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.

1. Regions Building Lighting

Be sure to kick off the holidays in Birmingham with the FIRST official Regions Building Lighting!

• When: Friday, November 29 | Begins at 4:30PM
• Where: Regions Plaza, 1901 6th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• More info

2. Wacky Tacky Light Show

Take a tour of some iconic homes around Birmingham. 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, 17 + 19 | Tours begin every 10 minutes from 6-7:30PM
• Where: Starts at Valley Hotel in Homewood, 2727 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
• Tickets and more info

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

4. 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: NOW – January 20, Select nights |5PM – 9PM
• Where: Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL
• Tickets and more info

5. Magic of Lights – Alabama Adventure

Don’t miss the supersized Bigfoot® Monster Truck, life-size dinosaurs of Prehistoric Christmas and more at Alabama Adventure’s Magic of Lights!

• When: NOW – December 31st | Monday – Thursday 5:30-9PM | Friday – Sunday 5:30-10PM
• Where: Alabama Splash Adventure, 4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL
• Tickets and more info

6. 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: December 1-31 | 4-8PM
• Where: Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Tickets and dates

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This guide was published in December 2023 and last updated December 2024. Contributors include Sadie Sue Long and Evie Johnson.