Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Fall Hunting Sale at Mark's Outdoors
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-27 | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Swing by the store and let the team help prepare you for deer season and shop sale items, www.marksoutdoors.com.

Seraphic Sound Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2025-09-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-02 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-05 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Join Kevin along with family and friends each week on Facebook and YouTube as they share music, praise and worship and more each Tuesday at 7:30pm, www.kevinderryberry.com.

Working Genius Presentation at the Hoover Library
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Dr., Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
Discover Your Working Genius! Ever wonder why some work energizes you and some drains you?
Join Lara Allen of Nonprofit Navigators for a fun, insightful session on The 6 Types of Working Genius—a powerful tool to help you understand your natural gifts and how to thrive at work, at home, and in teams. Perfect for anyone looking for more joy and clarity in what they do! More information on Working Genius workshops can be found at www.nonprofitnavigators.net/working-genius.

Hold the Fort Races
2025-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Join Blanket Fort Hope for a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Warrior Walk at 8am at Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, 35124, www.holdthefortraces.com. Read more about Blanket Fort Hope here.

16th Annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K Family Fun Day
2025-09-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Hoover Preserve Town Hall, 601 Preserve Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
Honor survivors, show your support, and raise awareness for GYN cancers by joining Laura Crandall Brown Foundation (LCBF) on Saturday, September 20, 2025 as we proudly host our 16th annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K and Family Fun Day in the beautiful Hoover Preserve neighborhood. Create your own FUNdraising page or lead a team of supporters when you sign up to participate. Runners and walkers can honor survivors and remember those who fought GYN cancer by participating in the 5K/10K, joining us for our pet-friendly fall festival themed day, or by selecting the “sleep in” option. Enjoy free refreshments both before and after the race including, but not limited to coffee, breakfast sandwiches, beer, and pizza. Lead race times will be eligible for a Trak Shak gift card. Family friendly fall festival activities include live music, engaging booths from around the community, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crazy hair, and more. Share photos of family support, connect with other participants, and engage the foundation virtually by using the hashtags #headoverteal and #headoverteal2025, and by following us on social media at Facebook @LCBFoundation, Instagram at lcbfoundation, Vimeo at Laura Crandall Brown Foundation, and Flickr at Laura Crandall Brown Foundation. Learn more and register at thinkoflaura.org/headoverteal. All proceeds go to support LCBF’s mission of early detection research, awareness education, and financial support services for GYN cancer patients and their families.

Inaugural Tulip Gala
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Country Club of Birmingham, 3325 Country Club Rd, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213, United States
Join The Parkinson Association of Alabama for their Inaugural Tulip Gala on September 18 starting at 6 p.m. at The Country Club of Birmingham. This event will be an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising critical funds for the thousands of Alabama families affected by Parkinson’s disease.
Together, we’ll raise hope and critical funds for Alabama families living with Parkinson’s disease. The night will include a cocktail reception, an elegant seated dinner, live and silent auctions, a wine pull, raffle, and unforgettable music by Dr. Harrison Walker and Cooper & Johnson Trent. Black tie optional. Learn more at tulipgala.org.

Pooches on the Patio at Vino
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Vino, 1930 Cahaba Road, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
It’s pawty time! Bring your furry friends and enjoy an evening of delectable Mediterranean cuisine and more while supporting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS). Pooches on the Patio, hosted by Vino, will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For reservations and more information, visit www.vinobirmingham.com or call 205-870-8404. Bone appétit!

Kevin Derryberry's Sporting Clays Tournament
2025-09-18 | Selwood Farm Hunting Preserve, 706 Selwood Road, Alpine, AL, 35014, United States
The 2025 Kevin Derryberry Sporting Clays Tournament is set for Thursday, September 18. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun and friendly competition at Selwood Farm Hunting Preserve. Get your team together. Whether you’re an experienced shooter or new to the sport, this event is perfect for a challenging day outdoors. Gather your friends, colleagues, or family members for a memorable day at Selwood Farm. Click here to register.

Together in Teal Butterfly Release
2025-09-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
Event raises awareness for ovarian cancer featuring live music, educational displays, merchandise vendors, plus the release of 400-600 painted lady and monarch butterflies. Hosted by Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation from 2:30-4:30pm at Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, 35216, www.cureovariancancer.org. Read more about the event here.

6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Save the date for the 6th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on September 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Finley Center, Hoover Met Complex. Attendees will enjoy FREE family fun, great giveaways, and much more! Special guests will include the Chick-fil-A Cows, Hoover Belles, and other popular mascots. Back by popular demand, the ALFA Farmers Celebrity Chef Stage will welcome many local chefs including Annie McDaniel of Miss Annie’s Home + Kitchen and Danna Standridge. See the full chef line up here. New this year, balloon twisting by Nunu’s Balloons. And before you come, check your garage and closets for clothes, small appliances and furniture you can bring to the event to donate to support Vapor Ministries.
A big thank you to Celebrate the Family Expo Major Sponsors, Children’s of Alabama and the Jimmie Hale Mission; Celebrity Chef Stage Sponsor ALFA Farmers; and Event Sponsors Alabama Credit Union, Family Radio, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, and Vulcan Termite & Pest Control who are all helping in a big way to make this free day of fun possible! For a look at last year’s event, click here.
Click here for sponsor and exhibitor details and registration. Space is limited. Watch this video to hear directly from exhibitors and sponsors about their experience at the Expo. Click here to view a short video about this annual day of free, fun activities for the whole family and hear from attendees.

InToto's "Our Voices" Community Arts Showcase
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Avenue D Events, 3008 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
InToto invites you to “Our Voices” for an evening that celebrates the healing power of creativity and community on Tuesday September 9. “Our Voices” features visual art, live poetry readings and musical performances from InToto’s participating artists across our 5 partnering organizations:
*Firehouse Shelter for men*Pathways Home shelter for women and children*Faith Chapel Care Center serving people navigating housing insecurity*The 1920 Club for people in recovery from mental illness*Birmingham VA serving veterans
Enjoy an art sale from 6-9pm and live performances starting at 7pm. This free, all-ages event welcomes the entire community! Guests will enjoy complimentary refreshments. Donations are encouraged on a pay-what-you-can basis and will contribute to sustaining InToto’s mission of providing transformative arts experiences that inspire resilience and belonging for so many in our city who lack the resources and access to outlets for expression, connection, and healing. We invite you to open your eyes, ears, and hearts in support of these talented artists and storytellers. 80% of art sales will go directly to the creators. The remaining proceeds, plus any donations from the evening will support InToto’s healing arts programs for veterans and people navigating homeless and poverty, mental illness, and disability.

Birmingham Boys Choir Collaborate Concert
2025-09-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Riverchase United Methodist, 1953 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham , AL, 35244, United States
Performing 3pm with Embellishments Handbells at Riverchase UMC, 1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, 35244. For tickets visit www.birminghamboyschoir.org/calendar.

Tinglewood Festival
2025-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Alabama’s premier, all-woodworking art festival will celebrate “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound” during its 7th year in Montevallo’s Orr Park on September 6, 2025. This All Star Shelby County Tourism and Recreation Award winning event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Enjoy a uniquely Montevallo event with live chainsaw wood carving, woodworking artist vendors, Tim Tingle’s Whittling Contest, and a wooden boat race. Festival-goers will find everything from knives, wooden bowls, vases, jewelry, and toys, to handcrafted furniture, bird houses, ornaments, and more! There will also be a classic car show—the 23rd Annual Cars by the Creek—a variety of children’s activities, and food vendors on site. Returning will be a showcase of International Harvester antique tractors called “Tractors in the Trees.” Live music runs all day during the festival with a wide variety of styles including jazz, neo-soul, bluegrass, and country. Musical acts include the Montevallo High School Jazz Band, Swanglish, the Allen Tolbert Unit, and Michael Warren!
The chainsaw carving exhibition will include a panel of well-known artists. Returning carvers include Corey Lancaster of Princeton, North Carolina; Dave Marshalek of Shelbyville, Tennessee; Dayton Scoggins of Heidelberg, Mississippi; and Justin Bailey of Alabaster, Alabama. New this year, we will welcome Corey Worden from Wetumpka, Alabama! Artwork created during the festival will be available for purchase. The fifteen freshly-completed sculptures will be available for a “Buy it now” price. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local non-profits Boys & Girls Club, Montevallo Athletic Club, and Shelby Emergency Assistance.
Children’s activities will include a “make and take” art project provided by Living River, the “Balloon Guy,” Dr. Bob’s Traveling Snake Show, inflatables courtesy of JAC’s Rentals, a petting zoo courtesy of Cahaba Critters, games with the Boys & Girls Club, Music with Mr. Mac, Mr. Larry’s Magic Show, Alabama Wildlife Birds of Prey Show, and more. Adults are invited to play too–Alabama Axe Throwing will be on site.
Tinglewood Festival is inspired by a special section of Orr Park, where local artist Tim Tingle has carved faces and creatures into the dead parts of living cedar trees since a fateful ice storm in 1993. The festival is organized by the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce, Montevallo Main Street, and the Montevallo Arts Collaborative as a signature event for the City of Montevallo.
For more information, visit tinglewoodfestival.com, or visit the “Tinglewood Festival” Facebook Page.

GriefShare Classes Begin
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Faith Presbyterian Church, 4601 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
If you’ve lost a loved one, GriefShare provides a friendly, caring group of people to walk alongside you. Classes offered in person for 14 weeks on Thursday nights from 7pm-9pm at Faith Church, 4601 Valleydale Rd, 35242, www.griefshare.org/groups/198190, 205-908-6529.

Dove Days at Mark's Outdoors
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-06 | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Great savings and more at 1400-b Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, 35216, www.marksoutdoors.com.

52nd Annual Gem Show, hosted by the Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society
2025-08-29 09:00 - 2025-08-31 16:00 | Bessemer Civic Center, 1130 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer, AL, 35022, United States
This Labor Day Weekend, the Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society annual gem show returns to the Bessemer Civic Center. Earth’s treasures are featured on rows and rows of tables. Shop for natural specimens, jewelry, and decorative items. Lapidary artists will present their earrings, necklaces, gem trees, and more. There also are cabs, slabs, and beads to create your own beauties. You might win a door prize, too! Our kids’ section has fun activities for budding rockhounds. The AMLS geode cracker delights both kids and adults. Buy a geode from the club, and we will crack it open for you. The Bessemer Civic Center is located at 1130 9th Ave SW Bessemer. AL 35022-7801 . Doors open at 9 am for extended shopping time. August 29, 30 & 31: Friday 9am until 6pm; Saturday 9am until 6pm; Sunday 9am until 4pm. Adults: $5, Teens: $3, 12 & under: FREE.

Autism Shines Gala – A Night to Celebrate, Support, and Shine
2025-08-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Autism Support of Alabama invites you to a meaningful and memorable evening at the Autism Shines Gala—an elegant event that raises funds for vital programs supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Guests will enjoy live music from the Crystal Clear Band, a sensitivity-inclusive dinner, and a 360 photo booth experience. FOX6’s Jeh Jeh Pruitt will serve as emcee, with a mix of inspiring stories and high-energy entertainment throughout the night.
Since its inception, the Autism Shines Gala has become a beloved tradition, bringing the community together for an evening of connection, celebration, and support. Funds raised help Autism Support of Alabama continue its mission of providing education, advocacy, and services, including camps, conferences, support groups, safety initiatives, scholarships, and more. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at autism-alabama.org/autism-shines-gala! For more info, call 1-877-4AUTISM, or email info@autism-alabama.org.

Foster, Adoptive, Kinship and Support Ministry Interest Meeting
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, 35216
The Foster Coalition, along with Lifeline Children’s Services and The Adoption Law Firm, invites you to a morning of fellowship discussing Foster Care, Kinship Care, and Adoption. Doors open at 8:30am and the event takes place from 9am-12pm at Shades Mountain Baptist Church. Session topics include Foster Care 101, International Adoption, Domestic Adoption and more. This event is free and open to the public. Snacks, drinks and breakfast will be provided. Click here to register.

Kingdom Kids Consignment Fall/Winter Sale
2025-08-21 08:00 - 2025-08-23 12:00 | Hope Church- A Community Church, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Features children’s clothing (newborn to big kid 18), shoes (any size), toys, baby equipment, games, sporting equipment and more! Shop at Hope Church, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale. Thursday: 8am-7pm; Friday: 8am-6pm; Saturday: 7am-12pm. Foster family night on Friday at 6:30pm-8pm. Profits support missions, www.kingdomkidsconsignment.com.

Grand Reopening of Vapor Thrift Store's Westover Location
2025-08-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Vapor Thrift Store Westover, 11271 US-280, Sterrett, Alabama, 35147, United States
Vapor Thrift Store is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of its newly refreshed Westover location on Monday, August 19, with a special community celebration from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 11271 US-280, Sterrett, AL 35147. The event will feature coffee, light refreshments, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and exclusive in-store savings. The first 50 customers will receive 25% off their entire purchase, with 10% off continuing throughout the day. Local partners, supporters, and city representatives are invited to join in commemorating this exciting milestone.
“We’re excited to welcome our shoppers back to an even better Westover location,” said David Johnson, Chief Business Officer for Vapor Thrift Stores. “This space has always had a special place in the community, and this refresh makes it even more inviting while supporting our global mission.”
Vapor Thrift Stores operate with purpose: 100% of proceeds from every purchase help fund poverty alleviation and disciple-making efforts through Vapor Ministries in communities experiencing extreme poverty around the world. The Westover store, along with Vapor’s other locations in Greystone and Vestavia Hills, is part of that ongoing story, connecting local savings to global impact. For more information, visit www.vaporthrift.com or follow @vaporthriftstores on social media.

Divorce Care at Double Oak
2025-08-13 18:15 - 19:30 | Double Oak Community Church, Mt Laurel Campus, 115 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Divorce Care at Double Oak Community Church (located in the town of Mt Laurel)
Divorce Care is a video-based support group that provides practical tools for coping with separation or divorce. This group is open to anyone in our community to attend free of charge. The Divorce Care workbook is available for a discounted rate of $10.
Divorce Care will meet on Wednesdays starting August 13 through November 19, 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm.
The group will meet in The Annex (located on the back side of the Double Oak Community Church-Community Building located at 112 Olmsted Street). A small parking lot area is located on the back side of the building and the entrance to the Annex faces that parking lot.
Divorce Care is a part of the church’s MidWeek programming, so events will be taking place at the same time for Preschool (Birth-PreK), Kids (K-5th), Middle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th) should you have children that would like to attend.
Please contact Bud & Mary Ussery for more information about Divorce Care (maryussery@victoryrpm.com) or call the church for details at 205-995-9752.

GriefShare at Double Oak
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Double Oak Community Church, Mt Laurel Campus, 115 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
GriefShare at Double Oak Community Church (located in the town of Mt Laurel)
GriefShare Grief & Loss Support Group at Double Oak Community Church is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death and is still struggling with navigating the grief process. This group is open to anyone to attend free of charge.
GriefShare will meet on Mondays starting August 11 through November 17 (not meeting on designated holidays), 6 pm – 7:30 pm each week. The group will meet in The Annex (located on the back side of the Double Oak Community Church-Community Building located at 112 Olmsted Street). A small parking lot area is located on the back side of the building and the entrance to the Annex faces that parking lot. Please contact Kelly Stephenson if you have any questions and are interested in joining the group.
Kelly Stephenson | kstephenson@docc.org | 205-995-9752

Back 2 School Prayer Walk
2025-08-02 08:45 - 11:00 | Love Fellowship Christian Center, 1150 Hillcrest Road, Adamsville, 35005, United States
Join Love Fellowship Christian Center for their annual BACK 2 School Prayer Walk on Saturday, August 2nd, at 8:45 a.m. We’ll be gathering at 1150 Hillcrest Road, Adamsville, AL 35005. Plus, they will have shuttle buses ready for anyone who wants to ride instead of walk. Let’s come together and make a difference!
