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Homestead Hollow Arts and Crafts Festival
2017-09-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2017-09-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2017-09-22 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, 2017-09-21 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.

Birmingham Greek Festval
2017-09-22 09:30 - 21:00 UTC | Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35233

American Girl Doll Pajama Party
2017-09-21 18:30 - 19:00 UTC | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for a night of pillow fights and pajama fun with your favorite American Girl doll! Partners in Glam will be on hand with beauty tips and style stations. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and bring any doll they want!

The Great Pumpkin Party
2017-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Hands On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL
Help carve CHOM’s Official Jackolantern!
Paint your own mini pumpkin! Punkin’ Chunkin’!
Make a paper bag prize pumpkin!
​Watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’!

Homeschool Hangout
2017-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Educational experiences for kids 7 – 12. Call the library for more information. Registration only.

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.
