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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!

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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