November Events Not to Miss in Hoover

From Veterans Day events to holiday-themed gatherings, there’s plenty happening in Hoover for families to enjoy this month.

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Moss Rock Festival

Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. + Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Preserve in Hoover

The 13^th Moss Rock Festival is an outdoor, eco-creative fall weekend exploring Nature, SmartLIVING, Art + Design and more. Innovation, imagination and fun await 10,000 visitors under a blanket of saturated color. Discover 100 juried artists inspired by nature, a SmartLIVING Market, live music, kids workshops, hikes and outdoor activities, a Beer Garden and even a tiny home. Festival admission prices and more details are available at MossRockFestival.com.

Veterans Week Celebration

Nov. 4-11

Hoover Public Library

Each year, the city of Hoover honors U.S. veterans in a variety of Veterans Week Celebration events. Most of the activities are held at the Hoover Public Library during the week. Features include flag folding ceremonies, veterans reception, veterans guestbook, vehicle displays, Monday movies, Wall of Honor, art show and children’s poster contest.

Market Noel

Nov. 14-17

Nov. 14 (7-10 p.m.) + Nov. 15 (9 a.m.-8 p.m.) + Nov. 16 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) + Nov. 17 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Finley Center

Market Noel is coming back to Hoover just in time for the holiday shopping season. The annual shopping fundraiser will feature more than 100 regional and national vendors in fashion, home decor, jewelry, children’s clothes, gourmet food, art and more. Best of all, when you purchase a ticket to Market Noel, you are funding community projects such as Backpack Buddies, Mobile Food Pantry, JLB Second Servings, and Meals on Wheels – each of which provide food to children, families, homeless teens and the elderly. Because the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) provides both direct funding and trained volunteers to the community, donations double the organization’s impact. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.marketnoel.net. You can also follow the JLB on Facebook (JuniorLeagueBirmingham) or Instagram (@jlbmarketnoel).

Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov. 29

5 p.m.

Hoover City Hall

The city of Hoover will kick off the holiday season at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, which will feature a Hoover City Schools Choir performance, an HCS student lighting the tree, a snow play area, Santa’s grand entrance atop a fire truck and pictures with children, and light refreshments for all.

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WHAT TO DO IN HOOVER

Nov. 17
Veterans Event
Hoover Public Library
1 p.m.

Nov. 19
Together with Twos
Hoover Public Library
9:30 a.m.

Nov. 20
Teen Movie Night Out
Hoover Public Library
4 p.m.

Nov. 21
Craft Cornucopia
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.

Nov. 25
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Hoover Public Library
1:30 p.m.

Nov. 26
Helping Hands
Hoover Public Library
3 p.m.

Nov. 27
French Conversation Club
Hoover Public Library
7 p.m.

Nov. 28
Story Sprouts
Hoover Public Library
9:30 a.m.

Nov. 29
Sensory Storytime: Bears!
Hoover Public Library
1:30 p.m.

Nov. 30
Movers & Shakers – Kooky Cookies
Hoover Public Library
11 a.m.

AROUND TOWN

Nov. 13
The Price Is Right Live – Stage Show
BJCC
6 p.m.

Nov. 18
Magic City Half Marathon
Regions Field
8 a.m.

Nov. 25
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
BJCC
3 p.m.

Nov. 29
Steve Martin & Martin Short
BJCC
6:30 p.m.