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Christmas Lights in Homewood, AL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Homewood this season are Magic of Lights at Alabama Adventure (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course (Nov 21 – Jan 4). We've mapped 2 displays in Homewood and 23 more nearby (6 tree lightings, 5 neighborhoods, 4 drive-thrus). 18 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Edgewood Homewood Lights

Neighborhood · Homewood, AL · Free

Near Homewood (within 25 miles)

Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo

Walk-thru · Birmingham, AL · See website (ride tickets sold separately)

Opens soon

1.7 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Wacky Tacky Light Tour

Event · Birmingham, AL · Ticketed (individual seats or private party bus)

Opens soon

4.2 miDec 10 – Dec 17

Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course

Drive-thru · Birmingham, AL · $25 per car Mon-Thu; $35 Fri-Sun and Dec 24-25

Opens soon Music

11 miNov 21 – Jan 4

Rocket Around the Christmas Tree Trail

Event · Gardendale, AL · Free

Opens soon

12 miFrom Dec 3

Magic of Lights at Alabama Adventure

Drive-thru · Bessemer, AL · About $30-38 per car in 2025; check the park for 2026 pricing

Opens soon

13 miNov 20 – Jan 2

Bama Lights

Home display · Pinson, AL · Free (donations to Magic Moments)

Opens soon Music

20 miNov 26 – Dec 25

Vulcan Magical Nights

Walk-thru · Birmingham, AL · Adults $10, seniors $8, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free (2024)

Music

1.1 mi

Glow Wild

Walk-thru · Birmingham, AL · 2025: adults from $18.95, ages 2-12 from $11.95

1.7 mi

Biltmore Estates of Vestavia

Neighborhood · Vestavia Hills, AL · Free

Music

1.8 mi

Vestavia Hills Tree Lighting Festival

Tree lighting · Vestavia Hills, AL · Free

2.5 mi

Birmingham Downtown Tree Lighting (Regions)

Tree lighting · Birmingham, AL · Free

3.1 mi

Birmingham City Hall Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Birmingham, AL · Free

3.2 mi

Lights on Ridgely Drive

Home display · Vestavia Hills, AL · Free

Music

4.2 mi

Hoover Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hoover, AL · Free

6.0 mi

Irondale Believes Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Irondale, AL · Free

7.0 mi

Warrington Circle Lights

Neighborhood · Birmingham, AL · Free

Music

7.7 mi

Lights of Noel

Drive-thru · Birmingham, AL · 2025: car $25 weekdays, $35 weekends and holidays

11 mi

Bessemer Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Bessemer, AL · Free

11 mi

Magic of Lights at Splash Adventure

Drive-thru · Bessemer, AL · 2025: standard car about $30-38

13 mi

Cloutier Christmas Lights

Home display · Chelsea, AL · Free

Music

14 mi

Richardson Family Light Show

Neighborhood · Alabaster, AL · Free (canned food drive)

Music

16 mi

Trussville Community Caroling and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Trussville, AL · Free

19 mi

Peppertree 'Santa's House'

Neighborhood · Trussville, AL · Free

19 mi

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Christmas lights in Homewood: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Homewood?

Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights at Alabama Adventure (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course (Nov 21 – Jan 4) and Wacky Tacky Light Tour (Dec 10 – Dec 17). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Homewood, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Homewood?

Free options include Rocket Around the Christmas Tree Trail, Vulcan Magical Nights, Edgewood Homewood Lights and Richardson Family Light Show. 18 of the 25 displays near Homewood are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Homewood?

Yes. Magic of Lights at Alabama Adventure (About $30-38 per car in 2025; check the park for 2026 pricing), Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course ($25 per car Mon-Thu; $35 Fri-Sun and Dec 24-25) and Magic of Lights at Splash Adventure (2025: standard car about $30-38). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Homewood?

Yes. Lights of Noel at the Birmingham Race Course, Vulcan Magical Nights and Richardson Family Light Show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Homewood?

The earliest Homewood-area displays turn on Nov 20, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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