Festive Fall Fun in Birmingham this Weekend!

St. Symeon Culture Fair, JLB Shop Save Share, Barktoberfest, and more!
This weekend brings us a phenomenal Culture Fair at St. Symeon, Barktoberfest at Cahaba Brewing, Pumpkin Carving at Monday Night Brewing, and so much more! Oak Mountain is also hosting their Harvest Festival all day Saturday. There are a ton of ways to get into the Fall spirit as we get into the height of Spooky Season! Check out our full list of fun below! Oh, and don't forget that this week is the start of Junior League of Birmingham's Shop Save Share event!
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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, 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 they’re showing some incredible fun and scary Halloween films!
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JLB Shop, Save, Share!
Oct. 15th-26th
Cost: $40
At: Participating Retailers
You can give back to the Birmingham community - while saving 20% at over 375+ retailers. That's what we call a win-win-win! $40 can help improve the lives of people across Jefferson and Shelby Counties through the Junior League’s 22 community projects. Shop Save & Share has invested over $800,000 back into our community. All proceeds support the Junior League of Birmingham's work Building Partnerships for a Better Birmingham. Check the link for specific Shop Save Share events during the month of October.
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Blues Jam
Thursday, 7pm-10pm
Cost: FREE
At: True Story Brewing (map)
Magic City Blues Society is hosting their 3rd Thursday Blues Jam. This is a free event at True Story Brewing in Crestwood. Feel free to bring an instrument and play or just come and enjoy some great blues rhythms. It’s a great way to spend a relaxing evening!
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A Very Gilmore Girl Night
Friday, 6pm
Cost: FREE
At: Bookmarked Paperie (map)
Join in for a night of all things Gilmore Girls! Come dressed as your favorite character. Test your knowledge during trivia. Enjoy a coffee bar and a menu fit for only the biggest of Gilmore fans. And of course a collection of Gilmore Girls merch! This is open to all ages! Trivia starts at 6:30pm.
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Good to be Bad - Halloween Party
Friday, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Hoover Library (map)
This year’s Halloween party at the Hoover Library is set to be WICKED FUN!!! Take a walk on the wicked side with your favorite villains, from over the rainbow to a galaxy far, far away! Pick a villain of your choice and get ready to enjoy a festive evening! Costumes are encouraged at this annual Halloween party! They’ll even have a sensory-friendly preview from 6pm-6:30pm.
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Dancing on the Dead
Friday, 8pm-12am
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn Bham (map)
“Among the tombstones, we danced, the dead our silent witness.” Gothic Alabama presents Domesticatrix, B.Sonnier, Tiffany Tears, and DJ Captain Tomas Quin in Dancing On The Dead: An All Hallows Goth Night! Come dance at Saturn for this FREE event with a special costume contest! Soak up all the spooky vibes!
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Land of Infinity: Halloween Music Festival
Friday, 8pm-3am
Cost: $40
At: Sloss Furnaces (map)
Birmingham! Land of infinity is back for the Halloween season Sloss Furnaces! Get ready for a massive night of music, costumes, and movement. Presented by Nu Saga & Slinger. Performances from: Jagu4r, Lykwid , Six28 , Yuree, Sho, Waffles, plus more local and out of state talent! This Halloween Rave takes place in the Shed at an actual haunted venue! Experience 3 EDM music stages ranging from Bass, Techno, Club, and Latin Adjacent genres.
Featuring 19 artists, a runway style costume contest with prizes to be won, tons of vendors, food trucks, flash tattoos, and more!
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St. Symeon Food & Culture Fair
Saturday, 9am-3pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: St. Symeon Church (map)
Get ready for baked goods, gifts, and hot lunch foods! We absolutely love this festival! There will be church tours and a choir performance at 11am. You can shop at their market while enjoying Greek Donuts! All of the food is made fresh and is incredibly delicious! You don’t want to miss out on this event!
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Harvest Festival
Saturday, 9am-4pm
Cost: Included with park admission
At: Oak Mountain State Park (map)
Oak Mountain State Park is hosting their annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy Hay Rides, Bounce Houses, Vendors, Artists, and Food Trucks! There will be pony Rides for kids 3yrs-12yrs! ($5 cash). This is a great way to enjoy the Fall weather and fun for the entire family!
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No Kings Day Bham
Saturday, 10am-12pm
Cost: FREE
At: Railroad Park (map)
Head to Railroad Park from 10am-12pm this Saturday morning and celebrate democracy and our constitution! Make it fun! You may see some inflatable costumes while you’re there! It’s a time to celebrate that American doesn’t do “Kings” or “Dictators,” not even for a single day. Let’s have some fun and make our voices heard.
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Pumpkin Junction
Saturday & Sunday
Cost: $18
At: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (map)
This event will definitely get you into the Fall spirit! Head to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera for a festive train ride and some fall fun! You’ll sign up for a time slot to ride a historic train to Pumpkin Junction at Ozan Winery. You can ride in an original train car, or enjoy an open air car to take in the fall leaves. Once you arrive, you’ll have 45 minutes to enjoy inflatables, a crafting station, lawn games, a pumpkin patch, and some food trucks! They even have some wine and spirit samples for the adults! This event is also designed for sensory inclusion as well. We went last weekend with Amber’s family and had such a great time!
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Sojourns 20th Anniversary
Saturday, 10:30am-5:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Sojourns Fair Trade (map)
Sojourns Trading is turning 20! They’re going all out to celebrate this Saturday. Stop by the store in Crestwood to enjoy international desserts & free henna from Blue Lotus Mehndi. They'll also have dance lessons, and you'll get to try your hand at quilling and block printing. You can enter to win prizes as well! We always manage to find unique gifts for birthdays and holidays and love supporting local shops!
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October Alt Art Market
Saturday, 3pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: TrimTab Brewing (map)
Head to TrimTab Brewing for a spooky good time! It’s Spooky Season! Come join in Saturday October 18th from 3pm until 8pm for an Alt Art Market. They’ll have lots of great artists and vendors. This is a great spot to find a unique gift for yourself or a friend!
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Barktoberfest 2025
Saturday, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Join Hand in Paw for a festive evening with lively entertainment! Shop pet friendly vendors and enjoy some pet friendly activities. This event is FREE to attend, but $30 gets you entry into both the Stein Hoisting Contest and the Pet Costume Contest! It’s going to be a howlin’ good time!
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Carve on the Patio
Sunday, 12-6pm
Cost: FREE ($5 Pumpkins)
At: Monday Night Brewing (map)
Bring the kids and carve pumpkins on the patio at Monday Night Brewing! The tools are provided and pumpkins are just $5 or BYO. They'll have specialty brews and cocktails for the adults and costumes are encouraged! You’ll get to carve your pumpkin without making a mess at home.
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Last Legion FC Home Match
Sunday, 4pm
Cost: $22
At: Protective Stadium (map)
It's the final home match of the season! Legion FC takes on Miami FC in this exciting matchup! Arrive early and enjoy activity booths, inflatables, face painting, and more in the plaza before the match! The first 1,000 fans get a replica kit jersey!
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