Here are five free or cheap events to check out this weekend:
ORVILLE --
Civil War Walking Tour of Old Cahawba This tour will visit Castle Morgan, the POW camp at Old Cahawba. Go here for more details.
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BIRMINGHAM --
$5 FUN DAYS
The Birmingham Zoo
Valid Saturday & Sunday
Go here for more details.
Statewide --
Free kids workshop Saturday, build a mini-crate pencil holder
Go here to get the details.
DeSoto State Park --
Campfire Talk
8 pm- Stars, Moons and Planets, Desoto State Park Learn more about the stars, the plants and their moons with Jacksonville State University’s Astronomer Dr. Laura Weinkauf. Date: Saturday, August 2, 2014 Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama-CCC Pavilion in picnic area (In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center) Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m. Fee: Free to the Public; Great for all ages! Call 256.997.5025 for details. Call (256) 997-5025
Talladega --
Talladega Short Track racing
7 p.m. Saturday
Admission $10 for adults
Kids 9 and under are free
BONUS DEAL --
SIX FLAGS HOLDING ALABAMA APPRECIATION DAY AUGUST 2.
Admission + meal package for $39.99.
Use code ALABAMA at
You will get free parking, an all you can eat buffet from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. plus access to the new Hurricane Harbor.
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