10 weekend events in Birmingham including speakeasy pop-up and national bird day festivities Jan. 3-5

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January 5th is National Bird Day. Celebrate at Oak Mountain State Park. (The Bama Buzz)

Looking for your weekend plans? Check out these 10 exciting events happening across Birmingham, January 3 through January 5, including a speakeasy pop-up at Ferus Ale’s, kids jersey night with the Birmingham Bulls and a live bird encounter to celebrate National Bird Day!

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Continuing Events

1. Magic of Model Trains @ McWane Science Center

Magic of Model Trains, McWane
Just one of the many locomotive experiences at the Magic of Model Trains. (Mack McCollum / Bham Now)
  • What: The beloved model train display is back in Birmingham for its 19th year. Explore model trains of every shape + size, ride the McWane Train + more.
  • When: Saturday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025
  • Cost: General Admission to the McWane Science Center
  • Details

2. Glow Wild @ The Birmingham Zoo

Glow Wild
It’s LIT at The Birmingham Zoo. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
  • What: Spend the night strolling past stunning illuminated lanterns during this unforgettable annual event.
  • When: Now-Jan. 20 2025
  • Cost: Adults $13.95-$23.95 | Children (ages 2+) $10.95-$14.95 | Children (under age 2) FREE
  • Details

3. Magic of Lights @ Alabama Adventure

Alabama Adventure
Magic of Lights at Alabama Adventure (Alabama Adventure)
  • What: Enjoy a stellar drive-through holiday light show this season at Alabama Adventure.
  • When: Now-January 4, 2025 | Monday-Thursday 5:30-9PM + Friday-Sunday 5:30-10PM
  • Cost: Standard Vehicle $24 | Limo/Party Bus $50
  • Details

Friday, Jan. 3 events in Birmingham

4. The Speak Easy – A Pop-Up Bar @ Ferus Ale’s

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Grab some food and drinks at Ferus Ale’s pop-up speakeasy. (Matthew Niblett for Bham Now)
  • What: Grab some delicious food and drinks at Ferus Ale’s exclusive pop-up speakeasy for a truly unique experience.
  • When: Jan. 3 | 5PM – Jan. 4 | 11PM
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Details

5. Bone-Thugs and Harmony @ Iron City

  • What: See Bone-Thugs and Harmony this Friday at Iron City. Kick off your weekend with some live music!
  • When: Friday, Jan. 3 | 8PM
  • Cost: $45
  • Details

Saturday, Jan. 4 events in Birmingham

6. Kids jersey night @ Pelham Civic Complex

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  • What: The first 1,000 kids ages 14 and under will receive a free Bulls replica jersey!
  • When: Saturday, Jan. 4 | 7PM
  • Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
  • Details

7. Public Star Party @ Oak Mountain State Park

  • What: Public Star Party at Oak Mountain State Park and enjoy a night of stargazing under the Alabama sky!
  • When: Saturday Jan. 4 | 6-10:30PM
  • Cost: Admission to the park
  • Details

8. Goat Yoga @ Goat Yoga BHM

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  • What: Join Goat Yoga BHM for a fun and relaxing session of goat yoga, where playful goats roam freely while you stretch and unwind.
  • When: Saturday, Jan. 4 | 2-3PM
  • Cost: Ticket prices vary
  • Details

Sunday, Jan 5 events in Birmingham

9. Live bird encounter @ Oak Mountain State Park

  • What: Celebrate National Bird Day this Sunday at Oak Mountain State Park with exciting bird encounters and a chance to connect with our feathered friends!
  • When: Sunday, Jan. 5 | 3-4PM
  • Cost: Admission to the park
  • Details

10. Phillip McCain @ Rio’s

  • What: Phillip McCain comes to Rio’s on Jan 5 for Sunday Funday. Enjoy live music, drink a bloody mary or mimosa, and delicious food!
  • When: Sunday, Jan. 5 | 3-6PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

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