GRACE Ministries of Alabama Pickleball Tournament
2026-04-11 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Picklr, 1031 Montgomery Hwy #101, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Grab your paddle and rally for a reason! Join GRACE Ministries of Alabama for a high-energy Pickleball Tournament benefiting women survivors of sexual violence. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just in it for the fun, you’ll enjoy friendly competition, community connection, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Birmingham Boys Choir Collaborative Concert featuring James Spann
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Mountain Brook High School, 3650 Bethune Drive, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223, United States
3pm at Mountain Brook High School, 3650 Bethune Dr., Mountain Brook, 35223, www.birminghamboyschoir.org/calendar.

Gardendale Magnolia Festival
2026-04-17 17:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071, United States
Free event at the Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, Gardendale, 35071. Live entertainment, midway carnival, 170+ vendors on Saturday, car show, pooch parade, petting zoo, artisan demonstrations, food vendors and more. 5pm-10pm (Friday) and 10am-5pm (Saturday), www.magnoliafestival.org. Read more about Gardendale Magnolia Festival coordinator Kathleen Phillips here.

Serving Hope: Fundraiser for The Jimmie Hale Mission
2026-04-18 | City Walk Pickleball, 919 24th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
The Jimmie Hale Mission Young Professionals Board presents the 2nd Annual Serving Hope Pickleball Tournament at City Walk Pickleball on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. Sign up by April 1st for a guaranteed Tournament T-shirt (limited supply)! Your support will aid in the construction of an emergency shelter designed to provide warmth and safety for some of Birmingham’s most vulnerable residents during the coldest winter nights, ensuring that no one face dangerous and cold conditions alone. Registration cost is $35. Click here to register.

Helena Autism Awareness Walk
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | AL
The Helena Autism Awareness Walk 2026 is set for April 18 from 10am-12pm at Joe Tucker Park in Helena, Alabama. This event is a family-friendly community gathering focused on promoting acceptance, visibility, and unity for autistic individuals and their families. The walk will feature inclusive activities, music, community engagement, resource tables inside the Helena Library, the Helena Police Department Sensory Room Trailer, and local vendor participation. Visit HelenaAutismWalk2026.eventbrite.com for event registration.

Ride the Rails
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Montevallo Arts Fest
2026-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Orr Park, Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Enjoy art, music, food and kids’ activities from 10am- 5pm at Orr Park in Montevallo. Free admission, www.facebook.com/montevalloarts.

Home Opener with the Birmingham Stallions
2026-04-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Cheer on the Stallions at 3pm when they face the Orlando Storm at Protective Stadium 1001 22nd St N, Birmingham, 35203, www.ulfstallions.com.

Prayer Breakfast
2026-04-21 07:00 - 09:00 | Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Ave, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Hosted by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. Buffet opens at 7am, program begins at 7:30am, Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, 2061 Kentucky Avenue, 35216. Speaker Emily Burton. For tickets visit www.vestaviahills.org.

Giving Restoration
2026-04-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Grand Bohemian Hotel, 2655 Park Lane Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Luncheon with Coach Bruce Pearl and Coach Steven Pearl benefitting the Will Bright Foundation. 11:30am VIP and 12pm Lunch at Grand Bohemian Hotel Ballroom, 2655 Lane Park Road, Mountain Brook, 35223, www.willbrightfoundation.com.

Birmingham Barons Faith & Family Night
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Birmingham Stallions vs. DC Defenders
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
7pm at Protective Stadium, www.uflstallions.com.

Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival
2026-04-25 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- rain or shine. Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket. Music lineup includes Li’l Ed & the Blues Imperials, Dexter Allen, Selwyn Birchwood, and more. Purchase advance tickets ($10) at www.BobSykesBlues.com or visit Bob Sykes BBQ Restaurant. Tickets $15 day of event. Read more about the event here.

One Single Thing for Christian Singles
2026-05-05 18:30 - 19:30 | AL
Exciting virtual forum for unmarried men and women (ages 25-49) 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.

62nd Annual Greater Birmingham Mayors' Prayer Breakfast
2026-05-07 06:30 - 08:30 | The Harbert Center, United States
Save the date for the 62nd Annual Greater Birmingham Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast. Community leaders from across the region will gather to seek God together and pray for our families, our cities, and our nation.
This year’s National Day of Prayer theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” is drawn from 1 Chronicles 16:24 and calls us to lift high God’s Name and faithfully seek Him across every generation. This year’s keynote speaker is Lieutenant General A.C. Roper, Ret. His message of wisdom and inspiration will be a meaningful part of this year’s program.

Interfaith Prayer Walk
2026-05-07 08:00 - 11:00 | AL
Hosted by American Village in honor of the National Day of Prayer. Free to attend. Pause at meaningful historic locations for guided prayers led by local faith leaders. 8am-11am at 3727 Hwy 119, Montevallo, 35115, www.americanvillage.org.

InToto's Spring Pop-Up Card + Art Sale
2026-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | 2026 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35203, 2026 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
We hope you’ll make plans to join us for InToto Creative Arts’ Spring Card + Art Sale! InToto supporter and award-winning local chef, Kristen Farmer-Hall, invites us into her chic new studio space, La Maison, for a private party and pop-up art sale. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you shop for a good cause. It’s the perfect chance to find a beautiful, thoughtful gift for yourself or a loved one and makes for an excellent Mom Date (just in time for Mother’s Day)!

We will have a truly impressive selection of hand-printed cards, created by the InToto Junior Council, with 100% of card sales benefitting InToto’s healing arts programs for people here in Birmingham who are coping with homelessness, mental illness, post-traumatic stress, and other hardships. InToto will also have original artworks, prints, and merchandise for sale. InToto’s Artists receive 80% of their art sales!

23rd Annual Motherwalk
2026-05-09 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. 5K begins at 8am, Fun Run begins at 9am, www.cureovariancancer.org. Read more about the event here.

Birmingham Stallions vs. Dallas Renegades
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
7pm at Protective Stadium 1001 22nd St N, Birmingham, 35203, www.ulfstallions.com.

Seraphic Sound Studio Live w/ Kevin Derryberry
2026-05-12 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.

Lift Your Spirits: Freedom to Heal
2026-05-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, United States
Join Community Grief Support for the wildest cookout ever at the Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, 35223. 5-9pm, www.communitygriefsupport.org/lys.

All About Light at Children's Hands-On Museum
2026-05-16 09:30 - 17:00 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Join Children’s Hands-On Museum for ALL ABOUT LIGHT! Learn about the composition and movement of light while having fun. 9:30am-5pm at 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, 35401. Learn more here.

Birmingham Stallions vs. Columbus Aviators
2026-05-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Protective Stadium, 1020 24th Street N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States

Waverly Advisors / Oliver Waltman Golf Invitational
2026-05-21 | 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 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, 1300 Ballantrae Club Dr., Pelham, 35124,
www.gracekleincommunity.com/golf-invitational.

OUT of THIS WORLD at Children's Hands-On Museum
2026-05-23 09:30 - 17:00 | AL
Join Children’s Hands-On Museum for OUT of THIS WORLD! Aliens invade CHOM! Find them all and claim supplies to become an Alien. 9:30am-5pm at 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, 35401. Learn more here.

Because of the Brave 5K
2026-05-25 07:00 - 10:00 | 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 and walkers will wind through the American Village beginning at 7am (not a timed race), www.americanvillage.org.

Memorial Day at the American Village
2026-05-25 11:00 - 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, www.americanvillage.org.

Summer Theatre Camps Kick Off
2026-05-26 | AL
Play making, summer intensives, theme camps, and blast camps begin with Red Mountain Theatre. Camps are designed for grades 4K-High School. Register at www.redmountaintheatre.org.

The Rickwood Game
2026-05-27 12:30 - 15:00 | Rickwood Field, 1137 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, AL, 35204, United States
Experience America’s oldest baseball park with the Birmingham Barons on May 27! 12:30pm at Rickwood Field, www.barons.com, 205-988-3200.
