Birmingham Parent Magazine | September 2025

things to do

Wednesday, September 3 Wicked

7:30 p.m. BJCC Concert Hall. Welcome to the wonderful Land of Oz… Check out the riveting Broadway musical that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, long before Dorothy dropped in. With showstopping songs and dazzling visuals, it’s a spellbinding musical about friendship, power, and finding your voice. Wicked will play Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee on Thursday, September 4. $97–244 . americantheatreguild.com

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Thursday, September 11 Disney’s Descendants/Zombies Tour 7 p.m. Legacy Arena at The BJCC. Sing along to the Disney Descendants and Zombies soundtracks at this live concert tour! $65 . bjcc.org 2

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Friday, September 26 Zoo Gala 2025: Celebrating 70 Years of Wild 6–10 p.m. Birmingham Zoo. A black tie optional event filled with elegance, entertainment,

exceptional cuisine, and

majestic animals. Cocktails, animal encounters, a

live auction, dancing, and more. $500+ . birminghamzoo.com 5 Sunday, September 28 28th Annual Symphony in the Gardens 4 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Enjoy food, beverages, kids’ activities like face painting and an instrument petting zoo, and orchestral music. FREE . bbgardens.org Photo by Birminghamzoo.com

Photo by Disney Concerts

Saturday, September 13 Celebrate the Family Expo 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Finley Center at the Hoover Met Complex. This free event highlights the importance of family and provides activities for kids of all ages including exhibitor resources, live music, cooking demos, product samples, and many freebies (including shredding) for the entire family. birminghamchristian.com

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