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Hogwarts Academy
2017-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Think you have what it takes to survive the classes at Hogwarts? From Charms to the Defense of the Dark Arts, you will learn all you need to be an amazing wizard. Open to 6th-12th graders. Online registration required.

FREE!
Registration is required
http://homewood.libnet.info/event/244278

Read To Rover
2017-10-09 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is bringing some of their animal friends to the library so that you can practice your reading and storytelling skills. The animals will be available for adoption!

Hogwarts Express
2017-10-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us as we delve into a different Harry Potter book each month through crafts, snacks, and activities. In October, we will recreate fun from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. K-7th grade.

State-Wide Human Chain Against Domestic Violence
2017-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Dublin Park, 8324 Madison Pike, Madison, AL, 35758, United States
Be a link in the human chain against domestic violence & join AshaKiran, Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV), Crisis Services of North AL, Free 2 Be, HSV-Madison Co Human Trafficking Task Force, Victim Services of Cullman, Kelley’s Rainbow, Penelope House, The Lighthouse and 2nd Chance on October 8th 2PM – 3PM to make a stand against domestic violence! See where a human chain is taking place near YOU!
ACADV non-profit organizations throughout Alabama are working together in solidarity synchronizing human chain events to occur simultaneously across the state of Alabama in their own counties, on the same day, at the same time and repeat the same pledge making a stand against domestic violence – a truly positive and inspiring message to represent our state. Subsequently, our local citizens, social groups and non-profits present will link hands to form a human chain and together make the pledge to take a stand against domestic violence. These are FREE events and the public is welcome to join their diverse community organizations that have gathered to support and make a stand against domestic violence.
NEW THIS YEAR…AshaKiran Youth & Art Essay Contest: Domestic violence can happen to ANY person regardless of age, culture, religion, education, social class, sex or physical ability. We hope this contest will encourage students (10 – 18 years old) to strive to value and respect all people regardless of their skin color, their physical abilities or the language that they speak. In recognition of October’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, AshaKiran invites you to create artwork or write an essay for this year’s theme: ‘Why Culture Sensitivity Matters’ All submissions will be on display at the human chain.
#ALHumanChainAgainstDV

Pumpkin Patch Express at Heart Of Dixie
2017-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040
Board our vintage train for a beautiful autumn ride through the scenic forests of Shelby County. 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!
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 our Depot Museum, our collection of railroad equipment in Clark Yard, our working Signal Garden, and our Gift Shop!
Train Rides
Every Saturday and Sunday in October 2017!

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

Ticket Pricing
Ages 12 and up – $17
Ages 2-11 – $14
Under 2 – Free
Ride in Caboose $25
Ride in locomotive $35
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.

Alabama Fair at Oak Mountain
2017-10-08 12:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-07 11:00 - 23:00, 2017-10-02 16:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-01 12:00 - 22:00 (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)

Mask Mayhem at CHOM
2017-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Hands On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL
Choose a mask and decorations from the ART CHEST to design your ONE OF A KIND mask!
​Parade through CHOM to show off your design!!

Pumpkin Patch Express Heart of Dixie Railroad
2017-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040

Birmingham Zoo Rocks
2017-10-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
You’re invited to join us for Birmingham Zoo Rocks on the new Henley Park event lawn from 9am-5pm on Saturday, October 7! Children who bring their own painted rock will receive FREE admission on October 7. There will be painted Zoo rocks in Henley Park – leave your painted rock in Henley Park and take a new one!

Fall Fest at Westwood Baptist
2017-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Westwood Baptist Church, 1155 Alabster Blvd, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
Westwood will be throwing a community-wide Fall Festival on Friday, October 6th, from 6-9 pm on our campus! We will have a food court & food trucks with great food prices for the family! There will be $1 admission. Come on out and bring the family for live music, inflatables, live wrestling, free candy, hay ride, games, and so much more!

Tomb of the Risen Dead
2017-10-06 17:30 - 2017-10-07 22:30 (America/Chicago) | DeSoto Caverns, 5181 DeSoto Caverns Pkwy, Childersburg, 35044, United States
Tomb of the Risen Dead is the top fan-voted Halloween Park in the country according to Scurryface! We are pleased to host professional live entertainment, an outdoor movie theatre, festive fall treats, pumpkin decorating and more! We also have two spooky theatrically immersive attractions. We hope you join us this Fall as we provide spooky fun for all! Please visit http://tomboftherisendead.com to learn more.

Community Night Out
2017-10-03 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Vestavia Hill City Hall, 513 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216
Community Night Out is an opportunity for first responders to network with local businesses, civic groups, churches and community volunteers in a symbolic stance against crime and the promotion of public safety. The event promises to be an opportunity for the community to come together for a night of free food, drinks and family fun.
VHPD will be launching a new community initiative in which we encourage pet owners to become part of the VHPD “Blue Crew.” The “Blue Crew” is an initiative to encourage pet owners to be vigilant while walking their best friend, have their cell phone handy, and report any suspicious activity immediately. We will give our partners a free “Blue Crew” leash, membership card and a photo op.

Alabama Fair Oak Mountain
2017-09-30 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, 1000 Amphitheatre Drive, Pelham, AL, 35214

Irondale Whistle Stop Festival
2017-09-30 10:00 - 19:00 UTC | Historic Downtown Irondale, 1912 1st Ave South, Irondale, AL, 35210
The Whistle Stop Festival brings in a wide variety of art and food vendors from around the region.

Alabama Fair at Oak Mountain
2017-09-29 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)
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LibraryFlix at Homewood Library
2017-09-26 15:30 - 17:30 UTC | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Three brilliant African-American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) — serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. This event is offered as part of the NASA @ My Library grant.

Sensory Storytime
2017-09-26 10:00 - 10:45 UTC | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
A snack-free storytime for children with special needs with caregiver support, featuring fun picture books and songs, along with fine and gross motor movement activities. Special supports like fidget toys are available to help children be successful. Registration required.

Homestead Hollow Arts and Crafts Festival
2017-09-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2017-09-23 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Homestead Hollow, 1190 Murphees Valley Rd, Springville, AL, 35146
Homestead Hollow 2017 festivals featuring fine arts, unique – one of a kind – hand made crafts, pioneer demonstrations of the old time days- see wood carving, blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Relax by one of our many streams and listen to Live local entertainment all day. Enjoy our great food that makes your mouth scream for more.
Children’s activities: circle in our wagon ride or jump in the moon walk.
Homestead Hollow’s General store is open for you to visit and shop for those home-made fried pies and other great items all day during show dates.
Homestead Hollow is located in Springville, Alabama, just 2 miles off I-59, exit 154. 27 acres of parking and our trams make it easy to park, get to the entrance and start having fun immediately.
Adults – $8 ~ Children (ages 3 to 12) – $4
Children (ages 2 and under) – Free.
Free Parking. NO PETS ALLOWED.

Oktoberfest Birmingham
2017-09-23 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | Caldwell Park, 26th Street South and Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35205
Put on your lederhosen and join us for Birmingham’s biggest German-themed party, Birmingham Oktoberfest! On Saturday, September 23rd enjoy a variety of deliciously cold beers, German food, live music, and a variety of games and activities!
General Admission Tickets Include:
• Souvenir 22oz Beer Stein
• (1) Complimentary Beer
VIP Tickets Include:
• Souvenir 22oz Beer Stein
• (4) Complimentary Beers
• (1) Meal Voucher
• Commemorative Birmingham Oktoberfest T-shirt
$10 – early bird general admission , $45 – VIP

Birmingham Greek Festival
2017-09-23 10:30 - 21:00 UTC | Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35233
This is one of Birmingham’s oldest cultural food festivals and most highly anticipated events. The festival is an act of love of Birmingham’s Greek community going back to 4 generations. Besides delicious Greek cuisine, you’ll enjoy live Greek music, Greek dancing performances, and a warm, spirited atmosphere that embraces everyone as family. As thousands of returning patrons can attest, you will leave a devoted fan.
The Holy Trinity – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral Church began in 1906 and is one of the oldest Greek Orthodox parishes in the United States. The Cathedral architecture is breathtaking so don’t miss the chance to take a guided tour all three days on an ongoing basis. A portion of the festival proceeds will benefit different charities and ministries across the Birmingham area.
Free parking is available in the old Liberty National building on 3rd Avenue and 20th Street South. Drive-Thru and Take-Out are available all three days. The event is free admission, offers indoor and outdoor dining, and food plates are individually priced. Be sure to visit The Greek Market Place which has imported food, icons, fine jewelry, art, and much more.

Sensory Storytime at Homewood Library
2017-09-23 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
This monthly, all-ages storytime introduces stories and songs in a variety of engaging ways in a sensory friendly atmosphere.

Boy Scout Day at McWane
2017-09-23 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
The Boy Scouts is one of America’s most cherished institutions, providing skills to young people for over 100 years. McWane wants to honor these adventurers with their own special day which includes discounted admission and special programming.
$7 for Scouts | $2 programming | FREE for parents and troop leaders.

Fall Family Day at CHOM
2017-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Hands On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL
Pain Watercolor Leaves
Leaf Rubbing
Make a S’more Pack
Leaf Science

La Celebracion
2017-09-23 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Join the Zoo on September 23 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, arts & crafts, and other activities throughout the Zoo. Guests are invited to come and enjoy special enrichments for the animals, music, a dance lesson and more! This event is in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, but also a welcoming event for all parts of the Birmingham community. Be sure to see Dora the Explorer and Diego from 10am-2pm at the Zoo! This rain or shine event is included in admission for Zoo guests and free to Zoo Members!

Head Over Teal 5K/10K/Fall Festival
2017-09-23 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | The Hoover Preserve, 601 Presrve Way, Hoover, AL
The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) is pleased to announce its 8th Annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K & Fall Festival. Head Over Teal is a family and pet friendly race with a 5K and 10K course. The event will also include a fun array of Fall Festival activities for all ages including games, children’s inflatables, face painting, crafts, and more. This year’s event is set to take place on Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 8:00 AM to noon at The Preserve in Hoover. Online registration is available by visiting www.ThinkOfLaura.org/HeadOverTeal and following the links. Discounted prices are available for all who register by September 10, 2017. Participants and supporters can set up a team or individual fundraising page or donate through our web site.

World Rhino Day
2017-09-22 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
You’re invited to join us for World Rhino Day on Friday, September 22 from 10am-2pm! Enjoy special keeper chats at 10:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm as well as learning stations throughout Trails of Africa and a special visit from Matt Lindenberg, founder of Global Conservation Corps and the Rhino Man project. In addition, the Birmingham Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers will be selling unique items and all proceeds will be donated to conservation! World Rhino Day activities are free for Zoo Members and included in general admission for guests.
