Calera Main Street will host the inaugural Nerd Fest on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. The event will be a convention for fans of pop culture, cosplay, anime and K-pop.

Act of Congress will perform at the Song Theater in Columbiana on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The kickoff to Calera’s inaugural Festival of Trees will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23. The community is invited to purchase and decorate a tree of their own to showcase a business, favorite charity or personal decorating talent. The city will also light its annual Christmas tree at the event that night at 6 p.m.

The Montevallo Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Christmas parade on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in downtown Montevallo. A tree lighting will kick the night off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the parade at 6 p.m. where families will line the street in anticipation of Santa’s arrival.

The city of Columbiana will hold its popular annual Christmas parade on Friday, Dec. 6 down Main Street. Gather at Old Mill Square for food trucks, hot chocolate, musical performances and more ahead of the parade, which will feature several floats all leading up to Santa pulling down Main Street.

The city of Vincent will celebrate the holiday season with its Christmas Parade and celebrations on Friday, Dec. 6 starting at 4 p.m. There will be food trucks and craft parades with the parade set for 6 p.m. There will also be post-parade activities.

The town of Mt Laurel will host its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The city of Alabaster will host its annual Christmas Parade on U.S. 31 on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Parade theme still hasn’t been announced, but visitors will line the streets to see their favorite holiday-themed floats while they await for Santa Claus during the big finale.

On Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m., the city of Helena will host its annual Christmas Parade. The 53rd edition of the event, the parade will feature a “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” theme. Floats will make their way through Old Town as families enjoy the holiday festivities ahead of a visit from Santa.

Christmas on the Farm at Old Baker Farm will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5-8 p.m. in Harpersville. The event includes cookies with Santa, Christmas tree lighting, a classic Christmas movie, s’mores pit, vendors, food trucks, a choir and a live Nativity scene. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m., and a […]

The city of Calera’s annual Christmas parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. This year’s theme will focus on Winter Wonderland, so bundle up and join the city for a magical night full of holiday cheer as you await for Santa’s appearance. You are still welcome to sign up a float for […]