A spirited weekend is ahead, Birmingham. Don’t miss the Magic City Classic, a special STARS production at the Virginia Samford Theatre and lots of Halloween-inspired events, October 25-27.
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College Football Schedule
- Miles College at Benedict—Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1PM
- Samford at The Citadel—Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1PM
- Auburn at Kentucky—Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6:45PM
- Alabama vs Missouri —Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:45PM
Thursday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 27 events in Birmingham
1. Twelfth Night @ Virginia Samford Theatre
- What: Head to the theatre for great comedy including practical jokes, clever disguises + serious crushes as a pair of shipwrecked siblings try to reunite in Illyria.
- When: Thursday, Oct. 24 | 7PM
- Saturday, Oct. 26 + Sunday, Oct. 27 | 2:30PM
- Cost: $24-$29
- Details
2. Shop, Save, + Share @ Greater Birmingham Area Stores
- What: Don’t miss your chance to Shop Save & Share during this special fundraiser. Along with scoring great deals at stores across the Greater Birmingham Area, you’ll be giving back to the community at the same time.
- When: Now-Sunday, Oct .27
- Cost: $40 per shopping card
- Details
Friday, Oct. 25 + Saturday, Oct. 26 events in Birmingham
3. Izcaray: 10 Years Remembered @ Alys Stephens Center – Jemison’s Concert Hall
- What: Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular anniversary concert honoring Carlos Izcaray’s 10 years as Music Director of the ASO. The program features iconic works of Maestro Izcaray conducted during his opening concert in 2013 + more.
- When: Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7PM
- Cost: $10-$76
- Details
4. Vulcan’s Spookypants @ Birmingham Festival Theatre
- What: Put on your Halloween costume and enjoy a night full of laughs with some of Birmingham’s most talented improv performers.
- When: Friday, Oct. 25 + Saturday, Oct. 26 | 8PM
- Cost: $12.75
- Details
Friday, Oct. 25 events in Birmingham
5. Tricks for Treats @ Greater Birmingham Humane Society
- What: Follow spooky tour guides from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society on a fun trick-or-treating tour. You’ll meet sweet pets up for adoption along the way.
- When: Friday, October 25 | 6-8PM
- Cost: Pet food donation required for entry.
- Details
6. Hocus Pocus @ Alabama Theatre
- What: Don’t miss the fan-favorite Hocus Pocus at the Alabama Theatre! The show will begin with an organ presentation + sing-a-long, plus a Hocus Pocus costume contest immediately following the film.
- When: Friday, Oct. 25 | 7PM
- Cost: $13
- Details
Saturday, Oct. 26 events in Birmingham
7. Farmers Market @ Pepper Place
- What: Spend your Saturday morning at this weekly market supporting local farmers, crafters + artisans.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7AM-Noon
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
8. Homegrown Habitat – Birmingham Area Native Plant Group
- What: Discover a variety of plants while stocking your garden with everything from Brown-eyed Susan to Cherokee Sedge.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10AM-2PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
9. Nature Drawing: Autumnal Botanical Illustrations @ Birmingham Museum of Art
- What: Check out the Sculpture Garden at the Birmingham Museum of Art during this family-friendly program. You’ll learn how botanical illustrations have shaped both art and science, plus get to create your own nature drawings.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10:30-11AM
- Cost: Free
- Details
10. The Magic City Classic @ Legion Field
- What: The Magic City Classic returns with the largest HBCU football game in the country—right here in Birmingham. Take part in a full day of events, including a spirited parade, a pregame tailgate party with giveaways + the 83rd annual football clash between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 26
- Parade: 8AM
- Tailgate: 10AM-2PM
- Game: 2:30PM
- Cost: General Admission Game Ticket $25 | Reserved Game Ticket $35
- Details
11. Hoots & Howls Daytime Halloween Festival @ Birmingham Zoo
- What: Grab the kiddos, it’s time to trick-or-treat around the Zoo during the annual Hoots & Howls event. Along with getting candy, there will be activities like a costume contest, a spooky science experiment and scavenger hunt.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10AM-4PM
- Cost: General Admission to the Birmingham Zoo | Candy trail wristband $10
- Details
12. Franks N’ Steins @ Cahaba Brewing Co.
- What: Slip on your best Halloween costume for an Oktoberfest-inspired event on Saturday, October 26. There will be stein hoisting, a hot dog eating contest, trick or treating + live music.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Noon-5PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
13. The Official Halloween Bar Crawl @ Tin Roof
- What: Join the Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26 at some of Birmingham’s favorite dives like Hi-Wire Brewing, Mojo Pub and TrimTab Brewing. There will be food + drink specials, a costume contest with a $1,000 cash prize + more.
- When: Saturday, October 26 | 4PM
- Cost: Group $10 | Single $15
- Details
Sunday, Oct. 27
14. The Phantom of the Opera @ Alabama Theatre
- What: See this 1925 silent film classic at the Alabama Theatre. Tom Helms will be at the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ playing his original score.
- When: Sunday, Oct. 27 | 2PM
- Cost: $16
- Details
15. 7th annual Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K/1 Mile Fun Run @ Crestline Elementary
- What: Lace up your sneakers to raise funds + awareness for local, lifesaving breast cancer research. The race includes a 5K + “Dolly Dash” 1-mile fun run. Post-race activities include refreshments + field games like face painting, music + inflatables. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.
- When: Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1-5PM
- Cost: Adults (13+) $35 | Kids (4-12) $25 | Children 3 and under – free admission
- Details
More events ahead in Birmingham
- Inspired by Alabama Concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra—Oct. 30
- Vulcan’s Spooktacular—Oct. 31
- UAB Champions for our Children benefiting Children’s Harbor—Nov. 2
- Moss Rock Festival—Nov. 2-3
- Family Fun Day at The J—Nov. 3
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