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Birmingham, AL family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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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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9 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 6 free and 6 indoors.

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