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.
#image-595 + picture img { –focal-point: 50% 50%; } Japanese Pruning Techniques Japanese Gardening Series | Learn about the Japanese art of pruning and karikomi, the technique of shearing back shrubs that is a distinctive element of Japanese gardens. Horticulturist Julia Adams directs this hands-on workshop on proper pruning techniques for maples and shrubs in […]
We’ve done it again… Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, famous for our beloved Pork Chop Fridays, is thrilled to unveil our latest weekly culinary delight: the 16 oz. Caramelized Prime Rib Thursday Dinner! Savor a reimagined classic as our pecan-wood-fired prime rib is expertly crusted and caramelized to your preference—whether you like it medium-rare or well-done. […]
Grand River Pickers
6200 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL, United States
Join Leslie with The Wooden Anchor in the Grand River Pickers classroom for this fantastic holiday decor class. You will create 3 trees (1 big- approx.14” tall and 2 small- approx. 10” tall) with texture and glitter for $30. Payment reserves your spot. Space is limited, so sign up soon! No refunds or exchanges without […]
TrimTab Brewing Company
2721 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for a paws-itively fantastic time at our Paws and Pints Pet Costume Contest hosted at Trimtab Brewing! This unique event combines the best of both worlds—delicious craft beer for the humans and adorable pet costumes for everyone to enjoy! PLUS, it all goes to a great cause! Registration fees and a portion of […]
University Pickers – Huntsville
3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States
Get ready for a magical evening at University Pickers as we host a Girls’ Night Out with a Harry Potter theme—our enchanting “House Cup Celebration”! Don your house colors or come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character for a chance to win the coveted Best Costume swag bag. But that’s not all! Test your […]
Hand in Paw. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) October 17, 2024 6-9 pm Barktoberfest is back! Join us on Thursday, October 17, from 6–9 pm at Cahaba Brewing Company for a spirited pet costume contest, a stein hoist competition, and an Oktoberfest-themed photo booth while you enjoy craft beer and shop with dozens of […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
Haute Pink is one of Forge BCSC’s most fun events every year. (Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center) What: Be inspired! This event features 10 breast cancer survivors who will walk a runway modeling fashion created just for them by Birmingham fashion designers. Proceeds benefit Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center. When: Thursday, October 17 | 6:30-8PM […]
Avondale Brewing Company
201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL, us
Homegrown in the rich music scene of Virginia, The Wilson Springs Hotel is a band brought together under a genreless flag; A folk band committed to rock and roll, and a rock band committed to classic country. After forming in 2021, Jacob Ritter (guitar/songwriter/lead vocals), Victor McManus (lead guitar), Brendan Boylan (fiddle), Sebastien Richard (drums) […]
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 […]
Opera Birmingham is thrilled to announce an enchanting operatic performance for the entire family, Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, with music by Antonín Dvořák, this magical tale will transport you on a sweet journey of searching. Themes of the qualities of love, courage and forgiveness are at play […]
#image-595 + picture img { –focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Did you know that bee behavior varies greatly across climates? For instance, the busyforaging season for bees will be much longer in the warmer South than it will be in theNorth. In this introductory class, Jeff Lisenby of the Jefferson County Beekeepers Association will discuss […]
Click here to register: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5903799 Spend an hour long session with hot glass artist Garrett Pesta of whimsieshotglass to make as much glass art together as you can. From color pickup to shaping and blowing, what comes out is truly your work of art. Items include bowls, vases, flowers, ornaments, etc. No experience required! Hour […]
RED MOUNTAIN MAKERS – 810 4TH AVE N
Birmingham, AL, United States
Click here to register: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5848026 TIG welding is most commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and copper alloys. The process grants the operator greater control over the weld than competing processes such as MIG welding, allowing for stronger, higher quality welds. Students will have the […]
Avondale Brewery
201 41st Street South, Birmingham
Don’t miss Birmingham’s most extravagant halloween event – The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball Friday. October 18 @Avondale Brewery! Don’t miss Birmingham’s most extravagant Halloween Party – The Rocky Horror Masquerade Ball – Friday, OcTOBER 18 at Avondale Brewery! CA$H costume contest: First place prize is $400 + two tickets to see Leon Bridges […]
Click here to register: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5848013 Develop fundamental skills in joining metal objects under the instruction of Stephen Charles, a former Welding Engineer and owner of Metalcraft Creative. This is an introductory class with no prior experience necessary. It includes a crash course in the MIG welding process, metal cutting, grinding, as well as the basics […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
The ASO takes you to the neon-lit era of leg warmers and hair spray. Back to the ’80s! The ASO brings to life classic hits that defined a generation with artists like Elton John, Madonna, Billy Joel, Steve Winwood, Cyndi Lauper, and much more. This show will have you singing along like you’re with […]
Events at Haven
2515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United States
Join us for the highly anticipated Season V of Magic City Fashion Week, where we celebrate innovation, CREATIVITY, and the next generation of emerging design talent. This year’s event spans three exhilarating days of fashion shows, exclusive events, and immersive experiences, showcasing the best of regional and national designers. As we welcome our new class […]
Saturn, 200 41st Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35222
2 41st Pl N, United States
Friday, October 18th! 107.3’s Essential Indie is coming to Saturn and they want you to Dance Yrself Clean! Playing all your favs from the 2000s, they’ve got the tunes that will get you moving for this dance party. � Doors Open at 8pm! Tickets available NOW at saturnbirmingham.com � Come out for a chance to […]
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.
CityWalk Bham
Between 15th North and 25th North streets , Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama
The American Diabetes Association, in association with the 83rd McDonald’s Magic City Classic Presented by Coca-Cola, is hosting an Inaugural 2 Mile Walk / Run on Saturday, October 19th at 8 am along Birmingham’s City Walk path. The 2 Mile Walk/Run is open to everyone of all abilities and is the first Official Event of […]
Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham
3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL, us
Join us on October 19th at Back Forty Brewing Company for the family-friendly Trick or Trot 5K! This fun run includes a costume contest and benefits Kid One Transport, providing transportation for Alabama’s vulnerable children and expectant mothers to access essential healthcare. Grab your team and sign up today! Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/KidOne Time: 8:00 AM Location: […]
Sara Sells is a monthly warehouse event offering unbeatable prices on high-quality furniture ranging from sofas, dining tables, bedroom furniture, lighting, home decor, and more! The highlight? You can take your purchases home the same day of the sale! Sara Sells also provides options for alternate pickup days and local delivery. Join us in person […]
Woodlawn UMC
139 54th St N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Beep Beep! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity. (Children Ages: 0-5 years) Vocabby’s World is a community vocabulary program in partnership with ArtPlay and sponsored by PNC Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the […]
(Nathan Watson / Bham Now) What: Dispose of your household hazardous waste safely during this event residents of Jefferson County. When: Saturday, October 19 | 8-11:30AM Where: Camp Bessemer, 3295 King St, Bessemer, AL 35023 Camp Ketona, 121 County Shop Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217 Requirements: Must show proof of residency with a driver’s license or […]
University Pickers – Huntsville
3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States
You’re invited to Huntsville’s newest market! El Mercado del Pueblo is a nonprofit market created to celebrate the diverse Latin American cultures in Huntsville, AL. By offering our city a taste of our love for family, food, faith, music, and art, along with a variety of unique cultural products, we hope to demonstrate the vitality […]
We are excited about our new partnership with Beautiful Barks Grooming! Bring your pets to get pampered at the Barkery at City Walk where they’ll enjoy exceptional grooming by one of Birmingham’s most popular groomers. We can’t wait to see your furry friends looking their best!
The Greater Odenville Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 6th Annual Odenville Car Show, set to take place on Saturday, October 19th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Clair County High School, located at 16700 Hwy 411, Odenville, AL 35120. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, […]
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 […]
Space One Eleven, 2409 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
651 2nd Ave N, United States
Enjoy the satisfaction of making functional art by hand! In this 6-week ceramic hand-building class you will learn the fundamentals of creating functional ceramic pieces using high-fire ceramic clay and food-safe glazes. Perfect for beginners and open to all skill levels, this workshop will guide you through hand-building and surface decoration techniques to create pieces […]
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 […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM $150, supplies needed Check out David Nichol’s website! Learn the most important factors for creating a successful painting. Experience the process of putting those factors to work. Let yourself be creative. We will examine the necessary elements of abstract landscape design and translate that to a […]
Grand River Pickers
6200 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL, United States
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗱𝗮𝘆! 𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼! We will have kits at the front counter to purchase. Each kit contains a pre-selected grouping of glass elements to design your own fused glass Christmas tree. […]
Opera Birmingham is thrilled to announce an enchanting operatic performance for the entire family, Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, with music by Antonín Dvořák, this magical tale will transport you on a sweet journey of searching. Themes of the qualities of love, courage and forgiveness are at play […]
Join us this summer for the ultimate sweat series in collaboration with GrindHouse! GrindHouse, known for its inclusive family atmosphere and top-notch training for everyone from everyday individuals to collegiate and pro athletes, is bringing their 45-minute HIIT class to The Gallery at The Pizitz!
If you love books a good time and a nice glass of wine or favorite drink while reading a good book then this event is for you! Not only do you get to discover some new books that’s going to take you on quite the adventure but you get to meet the Author that wrote […]
Avondale Park
4101 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United States
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, with music by Antonín Dvořák, this magical tale will transport you on a sweet journey of searching. Themes of love, courage and forgiveness are at play throughout the opera. With breathtaking melodies, this family opera will delight the young, and the young-at-heart. Come see if this daring […]
Opera Birmingham is thrilled to announce an enchanting operatic performance for the entire family, Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, with music by Antonín Dvořák, this magical tale will transport you on a sweet journey of searching. Themes of the qualities of love, courage and forgiveness are at play […]
Avondale Park
4101 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United States
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, with music by Antonín Dvořák, this magical tale will transport you on a sweet journey of searching. Themes of love, courage and forgiveness are at play throughout the opera. With breathtaking melodies, this family opera will delight the young, and the young-at-heart. Come see if this daring […]
Click here to register: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5890451 Make a fun and spooky GLASS FUSED night light at Red Mountain Makers! Students will decorate a glass night light cover using precut Halloween themed class pieces along with colored glass, glass confetti, noodles, stringers, dots, and other compatible components. Your instructor, Rhandie Weaver of Blue Dragon Glass will tack […]
Click here to register: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5890248 Get introduced to the beautiful craft of woodworking by making your own cutting board. You will choose from a variety of designs composed of different native hardwoods, learn proper assembling, gluing, sanding and finishing techniques and will be taught how to correctly use thickness planer and orbital sander. After this […]
University Pickers – Huntsville
3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States
That Dog’ll Hunt will be performing LIVE at the Grand Opening of “The Backyard” at University Pickers.That Dog’ll Hunt is a “folk-forward” group that plays gems from the great American song book. Featuring Keating Johns on guitar and vocals, the aptly-named Mike Bowman on fiddle, and Andy Kruspe on percussion and vocals, this trio is […]
University Pickers – Huntsville
3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States
You’re Invited to the Grand Opening of “The Backyard” at University Pickers! Join us for a fun Sweet Tea Sip n See as we unveil our new event space. Don your best sweet southern style, and be part of this celebration. Sip on sweet tea, enjoy sweet treats, enjoy live local music and explore The Backyard […]
City Walk Roller Rink is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Pop Up Skates, bringing you weekend skate rentals for even more fun on wheels! Every Saturday, join us from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Sundays, we’ll be rolling from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Come experience the excitement and enjoy a […]