If you’re staying around town this weekend and looking for something to do, check out these ways to celebrate Labor Day in Birmingham!

• Birmingham Barons

When:
Thursday, September 1st 6:35pm Can Koozie Giveaway
Friday, September, 2nd 6:35pm Fist Bump Friday
Saturday, September 3rd 6:05pm Post Game Fireworks
Sunday September 4th 6:05pm Labor Day Post Game Fireworks

Where: Regions Field

• Labor Day at Tannehill

When: Monday, September 5th, 11am – 4pm

Location: Tannehill

Labor Day fun at Tannehill!  Moon pie contest is free to enter with CASH prizes! Carnival Rides, Karaoke and more!

• Big Family Playdate

When: Sunday, September 4th, 12pm – 6pm

Location: Outlet Shops of Grand River

Balloon Art, Bounce Houses, Yard Games, Face Painting, Gaming Trucks, Free Admission and More!

• Labor Day at the Birmingham Zoo

When: Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Location: Birmingham Zoo

$12 Admission to First Responders and Healthcare Workers! Up to Four (4) guest at $12 each.

*First Responders and Healthcare workers must show valid ID or badge to receive discounted admission.

Football is kicking off, the fall decorations are coming out, and pumpkin spice everything will be taking over Instagram before you know it! It’s time for some fall events, here’s everything you need to know to have some fun as we ease into fall, now all we need are the cooler temps!

September Events in Birmingham

Party on the Porch

A family-friendly event that’s sure to make you feel right at home. This event will benefit The Junior League of Birmingham, and the women and children of Birmingham. enjoy tasty bites from Eugene’s Hot Chicken and cool off with Repicci’s Italian Ice and Ghost Train Brewing Co. Sing along and enjoy the tunes from a local favorite, the Dellow Yandies! Be sure to say hi to our friends at The North Face, Cablz, Rustic Mountain Overlanding, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, and have fun with Trailer Park Photos!

When: Friday, September 9, 6pm – 8pm

Where: Alabama Outdoors Homewood

Birmingham ArtWalk

Artwalk is a two-day arts festival that transforms Birmingham’s downtown neighborhood into an arts district, featuring the work of more than 50+ visual artists, live musicians, street performers, food and drink vendors, and children’s activities.

When: Friday September 9th 5pm – 10pm and September 10th 10am – 6pm

Where: Downtown Birmingham along 20th street

Trussville City Fest

Trussville City Fest is a FREE, fun, family event in historic downtown Trussville!  Activities will be located at Veteran’s Park, all along Main Street and at the new Trussville Entertainment District. This year’s presenting sponsor is Trussville Gas & Water.

When: Saturday, September 10th, 9am – 10pm

Where: Trussville Park

Dog Fest

Gather your friends, family and dogs for a day of fun!

The human-canine bond is truly unique. On our happiest and hardest of days, our dogs love us endlessly. They are our everyday heroes in so many ways. Whether as assistance dogs, working dogs or pet dogs, there are countless tales of man’s best friend doing amazing things. Join the fun at your local DogFest or participate virtually as we celebrate the joy dogs bring to our lives.

When: Saturday, September 10th 10am – 2pm

Where: Railroad Park

Tinglewood Festival

Alabama’s premier, all-woodworking art festival will celebrate “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound”

Alabama State Fair

Exciting Attractions & Shows. Live Music. All Your Favorite Fair Food. Spectacular Carnival Rides & Kiddie Rides.

When: September 16th – 25th

Where: Birmingham Race Course

Fido Fest

St George Middle Eastern Food Festival

Fiesta Birmingham

Music, dance, performing arts, visual arts, children’s activities, cultural education, authentic Latin food as well as community and health-related resources are all part of the event. This year, Fiesta is bringing back a favorite component, Lucha Libre, which will feature the Blue Demon from Mexico, Iguana hailing from Guatemala, and other famous Mexican professional wrestling acts.

When: Saturday, September 24th 12pm – 8pm

Where: Linn Park

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Celebrate Labor Day Weekend At The Zoo!

In honor of Labor Day, your Zoo will be OPEN Monday 9/5 from 9 am – 5pm and offer $12 Admission to First Responders and Healthcare Workers! Up to Four (4) guest at $12 each.

*First Responders and Healthcare workers must show valid ID or badge to receive discounted admission.

Saturday, Sunday & Monday*
Birmingham Zoo *regular OPEN Hours are
Wednesday – Sunday, 9am – 5pm

*Unless otherwise noted. We hope to see you at your Zoo!

Discounted admission tickets will only be sold onsite at the Zoo’s front entrance ticket booths.
Guest must show valid ID to receive discounted admission.
Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or coupon.

Please Note: First Responders are employees of an emergency service responsible for going immediately to the scene of an accident or emergency to provide assistance, such as EMT/Paramedics, Firefighters, and Law Enforcement Officers. Healthcare Worker includes paramedics, doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, hospital and medical staff, researchers, and administration.

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

More info

• 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:

Sophia Leece, 205.895.9120 | sleece@lahrealestate.com
Scott Boudreaux, 205.835.9787 | sboudreaux@lahrealestate.com