Halloween Happenings are heating up all around town, have you checked out our complete list of all the events going on? You should!
Restaurant Week will be kicking off at the Summit Shopping Center, and many of the restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, we’ll have more details on that coming up on the site soon.
You can catch a Build and grow Clinic at Lowes and if you’re interested in Geocaching or learning more about it, Ruffner Mountain Nature Center will have a great event next weekend for the entire family!
Have a great week!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday October 16th:
Boo at the Zoo –
Put on your favorite family-friendly costume and have a ghoulish time as you experience haunted attractions and make your way through safe candy villages organized by local non-profit organizations and child-centered business. Go round and round on the Scarousel*, attend Ghoul School at Grandma’s Back Porch, ride The Eerie Express*, cut a rug at the “Monster-Mash” Dance Party, monkey-around at the Planet of the Apes Experience*, attend a Wildlife Show and much, much more!
5pm – 9pm
Admission: $8 (Members & Non-Members), tax included
Barts Art Cart – Sculpture
October is Bart’s favorite month! Come out to create your own Bart the Art Bat Sculpture.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am
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Monday October 17th:
Monday Movie – Homewood Library
Join us for a fun flick and tasty treats
3:30pm
Halloween Family Night – Vestavia Hills Library
Come join us for the Vestavia Hills Library for Halloween Family Night: Bring the entire family to an awesome evening of Halloween fun. Refreshments will be served. Registration Required for this event. Register in the Children’s Department or call 978-0158.
6pm
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Tuesday October 18th:
Lego Monster Lab – Hoover Public Library
Use all your “mad” building skills to create a creepy creature. All participants entered into drawing for Lego door prizes. Ages 7-12. Registration begins Sep. 26.
6:30pm
Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome. For larger groups, a call is nice but not necessary.
10:30am
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Wednesday October 19th:
Fall Carnival – Magnolia Park, Trussville
Fun games, rides and food for everyone!
Admission: $14 for wristbands and $1 for individual tickets. **Coupons will be available at area businesses and Paine Primary and Intermediate Schools.** Coupons are also available for $1 off the price of the wristband at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.
6pm – 9pm
Spooky Sing a Long Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
There are five singing skulls and four icky eyeballs in this creepy-crawly countdown to The 13 Nights of Halloween by Guy Vasilovich. When we reach the end of the song, we’ll sip on something sweet from our Cafe and create some spooky crafts.
11am
Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am
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Thursday October 20th:
Meet and Astronaut – Southern Museum of Flight
Dr. Serena M. Auñón was selected in July 2009 as one of 14 members of the 20th NASA astronaut class. She recently graduated from Astronaut Candidate Training that included scientific and technical briefings, intensive instruction in ISS systems, Extravehicular Activity (EVA), robotics, physiological training, T-38 flight training and water and wilderness survival training.
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Fall Carnival – Magnolia Park, Trussville
Fun games, rides and food for everyone!
Admission: $14 for wristbands and $1 for individual tickets. **Coupons will be available at area businesses and Paine Primary and Intermediate Schools.** Coupons are also available for $1 off the price of the wristband at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Relax By the Tracks – Railroad Park
Relax By The Tracks is a free event sponsored by the Railroad Park Foundation Junior Board and George’s Boxcar Cafe. Free music will be provided by Lauren-Michael Sellers and the legendary Gip Gipson. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at George’s Boxcar Cafe. Fun for the whole family!
5pm – 7pm
Sunset Cinemas – Railroad Park
Rocky III– 7pm
George’s Boxcar Cafe and Jim ‘N Nick’s Barbecue will be selling food and drink during the movies! George’s Boxcar Cafe will have all of your movie favorites, including popcorn, nachos, and candy; PLUS they will be serving cocktails! Jim ‘N Nick’s will be grilling their famous barbecue and will have other delectable Southern treats, including their famous cheese biscuits!
What to bring: a blanket or lawn chair and cash or credit card to so that you can purchase delicious food and beverages from George’s Boxcar Cafe and Jim N Nick’s!
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Friday October 21st:
Fall Carnival – Magnolia Park, Trussville
Fun games, rides and food for everyone!
Admission: $14 for wristbands and $1 for individual tickets. **Coupons will be available at area businesses and Paine Primary and Intermediate Schools.** Coupons are also available for $1 off the price of the wristband at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo –
Put on your favorite family-friendly costume and have a ghoulish time as you experience haunted attractions and make your way through safe candy villages organized by local non-profit organizations and child-centered business. Go round and round on the Scarousel*, attend Ghoul School at Grandma’s Back Porch, ride The Eerie Express*, cut a rug at the “Monster-Mash” Dance Party, monkey-around at the Planet of the Apes Experience*, attend a Wildlife Show and much, much more!
5pm – 9pm
Admission: $8 (Members & Non-Members), tax included
Barts Art Cart – Sculpture
October is Bart’s favorite month! Come out to create your own Bart the Art Bat Sculpture.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
1pm
Story Day with Nene – Whole Foods
stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday October 22nd:
Family Geocaching – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Geocaching is often described as a combination of an outdoor scavenger hunt mixed with hide and seek. This course is perfect for those interested in learning more about how to geocache, as well those who just need a little guidance. Families will learn the basics of geocaching and will also have the opportunity to search for caches on the mountain. •$10/ family. •Reservations required. •Each family needs to have at least one handheld GPS unit or smartphone with a GPS or geocaching app.
10am
Lowes Build and Grow
Halloween Monster Truck
This “Monster” truck includes a flashing light and glow in the dark stickers!
10am
Fall Carnival – Magnolia Park, Trussville
Fun games, rides and food for everyone!
Admission: $14 for wristbands and $1 for individual tickets. **Coupons will be available at area businesses and Paine Primary and Intermediate Schools.** Coupons are also available for $1 off the price of the wristband at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo –
Put on your favorite family-friendly costume and have a ghoulish time as you experience haunted attractions and make your way through safe candy villages organized by local non-profit organizations and child-centered business. Go round and round on the Scarousel*, attend Ghoul School at Grandma’s Back Porch, ride The Eerie Express*, cut a rug at the “Monster-Mash” Dance Party, monkey-around at the Planet of the Apes Experience*, attend a Wildlife Show and much, much more!
5pm – 9pm
Admission: $8 (Members & Non-Members), tax included
Barts Art Cart – Sculpture
October is Bart’s favorite month! Come out to create your own Bart the Art Bat Sculpture.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am
Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon
Scaredy Cat Splat Saturday Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
How can a scaredy-cat be the scariest cat in the class? When that cat is Splat! Find out how Splat and Seymour become brave and learn that everyone gets scared sometimes. Sneak a peek at our Toys & Games Department and create some tricky crafts.
11am
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Sunday October 23rd:
Vulcan Aftertunes – Vulcan Park
Enjoy cool tunes, fresh brews and sweet views with Birmingham’s hip iron man, Vulcan. Chill out in Birmingham’s backyard and end your week with friends and family (of all ages) while listening to some of the area’s best music. Gates open at 1 p.m. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and general admission. Lawn chairs and blankets strongly encouraged. Food, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. No pets or outside alcohol allowed. All shows rain or shine. For additional concert details and up-to-date artist information, log onto www.visitvulcan.com.
3pm
Jazz in the Park – Railroad Park
Join us for our 2nd annual Jazz in the Park concert series in Birmingham Railroad Park as we partner with Councilor Johnathan Austin District 5 Fun Day event. Bring your picnic basket and lawn chair for an evening of Jazz featuring diverse group Birmingham area Jazz musicians.
Jazz in the Park is a smoke-free event and healthy food vendors will be available including Jones Valley Urban Farm and West End Gardens.
3pm – 6pm
Boo at the Zoo –
Put on your favorite family-friendly costume and have a ghoulish time as you experience haunted attractions and make your way through safe candy villages organized by local non-profit organizations and child-centered business. Go round and round on the Scarousel*, attend Ghoul School at Grandma’s Back Porch, ride The Eerie Express*, cut a rug at the “Monster-Mash” Dance Party, monkey-around at the Planet of the Apes Experience*, attend a Wildlife Show and much, much more!
5pm – 9pm
Admission: $8 (Members & Non-Members), tax included
Barts Art Cart – Sculpture
October is Bart’s favorite month! Come out to create your own Bart the Art Bat Sculpture.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am
