6 spectacular holiday light shows to see around Birmingham

Nothing beats the twinkle and glow of holiday light shows, and Birmingham has plenty to offer this season. Keep reading to find out where you should go during the most wonderful time of the year.

Want to check out some Christmas light shows up north? Check out these must-sees in Huntsville.

1. Wacky Tacky Light Show

Join a tour around Birmingham to see some of the most iconic homes around. Embrace your inner “tacky,” put on your wackiest Christmas sweater and join the Fresh Air Family for a celebration of the best-of-the-worst Christmas traditions.

• When: December 12, 14, 19, 21 | Tours begin every 10 minutes from 6- 7:30PM
• Where: Starts at the Levite Jewish Community Center
• Tickets

2. Lights of Noel

This is Alabama’s largest drive-thru animated light show. Drive through a starry wonderland at the Birmingham Race Course. Lights of Noel will leave you and your little ones speechless.

• When: November 17 – January 1 | Open nightly from 5PM-Midnight
• Where: Birmingham Race Course Casino, 1000 John Rogers Dr, Birmingham, AL 35235
• Tickets

3. Glow Wild

Watch the Birmingham Zoo come alive with jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night. Plus, you can enjoy live acrobats each evening.

• When: November 17 – January 15 | Wednesday – Sunday | 5PM – 9PM
• Where: Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL
• Tickets

4. Magic of Lights – Alabama Adventure

Don’t miss the larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie™ display, the supersized Bigfoot® Monster Truck, and life-size dinosaurs of Prehistoric Christmas. All of this and more is at Alabama Adventure’s Magic of Lights!

• When: NOW – December 31st
• Where: Alabama Splash Adventure, 4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL
• Tickets: Standard Vehicle $20 | Limo / Party Bus $50 | Use discount code: BHAM15 for 15% off!

5. Magical Nights: Vulcan’s Holiday Experience

This December, Medical Properties Trust’s Magical Nights: Vulcan’s Holiday Experience returns for its 6th annual event at Vulcan Park and Museum.

Get ready to step into a wonderland of beautiful lights, holiday music, photos with Santa and more—all at Magical Nights.

• When: Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 9-10 + Saturday-Friday, Dec. 16-22 | 6-8PM
• Where: Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Tickets

6. Chick-fil-A Hoover drive-thru

Craving a side of holiday cheer with your chicken? Check out the Chick-fil-A in Hoover Commons! Every year, the drive-thru transforms into a merry wonderland that’s fun for any Christmas OR Waffle Fry fan.

• When: Now through December 31
• Where: Chick-fil-A, Hoover Commons, 1609 Montgomery Highway, Hoover, AL

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Check out more upcoming holiday events to get you in the holly jolly spirit!