Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
22 weekend events including the FISE World Series at City Walk Bham (Aug. 7-9)
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Ready for another weekend, Birmingham? From the thrilling FISE World Series kicking off this Friday to a Dragon Boat Race and Festival benefitting Mitchell’s Place, there is no shortage of things to do in the Magic City this weekend.
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Quick look: Birmingham-area weekend events, Aug. 7-9, 2026
Birmingham-area events: Friday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
1. FISE World Series
- What: Get ready for big air in Birmingham! The FISE World Series is here, bringing elite BMX, skateboarding, scootering and more. You’ll witness world-class athletes compete, catch jaw-dropping tricks and experience one of the biggest action sports festivals right here in the Magic City.
- When: Fri., Aug. 7–Sun., Aug. 9, 2026 | Times vary by competition
- Where: City Walk BHAM, 2200 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: Single-day passes: $40+ | Weekend passes: $70+ | Kids ages 8 and under: free admission
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Birmingham-area events: Saturday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
2. Southern Trade Days Hoover
- What: Southern Trade Days takes over the Finley Center at the Hoover Met, and you won’t want to miss out on what this indoor traveling trade show has to offer. Browse a huge variety of vendors with everything from local products and services to sports memorabilia, collectibles, new + vintage finds, antiques, fishing, hunting and outdoor gear. Plus, kids can enjoy free entertainment like face painting, balloon twisting and arcade games.
- When:
- Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 | 10AM–6PM
- Sun, Aug. 9, 2026 | 11AM–5PM
- Where: Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
- Cost: General admission for ages 14+: $10 | Kids (13 and under): free admission
- Cash + payment apps only, no cards
- Tickets are available for purchase at the event
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3. PlantFest Expo
- What: PlantFest Expo is coming to Birmingham, and it’s the perfect opportunity to explore hundreds of rare plants, connect with Southeast growers and shop unique specimens.
- When: Sat, Aug. 8–Sun, Aug. 9, 2026 | 10AM–4PM
- Where: BJCC South Exhibit Hall, 1962 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: Single Day Admission: $12 | 2-day admission: $30 (includes early entry options) | Kids ages 16 and under: Free admission when accompanied by ticketed adult.
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Birmingham-area events: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
4. The Fire We Share — exhibition reception at East Village Arts
- What: Join East Village Arts for this juried art exhibition featuring paintings, photographs, sculptures and more that explore freedom, self-expression and the right to live and create without fear.
- When: Fri. Aug. 7, 2026 | Exhibition Opening Reception: 7PM–9PM
- Where: East Village Arts, 7611 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL, 35206
- Cost: Free admission
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5. Seasick Records presents: Lee Bains, in-store performance + signing
- What: Celebrating his new live album—and first solo album— “FREE SOUTH 2025,” Birmingham-native Lee Bains will be performing at Seasick Records and sticking around after for an album signing.
- When: Fri Aug. 7, 2026 | 6PM
- Where: Seasick Records, 3131 5th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Cost: $17.85
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Birmingham-area events: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
6. T.U.B’s 11th Annual Jerry Celebration
- What: Celebrate the life and music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead with Birmingham band T.U.B (The UnKnamed Band). Join them at Avondale Brewing on Aug. 8 for a night of local brews and all the tie dye you can handle.
- When: Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 | 7PM–10PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Co, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Cost: General admission is $16. Chairs, blankets + dogs allowed
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7. Mitchell’s Place Dragon Boat Race & Festival 2026
- What: Dragon Boat Race & Festival at East Lake Park in Birmingham is a full day of friendly competition, community spirit and mission-driven fun. Benefitting Mitchell’s Place, a non-profit for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, the festival will feature food trucks, a fun-packed kid zone, live music, a vendor market and resources for families and caregivers of children with autism.
- When: Sat, Aug 8, 2026 | 8AM–2:30PM
- Where: East Lake Park, 8101 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35206
- Cost: Free admission to festival | $25 to enter cocktail contest | $20 suggested donation to sample cocktails
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8. Totally Rad Vintage Fest
- What: Experience a nostalgia-fueled day of shopping, complete with vendors specializing in fashion and home goods from the 80s, 90s and Y2K eras. Visitors can also expect a vintage arcade, a Rad Rewind Museum and groovy photo ops.
- When: Sat., Aug. 8, 2026 | 10AM-5PM
- Where: BJCC Exhibition Halls, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: Standard Admission $12.85, Early Entry $30.30
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9. Bulls at the Ballpark 2026
- What: Don’t miss the chance to see a thrilling night of professional bull riding at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Bulls at the Ballpark is bringing 35 PBR RAM Challenger Series contestants to central Alabama for this night of family-friendly, action-packed event.
- When: Sat. Aug. 8, 2026 | 7:30PM
- Where: Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, 100 Ben Chapman Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
- Cost: Kids (5 and under): Free admission | Kids (5-10): $23.50 | General admission: $43.50
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10. Lawson State 2026 Cougar Fest
- What: Celebrate back-to-school season with Lawson State Community College, whether you’re preparing your kid for K-12, heading off to college for the first time or returning to LSCC. Cougar Fest is offering resources and entertainment for the whole family to make the most of the end of summer.
- When: Sat. Aug. 8, 2026 | 11AM-3PM (LSCC new student orientation begins at 10AM)
- Where: Academic Success Center, 3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL 35221
- Cost: Free admission
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11. Community Health Fair + Back to School Giveaway
- What: Get a healthy start to the school year at the Community Health Fair hosted by Birmingham City Council District 5 and the Alpha Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi. Resources from Children’s of Alabama, Jefferson County Department of Health, UAB, Veterans Affairs and more will be available.
- When: Sat., Aug. 8, 2026 | 9AM-2PM
- Where: A. H. Parker High School, 400 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr., Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35204
- Cost: Free admission
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12. Summer Farmers Market at The Grove
- What: Have some final summer fun before school starts at a Summer Farmers Market at The Grove with Birmingham City Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman. There will be free ice cream and matcha, $5 vouchers for the first 25 visitors, free flowers and much more.
- When: Sat., Aug. 8, 2026 | 1:30PM-3:30PM
- Where: The Grove, 200 6th Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
- Cost: Free admission
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13. Cahaba Warehouse Night Bazaar
- What: Cahaba Brewing Company is rolling out a new market series in their recently acquired warehouse space. Support local artists, makers and bakers at this after-dark bazaar.
- When: Sat., Aug. 8, 2026 | 6PM-10PM
- Where: Cahaba Brewing Co., 4500 5th Ave S Bldg C, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Cost: Free Admission
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14. Valley Creek Fall Clean-Up
- What: Join in on a community effort to clean up Valley Creek and the surrounding Valley Creek Watershed. Participate in one of six locations: Brighton, Fairfield, Hueytown, Lipscomb, Midfield, and Pleasant Grove.
- When: Sat., Aug. 8, 2026 | 8:30AM-11AM
- Where: Choose one of six participating locations
- Cost: Free to volunteer
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Birmingham-area events: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
15. Avondale Adult Swim
- What: Party in the Backyard at Avondale for free, with DJs, craft beer and a gigantic waterslide! Be sure to leave the kids at home—this event is 21+ only.
- When: Sun. Aug. 9, 2026 | 1PM-7PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Co., 201 41st Street S Birmingham, AL 35222
- Cost: Free admission
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16. National Book Lovers Day Painting Party
- What: Visit Painting with a Twist in Birmingham to celebrate National Book Lovers Day with a customizable guided painting (and sipping) session. The studio provides everything you need to paint, just BYOB, snacks and drinks!
- When: Sun. Aug. 9, 2026 | 5PM-7PM
- Where: Painting with a Twist, 701 Doug Baker Blvd #106, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Cost: $41
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Continuing events in Birmingham
17. Dino Safari at the Birmingham Zoo
- What: Life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs have taken over the Birmingham Zoo, and they’ll be sticking around until November 1! That’s plenty of time for you and your crew to go on a wild adventure filled with interactive experiences and prehistoric fun. When you visit, expect 23 life-sized robotic dinosaurs that move, breathe and roar, fun Dino facts from dedicated dino guides and more. The Birmingham Zoo was also named the #1 attraction in the city.
- When: Now–Nov 1, 2026
- Wed–Sun: 9AM–5PM
- Where: Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Cost: Included in general admission to the Birmingham Zoo
- Adults: $24
- Seniors (60+), Military/First Responders/College Students: $20
- Kids (2–12): $19
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18. Survival of the Slowest (special exhibit)
- What: A real sloth is now at the McWane Science Center! Survival of the Slowest is bringing live animal encounters and interactive fun that show how being a little bit slower than most (or a bit unusual) can be a superpower in the wild. Bonus: This exhibit is for all ages, so bring the whole family and spend the day exploring.
- When: Now–Dec. 2026
- Wed–Fri 9AM–5PM
- Sat 10AM–5PM
- Sun 12–5PM
- Where: McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: General admission to McWane
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19. Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History + Natural Beauty
- What: Vulcan Park & Museum is honoring America’s 250th by spotlighting Alabama changemakers—past and present—who helped shape the state and country. From Calvin McGhee and Carrie Tuggle to Virginia Durr, Clyde Foster, Ashley M. Jones and Dr. Carlos E. Alemán, the display highlights powerful stories that are often overlooked. It all comes together around a striking tree installation that shows just how deep Alabama’s roots run.
- When: Now–Jan 2027
- Sun–Thurs 10AM–8PM
- Fri–Sat 10AM–9PM
- Where: Vulcan Park & Museum, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Cost: $8
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20. Birmingham Restaurant Week
- What: Birmingham Restaurant Week is in full swing. Now through Saturday, August 8, this popular premier dining-out event highlights the Magic City’s food scene with dozens of locally-owned restaurants, cafes, food trucks and bars across Jefferson + Shelby Counties offering specially curated, prix-fixe menus.
- When: Now–Sat, Aug 8, 2026
- Where: Participating Birmingham locations
- Cost: No ticket required | Price varies by restaurant + meal
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21. “Barbecue” the play
- What: Pass the barbecue sauce—this family gathering comes with a few surprises! “Barbecue” explores family, race, identity and the complicated truths that emerge when siblings come together to face a difficult situation.
- When: Fri, July 31, 2026–Sun, Aug. 16, 2026
- Fridays + Saturdays at 7:30PM
- Sunday Matinees at 2:30PM
- Where: Theatre Downtown, 3004 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Cost: General Admission: $30 | Student tickets: $20 | Pay What You Can Nights on Aug. 7, 2026 + Aug. 13, 2026
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22. “All Nighter” the play
- What: Looking for a night at the theatre that will keep you thinking long after the curtain closes? This gripping play takes audiences inside a college all-nighter where friendship, pressure and long-held secrets collide.
- When: Now–Sun, Aug. 9, 2026
- Where: Terrific New Theatre, 2112 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Cost: $30 | Opening night is $40 and includes a post-show reception
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Upcoming events in Birmingham
- Aug. 14: Children’s Aid Society of Alabama Night with the Birmingham Barons—Regions Field
- Aug. 14–15: ¡HICA! Los Barons Night + Job Fair—Regions Field
- Aug. 15: Serenity Rising Community Day—McAlpine Recreation Center
- Aug. 22: Picasso Pets: Wags to Riches benefiting Hand in Paw—Barber Motorsports Museum
- Aug. 22: Birmingham Legion FC vs Sporting Jax—Protective Stadium
- Aug. 23: Pickleball for a Purpose—The Picklr, Vestavia
- Aug. 24–30: 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival 2026—Birmingham-area venues
- Aug. 26: RECLAIMED: Renaissance Runway—Haven Events
- Aug. 28: Benson Boone—Legacy Arena at the BJCC
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