This event connects families to services, support, and hope. Whether you are just beginning your autism journey or looking for additional support, this FREE community event brings together providers and organizations to help individuals with autism and their families connect with valuable resources.
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Kick off the new school year with an unforgettable day of discovery, excitement, and adventure at the Back to School Bash at the Wonders Center & Science Museum in Dickson, Tennessee!
Bring the whole family to explore one of Tennessee’s most exciting science destinations, featuring hands-on exhibits, towering dinosaurs, interactive experiences, and fascinating displays designed to inspire curious minds of all ages.
The highlight of the day is a LIVE Animal Show in the Wonders Theater featuring Michael Maughon from Genesis Animal Sanctuary. Meet incredible animal ambassadors up close as Michael shares amazing facts about these remarkable creatures, their unique designs, and the wonders of the natural world. It’s an engaging, educational experience that kids and adults alike won’t want to miss.Whether you’re celebrating the start of a new school year, looking for a fun family outing, or simply love science and wildlife, the Back to School Bash has something for everyone.Come make memories, discover the wonders of creation, and start the school year with a day full of learning, laughter, and live animals! Learn more at wonderscenter.org.
Come Celebrate 250 years with us! In honor of this special occasion, the Wonders Center & Science Museum is offering the first 250 people to walk in get a FREE Planetarium ticket. Have you ever wanted to explore the cosmos, take a journey to explore Jurassic dinosaurs, experience and learn about animals from Africa all the way to Alaska, dive into the history of literature and artifacts from centuries ago, enter the world of electricity like you’ve never experienced before? You can do all this and more at the Wonders Center & Science Museum!
Children 5 and under receive museum admission FREE with Adult Admission
Open 10:00am – 4:00pm
Java Man cafe available for purchase of coffee, snacks, and light lunch options.
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.
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