It’s time for a FIESTA! 
It’s the first official weekend of Fall and there are plenty of events to enjoy around Birmingham! Don’t miss FIESTA 2025 at Linn Park this Saturday! The event is FREE to the public this year. There’s also a chance to enjoy a picnic in Railroad Park and listen to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in the beautiful Botanical Gardens.  Need your football fix? Elysian Gardens will be showing the Bama v Georgia game with $2 hotdogs!  Check out our list of picks below for a fun filled weekend! 
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Events at Sidewalk Cinema
Ongoing
Cost: Free-$11
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
If you weren’t aware, Sidewalk Film Festival & Cinema, a 501c3, had a $25k pre-approved federal grant clawed back because of their dedication to inclusivity in their programing.  The best thing you can do to help is to check out what’s going on at Sidewalk Cinema this weekend and buy tickets to their events and concessions once you arrive! They host all kinds of events like karaoke, FREE Bad Movie Nights, Knitflix & Chill (This week is "Clueless!"), Pajama Brunches, and fantastic films! Most of these events are either FREE or under $11 to attend.  Click the link and support our friends at Sidewalk!  This week is Sci-Fi week at the cinema, so check out the lineup from WALL-E to The Matrix! 
Click here for more info. 

Homestead Hollow Fall Festival
Friday-Sunday, 9am-5pm
Cost: $10/ Kids 12 & Under FREE
At: Homestead Hollow (map)
Kick off the Fall season just up the road in Springville at Homestead Hollow this weekend! They’re hosting their Fall Arts & Crafts Festival from 9am-5pm Friday-Sunday. You can enjoy vendors, delicious food, see some fun demonstrations and enjoy all the Fall vibes. Kids will love the wagon rides, getting to pet goats, and jumping in the bounce house! Don’t miss out on this fun experience! 
Click here for more info.

Coffee Concert - Fate & Fury: Beethoven’s Fifth
Friday, 11am
Cost: $10+
At: Jemison Concert Hall (map)
Get a little taste of Beethoven at this fun Coffee Concert at UAB Alys Stephens Center! Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for the return of their beloved Coffee Concert Series, a one-hour performance designed to inspire and relax, all paired with coffee provided by O’Henry’s Coffee.
Carlos Izcaray conducts the program to include:
VERDI Overture to La forza del destino
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5
Click here for more info. 

TRAVOLTA: A Tribute to Studio 54 & MORE!
Friday, 7pm-9pm
Cost: FREE
At: T.E.D. (map)
The name Travolta is synonymous with all things disco nostalgia and says it all!! This amazingly entertaining band brings ALL the good times and huge hits of the 1970’s discotheque era, plus the greatest dance pop hits of all time from the likes of Michael Jackson, Prince, Lionel Richie and more! They’ve got the look and they nail the songs just like the original recordings!! They also know how to GET THE PARTY STARTED and keep it going, ALL NIGHT LONG!!! Magic City Disco will also be on site dancing and bringing the disco vibes! 
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FEEL Trip: Into the Drum & Bass Dimension
Friday, 7pm-11:45pm
Cost: $13+
At: TrimTab (map)
Are you prepared to enter the rift? FEEL TRIP is a DJ set turned audio-visual experience featuring a custom lighting rig, 10 watts of lasers, and custom visuals all synced to the beat of the music. This special experience is the third iteration of the FEEL TRIP show and is all about drum and bass music. 
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ETC Presents: The Mummy
Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm
Cost: $13
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
Back in the 1920's, the world fell in love with ancient Egyptian culture following the discovery of King Tut's tomb. What you didn't know is that another expedition also occurred in search of a lost treasure that, according to legend, was protected by a mummy's curse. Join in the hilarious and harrowing adventure as two teams of adventurers race to claim the historical prize. Who will make it out of the pyramid alive, and who will succumb to the dreaded curse? What is the mummy so angry about, anyway? Don't miss your chance to be part of the adventure!
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PJ Party: Willy Wonka (1971)
Saturday & Sunday, 10:30am
Cost: $6-$8
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Get ready to be in a world of Pure Imagination! Join Sidewalk for their family matinee series on select Saturday and Sunday mornings. Come cozy in your PJs and from 10am - 2pm enjoy light breakfast options for the whole family, plus a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar for the grown-ups. Bloody Mary mix courtesy of LeNell's Beverage Boutique in Norwood! Film Synopsis: When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner. 
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Oktoberfest
Saturday, 11am-Close
Cost: Free to attend
At: Monday Night Brewing (map)
Come celebrate all things Märzen with us! We'll have a stein holding competition, German-inspired dishes, & more. Special Oktoberfest cask tapping at 3pm. Stein holding competition at 4pm. Brats, pretzels, beer cheese on the menu all day! Purchase a $25 commemorative stein and get $5 refills! 
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FIESTA 2025!
Saturday, 12pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Linn Park (map)
Get ready for Alabama’s largest Hispanic Heritage Festival! This year, the event is FREE to the public! Come enjoy delicious food, upbeat music, incredible vendors, and so much more! They’ll even have luchadores! Be sure to check out the mini “villages” set up throughout the fest. This is such a fun event to attend and we look forward to it every year! 
Click here for more info. 

 

Oktoberfest Celebration
Saturday, 12pm-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cat n Bird Winery (map)
Head over to Cat-n-Bird Winery for their Oktoberfest celebration this Saturday! They’ll have a polka party music DJ and Orbit City Street Food will be on site to keep you fed! Get ready to have a great time and try some good wine! 
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Fall Craft Market
Saturday, 12pm
Cost: FREE
At: Siluria Brewing (map)
Come to the Fall Craft Market at Siluria Brewing Company on September 27th! It starts at noon! They will have over 20 local vendors with a great variety of artisan crafts, home goods, baked goods, and more! Get ready to celebrate the arrival of Fall! 
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DOUGFEST (18+)
Saturday, 6pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
Saturn is hosting a Bday event for Doug! Come enjoy a FREE show and snacks! The line-up is pretty impressive, too! Dexateens / Bohannons / Terry Ohms / People Years / Sarah Lee Langford / Janet Simpson / Will Stewart! 
Click here for more info.

Alabama vs. Georgia 
Saturday, 6:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Elysian Gardens (map)
Need your football fix? Head to beautiful Elysian Gardens to watch Alabama take on Georgia in what is sure to be an exciting game! There will be $2 hotdogs and $3 beers during the game. Bring your friends and enjoy this unique Birmingham venue right in the heart of Avondale! 
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Blues at the Ballpark
Sunday, 2pm-7pm
Cost: FREE
At: Rickwood Field (map)
This FREE concert is presented by Birmingham District 8 and the City. The music is organized by the Magic City Blues Society. Bobby Rush will be headlining with supporting acts Mz Lowe, Garry Burnside, Hurricane Elaine Hudson, with MC Aretta Woodruff. Enjoy some local food trucks! Bring your chairs and be prepared to have a great time at historic Rickwood Field!
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Picnic at Railroad Park
Sunday, 1pm-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Railroad Park (map)
Picnic at Railroad Park is a family-friendly day at Railroad Park! Join in celebrating our city's rich and diverse music, food, drinks, neighborhoods, small businesses, makers and artists. The event is FREE and will feature food trucks, lawn games, kids activities, and more! Bring your blankets and chairs and get ready for a lovely afternoon at Railroad Park! 
Click here for more info. 

 

Symphony in the Gardens
Sunday, 4pm-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Bham Botanical Gardens (map)
Join in for the 28th Annual Symphony in the Gardens, one of Birmingham’s favorite community events! This free concert is hosted by Symphony 30, a volunteer organization that supports the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s community and educational outreach initiatives. Come and enjoy food, beverages, kids’ activities, and orchestral music at the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Head to the lawn with your blankets, chairs, and picnics for a one-hour concert by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by kids’ activities such as face painting and an instrument petting zoo! You can even pre-order a picnic! 
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