a dozen trees decorated by local organizations, pictures with Santa, live performances, a silent auction + more.
• When: Sunday, December 3, 2-5PM
• Where: 2255 Tyler Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
• Tickets + more info

9. Portraits, Inc.

• What: Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres + enter for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.
• When: Thursday, December 5, 5:30-8PM
• Where: 2801 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Holiday markets

10. Christmas Village

Christmas Village is a four-day event featuring 720 booths of vendors from all across the U.S. offer a variety of gifts including arts, crafts, clothing, food and jewelry.

• When: Thursday, November 2-Sunday, November 5
• Where: The BJCC, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Tickets: Adults $15 | Children (6-12 years old) $5 | Children under 6 free

Check out the vendors who will be at this event.

11. Christmas Market—Shades Mountain Community Church

This annual, two-day event takes place at Shades Mountain Community Church, nestled on Old Tyler Road in Hoover. This is the perfect place to fulfill your holiday shopping needs.

• When: November 9-November 10, 5-8PM
• Where: 2281 Old Tyler Rd, Hoover, AL 35226

12. Avondale Holiday Market

At the annual outdoor Avondale Holiday Market, you can expect top-notch local vendors, specialty cocktails and even some fun for the kiddos.

• When: Saturday, December 9, Noon-5PM
• Where: Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222

13. CahaBAZAAR Holiday Market

We all know and love Cahaba Brewing, especially when the biannual CahaBAZAAR comes around. This holiday market is everything you could ask for: local vendors, great brews and more.

• When: Saturday, December 2, Noon-5PM
• Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222

14. Winter Wonderland Craft + Vendor Market

Hometown Vendor Market is bringing together local and independent businesses and merchants that specialize anywhere from food and drinks, to jewelry, handmade crafts and fashion.

• When: December 16-December 17
• Where: Riverchase Galleria, 2000 Galleria Cir, Hoover, AL 35244

15. MAKEBhm

MAKEBhm is having its 10-year anniversary celebration and a maker’s market and they’re inviting you to join the festivities.

• When: December 7-December 10
• Where: 4000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL

Let us know @bhamnow which of these events you’re going to, or which ones we missed!