Birmingham, AL weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

Deck the Heights

Vestavia Hills (The Heights locations) — Vestavia Hills · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

10th annual community holiday celebration with Santa photos, the Heights Express, live music, inflatables, snow machines, a trackless train and s'mores.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Cost not listed

You Can Be Anything Day at McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

Kids explore careers and meet real-world role models, from scientists and engineers to community leaders.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Included with museum admission
• Indoors

Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family

BJCC Legacy Arena — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

Disney characters and stories performed on ice.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets required
• Indoors

Thu Nov 12 7pm; Fri Nov 13 7pm; Sat Nov 14 11am & 3pm; Sun Nov 15 1pm & 5pm.

Glow Wild

Birmingham Zoo — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

Animal lantern celebration at the zoo; Santa visits on select nights.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets required; buy in advance

Select nights; last tickets 8pm. Santa 5:30–7:30pm Nov 27–29.

Glow Wild

Birmingham Zoo — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

Animal lantern celebration at the zoo; Santa visits on select nights.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets required; buy in advance

Select nights; last tickets 8pm. Santa 5:30–7:30pm Nov 27–29.

Glow Wild

Birmingham Zoo — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

Animal lantern celebration at the zoo; Santa visits on select nights.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets required; buy in advance

Select nights; last tickets 8pm. Santa 5:30–7:30pm Nov 27–29.