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Bash on the Bluff ~
Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Children’s Fresh Air Farm (501 Park Ave., Hoover). Head to this free family event for face painting, live music, a pumpkin patch, a golf simulator, petting zoo,
inflatable games, local shopping, and more. bashonthebluff.com
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Helena’s Buck Creek Festival ~
Friday, Oct. 9 from 6–10 p.m and Satur- day, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Helena Amphitheater. Don’t miss this fun, lively fest featuring the annual rubber duck race, a children’s area, live shows, and shopping from local artisans and food vendors—all to raise money for local charities. Free, some events cost $5+. helenasbuckcreekfestival.com
Friday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 3138 Heights Village, Cahaba Heights. Trick-or-treat at the Cahaba Heights businesses. Plus, don’t miss the Witches Ride af- ter-party with live music 4–7 p.m. at the Heights Village. Witch ride is $30. facebook.com
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Birming- ham Zoo. Included with regular zoo admission. birminghamzoo.com Knitflix and Chill: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 7–8:30 p.m. Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. Craft while watching
Hall. Meet local first re- sponders, plus enjoy jump houses, free food, vendors, and a family-friendly DJ. vhal.org 2 October 53rd Annual Birming- ham Greek Festival ~ 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Holy Trinity–Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Free, food available for purchase. greekfest birmingham.com Alabama Ballet Presents American Portraits 7:30 p.m. Multiple showings through Oct. 4. BJCC Theatre. A mixed repertory program cele- brating America’s 250th
Botanical Gardens. The 20th-anniversary edition features nationally known designers and architects, plus antiques dealers sell- ing furniture, art, jewelry, silver, rugs, textiles, décor, and garden pieces. $15+. bbgardens.org First Friday ~ 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Woodlawn. A community celebration. eventbrite.com Pinson Butterbean Days ~ 6–10 p.m. Main St., Pinson. Don’t miss this two-day event! pinson butterbeandays.com
An Alabama Symphony Orchestra performance. $22+. alabamasymphony.org “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour 8 p.m. Coca-Cola Amphi- theater. $37+. coca- colaamphitheater.com 3 October 53rd Annual Birming- ham Greek Festival ~ 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. daily. Holy Trinity–Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Free, food available for purchase. greekfest birmingham.com 63rd Annual Bluff Park Art Show ~ 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Bluff Park Community Park. Expect artists, food, music, and a very festive atmosphere. Interactive hands-on art
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35th Annual Golf “FORE” Progress Tournament Noon. Frank House Munic- ipal Golf Course. $150+. bessemerchamber.com 53rd Annual Birming- ham Greek Festival ~ 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. daily. Holy Trinity–Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Enjoy watching traditional dancing while munching on authentic Greek food. Free, food available for purchase. greekfest birmingham.com City Center Studio Art Classes 4–7 p.m. Space One Eleven Arts Center. High school students explore drawing, painting, and other media. $0–515, sliding scale. spaceoneeleven.org
this special spooky screening. $6–7.75. sidewalkfest.com
Revolutionary Roots 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Vul- can Park and Museum. $4. visitvulcan.com Survival of the Slowest 10 a.m.–5 p.m. McWane Science Center. A live- animal exhibit. Regular McWane admission . mcwane.org Vestavia’s Community Night Out ~ 5 p.m. Vestavia Hills City
S.G. Goodman 8 p.m. Lakeview Marina
anniversary. $67+. alabamaballet.org
Music Park. $30. livenation.com
Antiques at the Gardens 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Multi- ple days. Birmingham
Thief, Poet, & Songs 11 a.m., 7 p.m. UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.
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