The 19th Annual Moss Rock Festival
Saturday, Nov. 2 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 3| 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Hoover Metropolitan Complex
Featuring a variety of artists and designers, the Moss Rock Festival is the perfect, family-friendly outing. There will be an art vendor market with numerous professionals displaying their crafts from painting to jewelry-making to pottery to carpentry and more. With live music and a beer garden, this event also makes for a great date-day option, too. Admission is $12 in advance or $15 at the gate and includes entry to both days. Note that admission to the beer garden is $35 in advance or $45 at the gate. Purchase event and/or beer garden tickets in advance here. For general information, click here.
International Food Festival
Saturday, Nov. 3 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Hoover Crescent Islamic Center
2524 Hackberry Ln
The Birmingham Islamic Society is proud to present the third annual International Food Festival at Hoover Crescent! This festival will feature a variety of global cuisine, offering some of the best “tastes” from around the world. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more about this event here.
Out of Darkness Walk
Sunday, Nov. 3 | 2:30 p.m.
Veterans Park
Join hundreds of thousands of people nationwide to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. This walk’s proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which invests in research, creates and promotes educational programming, advocates for public policy and above all, supports survivors of suicide loss. For more information and to register, click here.
Dunn’s Turkey Drop
Friday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Chase Bank
3728 Lorna Rd
Dunn’s HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical is inviting the public to celebrate Thanksgiving a little early this year! Families are welcome to attend this fun-filled event and may even win a Thanksgiving turkey just in time for the holiday. With music, snacks and fun activities, this is the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit. This event is free and open to everyone. Find more details here.
Senior and Veterans Informational Expo
Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The AVEDA Arts & Sciences Institute
3200 Galleria Cir
Senior citizens, veterans, caregivers and others are invited to attend this educational expo to network with professionals and learn about more resources in areas such as Medicare, long-term care, home care, hospice, sitting services, non-emergency services, senior communities and facilities, placement services for home care and facilities, senior real estate specialists, estate planning, investment opportunities, moving companies, bath and kitchen remodeling and painting and more. The Hoover Fire Department will also be on-site, offering free blood pressure checks. The VA will also conduct wellness checks for veterans and will have personnel representing VA Outreach (benefits), the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program, Suicide Prevention, Healthy Living and MyHealtheVet at the event. Keynote speakers including Dr. Marcia Bygrave, Karen Spears, Christy Hayes Wilson, The Hoover EMS and Danny Noles from the Noles Group will present, too. This event is free to attend.
Market Noel
Thursday, Nov. 21 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Finley Center
The Junior League of Birmingham’s annual Market Noel vendor showcase features more than 100 merchants’ crafts, including handmade items, art, jewelry, furniture, clothing and more, which all make great holiday gifts! Shop this holiday extravaganza to support local artists and the Junior League, too. Find more details here.
Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, Nov. 24 | 3 p.m.
Riverchase United Methodist Church
Join the Alabama Civic Chorale along with professional soloists and orchestra members for the 77th annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah, which has been recognized as one of the oldest in the United States. This free performance is open to the public, but early seating is advised. Childcare is available. To honor Handel’s generosity to the less fortunate, the Alabama Civic Chorale will be collecting donations of canned goods to give to those in need this holiday season. Learn more here.
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