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Talk Like a Pirate Day
2017-09-19 15:30 - 16:00 UTC | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Bring your eye patches, hooks and peg legs for this swashbuckling event. We will have pirate games, crafts, and snacks for every pirate to enjoy!

Alabama Fair Oak Mountain
2017-09-17 16:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, 1000 Amphitheatre Drive, Pelham, AL, 35214
Attractions including: Royal Hanneford Circus, Pig Races, Thrill Shows, Petting zoo and more!
Live music by: Jack Russell’s Great White, Bellamy Brothers, Montey De Durango and more!
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 3rd)
$2 Dollar Day (Rides are $2 each and various food concessions are $2 each on October 5th)

Members Only Sundae in the Park
2017-09-17 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Zoo Members are invited to join us for FREE icecream sundaes provided by Mayfield Ice Cream on Sunday, September 17 from 2 to 4. See the new Henley Park event lawn and enjoy this “thank you” from us for supporting the Zoo

Trucks By The Tracks
2017-09-17 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave South, Bir, AL, 35233
Birmingham’s best food trucks will gather at American Family Care Presents Trucks by the Tracks on Sunday, September 17, serving up everything from po boys, gourmet grilled cheese & specialty burgers to popsicles, snow balls and 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 WRAY, Josh Vasa, Eugenius Neutron, and Michael Ham. Tasty beverages will be for sale, too – Coca-Cola products will be available, as will Good People Brews. Our VIP Experience will be located on the Regions Bank 17th Street Plaza, providing ample seating, plenty of shade, and a private bar without the lines. The VIP section will be fully stocked with complimentary snacks, Coca-Cola products, and water, as well as yummy dessert provided by Birmingham Candy Company. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, so get them while they last! American Family Care Presents Trucks by the Tracks is one of Railroad Park’s biggest annual fundraising events and all proceeds support the Park. Thank you for supporting our efforts to spur development and revitalization in Birmingham! Gates open by 11 a.m. Attendees pay the trucks directly for food. An ATM will be on site. Two entry gates will be located on 1st Avenue South at 17th and 18th streets. Outside alcohol is not allowed in Railroad Park at any time. Coolers will not be allowed at this event.
GENERAL ADMISSION:
$5 in advance
$8 at the gate
Children under 12 receive free general admission entry
VIP:
$25 in advance
$35 at the gate
$80 in advance for a group of four
VIP Children under 12:
$15 in advance
$25 at the gate

Tannehill Trade Days
2017-09-17 08:00 - 16:00, 2017-09-16 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Tannehill State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL, 35111
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. (March – November) rain or shine.
Please Note: No Pets or bicycles are allowed in the Trade Days Area
Park admission:
$5.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$4.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$3.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free

International Red Panda Day
2017-09-16 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Join the Zoo in celebrating International Red Panda Day 2017 on Saturday, September 16 from 12pm-3pm! Participate in red panda fact games to test your knowledge, create your own colorful masterpiece with a coloring sheet (download and print the coloring sheet here) to be displayed in the Predator Building, make your own red panda mask and learn how these unique animals survive in the wild by becoming a “red panda ranger.” Don’t miss a red panda enrichment with a keeper chat at 1pm and a red panda training with a keeper chat at 2pm! Be a part of this important cause and help the Zoo raise awareness for red pandas. The red panda is a part of the Species Survival Plan® Program, a cooperative breeding and conservation program between the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Birmingham Zoo. Fun for the entire family, don’t miss out on this day full of activities!
Schedule of Activities
12pm-3pm – Face Painting, Mask Making, and Red Panda Fact Games
1pm – Red Panda Enrichment and Keeper Chat
2pm – Red Panda Training and Keeper Chat

Princesses Wear Pants Storytime
2017-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
In their debut children’s picture book, Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim team up for a savvy, imaginative story that celebrates fashion and girl power. Join the unflappable Princess Penelope Pineapple as she finds a clever way to get the job done while staying true to herself. Activities to follow.

St George Middle Eastern Food Festival
2017-09-16 10:30 - 21:00, 2017-09-15 10:30 - 21:00, 2017-09-14 10:30 - 21:00 UTC | St George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL
Underneath a huge white tent, the parish of Saint George Melkite Catholic Church will host its 36th Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival. With homemade Middle Eastern Food, live music and dance, the sights and sounds will be reminiscent of a Middle Eastern wedding! Proceeds will benefit local charities and maintenance of the church. Food will be served all day, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Downtown delivery will be available for lunch on Thursday and Friday with a $75.00 minimum order. For takeout and delivery call 205-492-9621.A drive through service will operate until 7:00 P.M. Most major credit cards accepted.
Informative church tours will be conducted during festival hours of operation.
Homemade foods include Kibbee, rolled grape leaves, Mediterranean style chicken. A tasty selection of vegetarian foods include spinach pies, falafel, and hummos. A wide variety of pastries and cakes will be available at the “mile long” sweet booth.
Various vendors will feature: hand crafted olive wood from the Holy Land; Byzantine icons and literature; glass jewelry made from the church’s original stained glass; and St. George’s Middle Eastern food cookbook, “Our Favorite Recipes”.

Family Night Outdoor Drum Circle
2017-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Outdoor door drum circle
Dinner 5:30 pm
Drums 6:00 pm
All Ages

Picture Book Club
2017-09-12 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Join us for stories, games, crafts, and snacks featuring a different favorite book character each month. All ages welcome. Registration required.

Member Mondays at McWane
2017-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
McWane Science Center opens its doors from 5 to 8 PM to its members only to enjoy the Adventure Halls all to themselves. Reserve your family’s spot today by calling (205) 714-8414.
Hungry? A dinner of chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and green beans is available for advanced purchase.
The cost of dinner is Adults: $8, Children: $5. Dinner orders may be placed when you make your reservation. Payment must be made at time of reservation and will not be available for purchase the night of the event.
Dinner reservations must be made by Friday, September 8.
Dinner is served from 5 pm to 6:30 pm in the Smart Cafe.

Toddler Tales
2017-09-11 10:00 - 10:40 UTC | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.

Bargain Costume Closet Kick Off!
2017-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Court South, Birmingham, 35209
Sale of new and gently-used costumes, dress up clothes and dance wear for all ages.
Costumes, dress-up and dancewear, OH MY!
Annual Bargain Costume Closet is your chance to find costumes, dance wear and dress-up clothes for all ages at great prices. And, it benefits The Dance Foundation’s financial assistance and community programs. The annual sale kicks off SUNDAY, September 10th, 2-4 PM. The sale will go through the end of September at The Dance Foundation.

Grandparents Day at McWane
2017-09-10 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
What would we do without our grandparents? They instill us with love, wisdom and a steady supply of Werther’s Originals. In honor of their special day, grandparents get in free on this day

How to Catch a Monster Storytime
2017-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
Is there a monster in your closet? Are you brave enough to catch him? Parents and children will love this fun, inventive picture book, which reminds us that things aren’t always as scary as they seem. Join us for Storytime, with activities to follow.

Birmingham Art Walk
2017-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2017-09-08 05:00 - 22:00 UTC | Birmingham Loft District, 2300 1st Avenue N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Artwalk is an arts festival that transforms Birmingham’s loft neighborhood into an arts district, featuring the work of more than 100 visual artists, live musicians, street performers, food and drink vendors, and children’s activities.
The event is free to the public and in the last three years has become a much anticipated fall event drawing visitors from all over to downtown Birmingham. For the past two years, more than 10,000 people walked the streets of downtown during the two-day event.
Through the good will of area businesses and the work of a dedicated staff of volunteers, Artwalk hosts established and emerging regional artists in the unique and architecturally rich setting of downtown Birmingham. Art lovers will see original work in all mediums priced from the affordable to the extravagant. Participating artists are predominantly from Birmingham and surrounding communities, showcasing the wealth of regional talent.
People of all ages can enjoy being downtown at a safe, family-friendly, community event. Friday night has been compared to a huge gallery opening with a street festival atmosphere, while Saturday afternoon caters more to the family crowd with special children’s activities.

City of Montevallo Bicentennial Birthday Bash
2017-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Orr Park, 154 Vine Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115
Come help celebrate 200 years for Montevallo with live music, antique car show, carnival rides, games, inflatables, barbecue cook off, food trucks, artisan booths and much more.
The 16th Annual Cars by The Creek Car Show will be held in conjunction with the Montevallo Bicentennial Bash. Car or Truck registration $20.00 day of show. Admission is free to the Public.

Market On the Mountain Consignment
2017-09-09 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Mountain Top Community Church, 225 Centerview Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216
The sale is located in the Student Center on the Mountaintop Community Church campus located at 225 Centerview Drive, Vestavia, 35216. (see map below)
We are on the left, across from the main building.
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Family Yoga in the Garden
2017-09-09 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223
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. For ages 3 and up. Led by Annie Damsky.
This series will take place at the 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.
$15 per class (child + 1 adult)
$5 for each additional family member

Party on the Porch
2017-09-08 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Alabama Outdoors, 3054 Independence Drive, Homewood, AL, 35209
Enjoy the last bit of Summer with us at our Homewood location on Friday, September 8th! Hang out with friends while enjoying live music from Barry Waldrep Music, tasty eats from Cantina on Wheels and Nuzzi Gelato, and delicious craft beer courtesy of SweetWater Brewing Company! All proceeds benefitting the Black Warrior Riverkeeper! We’ll see you there!

Market on the Mountain Consignment Sale
2017-09-08 09:00 - 18:00 UTC | Mountain Top Community Church, 225 Centerview Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216

Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale
2017-09-08 - 2017-09-09 | Asbury United Methodist Church, 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Giggles and Grace is a consignment sale at Asbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL. The sale occurs once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Children’s clothes, youth clothes, toys, books, shoes, baby furniture, and many more items are available for purchase.
This sale is conducted by a staff of volunteers. A portion of proceeds from the sale are given to support the Asbury UMC children’s and youth programs and various mission groups in the area.
Please register at www.asburygigglesandgrace.com to volunteer! Volunteers shop on Thursday night!
The Fall Sale Dates are: Friday, September 8th 8 AM-6 PM and Saturday, September 9th 8AM- 12PM (1/2 off select items).
Asbury United Methodist Church is located at 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd Birmingham, AL 35242.
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PJ Storytime
2017-09-07 18:30 - 19:15 UTC | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Come in your PJs, have milk and cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales. All Ages. No Registration Required.

Family Storytime Homewood Library
2017-09-07 18:30 - 19:00 UTC | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and listen to some stories before bedtime!

Kick-off of GYN/Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month at Newk's Eatery
2017-09-07 16:00 - 21:00 UTC | Newk’s Eatery, 612 Montgomery Hwy #110, Vestavia Hills, 35216, United States
Join us online on Facebook live – www.Facebook.com/LCBFoundation – at 6PM on September 7th or in person at the Vestavia location of Newk’s Eatery as we kick off our GYN/Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
The month of September is GYN/Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. To kick off this “A State of Teal” annual awareneses campaign sponsored by the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation, Newk’s Eatery is sponsoring a SPIRIT NIGHT on Thursday, September 7th at each of their five Birmingham locations. Eat in or carry out dinner at any Birmingham area location from 4PM until close and a portion of hte proceeds will go towards supporting our awareness efforts. Learn more about this campaign by visiting http://www.AStateofTeal.org.

Baby Tales
2017-09-07 10:00 - 10:40 UTC | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
A story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Stories and music provide interaction for the babies and time for caregivers to talk and share with each other. Ages: Birth to 18 months. Registration Required. Registration will begin one week prior to program date.
