Family guides for Alabama
Hand-checked family events and always-open places in Alabama, city by city, with dates, costs and official links. All times are local Central Time.
Coming up: holiday & seasonal highlights
- VBC Christmas Tree LightingHuntsville · Fri, Nov 6
- Galaxy of Lights at Huntsville Botanical GardenHuntsville · Nov 13 – Dec 30 · Walking (advance, plus tax): $17–$24 adults and $10–$16 kids 3–15 depending on the night
- Vestavia Hills Tree Lighting FestivalVestavia Hills · Thu, Nov 19
- Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath GardensTheodore · Nov 20 – Dec 29
- City of Mobile Lighting of the TreeMobile · Fri, Nov 20
- Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration at the Birmingham ZooBirmingham · Nov 21 – Dec 29 · Advance tickets: adults $25, kids 2–12 $16 (members $19/$12)
Seasonal guides
Birmingham area
- Things to do with kids in Birmingham, AL9 listings
Huntsville area
- Things to do with kids in Huntsville, AL10 listings
Montgomery area
- Things to do with kids in Montgomery, AL8 listings
Mobile area
- Things to do with kids in Mobile, AL8 listings
Frequently asked questions
Which Alabama cities have Little Outings family guides?
Our 4 city guides in Alabama cover Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile and Montgomery. All times are local Central Time.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Alabama?
We list 7 holiday light events across 5 cities in Alabama, including VBC Christmas Tree Lighting (Huntsville), Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens (Theodore) and City of Mobile Lighting of the Tree (Mobile). See our Birmingham and Huntsville holiday lights guides.
Where can kids see Santa in Alabama?
We list 6 events with Santa across 4 cities in Alabama, including VBC Christmas Tree Lighting (Huntsville), Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens (Theodore) and Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration at the Birmingham Zoo (Birmingham). See our Birmingham and Huntsville Santa guides.
What Thanksgiving events can families go to in Alabama?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event across 1 city in Alabama, including Tinsel Trail and Rocket City Tree Lighting (Huntsville).
What are the big kids' attractions in Alabama?
Zoos, aquariums and children's museums on our Alabama guides include Birmingham Zoo (Birmingham), Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum (Montgomery), U.S. Space & Rocket Center (Huntsville) and USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park (Mobile). See all 8 in the city guides.
What is free for families in Alabama?
2 places on our Alabama guides have free admission according to the official site, including Railroad Park (Birmingham) and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (Montgomery).
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