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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 […]

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

The Festival of Tulips

Join the American Village for their annual Festival of Tulips! The Festival is tentatively scheduled to open on February 22nd, but be sure to visit americanvillage.org for the most current information. The Festival of Tulips features over 120,000 tulips of varying kinds. This is a perfect photo opportunity or a great end to a beautiful day of touring the village.

Paws in the Park

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

"Join us for a day filled with four-legged family and friends having fun in the park! Visit a variety of vendors, entertainment, face painters, hula hoop fun, food trucks and more! Celebrate the community and the pets that enrich our lives every day. Well-mannered leashed pets are welcome. Bring a donation of dog food or cat food in support of the Alabama Pet Pantry (serving pets in need since 2019). " - From the City of Pelham

Bird Walk

Shoal Creek Park 2781 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL, United States

Enjoy a bird walk with experienced local birders at Shoal Creek Park. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/824585036525110/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D for more info.

Swinging Fore Achievement Golf Tournament

Ballantrae Golf Club 1300 Ballantrae Club Drive Pelham, AL, United States

Join the Arc of Shelby County  in their mission to empower individuals with disabilities and their families at their annual Swinging Fore Achievement Golf Tournament. Enjoy the beautiful course of Ballantrae and help make a positive impact!

XTERRA North American Championship

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

"The award-winning trails of Oak Mountain State Park are set to host one of the biggest events on the 2025 calendar. This three-day festival will feature Stop #4 of the XTERRA World Cup, live-broadcast Short Track racing, the 2025 North American Championship, and the inaugural Youth North American Championship for athletes aged 14–19. Expect food, music, and the vibrant energy of the XTERRA community at a race location that is second to none."