Fall has arrived in Birmingham! Here are this season’s best pumpkin patches, hayrides, fall festivals and family-friendly fun. Happy October!
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Oct 19: Trick or Trot 5K
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Caliber Home Loans-Birmingham Trick or Trot 5K Costume Run benefiting Kid One Transport on October 19th at Back Forty Birmingham. The event includes a costume contest, post-race food and two beers for adults 21 & up. Runners of all ages, strollers and pets are welcome! Costumes are not
Oct 20: Breakin’ Bread at Pepper Place
Birmingham’s most anticipated food and drink festival is back for their 17th year! Birmingham Originals will host their annual Breakin’ Bread event at Pepper Place on October 20! Festival attendees will enjoy food samplings from local chefs, sip on craft beer and wine and peruse the Makers’ Market comprised of southern craftsmen. There will also
Oct 20: 26th Annual Handmade Art Show and Pickin’ in the Park
If you love art and music and like to spend time in a beautiful relaxing park on a Sunday, this event was made for you! The 26th annual Handmade Art Show and Pickin’ in the Park has teamed up for the free fall event held on October 20th at Homewood Central Park from 10am to
Oct 24: Taste for the 20th
Over the last 20 years, M-POWER Ministries has impacted thousands in their dedicated mission to help people develop tools to combat poverty. On October 24, attend the “Taste for the 20th” at the Theodore to celebrate M-POWER Ministries and all who have contributed to their brilliant work. This event will include a sit-down dinner featuring
Oct 25: Boos, Brews & 4 Legs Too
Hosted by Best Friends of Shelby Humane – Boos, Brews & 4 Legs Too will be a SPOOKY and SCARY night…. just kidding, it will be cute pets in Halloween costumes! Bring your pup out for chance to win amazing prizes or find your new family member from the adoptable pets from Shelby Humane that
Oct 25: 23rd Annual Pig Iron BBQ Challenge
Mark your calendars on Friday, October 25 for the 23rd Annual Pig Iron BBQ Challenge, one of Birmingham’s oldest BBQ competitions. Corporate cooking teams compete to be the BEST in meat, sauce and tent decorating categories. Hosted by the City of Hoover at the Hoover Met RV lot, crowds of over 8,000 come to enjoy
Oct 26: Eric Church at the BJCC
Grab your cowboy boots and head on down to the BJCC on October 26 for a night of country music! Eric Church, a singer-songwriter born in Granite Falls, North Carolina, has made a name for himself in country music since releasing his first album in 2006. Sway and sing along to iconic hits like “Drink
Oct 26: 78th Annual Magic City Classic
There’s nothing like a football showdown in the Magic City! Join official ambassador Shaq at the biggest football event in Birmingham – the Magic City Classic, featuring Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State. Prior to kick-off there will be a parade, pep rally, block party and tailgating for fans to enjoy. Stick around after the champion
Oct 26: Howls & Growls at Haven
Are you ready for a HOWLING good time? You don’t want to miss Howls & Growls at Haven in the Lakeview district of Birmingham, AL! Howls & Growls will be a thrilling good time including local food trucks, a spooktacular costume contest where the winner takes home a CASH prize totaling $1,500.00 for all three
Oct 15 – Dec 31: Holiday Ornaments to Benefit Children’s of Alabama
Event: 10/15/2019 to 12/31/2019 Dates and times for the pop-ups can be found on their websites and Instagram accounts, @carriepittmanart and @william_mcclure. Location: Pittman’s pop up will be at 1829 29th Ave S. Homewood, 35209, and McClures’s pop up will be at 2229 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, 35203. The ornaments are $42, and 75-100% of the
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Style
Local FINDS to Upgrade Your Home for October
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Food & Dining
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Homes
Melanie Pounds of MPID + Patina: Interior Designer Crush
Inspired by nature and skilled at creating artfully layered spaces, Melanie Pounds of Melanie Pounds Interior Design and Patina shares some gorgeous projects, insider tips and more. Meet our latest interior designer crush.
10 Next-Level Bathrooms by Top Southern Designers
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Travel
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The Most Fun Holiday Tradition Your Family Will Love
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Lifestyle
Practice Works Seamlessly Blends Work & Wellness
Meredith Calhoun and Becca Impello realized the need to take a deep breath and find our sense of calm — even as we work. Their cutting-edge coworking concept, Practice Works, is the first of its kind and offers Birminghamians a working, event and educational facility with a focus on mindful living.
What You Need To Know About Brown Recluse Spiders
Brown recluse spiders live in many homes in the south and central US, but most of us rarely see them. As cooler months approach, we give you some tips for avoiding brown recluse bites, next steps if your home is infested and two cautionary tales from people greatly affected by these pests.