<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1aXCAa_0vkXsqZ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1aXCAa_0vkXsqZ300" width="2048" height="1365" ><figcaption>Experience dancing, food and live entertainment this weekend. (Fiesta Bham)</figcaption></figure><p>It’s the last weekend of September and it’s full of great events across the Greater Birmingham Area. Don’t miss Fiesta Bham, Vulcan’s World Wide Day of Play, Symphony in the Gardens and more, September 27-29. </p><p><b>Have an event you’d like to promote?</b> <b>Add it for free to our calendar</b><b>.</b></p><h2>Weekend football schedule</h2><ul><li>UAB vs Navy<b>—</b>Saturday, Sept. 28, 11AM</li><li>Miles at Allen—Saturday, Sept. 28, 12PM</li><li>Samford at Furman—Saturday, Sept. 28, 1PM</li><li>Auburn vs Oklahoma<b>—</b>Saturday, Sept. 28, 2:30PM</li><li>Alabama vs Georgia<b>—</b>Saturday, Sept. 28, 6:30PM</li></ul><h2>Thursday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Sept. 28 events</h2><h2><b>1. Vintage Market Days</b> <b>@</b> <b>The Finley Center</b></h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2JVvZc_0vkXsqZ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2JVvZc_0vkXsqZ300" width="2048" height="1366" ><figcaption>The fall edition of Vintage Market Days is the event you’ve been waiting for. (Vintage Market Days)</figcaption></figure><ul><li><b>What:</b> Shop ’til you drop, Birmingham! This three-day market will showcase various vendors’ goods and gifts to buy for the upcoming holiday season. Be prepared to leave the event with a collection of one-of-a-kind items like antiques, clothing, home decor + jewelry. </li><li><b>When:</b> Thursday, September 26-Saturday, September 28</li><li><b>VIP Shopping Hours</b> (free re-entry on Friday + Saturday with a selfie taken at their theme wall) </li><li><b>When:</b> Thursday, September 26 | 3-8PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> $15 | $17 at the door</li></ul><ul><li><b>Friday Early Shop</b> (free re-entry on Saturday with a selfie taken at their theme wall) </li><li><b>When:</b> Friday, September 27 | 9AM-5PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> $12 | $13 at the door</li></ul><ul><li><b>Saturday General Admission</b></li><li><b>When:</b> Saturday, September 28 | 9AM-4PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> $12 | $13 at the door</li></ul><ul><li><b>Bonus:</b> FREE parking and FREE admission for children 12 + under</li></ul><h2>Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29</h2><h2>2. Art Show for Taylor Hollingsworth @ Rojo</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> If you love the music of local musician Taylor Hollingsworth, check out his artwork during this special show at Rojo. All pieces are priced for sale.</li><li><b>When:</b> Now-Monday, September 30 | 6-9PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free admission</li></ul><h2>3. Fall Arts &amp; Crafts Festival @ Homestead Hollow</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Enjoy a full weekend of fall-inspired fun during this annual festival just a quick ride from Birmingham in Springville. Explore vendors offer fine arts + one-of-a-kind, hand-made crafts and see pioneer demonstrations. There will also be live entertainment all day and delicious food.</li><li><b>When:</b> Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 9AM-5PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> $10 | Kids 12 and under get free admission</li></ul><h2>Friday, Sept. 27 events</h2><h2>4. Storytime at the Gardens @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens </h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Bring your preschoolers to a sweet storytime in the Gardens this Friday. There will be a story followed by a nature activity. </li><li><b>When:</b> Friday, Sept. 27 | 10-11AM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free with registration</li></ul><h2>5. Magic City Harvest’s Tailgate @ Tasty Town</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Take part in Magic City Harvest’s third annual Kickoff Tailgate. Enjoy dinner or take food home for your Saturday football get-together. There will also be a silent auction. <i>Money raised will support Magic City Harvest’s mission of ending hunger + waste.</i> </li><li><b>When:</b> Friday, Sept. 27 | 4-8PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> $25-$80</li></ul><h2>6. Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration @ University Tacos </h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Dig into a great meal while celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Heersink School of Medicine. 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padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_YTqFfuldt/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Alabama Rivers Alliance (@alabamarivers)</a></p><div class="bhamn-e678ce8a1aba6490fb54477ce8557af1 bhamn-story" id="bhamn-e678ce8a1aba6490fb54477ce8557af1"></div></div><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);delay=function(){window.instgrm.Embeds.process()};setTimeout(delay,500)"></blockquote><ul><li><b>What:</b> See a free screening of the 2024 Southern Exposure Films and unite with others in the fight for Alabama’s future. The films celebrate people and places in the state while exploring complex issues and solutions to help our rivers and drinking water sources. </li><li><b>When:</b> Friday, Sept. 27 | 6-9PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free admission</li></ul><h2>8. Half Pat Benefit Night @ TrimTab Brewing Company</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Celebrate halfway to St. Patrick’s Day during this exciting night filled with live music + brews presented by the Birmingham Irish Cultural Society. <i>Proceeds from the event will benefit Mitchell’s Place.</i></li><li><b>When:</b> Friday, Sept. 27 | 7PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free admission</li></ul><h2>Saturday, Sept. 28 events</h2><h2>9. The Farmers Market @ Pepper Place</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Support local by shopping at this favorite Birmingham market. There will be Alabama farmers, vendors + more.</li><li><b>When:</b> Saturday, Sept. 28 | 7AM-Noon</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free admission</li></ul><h2>10. Birdsong Farmers Market @ Automatic Seafood and Oysters</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Check out this grassroots farmers market featuring everything from fresh-grown food to handmade goods.</li><li><b>When:</b> Saturday, Sept. 28 | 7AM-Noon</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free admission</li></ul><h2>11. Head Over Teal 5K/10K @ The Preserve Town Hall</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=15mESl_0vkXsqZ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=15mESl_0vkXsqZ300" width="1040" height="693" ><figcaption>Raise awareness for GYN cancer during the Head Over Teak 5K/10K in Hoover. (Laura Crandall Brown Foundation)</figcaption></figure><ul><li><b>What</b>: Join this 15th annual event to honor survivors and remember those who fought GYN cancer. After the race, stick around for a fall festival-themed Family Fun Day with food, live music, games, face painting + more. <i>Proceeds benefit the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation.</i></li><li><b>When</b>: Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8AM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free to walk + attend the festival</li></ul><h2>12. Vulcan’s World Wide Day of Play @ Vulcan Park &amp; Museum</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3ojebD_0vkXsqZ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3ojebD_0vkXsqZ300" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>Vulcan’s Worldwide Day of Play is September 28 in Birmingham. (Vulcan Park and Museum)</figcaption></figure><ul><li><b>What:</b> Grab the fam for a day dedicated to learning through play. Kids and their families will take part in lawn games, interactive art activities and museum tours. There will also be treats sold by Jolly Cakes and Felde Coffee.</li><li><b>When:</b> Saturday, September 28 | 10AM-Noon</li><li><b>Cost:</b></li><li>Adults $6</li><li>Seniors $5</li><li>Children (ages 5-12) $4</li><li>Children (ages 4 and under) FREE</li></ul><h2>13. Fiesta Bham @ Linn Park</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1UgfDN_0vkXsqZ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1UgfDN_0vkXsqZ300" width="1536" height="1024" ><figcaption>Get ready for the biggest party in town at Linn Park in Birmingham. (Fiesta Bham)</figcaption></figure><ul><li><b>What:</b> Don’t miss the biggest celebration of Hispanic Culture and Heritage. This year’s festival will feature live music headlined by New York-based merengue group Oro Solido, a food village, family-friendly activities like soccer and wrestling + more. </li><li><b>When:</b> Saturday, September 28 | Noon-8PM</li><li><b>Where:</b> Linn Park, 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203</li><li><b>Cost:</b> $12 | Children 12 and under get free admission</li></ul><h2>14. Irondale’s 137th Birthday Celebration Music Festival @ Beacon Park</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Celebrate Irondale’s birthday bash with live music from Rubben Studdard, Kirk Whallum, Ken Ford, the Emily Joseph Band + Element XI.</li><li><b>When:</b> Saturday, Sept. 28 | 2-8PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free admission</li></ul><h2>Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28 events</h2><h2>15. Barber + Saint-Saëns @ UAB’s Alys Stephens Center</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0owbfi_0vkXsqZ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0owbfi_0vkXsqZ300" width="1552" height="1020" ><figcaption>Masterworks Barber + Saint-Saëns (Alabama Symphony Orchestra)</figcaption></figure><ul><li><b>What:</b> You’ll be swept away in this trio of pieces that features Shostakovich’s <i>Festive Overture</i> with a bright brass fanfare. Award-winning organist Patrick Scott will also make his debut highlighting musical arrangements by Samuel Barber and Saint-Saëns.</li><li><b>When:</b> Saturday, September 27 + Sunday, September 28 | 7PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> $15-$76</li></ul><h2>Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 events</h2><h2>16. Alabama Comic Con @ The BJCC</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Love comics? Don’t miss this two-day event featuring vendors, artists, cosplay, fan groups + more family-friendly fun.</li><li><b>When:</b></li><li>Saturday, September 28 | 10AM-7PM</li><li>Sunday, September 29 | 11AM-5PM</li></ul><ul><li><b>Cost:</b> Single Day $40 | All weekend $70</li></ul><h2>Sunday, Sept. 29 events</h2><h2>17. Walk to End Alzheimer’s @ Sloss Furnaces</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0DcTPc_0vkXsqZ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0DcTPc_0vkXsqZ300" width="2048" height="1366" ><figcaption>The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Birmingham. (Alzheimer’s Association)</figcaption></figure><ul><li><b>What:</b> Join this important annual walk to raise awareness + funds for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.</li><li><b>When:</b> Sunday, September 29 | Registration at 1PM, Ceremony at 3PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free to walk</li></ul><h2>18. Cahaba River Frydown @ Cahaba Brewing Company</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Celebrate the Cahaba River, our region’s primary drinking water source. This annual competitive catfish cook off features unlimited samples, craft beer + cocktails, live music, interactive entertainment, games for all + so much more. </li><li><b>When:</b> Sunday, Sept. 29 | Noon-4PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> $20 | Kids under 12 get free admission</li></ul><h2>19. Picnic at Railroad Park @ Railroad Park</h2><ul><li><b>What:</b> Show your love for Railroad Park during a special picnic and fundraiser this Sunday. There will be live music, children’s activities + food trucks. </li><li><b>When:</b> Sunday, Sept. 29 | Noon-6PM</li><li><b>Cost:</b> Free admission</li></ul><h2>20. Symphony in the Gardens @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3RGmzo_0vkXsqZ300" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3RGmzo_0vkXsqZ300" width="2048" height="1365" ><figcaption>Symphony in the Gardens (Alabama Symphony Orchestra)</figcaption></figure><ul><li><b>What:</b> Grab the fam and head to the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens for one of our city’s most beloved events. This will be the 27th year this gathering will bring even more magic to one of Birmingham’s most enchanted places. <i>Proceeds support the ASO’s education and outreach programs.</i></li><li>During the evening, you’ll dine picnic-style on food sold by Symphony30, followed by a free concert by the talented ASO. </li><li><b>When:</b> Sunday, September 29 | Picnic 4PM, Concert 5PM</li><li><b>Cost: </b></li><li><b>ASO Concert:</b> Free</li><li>Picnic Meal Ticket <b>(order by Thursday, Sept. 26):</b></li></ul><ul><li>Adult meal $30 | Children’s Meal $20 | Unlimited beverage (no meal) $20</li></ul><h2>More events in Birmingham</h2><p><b>Have an event you’d like to promote?</b> <b>Add it for free to our calendar</b><b>.</b></p><p><b>For more events in Birmingham, sign up for our</b> <b>FREE newsletter</b>.</p></div></body>

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20 local weekend events, including Fiesta Bham—Sept. 27-29

It’s the last weekend of September and it’s full of great events across the Greater Birmingham Area. Don’t miss Fiesta Bham, Vulcan’s World Wide Day of Play, Symphony in the Gardens and more, September 27-29. Have an event you’d like to promote? Add it for free...