This Week's Christmas Event Round-Up 12/9-12/15/13

Christmas is getting closer! Have you decorated your tree yet? We sure haven't. I guess we need to get on that pretty quickly, right?  Last week we went to the Holiday Open House at Old Alabama Town and (even though it was rainy) we really enjoyed ourselves. The kids made candles, Christmas cards and ornaments and we sampled lots of Christmas goodies. We will definitely go back next year. We also had a blast at the Christmas Festival on Saturday at Eastmont Baptist Church.

My top picks for this week are Prattville's Christmas Parade, Christmas on the Coosa and the Live Nativity at Baptist East. My plan is to stop in at Bass Pro while we are there for the parade to get pictures with Santa. Gotta make good use of that gasoline. ;)

Ongoing:

Now thru 12/24/13 Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in Prattville

Free photo with Santa, Free crafts, Free games and activities. See the schedule for times.

Monday 12/9/13

 

5-7 pm Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Tours

1142 S. Perry St. Montgomery. Call for info: 834-3022

Tuesday 12/10/13

7 pm Annual MESSIAH Sing-a-long
River City Church (formerly Dexter Ave. United Methodist Church)
One of the season’s most eagerly awaited holiday traditions, come enjoy this sing-along performance of Handel's Messiah! Members of the community are invited to join in a moving performance of this baroque masterpiece. Seating is by voice part. Non-singers may sit with friends or family, or in areas not reserved for specific voice part. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be offered in the Fellowship Hall following the concert.

 

Wednesday 12/11/13

 

10:30-11 am Tales For Tots Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

This free monthly program offers young children and their families special stories in the galleries, related to works of art in temporary exhibitions or in the Museum's collection. A simple arts and crafts activity is included each time.

 

Friday 12/13/13

7 pm- City of Prattville, The Prattville Pops & Community Chorus Present the Annual Christmas Concert at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville. Enjoy sounds of Christmas and the holidays. FREE. Accepting canned food donations.

Saturday 12/14/13

 

10 am Lowes Build and Grow Train Engine

 

10 am-5 pm Christmas on The Coosa Goldstar Park & Courthouse Veranda

Character Breakfast, Parade, Arts and Crafts, Food vendors, Santa Ski-In, Fireworks

4 pm & 7 pm Living Christmas Tree First Baptist Church, 305 S. Perry St, Montgomery

Musical by the Sanctuary Choir and orchestra. Dress warmly, the sanctuary is cold. Tickets are available after Nov. 26. Suggested price is $5. Call 334-241-5156 or montgomeryfbc.org. Groups are welcome. Childcare is free.

5-8 pm Baptist Health Live Nativity, at the DeBoer building 301 Brown Springs Road in Montgomery.

 

6 pm Prattville Christmas Parade.

Parade begins at 6 pm at the Autauga County courthouse. Floats, dancers, music and lots of candy! FREE

Sunday 12/15/13

4 pm & 7 pm Living Christmas Tree First Baptist Church, 305 S. Perry St, Montgomery

Musical by the Sanctuary Choir and orchestra. Dress warmly, the sanctuary is cold. Tickets are available after Nov. 26. Suggested price is $5. Call 334-241-5156 or montgomeryfbc.org. Groups are welcome. Childcare is free.

 

5-8 pm Baptist Health Live Nativity, at the DeBoer building 301 Brown Springs Road in Montgomery.

 

This Week's Christmas Event Round-Up 12/2-12/8

You guys!!!!! It's my most favorite time of the year!!!!! I LOVE Christmas time and I love Christmas celebrations!

This is a pretty big week around the River Region for Christmas events and I wanted to make sure that you don't miss any.

There are several events coming up that you need to register for ahead of time and those are noted in the descriptions. Don't wait too late to register or you might miss out.

My top picks for this week are the Old Alabama Town Christmas Open House, Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro and at Walmart, all the big Christmas parades on Friday and the Open House at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts!

There are several ongoing events:

12/3-12/8/13 An Eclectic Christmas- “The 2013 outdoor walking tours begin December 3-8 2013. Shows are reserved in 15 minute increments. When Registering please have a primary and secondary choice for date and time ready. We remind you that this is an outdoor night time walking tour. Admission is free, and donations are accepted and appreciated to help with expenses.”

Now thru 12/24/13 Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in Prattville

Free photo with Santa, Free crafts, Free games and activities. See the schedule for times.

 

Monday 12/2/13

5-7 pm Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Tours

1142 S. Perry St. Montgomery 834-3022

Wednesday 12/4/13

1 pm-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

Thursday 12/5/13

1 pm-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

4-7 pm Holiday Open House at Old Alabama Town

Live Holiday Music, Pioneer crafts for children, cookies and cider on the fire, storytelling, costumed guests and more!

5 pm City of Prattville Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland-City Hall

Christmas music by the Prattville Pops and local dance ensembles will perform, including a visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy. After the tree lighting visit Santa at Winter Wonderland in Heritage Park by the fountain downtown and enjoy Christmas carol by the community chorus. FREE

5:30 pm Millbrook Christmas Tree Lighting at Village Green

6 pm City of Wetumpka Tree Lighting Gold Star Park

6:30 pm Huntingdon College Christmas Celebration

6:30 pm Arrival of Saint Nicholas-Flowers Hall, 6:45 Caroling and lighting of the trees, 7:00 A Service of Lessons and Carols-Ligon Chapel FREE

7 pm- Capitol Sounds Christmas concert at Vaughn Forest Baptist Church, 8660 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery. Christmas music including a Holiday Sing-A-Long. FREE

Friday 12/6/13

10 am-6 pm Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Alcazar Shriners 555 E. S. Blvd. Montgomery. FREE admission

1 pm-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

5:15 Governor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at the capital steps. Montgomery. FREE

6 pm Capital City Christmas Parade Parade route from capital steps to city hall. Montgomery. FREE RESCHEDULED

6:30-8 pm Wetumpka Nativity and Luminary Open House FREE Downtown Wetumpka

7 pm Prattville Christmas Parade.

Parade begins at 7pm at the Autauga County courthouse. Floats, dancers, music and lots of candy! FREE RESCHEDULED

6:15 pm Montgomery Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Lister Hill Plaza across from city hall. FREE

Saturday 12/7/13

Baking cookies with Santa at Williams Sonoma

Bake yummy holiday cookies with the big guy himself for just $5. Must RSVP by Dec. 5 by calling 334-279-6046.

8:30 am Breakfast with Santa at Eastdale Mall
Purchase tickets in advance at Eastdale Mall Customer Service. $5 donation per ticket benefits Child Protect. Ticket includes breakfast with Santa from Cinnabon, cookie decorating with Great American Cookie Co. and holiday crafts with Teen Team and Child Protect Junior Executive Board.

9:30 am-12:30 pm Christmas Festival at Eastmont Baptist Church
Admission: One canned good. Christmas Train, Ponies, Breakfast with Angels, Manger Museum, Cotton Candy, Christmas Inflatables, Holiday Entertainment, Games and Prizes and more! 277-6300

10 am-Noon Children’s Christmas Art Project-Creative Arts Center Chestnut St. Prattville

Create holiday artwork to keep or give as a gift. Classes are free but space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Cultural Arts & Special Events Office at 334-595-0854

10 am-6 pm Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Alcazar Shriners 555 E. S. Blvd. Montgomery. FREE admission

10 am-2 pm Free Santa Photos at participating Walmart locations

9 am-Noon Home Depot Kids Workshop: Tic Tac Toe Game

Register online.

11 am-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

1-3pm Children’s Christmas Art Project-Creative Arts Center Chestnut St. Prattville

Create holiday artwork to keep or give as a gift. Classes are free but space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Cultural Arts & Special Events Office at 334-595-0854

1 pm-4 pm Holiday Open House at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Performances by local choral groups and festive studio activities. FREE, but guests are encouraged to bring a canned food donation for Montgomery Area Food Bank or a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

1:30-4 pm Millbrook Christmas Parade and Activities

Parade begins at 2 pm at the sports complex and ends at the intersection at city hall. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will be set up at Village Green Park. Admission is FREE.

5:30-8:30 pm Living Nativity Drive Thru. East Memorial Baptist Church in Prattville. FREE

Sunday 12/8/13

10 am-2 pm Free Santa Photos at participating Walmart locations

11 am-5 pm Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Alcazar Shriners 555 E. S. Blvd. Montgomery. FREE admission

1 pm-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

3-7 pm Historic Cottage Hill Candlelight Tour of Homes

A holiday walking tour of 10 historic homes. Tickets are $10 for adults. Kids 12 and under Free. See the Facebook page for ticket locations.

 

 

 

Disclaimer: We do our best at River Region Family to provide accurate, useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, local newspapers, signs around town and word of mouth. We do our best to confirm details before they are posted here. Sometimes details change or we are given inaccurate information. Whenever possible we link our write-ups to the source in which our information came from and strongly urge you to confirm details before you go. River Region Family is in no way responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities recommended on this site.

Walmart: Free Photo With Santa Starts Today!

Just a heads up! This weekend and next weekend (Nov30-Dec 1 and Dec 7-8), participating Walmart locations will be offing a free 5x7 photo with Santa from 10 am to 2 pm.

Check and see if your store is participating on this list.

Disclaimer: We do our best at River Region Family to provide accurate, useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, local newspapers, signs around town and word of mouth. We do our best to confirm details before they are posted here. Sometimes details change or we are given inaccurate information. Whenever possible we link our write-ups to the source in which our information came from and strongly urge you to confirm details before you go. River Region Family is in no way responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities recommended on this site.

Dollar Tree: 10% off a $10+ Purchase 11/24 Only!

Dollar Tree is having Customer Appreciation Day on Sunday, 11/24/13 and you can save 10% off a $10 or more purchase in-store with this new coupon.

This would be a great time to grab the good stocking stuffers before they disappear or pick up a few rolls of wrapping paper or gift bags.

If you don't have a printer, you may be able to pick up the coupon in store before Sunday. Just call your store to see if they are handing them out.

Christmas 2013 Events Calendar

Yowzers! There are a ton of free/cheap/family events coming up to get ready for Christmas in the River Region. If you know of any more, please leave a comment here or on the Facebook page.

Merry Christmas!

Updated 11/23/13

Ongoing

12/3-12/8/13 An Eclectic Christmas- “The 2013 outdoor walking tours begin December 3-8 2013. Shows are reserved in 15 minute increments. When Registering please have a primary and secondary choice for date and time ready. We remind you that this is an outdoor night time walking tour. Admission is free, and donations are accepted and appreciated to help with expenses.”

Now thru 12/24/13 Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in Prattville

Free photo with Santa, Free crafts, Free games and activities. See the schedule for times.

Saturday 11/24/13

4-6 pm Holiday Mail for Heroes at Eastdale Mall
Holiday Mail for Heroes is a nationwide program, and last year more than 1.8 million cards were distributed to the troops and their families as a part of our annual Holiday Campaign. People in Montgomery can help spread holiday cheer and express thanks for their service. Send a card to a hero!
Thursday 11/28/13

Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday 11/30/13

9 am-Noon Home Depot Kids Workshop: Small Toolbox

Register online.
 

Monday 12/2/13

5-7 pm Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Tours

1142 S. Perry St. Montgomery 834-3022

Wednesday 12/4/13

1 pm-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

Thursday 12/5/13

1 pm-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

4-7 pm Holiday Open House at Old Alabama Town

Live Holiday Music, Pioneer crafts for children, cookies and cider on the fire, storytelling, costumed guests and more!

5 pm City of Prattville Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland-City Hall

Christmas music by the Prattville Pops and local dance ensembles will perform, including a visit from the Sugar Plum Fairy. After the tree lighting visit Santa at Winter Wonderland in Heritage Park by the fountain downtown and enjoy Christmas carol by the community chorus. FREE

5:30 pm Millbrook Christmas Tree Lighting at Village Green

6 pm City of Wetumpka Tree Lighting Gold Star Park

6:30 pm Huntingdon College Christmas Celebration

6:30 pm Arrival of Saint Nicholas-Flowers Hall, 6:45 Caroling and lighting of the trees, 7:00 A Service of Lessons and Carols-Ligon Chapel FREE

7 pm- Capitol Sounds Christmas concert at Vaughn Forest Baptist Church, 8660 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery. Christmas music including a Holiday Sing-A-Long. FREE

Friday 12/6/13

9 am-6 pm Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Alcazar Shriners 555 E. S. Blvd. Montgomery. FREE admission

1 pm-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

5:15 Governor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at the capital steps. Montgomery. FREE

6 pm Capital City Christmas Parade Parade route from capital steps to city hall. Montgomery. FREE RESCHEDULED

6:30-8 pm Wetumpka Nativity and Luminary Open House FREE Downtown Wetumpka

7 pm Prattville Christmas Parade.

Parade begins at 7pm at the Autauga County courthouse. Floats, dancers, music and lots of candy! FREE    RESCHEDULED

6:15 pm Montgomery Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Lister Hill Plaza across from city hall. FREE

Saturday 12/7/13

 

Baking cookies with Santa at Williams Sonoma

Bake yummy holiday cookies with the big guy himself for just $5. Must RSVP by Dec. 5 by calling 334-279-6046.

8:30 am Breakfast with Santa at Eastdale Mall
Purchase tickets in advance at Eastdale Mall Customer Service. $5 donation per ticket benefits Child Protect. Ticket includes breakfast with Santa from Cinnabon, cookie decorating with Great American Cookie Co. and holiday crafts with Teen Team and Child Protect Junior Executive Board.

10 am-Noon Children’s Christmas Art Project-Creative Arts Center Chestnut St. Prattville

Create holiday artwork to keep or give as a gift. Classes are free but space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Cultural Arts & Special Events Office at 334-595-0854

10 am-6 pm Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Alcazar Shriners 555 E. S. Blvd. Montgomery. FREE admission

10 am-2 pm Free Santa Photos at participating Walmart locations

9 am-Noon Home Depot Kids Workshop: Tic Tac Toe Game

Register online.

11 am-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

1-3pm Children’s Christmas Art Project-Creative Arts Center Chestnut St. Prattville

Create holiday artwork to keep or give as a gift. Classes are free but space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Cultural Arts & Special Events Office at 334-595-0854

1 pm-4 pm Holiday Open House at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Performances by local choral groups and festive studio activities. FREE, but guests are encouraged to bring a canned food donation for Montgomery Area Food Bank or a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

1:30-4 pm Millbrook Christmas Parade and Activities

Parade begins at 2 pm at the sports complex and ends at the intersection at city hall. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will be set up at Village Green Park. Admission is FREE.

5:30-8:30 pm Living Nativity Drive Thru. East Memorial Baptist Church in Prattville. FREE

Sunday 12/8/13

10 am-2 pm Free Santa Photos at participating Walmart locations

11 am-5 pm Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Alcazar Shriners 555 E. S. Blvd. Montgomery. FREE admission

1 pm-8 pm Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit 3460 Carter Hill Road. FREE admission.

3-7 pm Historic Cottage Hill Candlelight Tour of Homes

A holiday walking tour of 10 historic homes. Tickets are $10 for adults. Kids 12 and under Free. See the Facebook page for ticket locations.

Monday 12/9/13

5-7 pm Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Tours

1142 S. Perry St. Montgomery 834-3022

Friday 12/13/13

7 pm- City of Prattville, The Prattville Pops & Community Chorus Present the Annual Christmas Concert at Glynwood Baptist Church in Prattville. Enjoy sounds of Christmas and the holidays FREE

Saturday 12/14/13

10 am Lowes Build and Grow Train Engine

10 am-5 pm Christmas on The Coosa Goldstar Park & Courthouse Veranda

Character Breakfast, Parade, Arts and Crafts, Food vendors, Santa Ski-In, Fireworks

5 pm Prattville Christmas Parade

 

5-8 pm Baptist Health Live Nativity, at the DeBoer building 301 Brown Springs Road in Montgomery.

Sunday 12/15/13

5-8 pm Baptist Health Live Nativity, at the DeBoer building 301 Brown Springs Road in Montgomery.

Monday 12/16/13

5-7 pm Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House Tours

1142 S. Perry St. Montgomery 834-3022

Thursday 12/19/13

Capital City Christmas Parade

Saturday 12/21/13

8 am-10 am Breakfast with Santa at Panera Bread
Enjoy breakfast and a visit with Santa for just $10. Make reservations by calling 334-279-6046.

Wednesday 12/25/13

Merry Christmas!