There are so many things to get excited about during the holidays—more delicious food than you can possibly eat, Christmas lights popping up all over town, and of course, the spirit of holiday cheer. One of our favorite things about the holidays is the weather. For a few months, we get to say goodbye to…
Taking an unguided, terror-fueled tour of a scary haunted house isn’t for everyone. If you don’t want your kids to sleep in your bed for the next 2 weeks, you might want to find other, less traumatizing Halloween activities for the family. Sounds like trunk-or-treating is in your future! As an alternative to trick-or-treating around…
We may be way past summer’s peak, but Alabama isn’t done dishing out the heat. Nor are we through hosting some of the South’s best fall events. Looking for something fun to do in Birmingham this autumn? Let’s dig into some awesome fall events for the whole family! Catch a College Football Game: UAB vs….
In its heyday, during the 1950s, the drive-in was a weekend hotspot for every Jack and Sally. (You could get a hot dog and sodie-pop for about a dime!) By the 1980s, with suburban sprawls sprawling and the emergence of big cineplexes, the then-traditional drive-in movie theater began going the way of the buffalo. Today,…
If you’re in the mood to send something useful to those in need this holiday season, forget turtle doves, French hens and partridges. Choose to give to a good cause instead! Birmingham has tons of volunteering opportunities for those who want to spread some Christmas cheer. Check out all these places to volunteer at near…
