Birmingham Family Fun with Kids

Where are the Independence Day Celebrations happening this year? With so many event changes, you may be wondering where to find firework shows around Birmingham. It's true that several events have been canceled. We've scouted out who's taking a year off and who's still celebrating. Check out our lists! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in Birmingham! Canceled for 2020: Pelham's Fire On … [Read more...] about Find firework shows around Birmingham!

Sponsored by the Helena Business Association, the Helena Festival Independence Day celebration is almost here! The Helena Festival will bring fun and fireworks on July 3, 2020. This is a FREE event. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in Birmingham! Come out to Old Town Helena and head to the Helena Amphitheater for food, entertainment, and of course the traditional fireworks show! The event … [Read more...] about Helena Festival will bring fun and fireworks, July 3, 2020

So many events are canceled this year due to safety concerns, but the Trussville Freedom Fest isn't one of them! Keep reading for the time, place, and social distancing details so your family can enjoy the FREE fun on July 4th, 2020. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live your best life on a budget in Birmingham! Where to go: Head over to the Mall in historic downtown Trussville for the 2020 annual celebration. To find it … [Read more...] about Trussville Freedom Fest on July 4, 2020

Juneteenth, which occurs each year on June 19th, is a day that that celebrates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. In 1865, on June 19th,  the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued on January 1st, 1863, was finally read to the last of the enslaved African–Americans who were living in Galveston, Texas. Congress had passed the 13th amendment several months before. Consequently, Juneteenth is also known as … [Read more...] about Don’t miss these Juneteenth events in the Birmingham area

Strawberry season is coming to a close, but there's more to come at pick-your-own farms near Birmingham. Up next: BLUEBERRIES! Now, more than ever, finding activities to do in the fresh air and away from crowds is the way to go. Pick-your-own farms offer social distancing in the sunshine plus they're an educational and entertaining activity for kids. We've found five places to pick your own blueberries within driving distance from Birmingham. As the … [Read more...] about Pick-your-own farms near Birmingham? Up next: BLUEBERRIES!