Here’s what’s up this weekend in Birmingham!

• Sidewalk Film Festival

The 24th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank is back with a festival footprint that includes the Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema, the Alabama Theatre, the Lyric Theatre, the Carver Theatre, First Church Birmingham, the Alabama School of Fine Arts Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre, Recital Hall and Lecture Hall as well as the Steiner Auditorium at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

When: August 22nd – August 28th

• Birmingham Barons at Regions Field

Finishing up a home stand against Mississippi, you can catch the Barons at home this weekend.

When: Friday, August 26th, 7:05pm, College Football Kickoff and Friday Night Fireworks
Saturday, August 27th,  6:30pm Marvel Superhero Night
Sunday, August 28th 4pm Family Day/Kids run the bases

Location: Regions Field

• Touch a Truck

Lots of different types of vehicles (huge ones) that children can come see, touch, ask questions, take a photo with the vehicle and perhaps sit behind the wheel.  Several local Fire Departments, Police Departments, and Emergency Response Teams… will be there! Lots of fun. Come greet our community first responders and community leaders who take a special interest in our safety and the safety of our children

Come out and see all the fun trucks:
Modern Day Electric
Dixie Division Military Vehicle Club
Alabama Power Company
Southern Vintage Fire Apparatus Association
Leeds Police Department
Leeds Fire Department
Sherman Industries
CraneWorks

Trucks will be set up in the front parking lot behind LOFT and COACH.

When: Saturday, August 27th, 10am – 2pm

Location: The Outlet Shops of Grand River

• Picnics at the Park

Picnic at the Park! Southern Coffee & Waffles Food Cart, Brusters, and Boxed Sandwich Dinners. Hosted by Friends of Altadena Park

When: Saturday, August 27th 6:30pm – 8pm

Location: Altadena Park, Caldwell Mill Road

• Birmingham Legion

The Birmingham Legion will be home at Protective Stadium. Sunday’s game is another Kids Club Night. You can sign your kiddos up for that on their website at http://bhmlegion.com/kidsclub

When: Sunday, August 28th, 4pm

Location: Protective Stadium

You know fall is close when you start seeing the signs for the Alabama State Fair! Here’s everything you need to know to get ready to take some funnel cake to the face!

Exciting Attractions & Shows. Live Music. All Your Favorite Fair Food and Spectacular Carnival Rides & Kiddie Rides. The fun will kick off September 16th at the Birmingham Race Course and run through the 25th.

Days and Times:

Friday, September 16:   4 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 17:   12 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, September 18:   12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

​Monday, September 19:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Tuesday, September 20:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21   4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

​Thursday, September 22:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

​​Friday, September 23:   4 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 24:   12 pm. – 11 p.m.

​Sunday, September 25:   12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

For more information or to register your email for a FREE ticket, visit their website

The largest and most realistic dinosaur event in North America is BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than EVER! Birmingham-area families can walk among the nation’s biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when Jurassic Quest® opens at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex for a limited run Aug 19-21.

Jurassic Quest opens its doors with its most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including life-like dinosaurs, some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a fossil dig and real fossils like T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and life-size dino skull, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, photo opportunities, and more.

Loved by millions, only Jurassic Quest can bring families memories this BIG! Walk through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to learn about the creatures that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into the “Ancient Oceans” exhibit to come face to face with the largest apex predator that ever existed – a moving, life-size, 50-foot-long megalodon! Meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops – and, you may even catch one of our star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty!

The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos – from the largest predators to playful baby dinos – are displayed in realistic scenes with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed the earth billions of years ago. Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.

TICKETS:

Tickets are timed entry and start at $19 — reserve online to ensure desired date and time at www.jurassicquest.com — or are available on-site, and include a 100% ticket guarantee that in the event of a show cancellation or postponement for any reason, ticket purchases will be automatically refunded for the full purchase amount. Tickets are for a timed arrival window, and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted. Some venues may have wheelchairs for use, but please contact the venue in advance to make arrangements.

General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur and marine exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Rides ticket (the best value for children ages 2-12). Entry is free for children under age 2. Socks required for inflatable attractions.

Where: Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

When:  Friday, Aug. 19: 9am-8pm | Saturday, Aug. 20: 9am-8pm | Sunday, Aug. 21: 9am-6pm

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School might be back in session but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Here are some August events happening in Birmingham you’re going to want to check out!

• Pancakes and Princesses

Hear ye, hear ye – Princes and Princesses! Join your Birmingham Zoo for a magical morning with our court of Enchanted Princesses during the royal Pancakes and Princesses Breakfast! Taking place on Saturday, August 13 the first seating will be from 8:30 am to 10:00 am and the second seating will be from 10:15 am to 11:45 am at the Peak, the breakfast will be followed by Fairytales and Frogs Day from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on Henley Lawn.

Guests will enjoy a delectable breakfast and have the opportunity to meet and take photos with a multitude of royals, create regal crafts, and enjoy a fun day at the Zoo with ride wristbands. Children and adults are encouraged to dress up in their favorite prince or princess costume. **Breakfast tickets are limited so purchase in advance!

When: Saturday, August 13th 8:30am – 10am

Location: Henley Lawn Park at The Birmingham Zoo

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• Fairy Tales and Frogs

Festivities will take place on Henley Park Lawn and are included in the price of Zoo admission for the day (free for Members). All guests (children and adults) are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes while meeting and taking photos with a multitude of royals for a magical day where fairytales come to life.

When: Saturday, August 13th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Henley Park Lawn at Birmingham Zoo

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• Woodlawn Street Market

Urban Street Market in the heart of Woodlawn! Local food, art dancing and more!

When: Saturday, August 13th 5pm – 9pm

Location: 55th Place South

• Dragon Fest

Fancy lyrics, dancing, spirits, costume contests, Dungeons and Dragons and other gaming experiences, the Lost World of Dragons exhibit, and so much more. Ticket includes museum admission, access to the Lost World of Dragons exhibit, DJ and Dance Floor, brewery tastings, costume contests, Dungeons and Dragons and other board gaming experiences, and so much more.

When: Friday, August 19th, 7pm – 11pm

Location: McWane Science Center

For more information or to purchase tickets

• Jurassic Quest

Jurassic Quest opens its doors with its most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including life-like dinosaurs, some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a fossil dig and real fossils like T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and life-size dino skull, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, photo opportunities, and more.

When: Friday, Aug. 19th, 9am-8pm | Saturday, Aug. 20th,  9am-8pm | Sunday, Aug. 21st,  9am-6pm

Location: BJCC

• Beer Bands and Bullies

Folks who love bullies (the four-legged kind) won’t want to miss out on Bama Bully Rescue’s 11th annual Beer, Bands & Bullies event. Join Bama Bully Rescue for our 11th Annual Beer Bands & Bullies music festival at Ferus Artisan Ales & the Trussville Entertainment District! $10 donation at the door, kids 12 and under are free.

When: Saturday, August 20th

Location: Ferus Ales Trussville

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• Paw Patrol Live, The Great Pirate Adventure

Do not miss this PAWsome opportunity to see the whole pack as they set sail in a pirate themed live touring stage performance. Join them for this adventure-filled high-seas mission aboard the Sea Patroller as they save their mateys, Carlos and Tracker, and find some pirate treasure too!

When: Saturday, August 20 10AM & 2PM  | Sunday, August 21 12PM & 4PM

Location: BJCC Concert Hall

• Tannehill Trade Days

Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. 350+ vendors to come and see. Rain or shine.

When: Saturday, August 20th | Sunday, August 21st

• Sidewalk Film Festival

The 24th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank is back with a festival footprint that includes the Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema, the Alabama Theatre, the Lyric Theatre, the Carver Theatre, First Church Birmingham, the Alabama School of Fine Arts Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre, Recital Hall and Lecture Hall as well as the Steiner Auditorium at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

When: August 22nd – August 28th

• Touch a Truck

Lots of different types of vehicles (huge ones) that children can come see, touch, ask questions, take a photo with the vehicle and perhaps sit behind the wheel.  Several local Fire Departments, Police Departments, and Emergency Response Teams… will be there! Lots of fun. Come greet our community first responders and community leaders who take a special interest in our safety and the safety of our children

Come out and see all the fun trucks:
Modern Day Electric
Dixie Division Military Vehicle Club
Alabama Power Company
Southern Vintage Fire Apparatus Association
Leeds Police Department
Leeds Fire Department
Sherman Industries
CraneWorks

Trucks will be set up in the front parking lot behind LOFT and COACH.

When: Saturday, August 27th, 10am – 2pm

Location: The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Thank you to our site sponsors, Sophia Leece and Scott Boudreaux with LAH Real Estate. For more information on what’s happening in the Birmingham Housing Market, or to schedule a free home buyer/seller consultation, you can reach them:

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Here’s your rundown on some weekend fun, weather it’s your last weekend before school starts or your first weekend back to school, you deserve to celebrate!

• Birmingham Barons at Regions Field

Time: Friday 7:05pm | Saturday 6:30pm | Sunday 4:05pm (Family Day/ Kids run the bases)

The Barons finish up a home stand against Chattanooga with Family night on Sunday!

• August First Friday

Time: Friday 5pm – 8pm

Location: Downtown Calera

Calera Main Street wraps up their First Friday festival season in Downtown Calera, with all things “Back to School.” Dozens of local vendors, a kid’s zone with face painting, plus several food trucks to include: D’s Soul Food, Gumbo to Geaux, Moe and Moore’s BBQ, Summer Snow, The Smith Station, and others. Parking can be found all around the downtown area from street parking on Hwy 25 and Hwy 31, to parking lots behind Fuzzy Buttz Pet Supply, Cowart Drugs, the Calera Police Department, Food Outlet and the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, all within a short walk from the festival. Be sure to join in for all the fun in Downtown Calera.

• Party on the Porch

Time: Friday at 6pm

Location: Alabama Outdoors Homewood

Summer is winding down and back-to-school is around the corner. Celebrate both at Party on the Porch!
Stop by from 6-8pm for a family-friendly event that’s sure to make you feel right at home. This event will benefit Homewood City Schools Foundation and celebrate the beginning of a new school year.
Devour some good grub from 1918 Catering and cool off with Frios Gourmet Pops and Ferus Artisan Ales. Sing along and enjoy the tunes from a local Birmingham bluegrass band, Mountain Grass Unit!

• Cinderella at Red Mountain Theatre

Time: Shows happening all weekend

Location: Red Mountain Theatre

It’s your last chance to see Cinderella at Red Mountain. Show ends August 7th

Buy tickets here use code MOMMY5 to save.

Don’t miss out on this 21+ event at McWane Science Center, yes, parents, you deserve a night out and if you’ve never attended a 21 and up night out at McWane, you’re missing out!

Here are some events in Birmingham that will keep you and your kids busy all weekend!

• Ross Bridge Back 2 School Bash (FREE) 

Time: Friday, July 29th, 4pm – 8pm

Location: Ross Bridge

Enjoy a free community event that supports local farmers, artisans, & more! There will be Live Music, Free Kid Activities, FOOD TRUCKS, and  local vendor shopping!  What a great way to spend a Friday evening!

• Popsicle Party Finale

Time: Saturday, July 30th, 12pm

Location: Clay Public Library

Enjoy a sweet treat with the kids at the Clay Public Library popsicle party!

• Sound of Music at the Alabama Theater

Time: Sunday, July 31st, 2pm

Location: Alabama Theater

Enjoy this lovely production with your whole family!

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• Girls Rock Bham (FREE)

Time: Sunday, July 31st, 2pm – 4pm

Location: Cahaba Brewing

Friends of all ages can try out various instruments, write a song, participate in a jam session, make art, and more. Girls Rock looks forward to rocking with YOU!

• Mcwane Members only Harry Potter event

Time: Sunday, July 31st, 5-6:30 pm

Location: Mcwane Center

Get your tickets to see Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone in Mcwane’s IMAX theater following the member event.

• Heavenly Donuts Harry Potter trivia night

Time: Sunday, July 31st, 6pm – 8pm

Location: Heavenly Donuts

Test your knowledge of Harry Potter at Heavenly Donuts and win the house cup! Guest seats are limited, so get your tickets today!

• Cinderella at Red Mountain Theater

Time: Show happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Use code: “Mommy5” to save on tickets.

Location: Red Mountain Theater

Red Mountain Theater offers a production of Cinderella that is inspirational, empowering, hilarious, and romantic. It’s the story you love with refreshing, new twists!

Here for more info: https://www.redmountaintheatre.org/cinderella-bhammommy/

Looking for even more fun this weekend, it’s not too late to check off some activities on our Summer Activity Guide!