Discover the ultimate 2025 UAB Blazer gift guide for spirited gift ideas that make holiday shopping simple. With gift-giving holidays fast approaching, take the guesswork out of shopping. The 2025 Blazer gift guide offers budget-friendly ideas to keep the green and gold spirit blazing all year long.

For the Blazer fan

• Add to your Blazer’s collection of green and gold by shopping in-store or online at the UAB Bookstore. Find shirts, sweatshirts, tumblers and ornaments with UAB’s new brand, with discounts offered online through December.
  • The UAB Bookstore will host pop-up shops across UAB’s campus at these locations for those looking for the perfect Blazer gift:
    • West Pavilion atrium: Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • UAB St. Vincent’s: Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • The Kirklin Clinic: Dec. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • For a one-time $25 enrollment fee, a little Blazer fan can join the Growing Up Green and Gold program and receive a special surprise for milestones until they are 16. Open to children and grandchildren of UAB alumni or fans, children may be enrolled at any age from birth to 16 years old. Growing Up Green and Gold is presented by Legacy Credit Union. Enroll up to four children today.
  • For the Blazer sports fan, purchase UAB Athletics season tickets for Men’s Basketballor Women’s Basketball. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at 205-975-UAB1.
  • Get access to all home events for Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball and Baseball with UAB Athletics’ 2025-26 Gold Card. Prices are $65 for one card, $120 for two cards, $165 for three and $200 for four. Purchase a Gold Card onlineor call 205-975-UAB1. This card is not valid for AAC or NCAA Championship events. For questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
  • Bring UAB home for the holidays with a custom Blaze ornament that supports students through the School of Health Professions Student Scholarship Fund. Orders must be received by Dec. 10.
  • True Blazers can display pride on their ride with a UAB license plate.

Explore the arts or give an arts experience   

• Have a budding artist or actor? Support their dreams with the gift of an arts class or summer camp from ArtPlay Community Education. Gift certificates are also available.
• Give gift certificates or ticketsto upcoming performances presented by UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.
• An arts membershipis the perfect present for those who are truly passionate about the arts, or who want to be first to hear about upcoming programs. 

Fun events for the family

• Kids on your list could go to URec day campand participate in adventure sports, engaging crafts, aquatic activities and everything else the UAB Campus Recreation Centerhas to offer. Winter camps for children ages 5-12 are Dec. 22-23 and Dec. 29-30. Registration will close one week prior.
• Get in the holiday spirit with Blazer Claus, a one-of-a-kind experience with Blaze, from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Alumni House. A $35 family ticket for up to five family members includes:
  • Pictures with Blaze
  • A meet-and-greet with Santa Claus
  • Holiday card coloring station, ornaments, crafts and games
  • A hot chocolate bar and snacks, plus a special gift for participants
  • Growing Up Green and Gold members get a VIP experience before doors open
• Blazer Buddies, the official Kids Club of UAB Athletics, is open to all children ages 12 and under. For a $35 membership, Blazer Buddies receive a Kids Club ID which grants admission to all Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Softball and Baseball games.

Give the gift of giving

• Little Blazer Wishes is a yearly drive that provides gifts and support to UAB students with children during the holidays. Help make the holidays special for families facing the challenges of stressful holiday shopping and exam season all at once. Learn how to participate.
• The UAB Toy Drive, now in its 32nd year, is collecting toys for the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots campaign. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at collection boxes around campus, or donate virtually through online wish lists.
• UAB Staff Council has partnered with Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children to support their annual Christmas Present Drive. CASA of Jefferson County’s annual gift drive provides gifts and winter clothes for needy and deserving kids in Family Court cases whose legal custodians simply cannot afford them. Learn more.