BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s the most magical time of the year! Brighten your holiday season at one of these extraordinary light shows in Alabama.
The fan-favorite holiday drive-thru light show Magic of Lights returns to Alabama Adventure starting Nov. 21 running through Jan. 3. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights offers more than two million lights in addition to a 32-foot-tall Christmas Barbie, life-sized festive dinosaurs and a monster truck display. Standard vehicle ticket prices start at $27. Click or tap here to purchase tickets now.
Go wild this holiday season at Birmingham Zoo’s Glow Wild attraction starting Nov. 22- Jan. 4. Glow Wild offers the unique opportunity to stroll through the zoo after regular business hours while taking in a mile long showcasing of lanterns and live entertainment. Tickets for children 12 and under start $11.95. Adult tickets start at $18.95. Click or tap here to get your tickets now.
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Lighten up this holiday season on the wackiest tour in town Dec. 11, 16 and 18! The Wacky Tacky Light Tour offers a chance to take in some of the biggest, brightest and funniest displays on a two-hour bus trip leaving from Valley Hotel in Homewood. Buy a ticket and bring a friend or reserve your own party bus. The Wacky Tacky Light Tour fundraises money through ticket sales each year for Gross Out Camp. Click or tap here for more details, tickets and other ways to donate.
Experience Alabama’s largest drive-thru animated lights show at the Birmingham Race Course Nov. 21 – Jan. 4. The Christmas-themed attraction, which features millions of lights synchronized to popular holiday music and two 300-foot tunnels, can be enjoyed from the comfort of your car. Tickets for family cars or vans start at $25 on weekdays and $35 on weekends and holidays. Larger vans, limos and minibuses start at $40 on weekdays and $50 on weekends and holidays. No full-size buses are allowed. Click or tap here for tickets.
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Ever wondered what it would look like if the Grinch decorated his cave for Christmas? Step inside Rickwood Caverns State Park for Wonderland Under Warrior Nov. 22 – Jan. 4. This underground winter escape maintains a temperature of 62° year-round, so there is no need to pack on the layers during a cold day. The 1-mile walk through the cave consists of approximately 30 stairs. Learn more and secure your tickets by clicking or tapping here.
A Gadsden tradition since the 1990’s, Christmas at the Falls offers stunning holiday lights, train rides, a petting zoo and visit with Santa all in one stop. Head to historic Noccalula Falls Nov. 14 - Jan. 3 to experience the park transformed into a dazzling Christmas wonderland. Ticket prices start at $12 on weekdays and $18 on weekends. Click or tap here to get yours.
Take the scenic route and enjoy a beautiful tradition right by the Coosa River at River Rocks Landing in Gadsden. Light on the Landing offers a full mile of dazzling Christmas lights perfectly synced with holidays music Nov. 21 – Jan. 4. As you drive through the sparkling scene, there will be sing along carols and opportunities to capture cozy holiday photos. Ticket purchases are cash only starting at $5 for children and $8 for adults, so make sure to stop by the ATM!
Choccolocco Park transforms into a Christmas fairy-tale Nov. 21 – Jan. 4. In addition to the drive-thru family-friendly holiday lights show, Festival of Lights, Choccolocco Park offers snow tubing, pictures with Santa, Frosty’s playground, ice skating, and multiple vendors. Tickets are priced by the vehicle starting at $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends for groups of 8 or fewer and can be purchased online by clicking or tapping here. Tickets for groups larger than 8 must be purchased at the gate. More information can be found here.
Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park
Cruise through over 2 million Christmas lights as Sportsman Lake Park transforms into a Winter Wonderland Nov. 20 – Dec. 28. In addition to the drive through lights, families can visit Santa, take train rides, and even ride on a horse drawn carriage on select evenings. Admission is $10 per car or $20 per bus to drive through the lights show. Additional charges apply for photos with Santa, train rides and carriage rides. Click or tap here to learn more about the Cullman tradition.
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The 7th Annual Christmas at the Grotto is returning Nov. 20- Dec. 23. Surround yourself with glowing lights, festival music and holiday cheer brought to you by Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman. Admission starts at $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $9 for military/first responders, $10 for teens (ages 13-17), $9 for kids (ages 5-12), and is free for visitors 4 and under. This year, Christmas at the Grotto and Sportsman Lake’s Winter Wonderland are teaming up with Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt for a one stop holiday destination. Shuttles will be connecting you to each stop with parking available at all three locations. Click or tap here for full details.
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