Greater New Beginning’s Family & Friends Day
2023-06-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | AL
Greater New Beginning invites you to join them for their Family & Friends Day on June 11 from 11am-12:30pm. Learn more here.

I'm Diving In Fine Arts Camp at First Baptist Trussville
2023-06-12 08:30 - 2023-06-15 14:30 | First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
8:30am-2:30pm for grades 1-5 (completed) at First Baptist Church Trussville. All campers must bring a snack lunch. $185, register at fbctconservatory.org.

God of Wonder: Exploring God's Grand Story VBS w/ South Highland Presbyterian
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-06-15 12:00 | South Highland Presbyterian Church, 2035 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
South Highland Presbyterian Church is gearing up for true adventure at VBS this summer! The awesome creation story in Genesis was literally the beginning of God’s grand story. God has accomplished so many amazing things, from the wonders of the natural world to drawing God’s people nearer to him through Jesus Christ. “God of Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story” will lead kids through an exploration of some of God’s greatest and mightiest works. Make plans now to bring your kids, friends’ kids, cousins and neighbors to Vacation Bible School June 12-15. Each day’s adventure starts at 9 a.m. and wraps up at noon. Each registered child will receive a terrific T-shirt, music CD and snacks & craft supplies during the morning, and each family represented will receive a copy of the illustrated Bible, “I Wonder: Exploring God’s Grand Story,” by Glenys Nellist. Register here. SHPC is located on near Five Points South on Highland Avenue.

Stellar VBS w/ Westwood Baptist Church
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-06-16 12:00 | Westwood Baptist Church, 1155 Alabaster Blvd, Alabaster, AL, 35007, United States
You’re invited to Westwood Baptist Church’s 2023 VBS “Stellar” on June 12-16 from 9am-Noon. For all kids that have completed 5K-6th grade. No cost. Register at www.gowestwood.org/VBS.

What's the Buzz? VBS w/ Metropolitan Church
2023-06-12 18:00 - 2023-06-14 20:00 | Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL, 35243, United States
Join Metropolitan Church and learn what the buzz is all about! June 12-14 from 6-8pm. Register for free here.

Take A Kid Fishing Day @ Mark's Outdoors
2023-06-17 | 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.

11th Annual Barbarian Challenge
2023-06-17 06:00 - 16:00 | Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL, 35904, United States
This event is for thrill-seekers and athletes of all ages. The course consists of natural and manmade obstacles, rope climbs, creek crossing and hill climbs. In addition to the race, there is the Kid’s Barbarian challenge, music and food vendors. Held at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden from 6am-4pm. Learn more here.

When Fathers Pray
2023-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Kelly Ingram Park, 500 17th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Join Movement Birmingham for a celebration of fatherhood and our Heavenly Father as we have a time of worship with Kevin Derryberry followed by a word from missionaries in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria. “He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents…” Malachi 4:6 Click here to learn more.

Princess Dance Camp at First Baptist Church Trussville
2023-06-19 09:00 - 2023-06-22 12:00 | AL
9am-12pm at First Baptist Church Trussville for girls ages 3-8. A snack will be provided. $115, register at fbctconservatory.org.

Wildlife! Vacation Bible School w/ Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-23 | Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2404 Altadena Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35243, United States
Join Rocky Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church on June 20-23 for VBS as they explore how special we are to God and how wild it is that we can share our story, use our gifts, spend time with God, and spend time with others. Contact Christy Peters at roachristy@gmail.com for more details.

24-Hours of Prayer w/ the Jimmie Hale Mission
2023-06-21 | AL
Join the Jimmie Hale Mission in celebrating the first day of summer with 24-hours of prayer. The Mission’s goal is to have 288 prayer warriors each pray for 5 minutes so that the Mission is covered in prayer for a full 24-hours. Click here to select a prayer slot.

41st Annual I Love America Night
2023-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Wald Park, 720 Waldridge Road, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Featuring live music, free swimming, kids’ area, sponsor booths, fireworks and more! Free admission, 6-9pm at Wald Park, 1973 Merryvale Rd, 35216, www.facebook.com/ILoveAmericaNight.

Sozo Trading Co.'s 8th Birthday Celebration!
2023-06-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Sozo Trading Co., 4 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Sozo Trading Co., an upscale thrift store located in the Avondale community in Birmingham, is celebrating eight years on Saturday June 24, 2023. The store opens at 10 a.m. and will feature special discounts at the register all day and free Kona Ice snow cones from noon until 2 p.m. while supplies last.

“The store started eight years ago with a mission of bringing awareness to the work of our ministry,” said Suzanne Owens, CEO of Sozo Children. “Since then, we’ve expanded to include our own boutique line of clothing called Halo and added a truck to pick up large donations and host off site donation events,” she said.

Sozo Trading Co. is a ministry of Birmingham-based Sozo Children which serves the needs of vulnerable children in Uganda, Africa. Profits from the upscale thrift store support the work of the ministry in Uganda but the store also conducts outreach programs in the Birmingham community with job training programs, textile recycling and support of local families in need. For more information on Sozo Children and Sozo Trading Co. visit www.sozochildren.org and www.sozotrading.org.

Ensley Prayer Walk
2023-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Greater New Beginning Apostolic Church, 1501 Avenue L, Ensley, AL, 35218, United States
Stop the Violence: Start the Harmony. You’re invited to the Ensley Prayer Walk on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 11am-12pm at 1501 Avenue L, Ensley, 35218.

Poochella benefiting Shelby Humane Society
2023-06-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Oak Mountain Amphitheater, 1000 Amphitheater Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35124, United States
Get ready to paws and enjoy the music, food and drinks at Shelby County Humane Society’s inaugural Poochella festival from 12pm-5pm at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater Pavilion! There will be performances by local bands and artists including Medicine Bus and Brendan Young. Fun for the whole family includes an owner/pet “best dressed” contest, a 360 degree photo booth, face painting along with games for the whole family plus a low-cost vaccine clinic before the festivities. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Kingdom Seekers Strings Camp with First Baptist Church Trussville
2023-06-26 08:30 - 2023-06-29 12:30 | First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Strings Camp at First Baptist Church Trussville is for established string players and provides them the opportunity to learn to play in an ensemble! 8:30am-12:30pm for completed K5-8th grade students. $140 (Early Bird), $150 (after May 26). A snack will be provided. Register at fbctconservatory.org

Stellar VBS with Saint Mark UMC
2023-06-26 09:00 - 2023-06-30 12:00 | Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 2901 Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Join Saint Mark UMC for their 2023 VBS that will be “out of this world” as they discover the love of Jesus and shine it through their lives. Get ready to “blast off” and mark your calendars today! June 26-30 from 9am-12pm, register here.

Chelsea Fest & the Big KaBoom
2023-07-01 18:00 - 21:30 | 100 Chelsea Corners Way, 100 Chelsea Corners Way, Chelsea, AL, 35043, United States
Join the City of Chelsea on July 1 starting at 6pm for live music from The Park Band (starting at 7pm), food trucks, kids’ area, sponsor/vendor tents and fireworks at 9pm! Learn more at chelseafest.com.

City of Hoover Fireworks Show
2023-07-02 21:00 - 21:30 | Hoover Met, 100 Ben Chapman Drive, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Join the City of Hoover for their Fireworks Show that honors America! July 2 at 9am at the Hoover Met Parking Lot. Music broadcast on 87.9 FM, www.hooveral.org.

Independence Day 1776!
2023-07-04 11:00 - 21:30 | American Village, 3727 Alabama 119, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Enjoy fun, food, and fireworks at the American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, 35115. $5 admission, gates open at 11am. Activities begin at 11:30am and end with fireworks, www.americanvillage.org.

Trussville Freedom Celebration
2023-07-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Historic Downtown Trussville, 360 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
Great music, food and fireworks from 6-9pm on the Mall in historic downtown Trussville. Hosted by First Baptist Trussville. For more details, visit trussvillefreedomcelebration.com.

Thunder on the Mountain
2023-07-04 21:00 - 22:00 | Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham , AL, 35209, United States
On July 4, the City of Birmingham welcomes all to visit and watch live a breathtaking show in honor of those who have fought for our country’s independence.
Spectators can listen to the soundtrack exclusively on iHeart media radio stations 102.5 The Bull, 103.1 The Vulcan, 103.7 The Q, 104.1 The Beat, Birmingham’s ALT 991, B106.5, 105 Hallelujah FM, Magic 96.5, News Radio 960 WERC, News Radio 105.5 WERC and also on La Jefa 98.3.
At approximately 9 p.m., the first of more than 2,500 shells and effects will brighten Vulcan and the sky above him. A unique score featuring artists such as James Brown, Imagine Dragons and Neil Diamond will be expertly timed and choreographed to the colorful firework display, making it the biggest show Vulcan has put on to date. There will also be a selection of songs as a tribute to the city.

Seraphic Sounds Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2023-07-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-25 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.

SMASH VBS w/ CrossPoint Church
2023-07-16 18:00 - 2023-07-19 20:30 | CrossPoint Church, 8000 Liles Lane, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States
SMASH is a fun filled week of Bible study, worship, and activities of your child’s choice with CrossPoint Church. 1st-5th grade children will have the opportunity to pick from various track options. They will spend time each night in the activity that they have chosen for the week as well as time with their group in Bible Study and SMASH Worship.
SMASH Jr. is for our 4K and 5K children. Children must be born before 8/31/2018 to attend. They will participate in all preschool track options instead of choosing one. These preschoolers will have the opportunity to participate in cooking, science, art, and sports as well as Bible Study and SMASH worship.
Click here to register for SMASH. Click here for descriptions of the tracks offered for 1st-5th grade.
Theme Nights for SMASH include: Sunday- Wear your SMASH t-shirt; Monday- Food Fun (dress like your favorite food); Tuesday- Cool Treat Tuesday (wear the color of your favorite ice cream flavor); Wednesday- Food Hair Frenzy (wear your hair crazy). Every night in worship children will have the chance to give to our SMASH mission project – backpack buddies. Backpack Buddies is a ministry that helps meet the food insecurity needs of students within our local community.

Princess Dance Camp at First Baptist Church Trussville
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-20 12:00 | First Baptist Church Trussville, 128 N Chalkville Rd, Trussville, AL, 35173, United States

Birmingham Barons Baseball's Faith & Family Night
2023-07-21 19:05 - 21:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Find your space at Regions Field this summer! Enjoy a great night of baseball, fun and fireworks at the Faith & Family Nights on July 21 and August 18 sponsored by Birmingham Christian Family. Food and ticket packages available for groups of 10 or more. Learn more at barons.com.

Sav-A-Life Volunteer Training
2023-07-24 08:00 - 2023-07-25 17:00 | AL
Interested in serving the women and men who visit one of the three Sav-A-Life’s centers for services? You can become a volunteer to impact families in your community. To sign up for the daytime volunteer training, contact Ashley McNabb at ashleymcnabb@savalife.org or Karen Robbins at karenr@savalife.org.

Stellar Shine Jesus' Light VBS w/ Saint Patrick Catholic Church
2023-07-24 17:30 - 2023-07-28 20:00 | Saint Patrick Catholic Church, 301 Shamrock Trail, Adamsville, AL, 35005, United States
Join Saint Patrick Catholic Church for their VBS- Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light on July 24-28 from 5:30pm-8pm. New friends, amazing experiments, creative games, surprising adventures and more! Call 205-798-5326 or visit www.saintpatrickcc.com.
