12 exciting weekend events—Greek Food Festival + Harry Potter—Oct. 14-16

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With the weekend just around the corner, it’s time to start making your plans. Birmingham has just about everything this weekend—from Greek food to Harry Potter to a cornhole tournament—and you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Keep reading to find out what’s happening in The Magic City, October 14-16.

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12 weekend events in Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, Greek Food Festival
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1. 49th Annual Birmingham Greek Food Festival

  • Why go: Bring the whole family to this Bham fan-fave event with delicious food and Greek music and dancing.
  • When: Thursday, October 13-Saturday, October 15 | 10:30AM-9:30PM
  • Where: Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Cost: Free admission

2. Alabama Workplace Evolution: Navigating Mental Health and Substance Use

  • Why go: This conference is helping employers address mental health, substance use and recovery in the workplace by equipping them with the knowledge to start employee programs and policies for a healthy workforce.
  • When: Friday, October 14 | 8:30AM-4PM
  • Where: Jefferson State Community College, 4801 Jaguar Drive Judy Merritt Building, Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Cost: $97-108
  • Buy tickets

3. Overnight Adventure with The Chamber of Secrets

  • Why go: Spend the night in Bham’s beloved science museum, explore McWane’s must-see exhibits, watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at McWane’s IMAX Dome Theater and chow down on pizza + snacks.
  • When: Friday, October 14 | 5PM-8AM
  • Where: McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost: $60 per person (includes admission to McWane, pizza, breakfast + IMAX tickets to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)
  • Reserve your spot

4. Harry Potter Day

  • Why go: Be Harry Potter for the day + attend Hogwarts classes, including Accio Science, Care of Magical Creatures + Ollivander’s Wand Workshop at McWane Science Center.
  • When: Saturday, October 15 | 10AM-5PM
  • Where: McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost: General admission to McWane | IMAX Tickets – $10 per person
  • Tickets

5. Hoots and Howls

  • Why go: Dress up and trick-or-treat through the Candy Trail, show off your moves at the Monster Mash dance party, ride on the Red Diamond Express Train and Protective Life Carousel, meet animals + play yard games at this beloved annual event.
  • When: Saturday-Sunday, October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 | 10AM-4PM 
  • Where: The Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
  • Cost: Varies by activity
  • Tickets

6. Grace House Pumpkin Festival

  • Why go: Enjoy family fun, including pumpkins, the “Spider Climb” climbing structure complete with a 45-foot slide, carnival-style games, fun activities, animals, food and candy + prize giveaways.
  • When: Saturday, October 15 | 10AM-1PM
  • Where: Homewood Central Park, 1632 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
  • Cost: Free for adults | $10 for kids

7. Little Red’s Most Unusual Day

  • Why go: Get ready to laugh with the whole family at this retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood story with the music of J. Offenbach and G. Rossini.
  • When: Saturday, October 15 | 10:30AM + 12:30AM
  • Where: Avondale Amphitheater, 3839 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • Cost: $10 for adults | Kids under 18 are free
  • Buy tickets

8. Funk & Slide

  • Why go: Groove to music from Suaze X DJ Rahdu, eat yummy tacos from Backyard Taco + sip on beer from Birmingham District Brewing.
  • When: Saturday, October 15 | 5PM
  • Where: Birmingham District Brewing, 2201 2nd Ave S, #102, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Cost: Free admission

9. 10th Annual Tall Bike Joust by Storyteller Overland

  • Why go: Bring your family and furry friend to watch one of the craziest spectacles (people jousting on bikes) you’ll ever see + support a good cause.
  • When: Saturday, October 15 | 6PM
  • Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 Fifth Ave. S, Birmingham, Alabama
  • Cost: $20 online or $25 at the door | Kids under 12 are free
  • Buy tickets

10. Trick or Trot 5K

  • Why go: Sweat it out + get in the Halloween spirit at this race benefiting Kid One Transport. Do you have a creative costume? You could win a prize!
  • When: Sunday, October 16-22 | In-Person 5K, 8-10AM
  • Where: Back Forty Beer Company, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • Cost: $30
  • Register

11. Toss Out Ovarian Cancer Cornhole Tournament

  • Why go: Grab your crew to play cornhole + enjoy beer to benefit Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation.
  • When: Sunday, October 16 | 1PM
  • Where: Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • Cost: $40 per team
  • Register

12. Birmingham Punk Rock Flea Market

  • Why go: Shop at over 50 vendors, including vintage, music, oddities, art, collector’s items, records, zines + more. You can also jam out to live music by Saliva Godiva and Angel Fazce.
  • When: Sunday, October 16 | 1-5PM
  • Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • Cost: $5 suggested donation to Fire House Community Arts Center

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