There's a lot of fun stuff to do this weekend for everybody!
Here they are by date --
SATURDAY --
Family Fun Event & Beginner/Junior Rodeo at Cross Halo Arena Cleveland
Saturday & Sunday
Intersection of HWy 160 & AL 79
Call 205-603-5405 for more info
Calf Ropins, Barrel Racing, Live Music, Calf Scramble, Pony Rides, Boot Race. Chuckwagon cooking
price.
Bass Pro Shops Saturday & Sunday Free Family Activities
12 to 3, call the store to confirm before you go.
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Birmingham Bargain Mom Get free admission and have some pirate fun Sept.24 and Sept. 25 -- Details here...
Birmingham Bargain Mom Print these coupons before they're gone. Last year they disappeared early...
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Enjoy the Museum and a little jazz on a Sunday afternoon. Kurt McKinney will be playing this Sunday. For more information on McKinney check out his website at www.kurtmckinneymusic.com
We
love the Dixie Derby Girls Roller Derby League! Catch their next bout
this Sunday, September 25 at Roller Time Skate Rink, 707 Arcadia Cir. Huntsville, AL 35801.
Doors open at 6:30pm and action starts at 7:00pm.
Ages 12 and under admitted free.
General Admission is $10.
Seating is limited, so bring your own chair if you like!
Montgomery: Free Family Art Affair Sunday 2 p.m.
Courtland Airshow & Music Festival Today & Saturday
Half Off Admission for Shelby County Family Day Saturday at McWane
Free Meet & Greet Birmingham Mommies Saturday at Whole Foods
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September 23, 2011, 6:53AM
Irondale Historic District's Free Whistle Stop Festival is Saturday
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September 22, 2011, 6:39PM
National Public Lands Day is Saturday Free Admission to National Parks & Monuments
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September 22, 2011, 2:25PM
American Girl Doll Free Craft Saturday at Michael's
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September 22, 2011, 1:29PM
Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic Free Craft Sept. 24 Fire Truck
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September 22, 2011, 10:11AM
Don't Forget: Smithsonian Museum Day Sept. 24, Reserve Your Free Tickets Today
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September 22, 2011, 9:50AM
Toys R Us Geoffrey Birthday Party Sept. 24 Freebies & More
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September 21, 2011, 7:35PM
Hokes Bluff Lions Club Car Show: Free Children's Area & More
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September 21, 2011, 6:56PM
Alabama 2011 Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Round-up + Admission Coupons
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September 21, 2011, 2:57PM
Helena Market Days Farmers Market [Helena] [Jun 4-Sep 24, 2011]
Jun 4-Sep 24, Helena
Helena Market Days Farmers Market
205-296-6153.
www.helenamarketdays.com. Free.
Helena Amphitheater Park--Weekly chef demos provided by some of the area
top restaurant chefs. Seasonal produce available. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Scottsboro Art in the Park [Scottsboro] [Sep 4-24, 2011]
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Racking Horse World Championship [Decatur] [Sep 16-24, 2011]
Sept 16-24, Decatur
Racking Horse World Celebration
800-524-6181. www.decaturcvb.org. Admission charged. Morgan County
Celebration Arena--Culminating event for the Racking Horse Breeders
Association with the crowning of the World Racking Horse Champion. 6
p.m.
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Shelby County Alabama Fair, 62nd Annual [Columbiana] [Sep 19-24, 2011]
Sept 19-24, Columbiana
Shelby County Fair
205-669-7806. www.alshelbycountyfair.com. Admission charged. Shelby
County Exhibition Center—Booths, contests, entertainment, educational
exhibits, rides and other amusements. Mon.-Fri., 5:30 p.m. until; Sat., 3
p.m. until.
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Melodies and Musings - Our Appalachian Legacy 2011 [Guntersville] [Sep 22-24, 2011]
Sep 22-24, Guntersville
Melodies and Musings - Our Appalachian Legacy 2011
256-571-7734. www.melodies-and-musings.com. Fee for participants only.
Guntersville Recreation Center--Come Join the Fun, September 22-24,
2011, for Melodies and Musings, a 3-day mountain and hammered dulcimer
festival at the Guntersville Recreation Center and adjoining Senior
Center on beautiful Lake Guntersville, Alabama. • 15 hours of mountain
dulcimer instruction working with four nationally known instructors each
day or an intensive 3-day intermediate level hammered dulcimer
workshop. Evening activities, jamming, vendors, Contra Dance, Open
Stage, Instructor’s Concert, singing and more! September 24 6:30pm
National Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer Artists Concert at the
Guntersville Senior Center featuring Linda Brockinton, Larry Conger, Guy
George, Tull Glazener and Susan Trump. Dulcimer Workshops 8:30-5:00
daily, Concert 6:30pm
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Butterfly Weekend [Fort Payne] [Sep 23-24, 2011]
Sept 23-24, Fort Payne
Butterfly Weekend
256-782-5697. http://epic.jsu.edu. Free. Little River Canyon and DeSoto
State Park--A weekend of butterfly-related programs and activities
including: Growin’ Up Wild for Preschool Children: Butterfly Flutterby
with fun nature and art programs by Renee Morrison and volunteers (Fri.,
11 a.m.-noon, free); Identifying Butterflies with lepidopterist and
photographer, Vitaly Charny, at DeSoto State Park. Learn more about the
fascinating life cyle of Alabama’s butterflies. See stunning butterfly
photographs (Fri., 8 p.m., free); and participate in River Rhythms:
Butterfly Safari, an easy hike to search for butterflies led by
photographer Vitaly Charny (Sat., 1 p.m., free).
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Foggy Hollow Bluegrass Gatherin' [Websters Chapel] [Sep 23-24, 2011]
Sept 23-24, Webster's Chapel
Foggy Hollow Bluegrass Gatherin'
256-492-3700. Admission charged. Foggy Hollow Farm--Two days of
bluegrass music with national and local groups performing. Children's
stage area and activities. BBQ, sausage dogs and other food available.
RV hookups and campsites available. Bring lawn chairs and rain gear, as
the show goes on - rain or shine. Fri., 6 p.m. until; Sat., 1 p.m.
until.
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3rd Annual Aviation Expo [Enterprise] [Sep 24, 2011]
Sept 24, Enterprise
Aviation Expo, 3rd Annual
334-347-1244. www.cityofenterprise.net. Enterprise Municipal
Airport--This event contains aerial acrobatic shows, static displays,
arts and craft vendors, food vendors, live entertainment, among others.
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6th Annual Ready, Set, Grow! Harvest Festival 2011 and Arts & Crafts Fair [Millbrook] [Sep 24, 2011]
5th Annual Ready, Set, Grow! Harvest Festival 2011 and
Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, September 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Village
Green Park, Main St. & Grandview Rd., Millbrook, AL 36054 You are
invited to participate in the 5th Annual Harvest Festival and Arts &
Crafts Fair. The Harvest Festival celebrates the Ready, Set, Grow!
Pumpkin Growing contest. Proceeds from the Harvest Festival fund this
six-year old educational program that is offered free to children ages
5-12. Find out more about the contest at www.readysetgrowal.webs.com.
The Harvest Festival features: Southeast U.S./Regional, artistsans and
crafters of all media types. Children’s Activities Live Music and Food
vendors We expect a great crowd! There will certainly be something for
everyone in the family. Eligible vendors: õ Artisans and crafters of all
media types welcome – all items MUST be hand made by local, Southeast
U.S./Regional, artists. · NO imported (non-U.S.) goods will be allowed. ·
NO wholesale to retail or resale items allowed · NO yard sale or flea
market items allowed. õ Catalog/Direct Sales Independent Contractors
(limited to display/demo & catalog orders only) õ Licensed Food
Vendors õ Children’s Advocacy groups and community outreach and
non-profit organizations Please submit photos and/or description of the
types of items or services you will be selling or promoting. The RSG
Festivals Committee reserves the right to reject any work it feels
inappropriate to this show.
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Heartland Cruisers Open Car Show [McCalla] [Sep 24, 2011]
Sept 24, McCalla (need to verify)
Heartland Cruisers Open Car Show
205-477-5711. www.tannehill.org. Admission charged. Tanehill Ironworks
Historical State Park--Open competition of special interest vehicles
such as antique cars, new car, trucks and motorcycle. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Heritage Day Celebration [Weaver] [Sep 24, 2011]
Sept 24, Weaver
Heritage Day Celebration
256-820-6260. Free. Elwell Park--Fun, food, and fellowship. Various
homemade crafts sold by local vendors, delicious food to eat while
listening to your favorite music. Games for the kids. Other
attractions/activities will be in conjunction with the theme "Becoming
Alabama." 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Johnny Ray Century for Parkinson Assoc of Alabama [Opelika] [Sep 24, 2011]
Sep 24, Opelika
Johnny Ray Century for Parkinson Assoc of Alabama
334 332 3440. sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/EACycling. Admission
charged.
Opelika--Bicycle riders tour the rural roads of Lee, Chambers, and
Talladega Counties. Coffee and pastries at start. Well-stocked rest
stops and attentive SAG drivers along the way. Grilled burgers & ice
cream at ride's end. Door prizes, showers, plenty of parking. All to
benefit Parkinson Association of Alabama. 6:30 am - 4 pm
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Meet the Farm Animals [Pelham] [Sep 24, 2011]
Sep 24, Pelham
Meet the Farm Animals
205-620-2520. Admission charged.
Petting Farm @ Oak Mountain State Park – Come out to the Petting Farm
and meet the animals. Most of them loved to be petted, so be ready to
share some love and learn some of the cool facts about these animals.
10 a.m.
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Mid-South Marching Band Festival [Gadsden] [Sep 24, 2011]
The 47th annual - Mid-South Marching Band Festival will
bring marching Bands from the southeastern United States to compete in
field performance. Band presentations vary in style and music selection.
Last year performances ranged from the Wild West to Motown to Broadway;
this year promises to present an equally diverse selection of shows and
music.
12 Noon until approximately 10 PM
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Mule Day [Winfield] [Sep 23-25, 2011]
With music and dancing, great food, flea market booths,
and downtown shopping specials, Mule Day offers something for everyone.
The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday; Saturday features the Mule Day Run at
7:30 a.m., a parade, car and tractor show, mule judging, arts and
crafts, and a carnival. A Civil War reenactment, " Skirmish at the
Luxapalilla," will also take place at Ivan K. Hill Park, with battles on
Saturday and Sunday and a period ball Saturday evening at the Winfield
Community Center.
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| Cheaha's Chili Cook Off and Tasting |
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Come to Cheaha State Park and enjoy
Chili at Bald Rock Lodge as groups compete to win acommodations for
groups up to 32 people. "Chili Cook Off and Tasting", Saturday
September 24, 2011. Registration fee per table is $25.00 and the
teasting is free from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. or as long as the chili lasts.
To enter fill out a registration entry form and mail your form and
check to Cheaha State Park, Attention: Tammy- "Chili Cook-Off", HIghway
#281, 2141 Bunker Loop, Delta, AL 36268. First Place Winner - Two (2)
nights at Bald Rock Group Lodge for 32 people, any date of your choice
(subject to availability). Prize value: up to $4,000.00; Second Place
Winner - One (1) night at Bald Rock Lodge. Prize value up to $3,000.00;
Third Place Winner- One (1) day use of a pavilion at Cheaha State Park
and free entrance for your group. For more information call
1-800-846-2654 or email Tammy at Cheaha.event@dcnr.alabama.gov .
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SALES --
Alabama Consignment Sales 9/23-9/30
Come celebrate with us in-store on Saturday, September 24th from 1pm to 4pm for a unique event featuring authentic German sausages, sauerkraut, spaetzle, condiments, pickles and more. Plus, learn about our featured beers and beer glass pairings, and Germany’s favorite Riesling wines. Come on out and join the fun! Willkommen! http://inv.lv/oo1wmX
Spread the news!!! 50% off all markdowns Saturday 24th. Come see us at The Summit
OUT OF STATE --
Florida State Parks This Saturday, Sept. 24 is Worldwide Day of Play! We are gearing up with the Florida Department of Health (DOH) to promote the initiative led by Nickelodeon. Check out more details: http://www.nick.com/thebighelp/worldwide-day-of-play/
This year, Nickelodeon is bringing Worldwide Day of Play to Washington, D.C on September 24th! You and your family are invited to celebrate on the Ellipse on the National Mall with a day of family-friendly activities hosted by the best in professional and youth sports, health and wellness and commun..
GEORGIA STATE PARKS
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Join Unicoi State Park for a day filled with paddling, fishing, skeet shooting and more. Outdoor Adventure Day is Sept. 24 at this beautiful park just outside Helen. Please share this event with your friends and family -- better yet, bring them along!
LIST AND LINKS OF HOW TO FIND MORE TO DO ACROSS THE STATE:
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF BIRMINGHAM EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF HUNTSVILLE DECATUR MADISON EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF MONTGOMERY EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF MOBILE EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF TUSCALOOSA EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR STATE PARK EVENTS.
MY LIST OF HOT SPOTS IF YOU WANT TO HIT THE ROAD:
Berman
Museum of History in Anniston -
Go
here.
Aldridge Gardens -- Hooks in the Garden --
fishing all week long.
Get
the details here
Turkey
Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson -- Hiking.
http://www.freshwaterlandtrust.org/where-were-working/turkey-creek
Alabama
Veterans Memorial off I-459
http://www.alabamaveterans.com/HTML/memorialframes.htm
Birmingham
Civil Rights Museum is free on Sundays only from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Go here:
http://www.bcri.org/index.html
Arlington Antebellum Home
is open Tuesday through Saturday.
$5 for adults and $3 for kids 18
and under.
http://www.informationbirmingham.com/arlington/index.htm
Also
-- Natural Bridge
Alabama - $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.
Go here to check them out.Cathedral Caverns --
Go here
Cathedral Caverns State Park Headquarters
637 Cave Road
Woodville, AL. 35776
256-728-8193
The 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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Covered Bridges of Blount County -
See the remaining 3 bridges still standing.
Go here to
get a list and more info.
NOCCALULA FALLS - GADSDEN
It's free to see the falls.
They do charge admission for the park area:
Sequoyah Caverns - Fort Payne
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.
DeSoto Caverns -- order your tickets online and save $1 per ticket:
Adult
Caverns Tour $18.99
ONE YEAR Adult Cave Tour for just $5 more
$23.99
Child Caverns Tour (ages 3-11)
$16.99
ONE YEAR Child Cave Tour for just $5 more
$21.99
HUNTSVILLE EARLY WORKS MUSEUM FOR KIDS
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 |
TALLADEGA MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME
MUSEUM
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 weekGO HERE.
Bucks Pocket and High Falls -- Go here.
Palisades Park in Blount
County -- Go here. They've got a great new kids area that just opened in May.
Horseshoe Bend
Military Park -- Go here
Decatur - Pest Control Insect Museum -- great for kids. Go here.
Little River Canyon in 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 here
www.nps.gov/liri
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake -- They've got new nature center and trails galore. Go here
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Adult/$6
Senior Citizen (age 60+)/$5.50
Child(4–17)/$5 & ages 3 & under/free
This is a fun museum to explore.
Go here for 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.
Go here for directions and more.
Oak Mountain State Park
Go here.
Check 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.
Go here for admission, hours and directions.
Southern Museum of Flight by the Birmingham Airport
Get the details here:
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.
Helen Keller Birthplace in Tuscumbia, AL.
Go here for directions, description 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 here for directions, hours and admission.
Mondays - Fridays from 10-4 PM
Bellingrath Gardens - Mobile
Go here
USS ALABAMA -- MOBILE
Go here