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Free and Cheap Things To Do Around Birmingham This Week

O Happy Day! Check out our new, weekly list of updated free and cheap things to do in and around the Birmingham area this week, from Monday to Sunday. Discover a plethora of live music and dance events, festivals, educational and fitness opportunities, … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Things To Do Around Birmingham This Week

Celebrate MLK Day with FREE Events in and Around Birmingham

As America approaches the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s magnificent legacy, there are a wealth of FREE, and cheap, MLK Day events this weekend in and around Birmingham to engage your entire family. Check out this amazing … [Read more...] about Celebrate MLK Day with FREE Events in and Around Birmingham

How to get discount tickets to Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo

Holiday light displays may be over, but Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration at the Birmingham Zoo continues until Monday, January 18th! If you haven't been yet, don't let this event slip away. With the shorter winter days, you can even enjoy lights before the … [Read more...] about How to get discount tickets to Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo

Alabama Wildlife Center’s Holiday Craft and Bake Sale

Veteran's Park on Valleydale Rd. (in front of Spain Park High School) in Hoover will be the scene of the Alabama Wildlife Center's Holiday Craft and Bake Sale, set for Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER for … [Read more...] about Alabama Wildlife Center’s Holiday Craft and Bake Sale

Ruffner Mountain Wildlife Meet and Greet

Looking for something FREE to do outdoors this weekend? Pack up the family and head to the Ruffner Mountain Wildlife Meet and Greet! This event has limited capacity, so keep reading for details and to find out how to reserve your spot. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR … [Read more...] about Ruffner Mountain Wildlife Meet and Greet

The Birmingham Zoo hosts Hoots & Howls starting Oct. 17th!

Ready for some daytime Halloween fun for the next three weekends through the end of October? The Birmingham Zoo hosts Hoots & Howls starting Oct. 17th! Come on out and see your zoo friends from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on October 17 and 18, October 24 and … [Read more...] about The Birmingham Zoo hosts Hoots & Howls starting Oct. 17th!

Trussville City Fest finally happening on Saturday, September 26th

After being rescheduled from April 2020, Trussville City Fest is finally happening this Saturday, September 26th. Starting at 8:00 AM, downtown Trussville will be ready to tailgate and celebrate! This year, the Trussville City Fest is forty-years-old and is a … [Read more...] about Trussville City Fest finally happening on Saturday, September 26th

Sign your child up for Critter Camp with the B’ham Greater Humane Society

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is hosting an online Critter Camp! Sign your child up and get a cool activity kit, access to summer-long online programs, and more! Camp includes online access to more than fifteen interactive PAWsitie Education Videos, a … [Read more...] about Sign your child up for Critter Camp with the B’ham Greater Humane Society

The Birmingham Zoo will partially reopen with precautions in place

The Birmingham Zoo will be opening soon! For the safety of zoo staff, visitors, and animals, there are significant changes to their daily operations. The Birmingham Zoo will partially reopen with precautions in place on June 8 for members only. It will open for … [Read more...] about The Birmingham Zoo will partially reopen with precautions in place

Pet Adoption Event with discounted fees on Saturday, June 6th

The Shelby Humane Society is having an on-site adoption event this weekend with discounted adoption fees! Come out on Saturday, June 6, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM to see all the adoptable cats and dogs waiting for new homes. Previously, pre-adoption visitation has … [Read more...] about Pet Adoption Event with discounted fees on Saturday, June 6th

Watch Synchronous Fireflies at this rare event online

Every year in late May or early June, synchronous fireflies (scientific name: Photinus carolinus) put on a show in the Great Smoky Mountains, most specifically in Elkmont Campground in Tennessee, drawing a crowd from around the world. These are no ordinary … [Read more...] about Watch Synchronous Fireflies at this rare event online

Need your very own Greyhound? Birmingham Racetrack seeks homes for over 400 dogs

Need your very own Greyhound? We know of a few who may need you! With the recent announcement of the closure of the dog-racing track, the Jefferson County Racing Association is launching a massive initiative to find homes for over 400 dogs. CLICK HERE TO SIGN … [Read more...] about Need your very own Greyhound? Birmingham Racetrack seeks homes for over 400 dogs