Friendship Santa 
- Date: Ends Dec. 23
- Location: 5921 McIntosh Rd, Oxford
- Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Santa visits the home of Avery and Kathy Robertson each night Nov 30 – Dec 23 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Stop by for a picture with him and his 17 foot Rudolph or other Christmas decorations. (bring your own camera) After visiting Santa, enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate!
- Dec. 6 – Ugly/Beautiful Christmas sweater/shirt night
- Dec. 7 – Christmas pajama night-polar express theme
- Dec. 13 – Elf Night – Bring your elf to visit Santa
- Dec. 14 – Bring your pets night. (must be on a leash)
- Dec. 21 – Cowboy Santa night – wear your boots and hats
- Dec. 23 – Last day to see Santa. Bring your Santa letters!
The Children’s Nutcracker
- Date: Dec 2-3
- Location: Oxford Performing Arts Center
- Doors: 5:30 pm
- Show: 6:30 pm
- Tickets: $15 – $20
Toys for Kids Golf Classic
- Date: Dec 7
- Location: Pine Hill Country Club
- Format: 4-Person Blind Draw Scramble (A-B-C-D)
- Cost: $50 + Toy for Members | $60 + Toy for Non-Members
Enchanted Evening with Santa
- Date: Dec 7
- Location: Vista Cliffside Restaurant, Cheaha State Park
- Tickets: $25
- Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
A fun nostalgic evening of story time, a visit from St. Nick, a delicious kid friendly buffet, cookie bar, little gifts for the children, and so much more! Limited availability!
To purchase a ticket, email BillieJo.Maxcey@dcnr.alabama.gov or call (256) 488-5885.
The Nutcracker
- Date: Dec 8
- Location: Anniston Performing Arts Center, Presented by Knox Concert Series and First Bank of Alabama
- Tickets: $12 – $25
- Show: 2:00 pm
Anniston Christmas Parade
- Date: Dec 10
- Downtown Anniston
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Rain date: Dec 12
Santa Storytime
- Date: Dec 10
- Location: Public Library of Anniston – Calhoun County
- Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Come and meet the Jolly Old Elf himself in the Children’s Department for a story and a free pictures! Just bring a camera and your little ones for a magical afternoon! Free and open to children of all ages–no registration required! Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
Oxford Christmas Parade
- Date: Dec 12
- Location: Downtown Oxford
- Time: 6:00 pm
Twas the Night Before Christmas
- Date: Dec 12
- Location: Jacksonville Public Library
- Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Wear your jammies, bring your pillows & blankets for some fun holiday stories, crafts and activities!
Christmas with the Atlanta Pops
- Date: Dec 13
- Oxford Performing Arts Center
- Tickets: $25 – $45
- Show: 7:30
Here Comes Santa Paws!
- Date: Dec 14
- Location: Wedding Chapel, Cheaha State Park
- Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
We are pawsitive your furbaby will have a howling good time visiting with Santa this Howliday Season at Cheaha State Park. Be sure to bring your phone or camera to snap the purrfect pawtrait of your furbaby with Santa. Simply pay the $5 per person gate admission fee and join Santa at the Wedding Chapel. For more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256 412-9938.
A Christmas Carol
- Date: Dec 17
- Location: Oxford Performing Arts Center
- Tickets: $19 – $29
- Show: 6:00
Holiday & Hits with Phil Vasser and Lonestar
- Date: Dec 19
- Oxford Performing Arts Center
- Tickets: $39 – $59
- Show: 7:00
Nutcracker Storytime
- Date: Dec 19
- Oxford Public Library
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join us for our Christmas Story Time. This year we have a Nutcracker theme and will be combining all three Story Times into one event. We hope you will join us, December 19th at 10:00 am.
How the Grinch came to the Library
- Date: Dec 20
- Location: Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County
- Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Oh, no! The Grinch is coming to the library! First, we’ll share the iconic story by Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas in a storytime with cookies and cocoa. Then we’ll screen the new movie. It’s all fun and free at the library!
A Tuna Christmas
Date: Dec 20-22
- Location: Oxford Performing Arts Center
- Tickets: $30 – $45
- Shows:
- Dec 20-21 – 7:30 pm
- Dec 22 – 2:30 pm
Mount Crumpit Christmas Breakfast
- Date: Dec 21
- Location: Vista Cliffside Restaurant, Cheaha State Park
- Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am
- Tickets: $15, limited availability
It has been rumored that climbing Mount Cheaha causes one’s heart to grow three sizes and fill with joy…. just like the Grinch! Join us for a fun interactive reading (by Superintendent Renee Raney) of Dr. Seuss’ Grinch, a child friendly breakfast buffet (Green eggs & Ham and Cindy Lou Who Pancakes), refreshing non alcoholic “Mom Mosas” for parents, and some adorable photo opportunities! To purchase a ticket, email BillieJo.Maxcey@dcnr.alabama.gov or call (256) 488-5885.
