Hear Leigh Anne Tuohy, adoptive parent, author, and inspiration behind the film The Blind Side speak at 11:30am at The Florentine, Birmingham. All proceeds benefit CASA of Alabama. Purchase tickets at alabamacasa.org under the Emma’s Circle heading. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) are volunteers who stand up for neglected and abused children in court. Emma's ...

Traditional eastern European foods and pastries, Russian imports for purchase, tours of the historic St. Nicholas Church, and entertainment by church youth Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday Noon-5pm, 205-285-9648, www.stnicholasbrookside.org.

Hosted by The Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama, www.WalkToEndEpilepsy.org/Birmingham

Create hurricane art, adopt a pet cloud, make a tiny tornado, and experience a storm in a jar all as part of admission to the Children’s Hands on Museum, www.chomonline.org.

Meet award winning children’s book author and poet, Irene Lathan as she reads from her new book Love, Agnes. Also post card craft! All a part of admission to the Children’s Hands On Museum, www.chomonline.org.

Thursday Noon-6pm, Friday 9am-4pm, Free admission, great gifts and keepsakes, unique and talented merchants, door prizes. Fundraiser for Briarwood Christian School, www.facebook.com/briarwoodchristmasshop.

Shelby County “After 5” Women’s Connection will hold a Girls Night Out! $15 covers dinner and program. There will be food, door prizes, an inspirational speaker and a demonstration of Christmas decorating with items for sale. Reservations are required by November 4. By email: [email protected].

The Old Post Office event room, 633 11th Avenue SW, Alabaster. $15 covers dinner, program, door prizes, inspirational speaker and demonstration of Christmas decorating. Reservations required by Nov. 4, email [email protected].

Experience an indoor winter wonderland. Come play in the snow (a non-toxic polymer)- sure to bring out the kid in everyone!  256-543-2787, www.culturalarts.com/imagination-place. (Closed Dec. 25)

Over 30 Christmas trees decorated by local school children- each tree celebrates a different First Lady of the U.S. 256-543-2787. (Closed Dec. 25)