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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 fun and educational activities for your children.
FREE Adoption Prep. Courses in Birmingham
FREE Adoption Prep. Courses begin in Birmingham, AL on September 10th! During the Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies (TIPS) training, you will join a class of 6 to 15 families, forming a support system that often extends well beyond the program. The classes are co-led by a social work trainer and an adoptive parent, allowing participants […]
Free
Live HealthSmart Market
The Live HealthSmart Mobile Market is filled with fresh produce and a selection of pantry staples, proteins, and dairy. Our grocery store-on-wheels has everything you need to cook (and eat) nutritious food at an affordable price. Learn More
Wednesday Night Hop with Steel City Swing
Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, United StatesGrab your friends and get ready for a night of dancing with Steel City Swing! Whether you want to learn how to swing dance for the first time or you want to dive deeper into your technique, musicality, and connection, we want to see you out on the dance floor dancing with us! All skill […]
$7 – $10
First Round: Bi-Monthly Networking Event
The Roof at Redmont 2101 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United StatesSeibel’s Cottage Percentage Night in Downtown Homewood
October 10 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Junior Board Percentage Night at Otey’s in Crestline
Otey’s Tavern Birmingham, AL, United StatesHead 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!
Afrofuturism: Art, Technology, and Innovation
Inspired by the exhibition Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity, this panel discussion explores the intersection of Afrofuturism, art, and technology.
12th Annual Autumn Benefit: Tapas & Tunes
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 […]
Author Kelly Kazek: Some Nightmares Are Real
O’Neal Library – Community Meeting RoomDive 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 […]
Free
Dogtopia of Parkside Anniversary Party
Monday Night Brewing 14 12th St S, Birmingham, AL, United States
BBQ by the Blast Furnace
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark 20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, AL, United StatesA 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 […]
$500
SHOW ALERT: KASHUS CULPEPPER COMES HOME
SaturnHEADLINES 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 […]
A Magical Evening
ACTA Community Theatre 225 Parkway Dr, Trussville, AL, United StatesJoin 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.
$20
Birdsong Farmers Market
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!
Free
The Farmers Market at Pepper Place
The Market at Pepper Place 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United StatesStrawberries from the Market at Pepper Place.(Market at Pepper Place) Support local during this beloved farmers market in Birmingham. 7AM-Noon. Free admission. Details.
Join Virta Health for Wellness Day
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 […]
Free
Alabama Woodturners Association Meeting With Four Demonstrations
RED MOUNTAIN MAKERS – WOODSHOPClick 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 […]
Merrimack Market
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 […]
St. Symeon 6th Annual Food & Culture Fair
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!
Free
So So Spiffy October Shopping Shindig
Spiffy Design 1218 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, ALWhat: 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
Explorer Concert: Peter & the Wolf with Birmingham Children’s Theatre (Grades K-3)
BJCC Theatre 1001 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, USJoin 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, […]
Belly Dance Veil Workshop
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 […]
$20
The Living Art of Bonsai
Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, ALCurious 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 […]
Beginner Blacksmithing: Forging Nails
RED MOUNTAIN MAKERS – FORGE AREAClick 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 […]
Homegrown Habitat – Birmingham Area Native Plant Group
Ruffner Mountain 1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL, United StatesSign 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 […]
We’re 50, Let’s Party!
BJCC Concert Hall 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United StatesWhat: 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 […]
Psychic Faire
Books, Beans, and Candles MS 1620 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, Birmingham, AL, United StatesI 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 […]
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