Taste of Hoover
Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5 p.m.
Aldridge Gardens
The annual Taste of Hoover event features some of the best culinary “tastes” in town. Last year, 41 vendors including Tre Luna Bar and Kitchen, K&J’s Elegant Pastries, 1918 Catering, Brock’s Gap Brewing Company and more delighted attendees with delicious samples of food and beverages. This year, attendees will get to sample some of those same vendors and more, as well as enjoy live musical performances. As of press time, tickets are $45 for Aldridge Gardens’ members or $50 for non-members. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit here.
The 61st Annual Bluff Park Art Show
Saturday, Oct. 5| 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bluff Park Community Park
517 Cloudland Drive
Calling all artists and enthusiasts! The Bluff Park Art Show is celebrating its 61st anniversary this year and will feature numerous artists whose mediums include painting, drawing, woodworking, sculpting, metalwork, jewelry-making and more. Admittance is free, and this event is open to the public. Attendees can enjoy live musical performances and delicious food from local food trucks, too. Learn more about this highly-anticipated event here.
Alabama State Nurses 2024 Annual Convention “Future in Nursing”
Wednesday, Oct. 16-Friday, Oct. 18 | Various Times
Embassy Suites Hotel in Hoover
The Alabama State Nurses Association’s convention will feature guest speakers, who are current and future nursing leaders, from across Alabama to talk about the future of Alabama nursing and education. This event fosters fellowship and networking opportunities in this niche community. For more information or to register, visit here.
Alabama Woodworkers Guild Exhibition
Sunday, Oct. 13-Thursday, Oct. 17 | All Day
Hoover Public Library
Come see the talent of local artisans’ crafts! All works of art are handmade. There will be a contest with awards for the finalists and winners. The exhibition will take place in the Southern Voices Gallery, Friends Gallery and the Shakespeare Room, specifically. Learn more here.
Hoover Fire Department Charity Golf Tournament
Monday, Oct. 21 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Inverness Country Club
1 Country Club Drive
The Hoover Fire Department is hosting this golf tournament, and proceeds will benefit local, worthy causes. Last year, the event raised $10,000 each for Children’s Harbor and UAB Comprehensive Cancer Research. To learn more or register, visit here.
Bluff Park Witches Ride
Sunday, Oct. 27 | 4 p.m.
Bluff Park Neighborhoods
Benefiting The WellHouse, the 2024 Bluff Park Witches Ride will feature community members dressed up in their Halloween-best, riding a 1.5-mile bike ride through Bluff Park neighborhoods and throwing candy to trick-or-treaters lining the sidewalks. The ride will start at Bluff Park Elementary School and will end at The Electric in Bluff Park, where there will be more opportunities for food, drinks and fellowship. Follow Bluff Park Witches Ride on Facebook to learn more and register.
Hoover Met Spookfest
Thursday, Oct. 31 | 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Hoover Met RV Park
Ready for a hauntingly fun good time? Trick-or-treat with Hoover businesses, enjoy Halloween-themed games and activities and more! There will be food vendors on site and music, too. Bring the family, and dress in your favorite costume! Learn more here.
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