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20 things to do in Alabama

Hangout Music Festival

May 17-19, 2024 Event

Who could anticipate a 2010 spontaneous gathering of the beach and music lovers would evolve into a large-scale American festival?

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

all year round Event

One of the world's largest festivals dedicated to the "Bard of Avon"

The Lights Fest Atlanta

June 29, 2024 Event

Launch your light together with thousands of families

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

May 2-4, 2024 Event

Beach season kick off with dozens of bright balloons

Alabama Auto Show

April 7–11, 2024 Event

Discover vehicles from all over the world

Christmas Lights in Alabama

mid-November–mid-January Event

Award-winning displays light up waterfronts, parks, and botanical gardens

Mobile Mardi Gras

February 14–March 4, 2025 Event

The oldest carnival in the U.S. held since 1703

Alabama National Fair

October 4–14, 2024 Event

Ten days of family fun at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery

Fall Foliage in Alabama

late October–early November Nature

Explore the scenic southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains

St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 14–17, 2025 Event

One of the largest annual holidays in Birmingham is all about food, music, and having a good time

Alabama Decatur Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic

May 25–26, 2024 Event

The oldest hot-air balloon race in the mid-South goes back to 1978

Hummingbirds

March 20–October 20 Nature

Catch a glimpse of tiny wonder-birds in Alabama

Alabama Comic Convention

September 28–29, 2024 Event

Prepare your favorite cosplay costumes!

Gulf Shores 4th of July

July 4, 2024 Event

Two major street parties celebrate America's Independence Day

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

March 2–December 20, 2024 Activity

Take a memorable ride on a historic train from Alabama's official railroad museum

Wetumpka Christmas on the Coosa

December 14, 2024 Event

Experience an all-day Christmas extravaganza in the City of Natural Beauty

Christmas on the River in Demopolis

December 7, 2024 Event

Book your first Saturday of December to witness one of the best holiday events in the Southeast!

Lights, Camera, Christmas Decatur Christmas Parade

December 7, 2024 Event

Holiday entertainment in the River City

Jubilee Renaissance Faire

November 23–24, 2024 Event

An awe-inspiring festival, where history collides with fantasy

Alabama Renaissance Faire

October 26–27, 2024 Event

Visit one of the major tourist events in the Southeast

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