VBS at Bluff Park UMC will be held July 13-17, 2026 from 8:30am to noon each day. This event is free and open to rising 4K-5th grade. The theme this year is Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God! Kids will experience opening worship, music, imagination station, recreation, Bible story time, and closing celebration. Register at bluffparkumc.org/kids.
Attention K-5th graders! Join Meadow Brook Baptist Church for an incredible week with high-energy worship, Bible Study, crafts, snacks, music, and recreation as they shine a light on who Jesus really is!
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.
Discover why so many families choose Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS School)! New student families are invited to Open House on Sunday, January 25, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
At OLS School, we proudly nurture the religious, academic, and social growth of every child from 3K through 8th grade. We believe that education is about more than academics; it is about forming the whole person.
At Open House, families can:
For more information about our Open House, call the school office at 205.879.3237. You can also visit olsschool.com to complete an application and to learn about programs that assist with tuition and fees for kindergarten through 8th grade. We are growing our children in knowledge and faith…we invite you to Experience the Difference!
Join Metropolitan Church of God on Sunday, December 7 at 10 a.m. as Metro Kids presents “Christmas at the Miracle Diner.” There will be a live nativity after the service. Learn more at metropolitanchurch.net.
You’re invited to the 3rd Annual Impact Road Race at Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, 35124, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 8-10 am. The 5K and 10K courses are certified by the USATF. 5K – AL25028JE 10K – AL25027JE
* Gift card prizes for the top overall 10K & 5K Male & Female
* Race event t-shirt & swag bag for first 125 people to check in (sizes subject to availability)
* Awards for 14 categories plus finisher medals
* Every runner and walker has a chance to win a wonderful prize from one of the race’s generous sponsors
Learn more at impactroadrace.com.
Fiesta, Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture, will mark its 23rd annual festival on Saturday, September 27, from noon to 8 p.m. at Linn Park in Birmingham. The event showcases the richness of Hispanic heritage through music, dance, art, food, and cultural exhibits. Since its founding in 2003, Fiesta has drawn thousands from across the Southeast, offering both entertainment and education about the vibrant Hispanic community in Alabama. The festival will feature five distinct villages—Cultural, Food, Health & Wellness, Community, and Sponsor—each offering unique experiences, from authentic cuisine to health resources and community engagement. Alongside its lively performances and family-friendly attractions, Fiesta continues its long-standing mission of supporting education, having awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to Hispanic and Latino students over the past two decades.
Join Connection Point Church for a free community Back to School Bash designed to equip and uplift families as they prepare for the new school year. This event is open to the public and will feature free food and drinks, free backpacks and school supplies for students, bounce houses, prayer for the upcoming school year, free haircuts for boys, and a grand prize drawing. It’s a fun and meaningful afternoon for the whole family!
Join our church family July 15th through July 19th for three evenings of spirit-filled fun and fellowship at New Vision Christian Church 2025 located in Helena! We offer Kindergarten age through adult classes! Dinner is served nightly at 5:30pm and VBS begins promptly at 6:30pm. Register at MyVBS | New Vision Christian Church.
Join The Church at Shelby Crossings on June 23-26 for The Clue Seekers Club VBS where attendees will uncover the truth of God’s Word. Vacation Bible School is for all children going into 1st-6th grade in the 2025-2026 school year. It begins each day at 9m and end at 12 noon. The week will end on June 26 with a Family Night at 6:30pm.
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