Here in Alabama, there are lots of family-friendly festivals that take place throughout the year. In fact, some have been around for quite some time. One festival in particular is the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic. To learn all about this long-running Alabama hot air balloon festival, take a look below.

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Check out this cool video by YouTuber Skipdidit highlighting just how incredible this festival is. 

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Besides the Alabama hot air balloon festival, what are some other popular festivals in Alabama?

The Alabama Jubilee Festival is an exciting family-friendly event. But it’s not the only popular festival in the state. Here are 10 of the most popular festivals in Alabama:

  • Mardi Gras Day, Mobile
  • Alabama Blueberry Festival Car Show, Brewton
  • Annual National Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores
  • Alabama Butterbean Festival, Pinson
  • Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival, Fairhope
  • Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, Gulf Shores
  • National Peanut Festival, Dothan
  • Cullman Oktoberfest, Cullman
  • Temple Beth Or Jewish Food Festival and Treasure Market, Montgomery
  • Alabama National Fair, Montgomery


Here’s a previous article with more information about the Annual National Shrimp Festival, one of the most
popular festivals in Alabama

What are some more family-friendly activities in Alabama?

While the Alabama hot air balloon festival is one of the most popular events for the family, here are 10 more of the best family-friendly activities in Alabama:

  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville
  • McWane Science Center, Birmingham
  • Orr Park, Montevallo
  • Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island
  • Alabama Safari Park, Hope Hull
  • Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham
  • Old Alabama Town, Montgomery
  • Foley Railroad Museum, Foley
  • Children's Hands-On Museum, Tuscaloosa
  • Gulf State Park Beaches, Gulf Shores


Be sure to check out this previous article about the best
family-friendly activities in Alabama

What are some things to do in Alabama for kids? 

There are lots of playgrounds and amusement parks in Alabama that the kids will love. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Alabama for kids:

  • OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
  • Newtopia Fun Park, Montgomery
  • Xtreme Air Mega Park, Dothan
  • Snow Hinton Park, Tuscaloosa
  • The Track, Gulf Shores
  • Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure, Bessemer
  • Red Mountain Park, Birmingham
  • Adventure Island, Orange Beach
  • Spring Valley Beach, Blountsville
  • Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events, Birmingham


For more fun things to do in Alabama for kids, be sure to visit the OIYS
fun adventures in Alabama page

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