Shelby County Holiday Parades
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Lookout for Shelby County holiday parades to process through a town near you. Check each city’s website for more information.
Alabaster: Dec. 7, 10 a.m., Highway 31 South
Calera: Dec. 7, 6 p.m., Highway 31 Calera
Chelsea: Dec. 21, 10 a.m., Chelsea Middle School to Winn-Dixie
Columbiana: Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Downtown Columbiana
Helena: Dec. 7, 1 p.m., Highway 261
Montevallo: Dec. 5, 6 p.m., Downtown Montevallo
Pelham: Dec. 14, 5 p.m., Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
Christmas in Helena
Friday, Dec. 6 | 5-9 p.m.
Helena Old Town
Christmas in Helena will feature a holiday market with a variety of local artisans’ wares and food vendors, too. Santa Claus will make an appearance on Main Street, and band OverDrive and the Helena High School Choir will take the stage, performing family friendly, holiday renditions. With food, live music, activities and more, this night will be fun for all, and this event is free and open to the public. The city of Helena will light the city’s official Christmas tree to end the night right.
Holiday Artist Market
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shelby County Arts Center
105 West College Street
Showcasing local artists’ work, the Shelby County Arts Council’s annual holiday artist market is back this December! Peruse vendors selling handmade items including paintings, pottery, woodwork, fiber art, photography, Christmas ornaments and more. Learn more about this annual market here.
Colonial Christmas Lunches and Tours
Dec. 10-14 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or Noon-2:30 p.m.
American Village
American Village offers a one-of-a-kind experience each Christmas season, allowing customers to eat, drink and be merry with patriots of the past, including Mrs. Eliza Hamilton. Attendees will learn about Christmas traditions in the 18th Century and will enjoy the 188-acre campus adorned in Christmas décor. Pre-reservations are required. Tickets are $40 per person. Admission includes lunch, a guided tour and time to explore American Village firsthand, too. To order tickets, call (205) 665-3535 ext. 1031.
The 30th Annual Meadow Brook Run
Saturday, Dec. 21 | 9 a.m. – 5K (Finish around the lakes)
10 a.m. – One-Mile Fun Run
Celebrating a milestone anniversary, the 30th annual Meadow Brook Run 5K and 10K is the perfect way to get in a run this season. Walkers and pets on leashes are welcome, too. The run starts at 1100 Corporate Parkway. The entry fees are voluntary, tax-deductible contributions to “The Jesus Video Project of Alabama.” Organizers suggest donating between $15-$25, but each donation amount is up to the runners, themselves. Visit here for more details.
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