Earth Day, Wing Wars, and Magic City Art Connection!

This weekend is full of all kinds of fun! There are a few ways to celebrate Earth Day 2026, a wing competition, and the return of Magic City Art Connection! Don’t forget that Corks & Chefs is also a big part of MCAC this weekend. We can’t wait for a weekend of Bham fun! Check below for all of the details! 
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Blooms & Bubbly
Thursday, 6pm-7:30pn
Cost: $50
At: Buff City Lane Parke (map)
Join Lane Parke for their Blooms & Bubbly Workshop hosted by Wild Honey Flower Truck! Come create on Thursday, April 23rd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at Buff City Soap in Lane Parke! Wild Honey Flower Truck will host a fun and creative workshop where they will teach you the secrets to creating the perfect bouquet and you’ll get to take yours home! PLUS enjoy exclusive after hours shopping at Buff City Soap! Attendees will also enjoy complimentary sips + light bites plus a gift bag filled with Lane Parke goodies! This is the perfect event to kick off the spring season!
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Magic City Art Connection 2026
Friday-Sunday
Cost: $15/18&under FREE
At: Sloss Furnaces (map)
Head to Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark and celebrate MCAC’s 43rd year! Take in the Festival’s annual spring infusion of sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas at this iconic Birmingham attraction. 
2026 will spotlight 150 juried, fine artists from the state, region, and around the country alongside Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham (29th year!), Imagination Festival art workshops for kids, Collectors Classroom demos, live music and dance performances, special exhibitions, art/sculpture installations, cultural partners, Festival Café with food trucks and other favorites, and relaxing in the open air amongst thousands of works of art and neighbors at MCAC’s Umbrella Lounges dotting the site. Find art, support local arts & culture, and connect with this great community!
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ASFA: Spring Serenade
Friday, 7pm
Cost: $15/students $8
At: DJD Theatre (map)
Featuring the world premiere of Motion Blur by Guadalupe composer Alyssa Regent, performed by Marcus Eley, along with soloists Steve Roberts (UAB) and Ron Rodriguez (Samford), with the Jazz Ensemble. This will be an incredible night of music! The evening will close with a performance of Saint-Saëns’s Symphony No. 3, the “Organ” Symphony.
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Birmingham Stallions vs DC Defenders
Friday, 7pm
Cost: $8+
At: Protective Stadium (map)
Come cheer on the Birmingham Stallions as they take on the DC Defenders at Protective Stadium this Friday night! Tickets start out under $10! Enjoy some deals on concessions and get a FREE clear bag upon entry! This makes for such a fun Friday night out! 
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Eve 6 & Fastball
Friday, 8pm
Cost: $44
At: Iron City (map)
This Friday, head to Iron City Bham and see 90’s alternative icons Eve 6 and Fastball! Come sing along to your favorites like “Inside Out,” “Out of My Head,” and “The Way!” This should be a night full of nostalgia. Don’t miss out! 
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Grooves in the Garden
Friday, 8pm
Cost: $10
At: Elysian Gardens (map)
Don’t miss this night full of music and beats at Elysian Gardens! This is such a great venue and the DJs will be fantastic! You’ll hear music from: Aleatorien, Solar Halo, Feddie, and DJ Herb! It’s going to be an amazing night! 
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Up-Down’s First B’day Party (21+)
Friday, 8pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: Up-Down (map)
You are invited to Up-Down’s First Birthday Party! Expect cake, games, and, to be fair, just enough chaos to keep things interesting. At 8PM, Up-Down is breaking open a piñata for adults, so arrive early and be ready. They’ll also have a 10 Ply Birthday Pack available for $13, which includes a slice of pizza, 20 tokens, a limited edition birthday cocktail in a collectible bottle, and cake to tie it all together! It’s been one year of games, drinks, and late nights, and this is the one where you can celebrate all of it in the most unserious way possible. Must be 21+ with valid ID to enter.
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All Night Long: 80’s Flashback
Friday, 8pm-11pm
Cost: FREE
At: Sidewalk Cinema (map)
Sidewalk is kicking off Alabama Spotlight Weekend with an “all night long” ‘80’s Party! It’s a 'Fiesta Forever' dance party celebrating 40 years of the 1986 best-selling LP, Dancing on the Ceiling by Alabama native Lionel Richie, which features the Golden Globe and Oscar-winning song “Say You, Say Me.” Featuring DJ mixing by Tony Rodio + pop up features, specialty cocktails, retro decor, rad party essentials & more! And if “U got the look,” dress in your best ‘80s gear for a chance to win a nostalgic time capsule full of flashback novelties and Sidewalk swag.
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Celebrate Trails Day 2026
Saturday, 7am-12pm
Cost: FREE
At: Pepper Place (map)
The Market at Pepper Place is going all-in on Celebrate Trails Day! From 7am-12pm come and enjoy a great time! Listen to live music by RISING IRIS, watch a mouth watering “Crunchy Cooking Demo,” see Special Presentations, explore outdoor-minded vendors & organizations, and (of course) shop food, farmers, artisans, crafts, and more!
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Earth Day Celebration!
Saturday, 10am-2pm
Cost: Free/ Wellness Sessions $15 each
At: Bham Botanical Gardens (map)
All are welcome to join in for the Bham Botanical Gardens newly revamped Earth Day celebration! Enjoy fun activities for the whole family!  Listen to live music by Brotha Josh, enjoy some poetry readings with The Flourish, there’s even a children’s storytime with Irealle Saul-Sylves at 10am & 12:30pm! All of this and more will be taking place at the Botanical Gardens from 10am-2pm this Saturday! 
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10th Annual End Addiction Walk
Saturday, 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
At: CityWalk (map)
Together, we'll walk to honor those we've lost, celebrate those in recovery, and offer hope to those still struggling. Every step taken helps raise awareness about the substance use crisis affecting our community. Join us to save lives and build a stronger, healthier future for Birmingham and the state of Alabama. This 10th annual event raises awareness and funds to help combat the addiction epidemic in Alabama. Your participation in this event directly supports life-saving programs in our community.  Every dollar raised helps: Provide scholarships for treatment and recovery resources. Support high school youth prevention efforts. Reduce the stigma surrounding substance use and mental health.
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Fido Fest 2026
Saturday, 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE
At: The Summit (map)
Join in for Fido Fest, a free dog-friendly event with adoptions, vendors, live music, food trucks, and fun for you and your pup! Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at this pet-friendly celebration filled with local vendors, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family,  pups included! There will be a TON of pet themed vendors selling toys, treats, and more! This is such a great event for animal lovers! 
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Celebrate Hoover Day
Saturday, 11am-3pm
Cost: FREE
At: Veteran’s Park Hoover (map)
Hoover’s biggest community celebration is back and everyone is invited! Join thousands of families, friends, and visitors from across the Hoover area and beyond for Celebrate Hoover Day, a free, city-wide festival packed with fun, food, and entertainment for all ages. Every year thousands of people gather at beautiful Veterans Park for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the spirit of Hoover. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and spend the day enjoying everything from carnival rides to live entertainment, and don’t miss one of the most delicious traditions of the day… The Giant 10-Foot Apple Pie, served with ice cream!
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Spring Market
Saturday, 11am-2pm
Cost: FREE
At: Bham Dist. Brewing (map)
Spring is in the air and Bham District Brewing is celebrating the best way they know how.  With cold beer and local makers! It’s the Spring Vendor Market at Birmingham District Brewing! They are filling the courtyard with talented local artists, makers, bakers, and small businesses so you can sip while you shop. Free to attend. Bring your friends and make an afternoon of it!
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15th Annual BBQ & Blues Festival
Saturday, 12pm-6pm
Cost: $10adv/$15 day of
At: Debardeleben Park (map)
This festival combines the best of blues music and legendary Bob Sykes BBQ! Expect a day of talented blues musicians, legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q and activities for the entire family. Be prepared to sit back and relax or get up and dance to the blues at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park in downtown historic Bessemer, Alabama. This year’s festival will benefit an incredible organization, The Grace Klein Community! 
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Corks & Chefs
Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-3pm
Cost: $65+
At: Sloss Furnaces (map)
Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham is the place where the culinary arts are paired with wine, beer, spirits, craft cocktails and tasting seminars at the 42nd Magic City Art Connection. Sample delicious bites as you sip on various wines! Your ticket includes:  A 29th annual commemorative glass (15 oz stemless wine glass), One (1) Taste @ each Culinary Tasting Table, Cocktail tastes from Participating Bars & Restaurants, Wine & Beer Sampling, Other Beverages, access to Tasting Seminars (limited seating – sign up at entrance), PLUS 3-day Admission to Magic City Art Connection! 
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Wing Wars
Saturday, 12pm-3pm
Cost: $15adv/$20 day of
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Join in the fun this Saturday and sample chicken wings entered in the competition! The heat is on at Wing Wars Birmingham! Head to Cahaba Brewing Company to support Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) by eating some delicious wings! The day will feature cook teams serving up their best wings in any style, live music all day and good fun for a great cause. Who will take home the $1,000 Judges' Best Overall prize? Come find out!
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TrimTab Super Boil 12yr Anniversary Party
Saturday, 12pm-until…
Cost: Free to attend
At: TrimTab Brewing (map)
TrimTab is turning 12 and celebrating with crawfish and cold brews! Come and purchase some crawfish from Red Mountain Crawfish as you listen to some great music and shop some local vendors! There will even be cornhole and a kid’s zone!  They’ll be serving crawfish until they run out! 
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Earthbounds Earthfest
Saturday, 2pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Avondale Brewing Co. (map)
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Earthbound will play their highly-anticipated annual outdoor concert, Earthbound’s Earthfest, at Avondale Brewing Company! Open to all ages (under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian), this family-friendly event’s purpose is to raise awareness for Earth Day and raise funds for Black Warrior Riverkeeper. Throughout the event, Earthbound will play several sets, joined by speeches from Black Warrior Riverkeeper and exhibits from local artists and charities. Optional donations from the audience and merchandise sales will support Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s efforts to protect local waterways and drinking water sources.
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English Village Spring Fling
Saturday, 2pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: English Village (map)
Spend an afternoon enjoying shopping, community, and springtime fun in one of Mountain Brook’s most charming villages. Enjoy a vintage car showcase presented by the Mountain Brook Driving Club, live music, and special promotions throughout English Village. It’s the perfect opportunity to stroll the village, support local businesses, and find something special, just in time for Mother’s Day. This year, the Mountain Brook Driving Club will offer raffle tickets during the event to help raise funds supporting Parkinson’s programs through the YMCA of Greater Birmingham and the Parkinson Association of Alabama.
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Homewood Library Foundation Block Party
Saturday, 4pm-6:30pm
Cost: $10/$25
At: Homewood Library (map)
Get your ticket to music, food, and family-friendly fun. The 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 ages 0 to 3 with the purchase of an adult ticket. Ticket price includes food samples from local restaurants, beverages, and activities. Tickets can be purchased at the door, and the event is rain or shine!
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Plant Swap, Sale, and Crawfish Boil
Sunday, 12pm-4pm
Cost: Free to attend
At: True Story Brewing (map)
Come and enjoy a fun plant swap while eating delicious crawfish! Head over to True Story Brewing/Red Bike Coffee to find that perfect plant! Crawfish will be available for purchase while they last! This is a great way to wind down your weekend! 
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