Birmingham has a full calendar of family-friendly events this fall. From cultural festivals and outdoor movies to community gatherings and local traditions, these are some of the most popular events happening around the Magic City this fall!
Mac N Cheese Fest
September 21st, 1pm – 4pm
Back 40 Beer Company
A family/pet-friendly outdoor event showcasing the ultimate comfort food: mac n’ cheese! Includes live music, kids’ zone, food & drink benefiting CGS.
Fiesta Birmingham at Linn Park
Saturday, September 27, 12pm – 8pm
Linn Park, Birmingham
Celebrate Alabama’s largest Hispanic cultural festival with music, dance, visual arts, children’s activities, cultural education, authentic Latin food, and community resources. Advance tickets are $15; children 12 and under are free.
Picnic at Railroad Park – 15th Anniversary Edition
Sunday, September 28, 1pm – 5pm
Railroad Park
Join the FREE community picnic celebrating Railroad Park’s milestone! Expect live music, children’s activities, food trucks, and local artist showcases—perfect for families.
Greek Food Festival
Thursday, October 2nd – Saturday, October 4th
307 19th St S, Birmingham
Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural event that offers an abundance of delicious Greek cuisine.
Alabama Butterbean Festival
Friday, October 3rd and Saturday October 4th
Downtown Pinson
Enjoy a festive two-day event spotlighting the beloved butterbean with food booths, live music, crafts, carnival rides, and free admission to the festival.
Moundville Native American Festival
October 9–11, 2025
Moundville Archaeological Park
Explore Native American culture through traditional dances, storytelling, music, and artisan demonstrations. Tickets are available on-site.
Movies on the Mountain
Friday, October 10th, 6:30pm
Vulcan Park
Experience the magic of cinema under the stars one last time this season at Movies on the Mountain, Movie: Hocus Pocus
Helena Buck Creek Festival
Friday, October 10th 6pm – 10pm Saturday, October 11th 10am – 5pm
Helena Amphitheater Park
A two-day celebration filled with live music, arts and crafts vendors, a children’s area, food trucks, and the beloved rubber duck race—ideal for families.
Bash on the Bluff
October 11th, 11am – 5pm
613 Sanders Road, Bluff Park
A FREE, family-focused bash featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, inflatables, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, and plenty of fall fun.
Grand Riverfest
Sunday, October 12th, 12pm – 5pm
Outlet Shops of Grand River
Enjoy arts, crafts, fashion, food, face painting, balloon art, bounce houses, and more at this family-friendly festival.
St. Symeon Food and Culture Fair
Saturday, October 18th 9am – 3pm
St. Symeon Orthodox Church, Clairmont Ave
An outdoor marketplace featuring food, gifts, a choir concert, and church tours throughout the event.
Mt Laurel Fall Festival
Saturday, October 25th 1am – 3pm
Town of Mt Laurel
Celebrate fall in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel with a vibrant street fair, local food trucks, and a chance to shop in one of Birmingham’s best neighborhoods.
Flicks Among the Flowers
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
This free event features the the movie Casper. Gates open at 5 p.m., with the movie beginning at sunset. Bring a blanket or low-profile lawn chair.
Fall O Ween
Saturday, October 26, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Pelham City Park
Fun for all ages, including live music, bounce houses, a Trick-or-Treat trail, carnival games, a costume parade, food trucks, and more.
Moss Rock Festival
Saturday, November 1st, 2025 (10am – 5pm) Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 (10am – 4pm)
Hoover Metropolitan Complex
The perfect outdoor eco-creative festival with a regional focus on art and design.
Dia De Los Muertos
Sunday, November 2, 1pm – 9pm
Sloss Furnaces
Commemorative altars, art installations, memorial roll call, food trucks, beer garden, music, and more. Festival inspired by traditions in Mexico, paying tribute to loved ones who’ve passed away.
