Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
7 exciting weekend events in The Magic City including a Caribbean food festival—June 9-11
Friday is just around the corner and Birmingham is never short on fun weekend events to attend. From an afternoon of shopping to music and dance festivals, we have you covered for your perfect weekend in favorite city.
Weekend Events
1. So So Spiffy June Shopping Shindig
- What: Shop this annual So So Spiffy warehouse sale for fab home decor. You’ll find brand-new pieces at discount prices, like antiques, couches, lamps and more.
- When: Friday, June 9, Noon-6PM | Saturday, June 10, 10AM-6PM
- Where: So So Spiffy
- Cost: Free
2. SPECTRA
- What: Join Gradient Dance and see a spectrum of dance styles from four local Birmingham choreographers + more.
- When: Friday, June 9, 6:30PM | Saturday, June 10, 2PM + 6:30PM
- Where: Lumi
- Cost: $18+
- Tickets
3. Fleet Feet The Big Race
- What: Celebrate this year’s 5K Global Running Day race to celebrate the comradery of running. After the race, you can attend the after-party with prizes, raffles + more. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Children’s S.H.I.N.E. Clinic to help fight childhood and adolescent obesity.
- When: Saturday, June 10 | 7:30-10AM
- Where: Fleet Feet Birmingham
- Cost: $20
- Register
4. Hike for Hope
- What: Hike for hope and help create a culture that’s smart about mental health. Taking place along one of Red Mountain Park’s beautiful trails, you’ll be supporting Alabama’s Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
- When: Saturday, June 10 | 10AM-1PM
- Where: Red Mountain Park
- Cost: Free to walk
- Register
5. Caribbean Food and Music Festival
- What: Celebrate family-friendly Caribbean culture with the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization. There will be live bands, dancing, food + more. A parade will kick off at noon from the Bessemer Hall of History and will end in DeBardeleben Park.
- When: Saturday, June 10 | 11AM-9PM
- Where: DeBardeleben Park
- Cost: Free
6. Father-Daughter Fun Day
- What: Join GirlsSpring for a father-daughter date in The Magic City. It will be an afternoon of music, games, food + more.
- When: Saturday, June 10 | Noon-3PM
- Where: Artplay
- Cost: Free
- Register
7. Sunday Funday at Redmont Distilling
- What: Redmont Distilling Company will be hosting its first-ever, “Birmingham Restaurant and Bar Industry Appreciation Day” to celebrate the local industries that make Birmingham as diverse and welcoming as it is. There will be games, contests, food + drinks.
- When: Sunday, June 11 | 2:30-7PM
- Where: Redmont Distilling Company
- Cost: Free for restaurant industry employees.
- DM @redmontvodka on Instagram and let them know your staff is coming.
Looking Ahead
- When: Sunday, June 18 | 1-6PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Company
- Cost: $10
- Tickets
- When: Saturday, June 17, 11AM-5PM
- Where: Gardendale Exhibition Hall
- Cost: Free
- When: Saturday, June 17 | 2-9PM
- Where: Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Wynfrey Hotel
- Cost: $20-$150
- Tickets
Which one of these weekend events are you planning to attend? Let us know on Facebook + Instagram!
