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CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org
Christmas in Toyland Brings Holiday Magic to Downtown Oneonta
Decatur, Ala. (November 7, 2025) – The magic of the holiday season comes alive in downtown Oneonta as the community celebrates Christmas in Toyland, a month-long series of festive events running from November 28 through December 31, 2025.
Hosted by the Oneonta Business Association, Christmas in Toyland invites guests to enjoy a wide range of festive activities and attractions. Each event in the lineup brings something special. Below is an overview of the holiday activities planned:
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the City Christmas Market
Nov. 28, 5-8 p.m. | Oneonta Depot located at 28117 State Highway 75
Activities include shopping from a variety of unique arts and craft vendors, free horse-drawn carriages rides through the downtown area, visits with Santa Claus, beautifully decorated Christmas trees on display, holiday music, a live nativity, festive firetruck rides and much more.
Annual Christmas Spectacular at Palisades Park
Dec. 1 - 31 (closed Dec. 24-25), 5-9 p.m. | 1225 Palisades Parkway
Displays by local businesses, churches, civic groups, individuals and park staff for viewing.
Christmas in Oneonta
Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. | Oneonta Depot
Activities include shopping for that perfect gift and visiting with Santa, a live nativity, free arts and crafts in Santa’s toy shop, dining in local restaurants and free horse-drawn carriage rides through the downtown area.
Blount County Christmas Parade
Dec. 9, 7 p.m. | Downtown Oneonta
Local businesses and restaurants will be joining in the merriment with festive window displays, holiday-themed specials and extended hours, making it the perfect opportunity to support local shopping while celebrating the season.
For more information including a complete schedule of holiday activities, visit https://www.oneontabusinessassociation.com/christmas.html or call 205-813-7194.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.9 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
