Discover the best family-friendly events in Birmingham, Alabama! From day camps and mommy-and-me classes to exciting local attractions, find the perfect activities for your family.
Explore Birmingham family fun with our guide to kid-friendly events and experiences. Perfect for parents seeking fun and educational activities for children.
Space One Eleven Arts Center
2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps […]
Head over to everyone’s favorite hangout in Crestline to kick back, participate in games, and spend time with our Junior Board. A portion of sales will go to strengthen families of seriously ill children through refuge, respite, and resources. We are excited to see you there!
On October 10, 2024, from 6-8 pm, Trinity Counseling’s Event Board and Board of Directors will hold its 12th Annual Autumn Benefit: Tapas & Tunes at the beautiful Park Crest Event Facility. Guests are invited to enjoy a variety of tapas, and live tunes performed by local musicians, Tarred & Feathered, creating a festive and enjoyable atmosphere. We want to celebrate our supporters and […]
Space One Eleven Arts Center
2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps […]
Dive into the eerie world of Alabama’s ghostly legends and haunted tales with Alabama storyteller Kelly Kazek! Kelly Kazek is an award-winning journalist, humor columnist, and author who writes about Southern culture. Join the author for a book talk on Some Nightmares Are Real: The Haunting Truth Behind Alabama’s Supernatural Tales, a collection of eerie […]
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Botanical Gardens. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) “Life in the Public Space” and “Travel Memories” Watercolor paintings presented by Jane Reed Ross and Adrienne Retief The Birmingham Botanical Gardens October 11th – 30th, 2024 Meet the artists October 25, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
A Night Under the Stars Join us for an exciting night of Boots, Beer, BBQ, Bourbon and Bands! This will be an evening to celebrate Sloss Furnaces in the center of this this incredible place. Tickets will be limited to 180 so that we can bring you an experience like nowhere else on earth. Rodney Scott’s […]
HEADLINES BIRMINGHAM’S SATURN NEXT FRIDAY (10/11) ON HIS HOWLIN’ UNDER THE HARVEST MOON TOUR WHO: Alabama-born country crooner Kashus Culpepper encompasses the sound of the South. A student and reverent purveyor of Southern music – country, soul, blues, folk, and rock – Culpepper’s husky, sandpaper growl bellows like a freight train over self-penned stories that […]
ACTA Community Theatre
225 Parkway Dr, Trussville, AL, United States
Join the Magic City Magic Club, as seen on Talk of Alabama, for an evening of family-friendly fun with 7 of Birmingham’s best local magicians on October 11th! It will be held at the ACTA Theater in Trussville, Alabama. To learn more head to the ACTA Theater website.
Join us at every Saturday from 7am – 12pm (or sell out!) to experience a farmer-led grassroots market. Get your fresh produce delivered straight from our local farms to your table. Located at 2824 5th Ave S in the parking lot of Automatic Seafood!
The Market at Pepper Place
2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United States
Strawberries from the Market at Pepper Place.(Market at Pepper Place) Support local during this beloved farmers market in Birmingham. 7AM-Noon. Free admission. Details.
Don’t miss Virta Health’s Spin-the-Wheel Activation at The Market at Pepper Place on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 . Engage in a fun, interactive game where you’ll learn how Virta’s innovative health program can help you on your wellness journey. Plus, pick up a Virta-friendly restaurant guide, showcasing how easy it is to maintain a healthy […]
Click here to register: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5893783 Description: The AWA will hold its October meeting in the RMM Woodshop (instead of the usual Hardware Park https://alabamawoodturners.com/meetings/ ) , and visitors are welcome to attend. There is no fee for attending this meeting. After official business is concluded, four different woodturning demonstrations will be given simultaneously. Attendees may […]
University Pickers – Huntsville
3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States
🍂✨ Step into the magic of October with our Merrimack Market! 🍁🎨 Discover over 200 unique, one-of-a-kind treasures from talented artisans, farmers and collectors, both inside and out. Whether you’re hunting for cool, retro finds or handcrafted gems, there’s something for everyone. And don’t worry about getting hungry – our fantastic food truck will keep […]
Join us Sat., Oct. 12, from 9-3, for our 6th Annual Food & Culture Fair! Baked goods, pierogi, hot Greek donuts, hot lunch, gifts and more. Talk on St. Symeon at 10:30, concert at 11; icon talk at 1. 3101 Clairmont Ave. S., Birmingham, AL. Don’t miss it!
What: Shop So So Spiffy’s curated collections of rugs, sofas, chairs, dining tables, accessories, art + more during this fun shindig in Birmingham. When: Friday, October 11 + Saturday, October 12 | 9AM-5PM Cost: Free admission Details
BJCC Theatre
1001 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, US
Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham Children’s Theatre in the story of a young boy’s adventure with his grandfather and animal friends! Peter and the Wolf, a “symphonic tale for children” was written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936 to introduce young audiences to the instruments of the orchestra. This reimagined musical adventure is perfect for our youngest audiences, […]
Oak Hill Cemetery
1120 19th St N, Birmingham, AL, United States
The Fall History Tours at Oak Hill are back, with a slight twist. This year, we will offer one tour per Saturday through the entire month of October. There will not be as many characters portrayed each time, but the experience will be more personalized and less rushed. Our most experienced docents will lead the […]
In this workshop, you will learn moves and combos with a veil. We will be pairing these with Natacha Atlas’s “I Put a Spell on You”. (Just in time for the spooky season!) All dance levels are welcome; however, prior experience will be very beneficial. It’s $20 for this workshop which can be paid in […]
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL
Curious about bonsai? Experience this fascinating and living artas a part of the Gardens’ Fall Japanese Gardening Series. You will learn to start, care for and train your very own bonsai in this hands-on workshop with Victor Wilson of the Alabama Bonsai Society. Registrants will receive a dwarf Satsuki azalea to pot and begin […]
Click here to register: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5893805 Making nails has been one the oldest forms of Blacksmithing for centuries. It is usually the first task of any apprentice to learn the basics skills necessary toward becoming a blacksmith. This course does not require a lot of strength nor skill-set prior to the class. For these reasons it […]
Ruffner Mountain
1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL, United States
Sign up for our email list here: https://forms.gle/Un8nTXjsSg7R4xev6 Homegrown Habitat (Birmingham Area Native Plant Club) is a group to raise awareness, tips, and support for growing native plants in the area. Our group (while not affiliated with the site) is using the ideas and resources based on Doug Tallamy’s books and information on his site […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
What: The BJCC Concert Hall and Theatre are pulling out all the stops for their grand 50th Anniversary celebration. This completely free, carnival-themed event will host an array of food and fun activities the whole family will enjoy. When: Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-2PM Where: Piazza outside the BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr […]
Books, Beans, and Candles MS
1620 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, Birmingham, AL, United States
I will be reading Tarot at the Books, Beans and Candles Psychic Faire. 10 minute sessions are $15 (advanced purchase is highly recommended), admission to the Faire is FREE. There will be Tarot, Aura Photography, Rune Casting, Palmistry, Ancestor Readings, Ogham, Sortilege, Astrology, and more. Call to book appointments in advance and reserve your time […]
Calling all ghouls and goblins, it’s almost time to trick-or-treat around the Zoo at the annual Hoots & Howls events! We have kept your favorite activities and added several others this year, so get ready for a fun day in costumes. Join us for the Hoots & Howls daytime Halloween festival of events at your Birmingham Zoo from […]