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Serving Hope: Fundraiser for The Jimmie Hale Mission

City Walk Pickleball 919 24th St N, Birmingham

The Jimmie Hale Mission Young Professionals Board presents the 2nd Annual Serving Hope Pickleball Tournament at City Walk Pickleball on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. Sign up by April 1st for a guaranteed Tournament T-shirt (limited supply)! Your support will aid in the construction of an emergency shelter designed to provide warmth and safety for some ...

Ongoing

Gardendale Magnolia Festival

Gardendale Civic Center 857 Main St., Gardendale

Free event at the Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, Gardendale, 35071. Live entertainment, midway carnival, 170+ vendors on Saturday, car show, pooch parade, petting zoo, artisan demonstrations, food vendors and more. 5pm-10pm (Friday) and 10am-5pm (Saturday),  www.magnoliafestival.org. Read more about Gardendale Magnolia Festival coordinator Kathleen Phillips here.

Helena Autism Awareness Walk

The Helena Autism Awareness Walk 2026 is set for April 18 from 10am-12pm at Joe Tucker Park in Helena, Alabama. This event is a family-friendly community gathering focused on promoting acceptance, visibility, and unity for autistic individuals and their families. The walk will feature inclusive activities, music, community engagement, resource tables inside the Helena Library, ...

Free

Ride the Rails

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th Street, Calera

Saturday Train Rides at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th St, Calera, 35040. Hop aboard an historic train to experience a 75-minute ride aboard through the woods of Shelby County. Departures at 10am and 1pm. Purchase tickets online or onsite at the Will Call window on the day of departure, www.hodrrm.org, 205-668- 3435.

Montevallo Arts Fest

Orr Park Park Drive, Montevallo

Enjoy art, music, food and kids’ activities from 10am- 5pm at Orr Park in Montevallo. Free admission, www.facebook.com/montevalloarts.

Home Opener with the Birmingham Stallions

Protective Stadium 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham

Cheer on the Stallions at 3pm when they face the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium 1001 22nd St N, Birmingham, 35203, www.ulfstallions.com.