21 weekend events in Birmingham: Moss Rock, Jonas Brothers + more, Nov. 5–8, 2026

Don’t let the weekend sneak up on you, Birmingham. From art festivals to holiday shopping, nature events, fundraisers and more, keep scrolling to see 21 things you’ll love to do in the Magic City, Nov. 5–8, 2026.

Check out these other guides to see what’s happening around Birmingham:

• Find fun events happening all month long with our November event guide
• Rock out with these local November 2026 concerts

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Multi-day events

1. Christmas Village Festival

• What: You won’t want to miss this festive shopping opportunity. Birmingham’s annual Christmas Village Festival returns to the BJCC featuring over 750 vendors, holiday treats and an appearance from Santa himself. Get your Christmas gift and decor shopping done in one place at this massive, four-day market.
• When: Thurs, Nov. 5–Sun, Nov. 8, 2026
  • Thursday–Saturday: 10AM–7PM
  • Sunday: 12PM–5PM
• Where: The BJCC, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: 
  • Adult: $18
  • Kids 5 & under: FREE
  • More details + tickets

2. Moss Rock Festival

• What: Bring the whole family out for this fall tradition of art, nature, collaboration, sustainability and smart living. The 21st annual Moss Rock Festival is stacked with fan-favorite activities like the Beer Garden, tree sapling giveaways, special exhibitions, ways to support local environmental initiatives and so much more.
• When: Sat, Nov. 7, 2026, 10AM–5PM | Sun, Nov. 8, 2026, 10AM–4PM
  • Beer Garden hours: 12PM–3PM on Saturday + Sunday
• Where: Hoover Metropolitan Complex, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
• Cost: Tickets available in advance + at gate
  • Adult admission (without Beer Garden): $13 in advance, $15 at the gate (one ticket includes Saturday + Sunday access)
  • Adult admission + Beer Garden (must be 21+):
    • Saturday: $40 in advance, $45 at the gate
    • Sunday: $35 in advance, $40 at the gate
  • Kids 18 & under: FREE admission
• More details + how to get tickets

Thursday events, Nov. 5

3. Downtown Homewood Holiday Open House

• What: Homewood’s most anticipated event of the year is back to celebrate the season with local shopping deals, food and drink specials, festive carolers and photos with Santa. Participating local businesses include Little Professor Bookshop, Tracy-Barrett Interiors, Effie’s and more.
• When: Thurs, Nov. 5, 2026 | 5PM–8PM
• Where: Stone Hollow Farmstead, 2817 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: FREE
• More details

4. Dancing with the Stars of the Magic City

• What: Prepare to be entertained at this annual charity dance competition for First Light, a local nonprofit offering emergency housing to homeless women and families. Choose a team to support, watch the competition live or join the virtual live stream if you can’t be there in person. Either way, your support makes you the real star of the evening. 
• When: Thurs, Nov. 5, 2026 | 6:30PM
• Where: Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: 
  • Livestream: $20
  • General admission: $30
  • Reserved seat: $50
• More details + tickets

5. After Hours Shopping, Thank You Books

• What: Pop in to Thank You Books after hours for a good cause shopping spree, where 10% of sales will go to the Levite Jewish Community Center. Cheese and wine will be provided (for those 21+) so browse the shop, grab a new favorite read or get a head start on holiday shopping for the bookworm in your life. 
• When: Thurs, Nov. 5, 2026 | 6:30–8PM
• Where: Thank You Books, 5502B Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
• Cost: FREE
• More details

Friday events, Nov. 6

6. Greenhouse Workday at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve

• What: Put your green thumb to good use at Turkey Creek’s greenhouse where you can volunteer to help with propagation, weeding, deadheading and other general plant maintenance. All equipment and tools are provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own gloves, pruners or other tools needed to get the job done.
• When: Fri, Nov. 6, 2026 | 9AM–12PM
• Where: Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, 3906 Turkey Creek Rd, Pinson, AL 35126
  • Greenhouse is located up the hill behind the office, to the right once you enter the main gate
• Cost: FREE
• More event details + registration

7. Birmingham Bulls

• What: Support Birmingham’s pro hockey team at their home games, featuring fun activities for fans, merch giveaways and more. The Bulls’ game this Friday is Healthcare Hero Night where you’ll be celebrating the healthcare providers who keep our communities running.
• When: Fri, Nov. 6, 2026 | 7PM
• Where: Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124
• Cost: $22+
• More details + how to get tickets

8. Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

• What: This sibling trio of heartthrobs returns to Birmingham for another incredible show. Get ready for the nostalgia as they bring some old fan favorites back to the stage at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
• When: Fri, Nov. 6, 2026 | 7:30PM
• Where: Legacy Arena at the BJCC, 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $65.40+
• More details + tickets

9. 8Ball & MJG with Bun B

• What: Southern hip-hop heads, this one is for you! Legendary Memphis duo 8Ball & MJG are teaming up with Houston rap icon Bun B for an elevated black-tie performance backed by Atlanta’s Renaissance Orchestra.
• When: Fri, Nov. 6, 2026 | 8PM
• Where: BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: Starting at $120.20
• More details + tickets

Saturday events, Nov. 7

10. Crestfest 2026

• What: The annual Crestwood Neighborhood Music Festival is back, transforming front porches into live music venues. The day will feature local vendors, food trucks, live performances from Birmingham-based bands and lots of neighborly appreciation. Bring your family, friends and pets and set up a blanket or some chairs to soak up the sun and good vibes.
• When: Sat, Nov. 7, 2026 | 11AM–5PM
• Where: Crestwood North, 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: FREE
• More details

11. UAB Blazers Football

• What: Cheering on the Blazers at Protective Stadium is a fall Saturday tradition for many folks in Birmingham. Wear your green and cheer as loud as you can as UAB takes on the Charlotte 49ers this weekend. 
• When: Sat, Nov. 7, 2026 | 1PM
• Where: Protective Stadium, 1001 22nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: Varies by seat
• More details + tickets

12. Up Close: Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe

• What: Get up close and personal with the work of Georgia O’Keeffe like never before. The first portion of this class will explore the famous artist’s works, including how she used scale, cropping, simplified form, composition and color to set her works apart. Then, you can pick up your paint brush and choose a floral subject to create your own O’Keeffe-inspired work of art. 
• When: Sat, Nov. 7, 2026 | 2PM–4PM
• Where: Alabama Art Supply, 1006 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: $25
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13. 17th annual Sidewalk $10k Party

• What: This fundraiser is not only a chance to support Sidewalk Cinema and Alabama filmmakers; it’s also a chance for you to win big. Admission to the party includes raffle entries for grand prizes up to $10k, a silent auction of travel plans, local events and Sidewalk experiences and more. You can customize your fundraiser experience based on how much you want to give and which raffles you want to be included in.
• When: Sat, Nov. 7, 2026
  • Dinner (add-on available for purchase): 6PM
  • GA: 7PM
• Where: Workplay, 500 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: $25–$100
• More details + tickets

14. Tracy Lawrence

• What: Texas-born country music star Tracy Lawrence is bringing a catalog full of 90s country staples like “Time Marches On” and “Sticks and Stones” on his No Alibis tour. 
• When: Sat, Nov. 7, 2026 | 7PM
• Where: BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $72.15+
• More details + tickets

15. The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night”

• What: The Emmy Award-winning Fab Four will make you think you’re seeing the Beatles live with their attention to detail and accuracy in playing some of the band’s biggest hits. Hear the iconic soundtrack from “A Hard Day’s Night” in addition to fan-favorite tracks from every album.
• When: Sat, Nov. 7, 2026 | 7:30PM
• Where: Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Avenue N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $47.58+
• More details + tickets

Sunday events, Nov. 8

16. Black Warrior River Cleanup

• What: Give back to the community and help keep our waterways litter-free by volunteering with the Black Warrior Riverkeeper for a trash cleanup event. You are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and clothes that can get dirty. You will be given gloves, a safety vest, grabbers and garbage bags.
• When: Sun, Nov. 8, 2026 | 11AM–1PM
• Where: A.G. Gaston Park, 916 Washington Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
• Cost: FREE
• More details + registration

17. Vegan Fest

• What: Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or just curious about the lifestyle, Birmingham’s fall Vegan Festival will be showcasing good eats and good cause community partners that everyone will love. More than 60 vegan vendors will be there, plus local animal sanctuaries, food banks and live bands.
• When: Sun, Nov. 8, 2026 | 11AM–5PM
• Where: Cahaba Brewing Co., 4500 5th Ave S Bldg C, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: FREE
• More details

Ongoing events

18. “The Humans” at Theatre Downtown

• What: Beginning this Friday, Nov. 6 through Nov. 22, the Tony-Award-winning play “The Humans” by Stephen Karam premieres at Theatre Downtown directed by Dennis McLernon, a recently-retired theatre professor at UAB. The drama of the Blake family takes center stage as their Thanksgiving dinner in a small New York City apartment turns into an anxiety-filled evening of revealing family secrets.
• When: Fri, Nov. 6–Sun, Nov. 22, 2026
  • Fridays + Saturdays: 7:30PM
  • Sundays: 2:30PM
• Where: Theatre Downtown, 3004 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: $30 for adults, $20 for students
• More details + tickets

19. Survival of the Slowest

• 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: 12PM–5PM
• Where: McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: Included in general admission to McWane Science Center
  • Adults (ages 13-64): $20.95 each
  • Kids (ages 2-12): $16.95 each
  • Seniors (ages 65+): $19.95 each
  • Kids (under age 2): Free admission
• More details

20. Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™: The Experience!

• What: Get dolled up in your hottest Barbie pink and maybe just one shoe (because who knows where the other one went?!), then head to McWane Science Center for this exciting experience. Explore six decades of Barbie careers through hands-on activities, meet inspiring women, learn about Barbie creator Ruth Handler and even step inside a life-size Barbie box for the ultimate photo op. Whether you have a kid in their Barbie prime or loved the doll growing up, this is one event you won’t want to miss out on. 
• When: now–Sun, Jan. 10, 2027
  • Wed–Fri: 9AM–5PM
  • Sat: 9AM–5PM
  • Sun: 12PM–5PM 
• Where: McWane Science Center, 200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: Included in general admission to McWane Science Center
  • Adults (ages 13-64): $20.95 each
  • Kids (ages 2-12): $16.95 each
  • Seniors (ages 65+): $19.95 each
  • Kids (under age 2): Free admission
• More details

21. 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
• More details

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