Charity Pickleball Tournament for The Mending Project
2026-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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.

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.

Ride the Rails
2026-06-27 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.

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.

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.

Seraphic Sound Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2026-06-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-28 19:30 - 20:30 | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chelsea Farmer's Market
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-25 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Ride the Rails
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 | AL

Faith & Family Night with the Birmingham Barons
2026-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 | 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. 6:30pm at Regions Field, www.barons.com.

Girls Gone Bible: Revival Tour
2026-07-18 19:00 - 21:30 | The Lyric Theatre, 1800 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
What started as an intimate Bible study between two best friends has transformed into Girls Gone Bible, a Christian podcast redefining faith-based conversations for a new generation. The Girls Gone Bible podcast (with over 20 million+ listens), is ranked #1 for religion and spirituality on Spotify, an iHeart Podcast Awards nominee and is also featured in the top charts on Apple Podcasts. Co-hosted by Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, the show offers unfiltered, heartfelt discussions on faith, relationships, personal struggles, and spiritual growth.
Girls Gone Bible is going out on the Revival Tour. It’s an invitation to experience the miracle-working power of God through real stories, faith-filled conversations, and shared worship. Come exactly as you are, with your questions, doubts, and hope. You won’t leave the same because revival is about encountering God and allowing Him to do what only He can do. Click here for tickets.

Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS
2026-07-20 13:00 - 2026-07-23 16:00 | Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church, 3405 Brookwood Rd, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
Children ages 4-10 years old are invited to join Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church for Vacation Bible School on July 20-23 from 1pm-4pm! This year’s theme is the Snowball Mountain Challenge, a fun and engaging VBS experience that invites children into a winter-themed adventure filled with games, activities, and meaningful faith formation.
Throughout the week, children will become “Challengers,” participating in interactive activities while learning how to rely on God’s strength in their everyday lives. Through Bible stories, hands-on experiences, and group activities, they will explore important faith lessons such as being brave, sharing their gifts, giving their best, praying, and holding onto hope.
Centered on the theme verse, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13), this VBS is designed to help children grow in confidence, faith, and understanding of God’s presence in their lives. VBS is $30 per child. Click here for more details.

Lego Derby at Children's Hands-On Museum
2026-07-25 09:30 - 17:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Assemble your own lego racer. 9:30am-5pm, www.chomonline.org, 205-349-4235.

Wild West Day at Heart of Dixie Railroad
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040, United States
Take a train trip back in time to a Western outdoor theater at Heart of Dixie Railroad. Train departures at 10am, 1pm and 3pm, hodrrm.org/wild-west-day.
