Your guide to what’s open New Years Day + 5 things to do around Birmingham

With only 365 days to make 2023 a year to remember, you may as well start the fun on January 1. If you’re looking for plans (and you didn’t party too hard the night before), here’s a look at what’s open on New Years Day around Birmingham.

1. See incredible animals

There’s no better way to start 2023 than discovering amazing animals at The Birmingham Zoo. Bonus: Glow Wild continues in 2023 from January 1-16. See it while you can!

• Address: 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
• New Years Day Hours: 9AM-4PM
• Cost: Varies by activity
• Tickets
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2. Catch a movie

After binge-watching all those holiday movies in December, you’re likely ready for something brand-new. On New Years Day, local movie theaters are open for biz, so grab a snack and watch the latest must-see.

Here’s a list of nearby theaters open on January 1:

• AMC Summit 16
  • Address: 321 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • Showtimes + Tickets

• AMC Vestavia Hills 10
  • Address: 1911 Kentucky Ave, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
  • Showtimes + Tickets

• AMC Patton Creek 15
  • Address: 4450 Creekside Rd, Birmingham, AL 35244
  • Showtimes + Tickets

• Regal Trussville
  • Address: 5895 Trussville Crossings Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35235
  • Showtimes + Tickets

3. Grab a meal

Want to start the year with a delicious meal? Here are some restaurants open New Years Day:

Bay Leaf

• Address: Five Points: 1024 20th St. S, Unit 101, Birmingham, AL 35205  | 280: 5426 Highway 280, Ste 14 Birmingham, AL 35242
• New Years Day Hours: 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM
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Taj India

• Address: 2226 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
• New Years Day Hours: 11AM-2PM, 5-9PM
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Happy Wok Asian Cuisine

• Where: 1423 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235
• New Years Day Hours: 11AM-9PM
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4. Visit a local park

Fresh air and exercise are two things that will start the new year off right, so head to one of these local parks:

• Railroad Park
  • Address: 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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• Oak Mountain State Park
  • Address: 200 Terrace Dr Pelham, AL 35124
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• Red Mountain Park
  • Address: 2011 Frankfurt Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211
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• Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
  • Address: 3906 Turkey Creek Rd Pinson, AL 35126
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5. Get your bowl on

Start the New Year off with some fun by visiting a local bowling alley. Maybe you’ll even roll an impressive strike! Here are some lanes open January 1:

• Bowlero Riverview
  • Address: 2908 Riverview Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
  • New Years Day Hours: 1-9PM
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• Spare Time Trussville
  • Address: 3600 Roosevelt Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35235
  • New Years Day Hours: 10AM-11PM
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