19 weekend events including the Fall CahabaQue—Oct. 11-13

It’s time for the CahabaQue in Birmingham. (Bham Now)

Get ready for a festive weekend across Birmingham. Don’t miss the Fall CahabaQue benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, a barbecue event at Sloss Furnaces and more—October 11-13.

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College Football Schedule

Learn about International Overdose Awareness Day before the UAB football game on Thursday. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

• UAB vs Army—Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11AM
• Miles College vs Albany State—Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2PM
• Samford at ETSU—Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2:30PM
• Alabama vs South Carolina—Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11AM

Friday, October 11 events

1. Dogtopia of Parkside 1 Year Birthday Bash @ Monday Night Brewing

• What: You and your pup will love this spirited event filled with games, raffles, bubbles + more. There will also be appetizers + drink specials like $5 pints + margaritas.
• When: Friday, Oct. 11 | 5-8PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

2. Femme Fridays @ City Walk BHAM

• What: Grab your skateboard + join fellow female skaters for an awesome night at City Walk BHAM.
• When: Friday, Oct. 11 | 6-8PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

3. BBQ by the Blast Furnace @ Sloss Furnaces

• What: Experience a night of boots, beer, barbecue, bourbon + bands with Sloss Furnaces as your backdrop. Rodney Scott’s BBQ will supply the food. There will also be a live iron pour demo, a bourbon tasting and live music by the Music City Stones, a Rolling Stones tribute band.
• When: Friday, Oct. 11 | 6PM
• Cost: $500 | Table for 6 – $3,000
• Details

Friday-Saturday, October 11-12 events

4. So So Spiffy October Shopping Shindig @ Spiffy Designs

Check out So So Spiffy’s monthly shindig in Birmingham. (Bham Now)

• What: Shop So So Spiffy’s curated collections of rugs, sofas, chairs, dining tables, accessories, art + more during this fun shindig in Birmingham.
• When: Friday, October 11 + 12 | 9AM-5PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

Friday-Sunday, October 11-13 events

5. The Living Art of Bonsai @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens

• What: Experience fascinating and living art of bonsai during this Japanese Gardening Series workshop. You’ll learn to start, care for and train your own plant.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10AM-Noon
• Cost: Garden members $40 | Nonmembers $45
• Details

Saturday, October 12 events

6. We’re 50, let’s celebrate @ The BJCC

• What:  Don’t miss the BJCC’s 50th anniversary celebration. This free, carnival-themed event will host an array of food and fun activities the whole family will enjoy.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10AM-2PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

7. Alabama Farmers Market Fall Festival @ Finley Ave W, Birmingham

• What: Celebrate all things fall! This family-friendly festival includes live music, inflatables, games, face painting, a pumpkin patch, food, craft vendors + large outdoor flea market.
• When: Saturday, October 12 | 10AM-2PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

8. Fall CahabaQue @ Cahaba Brewing Co.

• What: As local teams of backyard grillers + professionals cook up delicious barbecue, event attendees get to indulge in all-you-can-eat samples and then vote for their favorite. There will also be craft beer + live music throughout the afternoon.
• When: Saturday, October 12 | Noon-4PM
• Cost: Advance $15 | At gate $20 | Kids ages 10 and under – free admission
• Details

9. Black Excellence Gala @ Club M

• What: Dress to impress + honor Black excellence in the Birmingham community. The night will be filled with music, food + inspiring speakers.
• When: Saturday, October 12 | 7-11PM
• Cost: $20 | With dinner $30
• Details

10. 6th Annual Food + Culture Fair @ St. Symeon Orthodox Church

• What: Attend this food + culture fair featuring baked goods like hot Greek donuts + Pierogi (Polish dumplings), unique gifts, original artwork + more. 
• When: Saturday, October 12 | 9AM-3PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

11. City Walkers Walking Club @ City Walk BHAM

• What: For an easy + fun way to get fit, join locals for a morning walk at City Walk BHAM.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10AM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

12. Explorer Concert: Peter & the Wolf w/ Birmingham Children’s Theatre @ BJCC Theatre

• What: In this spirited concert, the ASO and Birmingham Children’s Theatre join together to combine music and acting. The story follows a young boy’s adventure with his grandfather and animal friends. What’s especially fun about the show? Kids in the audience will discover how instruments play a significant role in helping tell a story.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10AM
• Cost: $12
• Details

13. Game Day @ Alabama Wildlife Center: Alabama vs. South Carolina

• What: Scream Roll Tide while watching the game at the Alabama Wildlife Center. The event will be BYOB and have hamburgers + hot dogs. You can also meet raptors up close.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 12 | 11AM-3PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

Sunday, October 13 events

14. Open Neighborhood @ Historic Highland Park

(Pat Byington / Bham Now)

• What: The Highland Park Neighborhood Association is hosting its first “open neighborhood” this October. Expect lemonade, live music, door prizes, neighborly camaraderie + more.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 13 | 3-5PM (with an after party at Rojo)
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

15. 85 South: Big Business Comedy Tour @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC

• What: Laugh along with 3 of America’s funniest comedians—DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller + Chico Bean. Warning: You may cry tears of laughter. 
• When: Sunday, October 13 | 7PM
• Cost: $31+
• Details

16. Battle of the Blues Bands @ Woodlawn Theatre

• What: Join the Magic City Blues Society for a day of great music + strong competition from local blues bands.
• When: Sunday, October 13 | 1-10PM
• Cost: $12
• Details

17. First Year Anniversary Party @ The Old Bailey Gallery

• What: Celebrate Phoebe & Friends with a first anniversary + reception. You’ll discover artwork by Liz Alderman, Anna Kolosova + Melissa Staiger.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 13 | 6-9PM
• Cost: $12
• Details

18. 34th Annual Walk to Remember @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens

• What: As part of Perinatal Loss Month, families who have experienced infant loss are invited to join Little Ones Memory Garden volunteers for a time of reflection and healing.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 13 | 2-4PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

19. Community Drum Circle @ City Walk BHAM

• What: Every second Sunday, join this Community Drum Circle with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own instruments or use one supplied.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 13 | 5:30-7PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

More events in Birmingham

• Botox for Breast Cancer benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of AL—Oct. 16
• Shop Save & Share supporting the Junior League of Birmingham—Oct. 16-27
• Barktoberfest—Oct. 17
• Toomer’s Tipoff—Oct. 17
• Alabama Symphony Orchestra Presents: Back to the 80s—Oct. 18
• Restoration Swings benefiting the Will Bright Foundation—Oct. 20
• 7th Annual Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival @ Back Forty Beer Company
• 17th annual No-Show Ball benefiting UAB’s Nurse-Midwifery Scholarships—Order your meal by Oct. 20
• Trunk or Treat @ Asbury United Methodist Church—Oct. 20
• Inspired by Alabama Concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra—Oct. 30

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