15 weekend events, including The Magic City Classic at Legion Field—Oct. 25-27

A spirited weekend is ahead, Birmingham. Don’t miss the Magic City Classic, a special STARS production at the Virginia Samford Theatre and lots of Halloween-inspired events, October 25-27.

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College Football Schedule

• Miles College at Benedict—Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1PM
• Samford at The Citadel—Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1PM
• Auburn at Kentucky—Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6:45PM
• Alabama vs Missouri —Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:45PM

Thursday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 27 events in Birmingham

1. Twelfth Night @ Virginia Samford Theatre

• What: Head to the theatre for great comedy including practical jokes, clever disguises + serious crushes as a pair of shipwrecked siblings try to reunite in Illyria. 
• When: Thursday, Oct. 24 | 7PM
• Saturday, Oct. 26 + Sunday, Oct. 27 | 2:30PM
• Cost: $24-$29
• Details

2. Shop, Save, + Share @ Greater Birmingham Area Stores

• What: Don’t miss your chance to Shop Save & Share during this special fundraiser. Along with scoring great deals at stores across the Greater Birmingham Area, you’ll be giving back to the community at the same time.
• When: Now-Sunday, Oct .27
• Cost: $40 per shopping card
• Details

Friday, Oct. 25 + Saturday, Oct. 26 events in Birmingham

3. Izcaray: 10 Years Remembered @ Alys Stephens Center – Jemison’s Concert Hall

• What: Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular anniversary concert honoring Carlos Izcaray’s 10 years as Music Director of the ASO. The program features iconic works of Maestro Izcaray conducted during his opening concert in 2013 + more.
• When: Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7PM
• Cost: $10-$76
• Details

4. Vulcan’s Spookypants @ Birmingham Festival Theatre

• What: Put on your Halloween costume and enjoy a night full of laughs with some of Birmingham’s most talented improv performers.
• When: Friday, Oct. 25 + Saturday, Oct. 26 | 8PM
• Cost: $12.75
• Details

Friday, Oct. 25 events in Birmingham

5. Tricks for Treats @ Greater Birmingham Humane Society 

• What: Follow spooky tour guides from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society on a fun trick-or-treating tour. You’ll meet sweet pets up for adoption along the way.
• When: Friday, October 25 | 6-8PM
• Cost: Pet food donation required for entry.
• Details

6. Hocus Pocus @ Alabama Theatre

• What: Don’t miss the fan-favorite Hocus Pocus at the Alabama Theatre! The show will begin with an organ presentation + sing-a-long, plus a Hocus Pocus costume contest immediately following the film.
• When: Friday, Oct. 25 | 7PM
• Cost: $13
• Details

Saturday, Oct. 26 events in Birmingham

7. Farmers Market @ Pepper Place

• What: Spend your Saturday morning at this weekly market supporting local farmers, crafters + artisans.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7AM-Noon
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

8. Homegrown Habitat – Birmingham Area Native Plant Group

• What: Discover a variety of plants while stocking your garden with everything from Brown-eyed Susan to Cherokee Sedge.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10AM-2PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

9. Nature Drawing: Autumnal Botanical Illustrations @ Birmingham Museum of Art

• What: Check out the Sculpture Garden at the Birmingham Museum of Art during this family-friendly program. You’ll learn how botanical illustrations have shaped both art and science, plus get to create your own nature drawings. 
• When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10:30-11AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

10. The Magic City Classic @ Legion Field

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• What: The Magic City Classic returns with the largest HBCU football game in the country—right here in Birmingham. Take part in a full day of events, including a spirited parade, a pregame tailgate party with giveaways + the 83rd annual football clash between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 26
  • Parade: 8AM
  • Tailgate: 10AM-2PM
  • Game: 2:30PM
• Cost: General Admission Game Ticket $25 | Reserved Game Ticket $35
• Details

11. Hoots & Howls Daytime Halloween Festival @ Birmingham Zoo 

• What: Grab the kiddos, it’s time to trick-or-treat around the Zoo during the annual Hoots & Howls event. Along with getting candy, there will be activities like a costume contest, a spooky science experiment and scavenger hunt.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10AM-4PM
• Cost: General Admission to the Birmingham Zoo | Candy trail wristband $10
• Details

12. Franks N’ Steins @ Cahaba Brewing Co. 

• What: Slip on your best Halloween costume for an Oktoberfest-inspired event on Saturday, October 26. There will be stein hoisting, a hot dog eating contest, trick or treating + live music. 
• When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Noon-5PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

13. The Official Halloween Bar Crawl @ Tin Roof

• What: Join the Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26 at some of Birmingham’s favorite dives like Hi-Wire Brewing, Mojo Pub and TrimTab Brewing. There will be food + drink specials, a costume contest with a $1,000 cash prize + more.
• When: Saturday, October 26 | 4PM
• Cost: Group $10 | Single $15
• Details

Sunday, Oct. 27

14. The Phantom of the Opera @ Alabama Theatre

• What: See this 1925 silent film classic at the Alabama Theatre. Tom Helms will be at the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ playing his original score. 
• When: Sunday, Oct. 27 | 2PM
• Cost: $16
• Details

15. 7th annual Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K/1 Mile Fun Run @ Crestline Elementary

• What: Lace up your sneakers to raise funds + awareness for local, lifesaving breast cancer research. The race includes a 5K + “Dolly Dash” 1-mile fun run. Post-race activities include refreshments + field games like face painting, music + inflatables. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1-5PM
• Cost: Adults (13+) $35 | Kids (4-12) $25 | Children 3 and under – free admission
• Details

More events ahead in Birmingham

• Inspired by Alabama Concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra—Oct. 30
• Vulcan’s Spooktacular—Oct. 31
• UAB Champions for our Children benefiting Children’s Harbor—Nov. 2
• Moss Rock Festival—Nov. 2-3
• Family Fun Day at The J—Nov. 3

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