8 weekend events in Birmingham including Moss Rock Festival—Nov. 2-Nov. 5

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Moss Rock Festival (Moss Rock Festival)
Moss Rock Festival (Moss Rock Festival)

It’s time to make those weekend plans, Bham! Check out these fun happenings like Moss Rock Festival, Christmas Village and more happening now-Sunday, November 5.

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Weekend Events in Birmingham

Christmas Village Festival at the BJCC
The Alabama tradition is back for its 42nd year. (Christmas Village Festival)

1. Cruz Ortiz: Shifting Between the Suns

  • What: Visit the newest exhibit at Scott Miller Projects presented by artist Cruz Oritz. You’ll view the stunning portraiture and figuration throughout Ortiz’s work as it explores snapshots of cosmic phenomenon. 
  • When: Thursday, November 2-Saturday, December 2
  • Where: Scott Miller Projects
  • Cost: Free admission

2. 21st annual Día de los Muertos festival

  • What: Honor this Mexican holiday that celebrates the souls of deceased relatives.
  • When: Now-Friday, November 3, 4-10PM
  • Where: Sloss Furnaces
  • Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate | Children 12 + under are free
  • Tickets

3. Christmas Village Festival

  • What: Christmas Village Festival brings families and friends together to help ring in the holiday season. Featuring 720 booths with vendors from across the US, you’ll find a variety of gifts from arts and crafts to clothing, jewelry and food.
  • When: Now-Saturday, November 4, 10AM-7PM | Sunday, November 5, Noon-5PM
  • Where: The BJCC
  • Cost: Adults – $15 | Children (Age 6-12) – $5
  • Tickets available at door

4. Walking to Remember

  • What: Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama is hosting their annual Walking to Remember event this Saturday, November 4 featuring carnival-themed foods and activities. 
  • When: Saturday, November 4 | 9-11AM
  • Where: Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama
  • Cost: Registration is free with donation
  • Register

5. Royalty for a Day: Tea Party Fundraiser for Children

  • What: Hear ye! Hear ye! Dress in your fanciest attire and join a fun royal tea party benefitting Alabama Game Changers. 
  • When: Saturday, November, 4 | 9:30AM-12:30PM
  • Where: Alabama Game Changers
  • Cost: $35
  • Tickets

6. Moss Rock Festival

  • What: Immerse yourself in a world of creativity at Moss Rock Festival 2023. The highly anticipated fall weekend will return outdoors at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex for an engaging, explorative experience with a focus on nature, smart living, art, design and birds.
  • When: Saturday, November 4, 10AM-5PM | Sunday, November 5 ,10AM-4PM
  • Where: Hoover Metropolitan Complex
  • Cost: Includes admission both Saturday & Sunday | Advance Tickets – $11 | Tickets at door – $15 | Kids 16 + under – free
  • Tickets

7. Birdsong Farmers Market

  • What: Visit this laid-back farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods and food vendors. 
  • When: Saturday, November 4 | 7AM-Noon
  • Where: Automatic Seafood
  • Cost: Free admission

8. Out of the Darkness Birmingham Walk

  • What: Send a message of hope by taking part in the Out of the Darkness Birmingham Walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Funds raised will provide care and support for those who’ve lost loved ones to suicide, education programs, advocacy and scientific research that will help us learn more about how to save lives from this leading cause of death.
  • When: Sunday, November 5 | 1-5PM
  • Where: Veterans Park
  • Cost: Registration free with donation
  • Register

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Lauryn Stinson
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