Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

One Single Thing for Christian Singles
2025-11-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | AL
Exciting weekly virtual forum for unmarried men and women (ages 25-45) desiring to discuss hot issues on marriage and singleness. Led by the founders of Biblical Marriage Institute, Alonza and Vanessa Jones. 6:30-7:30pm, no fee but registration is required, Bit.ly/BMI_OneSingleThing.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Veterans Day Special
2025-11-11 16:00 - 22:00 | Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, 4 Perimeter Park S., Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
In heartfelt appreciation of those who have served our country, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille invites United States active and former military members to enjoy exclusive Veterans Day offers on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Veterans dining with a guest purchasing one full-priced dinner entrée may enjoy a complimentary 32 oz. Dinner-Cut Pork Chop for dine-in service from 4 PM to close. Hand-selected and slow-smoked, this iconic sweet and savory chop is flame-seared, carved tableside, and served with homemade applesauce — a legendary Perry’s signature.
Perry’s will also offer its celebrated 3-Course Military Menu for $39, available from 4 PM to close for dine-in. Guests may choose one item per course from six delicious options, featuring Perry’s Signature selections.
Reservations and military ID or official proof of service are required. Each veteran must be accompanied by one paying guest ordering a full-priced dinner entrée to receive the complimentary pork chop. Veterans dining alone or with another veteran may enjoy a Dinner-Cut Pork Chop at half-off the original price. Offers are valid for dine-in only and unavailable for private dining events.

Veterans Day at American Village
2025-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Family-friendly activities with a Chapel service at 11am with special remembrances for Veterans. Free admission, 10am-4pm, www.americanvillage.org.

U.S. Marines 250th Birmingham
2025-11-10 13:00 - 14:30 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join American Village for an official cake-cutting ceremony at 1pm with special music and Marine Corps traditions at Liberty Hall, 3727 Hwy 119, Montevallo, 35115, www.america250al.org.

Office Dedication & Worship Night
2025-11-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, 210 Wildwood Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Join Empowered to Conquer in celebrating God’s gift of an office suite in partnership with the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association. 5-6pm, 210 Wildwood Pkwy, Birmingham, 35209, www.empoweredtoconquer.org.

Embrace: A Sacred Women's Circle
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, 327 Ridgeview Lake Rd, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
An evening of connection and celebration at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, 327 Ridgeview Lake Rd, Alabaster, 35007. Evening includes dinner, soulful conversation, and a grounding bonfire ritual. 6-9pm, $55, www.eventbrite.com.

Fall into Math
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Huffman Middle School, 517 Huffman Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35215, United States
This event is designed to bring students, families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate learning, strengthen school-family connections, and highlight the importance of mathematics in everyday life. Enjoy a band performance, door prizes and grab dinner from on-site food trucks from 5-7pm at Huffman Middle School.

Christmas Village Festival
2025-11-06 10:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Shop 700+ local, regional and national vendors showcasing unique holiday items at the BJCC. Show hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm, www.christmasvillagefestival.com. Read more about the event here. Buy tickets online and save $2. Use promo code BCM2.

Holiday Open House
2025-11-06 10:00 - 19:00 | Bash Boutique, 2539 John Hawkins Pkwy #105, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Stop by Bash Boutique to preview Christmas items, enjoy 20% off a single item, receive a free gift with any $100 purchase, and more. 10am-7pm, 2539 John Hawkins Pkwy #105, Hoover, 35244, www.bashboutique.net. Read about the fashion trends for the holiday season here.

Seraphic Sound Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2025-11-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-14 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.

8th Annual Holiday Cooking Show
2025-11-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Fun, entertaining show with Kathleen Phillips of Grits and Gouda including door prizes, a free recipe booklet, a silent auction, and more. Benefits Outdoor Ability Foundation. $20, 6pm at the Gardendale Civic Center, www.gritsandgouda.com/cooking-shows-classes.

Wild Faith with Justin Brierley and Martin Shaw
2025-11-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Samford University’s Reid Chapel, 808 Montague Dr, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
A signature event under the Inspirit Dialogues banner, this evening explores the growing reawakening of spiritual longing in a secular age. Through the voices of Unbelievable? host Justin Brierley and storyteller Martin Shaw, join Tactical Faith in examining how beauty, story, and reason intersect to stir belief in modern hearts. Click here to learn more and to RSVP.

Biblical Tales: A Night with Martin Shaw
2025-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Shelby County Arts Council, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
Step into the mystery and wonder of sacred story with Dr. Martin Shaw, renowned mythologist, storyteller, and spiritual teacher. In this intimate evening titled Biblical Tales, Shaw brings his signature style of mythic storytelling and poetic reflection to the great narratives of Scripture—not as dry artifacts, but as living, breathing encounters. This is a night for the curious, the weary, the faithful, and the wondering.
The evening will include:

Live storytelling and mythic interpretation of biblical narratives
Reflections on how Scripture functions as a sacred mythology
An invitation to reimagine the role of story in spiritual life
Audience conversation and Q&A

Click here for tickets and to learn more.

Wings of Hope Gala
2025-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Southern Museum of Flight, 73rd Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35206, United States
Each year in November, something truly special takes flight in Birmingham, Alabama. The Wings of Hope Fundraising Gala was born from Elaina Burt’s two greatest passions—aviation and epilepsy advocacy—and has become a powerful tradition that uplifts, honors, and unites the community.
​What began as a vision has now become a movement. For the past three years, over 200 guests have gathered at the Southern Museum of Flight for an unforgettable evening filled with purpose. Through corporate sponsorships, a thoughtfully curated silent auction, media coverage, and unwavering community support, Wings of Hope has raised over $101,000—making Charlie’s Chance the largest individual fundraising contributor to the Epilepsy Foundation in the nation. Each gala is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of epilepsy warriors like Elaina’s cousin, Charlie Mae, whose strength continues to inspire. Learn more here.

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 South Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
4-6pm, Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 S. Montgomery Hwy, 35216. Includes Trunk or Treating, Chick-fil-A, Bouncy Houses and Face Painting.

The Lions Den
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | Highlands College, 3660 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Learn how to use your business as mission to advance God’s kingdom at Highlands College, 3660 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, 35243, www.thelionsden.us. Read more about the event here.

Anniversary Program at Zion Hill Baptist Church
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Zion Hill Baptist Church, 125 First Street SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211, United States
Join the Zion Hill Baptist congregation in celebrating the 40 years of dedication of Pastor Anthony Nabors and his wife Joann to the church. 3pm, 125 First Street SW, Birmingham, 35211.

Family Fun Day with Edward Jones
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Wildflower Park, 2000 Wild Flower Drive, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Mark your calendars for Family Fun Day with Edward Jones on October 18 from 1-4pm at Wildflower Park. Event includes bounce houses for all ages and free snacks, including popcorn and cotton candy! For questions, contact Laci Graul or Joe Prokop at 205-573-0228.

Fall Festival & Chili in the Brook
2025-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church, 3405 Brookwood Rd, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
You’re invited to join Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church for their Fall Festival and Chili in the Brook event on October 18! The Chili Cook Off begins at 12 p.m. and the Fall Festival will be from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

St Symeon Orthodox Church Food & Culture Fair
2025-10-18 08:00 - 15:00 | 3101 Clairmont Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205, 3101 Clairmont Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
The 7th Annual St. Symeon Food & Culture Fair will be October 18 from 9-3 at St. Symeon Orthodox Church. Guests are invited to shop for baked goods and gifts, enjoy hot lunch foods, tour the church, hear the choir, learn about church art and architecture, and more! The worship space at St. Symeon is entirely covered in floor-to-ceiling iconographic murals, and guests can tour the church throughout the event. There will be three programs inside the church this year: a new-for-2025 talk about church architecture at 10:15 a.m.; the always highly anticipated choir concert at 11 a.m.; and the popular annual “What is Iconography?” talk at 1 p.m.
The outdoor marketplace tent this year features six booths: the Middle Eastern Market; the Balkan Bakery; Babushka’s Kitchen; Southern Sweets & Savories; Cafe Europa; and, new this year, Moana Munchies, featuring Polynesian foods. The booths will have baked goods and other food items as well as art and other gifts. Guests will not want to miss the Opa! Kabana loukoumades tent, where church members will be serving up made-to-order Greek honey puffs (a/k/a Hot Greek Donuts).
As always, homemade pierogi will be available hot in the lunch line, as will the large sausage rolls — hoagie rolls stuffed full of sausage and kraut. Frozen homemade pierogi are also available by the dozen. The bookstore and gift shop will be open inside the church’s fellowship hall as well. All are invited to visit St. Symeon for this fun event! Click here to learn more.

Haunt the Hills
2025-10-17 16:30 - 20:00 | Wald Park, 720 Waldridge Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Trick-or-treat on the grand lawn with local businesses and enjoy games and inflatables from 4:30-6pm at Wald Park in Vestavia. Dress in your best family-friendly costume for a costume contest. Bring your carved or painted pumpkin to enter the pumpkin contest. Contest winners will be announced at 6:15pm. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to watch a family halloween movie at 6:30pm. Learn more at vestaviahills.org.

Navy's 250th Birthday Celebration
2025-10-13 13:00 - 15:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
On Monday, October 13, at 1:00 p.m., the American Village will honor one of the nation’s oldest military institutions with a special cake-cutting ceremony celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States Navy. The event, open to the public, will blend history, remembrance, and family-friendly activities in a way only the American Village can. As our nation approaches its own 250th Birthday on July 4, 2026, this milestone anniversary of the United States Navy is one of many semiquincentennial events that will be celebrated across Alabama and America in the months ahead. Learn more here.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Fundraiser for Shelby County
2025-10-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr., Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
“Drop It For Dolly” Fundraiser will be Friday, October 10, 5:30-8:00 pm at Oak Mountain State Park. Tickets are $100 and include: entry for 2 adults, a chance to win $1000, couple chances to win other cash prizes, 4 drink tickets, hors d’oevuers, silent and live auction in a Dolly Party-theme! A helicopter will fly over the drop thousands of golf balls onto the course. Come be part of this amazing evening as we raise money for Dolly Parton Imagination Library, sponsored by non-profit, Children’s Policy Council of Shelby County. Click here to learn more.

An Evening at American Village: Balance of Power
2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Step into a defining moment of American history with fine dining, spirited debate, and an immersive historical performance with national figures. 5pm at American Village, 3727 Hwy 119, Montevallo, 35115, www.americanvillage.org.
