Cullman Christkindlmarkt
Through Dec. 23 | Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Sundays, noon- 8 p.m. | Open seven days a week beginning Dec. 11 | Admission: Free | www.cullmanchristkindlmarkt.com
7th Annual Christmas at the Grotto
Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-7, Dec. 11-23 | 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and noon-8 p.m., Sundays; lights on at 5 p.m. | Ave Maria Grotto | Admission: Adults $12 | Seniors $10 | Military/first responders $9 | Teens (13–17) $10 | Kids (5–12) $9 | Kids 4 and younger FREE | Wagon rides (Dec 13 and 14 only) $5. Don’t miss the Grotto’s BIG weekend Dec 13 and 14! Live music, food trucks, horse-drawn wagon rides and Santa! | www.avemariagrotto.com
23rd Annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park
Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, Dec. 10-23, Dec. 26-28 (Christmas lights only) | 5-9 p.m. | Sportsman Lake Park | Admission is $10 per car and $20 per bus | Enjoy a drive-through Christmas light display. Santa will be there, and there will be horse and carriage rides on select nights. Magical Christmas Train rides! | www.facebook.com/SportsmanLakePark
Cozy Christmas Paint Night
Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 5 p.m. | Wissota Chophouse Cullman | $46.50 — includes watercolor intro class, appetizer of choice, tax and gratuity. | www.facebook.com/WissotaCullman
Town of West Point Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, Dec. 5 | Event starts at 5:30 p.m. | Tree lighting at 6:30 | West Point Town Hall | West Point High School Jazz Band will perform, as will Santa and Mrs. Claus. Letters to Santa. Free cookies, candy and hot chocolate. | Facebook/West Point, Town of
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 7-10 a.m. | Berlin Community Center | Plates are donation only. All proceeds assist Santa with Christmas. Pancakes, bacon/sausage. Dine-in plates include a drink. | www.facebook.com/berlinfireandrescue
Cullman VFW and Auxiliary Post 2214 Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Cullman VFW | Join Santa for breakfast. Get a picture with Santa. Kids get a present from Santa. Craft. Free and open to public. RSVP with age/gender of each child attending by Dec. 2 at Gina.Adams78@gmail.com. | www.facebook.com/cullmanVFWPost
36th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec. 6 | noon | Route: Michele Street and U.S. Highway 31 South to Park Street, ending at Veterans Park. | Bring your family and friends to enjoy the holiday spirit as floats, bands and community groups fill the streets with Christmas cheer! Presented by the Hanceville Civitan Club. | www.facebook.com/hancevillecivitan
Make & Take Grapevine Wreath Event
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 2-4 p.m. | North Alabama Agriplex | $35 | Register at https://tinyurl.com/grapevinewreath2025
Baileyton Senior Center Community Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Baileyton Senior Center | Everyone welcome! Hot dogs, chips, popcorn, sno-cones and drinks. Free picture with Santa! Each child will receive a candy bag and a gift. | Facebook/Baileyton Senior Center
Cookies & Story Time with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Sunday, Dec. 7 | Noon and 1 p.m. | Karma’s Coffee House | Every child will receive a free cookie to enjoy while listening to holiday stories read by the jolliest couple from the North Pole! Bring the whole family and kick off the holiday season with us! | https://tinyurl.com/KarmaCHSanta
Town of South Vinemont Christmas in the Park
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 4-6 p.m. | Vinemont Walking Trail/Art Park | Santa Claus, cookies and hot chocolate. | www.facebook.com/townofsouthvinemont
Curt’s Closet Christmas Open House
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 4-6 p.m. | Curt’s Closet | Enjoy a cozy cup of cocoa, fresh cookies and a picture with Santa while soaking in the holiday spirit. This is also a special opportunity to step behind the scenes at Curt’s Closet…We can’t wait to celebrate with our friends, neighbors and community members while sharing the heart of Curt’s Closet this Christmas season. | https://tinyurl.com/cccoh25
Christmas on the Corner Family Meal
Thursday, Dec. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church | Free, family-style Christmas meal and celebration hosted at St. John’s in partnership with The Link of Cullman County. The St. John’s team is preparing a lush Christmas meal of roasted pork loin, roasted potatoes, green beans and rolls with PLENTY of desserts and treats! Please join us for Christmas caroling, treats, a Christmas reading and a visit from Old Saint Nick himself! Toys will be provided for all children age 12 and younger. Seating is limited and you MUST RSVP. Stop by The Link or call 256-775-0028 to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to ring in the Christmas season with you! | www.facebook.com/TheLinkofCullmanCounty
Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, Dec. 13 | 7-10 p.m. | Lucy’s on 3rd | Join Southern Ghost Girls for a festive night full of suspense and fun! Solve the mystery while enjoying great company, a delicious meal and holiday vibes. A portion of the proceeds will go to Toys of Joy in Cullman to help a family in need at Christmastime. For more information, call 205-305-5098 | https://tinyurl.com/Lucyson3
Vinemont Community Lunch for Seniors
Monday, Dec. 15 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Vinemont Community Center | 55 and older | Come join us! We will be having a pie/cake contest; bring your best holiday pie/cake for a chance to win a $25 Walmart gift card. Hope to see you all there, and Happy Holidays. | www.facebook.com/townofsouthvinemont
Cullman County Commission on Aging Senior Christmas Party
Tuesday, Dec. 16 |Doors open at 9 a.m. | Event starts at 10 | Cullman OmniPlex | We’re inviting all Cullman County seniors (ages 55+) to come celebrate the season with music, door prizes, food, laughter and holiday cheer. This year’s celebration will be brighter, jollier and more joyful than ever – you won’t want to miss it! | Reserve your spot by Dec. 4, by calling 256-734-1241 | www.facebook.com/coacullman
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