With many options for holiday events, Hoover creates a picturesque backdrop for celebration - and our events calendar is bursting with opportunities to embrace the season’s charm. Join us in welcoming the warmth of the holidays and discovering all the wonderful happenings in Hoover.
November
November 2-3: Moss Rock Festival; 10am-5pm at Hoover Metropolitan Complex
This one-of-a-kind, outdoor fall weekend welcomes thousands of visitors annually to explore Nature, Art + Design, Smart Living and more as saturated colors settle into the season. Grab friends and family and join us for the eco-creative 19th year, plus MRF’s favorite signature events!
November 3: Out of the Darkness Community Walk; 1pm at Veterans Park
The Central Alabama Out of the Darkness Community Walk is held to raise awareness for suicide prevention. This event is free. Participants are encouraged to set a personal fundraising goal of $150, but it’s not required. Registration opens at 1 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 2:30 p.m. For more details and to register, visit afsp.org.
November 15-16: Friends Book Sale; Nov. 15, 9am-5pm; Nov. 16, 10am-5pm at The Hoover Public Library
The Friends of Hoover Library present the Friends Book Sale. Find spectacular deals on used books and media.
November 21-23: Market Noel; Nov. 21, 10am-8pm; Nov. 22, 10am-6pm.; Nov. 23, 9am-5pm at The Finley Center
Market Noel, presented by The Junior League of Birmingham, brings together more than 100 unique and diverse vendors from across the country for a four-day shopping event. Visit marketnoel.net for tickets and details about special events such as Preview Noel, JLB Hearts Birmingham, Milk and Cookies with Santa and Brunch with the Big Guy.
December
December 3: City of Hoover Christmas Tree Lighting, 6pm at Hoover City Hall
The Hoover Christmas Tree Lighting will be an evening filled with festive cheer as the high band and choir perform holiday tunes. Santa will make his entrance on a fire truck and light refreshments will be available.
December 3: Brock’s Gap Christmas Market, 4-8pm at Brock’s Gap Brewery
Hoover’s favorite brewery is hosting the 2nd Annual Brock’s Gap Christmas Market, featuring more than 40 local artisans and crafters, small businesses, food trucks and live music.
December 5-6: Christmas Jazz Show, 7-9pm at The Hoover Public Library
Enjoy a Christmas Jazz show featuring Longineu Parsons and Tina Fabrique. They will perform a tribute to music legends Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald alongside a world class band.
December 7: Bluff Park Christmas Parade at 10am
Starting at Shades Cliff Pool, this beloved community parade winds through Bluff Park. Enthusiastic children and local groups ride on floats towed by trucks and tractors, often tossing candy and treats to the crowd. Join in the fun with music, a float contest and plenty of family-friendly activities!
December 7: Bluff Park 8k and Kids 1k, 7:30am at Bluff Park United Methodist Church
The Bluff Park 8K highlights running at one of the highest points in Birmingham as the course rolls through the heart of Bluff Park including historic Park Avenue. The race starts and finishes at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. All registrants receive a t-shirt and post-race breakfast. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Register at https://runsignup.com/bluffpark8k.
December 7-8: Hoover Helps VIP Cocktail Party & Ho Ho Hoover Open House; Dec. 7, 7pm-11pm; Dec. 8, 2 -5pm at Hoover Randall Home and Gardens
The Hoover Helps VIP Cocktail Party will include a Wine Pull, Bling Tree and a silent auction as well as the chance to take home Tiffany jewelry! Tickets are $55 per person. The Ho Ho Hoover Open House will be an afternoon of holiday fun with Santa, hot chocolate, sweets, samples from local restaurants and performances from Hoover and Spain Park high school students. Tickets are $10 and children under 12 are free! For more information and tickets visit hooverhelps.org.
December 21-22: The Nutcracker; Dec. 21 at 2pm and 7pm; Dec. 22 at 2:30 pm and 7pm at Oak Mountain High School
See the Alabama Dance Academy’s The Nutcracker and experience this beloved classic. Perfect for audiences of all ages, don’t miss your chance to celebrate the holidays with this unforgettable performance! Go to alabamadanceacademy.com/the-nutcracker.html for tickets and details.
December 24: The Santa Run
The Santa Run, an annual tradition held by the Hoover Fire Department, will take place on Christmas Eve! Santa will parade around town in a fire truck to nearly every street in the city before it’s time to put the kids to bed. The schedule will be released close to Christmas Eve at hooverfire.org.