baked apples, hot toddy, drinks — A hot toddy to warm your weekend. Photo via @hastingscatering

Yes, it’s cold. Yes, COVID numbers are not where we’d like them to be. But we’re still going to set you up for a solid weekend, Birmingham. Expect some deals, a few socially distanced things to do and even a “Chance” at the end.

Pint-Sized News

🌟 Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure will soon have the biggest waterslide in the state—and it will be open for summer 2021. Over 50 ft tall, 300 ft long and featuring 6 lanes of racing, are you ready to slide headfirst down the Rocket Racer?

🌟 The past year dealt a hard blow to local creatives. Learn how to keep your creativity rockin’ + how others can support you.

🌟 Local restaurants are saying bye, bye, bye to curbside alcohol pickup…AGAIN. On January 4, the emergency curbside sale of alcohol lapsed leaving local businesses wondering calling for a renewal. Here’s how you can help.

🌟 Hiking 26.3 miles in one day may seem like an impossible feat, but it could be a life-changing experience for you and bring a wish to life for a child in Alabama facing a critical illness. Help raise funds for Make-a-Wish Alabama by becoming a Trail Blazer today. Sponsored by Make-a-Wish Alabama

Weekend Deals

F is for FRIDAY. Here are 3 deals that await you.

Fetch! Pet Care: 10% off first service when you mention Bham Now
Flower Betty: 20% off for medical workers and self-proclaimed Bettys
Four Corners Gallery: FREE pick up & delivery

Find even more in our Small Business Guide featuring over 800 local businesses.

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This Weekend in the Magic City

I want what they’ve got

house, RealtySouth — Are you ready to move in? Photo via RealtySouth

Been ooh-ing and ahh-ing over what others are doing to decorate their homes? It’s time to have people do the same over your home. The first step—checking out open houses like these around Birmingham.

Out with the old, in with the new

Tired of the same ol’ same ol’? Here’s what restaurants are FINALLY open:

Aviné on 2nd Ave North in Birmingham. Menu
Cookhouse on 3rd Ave South in Birmingham. Opened January 6. Menu
Imperio Steakhouse in Trussville. Opened January 5. Menu

Buttered buns? More like heated buns!

heated patios — Cozy tents in front of O’Henry’s Coffee in Highland Park. Photo via Bham Now

It’s a chilly weekend ahead, Birmingham. Cozy up and while enjoying some delicious eats on a heated patio at one of these local restaurants or bars.

Drive in for the win

One of the easiest ways to be socially distanced and still have fun is to hit the drive in for a movie night. Here’s the lineup at the Grand River Drive-In in Leeds this weekend, January 8-10.