How to Bring Mardi Gras to Birmingham
The season of Mardi Gras has begun! The celebration starts now and stretches all the way until March 4th on Fat Tuesday, which falls the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. While Mardi Gras [Read More]
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Places to Play Indoors with Your Grandkids
It can be so fun to take your grandchildren out to play, but the chilly (and often rainy) weather can leave you scrambling to come up with ways to keep the kids occupied. Help your [Read More]
Crayola Creativity Week 2025
Crayola is kicking off 2025 with the return of Crayola Creativity Week, a virtual, week-long event designed to inspire and nurture creativity in children. Set to take place from Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, the [Read More]
Join SHORT the Squirrel’s Free Virtual Party to Promote Reading
SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s literary mascot, is having a virtual birthday party on February 21, 2025, and you and your elementary school class are invited! SHORT has really made its way around town over the [Read More]
Make-A-Wish Alabama Launches 2025 Trailblaze Challenge
Whether you’re an adventure seeker, outdoor enthusiast, hiker, or someone wanting to make a difference, Make-A-Wish Alabama’s Trailblaze Challenge is for you. Push yourself physically and mentally in this adventurous 26.3-mile trek along the iconic [Read More]
8 Birmingham Veterans Day Events & 9 Ways to Honor Veterans
Veterans Day is observed on November 11th and this year, it falls on a Monday. Make it a meaningful three-day weekend by honoring our Veterans in a way that shows how much you appreciate their [Read More]
Sparkly Go Guide
BRUNCHES: American Village Colonial Christmas Lunch & Tour American Village December 10–14 americanvillage.org Birmingham Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl Downtown Birmingham Wednesday, November 27 allevents.in Birmingham Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Carrigan’s Public House Saturday, December 21 [Read More]
Don’t Miss Fiesta 2024
Fiesta, Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage, is excited to announce its highly anticipated 22nd annual festival. The festival will be held at Birmingham’s Linn Park. Tickets to Fiesta 2024 are $12 online [Read More]
How to Spend 24 Hours in Alabama
A Perfect Day Alabama by Sarah Gilliand can be your guide. Plan your visit with ease using our recommendations and advice. If you’re visiting the central part of Alabama, head to Birmingham to experience history through [Read More]
UAB Throws the 2024 Arts Block Party
Join UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, ArtPlay Community Education and Arts in Medicine as they officially launch their 2024-2025 programming. The Arts Block Party will take place on the University of Alabama at Birmingham [Read More]