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Darter Festival 2022 this Sunday

The Southern Environmental Center, known as the SEC, will present its 9th Annual Darter Festival at Avondale Brewing Co. on April 10, 2022.        Join the SEC's celebration supporting the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, set to be an … [Read more...] about Darter Festival 2022 this Sunday

Affordable Classes at ArtPlay Support Needed Inclusion in the Arts

From its year-round performing and visual arts courses to its popular Musical Theatre & Visual Arts Summer Camps, ArtPlay continues to evolve and expand. From a range of hands-on classes training students in acting and sewing to playing the ukelele, ArtPlay … [Read more...] about Affordable Classes at ArtPlay Support Needed Inclusion in the Arts

Freebies to Enjoy at Birmingham’s Uptown Entertainment District

Birmingham's Uptown Entertainment District is not one to miss on a visit to The Magic City. Replete with two hotels, a remodeled convention center, the new Legacy Arena, Topgolf, and an abundance of eateries, the district provides an endless array of fun for the entire … [Read more...] about Freebies to Enjoy at Birmingham’s Uptown Entertainment District

12+ Awesome Ideas To Beat the Winter Blues & Enjoy Surprising Snow Days

Over half of America was slammed with a Winter Storm watch this past week, including Alabama! And more snow and sleet are expected this week. Now, sleeping in late is great, but for the rest of us who must work from home and have little ones, it's a laugh! However, … [Read more...] about 12+ Awesome Ideas To Beat the Winter Blues & Enjoy Surprising Snow Days

Check to Protect Birmingham Presents A Drive-in Holiday Movie Experience

Everything's coming up festive this season as organizations seek to create safe ways to celebrate the season while protecting the environment! Be sure to plan for the FREE, festive, family outing presented by Check To Protect Birmingham, A Drive-in Holiday Movie … [Read more...] about Check to Protect Birmingham Presents A Drive-in Holiday Movie Experience

Top 7 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth for FREE Around Birmingham This Weekend

Juneteenth celebrates the end of the enslavement of African-Americans in the United States. To commemorate the holiday, Birmingham On the Cheap has located the top 7 ways to celebrate Juneteenth for FREE around Birmingham this weekend.     CLICK … [Read more...] about Top 7 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth for FREE Around Birmingham This Weekend

DIY Springtime Spruce-Ups for Cheap with Evelyn Walwyn!

  Flowers are blooming, and a DYI springtime spruce-up for cheap is beckoning! Your house may be bursting at the seams with some unnecessary things! If not, don’t judge me (because mine is!), but if you can relate, meet my sweet and funny friend, Evelyn Walwyn, … [Read more...] about DIY Springtime Spruce-Ups for Cheap with Evelyn Walwyn!

Earth Day 2021: Auntie Litter Returns to Birmingham!

    Educator, Pat Mitchell, affectionately known as the original “Auntie Litter," returns to Birmingham to launch her first children’s book. Evan’s Earth Day Experience will be available both in paperback and online as an … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2021: Auntie Litter Returns to Birmingham!

Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Day

  Not everything we consider waste should go directly into our normal, household trash can. Instead, take them to the Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Day this Saturday, April 24, to ensure the safety of your family. STOP! Dispose of Hazardous Waste … [Read more...] about Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Day

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