All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express!

All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum!

Board their vintage train for a beautiful autumn ride through the scenic forests of Shelby County. Lots of fun awaits at the Pumpkin Patch as you take a hayride, bounce in the inflatable bounce house, get lost in the corn maze, and participate in other family activities! Search the pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin!

Upgrade to a caboose ticket or locomotive ticket for a memorable experience and get an up close look at railroad operations!

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the Gift Shop and at the Pumpkin Patch for cash only.

Pumpkins can be purchased when you purchase your tickets online, the Calera Depot ticket window when you pick up your tickets, or on location at the Pumpkin Patch for cash only.

The Pumpkin Patch Express train ride lasts approximately 1 ½ hours including train ride and time at the Pumpkin Patch. Please arrive 1 hour prior to your departure time to pick up your tickets at the Calera Depot, use the restrooms at the Gift Shop, and to get in line at your boarding location. Make sure to visit the exhibits in the Depot Museum, the collection of railroad equipment in Clark Yard, the working Signal Garden, and Gift Shop!

Saturdays and Sundays October 6th – 28th

For More information about the Pumpkin Patch Express or the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum make sure to visit their website!

Diaper Drive to Benefit Central Alabama Mothers in Need

The Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) – an organization of more than 2,200-women providing 55,000-plus volunteer hours annually across 38 community projects and $1M in direct funding to the Birmingham community – will hold its 3rd Annual Diaper Drive Monday, Sept. 24 through Saturday, Sept. 29, during Diaper Need Awareness Week, at participating locations throughout the Birmingham area.

JLB Diaper Bank donation bins will be at select iBERIABANK locations in the Birmingham area: Crestline, Downtown, Fultondale, Grandview, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Pelham, Vestavia and Woodcrest (Homewood), as well as Kid’s Market and Mom on Crestwood Blvd. in Irondale; Covenant Classical Schools in Trace Crossings, Valleydale, and Greystone. All locations will accept diapers September 24-30 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Diaper Drives will help stock the JLB Diaper Bank, which distributes thousands of diapers each month to 230 vetted organizations. The JLB has partnered with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to store the diapers and vet the organizations that receive diapers through the JLB Diaper Bank.

“Our 2017 Diaper Drive garnered approximately 28,374 donations, and we hope our generous community members support us again in the coming weeks,” said Kristen Lamb, JLB Diaper Bank Chair. “One in three U.S. mothers report suffering from diaper need, and this need is critical in and around the Greater Birmingham Area – physically affecting infants and toddlers and mentally affecting parents and caregivers.”

Research shows 32 percent of children under the age of 3 live below the poverty line, while 26 percent of Alabama Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Funding recipients are infants. Roughly one-third of Alabama children are likely to benefit from diaper donations – which is on par with the national average.

“We urge capable families throughout the Birmingham area to support this initiative and to provide diapers to women and children unable to purchase diapers themselves,” said Lamb.

 

Baby Steps Memorial Run benefiting the Amelia Center

The Baby Steps 5k and 1 Mile Memorial walk is coming up and we were able to talk with Abby Nicholas, one of the events founder’s to learn more about how this run came to be, and why the Amelia Center is so important to her.

Abby shared with us the emotional roller coaster she and her husband experienced after they were married in 1998 and spent many unsuccessful years trying to start their family. Like many other couples, they decided to proceed with IVF and became pregnant with twin boys. The pregnancy progressed and was on target until she went into pre-term labor at 22 weeks. Sadly she experienced one of the worst fears of every expectant Mom, Braden Lee and Brody Lee were stillborn.

In her grief, Abby turned to the Amelia Center, and has become active in many organizations that support infant loss and NICU care.

The Amelia Center, located in Birmingham, is now twenty years old.  It offers individual grief counseling to parents and grandparents who have suffered the loss of a child and to children who have lost siblings.  In addition, the center offers family and group therapy, and educational opportunities for professionals (teachers, clergy and first responders) all who work with grief-stricken individuals.  All counseling services are free to the participants.  Since its inception in 1997, the compassionate staff of The Amelia Center have brought hope and smiles and understanding to hundreds of people who thought their lives were over.  It is supported not only by Children’s but by the generous donations of community members.

Abby and co-founder Loni Hodge organized the Baby Steps Memorial Run out of a desire to assist in the healing process for families who have also suffered the loss of a child.  They want to bring awareness about The Amelia Center to the community and to raise funds to help support a center that plays such a vital role in the lives of many grieving families.  All contributions from this event allow The Amelia Center to continue to offer services and support to grieving families throughout the community.  The Baby Steps Memorial Run allows us the opportunity to bring many families together and set aside a day to remember and honor loved ones.  It is a day of celebration and a day for families to know they are not alone on their grief journey.

In it’s 10th year, the Baby Steps Memorial Run has grown to about 600 participants. If you and your family would like to participate in memory of someone you’ve lost or to support someone you know that has, the 2018 run is set to take place on Saturday, September 29th at Tannehill State Park. There will be a Kids Zone, Bounce House, face painting, balloons and live music.

To register to learn more you can visit their Website or find them on facebook.

 

 

 

Friday Five: Top Picks for Weekend Fun Sept 21st – 23rd

Top picks for weekend fun in the ‘Ham!

  • Rocket Day on the Samford Quad

Join us as we launch 3D modeled and printed rockets in the Samford Quad.

This event is free and open to the public!

Friday, 5pm

  • Superhero Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Trains and superheroes go hand-in-hand… It’s about time they get to ride a train that they won’t have to rescue!

Suit up – as a superhero or as a heroic difference-maker in your community – and assemble to ride the train alongside some of your favorite caped crusaders.

Enjoy time on the museum grounds before or after your train ride with a number of Local Heroes, including firefighters, police officers, military, rescue personnel, animal protection agencies, and more.

Saturday, 11am and 2pm

For more information or ticketing options click here

  • La Celebración at the Birmingham Zoo

Animals of Central and South America will be featured through bilingual keeper chats, animal encounters, and other activities throughout the Zoo. Guests are invited to come and enjoy special enrichments for the animals, music and more! This event is in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, but also a welcoming event for all parts of the Birmingham community.

This rain or shine event is included in admission for Zoo guests and free to Zoo Members!

Saturday, 10am – 2pm

  • Rumplestiltskin at Birmingham Children’s Theatre

Spin straw into gold? Impossible! Or so the poor miller’s daughter believes until she meets the strange little man called Rumpelstiltskin. This upbeat take on the classic Grimm fairytale comes to life with folk songs, silly characters, and audience participation. You and your wee folks will not want to miss out!

Saturday, 10am and 12pm (12pm performance is sensory friendly)

  • Vulcan Aftertunes at Vulcan Park and Museum

Enjoy cool tunes, craft brews and sweet views with these up-and-coming artists as well as everyone’s favorite cast iron statue, Vulcan. Chill out on Birmingham’s front porch with your lawn chairs and blankets and bring the whole family out to enjoy some of the country’s best rising entertainers.

Gates open at 1:00 p.m.

Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase and onsite food truck vendors will be accessible.

Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served.

No pets or outside alcohol allowed.

Sunday, 3pm – 6pm

For more information on these events and other happenings this weekend and beyond, make sure to visit our Events Calendar!

Our Sponsor:

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is excited to host it’s first Superhero Express.

It seems that trains and superheroes go hand-in-hand… It’s about time they get to ride a train that they won’t have to rescue!

Suit up – as a superhero or as a heroic difference-maker in your own community – and assemble to ride the train alongside some of your favorite caped crusaders.

Enjoy time on the museum grounds before or after your train ride with a number of Community Heroes, including firefighters, police officers, military, rescue personnel, animal protection agencies, and more. Purchase lunch or a sweet treat from various food trucks, create a FREE superhero-themed craft, and be sure to take lots of photos to commemorate your epic day of fun on the Superhero Express!

Family Exercise Routines to Limit Kids’ Inactivity

Parenting can be a difficult challenge as there are many new responsibilities and no instruction manuals. The most important thing parents have to address is the health of their children. A potential answer to that problem is instilling good health habits early on in children’s lives.

Of course, you should be getting them used to eating fruit and veggies, but there are less obvious ways to ensure your kids will be healthy. One of them is encouraging your children to be active. This has never been more difficult — the digital age we’re living in carries significant risks of internet and smartphone over usage, which leads to an inactive lifestyle. To avoid this happening to your kids, we suggest establishing family exercise routines to limit their inactivity.

How Much Exercise Does a Child Need?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, at least one hour of physical activity each day is recommended for children older than six. This includes aerobic exercise, either moderate or vigorous, as well as muscle and bone strengthening activities. Jumping rope, running, gymnastics or walking all are great activities to take up during that hour. However, getting your children into it might not be an easy task if they’re already interested in digital gadgets.

How to Make Children Interested in Activity?
Spending time on playgrounds with other children is a right way of helping your children live a more active lifestyle. Social interaction with peers will help most kids feel engaged at the playground, and will also act as an excellent motivator to start with the activity. If your child prefers only to use their devices, then you’ll have to do some guesswork as to which event they might enjoy. Let them try out everything they’re interested in, and something is sure to stick sooner or later.

Age-Appropriate Activities
While offering some choice to your children can be crucial, it’s equally important to keep any activity age-appropriate. What this means is that younger kids tend to need more fun and simplicity, while older children can handle more complex game rules or commitment to an activity. Parents can also encourage older children to dedicate themselves more to their chosen activity.

Setting Clear Boundaries as Part of Your Routine
As much as encouragement and praise are useful, your children should also be aware of what undesirable behaviors are. In this case, you might want to set boundaries around smartphone use and general screen time. Many families build up a ritual around mealtimes, which is one instance when digital distractions should be far away. Lead by example, and set a limit on your own screen time as well as your children’s.

Encouraging Positive Behavior
As a parent, you’re a role model to your children. So if you want them to be active, you have to exercise with them, or at least have them notice you’re working out. It will set a positive example. Keep in mind that the children will follow your lead if you let them know, for instance, that you value activity. That’s bound to shake up even the most indifferent, smartphone-loving child.

It’s imperative to instill good activity habits in your children early if you wish them to avoid all the consequences of an inactive life.

Information provided by: Jeff E. Sellman, M.D. from Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

Alabama State Fair 2018

Join in on the fun at the Alabama State Fair! Exciting Attractions & Shows. Live Music. All Your Favorite Fair Food. Spectacular Carnival Rides & Kiddie Rides. Safe, Clean Family Fun.​

Coming to the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre September 28th – October 7th. Want FREE admission? Click the coupon below for FREE admission on Monday, October 1st. (coupon must be printed to be valid)

Admission:
Adults (13-59) : $10
Youth (5-12) : $5
Senior (60+) : $5
Military (With ID) : $5
Ride Passes  – $25

Discount Days:
$10 Tuesday (Unlimited Rides on Tuesday,  October 2nd)
$2 Dollar Thursday (Rides are $2 each and various food concessions are $2 each on October 4th)​

Dates and Times:
Friday, September 28:   4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, September 29:   11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, September 30:   12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Monday, October 1:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Tuesday, October 2:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m
Wednesday, October 3:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday, October 4:   4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, October 5:   4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, October 6:   11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, October 7:   12 p.m. – 10 p.m

 

Museum Day Live 2018

Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 22, 2018, for two people.

Here’s how to get your ticket for two:

* Head over here and check out the participating museums in your area.

* Find a participating museum, click Get a Ticket, and complete the registration form.

* Your ticket will be available in your email or by clicking Download Ticket after you submit your info.

* Print and bring your ticket to your selected participating museum on 9/22.

Participating Locations in and around Birmingham Include:

Vulcan Park and Museum
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McWane Science Center
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
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Birmingham Museum of Art
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Iron and Steel Museum of Alabama (McCalla)
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Friday Five: Top Picks for Weekend Fun Sept. 14th – Sept. 16th

Top Picks for weekend fun around Birmingham!

  • Blount County Fair – Blount County-Oneonta Agri Business Center

As one of only 22 county fairs throughout the state, we are indeed fortunate that the Jaycees saw fit to begin this family tradition for Blount County in 1953. The Blount County Fair features a professionally managed and family-friendly midway full of rides to suit all ages, as well as food booths from which you can get barbeque, hamburgers, hotdogs, authentic Mexican cuisine, and more…plus the traditional fair foods like funnel cakes, cotton candy, popcorn, nachos, and more!

General Gate Admission, $5/person
Armbands to Ride All Rides, $10/person

Friday,  5pm – 11pm
Saturday, 5pm – 11pm

  • Storytime and Activities featuring Good Night Moon: A Petrifying Parody
    Barnes and Noble Summit and Patton Creek

A beloved classic gets a kind-hearted send up in this clever parody that will keep kids laughing. Join us for Storytime and get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4!

Saturday, 11am

  • Family Yoga in the Gardens – Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Enjoy this unique opportunity for healthy fun with the family in the gardens of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This energetic class will incorporate individual and partner yoga poses for strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus. Our garden inspired crafts will assist in cooling the mind and body. This series will take place at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. There will be no Family Yoga in-studio on these dates. Rain or shine! We will move into a classroom if the weather calls for it.

September craft: art with leaves and flowers

Saturday 9am – 10am

  • 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. We have 350+ vendors to come and see. Rain or shine.

Day-Use Admission:
$5 Adults (12 years and older)
$4 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$3 Children (Ages 6-11)
ages 5 and under free

 

  • Trucks by the Tracks at Railroad Park

Birmingham’s best food trucks will gather at American Family Care Presents Trucks by the Tracks. Serving up everything from hot chicken, specialty burgers & tacos to fruit bowls, popsicles, Italian ice and gourmet ice cream sandwiches! It’s Birmingham at its best, with lawn games and activities set up throughout the park. Live bands will take to the stage as everyone enjoys the City’s best mobile cuisine. Musical acts will perform throughout the afternoon including headliner Dominique Posey, The Oxy Morons, Rachael Roberts, and the Huffman High School Drum Line. Tasty beverages will be for sale, too — Coca-Cola products will be available, as will Good People Brews.

Sunday, 11am – 5pm

Our Sponsor:

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is excited to host it’s first Superhero Express.

It seems that trains and superheroes go hand-in-hand… It’s about time they get to ride a train that they won’t have to rescue!

Suit up – as a superhero or as a heroic difference-maker in your own community – and assemble to ride the train alongside some of your favorite caped crusaders.

Enjoy time on the museum grounds before or after your train ride with a number of Community Heroes, including firefighters, police officers, military, rescue personnel, animal protection agencies, and more. Purchase lunch or a sweet treat from various food trucks, create a FREE superhero-themed craft, and be sure to take lots of photos to commemorate your epic day of fun on the Superhero Express!

Birmingham Area Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches 2018

Fall in Birmingham is packed full of some serious fun! BirminghamMommy has your guide to all of the upcoming Fall Festivals and best places for finding your pumpkins!

Pumpkin Patches in Birmingham

Old Baker Farm– Harpersville – September 29th – October 31st. Just off Hwy 280.

Open weekdays 3pm – dark
Saturdays 9am – dark
Sundays 1pm – dark
ADMISSION COST:
$10 per person (children under 2 free)
Admission includes pumpkin and all events except food, arts and crafts, and horseback rides.
Visit Site for more information.

  • Festival Weekend-  Open Saturday and Sunday, October 27th-28th, 9am-5pm (*Entrance Gate Closes Each Day at 5pm)
  • Western Cowboy Day – Saturday October 13th, 9am until Dark and Sunday, October 14th, 1pm until Dark
    Shootouts, Western Music, Hay Wagon Rides, Hay Mountain, Pumpkin Patch, & 0More!
    Kids, come dressed in your western attire! Cost: $10 per person; kids under 2 free (Payment types accepted: Cash or Check only) Admission Fee includes pumpkin and all events except food, arts and crafts, horseback rides
  • Cotton Pickin’ Celebration – Saturday October 27th 9am – 5pm and Sunday October 28th 9am – 5pm.
    Cost: $10 per person; kids under 2 free (Payment types accepted: Cash or Check only) Admission Fee includes pumpkin and all events except food, arts and crafts, horseback rides.

Great Pumpkin Patch – Hayden – 65 North to the Hayden Corner Exit. September 23th – October 31st
Open Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm,
Friday and Saturday 8am – 6pm,
Sunday 1pm – 6pm.
Admission to the Pumpkin Patch is free, pay for each activity.

Bennett Farms – Heflin –   I-20 toward Atlanta, exit 199.  September 29th – October  29th– Open Friday, 2pm – 5pm,  Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 1pm – 5pm.

$10 admission per child. 1 year and under free!
Pumpkins are not included with price of admission. Admission includes all activities: hayride, petting farm, corn crib, hay maze, pipe slide, tire crawl, pipe swing, wagon train. $5 admission per adult. Admission includes all activities. Pumpkins are not included with adult admission

Pumpkin Patch Express – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum– Open Every Saturday and Sunday in October. The entire family will enjoy an autumn ride aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express. Lots of fun awaits at the Pumpkin Patch as you visit the Great Pumpkin, take a hayride, bounce in the inflatable bounce house, and participate in other family activities! Search our pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin! Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the Gift Shop and at the Pumpkin Patch for cash only.

The Pumpkin Patch event will take approximately 90 minutes.

Saturdays departing at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Sundays departing at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Infant Tickets

Children 0-24 months ride free of charge though required to sit in an adult’s lap at all times. When ordering your tickets, select “Coach Infant” for no additional charge. If you did not order an infant ticket with your initial order, notify the ticket agent upon your arrival at the Calera Depot that you have a child 0-24 months that will sit in your lap, and you will receive an infant ticket. For your safety, strollers and infant car seat carriers are not permitted aboard the train.

Tuscaloosa Barnyard
$10 per person
TBA

4D Farm
Visit 4D Farm this fall and experience a day of family fun and yummy food!  We have new activities that  you’ll love, just wait until you see our “Goats on the Barn at 4D Farm!”

Located in Cullman…just a short county drive from Birmingham and Huntsville!

September 28th – November 3rd
Visit their calendar for specific days and times

Farm Location | 7182 County Road 703 |  Cullman, AL 35055

Helena Hollow
Saturdays and Sundays, September 29th – October 31st
Saturday 10am-6:30pm
Sunday 12pm-6:30pm
Admission $10, admission for ages 3 & up, 2 & under free!

Admission includes hayrides, a tire mountain, rope climbs and tire swings, hay maze and obstacles, petting zoo access, land slides, corn barn and silo playhouses.

Fall Festivals in Birmingham:

Harvest Festival Hosted by Oak Mountain State Park
Saturday October 13th at Oak Mountain State Park.  The festival will be held in The TERRACE in Day Use. The Festival will be full of Music, Tons of food vendors including many traditional Fall favorites, Multiple Yard Games like corn hole and giant checkers, Fun Activities like mining for gems and painting pumpkins, Multiple Bounce Houses and an inflatable slide, Pony Rides provided by the Rusted Roof Barn, Meet and greet with the Alabama Wildlife Center’s Education Ambassadors, Complimentary Hay Rides (ride as many times as you like!), SHOPPING with local vendors, an early morning yoga class on the beach, and so much more! This event is one of our favorites each year, and we look forward to enjoying the day with you! The Harvest Festival is ALWAYS a fun day!

Regular Entrance Fees Apply
Age 3 and under are free, Age 4-11 are $2 each, Age 12-61 are $5 each, and Age 62+ are $2 each
*Military and Veterans FREE
*Annual Passes are Valid

Parking is FREE and available in the Park Office Lot, the Beach Parking Lot, the XTERRA Field, South Trail head Lot, and the Playground Parking Lot.

Town of Mt Laurel Annual Fall Festival
Happening on October 13th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Celebrate the best of fall in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel. The Mt Laurel Fall Festival offers you the opportunity to shop our vibrant street fair, savor dishes from the best local food trucks, and enjoy a day strolling the idyllic streets of one of Birmingham’s best neighborhoods.

The Mt Laurel Fall Festival has something for the whole family, including shopping the many arts and crafts vendors and farmers; watching live music on the Bryson Square Stage; and savoring delicious eats at Mt Laurel restaurants and Birmingham food trucks. Browse handcrafted artwork, home décor items, jewelry, and pottery from local artisans and pick up fresh produce from participating farmers.

Heritage Festival – Jefferson Christian Academy
Families can enjoy a variety of entertainment such as carnival rides, huge inflatables, live music, arts and crafts vendors, informational booths, several food choices, great values in the silent auction, pony rides, games and more! This event is a great forum for crafters, small businesses and area retailers to have one-on-one exposure to all ages.
Saturday October 13th
10am – 3pm

Fall Frenzy – Pell City Lakeside Park
Live Music, kids activities, carnival rides, car truck and bike show
Saturday, October 13th
10am – 5pm

Oak Mountain Elementary School
School fundraiser celebrates best of autumn fun, while helping to fund educational improvements.

The Oak Mountain Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization is hosting its 2018 Fall Fun Fest event on Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $13 for pre-paid wristbands; $15 at the door. Adults & kids 2 and under are free.

The annual fundraiser will be held on the school grounds and will offer family-friendly entertainment, food, activities, and crafts.

Attendees can enjoy inflatable structures,seasonal crafts, face painting, and other fun activities such as cake, candy, and soda walks. Guests can also check out a pumpkin patch and a hay ride. The event will feature performances by the Blue Bird Choir and the OMES Cheer Squad.

A variety of treats will be available for purchase including Marco’s Pizza and a $7 Chick-Fil-A lunch combo. Pandy’s Food Truck will feature funnel cakes and fried Oreos. Steel City Pops and Kona Ice will be on hand for tasty frozen treats. Local vendors will be on site selling crafts and other items.

Hoover Hayride – Veterans Park on Valleydale
The Hoover Hayride & Family Night is an annual family-friendly event held Thursday, October 25th.  The event includes hayrides around the park and a large exhibitor pavilion where children can gather treats throughout the night.

Hayrides around the park
Expansive Exhibitor Area
Candy & Giveaways
Food Vendors
Balloon Artists
Face Painting
October 25, 2017
5:00 – 8:00 PM

Dawson Baptist Church
Please join us for this year’s Family Fall Festival!. We will have free carnival games and rides for all ages. There is minimal cost for carnival food, Feel free to dress up in your best costume!
October 26th, 6pm – 9pm

City of Alabaster Fall Fest at Buck Creek Trail
October 27th, 2017 9:30am -3pm
Admission: Free (money needed for vendor and food purchases)
Fall Fest is a fun filled day with:

Arts and Crafts Vendors
Carnival Style Swings for children
Food Vendors
Trick-or-Treat Trail
Hay Rides
Inflatables
Live Music performed by 2BLU and the Lucky Stiffs
Trick-or-Treat Trail for children
And More

Fall Festival Homewood Parks and Rec
Location: Homewood Central Park
Fall Festival – Event provides a variety of games, goodies, concessions,  attractions, Haunted Walk and candy!
Sunday, October 28th 2pm – 5:15. (Homewood Witches Ride kicks off immediately after)

Our Sponsor:

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express. Ride the train to pick the perfect pumpkin! Lots of fun awaits at the Pumpkin Patch as you take a hayride, bounce in the inflatable bounce house, get lost in the corn maze, and participate in other fun family activities. Don’t forget your camera!

La Celebración presented by Abogados Centro Legal

Join the Zoo on Saturday, September 22 to celebrate the culture of Birmingham’s growing Hispanic and Latino community at La Celebración presented by Abogados Centro Legal! Animals of Central and South America will be featured through bilingual keeper chats, animal encounters, and other activities throughout the Zoo. Guests are invited to come and enjoy special enrichments for the animals, music and more! This event is in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, but also a welcoming event for all parts of the Birmingham community.