Christmas in Oxford!

We’re excited to celebrate Christmas with you in Oxford, Alabama this December! There’s something for everyone as city departments, local businesses, and organizations come together to bring you a festive lineup of events. From holiday lights to special performances, there are so many ways to get into the Christmas spirit! Join us and take part in these amazing events that make this season truly special in Oxford!

*Please note that any individual component may be canceled, modified, or rescheduled. Please follow us on Facebook @The City of Oxford, Alabama to keep up with the latest updates!

 

Festival of Lights
November 22 - December 24, 2024

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A drive-through holiday light show & Santa’s Village sponsored by First Bank of Alabama and the City of Oxford. New This Year: Snow! And Gift Cards! $10 Card for Big Time Entertainment *while supplies last! Tickets are available at the gate or by visiting the website at oxfordlights.com.

Address: Choccolocco Park Sports Complex; 954 Leon Smith Parkway, Oxford, AL 36203

Weekday tickets  (Mondays - Thursdays) are $25 per carload, and weekend tickets (Fridays - Sundays) are $30 per carload.

Weeknights from 5pm until 9pm and weekends from 5pm until 10pm, through December 12. Beginning December 13, the hours each night will be 5pm through 10pm.

 
 

Festival of Lights *DISCOUNT NIGHTS*

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***Please note that special night discounted admission is available with proof of residence/occupation (work ID, badge, or other identification).

 
 

Christmas Decorating Contest
NOW through Friday, December 6

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2024 Holiday Decorating Contest sponsored by the Oxford Arts Council! Submission Period Ends: Friday, December 6.

The Categories are: Business, Best Lighting, Downtown Oxford Residential, Most Beautiful, Most Christmas Spirit, Most Creative, Most Traditional, Reason for the Season, and Winter Wonderland.

Nominations for homes or businesses to be considered can be made by calling 311 or by sending an email to: oxfordartscouncil@gmail.com

Please give the name, address, and phone number of the nominee. The community will have a chance to vote for their favorite decorations on the Oxford Arts Council Facebook page from Saturday, December 7 until Monday, December 9.

Awards will be presented by Mayor Alton Craft and will include certificates, yard signs, and two tickets to “Christmas with the Pops: A Holiday World Tour.”

The awards presentation to announce winners will be at the Oxford Performing Arts Center in The Studio on December 15, 2024. A reception for the winners will be at 5:30pm and the awards presentation will be at 6:00pm.

 
 

OPAC's December Shows

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For more information on showtimes and tickets, visit oxfordpac.org for all the details!

 
 

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 7, 2024

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Date/Times: Saturday, December 7 - Three Sessions Available: 8:00-9:00am, 9:15-10:15am, & 10:30-11:30am

Join us for Breakfast with Santa, presented by the Oxford City Schools Education Foundation! Enjoy a delicious breakfast of IHOP pancakes and sausage served by cheerful elves, then meet your favorite holiday characters. Children can take photos with Santa, Frosty, Rudolph, Elsa, Olaf, the Grinch, Beauty and the Beast, and many more! Each child will also receive a free Christmas book to take home, adding to the magic of the season. Tickets are $10. Everyone must have a ticket to enter! Click here to buy tickets.

Address: Oxford High School Cafeteria; 1 Yellow Jacket Drive, Oxford, AL 36203

 
 

Oxford Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Date/Time: Thursday, December 12 - 6pm

All information requests, applications, and guidelines/rules are overseen by the official Oxfordfest Committee. All inquiries should be directed to Oxfordfest directly. More information can be found here

Address: Historic Downtown Oxford; 400 Main Street, Oxford, AL 36203

 

 
 

Christmas Senior Dance
Friday, December 13, 2024

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Date/Time: Friday, December 13 - 6:30-9:30pm

Join us for the Christmas Senior Dance, hosted by the Oxford Parks and Recreation Department! Enjoy a festive evening of live entertainment by Ryan Robertson with Alabama Rain. Admission is just $5 per person and includes a light meal and drinks. For more information, please call the Civic Center office at 256-831-2660. Don’t miss out on this fun, holiday-filled event!

Address: Oxford Civic Center; 401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL 36203

 

 
 

Community Health Series: Holiday Wellness
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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Date/Time: Tuesday, December 17 - 10:00am-12:00pm

December's Community Health Series will focus on "Holiday Wellness." This is a FREE event!

At this event, you'll learn more about holiday wellness and self-care during the holidays. Enjoy music from Ryan Robertson with Alabama Rain, Flu Shots available, Blood Pressure/Sugar checks, Hearing and Vision checks, and hear from multiple vendors on what services they offer or how they can help you! Also, get a chance to participate in give aways & win door prizes!

Address: Oxford Civic Center; 401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL 36203

 

 
 

Fun with Science (Snowball Fight)
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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Date/Time: Tuesday, December 17 - 1:00pm & 3:45pm

It’s time for winter! Can we make our own snow? Let’s test it out! Plus a special take-home experiment.

Theme: Snowball Fight, Ages: Elementary

Address: Oxford Public Library; ​110 East 6th Street, Oxford, AL 36203

 

 
 

*FREE* 2024 Christmas Movie Festival
December 21-24, 2024

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The Oxford Performing Arts Center will have its 11th annual FREE Christmas Movie Festival from December 21 - 24! This December, visit OPAC to catch movies that the whole family will enjoy! Classic movies like: It’s A Wonderful Life, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Stole Christmas, ELF, and Christmas Vacation.

In lieu of admission, guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items which will be provided directly to local charitable organizations. For more information about showtimes and dates, please visit: oxfordpac.org.

Address: Oxford Performing Arts Center; ​100 Choccolocco St #200, Oxford, AL 36203

 

 
 
 
 

Download the schedule below!

 
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