It’s getting SPOOKY out there! 
Spooky Season is in full swing and there are some great Fall and Halloween themed events to check out! Be sure not to miss the St. Symeon Food and Culture Fair, the Barber Vintage Festival, and Mt. Laurel Fall Fest!  We can’t wait to check out these and other great events this weekend and hope you are able to as well. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend.
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Tapas and Taps
Thurs, Oct. 10, 6-8pm
Cost: $15- $20
At: Lane Parke (map)
Tapas and Taps is a unique fundraiser for Arc of Central Alabama which incorporates local restaurants and businesses for an evening to experience the taste of Mountain Brook and beyond! Purchase your ticket to enjoy live music, small plates, pop-ups, raffle items, local drinks, and more right in Lane Parke on Rele Street! (Tickets will include unlimited food samples, two drink tickets and a raffle ticket!) All proceeds from ticket sales directly benefit the Arc of Central Alabama.
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Soundtrack Karaoke: The Upside Down Edition
Thurs, Oct. 10, 8-10pm
Cost: FREE
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Stranger things have happened at Soundtrack Karaoke…but not like this!
Journey to the Upside Down this spooky season with a Hellfire Club celebration of the hit Netflix series ‘Stranger Things'....with four sensational seasons and 150+ tracks to pull from including songs from Kate Bush, Talking Heads, Journey, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Madonna and many more! Also, unlock your karaoke power on your Halloween musical favorites like Boris Pickett’s “Monster Mash,” Rihanna’s “Disturbia, Ray Parker, Jr's "Ghostbusters" and Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy." Halloween costumes, nostalgic '80's + Hellfire Club apparel are encouraged. Arrive early for ‘Stranger Things’ swag and Halloween party essentials.
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Barber Vintage Festival
Oct. 11-13
Cost: $35+ (kids 15 & under FREE!)
At: Barber Motor Speedway (map)
Don’t miss this weekend-long event featuring various motorcycle-related activities, including Grand Marshal Kenny Roberts, motorcycle displays, demo rides, stunt shows, and food trucks! There will be an incredible Fan Zone, and a Kids Zone for the young ones. If you like classic and custom motorcycles, this event is a MUST!  Barber Vintage Festival attracts attendees from all over the country and even has a big international following, so it’s so cool that it takes place right here in Birmingham! Check out the website for all the details, schedule, and activities. There’s a TON going on all weekend long! Grab a day pass or get a pass for the full weekend experience! The best part is that kids 15 & under get in FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket! 
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Helena Buck Creek Fest
Fri-Sat, Oct. 11-13
Cost: FREE
At: Helena Amphitheater (map)
Helena's Buck Creek Festival is back this weekend! Festival hours are 6-10pm on Friday, 10am-8pm on Saturday. Don’t miss their famous Duck Race at 3pm Saturday! (It’s SO fun to watch the rubber ducks “race” down the creek!  Get ready to enjoy live music, food trucks, about 100 retail vendors, plus a children's play area all day on Saturday!
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Zombie Prom
Fri, Oct. 11, 8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Hoover Library (map)
Shake the dirt off that sequined high-low gown and shamble on over for a Zombie Prom with a pulse! Get ready for a night of undead delight at Zombie Prom! Dress to distress and dance 'til dawn among the decaying decorations, with ghoulish tunes and spine-chilling snacks. Join the Hoover Library team for a frightfully fun evening where even the undead can find love on the dance floor!
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Burlesque Scary-oke! (21+)
Fri, Oct. 11, 9pm
Cost: $10
At: The Lumbar (map)
Prepare to be frightened by the terrifying talent of Birmingham's Top Shelf Burlesque crew, but this spooky season, burlesque comes with a twist: the music for the show is YOU. Featuring DJ Freeze, doors and karaoke sign-ups begin at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. $10 at the door and bring $$ for your performers!
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St. Symeon Food & Culture Fair
Sat, Oct. 12, 9am-3pm
Cost: FREE
At: St. Symeon Orthodox Church (map)
Don’t miss the Sixth Annual St. Symeon Food & Culture Fair! Celebrate the patronal feast on the day St. Symeon The New Theologian is commemorated on the liturgical calendar. Shop for baked goods and gifts, enjoy hot lunch foods, tour the church, hear the choir, learn about iconography, and more! The space is now entirely covered in floor-to-ceiling iconographic murals which you’ll have a chance to learn all about! The food is going to be DELICIOUS! The best part is that this event is FREE to attend! 
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BJCC Concert Hall & Theatre 50th Celebration
Sat, Oct. 12, 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
At: BJCC (map)
Help celebrate 50 years of the BJCC Concert Hall and Theatre on Saturday, from 10am-2pm, in the plaza outside the Concert Hall! There will be FREE food, games, face painting, a scavenger hunt, TICKET GIVEAWAYS to upcoming events, and more! For the past 50 years, the Birmingham community and surrounding areas have supported the BJCC, so this event is not only a celebration but a thank you to the generations of Alabamians who have made these past 50 years memorable. Cheers to more years of unforgettable events and entertainment! Arrive early for FREE K&J’S cupcakes and 50th Anniversary keepsakes for the first 200 guests! The first 10 families to arrive at the Birmingham Children’s Theatre tent will receive free tickets to the 11:00 a.m. production of "Peter and the Wolf!" Later arrivals will still receive 25% tickets when you visit the BCT tent.
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Mt Laurel Fall Festival
Sat, Oct. 12, 10am-3pm
Cost: FREE
At: Mt. Laurel (map)
Mt Laurel Fall Festival is back this Saturday!  Celebrate the best fall has to offer in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel where guests have the opportunity to shop the 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. As always, this is a free event! The Mt Laurel Fall 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 the Mt Laurel restaurants and Birmingham food trucks.  It definitely has Gilmore Girls “Stars Hollow” vibes! 
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Oak Hill Cemetery Fall History Tour
Sat, Oct. 12, 10am
Cost: $20-$25
At: Oak Hill Cemetery (map)
Come celebrate Birmingham's buried history. Meet the colorful characters of our city's past at Birmingham's pioneer cemetery. This event will include encounters with Birmingham's famous (and infamous) characters, including Madame Wooster, John T. Milner, and many more. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door.  All proceeds go toward the maintenance and restoration of Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct. 12, 9am-4pm
Cost: $2-$5
At: Oak Mtn. State Park. (map)
It’s time for the Annual Harvest Festival at Oak Mountain State Park! Help celebrate Fall and welcome the beautiful Autumn colors that grace their Oaks each year! Hay Rides! Bounce Houses! Shopping with Vendors and Artists! Food Trucks! Pony Rides! Knockerball! Guided Hike! Crafting! The event is pet friendly, and there will even be some critters on hand to learn about. 
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Grace House Pumpkin Festival
Sat, Oct. 12, 10am-1pm
Cost: $10 for Kids (parents FREE!)
At: Homewood Central Park (map)
Join in for the 11th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Homewood Central Park! Children’s tickets are $10. Each ticket comes with a pumpkin, a goody bag, and access to all games and inflatables at the festival! (Adult entry is free!) Look forward to balloon animals, face painting, an inflatable spider climb, food trucks from your local favorites, and some fall fun! We cannot wait to see you for a day of festivities benefiting the girls who call Grace House home.
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Bash on the Bluff
Sat, Oct. 12, 11am-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Bluff Park: Shuttles provided (map)
It’s the 2nd Annual Bash on the Bluff! Entry into this event is FREE! Bring the whole family to the heart of Bluff Park and join us for live music, food trucks, a local vendor market, inflatables, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and so much more! Shuttles will be running from Church on the Bluff and Shades Mtn. Community Church.
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 Taste of Korea
Sat, Oct. 12, 11am-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Southside Baptist Church (map)
Experience the wonders and taste of Korea right here in Birmingham, AL. These cultural events are always so much fun. Admission is free! You’ll learn about Korean culture. Grab your friends and show up hungry!
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Fall CahabaQue
Sat, Oct. 12, 1-4pm
Cost: $15/$50 VIP
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Show up HUNGRY to Cahaba Brewing Company for BBQ, beer, and bragging rights at CahabaQue Round Two! The fall BBQ Cook-Off is happening on Saturday from 1-4 PM. Savor Birmingham’s finest backyard BBQ, craft beer, and live music. Kids and pets are welcome! All proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.
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Grand RiverFest
Sun, Oct. 13, 12-5pm
Cost: FREE
At: Shops at Grand River (map)
Join in for arts, crafts, fashion, food, face painting, balloon art, bounce houses, and more! It's Family fun, and admission is free! All of the fun is taking place at the Shops of Grand River. Don’t miss out! 
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Battle of the Blues Bands
Sun, Oct. 13, 1pm
Cost: $12
At: Woodlawn Theatre (map)
This Blues Competition is open to all Alabama Bands. Two categories, Solo/Duo and Band. The winner of each category will compete in the International Blues Competition held by the Blues Foundation in Memphis, in January 2025. The public is invited to attend the event and hear some incredible blues music at the beautiful Woodlawn Theatre! 
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Flicks Among the Flowers
Sun, Oct. 13, 5-8pm
Cost: $5 Donation Requested
At: Bham Botanical Gardens (map)
Flicks Among the Flowers is back! This free event features the 1998 movie Halloweentown starring Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Emily Roeske, and Joey Zimmerman. Movie rating: PG. Gates open at 5 p.m. Come dressed for the costume contest! Bring a blanket or a low-profile lawn chair. The movie begins at sunset (around 6:30 p.m.). Presented by Publix Super Markets Charities and hosted by the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Junior Board. A suggested donation of $5 is encouraged. All donations received will support the Friends’ summer intern program.
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