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!
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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!
