The Great Birmingham Bake-Off, Roller Derby, Spring Festivals, and more! 
This weekend is PACKED FULL of some great ways to get out and enjoy the Greater Bham Area! The Great Birmingham Bake-Off will be a chance to sample some sweets for a great cause, Tragic City Rollers are hosting a roller derby tournament, and Mt. Laurel is hosting their popular Spring Fest!  If you like DJs, Milk & Honey is Friday night at Saturn followed by a chill Garden Party Sunday afternoon at Wine Bar in the Loft District!
Check out a full rundown of these and other fun events listed below! 
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Trussville Spring Carnival
April 3-6, Hours Vary
Cost: $20 all you can ride
At: 90 Pkwy Dr. (map)
The carnival is heading to Trussville this weekend! Head over for some rides, games, and delicious carnival food! The carnival will be open 5-9pm Thursday & Friday, Saturday 1-10pm, and Sunday 1-5pm! You can ride all the rides for just $20. Wristbands will be available for CASH ONLY purchase at the gate and the event is “weather permitting.” 
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Party on the Porch
Fri, April 4, 6-8pm
Cost: Free-$10
At: Alabama Outdoors HWD (map)
Party on the Porch brings together local musicians, breweries, food trucks, and local businesses for an evening you do not want to miss! This is a family-friendly event, with activities for kids, a dog-friendly atmosphere, live music, good food, cornhole, giveaways, and loads of fun! Attendance is free, but they ask that of-age (21+) attendees donate (not required) $10 for a wristband and a souvenir cup with your donation going to a local non-profit organization at the event. They’re kicking the 2025 season off strong and are celebrating 50 years of Alabama Outdoors! Enjoy live music from DeVine & Co., tasty bites from The Tako Truck and Cookie Plug, and cold Alabama Light from Alabama Beer Co.!
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Barons vs Tenn Smokies
Fri-Sun, April 4-6
Cost: $13+
At: Regions Field (map)
The Birmingham Barons will take on the Tenn Smokies as part of their opening Homestand of the season! Friday night will feature fireworks following the game. Regions Field has also updated their concessions menu and even have a Bo Jackson burger! The season will bring back popular theme nights like Wet Nose Wednesdays, Family Nights, and (of course) Thirsty Thursdays! Head to Monday Night Brewing this Saturday for a Pre-Game party at 3pm before the game! 
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Dearly Departed 
April 3rd-13th
Cost: $25
At: Homewood Theatre (map)
Check out this comedy and support local theatre! 
In the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, the beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Despite their earnest efforts to pull themselves together for their father’s funeral, the Turpins’ other problems keep overshadowing the solemn occasion. Amidst the chaos, the Turpins turn for comfort to their friends and neighbors, an eccentric community of misfits who just manage to pull together and help each other through their hours of need, and finally, the funeral.
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House of Deadly Sins (21+)
Fri, April 4, 9pm
Cost: $13
At: Black Market Bar Avondale (map)
Get ready for a night of fun at the House of Deadly Sins at Black Market Bar Avondale- it's gonna be wild! The night will feature burlesque and pole routines as well as some cool aerial performances! These events always make for a fun couples date night. You can stop in early to get some dinner from Black Market Bar before the show starts!  
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Milk & Honey: Supernova (18+)
Fri, April 4, 8pm-12am
Cost: $20
At: Saturn Bham (map)
Milk and Honey will journey to the far-out reaches of space and beyond on Friday, April 4, as they go SUPERNOVA! Voyage through the stars as DJs Radish, Mellow Mellon, and an extraterrestrial visitor from Denver, Chauffeur, bring the beats to Saturn! Prepare for a stage invasion as our special guest performer, Priscilla Vanilla, teleports us to Mars, teletubby! The lqqk is Silver Surfer, Andromedon Androgyny, Mace Win-SheBetter-Du, Nebula & Gamora, Battlestar Gaylactica. This event is always filled with fun outfits and plenty of over the top surprises! 
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Mutt Strut 2025
Sat, April 5, 7:30am-12pm
Cost: Free/$25/$30
At: HWD Central Park (map)
Get ready to break out your neon spandex and join in for Mutt Strut, the most rad dog-friendly 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run happening on April 5th at Homewood Central Park! This year, they're turning up the retro vibes, so get your leg warmers, headbands, and furry companions ready for a totally tubular time. Whether you're a runner, walker, or just here for the furry fun, everyone's welcome to get physical and support the healing power of Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Mutt Strut will be a pawsome morning filled with upbeat tunes, vibrant 80s/90s outfits, and wagging tails as we come together to raise funds for the incredible work of Hand in Paw. Runners and walkers of all skill levels, dogs on leashes, and kids of all ages are encouraged to participate in this non-chipped race! Strollers are allowed on the race course. So, lace up your sneakers, leash up your furry friends, and strut your stuff for Hand in Paw. The award ceremony will be at 10:30am and the Vendor Village will stay open until noon! 
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Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Market
Sat, April 5, 9am-4pm
Cost: $5
At: Oak Mtn. Park (map)
Bring your basket and be ready to have fun! This year's Easter Egg Hunt will be located off of Terrace Drive in the Multi-use Field by the Discover Shelby Pavilion! Oak Mountain will be celebrating and having a Hopping Good Time from 9am until 4pm on Saturday.  Everyone is welcome! There will be egg hunts for kids ages 0-10, divided up by age group. Shop local vendors at the Spring Market, get some food from on site food trucks, and have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! 
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End Addiction BHAM Walk 
Sat, April 5, 10am
Cost: FREE-$35
At: CityWalk Bhm (map)
Come walk to honor those we've lost, celebrate those in recovery, and offer hope to those still struggling. Every step we take helps raise awareness about the substance use crisis affecting our community. TOGETHER WE CAN help save lives and build a stronger, healthier future for Birmingham and the state of Alabama. The END ADDICTION BHAM Walk presented by ETA is a FREE event hosted by the Addiction Prevention Coalition. This 9th annual event raises awareness and funds to help combat the addiction epidemic in Alabama. It’s FREE to attend and walk and $35 if you’d like to register and get a t-shirt. 
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Mt. Laurel Spring Fest
Sat, April 5, 10am-3pm
Cost: FREE
At: Mt. Laurel (map)
The 2025 Mt Laurel Spring Festival is set for Saturday April 5th from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Celebrate the best spring has to offer in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel where guests have the opportunity to shop our vibrant street fair, savor dishes from the best local area restaurants and food trucks, and enjoy a day strolling the idyllic streets of one of Birmingham’s best neighborhoods. The Mt Laurel Spring Festival has continually grown to be a premier family event. Visitors will enjoy shopping at the many artisan and farmer pop-up booths; listening to live music performed on the Bryson Square Stage; and savoring delicious eats at Mt Laurel restaurants and Birmingham food trucks.
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Red Mountain Rampage
Sat-Sun, April 5-6
Cost: $20+
At: Boutwell / Skates 280 (map)
Join the Tragic City Rollers in celebrating their 20th anniversary at the first ever Red Mountain Rampage tournament! This will be a two day event featuring 4 teams from the region competing on Saturday, followed by an open scrimmage on Sunday morning. There will be an after party at Al’s on 7th Saturday night! Don’t miss this intense action all weekend long! 
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Great Birmingham Bake-Off 2025
Sat, April 5, 2-4pm
Cost: $20
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Support the non-profit Workshops Empowerment Inc.! Come to Cahaba Brewing on Saturday, April 5th from 2-4pm to sample delicious baked goods made by competing teams of local bakers. Each ticket lets you try every sample and get one free Cahaba Brewing drink! All bakers must use one of the WEmade mixes which are made right here in Avondale! As former food judges for this event, we can guarantee some delicious treats! 
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Homewood Library Block Party
Sat, April 5, 5-7:30pm
Cost: $10-$25
At: Homewood Library (map)
Get your ticket to music, food, and family-friendly fun. HLF raises funds through generous donors and events like the Block Party to support the Homewood Public Library. Tickets are $25 for ages 21 and up, $10 for ages 4-20, and free for children under 4 with the purchase of an adult ticket. Ticket price includes food samples from local restaurants, beverages, and activities. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door, and the event is rain or shine.
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Elysian Gardens Presents: Jessica Meuse
Sat, April 5, 8-11pm
Cost: FREE
At: Elysian Gardens (map)
Come and see this FREE show at Elysian Gardens! Jessica Meuse is such a talented performer and Elysian is a phenomenal venue! Arrive early and get some food on site, check out the sculptures, and wind down your busy Saturday with a relaxing evening. 
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EGGstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt
Sun, April 6, 11am-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Shops of Grand River (map)
Get ready for an all day egg hunt with over 10,000 eggs! Head to the Shops of Grand River and enjoy activities, bounce houses, sno-cones, cotton candy, prizes, live music, and even the Easter Bunny! You don’t want to miss the family fun event! 
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The Garden Party
Sun, April 6, 2-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Wine Garden (map)
The Garden Party blooms anew on Sunday, April 6, at its new home downtown at Golden Age Wine Garden! Join in from 2-8pm as DJ Coco is joined by DJ Rahdu and Suaze of The Sure Shot DJs for an all-vinyl season opener of grooves and tunes to jazz up your spring Sunday.  It’s time to soak in some sunlight and move together. This is a free event for the community thanks to our sponsors, so come enjoy a beverage and a bite in the garden. 
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