Christie Dedman/News StaffCheck out what's happening this weekend:
Oxford Fest is today.
It's free.
Go here to check out the massive festival, thanks to fan Casey for pointing it out.
Bennett Farms Wake up everybody!! It's going to be a farmtastic day at Bennett Farms!! Fall is in the air...pumpkins on the ground...syrup is cooking...bluegrass is playing...pork skins are fryin'! We can't wait to see you! Come enjoy this beautiful day with us!
Dream Field Farms, Inc. Today's the Day! Opening day at the Farm! All the animals are anxiously awaiting your arrival. The hayride wagons are full of fresh hay. The cowtrain has a brand new look! The new barnyard inflatable is shined and waiting! The giftshop is FULL of scrumptious goodies just for you! All that is missing is YOU!!!! Can't wait to see you! Don't forget this is Stars and Stripes Day - wear your Red, White and Blue and receive a free treat in the gift shop! All active duty military personnel receive FREE admission today!
Build a free helicopter at The Home Depot:
This Saturday at The Home Depot Kids Workshop the free project is a FIRE RESCUE HELICOPTER.
Time is from 9 a.m. to noon.
The workshop is designed for children ages 5-12.
You need to get there early because the first children to show up get the kit, goggles and apron. (The number of kits they get differs by store. Some get up to 50, others less.)
The clinic are always on the first Saturday of every month.
Go
to get store info and future project schedule
Here are some sales, events, offers and more...
Go Pink at The Summit
Go Pink at your favorite stores and restaurants in October! Join The Summit, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama and other partners in a month-long celebration of hope, strength and survival.
FAMILY DAY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
1pm-5pm
Kick off the day in
Saks Plaza with fun and fitness with a Family Yoga class from Villager
Yoga. Afterwards, don't miss one of the many activities going on at
various stores throughout the shopping center. Click here for a full listing of events.
RESTAURANT WEEK
OCTOBER 17 - OCTOBER 21
Enjoy a delicious meal
at one of the participating restaurants and they will donate a portion
of their sales to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. Click here for a complete schedule.
TRICK OR TREAT FOR THE PINK
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
10am-9pm
Bring the kids dressed in costume and help them trick-or-treat for a cause. Visit participating stores for
yummy treats and bring your change to support the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation of Alabama. Stop by the patio at Sephora from
2pm-5pm to get your FREE trick-or-treat bag.
Also, don't forget to get your Shop Pink Guide so you can stay in the know about all store specials and events that support breast cancer awareness. Download here or drop by the Guest Services Office, located near Cheesecake Factory between Aveda and Francesca's Collections.
Mountain High Outfitters
Tent Sale - October 2nd and 3rd
40-60% off select apparel, footwear and gear
Children's Consignment Sales Happening Today & Saturday
Consignment sales ...
Cullman Oktoberfest Starts Saturday
Head to Cullman Saturday ...
$5 tickets on Oct. 1st - 1 pm until 9 pm SHELBY BLUES & BBQ, presented by the City of Pelham at Verizon Wireless Music Center Charter Pavilion. Ck out www.shelbybluesandbbq.org! @GreaterShelby & also use #ShelbyBluesBBQ to let us know what UR are doing that day! :-)
Margaret Free Friendship Festival is Saturday
Alabama 2011 Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Round-up + Admission Coupons
Pinson Library To Open Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Local Deal: FREE Shred-Fest Oct. 1 at Lakeshore America's First Federal Credit Union
Don't Forget Free Cookie Tomorrow at Great American Cookie Company
Free Hot Dog & Drink Saturday & Sunday at Faye Whittemore Pumpkin Patch
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center - Don't forget - Story Time on the Mountain tomorrow at 10 AM. FREE. We will read "It's Fall!" by Linda Glaser. Children will also receive a copy of the book! Sponsored by Target.
2011 Kick'n Chick'n Wing Fest
The Kick'n Chick'n Wing Fest benefiting Magic Moments will take place Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 in the streets of the SoHo Square in downtown Homewood. The football inspired, tailgate-themed event challenges local restaurants to cook their best hot and alternative flavored chicken wings for attendees to sample. Proceeds from the event will help Magic Moments, an Alabama wish granting organization,...
Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Food Festival Starts Today, Ends Saturday
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Bass Pro Shops Free Red Zone Family Fun Event is Saturday & Sunday
Check out this fun family event tomorrow and Sunday at any Bass Pro Shops location..
LifeWay Christian Kids Day Oct. 1 Crafts, Snacks, Games & Clearance Coupon
Head over
the free Kids Day event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m../
They will have crafts, snacks, one day specials, lots of fun activities and a deal on the The Little Drummer Boy Veggie Tales movie.
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HUNTSVILLE: Free Fireworks Show Oct. 1 at Bridge Street Town Center
Go
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LABAMA TRAVEL:
31st Annual Madison Street Festival [Madison] [Oct 1, 2011]
Musical performances, arts and crafts booths, exhibits, a
car show, and more await visitors. The Children's Zone wil have
hands-on craft stations, face painting, magic shows and a petting zoo.
Parade starts at 8:45 a.m. with the theme "All Aboard for the Festival."
See website for directions and parking map.
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Antique and Classic Car Show [Courtland] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Courtaland
Antique and Classic Car Show
256-637-2707. www.courtlandalabama.com. Downtown, Courtland Park--View antique and classic cars.
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BayFest 5K & Fun Run [Mobile] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Mobile
BayFest 5k & Fun Run
251-208-7835. www.bayfest.com. Admission charged. Downtown--The 5K
course takes participants on a scenic jaunt through the streets of
downtown Mobile. The route begins on Royal Street and loops back to end
at Dauphin and Conception Streets. The Fun Run course takes a similar
route. BayFest awards four top prizes: 1st place female overall winner,
1st place male overall winner, 1st master and 1st grand master. Winners
receive a pair of weekend passes and VIP passes to BayFest. Awards are
also given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place runners in all age categories.
8 a.m.
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Bluff Park Art Show [Hoover] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Hoover
Bluff Park Art Show
205-795-4126. www.bluffparkartassociation.org. Free admission, parking
and shuttles. Bluff Park Community Center, 517 Cloudland Dr.--This
prestigious event is sponsored by the Bluff Park Art Association and
includes more than 130 local and national artists displaying fine art
for sale. Refreshments and food available. Bring the kids to enjoy some
hands on art fun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Campfire Cooking & Autumn Hike [Heflin] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Heflin
Campfire Cooking & Autumn Hike
256-782-5697. http://epic.jsu.edu. Fee for participants only. Dugger
Mountain Wilderness Area--Join naturalist Francine Hutchinson for this
fun interpretive hike which includes medicinal and edible plant
information and for a how to on campfire cooking. Learn to make venison
stew, vegetable stew and fry bread on an open fire. A supply list will
be given to participants upon registration. Limited space; register
early. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Claybank Jamboree Arts & Crafts Festival [Ozark] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Ozark
Claybank Jamboree Arts & Crafts Festival
334-774-9321. Free. Downtown—Arts and crafts, food, kiddie amusements, and entertainment. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Emelle Business Appreciation Day [Emelle] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Emelle
Emelle Business Appreciation Day
205-652-4385. Free. Town of Emelle—Come home to Emelle and celebrate our
small-town heritage and enjoy a health fair, parade, volleyball and
basketball, various vendors, and more.
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Fall in Folsom [Marion] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Marion
Fall in Folsom
334-683-9955. www.holmesteadcompany.com. Admission charged. Holmestead
Co. Moore/Webb/Holmes Plantation, Hwy. 14 (seven miles w. of Marion at
Folsom) --Come visit the site of one of Alabama's last active
plantations. See original structures dating back almost two centuries,
visit the 1875 general store and step back into history with photographs
and tools showing a family's history for almost 200 years. Historic
tour of more than 20 buildings: Cotton Gin, Log Seed House, Smoke House,
Weaving House, plus more. Activities include hayrides and hay slide,
visits to the farm equipment museum and the pumpkin patch,
demonstrations of a grist mill, blacksmith shop, basket weaving, and
quilting. Holmestead all-natural beef burgers and other foods and drinks
available for purchase. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Fulton Gospel Singing [Fulton] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Fulton
Fulton Gospel Singing
334-636-9722. Free. Fulton Community--Gospel music, cake auction, door prizes, food and more.
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Grand Opening of Mission Possible Bargain Center in Homewood [Homewood] [Oct 1, 2011]
Join the Jimmie Hale Mission on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8:45
a.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of our new Mission Possible
Bargain Center in Homewood, located at 800 Greensprings Hwy. Then, stay
for the bargains! From 9 a.m. until close, we'll be celebrating with a
giant sale at all our of thrift stores. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. get 40%
off; from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. get 30% and finally, from 2 p.m. to close,
get 20% off.
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Historic Five Points Walking Tour [Huntsville] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Huntsville
Five Points Walking Tour
256-551-2230. www.huntsville.org. Free. Five Points
District--Huntsville's locally designated historic district encompasses
architecture from the late 1890s through the 20th century. Guides share
unique and interesting stories about these quaint Victorian homes and
bungalows. 10 a.m.
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Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic [Moulton] [Oct 1, 2011]
Oct 1, Moulton
Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic
256-566-4410. www.alabamahighschoolrunner.com.
Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center--The competition offers 12
divisions of boys and girls. The top 10 finishers in each division
receive a special award with the overall winner in each division
receiving a trophy.
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Jumpin' Jubilee Auction And Celebration [Fairhope] [Oct 1, 2011]
Forty-six colorful and creative crab, shrimp and
flounder by motion picture artist Bruce Larsen and decorated by area
artists will be subject to auction Sat. Oct. 1, 6 p.m., Fairhope Civic
Center. Call the Eastern Shore Art Center, 251 928-2228, Ext. 106 about
reservations. $45 per person prior to Sept. 15, $60 thereafter. To see
the creatures, go to www.fairhopecopa.com. On display at the Eastern
Shore Art Center, Fairhope, all of September.
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ALAPARK EVENTS:
| Get Wild |
| 10/1/2011 |
10/01/11, Saturday 1:00pm – Get Wild, a free,
monthly family-oriented program promoting bird conservation and
stewardship. Each program is hosted by wild bird educators and will
feature a different topic. The program always includes our monthly
conservation tip and may include an introduction to one of AWC’s
resident glove-trained Education Birds,
a visit inside the workings of our unique rehabilitation clinic, or
maybe even a hands-on service project for our wild bird patients. Come
get wild and have a learning adventure! Program starts at 1PM and lasts
20-60 minutes.
COST: Free after paid admission to Oak Mountain State Park: $1 per child 6-11 & Seniors 62+; $3 Adults
205-663-7930 Ext. 4; Details available at www.awrc.org.
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| Call (205) 663-7930 |
| Guided Hike Lake Guntersville State Park |
| 10/1/2011 |
Terrell Trail
9:00 a.m.
This 2 mile trail goes by large rock formations and the Terrell home-place. Meet at the trailhead.
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| Email patti.donnellan@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 571-5440 |
| Murdock’s Hidden Trails & EXTREME Hike Series |
| 10/1/2011 |
Join Dr. Chris Murdock, JSU Biologist
and Little River Canyon native for this EXTREME experience on hidden
trails to Little River; prepare to get your feet wet. Moderate to difficult (and extreme) level hike. Not recommended for children under 14 years of age. Where: Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, AL Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $10 per person; pre-registration required |
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| Email fieldschool@jsu.edu or Call (256) 782-8010 |
| Nature Center Video |
| 10/1/2011 |
Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Free to the public
Video: Gus the Alligator ; (30 min.) ; Join young Gus as he makes
his way through miles of swamp in pursuit of his dream—to live with his
crocodile cousins along the ocean coast. |
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| Email gspnc@gulftel.com or Call (251) 948-7275 |
| Creepy Crawlies |
| 10/1/2011 |
"Come learn about the creeping, crawling animals that we share the outdoors with. |
| Email Brittney.Hughes@dcnr.alabama.gov or Call (256) 997-5025 |
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PARK EVENTS.
MY LIST OF HOT SPOTS IF YOU WANT TO HIT THE ROAD:
in Anniston -
Aldridge Gardens -
- Hooks in the Garden -- fishing all week long.
Turk
/turkey-creek
Alabama Veterans Memorial off I-459
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Birmingham
Civil Rights Museum
is free on Sundays only from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
: http://www.bcri.org/index.html
Arlington Antebellum Home
is open Tuesday through Saturday.
$5 for adults and $3 for kids 18 and under.
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Also --
- $3 or less for park entrance.
County Rd 314
Natural Bridge, AL 35577
(205) 486-5330
Montgomery -
This could be a great time to take the kids to see the capitol, archives, Little White House of Confederacy, Old Alabama Town and more.
Go here to see a complete list of attractions and options for educational entertainment.
You might surprise yourself by learning something.
Most of the government attractions are free.
Old Alabama Town is not.
Here's their info:
Hours and Admission
Hours: Old Alabama Town is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our last ticket is sold at 3 p.m. We're closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission: Adults, $10; Children ages 6-18, $5. Free to ages 5 and younger. A 10 percent discount is offered to AAA, military and seniors.
Cathedral Caverns State Park Headquarters 637 Cave Road Woodville, AL. 35776 256-728-8193The Park is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Here's a brief description:
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The first thing you notice about Cathedral Caverns is the massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above! Cathedral Caverns is the perfect field trip for your school, church or other group. You can visit anytime, as the cave maintains a comfortable 60-degree temperature year round. Call and make plans today and you will see why we are excited about Alabama's newest state park!
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Monday- Saturday
8:30- 5:00
Sunday
Closed
Caverns Admission
Adults $15.95
Child (4-12) $8.95
Under 4 Free
Group Rates
$10.95/$5.95
(15 or More)
GO HERE FOR MORE
INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS.
ONE YEAR Adult Cave Tour for just $5 more $23.99
ONE YEAR Child Cave Tour for just $5 more $21.99
Civil War soldiers, a Talking Tree and whimmy diddles - see them all at the EarlyWorks Museums- Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum.
| Individual Admission | Adult | Senior | Youth | Toddler |
| Earlyworks Children's Museum | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Constitution Village | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Huntsville Depot | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| 2 Museums | 20.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 5.00 |
| THE WORKS - all 3 | 25.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 5.00 |
Admission: $12 for adults, $5 for kids age 6-12 and free for kids age 5 and younger.
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter). Extended summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week
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Palisades Park in Blount
County -- Go here. They've got a great new kids area that just opened in May.
-- Go
-- miniature Jerusalem. Go
-- great for kids. Go
Little River Canyon i
n Fort Payne is a nature lovers' paradise. Hike down to the bottom of the gorge, check out the falls up close and enjoy some majestic birds.
You'll spot hawks, eagles, vultures and falcons from overlooks. Take a picnic.
There are also a ton of kid friendly parks in downtown Fort Payne. Go
www.nps.gov/liri
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake
-- They've got new nature center and trails galore.
Adult/$6
Senior Citizen (age 60+)/$5.50
Child(4–17)/$5 & ages 3 & under/free
This is a fun museum to explore.
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or more info.
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5 p.m. Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Rickwood Caverns State Park in Hayden
It's $1 to get in and enjoy just the park, trails and playground.
Cave tours are only available on weekends.
Saturday and Sunday schedule:
10:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
2:15 & 4:15
Cave Tour Admission Fee:
Age 12 to adult: $10
Age 6 to 11: $5
Under age 6: FREE with parent or guardian
Group discount: $2 off each person for groups of 25 or more.
and more.
Oak Mountain State Park
C
heck out the Alabama Wildlife Refuge Center.
The Wildlife Center: Located in Oak Mountain State Park, it is the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in Alabama and cares for over 2,000 injured and orphaned wild creatures each year. Visitors may view the rehabilitation process through one-way glass and learn about native species.
$3 for adults
Mt. Cheaha --
The tallest point in Alabama is a beautiful drive through the mountains. Take Bald Rock trail out to a gorgeous overlook.
Bring a picnic for sure. There are some great hiking trails.
on, hours and directions.
Southern Museum of Flight by the Birmingham Airport
Colorful Kite Tales Exhibit & Programs
Colorful Kite Tales Exhibition chronicles the colorful history and science of kites. These sixteen panels and an array of kites detail kite basics and historical kiting events Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services and on loan by the Drachen Foundation of Seattle, Washington.
Free with Museum Admission
Members Free
Group Tours with Hand-on Kite-Making Available - $7 per person
Active military and their families are admitted free.
Adults are $6, Seniors & students are $5 - children 3 and under are free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Vulcan Park is also another option.
Go here to learn more about their coming events.
Daily Admission Rates (plus tax) 10 am - 6 pm:
(Includes park grounds, Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Balcony)
$6 Adults
$5 Seniors (65+)
$4 Children ages 5-12
Children 4 years and under are admitted free.
and more.
They also have some great kids games and information for you to share with your kids before you get there.
Address:
300 North Commons Street, West
Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674
(256) 383-4066
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 8:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Last tour starts at 3:45 p.m. daily
Home Tour Admission:
Adults..........................................$6.00
Students ages 5 -18..................$2.00
Seniors & "AAA" members......$5.00
Military (Active and Retired).....$5.00
Group of 20 or more..................Adults $5 & Children $1.50 (Group reservations requested)
American Village in Montevallo -
Go
sion.
Mondays - Fridays from 10-4 PM