Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Vestavia Hills for 2026. The lighted Holiday Parade and Party in the Park fill Liberty Park’s Great Lawn on Sunday, December 6, with a new tree lit at the end, and Santa hosts breakfast at the Civic Center on Saturday, December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Alabama Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Vestavia Hills
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Vestavia Hills
- Holiday Parade & Party in the Park: Sunday, December 6, 4 pm
- Rain date: December 13
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, 7:30 to 10 am
- Both: part of the city’s Holiday in the Hills
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Holiday Parade & Party in the Park
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 4 pm (rain date December 13)
- Where: The Great Lawn and The Bray, Liberty Park, Vestavia Hills, AL (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Vestavia Hills moved its holiday parade to a later 4 pm start so floats can add lights, and it ends with a Party in the Park on the Great Lawn at Liberty Park.
A new large outdoor Christmas tree on the Great Lawn is lit at the close of the parade, a second tree lighting on top of the city’s official one at the Civic Center.
Parent tip: Stay after the parade for the Great Lawn tree lighting, and keep December 13 in mind as the rain date.
- Host
- City of Vestavia Hills, Holiday in the Hills (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Great Lawn and The Bray, Liberty Park, Vestavia Hills, AL (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 to 10 am
- Where: Vestavia Hills Civic Center, Vestavia Hills, AL (opens in maps)
- Cost: See the City of Vestavia Hills for tickets
- Ages: Kids
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Santa joins Vestavia Hills families for an early Saturday breakfast at the Civic Center, part of the city’s Holiday in the Hills lineup.
It is a morning event, so kids can share their wish lists over breakfast and still have the rest of the weekend free.
Parent tip: Plan for an early start and bring a camera for a photo with Santa between bites.
- Host
- City of Vestavia Hills, Holiday in the Hills (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Vestavia Hills Civic Center, Vestavia Hills, AL (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Alabama Christmas train rides page.
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When each Vestavia Hills Christmas event for kids happens
Go to the parade on December 6 and stay for the Great Lawn tree lighting, then book the family into Breakfast with Santa the next Saturday morning.
- Holiday Parade & Party in the ParkVestavia Hills · Dec 6
- Breakfast with SantaVestavia Hills · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Alabama Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery and Huntsville. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Vestavia Hills Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Vestavia Hills this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, for 2026: the Holiday Parade and Party in the Park on December 6 and Breakfast with Santa on December 12.
When is the Vestavia Hills Christmas parade?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 4 pm at the Great Lawn and The Bray in Liberty Park, with a rain date of December 13. A tree lighting follows the parade.
Why does the Vestavia Hills parade start later this year?
The city moved the start to 4 pm so parade entries can add lights to their floats for a more festive look.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Vestavia Hills?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 7:30 to 10 am at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center.
Who do I contact about Vestavia Hills holiday events?
Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation’s Event Coordinator at mburnett@vhal.org or 205.978.0153.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Alabama?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Alabama Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Vestavia Hills on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.