BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and what better way is there to get into the holiday spirit than gazing at the sparkling lights?

Grab your winter gear and load the family up to spot some of this season’s most festive displays.

Magic of Lights

4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer

Debuting on Nov. 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until Dec. 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday ($27 per vehicle) and from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday ($30 per vehicle).

Oxford Festival of Lights

954 Leon Smith Pkwy, Oxford

Located at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, this festival of lights is fun for the whole family. After driving through the lights step into Santa’s Village for ice skating, pictures with Santa, slides, and inflatables. Ticket prices range from $25 to $55 per car depending on how many seats are in the vehicle. The festival is open through Dec. 24.

Christmas at the Falls

1450 Noccalula Road, Gadsden

Celebrate Christmas with the city of Gadsden and enjoy the festive lights as well as food vendors, train rides, visits with Santa, and a spectacular view. General admission includes a train ride for only $10 Monday-Thursday and $15 Friday-Sunday. Tickets are available online only, so make sure to secure your spot in advance.

Glow Wild

2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham

Now until Jan. 16, Birmingham Zoo transforms into a glowing sensation. On select nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. you can attend this illuminating experience. Catch a ride on the train or a spin on the carousel while you’re there but be aware that the zoo animals will not be viewable during Glow Wild. To avoid long lines, grab your tickets online before your visit.

Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland

1544 Sportsman Lake Rd NW, Cullman

This Cullman County Christmas tradition features over a million lights, Christmas train, horse and carriage rides, photo booth, and snow machine. This fun-filled attraction is open through Dec. 29 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission to Sportsman Lake Winder Wonderland is cash only and cost $10 per vehicle.

Lights on the Landing

1 River Rd, Gadsden

This drive-thru light show located in Gadsden operates until Dec. 31. Children’s admission is $3, and adults are $5.

Palisades Park

1225 Palisades Pkwy, Oneonta

Palisades Park is in Blount County. While admission is free, donations are accepted.

Wacky Tacky Light Tour

4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham

The Wacky Tacky Light Tour is the perfect time to dress in your tacky Christmas sweater and hop on the bus for the best of the worst tacky Christmas tour. For $47.50 you can join in on the fun with a general admissions bus ticket or reserve your own party bus for a night of laughter and fun.

Bearden Christmas Lights

Bearden Lane, West Blocton

The drive-thru Bearden Christmas Lights located in West Blocton start at 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. nightly.

Lights of Noel

Winners Way, Birmingham

Lights of Noel Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show is located at Birmingham Race Course until Jan. 1. The spectacular light show is synchronized to Christmas music and is fun for all ages. Ticket prices range from $25-$40 per vehicle.

The Melvilles

Catch the free show at 3309 Ridgely Drive in Cahaba Heights from 5:00-9:00 Sunday through Thursday and until 10:00 on the weekends.

The Jenkins

Stop by 1008 Wood Duck Way, Alabaster for holiday cheer. Every year the Jenkins add more to their display, and this is their biggest display to date!

This listing is in random order. If you have suggestions on places we should add, please email hannah.crowe@wbrc.com.

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