Eats and Treats

Tacky Sweater Christmas Party

December 7, 8 p.m.

Rock Bottom American Pub, $10

Don your tackiest Christmas sweater and come celebrate the season with drinks, appetizers, a DJ and prizes. The $10 for admission will be donated to Bridge Builders.

Baking Cookies with Santa

December 7, 8 - 10:30 a.m.

The Shoppes at EastChase

Bring the kids to Williams-Sonoma to bake and eat treats with the jolly old fellow himself, Santa. The price is $5 and you must RSVP by December 5.

To RSVP call 334-279-6046.

Breakfast with Santa

December 14, 8-10:30 a.m.

Bonefish Grill

The morning will include breakfast and photos and visits from Santa. Participants must register by December 12, by calling 334.279.6046.

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Play

Holiday Memories

December 5-15, Times Vary

Cloverdale Playhouse, $18

HOLIDAY MEMORIES is a charming, heartwarming remembrance of a young man and his family. Set in Depression-era rural Alabama, this play of evocative memories follows the relationship of Buddy (young Truman Capote) and his elderly cousin (Miss Sook) through the holiday season.

For tickets and showtimes, click here.

Living Fit

Jingle Bell Run/Walk

for Arthritis

December 7, 8:31 a.m.

Huntington College

Voted as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, going in for a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others. Wear a holiday

themed costume, or tie bells to your shoelaces.

For more information and to register, click here.

Only Locals Know

Live Nativity Scene

December 14 & 15, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

DeBoer Building, Baptist Health East

For the past three years, Baptist East has hosted a Live Nativity scene with children in costumes and live animals. Attendees are allowed to park and walk up or there will also be a designated driving route for those wishing to stay in cars to view the event. Come out and experience the reason for the season.

Reaching Out

Pike Road's Veterans Collection

December 1-18

Pike Road Town Hall

The Town of Pike Road will be collecting personal care items to benefit local veterans. They are asking for new and opened items to help veterans get through the winter months, such as razors, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, blankets, socks and more.

For a full list of items and for more information click here, or call 334-272-9883.

Cinderella Style Carriage Rides

December 14, 6-10 p.m.

Downtown Montgomery, Commerce/ Tallapoosa Street Corner

$25 for 2 Adults, $5 for children 5-12

MANE and Capitol City Carriage Company will be hosting magical carriage rides to celebrate the holiday season. Proceeds will go to MANE, Montgomery Area Non-traditional Equestrians.

For more information and reservations, call 334-221-2336.

Events

Prattville Christmas Parade

December 6, 7:00 p.m.

Autauga County Courthouse

Kick off the holiday season with the family at the annual Christmas Parade. The theme this year will be "Hometown Christmas."

Tallapoosa St. Goods Artist Shop

December 6, 2 - 8 p.m.

Tallapoosa St., Downtown

Join us December 6th for the opening of Tallapoosa St. Goods Artist Shop: An artist run co-op featuring art and gifts made here in Montgomery, Alabama. Find unique, cool, amazing, original, crazy, colorful, brilliant, devious, beautiful art of all kinds!

For more times and information, click here.

Capital City Christmas Parade

December 6, 5:15 p.m.

Capitol Steps

Following the annual Governor's Tree Lighting, the parade will start at 6 p.m. and conclude at 7:30 with the Mayor's Tree Lighting.

It's a Wonderful Life at the Capri

December 6, 7:30 p.m.

Capri Theatre

One of the most popular American films of all-time and a perennial holiday favorite, It's a Wonderful Life is the story of an angel who helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Don't miss this holiday classic.

Montgomery Ballet's

Christmas Spectacular

December 7, 3, 6 & 9 p.m.

Alley BAR Music Hall

Christmas Spectacular will feature festive dance numbers performed by the incredible dancers of the Montgomery Ballet as well as showcase talented local vocalists who will sing classic Christmas tunes. Come kick off your Holiday Season and get in the holiday spirit with the Montgomery Ballet! 

Tacky Jingle Bell Bowling

December 11, 5:30 p.m.

Brunswick Zone Bowling Center, $5

Put on your tackiest Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes and head out for a night of bowling and fun. The $5 includes 2 games, shoes, pizza and drinks. Teddy Bears will also be collected for donations to Child Protect.

The Montgomery Ballet

Presents The Nutcracker

December 12 - 15

Davis Theatre

The Montgomery Ballet will be performing a two-act production of a classic holiday favorite, The Nutcracker.

For information and tickets, click here.

The Living Christmas Tree

December 13 - 15

First Baptist Church

The Living Christmas Tree has been presented each year since 1981. The sights and sounds of Christmas come to life as you hear beautiful music from the choir of more than 150 singers with a full live orchestra and see the thousands of lights on the decorated tree! The Living Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church is truly a Montgomery Christmas tradition.

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