Now until December 2: The Coosa Valley Medical Center Foundation is once again having the Tree of Love. This is a cherished holiday tradition that brings our community together in celebration and remembrance. Each light, just $2, can be dedicated to honor or commemorate someone special in your life. For just $3 per light, we’ll send a notification card to your honoree or their family, sharing your thoughtful gift. Then, join us as we illuminate the Tree of Love on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for a joyful evening filled with festive refreshments, Christmas fun, and community spirit, all in support of the CVMC Foundation’s mission to promote health and wellness throughout the Coosa Valley region.
Sylacauga Parks and Recreation is excited to host an encore Merry and Bright Ornament Night after such a positive response to the first event! The additional workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 2, at 6:00 PM at the J. Craig Smith Community Center. Participants may choose from a selection of provided designs or submit a personal photo in advance to be sublimated onto their ornament—creating a meaningful keepsake or a thoughtful holiday gift. After sublimation, attendees can add seasonal embellishments to complete their custom creations. Registration is open and easy! Community members may sign up online at Sylacauga.Recdesk.com, or come by the J. Craig Smith Community Center during normal business hours.
Now until December 5: The Maxye Veazey Senior Center is taking food donations for senior adults in need through December 5, 2025. See the list of what they need on Sylacauga Parks and Recreation’s Facebook page.
Now until December 13: The Holly Jolly Glow in the Dark Pickleball Tournament is December 13, 2025 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Childersburg Recreation Center. Entry fee is $25.00. Pool play and single elimination. Register at the Rec Center or via Venmo at [email protected]. All proceeds benefit Childersburg Baseball. Sponsored by Curtis and Son Funeral Home.
December 2: Childersburg’s Christmas Tree Lighting is December 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Butler-Rainwater House. There’ll be train rides to visit Santa’s inside his Workshop, along with Whoville in Kiwanis Park, featuring The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. There will also be carriage rides through the beautifully decorated “Downtown Christmasburg,” a S’mores Station at the Reindeer Barn, several hot chocolate stations, and food trucks. You can park adjacent to City Hall in the First Baptist Church of Childersburg parking lot with bus rides to the Butler-Harris-Rainwater House and back.
December 2-22: Christmas Market at the Comer Museum and Art Center.
December 4: Sylacauga’s Christmas Parade at 6:00 p.m.
December 5-19: Sylacauga Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of Sparky’s Ornament Hunt every Friday in December leading up to Christmas. Beginning Friday, December 5, Sparky will once again hide special holiday ornaments in various Sylacauga parks and facilities. At 8:00 AM each Friday, Sylacauga Parks and Recreation will post a photo hint on its Facebook page to guide participants to that week’s hiding spot. The first person to find the ornament gets to keep it—along with a special prize from a local partner. Each week features a new ornament and a new reward:
December 7: Make plans to attend The Reason for the Season community-wide musical Christmas Celebration December 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Childersburg. Admission is 1 can or box of food.
December 11: Childersburg’s Christmas Parade at 6:00 p.m.
December 18: Sylacauga Parks and Recreation is having Movie Night December 18, 2025 at the J. Craig Smith Community Center. They’ll be showing Elf starting at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30 PM for snowflake ornament decorating for the kids. Free popcorn provided by Heritage South Credit Union. Free hot chocolate provided by Sylacauga Parks & Recreation. Bring the whole family—Elf is fun and appropriate for all ages! Seating is provided, but feel free to bring a comfy bag chair. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Completely free to the public!
To share your organization’s events and activities, click here or email the SylacaugaNews.com Newsroom at [email protected]. To view more events on our area calendar, click here.
