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Friday Nights at the Cove

Owl's Cove Park 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, United States

Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician at Owl's Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner to-go from your favorite downtown restaurant, and make yourself at home on Main Street! Live music starts at 6:30 PM. April 26: Mother May I is a precise-sounding musical group playing their mix of Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, 80’s Retro, Old School Funk, current Top 40, and everything in-between. This Birmingham-based band performs with a flair, intensity and stage presence that is all their own! Sponsored by Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah. May 31: Common Ground combines smooth three-part harmony with upbeat energy. With a set list of over 300+ songs, we bet they’ll play one of your favorites! Sponsored by Alabama Custom Trailer and RV. June 28: DreamCatcher is an experienced group of acoustic musicians focused on tight three-part harmony vocals in a wide variety of music from the 60's up to today. They look forward to seeing friends both old and new! Sponsor to be announced. July 26: Twelve plays a […]

2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The City of Montevallo’s Parks & Recreation Board will host their 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 AM – 1 PM at George Dailey Park on Wednesday, June 19. This free-admission event will feature a program, refreshments, children’s activities, and community organizations. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in June 2021. It is a national celebration of freedom: the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned they had been set free for two years. The event will kick off at 10:00 AM. Retired educators Dr. Annie McClain and Mr. Johnny McClain will be the Mistress and Master of Ceremonies of the Program. Other program participants will include Mayor Rusty Nix, Ashley Evans, youth from local churches, City Council District 2 representative Lelia Horton Mitchell, and Parks & Recreation Board Chair Pamela Smith. Special recognitions will include a posthumous honoring of longtime former Parks & Recreation Board member Johnny Holsombeck, as well as DRUM the Program, and Girl Scout Troop 205. At 10:30 AM, event-goers will enjoy a performance led by students of DRUM the Program, a Montevallo-based cultural arts platform that provides relevant educational experiences of West African drum and dance that serves to develop social-emotional […]

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Strawberry Full Moon Paddle

Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United States

Enjoy a night time water excursion for a viewing of the Strawberry Full Moon at Oak Mountain State Park! If you plan to rent a boat, be mindful of fees: Pedal Boat - $25/hrTandem Kayak - $25/hrSingle Kayak - $20/hrTandem Canoe - $20/hrStand-up Paddleboard - $20/hr

Friday Nights at the Cove

Owl's Cove Park 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, United States

Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician at Owl's Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner to-go from your favorite downtown restaurant, and make yourself at home on Main Street! Live music starts at 6:30 PM. April 26: Mother May I is a precise-sounding musical group playing their mix of Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, 80’s Retro, Old School Funk, current Top 40, and everything in-between. This Birmingham-based band performs with a flair, intensity and stage presence that is all their own! Sponsored by Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah. May 31: Common Ground combines smooth three-part harmony with upbeat energy. With a set list of over 300+ songs, we bet they’ll play one of your favorites! Sponsored by Alabama Custom Trailer and RV. June 28: DreamCatcher is an experienced group of acoustic musicians focused on tight three-part harmony vocals in a wide variety of music from the 60's up to today. They look forward to seeing friends both old and new! Sponsor to be announced. July 26: Twelve plays a […]

Movies Under the Stars

Pelham City Park 555 Ball Park Rd, Pelham, AL, United States

Enjoy summer fun at Pelham City Park with a Movie Under the Stars! Arrive at 6:30 for fun games and dinner from a local food truck. The movie "Migration" will begin at 8. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and get ready for good times with your family.

Friday Nights at the Cove

Owl's Cove Park 737 Main Street, Montevallo, AL, United States

Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment! Each event will feature a different musician at Owl's Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner to-go from your favorite downtown restaurant, and make yourself at home on Main Street! Live music starts at 6:30 PM. April 26: Mother May I is a precise-sounding musical group playing their mix of Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, 80’s Retro, Old School Funk, current Top 40, and everything in-between. This Birmingham-based band performs with a flair, intensity and stage presence that is all their own! Sponsored by Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah. May 31: Common Ground combines smooth three-part harmony with upbeat energy. With a set list of over 300+ songs, we bet they’ll play one of your favorites! Sponsored by Alabama Custom Trailer and RV. June 28: DreamCatcher is an experienced group of acoustic musicians focused on tight three-part harmony vocals in a wide variety of music from the 60's up to today. They look forward to seeing friends both old and new! Sponsor to be announced. July 26: Twelve plays a […]

Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile

Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United States

The Annual Hold the Fort Races are a simultaneously held timed 5k and 10k and also a 1 Mile Warrior Walk that will be taking place at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 8 am to 10 am. Proceeds this year are dedicated to raising $1.5 million to construct Blanket Fort Hope's restorative therapeutic home for child trafficking survivors and ensure ongoing operations in training, development, and advocacy in the community. To find out more about their mission, visit BlanketFortHope.org * Prizes for the top three 10k Male & Female * Prizes for the top three 5K Male & Female * Complimentary event t-shirt for first 175 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability) * Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park; This year Park Admission is included with your registration! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!) * Awards for 14 categories * Every runner and walker has a chance to win an awesome prize!

Columbiana Witches Bike Ride

Main Street Columbiana Main Street Columbiana, Columbiana, AL, United States

Dress up in your finest witch attire for a bike ride through Columbiana Main Street! Following the ride, participants can enjoy discounts at select stores.

Shelby Iron Works Park Fall Festival

Shelby Iron Works Park 10268 Co Rd 42, Shelby, AL, United States

Join us on October 12th for the Shelby Iron Works Fall Festival from 9 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly fun, featuring vendors, a classic car cruise-in, and live music from the Ain't Misbehavin' Dance Band. Kids will love the pumpkin patch and kids' zone, while everyone can enjoy $6 hamburger and hotdog plates in our dining hall. Don’t miss the sorghum syrup making and blacksmith demonstrations, and be sure to visit the museum and shop at the country store. Free admission and parking make this a perfect event for all ages!

Free

Bump Bike A Thon for Alzheimer’s

Oak Mountain State Park 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, United States

BUMP will be tapping into our endurance skills for our first ever Bike A Thon! We wanted to take an opportunity to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association while bringing exposure to our beloved trails and sport. The event will take place Oct 7th 2023, from 8am to 5pm at Oak Mountain State Park.

Christmas on the Mountain at Heardmont Park

Heardmont Park 5458 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL, United States

Celebrate the holidays at Heardmont Park at the annual Christmas on the Mountain event. From a vendor fair  to a beautiful tree lighting, this is one of the quintessential holiday events in Shelby County.

Christmas on the Farm at Old Baker Farm

Old Baker Farm 1041 Farmingdale Rd, Harpersville, AL, United States

The event includes cookies with Santa, Christmas tree lighting, a classic Christmas movie, s’mores pit, local vendors, food trucks, choir and live Nativity scene. Tree lighting will be at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. ••• Admission Information ••• $13 per person • $1 cash discount • Children 1 & under free