“Galaxy of Lights” Night Walk & Drive

Through December 6/ HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Botanical Garden, walking nights 5:30–9 p.m., driving nights after 6 p.m. – A dazzling holiday light show among gardens and trees, ideal for families, couples and photo‑ops. For more information, visit https://wearehuntsville.com/huntsville-holiday-attractions/

Photos With Santa at The Wharf

Through December 24/ORANGE BEACH  – The Wharf, nightly 4–8 p.m. – Meet Santa in a beach‑town setting, ride the Ferris wheel, enjoy seasonal treats and shop the open‑air market as the lights sparkle. For more information, visit https://www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/holiday-events/

Holiday Market & Craft Fair

Through December 13 / PRATTVILLE– Prattville City Center & Main Street, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. – Two‑day pop‑up markets offering seasonal gifts, local food trucks and children’s hands‑on workshops for the holidays. For more information, visit https://prattvilleal.gov/departments/special-events/christmas-in-prattville/

Greene Street Holiday Market

Through December 14HUNTSVILLE – Greene Street Market, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily – A long‑running holiday makers’ market featuring local artisans, festive foods, live music and seasonal décor in the heart of the Rocket City. For more information, visit https://www.huntsville.org/events/festivals/winter-annual-events/huntsville-holiday-magic/

“Keep The Cheer Here” Holiday Display Contest & Events

Through December 15 /OPELIKA– Downtown Opelika: open‑air installations, walking tours each evening 5–9 p.m. – A community‑wide holiday décor contest, nightly lights, children’s craft fair and “Very Merry Stroll” tree‑lighting celebration. For more information, visit https://www.opelika-al.gov/689/Opelikas-Very-Merry-Christmas

Annual Trim‑a‑Tree & Ice‑Skating Rink

Through December 23 /FOLEY – Foley Art Center and surrounding park, art gallery open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., outdoor rink 5–9 p.m. – Enjoy a full holiday experience with tree‑lighting, ice skating, craft vendors and live music under the lights. For more information, visit https://www.visitcoastalalabama.org/gulf-coast-christmas-events/

“Skate in the Park” Outdoor Ice Rink

November 21–January 4/HUNTSVILLE – Big Spring Park at the Huntsville Museum of Art, Mon‑Thu 4–9 p.m., Fri 4–10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. – Enjoy open‑air ice‑skating under the trees downtown, rental skates available, warming lounge and evening lights. For more information, visit https://wearehuntsville.com/huntsville-holiday-attractions/

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade & Lantern Walk

 November 21–January 6 /THEODORE– Bellingrath Gardens & Home, dusk–10 p.m. – Stroll through massive light displays across the gardens, enjoy holiday pageantry and boat parade on the lake. For more information, visit https://visitcoastalalabama.org/gulf-coast-christmas-events/

Holiday Tree Lighting & Downtown Stroll

December 5/OPELIKA – Courthouse Square, downtown Opelika, 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. – Holiday parade, tree lighting under twinkling lights, live holiday music and carriage rides through the decorated downtown. For more information, visit https://www.opelika-al.gov/689/Opelikas-Very-Merry-Christmas

Yule Y’all Christmas Market & Spirit Sampling

December 6/HUNTSVILLE – Lowe Mill ARtS & Entertainment, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. – A craft fair meets cocktail sampling event: holiday market, live music and seasonal tastings in a creative mill setting. For more information, visit https://www.huntsville.org/events/festivals/winter-annual-events/huntsville-holiday-magic/

Holiday Market & Kids Craft Day

December 8 / MOBILE – Downtown Mobile Event Center, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. – Family‑friendly holiday market featuring kids’ craft stations, dancing, music and local artisan booths. For more information, visit https://visitcoastalalabama.org/gulf-coast-christmas-events/