15 weekend events in Birmingham including the Magic City Nutcracker—Dec 1-3

Are you ready for the beginning of December? This weekend is jam-packed with festive and fun events, so check out all the happening from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3.

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Friday, December 1

• The Questioneers Exhibit at McWane Science Center: Based on beloved book series The Questioneers, the exhibit leads you on a fun adventure celebrating science, technology, engineering, art and math. Free-$25. Dec 1, 2023-Feb 1, 2024. Details.
• Magic City Nutcracker at the Lyric Theatre: Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a stunningly festive performance. $20+. Dec 1-3. Details.
• World AIDS Day Awareness: This event will feature complimentary HIV testing + education sessions, free COVID testing and vaccinations, as well as musical entertainment and food trucks. Free admission. 11AM-2PM. Details.
• Groove into the Holidays: Kick off the season in style at this fundraising concert, where music, community and giving come together for a night you won’t want to miss. $45. 6-9:30PM. Details.
• Festival of Trees: Enjoy a beautiful display of Holiday Trees from local organizations and businesses. Free admission. Dec 1-31. Details.

Saturday, December 2

• Ornament Decoration: Join in on a fun ornament painting session at The Barkery. Free admission. 9AM-7PM. Details.
• Birdmas: Share in the joy of the season while supporting the Alabama Wildlife Center’s mission to conserve and protect our wildlife. Free admission. 10AM-2PM. Details.
• Annual Holiay Pour at The Foundry: Artists will help you create your own tiles, bowls or platters, and you can watch your creation be cast in iron. Free admission. 10AM-3PM. Details.
• Holiday Market at Sloss Furnaces: Shop this holiday market full of charity and holiday cheer. Free admission. 10AM-3PM. Details.
• Sozo Trading Co. hosts Christmas Open House: The store will feature 10% discounts on Christmas items plus a spinning wheel at the register for extra discounts on other items. Free admission. 10AM-6PM. Details.
• CahaBAZAAR Holiday Market: Get all your holiday shopping done in one trip while supporting local businesses and enjoying food, craft beer, specialty cocktails, live music, and more. Free admission. Noon-5PM. Details.
• BESTAVIA BAZAAR: With 70 hand-picked local vendors, food trucks and activities for the whole family, there’s something for everyone. Free admission. 1-6PM. Details.

Sunday, December 3

• Tree Lighting at City Walk: Join in on a fun tree lighting with music, coffee and more. Free admission. 5-7PM. Details.
• Wreath-Making with Mark Thompson from Shoppe: Get creative at this special wreath-making workshop at the Gardens. $85+. 2-4:30PM. Details.
• Johnny Cash – The official concert experience: This show is bringing songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to Birmingham in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. $39+. 6:30PM. Details.

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