Annual Hometown Christmas Parade
many pathways or enjoy a brisk ride on the Santaland Express train ride. Visit with Santa nightly, enjoy live entertainment, food, gifts and more. December 5-8, 12-15, 19-31; 5:30- 9:30pm each night. (334) 240-4900; www. montgomeryzoo.com
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Children’s Harbor Christmas Market
8th Annual Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Holiday Open House
One of East Alabama’s largest parades featuring elaborate floats, dancing groups, marching bands, horse-riding clubs and Santa Claus highlight. December 2, 6:00pm. Downtown Alexander City. Over 40 vendors from all over the state sell their unique items. Great time to pick up that special Christmas Gift. 20% of vendor sales go to benefit Children’s Harbor. The Children’s Harbor Lodge, December 7, 8:00am-1:00pm. www.childrensharbor.com
Christmas at Crossroads
Christmas at Crossroads, November 29-December 1, is a great way to get out with the family and friends, do some shopping, take a carriage ride, check off items on your Christmas list and let the kids visit with Santa. Our Naturalist, Marianne typically has a presentation that will interest everyone. Stop by for a visit and bring the kids! Russell Crossroads at Russell Farms Road, www.russelllandsonlakemartin.com
Santa & Mrs. Claus and Tree Lighting
The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is bringing Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown Alexander City, December 1, 1:00-4:00pm. Bring the kids and your camera to make your own pictures on Santa’s lap as they let him know what they’d like to find under the tree Christmas morning. The, the Chamber and MainStreet invite Santa & Mrs. Claus to light the Christmas tree in front of the Bud Porch Center at 4:30pm. 256-329-3461.
Montgomery 22nd Annual Christmas Light Festival at Montgomery Zoo
Thousands of Holiday Lights illuminate The Montgomery Zoo in shapes of animals and Christmas themes. See the Zoo transformed into a Winter Wonderland sparkling with thousands of festive lights and decorations. Stroll the
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Help your family keep the true meaning of Christmas in your heart from the start by attending this Community Celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ. This spectacular event features nativities from around the world and special music by local performers. This magnificent display is sure to warm the hearts of young and old alike. December 4-8, 1:00-8:00pm (Wed-Fri, Sunday) 11:00am-8:00pm (Saturday). 3460 Carter Hill Road, Montgomery. Open to all. FREE Admission. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. www.MontgomeryNativity.com
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents “A Christmas Carol”
ASF revives this family classic, November 29-December 24! The snowy London streets ring with carols that set the stage for Dickens’ magical tale of hope and redemption. Join us as the ghosts of the past, present and future reawaken Scrooge’s conscience. Visit www.asf.net for more information.
Cruising with Santa
December 7. 5k Run or Walk to benefit the Arthritis Foundation Also 1 mile fun run (chasing an Elf) for under 8’s and 1 mile walk for those of us who want to support the Arthritis Foundation. www.jbrmontgomery.kintera.org
Join the MMFA for the 17th annual Holiday Open House Saturday, December 7, 1:00-4:00pm. The day’s activities will include musical performances, horse-drawn carriage rides through the park, festive art-making activities, snacks, and photos with Santa! Free admission with donation of canned goods for the food bank or unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. www.mmfa.org
Old Alabama Town Holiday Open House
Join Old Alabama Town in December to celebrate the holiday season. Our house museums will be authentically decorated for the holidays. December 1-31. www. oldalabamatown.com.
Prattville/Millbrook/ Wetumpka Christmas at the Alabama Nature Center
Cruise the Alabama River with Santa on the Harriott II Riverboat, Downtown Riverwalk. December 7, 12-14 & 20-21. (334) 625-2100.
December 21-22. For the regular price of admission, ANC guests can visit with Santa, hike over 5 miles of trails, make a Christmas craft and enjoy a snack around a roaring fire. 1-800-822-9453.
F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum Christmas Open House
Christmas on the Coosa
Come join us, December 1-31, as we celebrate Christmas with our Christmas Open House. www.fitzgeraldmuseum.net.
Governor’s Mansion Candlelight Open House
The 1907 Governor’s Mansion will be aglow with lights and filled with the spirit of the season. December 2, 9 & 16. 5:00-7:00pm. 1142 South Perry Street, Montgomery.
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“A Touch of Christmas Class” Christmas extravaganza with arts and crafts, parade, food, quilt show, classic car show, entertainment and activities on the Coosa River culminating with Santa ski-in and a spectacular fireworks exhibition at dusk. December 14, Gold Star Park & the Courthouse Veranda, Wetumpka. www.wetumpkachamber.com.
Wetumpka Tree Lighting & Progressive Nativity and Luminaria
Lighting of the Tree will be December 5, 6:00pm. Down-
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