Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Seraphic Sound Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2026-07-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | AL
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.

Shark Week at Children's Hands-On Museum
2026-07-13 09:30 - 2026-07-18 17:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Enjoy shark activities and a scavenger hunt. 9:30am-5pm, www.chomonline.org, 205-349-4235.

VBS at Bluff Park UMC: Rainforest Falls!
2026-07-13 08:30 - 2026-07-17 12:00 | Bluff Park United Methodist, 733 Valley St, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
VBS at Bluff Park UMC will be held July 13-17, 2026 from 8:30am to noon each day. This event is free and open to rising 4K-5th grade. The theme this year is Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God! Kids will experience opening worship, music, imagination station, recreation, Bible story time, and closing celebration. Register at bluffparkumc.org/kids.

Morningstar Chelsea VBS 2026
2026-07-12 17:30 - 2026-07-15 20:00 | Morningstar Methodist Church, 11072 Highway 11, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. At Emerald Crossing VBS with Morningstar Chelsea, they’ll journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes, exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23. They’ll discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from anxiety to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with the Good Shepherd. Get your passport ready for Ireland and join the adventure! Dinner will be provided for the children!

The Shroud of Turin
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Church on the Bluff, 2211 McGwier Drive, Hoover, AL, 35226, United States
A presentation by apologist and author Doug Powell discussing the science, history, and theories. 2pm at Church on the Bluff, 2211 McGwier Drive, Hoover, 35226, 205-822-3240.

Ride the Rails
2026-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Saturday train rides at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. 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.

Chelsea Farmer's Market
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | City Hall Lawn, 11611 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Saturdays 9am-Noon featuring fresh, locally-grown produce, handmade goods, and artisan favorites, City Hall Lawn, 11611 Chelsea Rd, 35043, www.cityofchelsea.com.

Encounters with Christ
2026-07-10 19:00 - 2026-07-11 13:00 | Barbara B. Barker Auditorium, 6255 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Summer showcase by the Briarwood Ballet, Friday July 10 at 7pm and Saturday July 11 at 1pm, Barbara B. Barker Auditorium, 6255 Cahaba Valley Rd, 35242. “Encounters With Christ” is a collection of dances in contemporary styles that highlight stories from the Bible where Jesus performed miracles and transformed lives. The same Jesus who healed the lame, fed the 5,000, and rose from the dead is the same God we serve today! Come worship with us as we celebrate the power, goodness, and majesty of our King. Tickets are $12/person, available at www.briarwood.org/ballet/ballet-events.

Trussville Freedom Celebration
2026-07-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Mall in Trussville, 360 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Free admission, 6-9pm on the Mall in Trussville. Music, food and fireworks brought to you by First Baptist Church of Trussville and corporate sponsors, www.trussvillefreedomcelebration.com.

Stars & Stripes Special at Heart of Dixie Railroad
2026-07-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Celebrate America’s birthday with a good old-fashioned train ride! Throughout the day, learn about local military services and veteran organizations and enjoy a picnic lunch from food vendors available on the grounds.
Train rides at 10am and 1pm, 1919 9th St, Calera, 35040, www.hodrrm.org, 205-668-3435.

Sweet Home 250
2026-07-03 11:00 - 2026-07-04 22:30 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, 35115. You don’t want to miss this two-day music, arts, and food festival. 11am-10:30pm each day, www.sweethome250.com.

250th Celebration
2026-07-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Wonders Center & Science Museum, 855 TN-46, Dickson, TN, 37055, United States
Experience The Wonders of Science

Come Celebrate 250 years with us! In honor of this special occasion, the Wonders Center & Science Museum is offering the first 250 people to walk in get a FREE Planetarium ticket. Have you ever wanted to explore the cosmos, take a journey to explore Jurassic dinosaurs, experience and learn about animals from Africa all the way to Alaska, dive into the history of literature and artifacts from centuries ago, enter the world of electricity like you’ve never experienced before? You can do all this and more at the Wonders Center & Science Museum!
Children 5 and under receive museum admission FREE with Adult Admission
Open 10:00am – 4:00pm
Java Man cafe available for purchase of coffee, snacks, and light lunch options.

Happy 250th at Children's Hands-On Museum
2026-06-29 09:30 - 2026-07-03 17:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Enjoy themed activities all week plus an early Independence Day with hotdogs and popcorn on July 3. 9:30am-5pm, 2213 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, 35401, www.chomonline.org, 205-349-4235.

ChelseaFest & the Big KaBoom
2026-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 | 271 County Road 440, 271 County Road 440, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Live music including the Vinyl Junkies Band, food, fun. Program starts at 6pm and firework show at 9pm. New location, 271 County Road 440 and Highway 280 next to Metro Truck Rental, www.chelseafest.com. Read more about the event here.

Ride the Rails
2026-06-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
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.

Birmingham Barons Faith & Family Night
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Enjoy a great night of baseball, fun and fireworks at the Faith & Family Night sponsored by Birmingham Christian Family. 7pm at Regions Field, www.barons.com.

I Love America Night
2026-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Wald Park, 720 Waldridge Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Features a kids’ area, food vendors, sponsor booths, live music and a fireworks show! The fun starts at 6pm at Wald Park, 720 Waldridge Road, Vestavia Hills, www.vestaviahills.org.

Charity Pickleball Tournament for The Mending Project
2026-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Pickleball Kingdom, 251 Lakeshore Pkwy, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Come join us for our 1st Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament to support The Mending Project! Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit serves widows in the metro Birmingham community through home repair and renovation at no cost to them. We also advocate for these women who often feel vulnerable to contractors and long to point them to Christ who ultimately restores and makes us whole! There will be food, prizes and so much fun! Come learn about an amazing cause and how you can help!

Charged Vacation Bible School
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-25 12:00 | AL
Join The Church at Shelby Crossings for an electrifying fun time at CHARGED VBS. Attendees will dig into the Bible, play fun games, make great crafts and more! VBS is for all children in 1st-6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Learn more here.

Food Truck Friday
2026-06-19 11:30 - 19:30 | City Hall Lawn, 11611 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
11:30am-7:30pm City Hall Lawn, 11611 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea, AL 35043, www.cityofchelsea.com.

Briarwood Ballet Registration Opens
2026-06-16 | AL
Registration for the 2026-27 classes for ages three to high school open, 205-776-5284, www.briarwood.org/ballet.

InToto's "ART-FOR-ALL Ball"
2026-06-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Grand Bohemian Gallery
Join InToto Creative Arts for the Art-For-All Ball, a silent art auction supporting InToto Creative Arts and the healing power of community-based arts programming in Birmingham. The Art-For-All Ball is InToto Creative Arts’ inaugural annual fundraiser event and a joyful afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and the remarkable artists who make InToto the vibrant creative space that it is!

Guests will have the opportunity to browse and bid on a curated selection of original artwork created by artists participating in InToto’s programs alongside collaborations between InToto Artists and established and well-loved Birmingham-based artists. The auction will feature an eclectic collection of unique, profound, quirky, and sophisticated paintings and mixed media works reflecting the creativity and diversity of Birmingham’s artistic community.

InToto Creative Arts is a Birmingham nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to the transformative power of the arts for people affected by homelessness, mental illness, post-traumatic stress, disability, and other significant life challenges. Through year-round arts programming across six local community service partners and ongoing opportunities to showcase artwork in the community, InToto helps amplify voices that are often unheard while supporting steps toward stability, connection, and reintegration through creativity. Proceeds from this event support roughly 600 classes each year across Birmingham, attended more than 4,000 times by about 700 community members. Through visual art, music, creative writing, movement, and improv offered in shelters, healthcare facilities, and community spaces, InToto creates places where artists can connect, share their stories, process difficult experiences, and rediscover joy.

For tickets and more information, visit intotocreativearts.org/artforallball.
