Birmingham Christian Family Magazine

Desiring God: Habits of Grace
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Shades Mountain Baptist, 2017 Columbiana Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35216, United States
Shades Mountain Baptist Church is excited to host the upcoming Desiring God event, “Habits of Grace: Practicing Everyday Joy in Jesus,” featuring David Mathis, author of Habits of Grace, and Marshall Segal, President and CEO of Desiring God. Join in on a night of worship and teaching where we will learn habits to deepen our joy in Christ, and then see how this joy impacts our families, churches, neighborhoods, and the world. Attendees will receive a free copy of Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus in the Spiritual Disciplines. The event is free but registration is required and begins at 7pm. Visit shades.org/desiringgod or call the church office at (205)822-1670 for more information.

Birmingham Stallions vs. Memphis Showboats
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Cheer on the Stallions at 7pm at Protective Stadium. Tickets available at www.uflstallions.com.

ourHOME's Mustache Bash
2025-04-25 19:00 - 22:30 | The Edge, 819 Green Spring Hwy, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
The Mustache Bash is ourHOME’s first ticketed fundraising event, bringing together the Birmingham community through food, fun, and live music from the 90s country party band, Mustache the Band! This private outdoor event will celebrate and “set the stage” to transform lives through innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to adults with developmental disabilities. The fun takes place at The Edge in Homewood from 7pm-10:30pm (Gates open at 7pm. Band starts at 8pm. Event ends at 10:30pm). For tickets and more, visit www.ourHOMEalabama.org/mustache-bash.

6th Annual SafeHouse Strong 5K Run & Walk
2025-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Patriot’s Park, 600 Industrial Rd, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
SafeHouse of Shelby County is having its 6th Annual SafeHouse Strong 1 mile/5K run and walk on Saturday, April 26 at 8am at Patriot’s Park in Alabaster. Run and walk to support victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Participants may register in advance here or they may register beginning at 8am at the race. The course for the 5K is paved making it family, stroller, and even pet-friendly (as long as they are on a leash). Learn more here.

Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 | DeBardeleben Park, 1623 2nd Avenue, North Bessemer, AL, 35020, United States
12pm-6pm at DeBardeleben Park, 1623 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, 35020. Gates open at 11am. Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket. Music lineup includes Shemekia Copeland, Southern Avenue, and more. Purchase advance tickets ($10) at www.BobSykesBlues.com or visit Bob Sykes BBQ Restaurant. Tickets $15 day of event.

Empowered to Conquer Annual Night of Vision
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road , Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
You are invited to Empowered to Conquer(ETC)’s Annual Night of Vision at 6pm at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Learn more about the story of ETC, hear testimonies of how the work ETC does is impacting the lives of students across Central Alabama and how you can be a part of that mission. For more information and to RSVP for this event visit www.empoweredtoconquer.org, call 205-660-2009 or email admin@EmpoweredToConquer.org.

Seraphic Sounds Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2025-04-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-03 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.

61st Annual Greater Birmingham Mayors' Prayer Breakfast
2025-05-01 06:30 - 08:30 | The Harbert Center, United States
You’re invited to attend the 61st Annual Greater Birmingham Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on May 1 at The Harbert Center. Gather with community leaders throughout the area to seek God and pray for our families, our cities, and our nation. The theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer is “HOPE” and is based on Romans 15:13. Jeremiah Castille will share an encouraging message as the keynote speaker during the breakfast program. Click here to register.

National Day of Prayer Breakfast at American Village
2025-05-01 08:00 - 09:30 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
You’re invited to join American Village for the annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast with speaker Edie Hand. Hand is the founder and international author of Women of True Grit, a sisterhood and community that takes stories and turns them into empowerment for women to succeed in business and life. Read more of Hand’s inspiring story here. The event begins at 8 a.m. and tickets are $30 per person. Pre-reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 205-665-3535 x 1031. Learn more at www.americanvillage.org.

Faith & Family Night with the Birmingham Barons
2025-05-02 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.milb.com/birmingham.

Learning Tree Charity Classic
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | Dugger Mountain Arena, 760 Sparks Roberts Road, Piedmont, AL, 36272, United States
The 2nd Annual Learning Tree Charity Classic will be held in Piedmont, Alabama, on May 3-4, 2025. Stalls are first come, first serve. The Champion Roper wins a truck! Click here to learn more.

Birmingham Stallions vs. San Antonio Brahmas
2025-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Cheer on the Stallions at Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, 35203, beginning at 3pm. Tickets available at www.uflstallions.com.

22nd Annual Motherwalk 5K & Fun Run
2025-05-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Homewood Central Park, 1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Help raise awareness with Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation at Homewood Central Park, 1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 35209. The 5K begins at 8am and the Fun begins at 9am, www.cureovariancancer.org. Read more about the event here.

Birmingham Stallions vs. Houston Roughnecks
2025-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Cheer on the Stallions at 11am at Protective Stadium. Tickets available at www.uflstallions.com.

Family Movie Night
2025-05-16 18:30 | Homewood Church of Christ, 265 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and join Homewood Church of Christ for an evening under the stars! Enjoy a showing of The Prince of Egypt (Rated PG)—an animated film the whole family can enjoy. Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Waverly Advisors / Oliver Waltman Golf Invitational
2025-05-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Ballantrae Golf Club, 1300 Ballantrae Golf Club Dr., Pelham, AL, 35124, United States
Join Grace Klein Community for a day of golf and fun in support of FEEDBHM. The invitational will help Grace Klein Community expand their ability to feed the hungry and respond to food insecurity in the greater Birmingham area. Event begins at 11am with shot gun start at 1pm at Ballantrae Golf Club. Learn more here.

Faith & Family Night with the Birmingham Stallions
2025-05-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Cheer on the Stallions as they face the Michigan Panthers at 2pm at Protective Stadium. Tickets available at www.uflstallions.com.

Because of the Brave 5K
2025-05-26 07:00 - 09:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Honor all of the brave men and women who gave their lives defending America’s freedom. Runners will wind through the American Village. 7am at 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, 35115, www.facebook.com/AmericanVillageAlabama/events.

Memorial Day at the American Village
2025-05-26 10:00 - 16:00 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Family-friendly activities, food trucks and salutes to veterans from 10am-4pm. Free admission, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, 35115, www.americanvillage.org.

VBS at Valleydale
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | Valleydale Church, 2324 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Join Valleydale Church for their 2025 Vacation Bible School on June 2-6 from 9am-12pm. For kids Pre-K through 5th grade, www.valleydale.org/vbs.

True North VBS
2025-06-02 09:00 - 2025-06-06 12:00 | The Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills, 201 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
VBS Kids at Lutheran Church of Vestavia Hills will be taking the ultimate Alaskan adventure where the Northern Lights shine over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and sparkling glaciers. True North VBS guides them towards Jesus, revealing that He is a faithful friend we can always trust because Jesus is our True North!

Albert L. Scott Library’s 2025 Color Our World™ Summer Challenge KickOff
2025-06-02 10:30 - 18:00 | Albert L. Scott Library, 100 9th St NW, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
Get ready to read this summer! The Albert L. Scott Library will have reading opportunities and fun prizes for youngsters ages 0 to 4 years old, children ages 5 to 11 years old, tweens and teens ages 12 to 18 years old, and adults. Registration starts May 28 by using the READsqaured app or go to www.albertscott.readsquared.com.Readers set their goal! Prizes are awarded at 100-point intervals. Those who complete the challenge will be automatically entered for grand prizes in their age group.
The library will have two kickoffs on June 2 for all ages with magician Russell Davis’ The Art of Magic. One show is in the morning (10:30am), the other in the evening (6pm). Learn more about the library here.

Art Showcase & Benefit
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Oasis Counseling for Women & Children, 1900 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Hosted by the Oasis Counseling Junior Board. Event includes original art for sale, a silent auction, live music, and childcare with activities for ages 3-12. June 5 from 5:30-8pm on the porches of Oasis, 1900 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35205. For tickets, visit www.artcard.swell.gives. For more information, email cpsmith@oasiscounseling.org or kbowden@oasiscounseling.org.

Vacation Bible School at Vestavia Hills Baptist
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-12 12:00 | AL
Vacation Bible School at Vestavia Hills Baptist Church is open to completed Kindergarteners through completed Fifth Graders. We meet Monday-Thursday, June 9-12, 9 am to noon, with lunch for children, parents, and teachers at noon.
It’s time to hit the trail for adventure! Each morning will be packed with meaningful Bible stories, hands-on science experiments, creative crafts, fun games, uplifting music, and so much more! “Trust in God with all your heart!” Philippians 3:5-6
Click here to register.

True North VBS
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-13 12:00 | Double Oak Community Church, Mt Laurel Campus, 115 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242, United States
Double Oak Community Church, Mt. Laurel Campus VBS is offered each year for kids entering grades 1-6 on June 6-13 from 9am -12pm. Each day kids will enjoy a high-energy worship experience with Mr. James and his crew and enjoy crafts, Bible Study and much more! Students entering sixth grade will participate in a separate track designed especially for them! Register here.
