Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

1-Year Drive-Thru Celebration! - Buck Creek
2022-08-19 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Buck Creek Coffee, 2947 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
It’s been a year since Buck Creek Coffee added their drive-thru service! Join them on Friday, August 19 from 1pm – 6pm. They will have the Downeast Lobster Company food truck out front. Both the coffee house and drive-thru will be opened!

Community Block Party!
2022-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
All are invited to Meadow Brook Baptist Church on August 17 for a Community Block Party with food trucks, games, inflatables and more! 6pm-7:30pm, www.meadowbrookbaptist.org.

Shades Community Carnival
2022-08-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Shades Community Carnival is coming August 17 from 5:30-8:00pm at Shades Mountain Baptist Church. This is going to be a fun time for families of all ages with rides, games, inflatables and more! Admission, rides and games are free. Tickets for food items can be purchased for $1. Learn more at www.shades.org.

Smoke in the Park Backyard BBQ Competition
2022-08-13 10:00 - 20:00 | E.C. Wilson Park, Nancy Carrol Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35905, United States
10am-8pm, E.C. Wilson Park, Gadsden. Live music, duck race, corn hole tournament, antique car show, www.greatergadsden.com.

Day of Prayer with Sav-A-Life Shelby
2022-08-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. Chelsea Location, 15582 US-280, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Sav-A-Life Shelby Inc. is opening a new location in Chelsea this fall. In anticipation of the opening, Sav-A-Life Shelby Inc. is having a Day of Prayer at the new office space, 15582 US-280, Chelsea, on August 13 from 8-11am. The community is invited. Click here, call 205-776-1247, or email info@savalifeshelby.org for more information.

Weekend of Prayer Over Alabama Students
2022-08-06 09:00 - 2022-08-09 19:00 | AL
Join First Priority of Greater Birmingham in praying for students, teachers , faculty and administration before the 2022-2023 school year begins.
The following are locations where specific prayer events will be taking place during Weekend of Prayer. Join a prayer walk or hold one in your community!
Saturday, August 6
Minor Schools Prayer Walk at 9 a.m. – Love Fellowship, 1150 Hillcrest Rd, Adamsville, AL 35005
Sunday, August 7
Oak Mountain High School Prayer Walk at 2 p.m. – Oak Mountain High School, 5476 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Helena Back to School Prayer Event at 6 p.m. – Helena High School Front Parking Lot, 1310 Hillsboro Pkwy, Helena, AL 35080
Hewitt-Trussville High School Prayer Walk at 7 p.m. – Hewitt-Trussville High School Front Parking Lot, 6450 Husky Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173
Monday, August 8
The following prayer walks will take place:
Erwin Middle School at 10 a.m. – 532 23rd Ave NW, Center Point, AL 35215
Banks Academy at 11:30 a.m. – 8301 8th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206
Center Point High School at 1 p.m. – 1000 Eagle Drive, Center Point, AL 35215
Tuesday, August 9
Hoover High School’s Undivided Club will be hosting a Prayer Walk at 7 p.m. in front of the school – 1000 Buccaneer Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
Learn more at www.firstpriorityal.com.

Community Resource Day
2022-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Titusville Branch Library, 2 6th Ave SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211, United States
Program held at Titusville Branch Library at 10am for families. Items available include food boxes, produce boxes, diapers and more. To complete mandatory registration, call 205-322-1140

World's Longest Yard Sale
2022-08-04 - 2022-08-07 | Noccalula Falls, 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
Sale begins at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden and extends up scenic Lookout Mountain Parkway to Chattanooga and all the way to Michigan, www.greatergadsden.com.

Senior Resource Day
2022-08-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Titusville Branch Library, 2 6th Ave SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211, United States
Program held at Titusville Branch Library at 10am to give seniors aged 55 and older free groceries as well as encouragement and assistance. To register for the food box giveaway, call 205-322-1140.

American Legion Mid-South Regional Baseball Tournament
2022-08-02 19:00 - 2022-08-07 14:00 | Bobby Hayes Stadium, 2500 Panther Circle, Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
The Alabama American Legion plays host to the American Legion Mid-South Regional Baseball Tournament on August 2-7. Seven teams will participate at the Bobby Hayes Stadium, 2500 Panther Circle, Pelham, Alabama 35124. The public is invited to come out and support our youths. Tickets will be sold at the entry gate.
The open ceremony is August 2 at 7 p.m. at the stadium. The opening Ceremony involves Legion Riders, active-duty military, first responders, fly-over and a flag ceremony. Games will begin at 10 a.m. August 3-6. The final championship game will start at 2 p.m. on August 7.

Back to School Resource Day
2022-08-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Titusville Branch Library, 2 6th Ave SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211, United States
3pm-5pm at Titusville Branch Library. Mission to ensure students receive essential school supplies. Registration required, call 205-322-1140.

Walking Tours at American Village
2022-08-01 10:00 - 2022-08-31 16:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Free self-guided walking tours of campus Mondays-Fridays August 1-31. Pick up a Gazette and a map at the Gift Shop and explore the 188-acre campus at your own pace. The public buildings and grounds will be open, but there will be no scheduled programming. Learn more at americanvillage.org.

Friday Nights at the Cove
2022-07-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician and food truck at Owl’s Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! The music begins at 6:30 PM. Twelve plays a wide variety of Southern rock, old Country, R&B and alternative—including some originals. Fans say they are one of the best party bands in Central Alabama! Sponsored by Alabama Public Television. Featured Food Truck: To be announced, M&M’s Lemonade Stand. For more information, contact us at mainstreet(at)cityofmontevallo.com or 205-597-9322.

Let's Shellebrate Summer with KMarie
2022-07-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Gardendale Public Library, 995 Mt. Olive Road, Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
You’re invited to join KMarie for a cooking class at 10:30am at Gardendale Public Library’s Social Cafe, 995 Rocket Way, 35071, www.kmariekitchen.com.

Seraphic Sounds Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2022-07-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-07-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-07-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-07-05 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.

Bites & Insights with Brookdale
2022-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Brookdale University Park, 400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Learn about the Brookdale community and enjoy delicious food at 2 p.m., 400 University Park, Birmingham, 35209, 205-789-9408.

Family Vacation Bible School
2022-07-18 18:00 - 2022-07-20 18:00 | Siluria Baptist Church, 10696 Highway 119 South, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
Classes and groups for the whole family at Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster. July 18-20, 6 p.m., siluriabaptist.com, 205-663-7904.

Kid's Market and Mom
2022-07-16 09:00 - 2022-07-23 16:00 | 7845 Crestwood Blvd, 7845 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, AL, 35210, United States
Largest consignment store in Alabama dedicated to children’s and maternity items, 7845 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, 35210. July 16 9am-6pm, July 17 12pm-5pm, July 18-21 10am-6pm, July 22 10am-6pm, July 23 9am-4pm, www.kidsmarketandmom.com.

Chelsea Fest & The Big KaBoom!
2022-07-02 17:00 - 21:30 | 100 Chelsea Corners Way, 100 Chelsea Corners Way, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
The city of Chelsea will host the annual ChelseaFest and the Big KABOOM. This is the city’s largest event of the year. It will take place on Saturday, July 2nd beginning at 5 pm. The event will be kicked off by the Yankee Doodle Dandy Children’s Parade. Children are invited to decorate their bicycles, tricycles, scooters and wagons and parade down Chelsea Corners Way.
There will be a variety of food trucks in attendance. There will be tents, tables and chairs near the food truck area. You can also bring blankets and make it a picnic. There will be a Kid Zone area provided by Liberty Baptist Church that will include inflatables and face painting. A Vendor Alley will be set up with local vendors and businesses. Local scout troops will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Miss Shelby County Outstanding Teen, Ali Mims, will sing the National Anthem. Pastor Lamonte Taylor will lead in prayer for our city, state and nation.

This year the entertainment for ChelseaFest begins with the local band Fake News. The main event is the band A-Town A-List out of Atlanta, Georgia. This band covers all types of music to be enjoyed by young, old and everyone in between.
The fireworks will begin promptly at 9 pm. The fireworks synchronized music will not only play at the main event but also simulcast by radio station KOOL 96.9.
If you love America and want to celebrate in style with good food, good music, good friends and an amazing firework display come on out to Chelsea on July 2nd. Click here for more information.

Coffee with Cathy
2022-06-30 07:30 - 08:30 | OneAscent Wealth, 23 Inverness Center Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Hear what’s been happening at Banks Academy from Dr. Cathy Trimble. 7:30am-8:30am at OneAscent. Bring your spouse or a friend! RSVP by emailing bhart@banksacademy.org.

Celebrate America at American Village
2022-06-28 10:00 - 2022-07-30 16:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Visit American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, 35115 every Monday-Friday 10am-4pm (excludes July 1-5) for a fun-filled experience for visitors of all ages, www.americanvillage.org.

Created for a Purpose VBS
2022-06-27 09:00 - 2022-07-01 13:30 | Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
June 27-July 1 from 9am-1:30pm at Vestavia Hills UMC, 205-822-9631, www.vhumc.org.

Liberty Day Festival
2022-06-25 | Main Street Columbiana, Alabama, 208 E College St, Columbiana, AL, 35051, United States
Liberty Day is an annual event in Columbiana, Alabama. Vendors, food trucks, live music, a hot dog eating contest, a parade, and fireworks!

Friday Nights at the Cove
2022-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Cove Park, 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Visit beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment with Sure Bet, a Montevallo-based group who will blow your mind with their own twist on rhythm and blues, and more! Music begins at 6:30 p.m. This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and make yourself at home on Main Street! Featured food trucks: Moe & Moore’s BBQ, M&M’s Lemonade Stand. For more information, contact us at mainstreet(at)cityofmontevallo.com or 205-597-9322.

I Love America Night
2022-06-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Wald Park, 720 Waldridge Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Free swimming, live music, kids’ activities, sponsor booths, fireworks and more! Free admission, 6-9pm at Wald Park, 1973 Merryvale Rd, 35216, www.facebook.com/ILoveAmericaNight. Read more about the fun night here.

Montevallo Arts Fest
2022-06-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Artists and artisans will line Orr Park in Montevallo to display and sell their work ranging from fine arts to fine craft works on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Everything from pottery to woodcrafts, printmaking to painting, and jewelry to glass will be available for purchase at this once-a-year festival hosted by the Montevallo Arts Collaborative. Learn more here.

Take a Kid Fishing Day!
2022-06-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Mark’s Outdoors, 1400-B Montgomery Highway, Vestavia, AL, 35216, United States
Mark’s Outdoors will give the first 250 kids that come into the store a free rod and reel. Doors open at 9am. The only “catch” is that the parent must take their kid fishing asap. “It is our way of giving back to the community and getting parents involved with their kids and interested in the outdoors,” explains Mark Whitlock, Jr. “The objective is to make memories. With the rise of cell phones in the hands of children they miss out on nature and we want people to get involved,” www.marksoutdoors.com, 205-822-2010.
