Charged Vacation Bible School
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-25 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Seraphic Sound Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-30 19:30 - 21:00 | 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.

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!

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, 2026-08-14 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Save the date for the 7th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo on Saturday September 12 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!
Sponsors and exhibitors will share resources with families regarding their physical, emotional and spiritual well being. To register as a sponsor, exhibitor or merchandise vendor click here.
Our sponsors, including Celebrity Chef Stage Sponsor ALFA Farmers, Major Sponsors Alabama Credit Union, Baptist Health, Birmingham Boys Choir, Jimmie Hale Mission, Leafguard of Alabama, Event Sponsors Children’s of Alabama, Parrot Structural Services, Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, and Media Sponsor WBRC 6 News make this free day of fun possible!
Check back here for more details soon.

Superhero Fire
2026-09-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Blount County Multipurpose Center, 6700 County Hwy 1, Cleveland, AL, 35049, United States
This family-friendly event offers free admission plus free lunch provided by Restoring Joy Recovery and Double B Missions Cafe supported by.American Legion Riders Chapter 255. Vendor advocates include: Counseling, Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Human Trafficking, Recovery Centers, Suicide Prevention & Awareness, Veterans Support and more! Kickstands up at 10:30am at 6700 County Hwy 1, Cleveland, AL 35049. Ride Donation $20 per bike/$5 passenger. For more information visit www.cook-ministries.com or call 256-338-2340.
