CULLMAN, Ala. – Loading the family in the car and cruising around gazing at the twinkling Christmas lights has long been a favorite holiday activity. It could be considered the ultimate socially-distanced event. In a year full of cancellations and bad news, this time-honored tradition will continue in many places in and around Cullman County. Here are a few that your family can enjoy.
Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park
When– 5pm-10pm Dec. 4,6,9,10,12,13,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23 (weather-permitting) Drive-thru only Dec. 26-27
Cost- $10 per vehicle; sleigh rides are an additional $5
Where- 1544 Sportsman Lake Road, Cullman
Hanceville Civitan Tinsel Trail
When- now through Jan. 1
Cost- free
Where- Hanceville Veterans Memorial Park
4D Farm Country Christmas
When- The farm will be open from 3-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday from Dec. 5-20. The drive-thru light show is open Wednesday-Sunday from 5-9 p.m.
Cost- $14.95 + tax per person includes attractions and light trail. For $5, treat cards are also available for purchase- they include treat kits as well as feed for the farm animals. For those just wanting to drive through the Country Christmas Light Trail, the cost is $10 per vehicle.
Where- 7182 County Road 703, Cullman
2nd Annual Christmas at the Grotto
When- Dec. 4,5 – 4-9 p.m.
Dec. 10,11,12 – 4-9 p.m.
Dec. 17,18 – 4-9 p.m.
Dec. 19 – noon-9 p.m.
Dec. 26 – 4-9 p.m.
Dec. 30,31 – 4-9 p.m.
Cost- Adults – $6
Students – $3
Children 3 and younger – free
Where- Ave Maria Grotto 1600 St. Bernard Drive SE Cullman, Alabama
The Wilbanks Family Light Display (Residential)
When: Now through Christmas
Cost- Free
Where- U.S. Highway 278 West across from Spring Hill Baptist Church
Christmas in the Park- Arab
When- Now-Dec. 31 dusk-9:30 p.m.
Cost- Free
Where- Arab City Park, 844 Shoals Creek Trail NE, Arab
www.facebook.com/christmasintheparkarab
Christmas Lights at Palisades Park in Oneonta
When- Through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 24 & 25) 5-9 p.m.
Cost- Free with donations accepted
Where- 1225 Palisades Pkwy., Oneonta
Bama Lights in Pinson
When- Now until Christmas Day 5-9:30 p.m. (tune car radio to 88.1 FM)
Cost- Free but donations appreciated, with donations benefiting Magic Moments
Where- 8333 West Hill Road, Pinson
Christmas at the Falls (Noccalula)
When- Now through Dec. 23 & Dec. 26- Jan. 2 from 5-9 p.m. weekdays and 3-9 p.m. on weekends
Cost- Tickets sold online only with time slots to choose from. Visit www.noccalulafallspark.com.
Where- 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden
Grand Menorah Lighting at The Summit
When: Sunday, Dec. 13, 5-6 p.m.
Cost: Free, www.menorahlighting.com
Where: REI parking lot at the Summit in Birmingham, 335 Summit Blvd.
Wonderland Under Warrior (Rickwood Caverns State Park)
When- Dec. 4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13, 16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23 from 2-8 p.m.- time slots will be available throughout each day and reservations are highly recommended (www.alapark.com/parks/rickwood-caverns-state-park/wonderland-under-warrior)
Cost- $10 per person 4 and older
Where- 370 Rickwood Park Road, Warrior
Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo- An Animal Lantern Celebration
When- Now-Jan. 18 from 5-9 p.m. on select nights Wednesday-Sunday
Cost- Varies with reservations required- www.birminghamzoo.com/glowwild
Where- Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham
Huntsville Botanical Gardens- Galaxy of Lights
When- Now-Jan. 2 5:30-9 p.m. (driving nights)
Cost- Prices starting at $23 per vehicle with up to 10 passengers. Tickets must be purchased at www.hsvbg.org/galaxy.
Where- Huntsville Botanical Gardens, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. SW, Huntsville
2020 Spectacle of Lights- Decatur
When- Dec. 17-20 from 5-10 p.m.
Cost- Free
Where- interactive map available at www.decaturdowntown.org or www.decaturjaycees.com.
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