Birmingham Events Calendar: September 28th - October 5th

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It’s hard to believe we’re moving into October and our most favorite time of the year. Football, Pumpkins, Festivals and fun fun fun!

This calendar is full, especially this weekend, it’s going to be hard to narrow down or fit it all in! If you’re looking for more ideas on fall fun, check our list of Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals.

Monday September 29th:

Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Public Library
Join Mrs. Eve as she presents her favorite fabulous fall stories, songs, and crafts geared for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. 24-hour advance registration required.
9:30a and 11:30a

Shelby County Fair – Shelby County Exhibition Center
The 65th Annual Shelby County Fair is the annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Clubs of Columbiana and Chelsea. The proceeds from the Fair support the service projects of the two clubs, primarily local schools, youth sports leagues and Scout groups.
$10 at the Gates
$9 Online
Admission includes all rides, parking, entertainment, Exhibition Center
6pm – 11pm

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Tuesday September 30th:

Shelby County Fair – Shelby County Exhibition Center
The 65th Annual Shelby County Fair is the annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Clubs of Columbiana and Chelsea. The proceeds from the Fair support the service projects of the two clubs, primarily local schools, youth sports leagues and Scout groups.
$10 at the Gates
$9 Online
Student Night $2 discount with coupon
Admission includes all rides, parking, entertainment, Exhibition Center
6pm – 11pm

All Ages Storytime – Homewood Public Library
10:30am

Family Tours, Serve it Up– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?

Serve It Up! What do you use to eat? Explore the Museum for all items. Hester Bateman created fancy silver items for people to use in the 1700s. Her artworks are some of many in the Museum that are used for food. How are other objects in the Museum the same, or different? Explore different cultures with a Museum educator. Come back to Bart’s ArtVenture to create something fancy for your table at home.
10:30

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
The Crayons Decide. Will all of our support convince the Crayons not to quit? Or, will they walk away, never to color again? Come to our store and see all of our community’s support for the Crayons. Join us for a reading of The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, activities and more as we make one final effort to convince them not to quit.
11am

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Wednesday October 1st:

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

All Ages Storytime – Homewood Public Library
10:30am

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Thursday October 2nd:

Marvel Universe Live! – BJCC
A MIND-BLOWING LIVE-ACTION ARENA EXPERIENCE, FEATURING THE GREATEST MARVEL SUPER HEROES AND VILLAINS.

Marvel fans, assemble! Marvel Universe LIVE! is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole new level, with a mind-blowing show unlike anything you’ve seen before. Watch your favorite Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man, The Avengers – Iron Man, Hulk, and more, and threatening villains come to life in an action-packed arena extravaganza, coming to cities around North America. You’ll definitely feel the energy with cutting-edge special effects, pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, martial arts, motorcycles and more. It’s being hailed as the most technically advanced live show ever. Join Marvel fans of all ages for this once-in-a-lifetime, monumental performance. The fate of the universe depends on it!
7pm

Storytime Live – Hoover Public Library
Stories, songs, poetry, puppetry and more for ages 3 and up. Groups must register.
10:30am

Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Storytime for the youngest patrons and friends.
9:30am and 10:30am

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Friday October 3rd:

Marvel Universe Live! – BJCC
A MIND-BLOWING LIVE-ACTION ARENA EXPERIENCE, FEATURING THE GREATEST MARVEL SUPER HEROES AND VILLAINS.

Alabama Butterbean Festival – City of Pinson (main street)
The 2014 Alabama Butterbean Festival is stirring up pots of butterbeans and family fun for the 9th year in beautiful downtown Pinson, Alabama. All proceeds benefit: the Pinson Education Foundation, Salvation Army Angel Tree and Jimmie Hail Mission.

One of the largest festivals in the Southeast, the Alabama Butterbean Festival rounds up country cooks, families and die-hard fans of the yummy butterbeans for a fun-filled weekend including 12 hours of live music, carnival rides, fair food, petting zoo and pony rides.

The free festival also features the World Record Holding Butterbean Pot, set in 2010 for the largest pot of baked beans (1,010.65 gallons)!

The small-town charm of Pinson’s Main Street will be packed with more than 150 arts and crafts vendors. Special events to include Friday night fireworks show 9:30 – 10:00 pm, and on Saturday Festival Races: 5k and 1-mile fun run at 7:00 am, plus a free antique car show and dog show.
6pm – 10pm

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Saturday October 4th:

Marvel Universe Live! – BJCC
A MIND-BLOWING LIVE-ACTION ARENA EXPERIENCE, FEATURING THE GREATEST MARVEL SUPER HEROES AND VILLAINS.

Kidz Kitchen with Hello Kitty – Hoover Public Library
Make Halloween inspired treats that are adorable and delicious! All ages are welcome.
10:30am

Fire Prevention Parade – Main Street Montevallo
Fire trucks and sirens, oh my! This event is great for families. Parade begins on Main Street at 10 AM.
10am – Noon

Oak Mountain Fall Festival – Oak Mountain State Park
Come join us for a fun way to celebrate fall. Some activities at the festival will be hayrides, face painting, cake walk, bobbing for apples, and more! This event will take place at the Dogwood and Lakeside Pavilions on Terrace Drive. Some activities will cost $1.
Park admission:
Everyday: $3 for Adults
Children 6 to 11 years of age: $1
Senior Citizens 62 years of age and older: $1
10am – 4pm

11th Annual Oktoberfest – Moody City Park
11th Annual Oktoberfest 2014 – Saturday, October 4, 2014 – which will include lots of family fun at Moody City Park including Football Games in the Big Screen TV at Aarons Tailgate Party, Arts & Crafts, Pony Rides, Bungee Jumping, Great Food, Live Entertainment including Terry Turner and the Man of Many Voices, Fantastic Car Show, Mascot Challenge, Face Painting, Clowns, Prizes and much, much more.
This is a FREE event and is hosted by the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce.

The free festival also features the World Record Holding Butterbean Pot, set in 2010 for the largest pot of baked beans (1,010.65 gallons)!

The small-town charm of Pinson’s Main Street will be packed with more than 150 arts and crafts vendors.
8am – 4pm

Lego Club – North Shelby Library
The library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity. Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 10:00 and 11:00 to build spectacular creations. Creations will then go on display in the Children’s Department. All Ages Welcome. No registration is required.
10am – 11am

Storytime – Barnes and Noble
Join us for a great story, fun activities and a sample from our Cafe!
11am

Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!

Engrave your own “silver” piece, just like Hester Bateman!
11am – 1pm

Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.

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Sunday October 5th:

Marvel Universe Live! – BJCC
A MIND-BLOWING LIVE-ACTION ARENA EXPERIENCE, FEATURING THE GREATEST MARVEL SUPER HEROES AND VILLAINS.

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

IMAX
McWane Science Center’s IMAX® Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by projecting breathtaking quality images onto the 5-story-tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers.
Now Showing: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

Birmingham Zoo:

Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am & 2pm – 3pm

Vulcan Park and Museum:

Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham’s story, and a beautiful public park for visitors and locals to enjoy. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area!

Railroad Park:

Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as “Birmingham’s Living Room,” Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham’s downtown area with Southside and UAB’s campus.

Southern Museum of Flight:

Earn Your Wings – Bring your little pilot and soar above the clouds in our little pilots room. Kids enjoy building aircrafts, flying kites, and more.
Museum Open Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4:30pm

Do you have or know of an event you would like to have added to our weekly calendar? Please email us at contact@birminghammommy.com, subject line “Events Calendar” – We would love to hear from you!

** All information listed on our calendar is subject to change without notice to us or you… We do our best to keep the information accurate and will always update as soon as we learn that something has changed. It’s always best to double check with the event via their website or a quick call, especially when weather can impact the event.

2 thoughts on “Birmingham Events Calendar: September 28th – October 5th”

Cheryl says:

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 12:03 pm

For the Oak Mountain Fall Festival on Saturday, are those special prices for BM readers? Per the website, it’s $8 admission per person plus cost of wristband for rides.

1. Angie says:
  
  Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 12:23 pm
  
  The discounted tickets are available at local Walgreens.