12 Memorial Day Weekend events in Birmingham like Symphony in the Summer—May 24-27

It’s time for a long Memorial Day Weekend. Here’s what’s happening May 24-27 around Birmingham.

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Make sure you make your Memorial Day Weekend plans—check out our guide for what’s happening.

1. You Build It! @ McWane Science Center

• What: Head to the 3rd floor of McWane’s Adventure Halls for this immersive STEAM exhibit. Featuring a construction-zone theme, it offers workshops, build tables + design challenges for all ages.
• When: Friday, May 24, 9AM-5PM | Saturday, May 25, 10AM-5PM | Sunday, May 26, Noon-5PM
• Cost: Included in general admission to McWane
• Details

2. The Farmers Market @ Pepper Place

• What: Shop fresh produce + more while supporting Alabama’s farms at this fun weekly market.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | 7AM-Noon
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

3. Trussville Fresh Farmers Market + Fresh Tunes @ Trussville Entertainment District

• What: Visit this weekly market for fresh food, local crafters, live music + more.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | 8AM-Noon
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

4. Disney Movie Masterpieces: Tomorrowland (2015) @ Birmingham Museum of Art

• What: Check out an immersive showing of the futuristic film Tomorrowland. After the movie, you can take home a Tomorrowland art kit to create your own futuristic landscapes + inventions.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | Noon-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

5. Salsa Showdown @ Cahaba Brewing Company

• What: Stuff your face with as many chips and salsa, queso, guac + specialty dips as you can stand during this delicious event benefiting Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | 2-6PM
• Cost: $20 in advance | $25 at the door | Kids 5 and under enter free
• Details

6. Seedfest Community Festival @ Downtown Birmingham Theater District

• What: Attend this event for a day of inspiring local + national talent, music, food + free services like health screenings and a clothing drive for those in need.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | 2-7PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

7. The Modern Green Book Marketplace @ City Walk Bham

• What: Discover some of Bham’s Black-owned businesses, food trucks, DJs + live bands.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | 4-8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

8. Punk Rock Art Show @ True Story Brewing Company

• What: Hit up this fun event featuring awesome vendors + rad bands like Evil Eye and Ds120.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | 6PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

 9. Symphony in the Summer @ Railroad Park

• What: This beloved outdoor event features 3 days of beautiful music from the Alabama Symphony Orchestra—for free!
• When: Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 | 7:30PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

10. Saturn Space Prom @ Saturn

• What: Go intergalactic during Saturn’s first annual Space Prom on Saturday, May 25. There will be performances by DJ Andromeda, DJ Updog, DJ Paula Slaydeez and Seriously, as well as professional photos, prizes + more.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | 9PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

11. Bedhead & Varsity Blues @ The Nick

• What: Rock out at The Nick this Saturday, May 25 with Auburn band Bedhead & Varsity Blues. Must be 21+ to attend.
• When: Saturday, May 25 | 10PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

12. 205 R&B Brunch Festival @ Cahaba Brewing Company

• What: Enjoy brunch at this family-friendly event with eats and drinks from great food vendors, plus live music with 5 different DJs dropping beats.
• When: Sunday. May 26 | 11AM-8PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

Make sure you make your Memorial Day Weekend plans—check out our guide for what’s happening.

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