Yonder Walls, St. Symeon Culture Fair, Cahaba River Fry Down, and MORE! 
We are FINALLY getting a great weather weekend with cooler temps! There is SO much to do this weekend and a lot of the events are FREE to attend! There’s a mural festival, Girls Rock Bham showcase, St. Symeon Culture Fair, Cahaba River Fry Down, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Check below for all of the fun! We’ll be taking our nephew to the Jurassic Quest exhibit this Friday, heading to Yonder Walls Saturday, and food judging the Fry Down on Sunday! 
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Art After 5: Soul Train
Thursday, 5pm-9pm
Cost: $10/Free for Members
At: Bham Museum of Art (map)
Art After 5 celebrates the iconic legacy of Soul Train with an evening inspired by the groundbreaking television series that transformed music, dance, fashion, and Black culture. Enjoy an evening of soul, funk, and R&B, festive cocktails, themed art activities, and after-hours access to the galleries. Join the legendary Soul Train Line, dance the night away, and celebrate our Roll Call exhibition with an unforgettable evening of music, style, and community! Don’t forget to participate in the costume contest! 
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Jurassic Quest
Friday-Sunday, Times Vary
Cost: $35/FREE for kids under 2
At: BJCC North Hall (map)
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure! Jurassic Quest is stomping into the BJCC North Exhibition Hall in Birmingham this weekend, bringing life-size dinosaurs, including a massive 80-foot Apatosaurus and a towering T-Rex! Families can enjoy interactive raptor training, adorable baby dinosaur meet-and-greets, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, bounce houses, and hands-on science activities. Whether you have little dinosaur enthusiasts at home or just love exploring something different, this is a roaring good time for the whole family! Don't miss your chance to travel back in time this weekend! This will be  a “Spooky Themed” version of the event. Check the Happenin’s IG page for your chance to win a family 4pack of tickets! 
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Barktoberfest
Friday, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $30
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Barktoberfest, a festive evening supporting Hand in Paw, returns on Friday, October 16, from 5:30–7:30 PM at Cahaba Brewing Company. Come enjoy lively entertainment, including a spirited pet costume contest showcasing furry friends in their Halloween best, a stein hoist competition for those eager to test their strength, and an Oktoberfest-themed photo booth. Your $30 ticket includes one drink ticket, entry into the pet costume and stein hoist contests, and access to the photo booth and caricaturist! Best of all, your participation supports Hand in Paw’s award-winning Animal-Assisted Therapy programs, provided to their program Partners throughout the community at no charge.
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ETC Presents: Vulcan’s Spooky Pants
Friday, 7:30pm
Cost: $13
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
It's a spooky version of the original short form improv show that started it all! Classic games like Party Quirks along with some new ones we've created combine to form a dynamite show that's chock full of laughs and full of Halloween fun. Put on your costume and come have some spooky fun with these scary-good improvisers!
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Midnight Club Rave
Friday, 9pm-3am
Cost: $29
At: Sloss Furnaces (map)
The Midnight Club rave returns to Birmingham! A night filled with Techno and Bass music. Headlined by CLAWZ, presenting her FOR THE FLOOR performance. With support from: Sho, Johancore, Verdiict, Terkoiz, EML, and more! This night will feature 2 stages, a car showcase, vendors, food, and drinks! What better place to host a rave during spooky season than at a haunted landmark?!
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St. Symeon Food & Culture Fair
Saturday, 9am-3pm
Cost: FREE
At: St. Symeon Church (map)
Join in for the 8th Annual Food and Culture Fair and experience new and updated attractions plus perennial favorites, including: A special presentation on church architecture, the ever-popular choir concert, church tours throughout the day, a full range of delicious ethnic foods and treats, and shopping at the open-air, multi-ethnic bakery and marketplace! This event is FREE, so don’t miss out! 
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Yonder Walls Mural Festival
Saturday, 12pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
At: Urban Supply (map)
Don’t miss this first-of-its-kind, large scale, public arts festival that brings together local artists and artists from over yonder to celebrate Birmingham’s commitment to the arts and to uplift diverse voices! 35 new murals are being painted by incredible artists in the Urban Supply district! Come out Saturday and celebrate all of the new art! There will be food trucks, a kids zone, a community art wall, and live music all day!  The headliner is Pink Beard! The event is FREE and is going to be a fantastic way to spend a Fall Saturday afternoon! (Fairway Social should be showing college football, too!) 
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Franks N’ Steins
Saturday, 12pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Franks ’N Steins is one of Libby’s Friends’ most memorable annual events, bringing families, supporters, and community members together for a festive day of fun with a purpose. Held at Cahaba Brewing Company, this fall fundraiser is packed with activities for all ages while helping raise support for families living with disabilities across Alabama. From trick-or-treating and face painting to costume contests, games, and crowd-favorite competitions, Franks ’N Steins is a celebration of community and generosity. Every sponsorship and every ticket helps Libby’s Friends continue providing practical, compassionate support to families who need it most.
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Monster Market
Saturday, 12pm-4pm
Cost: FREE
At: Saturn (map)
NEW DATE! The Monster Market returns! On October 17th from 12pm to 4pm, come visit Saturn for all your favorite treats, and maybe a trick or two. This event is organized by New Rose Garden & Vintage! This is always such a fun experience that will get you into the Halloween spirit! 
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2026 Hobo Awards
Saturday, 6:30pm
Cost: $15
At: Theatre Downtown (map)
The red carpet is OUT. The glitter is ON. The bean cans have been GOLDENIZED. Birmingham’s finest thespians are gathering for one glorious night of celebration, questionable fashion choices, dramatic acceptance speeches, and the possibility of someone ugly-crying before they even reach the microphone. Think Tony Awards... if the Tonys were a little scrappier, a lot campier, and the coveted trophies were lovingly crafted from super-secret bean cans and then painted gold, silver, or absolutely buried in glitter. Come for the awards, stay for the drama, stay even longer for the acceptance speeches! Leave with bragging rights that YOU WERE THERE. Tickets are limited, so grab yours before the trophies run out!
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Cahaba River Fry Down
Sunday, 12pm-4pm
Cost: $25/$5 kids (unlimited samples!)
At: Cahaba Brewing Co. (map)
Get ready for a delicious day of food, fun, and river-loving community at the Cahaba River Fry Down! This event brings together talented cooks competing to serve up the best catfish dishes, along with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and unlimited samples of Catfish! Whether you’re a catfish fan, a foodie looking for your next favorite bite, or simply want to enjoy a fun day supporting the protection of the beautiful Cahaba River, this is one event you won’t want to miss! Russell will be a food judge for this one! 
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Girls Rock Fest
Sunday, 1pm
Cost: FREE (RSVP Requested)
At: Avondale Brewing Co. (map)
Girls Rock Birmingham is thrilled to announce the return of Girls Rock Fest, a vibrant one-day music festival celebrating women in music on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Avondale Brewing Company! Girls Rock Fest brings together the regional music community for an afternoon of live music, vendors, food and fun. This year's stellar lineup features dynamic performances from Auburn-based band Warhol, Birmingham's own Janet Simpson and her band, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jada Cato, and local favorites Rachael Roberts and Rising Iris. The stage will also showcase talented, featured performers from the Girls Rock Birmingham community! 
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Legion FC vs Loudoun United FC
Sunday, 4pm
Cost: $24
At: Dunnavant Valley Fields (map)
Fan Appreciation Game presented by Shipt. Get ready for an electrifying soccer showdown! Join Birmingham Legion FC as they face off against Loudoun United FC in a thrilling match at Dunnavant Valley Fields on October 18th.  Cheer on the Legion and enjoy a seamless game day experience from start to finish. Secure your tickets today!
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Black Violin: Be Free Tour
Sunday, 7pm
Cost: $25+
At: Alys Stephens (map)
Genre-defying duo Black Violin takes the stage at the Alys Stephens Center on October 18 for an electrifying performance that reimagines the possibilities of classical music. Blending virtuosic violin with hip-hop, R&B, and pop influences, Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste create a high-energy concert experience that is both inspiring and boundary-breaking. With infectious beats, soaring melodies, and a powerful message of creativity and inclusion, Black Violin delivers a night of music that resonates with audiences of all ages.
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