16 weekend events, including opening weekend for the Birmingham Barons, April 4-6

A lively weekend is ahead, Birmingham! See the Barons’ first pitch of the season, take a ride on the Ferris wheel at the Oak Mountain State Fair, attend the grand opening of Up-Down Arcade Bar and more, April 4-6.

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Birmingham events—Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6

1. Birmingham Barons vs Knoxville @ Regions Field

• What: It’s opening weekend for the Birmingham Barons! Cheer them on as they play the Knoxville Smokies in three exciting games.
• When: 
  • Friday, April 4 | 7PM
  • Saturday, April 5 | 6:30PM
  • Sunday, April 6 | 4PM
• Cost: $13+
• Details

2. Disney’s Freaky Friday @ Red Mountain Theatre

• What: Join Red Mountain Theatre (RMT) for this spirited production of “Disney’s Freaky Friday.” The cast brings a fresh look at the beloved classic that features a mother and her teen daughter who magically swap bodies for one wild, emotional and heartfelt day. Fun fact: This is RMT’s second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre.
• When: Friday, April 4-Saturday, April 19
  • Thursday-Saturday nights 7:30PM
  • Saturday + Sunday Matinees 2PM
• Cost: $40+ | Discounts for children under 12
• Details

3. MotoAmerica Superbikes @ Barber Motorsports Park 

• What: Spend the weekend at the race track! Watch superbikes battle on a 2.38-mile course, check out the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and enjoy demo rides, a kids’ zone + more. 
• When: Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6 | Gate opens each day at 8AM
• Cost: 
  • 3-Day general admission $100
  • Friday general admission $35
  • Saturday + Sunday general admission $65
  • Kids 15 and under, free admission with ticketed adult
• Details

4. Spring 2025 Oak Mountain State Fair @ Oak Mountain State Park

• What: Grab your family and friends for a night full of carnival entertainment. Expect thrilling rides and interesting attractions, plus all your favorite fair foods like corn dogs, funnel cakes and cotton candy. Bonus: Parking is free!
• When: Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6 | 5:30PM-Close
• Cost:
  • General Admission $10
  • Wristbands $30 (Wednesday-Thursday)
  • Wristbands $35 (Friday-Sunday)
• Details

5. Alabama Spotlight: Big Fish (2003) @ Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema 

• What: Sidewalk Film spotlights Alabama films this weekend with the 2003 must-see Big Fish. If you haven’t seen it before, the film tells the story of a frustrated son who tries to distinguish fact from fiction in the life of his father, a teller of tall tales. You’ll see notable Alabama locations, too, including Montgomery, Wetumpka and Jackson Lake Island.
• When: 
  • Friday, April 4 | 2:15PM + 7:15PM
  • Saturday, April 5 | 10:45AM + 6:30PM
  • Sunday, April 6 | 10:45AM + 7:15PM
• Cost: 
  • Evening shows: Adults $10.75 | Kids (12 + under) $9 | Seniors (65+) $9
  • Maintee: Adult $7.75 | Kids (12 + under) $6 | Seniors (65+) $6
• Details

Birmingham events—Friday, April 4

6. Grand Opening @ Up-Down Arcade Bar

• What: Head to Birmingham’s Parkside district this Friday for the highly-anticipated opening of Up-Down Arcade Bar. Here’s what you can expect:
  • 60 different arcade games, pinball machines, skeeball alleys + more
  • Bar with cocktails, craft beer (including options from local breweries) + pizza by the slice
• When: Friday, April 4 | 6PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

7. Annual Plant Sale @ Aldridge Gardens

• What: Find your perfect plants at the Aldridge Gardens Plant Sale this weekend. Local volunteers and gardeners will be available to help with selections and give tips on placement, care and maintenance. Discount: Aldridge Gardens members get 10% off all purchases.
• When: Friday, April 4 | 9AM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

Birmingham events—Saturday, April 5

8. 15th annual Mutt Strut Dog-Friendly 5K & Fun Run @ Homewood Central Park

• What: Grab your pup for this exciting fundraising event benefiting Hand in Paw. This pawsome morning will be filled with upbeat tunes, vibrant 80s/90s outfits + tail-wagging fun. Note: Strollers are allowed on the race course + dogs must be leashed.
• When: Saturday, April 5 | 8AM-12PM
• Cost: 5K $30 | 1-Mile Fun Run $25
• Details

9. 5K Trail Run and Fun Run benefiting Glenwood@ Glenwood Campus

• What: Run for autism awareness and raise essential funds for Glenwood’s many programs and services. During the 5K race, participants will experience various trails throughout Glenwood’s 363-acre campus; those who prefer paved roads can join the 1K Fun Run. After you reach the finish line, enjoy family-friendly activities.
• When: Saturday, April 5 | 8:30AM
• Cost: $25-40
• Details

10. 70th Birthday Celebration @ The Birmingham Zoo

• What: Celebrate 70 years of the Birmingham Zoo this Saturday. The Zoo’s mighty elephants will enjoy a massive smash cake filled with some of their favorite treats, and you can watch!
• When: Saturday, April 5 | 10:30AM
• Cost: Included in general admission $15.59+
• Details

11. Birmingham Diabetes Walk for Camp Seale Harris @ Veteran’s Park, Meadowbrook

• What: This meaningful event helps raise awareness and funds for kids to attend Camp Seale Harris, a unique camp designed for kids with Type 1 Diabetes. The walk takes place at Veteran’s Park and is perfect for families.
• When: Saturday, April 5 | 10AM-12PM
• Cost: Free to walk
• Details

12. Native Plant Sale @ Red Mountain Park

• What: DYK native plants are both beautiful and beneficial to your landscape? Shop this annual Native Plant Sale to enhance your garden and outdoor spaces this spring. Exclusive perk: Jefferson County Greenways Members get 10% off native plant purchases and early access to the sale.
• When: Every Saturday in April | 10AM-2PM
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

13. End Addiction BHAM Walk @ City Walk BHAM

• What: Lace up your shoes and head to City Walk BHAM on Saturday, April 5. The Addiction Prevention Coalition will host its annual End Addiction BHAM Walk to raise awareness, celebrate recovery and help stomp out substance misuse in Alabama.
• When: Saturday, April 5
• Check-in/Registration 10AM | Program begins 11AM
• Cost: 
  • Free to attend + walk
  • $35 to receive a T-shirt, an “I’m Walking For” lanyard + more swag
• Details

14. Great Birmingham Bake Off @ Cahaba Brewing Company

• What: Need a good reason to spend a Saturday eating cookies? The Great Birmingham Bake Off is it! Hosted by Workshops Empowerment Inc.’s Junior Board, this tasty gathering lets you sample delicious baked goods made by competing teams of local bakers. There will also be live music and food trucks if you want to eat before you treat. 
• When: Saturday, April 5 | 2-4PM
• Cost:
  • Regular ticket: $20—sample each competing baked good, vote for people’s choice award + get a free drink from Cahaba Brewing Co.
  • T-shirt ticket: $45—all of the perks above, plus a Bake Off T-shirt
  • Kids under 10: FREE
• Details

15. Homewood Public Library Foundation Block Party @ Homewood Public Library

• What: Support the Homewood Public Library this Saturday during their family-friendly fundraiser. Your ticket includes food samples from local restaurants, beverages and fun kids’ activities. 
• When: Saturday, April 5 | 5-7:30PM
• Cost: Adults (21+) $25 | Kids (4-20) $10 | Children under 4, free admission with purchase of an adult ticket
• Details

Birmingham events—Sunday, April 6

16. Bluegrass at the Park @ Oak Mountain State Park

• What: In need of a low-key evening where you can chill with friends while listening to music and playing your own? You’ll enjoy this gathering of bluegrass artists as they come together to network and share their love of music. 
• When: Sunday, April 6 | 2PM
• Cost: Free admission, must pay parking fees
• Details

More events in Birmingham

• April 8: UAB’s Department of Art and Art History’s BFA Student juried exhibition @ Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts
• April 8: UAB Jazz Ensemble @ UAB’s Alys Stephens Center
• April 10-13: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? @ Virginia Samford Theatre
• April 11-12: Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens
• April 11-13: Magic City Performing Arts presents Swan Lake @ Lyric Fine Arts Theatre
• April 12: 4th annual Young Entrepreneurs Day @ Shades Valley High School gymnasium
• April 13: Easter Eggs-perience Egg Hunt @Ruffner Park Sports Complex
• April 26: Música de Mariachi: A night of vibrance and fun @ BJCC Concert Hall
• May 23: Adult Only Night @ Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure

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