Think there’s nothing to do in Birmingham? We disagree

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City Walk BHAM Pickleball 113 Think there's nothing to do in Birmingham? We disagree
Pickleball is one of the many free ways to explore City Walk BHAM! (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Between professional sports, beautiful hiking trails and local classes, there is never a shortage of fun stuff to do around Birmingham—no matter you’re acitivity level.

The best part: Most are free or low-cost! Keep reading for ways to get active, meet new people and try something new all across The Magic City.

Have fun for free in Birmingham

  • hip hop cardio Railroad Park classes USED FOR BCBS APRIL
  • Nicole and Bekah at Avondale Park, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
  • Birmingham Museum of Art
  • Lake Purdy

Trying to explore the city but want to stick to a budget? Bham has just what you’re looking for.

Walking around the park on my lunch break or hiking on the weekends has become one of my favorite ways to see the beauty of Birmingham. And I do it alone!

Go see everything our city has to offer, regardless if anyone joins you.

Get out + about in the Magic City

  • Stallions football 2024
  • The Birmingham Zoo
  • Community soccer team
  • Vulcan after tunes 2019

Maybe you’re a huge sports fan and want to support your local teams, or maybe you’d rather explore Birmingham’s art and literary scene—whatever you’re wanting to do, Birmingham has plenty of options.

Master a skill or learn something new

  • art classes
  • Mason Music
  • Gladys Improv

From pottery classes to learning a new language, there are plenty of ways around town for you test your knowledge, master a skill and have fun.

Check out some classes you can take around town:

The Magic City is a place to get out of your comfort zone. Eat lunch alone, introduce yourself to that person, invite someone new to coffee. Whatever it is, Birmingham is the perfect city to try it.

What’s your favorite thing to do in Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow + let us know what we missed!

Callie Morrison
Callie Morrison
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