Fall Happenings Guide for Birmingham

Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 by Angie

2019 Fall Happenings Guide for Birmingham

Fall is here and the weather has finally agreed to cooperate! Now it’s time to figure out how you’re going to cram all of this fun into the next month. There are so many fun things happening, you need to organize yourself and we’re helping by putting all of our lists, and guides into one place!

Fall is our absolute favorite season and there is no shortage of things to do that will get you out of the house and enjoying the season, whether you’re looking for family fun at the pumpkin patch or a road trip to get away for a couple of days, we’ve got you covered!

Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals

Fall Road Trips

Fall Events not to Miss

Fall Events at Cook Museum

Trunk or Treat

Halloween Happenings

Tomb of the Risen Dead: 5 things to know!

Boo at the Zoo

Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treating

Lazy Moms Guide to Pumpkin Decorating

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

Spooky Cinnamon and Sugar Crisps

Mason Jar O’ Lanterns

Craft ideas for School Parties

4th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Posted on Sunday, October 13, 2019 by Angie

It’s time again to kick those pumpkin decorating skills up a notch and let us see that you’re going above and beyond our own Lazy Moms Pumpkin Decorating Ideas and doing something super cool with your pumpkins this year!

We want to see how creative our readers are.. Whether you carve, paint, or wax your pumpkins with melted crayon, we want to see what you’ve done, so we’re hosting a little contest.. We want you to submit your finest creation for a chance to win 4 Admission Tickets to Boo at the Zoo..

Submit your photos to us at contact@birminghammommy.com or message them to us on Facebook.. We’ll be featuring some of our favorites on social media throughout the next week, The deadline for entries will be noon on Sunday, the 20th and we’ll announce the winner Monday, October 21st!

Make sure to include your name and an email where we can notify you if you win.

All pictures submitted are subject to posting on any and all of BirminghamMommy.com social media.

5 Things To Know: Tomb of the Risen Dead at Desoto Caverns

Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2019 by Angie

Thinking about taking your kids to the Tomb of the Risen Dead at Desoto Caverns but not sure what to expect when you get there? Abby checked it out and is reporting back with 5 things you need to know before you go!

1. It’s not scary!

Despite the scary name, DeSoto has created a very family friendly experience. There is nothing too scary for even the smallest children. While children under 12 are welcome to wear costumes, adults are prohibited from wearing costumes. None of the characters for the show are “scary.” And as always with DeSoto Caverns Park, it is a smoking and alcohol free park.

2. Wear comfortable shoes.

There is a lot of walking around the park involved in collecting the clues and emblems you need to complete the tasks, so you’ll need comfortable shoes. Also for the show in the cave, you must be wearing closed toed shoes. No flip-flops or heels are allowed in the cave.

3. Show up at least 20 minuets early for the Illuminations of Harvest show.

It is the main show in the cave. It takes a few minutes to walk everyone down in to the cave and have them seated. The doors to the cave are closed 15 minutes before the show begins to avoid interruptions. There are only two showings of this nightly, you don’t want to miss it! Also, pay attention to the showtimes for the other attractions, its less distracting for the actors and performers when everyone shows up on time.

4. Pay attention to your map.

The experience is immersive and there are tasks and clues for you to help complete the quest that they have planned for you. You’ll want to check your map you are given when you enter the park for instructions on how to go in the correct sequence to each attraction. You’ll also be welcome to interact with the performers and ask questions along the journey!

5. Don’t forget to visit the Cave Cafe.

The cafe will be open during the events so don’t forget to stop by for a pumpkin spice latte or some fudge! There will also be other food options like hot cocoa or s’mores packages to roast over the fire by the outside movie.

DeSoto Caverns Park has done such a wonderful job making a spooky interactive experience, that you definitely don’t want to miss it!

Tomb of the Risen Dead is happening every Friday and Saturday night in October 6:30pm – 10:30pm and you can purchase tickets here.

For more Halloween events happening around Birmingham, make sure to check our full list of Halloween Happenings!

Mason Jar-O-Lantern

Posted on Monday, October 7, 2019 by Angie

We love Halloween decorations and we love a cute DIY project.. Here’s one that’s super easy and inexpensive to add to your seasonal decor’

Because we craft a fair amount in this house, we had the acrylic paints and brushes on hand, we hit the thrift stores for some different size mason jars (.49 cents each!) mayonnaise jars also work, then we picked up some flameless candles to drop inside of each jar.

To create your own “Mason Jar O’ Lantern” paint your jars with your choice of color, we went with orange, (the traditional take on a jack o’ lantern.) Use black paint or a permanent marker to create your face. Make sure not to make the paint too thick. You’ll want it to cover the jar but not block out the glow of the light inside.

These make a great display for a window sill or mantle – My girls had a blast painting, littles might need some help with the faces but overall it’s a very easy craft to do with the kids of all ages!

Scott’s Orchard Offers U-pick Apples in Alabama

Posted on Monday, October 7, 2019 by Angie

We talk a lot about pumpkins this time of year, but did you know it’s Apple season, too? If you’re looking to make the absolute most of all things fall, take a little road trip north and pick some apples!

Scott’s Orchard is a family owned and operated orchard in Southern Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama that grows apples and peaches and makes the best cider around.

They offer Operation Tours, and u-pick apple orchards.

Start with a narrated wagon ride across their 1,200 acre farm. Then continue with a guided tour of the packing operations. You’ll get to see the process of how they pick, wash, sort and package apples and make apple cider! They will leave you to your own after an apple tasting of the current varieties of apples they are picking. Wrap up your time by picking apples on your own!

You are welcome to stay with all day on the farm well beyond your reserved time slot.

Operation Tours are $12.00 and need to be booked in advanced. Only school age children and up will need to pay. Any child not paying, may be required to sit in the lap of a paying adult during the wagon ride. *Time is for the wagon ride and tour only. Price of apples is NOT included.

U-Pick Apples from $7.50 and open every day of the week until October 19th.

Scott’s Orchard in Hazel Green
2163 Scott Road, Hazel Green, AL 35750, Phone: 256-828-4563
Fall Apples from Labor day to October 19th

2019 Boo at the Zoo Kicks off October 11th

Posted on Thursday, October 3, 2019 by Angie

Prepare for over the top fun during the 28th annual Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions with costumed characters, themed rides and carnival games for 18 nights!

Come experience the excitement on Henley Park with our new ride attraction, Spidermania*! Meet, greet and take photos with Marvel* superhero characters in our new Altec-Styslinger Learning Center! Enjoy a new twist to our ghostly Ghoul School performance at the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Wildlife Stage. Listen and be entertained by nightly Bat Keeper Chats. Meet members of our animal family with close encounter Animal Greetings in the Hugh Kaul Plaza and at the Children’s Zoo Barn. Boogie down at the Monster Mash dance party and so much more!

Trick or Treat Lane in Alabama Wilds will be the sought after candy place for anyone with a sweet tooth! Take a wild ride around the Zoo on our Eerie Express Train. Zip down the Spider Slide and spin on the Scarousel for thrills that are sure to entertain children of all ages! Need one more reason to join us? For the first time at the Birmingham Zoo, guests can experience the natural wonder of a massive Orb-weaver spider web in our new Orb-weaver spider habitat located in the Garden Pavilion of Alabama Wilds! To add to the excitement, Boo at the Zoo guests are invited to wear their favorite family-friendly costumes as they partake in the festivities. Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spooktacular event you don’t want to miss!

*Spidermania ride and Marvel superhero characters are only on select nights, please check event dates on Activities Schedule below.

Boo At the Zoo 2019 Activities Schedule:

Marvel Superhero Characters
Location: Learning Center
October 11 Captain America
October 12 Iron Man
October 18 Spider Man
October 19 Black Panther

SpiderMania
Location: Henley Park
October 24 – 31

Ghoul School
Location: Wildlife Stage
October 11 -13 and October 17 -31

New! Orb-Weaver Spider Habitat
Location: Garden Pavilion in Alabama Wilds
Open until 9:00pm every night – also open during the day for Zoo guests

Animal Greetings
Location: Welcome Plaza
5:00pm – 6:00pm every night

Children’s Zoo Barn
Open until 9:00pm every night

Bat Chats & Bio Facts
Location: Bears Pavilion in Alabama Wilds
Time(s) TBA

For EVEN MORE Halloween fun happening in Birmingham make sure to visit our Halloween Happenings Guide for 2019!

Birmingham Area Trunk or Treat Guide

Posted on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 by Angie

Birmingham Area Trunk or Treat Guide for 2019

If you prefer the comfort of a more controlled trick or treating experience, then a local Trunk or Treat might be perfect for you, especially if you have littles you worry might get trampled by the bigger kids running the streets. Here’s a list of some we know about, we would love for you to drop us a comment if you know of one we can add!

The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills
Saturday, October 26th
4pm – 6pm

Food, Games, Bounce Houses, Candy and More!

Asbury United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 27th
4pm

Carnival rides, skary-oke, a cake walk, plus free popcorn, drinks, and of course, candy! Plus, for the first time ever, you can buy treats from one of four B’ham food trucks: City Bowls, Nuzzi Gelato, Little Donkey, and Eugene’s Hot Chicken.

Special needs children are invited to enjoy exclusive trunk-or-treat time from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. and visit our Shepherds Ministry tent throughout the event.

Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church
Sunday, October 27th
4:30pm – 6:30pm

Food, Fun and Festivities!

Asbury United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 27th
4pm

Food, Fun, Costumes and More!

Double Oak Community Church
Sunday, October 27th
3pm – 5pm

Candy, Games, Inflatables and Magic shows!

Gardendale Baptist Tabernacle
Sunday, October 27th
5pm – 8pm

Games, treats and costumes!

Trussville First United Methodist
Sunday, October 27th
5pm – 6:30pm

Food, Fun family games, and lots of candy!

All Saints Episcopal Church
Wednesday, October 30th
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Trunk or Treat outside in their parking lot! They’ll have pizza ($5/person and $15/family), decorated vehicles, and of course candy. Wear your costumes!

Clearbranch United Methodist Church
Wednesday, October 30th
5:30-8pm

Great night of Fall fun or the whole family, and Trunk or Treating for the kids!

Homewood Church of Christ
Wednesday, October 30th
Time TBA

Food, Entertainment, Costumes and Candy!

ONEeighty
October 30th
6pm – 8pm

Free food, inflatables, knocker ball, face painting, pictures, music, games, trunks, and lots of candy. Bring the kids for a night of free family fun.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
October 30th
5:45-7:15

Games and Candy!

Baptist Church of the Covenant
Thursday, October 31st
6pm – 7:30pm

Bake walk, bounce house, food, candy and more!

The Church at Grants Mill
Thursday, October 31st
6pm – 9pm

Popcorn, bounce houses and plenty of candy!

Know of a Trunk or Treat happening around town that we can add to our list? Drop us a comment and we’ll make sure to get it added!

For even more Halloween Fun, make sure to visit our Halloween Happenings post HERE

Fall Events at Cook Museum

Posted on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 by Angie

Cook Museum of Natural Science always has tons of fun events going on and this Fall is no exception! Check out what you’ll find going on this month!

Cephalopod Day – October 12th

Bring your family to celebrate Cephalopod Awareness Week at the Cook Museum on October 12th! This FREE** educational event will feature:
· Kid-friendly activities
· Squid prints – using a real squid
· Preserved specimens
· Photo opportunities
· And more!

**This does not include admission to the museum. The event will take place rain or shine. In the case of rain, the event will be moved inside the museum.

Fall Family Fun Days – October 26th and 27th

Join us for a fun weekend of activities, crafts, and science at our Fall Family Fun Days on October 26-27! Activities* will take place rain or shine on Saturday 10 am – 2 pm, and Sunday Noon – 4 pm. Kids are welcome to dress up in their favorite costume! View the schedule of events below for times of activities.

Activities include:
– Multiple LIVE animal presentations (hourly)
– Stories in the Cave (hourly)
– Kids crafts
– Family photo opportunities
– Nature’s Table Café at Cook Museum will have a special smoothie with gummy worms available

*Activities will take place inside the museum and its exhibits.
*Admission to the museum includes all activities for that day.
*Members can participate in activities for free.

31 Nights of Halloween on FreeForm

Posted on Saturday, September 28, 2019 by Angie

From fun to frightful, 31 Nights of Halloween on FreeForm has you covered, get out the popcorn and plan a family movie night this month!

Tuesday, October 1
Golden Ticket Day 12:30pm/11:30c Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
2pm Monster House
4:05pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
5:45pmDisney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
7:50pm Hocus Pocus
11cpm Zombieland

Wednesday, October 2
Freeform Premiere 10:30am Scared Shrekless
11am Monster House
Freeform Premiere 1:05pm R.L. Stine’s Mostly Ghostly: One Night in Doom House
3:10pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
4:50pm Hocus Pocus
Freeform Premiere 11/10pm The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon
11pm ParaNorman

Thursday, October 3
11:30am Edward Scissorhands
1:40pm ParaNorman
3:45pm The Haunted Mansion (2003)
Double Feature
5:50pm The Addams Family (1991)
7:55pm Addams Family Values
11pm Edward Scissorhands

Friday, October 4
Freeform Premiere 10pm Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins
10:30pm Hook (1991)
1:35pm The Haunted Mansion (2003)
Double Feature
3:40pm The Addams Family (1991)
5:45pm Addams Family Values
7:50pm Hocus Pocus
11pm The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon

Saturday, October 5
6am ParaNorman
8am Hocus Pocus
10:10amThe Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon
12:40pm Scooby-Doo (2002)
2:45pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
4:50pm Hocus Pocus
Freeform Premiere 7pm 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest
Freeform Premiere 7:30pm Goosebumps
11pm Monster House

Sunday, October 6
6a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
8:30a Monster House
10:30a Scooby-Doo (2002)
1:30pm/12:30c Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2:35pm Hocus Pocus
4:45pm Goosebumps
7:15pm Hotel Transylvania
9:20pm Hocus Pocus
11:30pm 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest

Monday, October 7
10:30pm Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic
11:30pm 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest
12:30pm Dark Shadows (2012)
3:10pm Hocus Pocus
5:20pm Hotel Transylvania
7:25pm Ghostbusters (1984)

Tuesday, October 8
10am The Haunted Mansion (2003)
12pm The Corpse Bride
2pm Ghostbusters (1984)
4:30pm Ghostbusters II
7pm Iron Man
11pmScooby-Doo (2002)

Wednesday, October 9
10pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
11:40pm Scooby-Doo (2002)
1:45pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
3:55pm Iron Man
10pm The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon
11pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Thursday, October 10
10am Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins
10:30am R.L. Stine’s Mostly Ghostly: One Night in Doom House
12:40am Monster House
2:45pm Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo
5:15pm Hocus Pocus
7:25pm Hotel Transylvania
9:30pm Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!
11pm Monster House

Friday, October 11
10am Scared Shrekless
10:30am Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo
1pm Hocus Pocus
3:05pm Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles
5:45pm Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!
6:15pm Hotel Transylvania
8:20pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
11pm The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon

Saturday, October 12
6a Ghostbusters (1984)
8:30am Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles
11:10am The Nightmare Before Christmas
Double Feature
12:50pm The Addams Family (1991)
2:55pm Addams Family Values
Saturday Scream-a-thon
Freeform Premiere 5pm Scream
Freeform Premiere 7:40pm Scream 2
Freeform Premiere 10:20pm Scream 3

Sunday, October 13
6a Ghostbusters II
8:35a The Corpse Bride
10:10a The Addams Family (1991)
12:15pm Addams Family Values
2:20pm Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory
4:25pm Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
6:30pm Disney’s Moana
9pm Hocus Pocus
11:10pm The Corpse Bride

Monday, October 14
10:30a Hocus Pocus
12:40pm Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
2:45pm Matilda
4:50pm Mrs. Doubtfire
7:55pm Hotel Transylvania

Tuesday, October 15
10:30am Matilda
12:40pm Mrs. Doubtfire
3:45pm Hotel Transylvania
Double Feature
5:50pm The Addams Family (1991)
7:55pm Addams Family Values
11pm Hocus Pocus

Wednesday, October 16
10am Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
12:40pm Hocus Pocus
Double Feature
2:50pm The Addams Family (1991)
4:55pm Addams Family Values
10pm The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon
11pm The Haunted Mansion (2003)

Thursday, October 17
10a ParaNorman
12:05a The Haunted Mansion (2003)
2:10pm 101 Dalmatians (1996)
4:15pm The Corpse Bride
Double Feature
5:50pm Scooby-Doo (2002)
7:55pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
11pm R.L. Stine’s Mostly Ghostly: One Night in Doom House

Friday, October 18
10am 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest
11am National Treasure
Triple Feature
2pm Scream
4:40pm Scream 2
7:20pm Scream 3
11pm The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon

Saturday, October 19
6a ParaNorman
8:05a Hocus Pocus
10:15a The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon
3:15pm Disney’s Zootopia
5:45pm Hocus Pocus
7:55pm Ghostbusters (1984)
10:25pm Ghostbusters II

Sunday, October 20
6am 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest
7am Hocus Pocus
9:05am Disney’s Zootopia
11:35am Ghostbusters (1984)
2:05pm Ghostbusters II
4:35pm Hocus Pocus
6:45pm Hotel Transylvania
8:50pm The Addams Family (1991)
10:55pm Addams Family Values

Monday, October 21
10am The Corpse Bride
11:35am The Addams Family (1991)
1:40pm Addams Family Values
3:45pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
5:25pm Hotel Transylvania
7:30pm Goosebumps

Tuesday, October 22
10am Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic
11:03am Scared Shrekless
11:35am Monster House
1:40pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
3:20pm Goosebumps
5:50pm Scooby-Doo (2002)
7:55pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
11pm Monster House

Wednesday, October 23
10am Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
12:30pm Scooby-Doo (2002)
2:30pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
4:30pm Disney’s Moana
7pm-10pm The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon
11pm Matilda

Thursday, October 24
10am Matilda
12:10pm Disney’s Moana
2:40pm Ghostbusters (1984)
5:15pm Ghostbusters II
7:50pm Hocus Pocus
11pm The Haunted Mansion (2003)

Friday, October 25
10am Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins
10:32am Ghostbusters (1984)
1:05pm Ghostbusters II
3:40pm The Haunted Mansion (2003)
5:45pm Hocus Pocus
7:55pm Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
11pm The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror-thon

Saturday, October 26
6am Monster House
8:10am Hocus Pocus
10:20am Scooby-Doo (2002)
12:25pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
2:30pm Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
4:35pm The Addams Family (1991)
6:40pm Addams Family Values
8:45pm Hotel Transylvania
10:50pm Hocus Pocus

Sunday, October 27
6am Scooby-Doo (2002)
8am Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
10:05am Hocus Pocus
12:15pm The Nightmare Before Christmas
1:55pm The Addams Family (1991)
4pm Addams Family Values
6:05pm Hotel Transylvania
8:10pm Hocus Pocus
10:20pm Dark Shadows (2012)

Monday, October 28
6a Dark Shadows (2012)
10:30am The Haunted Mansion (2003)
12:30am The Nightmare Before Christmas
Triple Feature
2:10pm Scream
4:40pm Scream 2
7:20cpmScream 3

Tuesday, October 29
6:30am The Haunted Mansion (2003)
10am The Nightmare Before Christmas
11:35am Scooby-Doo (2002)
1:40pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
3:45pm The Addams Family (1991)
5:50pm Addams Family Values
7:55pm Hotel Transylvania
11pm The Corpse Bride

Wednesday, October 30
6:30a Scooby-Doo (2002)
10am The Corpse Bride
11:30am Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
1:35pm The Addams Family (1991)
3:40pm Addams Family Values
5:45pm Hotel Transylvania
7:50pm Hocus Pocus
11pm Scooby-Doo (2002)

Thursday, October 31
10am 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest
Hocus Pocus Marathon
11:30am Hocus Pocus
1:35pm Hocus Pocus
3:40pm Hocus Pocus
5:45pm Hocus Pocus
7:50pm Hocus Pocus
11pm Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

5 Fall Events in Birmingham Not to Miss

Posted on Friday, September 27, 2019 by Angie

Fall is a great time to get out and enjoy all that the Magic City has to offer, not to mention there’s a lot to choose from when it comes to fun. Here is a list of 5 events we think you need to know about! Which one are you looking forward to most?

Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Cross
October 3rd (10:30am – 10pm) October 4th (10:30am – 10pm) October 5th (10:30am – 10pm)

One of Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural events. The festival has been an act of love from Birmingham’s Greek community to the city of Birmingham going back four generations. During our three-day Festival you will experience the Greeks’ legendary zest for life and delicious authentic Greek cuisine. In addition to the food you will enjoy Greek music, dancing, and a warm spirited atmosphere that embraces everyone as family. As thousands of returning patrons can attest, you will leave a devoted fan.

The festival offers free admission, indoor and outdoor dining, and food plates are individually priced. Be sure to stroll through The Greek Market Place which has Mediterranean and Orthodox Christian souvenirs.

Oktoberfest
Railroad Park
October 5th 12pm – 7pm

Birmingham’s Biggest German-Themed Party. Put on your lederhosen and head out to Birmingham Oktoberfest! Enjoy a variety of deliciously cold beers, German food, live music, and an abundance of games and Oktoberfest themed activities!

Visit their website to purchase tickets

Magic City Mac N Cheese Fest
Macy’s at Brookwood Village
October 6th 1pm – 5pm

Enjoy tasting various types of mac and cheese from your favorite restaurants, caterers, and food trucks in the Birmingham area. We will have vegan, meat-lovers, white cheddar – a little something for everyone.

Free activities for children; pets are welcome; and there will be beer, cocktails, sodas, and water available for sale.

$15 Early Bird Ticket Sales
$20 Day of Ticket
$5 Children 12 and under
Children 5 and under free!

Trucks by the Tracks
Railroad Park
October 13th 11am – 4pm

Your favorite Birmingham food trucks all in one place! Live music, lawn games, and family activities.

Moss Rock Festival
The Preserve in Hoover
November 2nd (1oam – 5pm) and 3rd (10am -4pm)

Grab friends and family and get outside to the Moss Rock Festival at The Preserve in Hoover. Explore Nature, SmartLIVING, Art + Design at Alabama’s premier eco-creative festival. Innovation, imagination, and fun await 10,000 visitors under a blanket of fall colors at this idyllic neighborhood setting adjacent to Hoover’s own 350 acre Moss Rock Preserve. MRF features 100 exhibiting artists inspired by nature; +Design artisans, makers & special exhibitions; a tiny home; SmartLIVING ideas and marketplace for food, home, body, and health; live music; The Sweetery; Beer Garden craft tasting event (ticketed); WonderKid Studios; Nature enthusiasts district, Greenway Pathway Expo, and Aspiring Gardeners zone; guided hikes; eco:drive outdoor show rooms; a fly fishing workshop, rock climbing wall & rope bridge; School Planet Project sculptures; popular local food trucks and other festival favorites; big giveaways, and much more.

Advance:
Weekend Pass $12 (on sale September 15)

Gate (Adults):
$10 Adult 1 Day Pass
$15 Weekend Ticket (Sat & Sun)

Gate (Kids & Students):
Kids 15 & under Free
$5 Student 1 Day Ticket (Student ID required)

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