If you’re looking to get outdoors this weekend, Birmingham has much to provide! From visiting the zoo, surveying Birmingham’s natural environments, and maybe even catching a pop fly at the Baron’s game; you shouldn’t have to worry about finding something fun to do this weekend around the Magic City. Read on to find how to fill your weekend schedule!
Zoo Brews
Birmingham Zoo
Friday, May 21 (5-8pm)
What’s better than drinking an ice, cold beer? How about drinking an ice, cold beer at the zoo? The Birmingham Zoo will be holding Zoo Brews this weekend with a “Penny-A-Pour” from local breweries and a wide selection of brews and food made available to visitors! Each taste of local drink will be made available for a penny, with sweet tea and coffee also being available for guests who are under age! The long list of local breweries which will be present at the event includes: Good People Brewing, Avondale Brewing, Fat Bottom Brewing, and many more!
UPDATE: SOLD OUT
Mardi Gras Reclaimed
Benefiting Easter Seals of Birmingham
Highland Park Golf Course
Saturday, May 22 (12-2pm)
With a day full of cocktails and fun activities, why wait for actual Mardi Gras to roll around? Easter Seals of Birmingham will be holding Mardi Gras Reclaimed this Saturday at Highland Park Golf Course. A Virtual Run starts off the event and participants are encouraged to run in their favorite Mardi Gras attire. At noon, golfers will check-in at Highland Golf Course with a shotgun start at 2p.m. With live music, free gifts, and a silent auction sponsored by Diamonds Direct, guests of all ages are encouraged to show up! There's even a chance to win a Mercedes-Benz with a hole-in-one!
Barons vs. Montgomery Biscuits
Regions Field
May 21-23
Get ready for a baseball battle between two of Alabama’s most popular cities! This weekend, the Birmingham Barons will be challenging the Montgomery Biscuits at Regions Field. Gates will open for guests at 6pm, and the first pitch is scheduled to be thrown at 7pm on Friday. Fireworks will conclude the first game of the weekend and “America’s Ballpark Prankster” Rally will make an appearance on the evening of the 22nd! To wrap-up the weekend, come down to Regions Field this Sunday for a family fun day presented by Jack’s and the Birmingham Zoo! For more information on the games taking place this weekend click here!
Sidewalk Cinema
May 21- 23
Feel like watching a movie this weekend? Why not do so while encouraging the filmmaking industry within Alabama and also helping build an audience for independent filmmakers within the state?! Sidewalk Cinema presents “Gunda”, “Spiral”, and “Scott Pilgrim vs the World in Dolby” this weekend for spectators of all ages! Be sure to check out what is coming soon to Sidewalk for all of your movie-watching desires.
Also, keep an eye out for the SIdewalk Film Festival coming August 23-29, where Sidewalk will be presenting “SOCKS ON FIRE” which has won the coveted Best Documentary Feature Award at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. VIP tickets now available!
Blue Springs Bioblitz
Freshwater Land Trust
May 22-23
Looking for a unique outdoor experience this weekend? Do you love nature and wildlife? The Freshwater Land Trust needs your help! Join the team any time between 8:00a.m. on Saturday May 22nd and 8:00a.m. on Sunday May 23rd for their Blue Springs Bioblitz to help document all the plants, animals, and fungi on a 373-acre property in Ragland, AL. No prior experience is required and the event will be fun for guests of all ages. Click here to register!
Darter Festival
Benefiting Southern Environmental Research Center and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Avondale Brewing Co.
Sunday, May 23 (12- 5pm)
Ready to experience outdoor fun, food, and music? Avondale Brewing Co. is holding the perfect event for you this weekend! The Southern Environmental Center will be hosting the 8th Annual Darter Festival this Sunday from 12-5pm. The event is held in celebration of the Darter fish which are found only in the clean, fresh waters of Turkey Creek. This event will be enjoyable for guests of all ages and raffles will be made available to all who visit! Take the time to celebrate the environment and have fun! Rock out at Avondale Brewery this weekend! Click here for ticket info.
