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Birmingham, AL family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14

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
Details at Vestavia Hills Soccer Club ↗
Nov 12 – Nov 15

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.

Details at BJCC ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From Birmingham-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9amDinosaur Bookmarks · Southside Branch Library, Birmingham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
9amTurkey Bowl · Avondale Regional Branch Library, Birmingham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
9:30amTumble Tots · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 6-10 · Free
11amTumble Tots · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

9amTurkey Bowl · Avondale Regional Branch Library, Birmingham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:30amThe Baby Bunch! · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

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.

Details at Birmingham Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From Birmingham-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10:30amMessy Playdate · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10:30amStory Hike · Inverness Nature Park and Trails (Hoover Public Library), Hoover 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:30amThe Baby Bunch! · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

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.

Details at Birmingham Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (1, free)

From Birmingham-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5pm–9pm

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.

Details at Birmingham Zoo ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Dec 5 · 8am–10am

Seasonal Birding Walk Series

Birmingham Zoo — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

The Learning and Engagement Department is excited to announce a new seasonal birding walk series here at your Birmingham Zoo!

  • Cost not listed
Details at Birmingham Zoo ↗
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30am–12pm

Breakfast with Santa

Birmingham Zoo — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

Breakfast with Santa at Birmingham Zoo Saturday, December 5, 2026 Two Seatings: 8:30 a.m.

  • Cost not listed
Details at Birmingham Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Birmingham-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

9:30amCoffee Playdate · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amThe Baby Bunch! · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
2pmSnow & STEAM · Hoover Public Library, Hoover 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

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29 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Birmingham, AL this weekend.

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