Reviewed by: Grace Howard
18 weekend events including Día de los Muertos + Moss Rock Festival—Nov. 1-3
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It’s the first weekend of November and Birmingham is celebrating with lots of events. From the annual Moss Rock Festival to fall markets and a huge bridal and wedding expo, plan now for November 1-3.
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College football schedule
- Auburn cs Vanderbilt—Saturday, Nov. 2 at 11:45AM
- UAB vs Tulsa—Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1:30PM
- Miles College vs Morehouse—Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2PM
- Samford vs Wofford—Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2PM
All Weekend—Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3 events in Birmingham
1. City Walk Social Happy Hour @ City Walk Bham
- What: Every weekend, City Walk BHAM features a social happy hour where you can hang out with friends and family. There is also a Live Trivia event every Sunday.
- When: Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3 | 4-8PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
Friday, Nov. 1 events in Birmingham
2. Storytime at the Gardens @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- What: Your preschooler will love this sweet storytime in the Southern Living Garden at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. After the story, stick around for a fun nature activity.
- When: Friday, Nov. 1 | 10-11AM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
3. Day of the Dead @ Virginia Samford Theatre
- What: Experience an all-new + wholly unique collaboration by Virginia Samford Theatre’s Executive Director, Philip Mann. This celebration of life and death will pair the music of The Grateful Dead and traditional Day of the Dead remembrances.
- When: Friday, Nov. 1 | 7:30PM
- Cost: $26
- Details
Saturday, Nov. 2 events in Birmingham
4. Grand Opening Celebration @ The Edge
- What: Don’t miss the official grand opening of The Edge in Homewood. Expect a day full of fun including coffee + donuts, a live acoustic set by Mike Wheeler, a video game truck-zone, face painting by Pinky Fancy Faces + more.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 8AM-9PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
5. Fall Arts and Crafts Bazaar @ East Lake United Methodist Church
- What: Browse + buy a variety of handmade goods, homemade food, Christmas gifts + more at this holiday bazaar. Proceeds support the ministries of East Lake UMC including feeding homeless and low income residents in the East Lake neighborhood.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 9AM-1PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
6. Alabama Walk to End Epilepsy @ Railroad Park
- What: Join this in-person or virtual walk to raise awareness + funds to End Epilepsy. Each step taken and dollar raised helps.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 10AM
- Cost: Free to walk
- Details
7. A Nineteenth Century Murder Mystery @ Birmingham Public Library
- What: Join in on this local lecture exploring the events surrounding one of Birmingham’s most infamous murder mysteries from December 1888.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 11AM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
8. Makers Market @ Red Bird Produce
- What: Celebrate the fall season at this local makers market. Browse goods, see demos + hear live music by Stephen Collins and Mac Spencer.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 11AM-3PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
9. Día de los Muertos Número 22 @ Sloss Furnaces
- What: Mark your calendars for this vibrant festival at Sloss Furnaces. At this annual event by Bare Hands, Inc., you’ll discover an immersive cultural Day of the Dead celebration. Expect large-scale art installations, lively music + dance performances, food + drinks and stunning costumes.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 3-11PM
- Cost: Advance $15 | Day of $20 | Kids (12 and under) FREE
- Details
10. UAB’s ‘Champions for our Children’ @ Protective Stadium
- What: Head to Protective Stadium for this 8th annual event taking place during UAB’s Homecoming game. Each UAB football player will wear a special jersey during the game representing the name of a seriously ill child served by Children’s Harbor.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 1:30PM
- Cost: Adult $7 | Kids $5
- Details
11. The Dinner Detective @ Marriott Birmingham
- What: This interactive comedy murder mystery dinner lets you try and solve a hilarious true crime mystery while feasting on a delicious meal. Beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight– you may even find yourself as a prime suspect.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 2 | 6-9PM
- Cost: $61.99
- Details
Saturday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 3 events in Birmingham
12. Moss Rock Festival @ The Hoover Met
- What: The 19th annual Moss Rock Festival is coming to a new spot at the Hoover Met! From November 2-3, spend the weekend with nature, art, creativity, plus local eats, live performances + so much more.
- When: Saturday, November 2, 10AM-5PM | Sunday, November 3,10AM-4PM
- Cost: Includes admission both Saturday + Sunday | Advance Tickets $12 | Tickets at door $15 | Kids (18 + under) FREE
- Details
Sunday, Nov. 3 events in Birmingham
13. Family Fun Day @ Levite Jewish Community Center
- What: LJCC’s upcoming Family Fun Day is the perfect place to bring your loved ones for some entertainment this season. There will be a huge list of activities, including a bounce house, door prizes, fitness classes + food trucks.
- When: Sunday, November 3 | 11AM-3PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
14. Birmingham Vegan Fest @ Cahaba Brewing Company
- What: Check out all the best local food trucks, popups + other vegan-friendly vendors across Birmingham. Some you’ll see at the event include Croix Street Vegan, The Lil Bougie Foodie, The Hotdog Stand, Curry’s Corner + King’s Olive Oil Company. There will also be a DJ, face painting + door prizes given away every hour. (Bonus: Cahaba Brewing Company will offer cocktails, mocktails + nonalcoholic beers—all vegan.)
- When: Sunday, Nov. 3 | 11AM-5PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
15. Alabama Bridal & Wedding Expo @ The BJCC
- What: Getting ready to say “I do”? This is the ultimate event for everything you need to make your upcoming wedding fabulous, from caterers and florists to makeup artists and photographers.
- When: Sunday, Nov. 3 | 12PM
- Cost: Free with online registration | At door $10
- Details
16. Opera Birmingham’s The Little Mermaid @ UAB’s Alys Stephens Center
- What: You won’t want to miss Opera Birmingham’s The Little Mermaid this November. They’ll take you on a magical tale with breathtaking melodies with music by Antonin Dvorak.
- When: Sunday, Nov. 3 | 4PM
- Cost: Pay what you can
- Details
17. Central Alabama Out of the Darkness Walk @ Veterans Park Hoover
- What: Walk to raise awareness + funds about suicide on Sunday, November 3 in Hoover. Your support will benefit the Central Alabama Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
- When: Sunday, Nov. 3 | Registration 1PM, Programming begins at 2:30PM
- Cost: Free to walk
- Details
More events in Birmingham
- Christmas Village at the BJCC—Nov. 6-10
- So So Spiffy Shopping Shindig—Nov. 8-9
- Veterans Day Parade—Nov. 11
- Association Foundation of Professionals Alabama’s National Philanthropy Day—Nov. 15
- P!NK @ The BJCC—Nov. 16
- Market Noel—Nov. 20-23
- Diamonds Direct Holiday Showcase—Nov. 23-24
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