11 things to do in Central Alabama this weekend
Updated: 2:32 PM CDT Apr 29, 2025
11 things to do in Central Alabama this weekend
Updated: 2:32 PM CDT Apr 29, 2025
WHAT PEOPLE CAN EXPECT ON THE TRACK HERE THIS WEEKEND. YEAH. SO LIKE YOU MENTIONED, WE HAVE 13 RACES OVER THREE DAYS, HIGH OCTANE RACING. THIS IS THE LAST RACE BEFORE INDIANAPOLIS. SO THEY GO TO INDY FOR THE MONTH OF MAY AS INDYCAR CALLS IT. SAME DRIVERS AS THE INDY 500. IT鈥橲 JUST A REALLY EXCITING TIME HERE AT BARBER. UM, AS WELL AS INDYCAR. THAT IS SO AWESOME. AND THERE鈥橲 ALSO A SPECIAL GUEST I鈥橵E HEARD WHO WILL BE MAKING AN APPEARANCE. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THAT. THAT鈥橲 RIGHT. SO WE HAVE, UH, COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION AND NATIONAL, UH, SINGER RILEY GREEN WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE SUNDAY, SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR HIM. YOU MIGHT SEE HIM. YOU MIGHT GET A CHANCE TO MEET HIM. WE鈥橰E EXCITED TO HAVE HIM AND LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. MY GOODNESS, THAT WILL BE A LOT OF FUN AND REALLY QUICK, BEFORE I LET YOU GO, TELL ME A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE PREP WORK THAT GOES INTO A RACE LIKE THIS. SURE. YEAH. SO WE HAVE A STRONG TEAM OF 10 TO 20 GUYS WHO DEDICATE A LOT OF TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO THIS. IT鈥橲 A IT鈥橲 A VERY, VERY LONG PROCESS. AS YOU CAN SEE BEHIND US. WE SPEND MONTHS OUT HERE BUILDING THE TENTS, PUTTING THE SIGNS UP, BRINGING IN ALMOST 30 TO 40 GENERATORS. SO THERE鈥橲 A LOT OF MOVING PARTS. IT鈥橲 REALLY HARD TO EXPLAIN IN AN INTERVIEW LIKE THIS, BUT BY THE END OF THE DAY, ONCE THE RACE STARTS, WE PROBABLY HAVE 500 PEOPLE THAT WORK UNDER OUR PURVIEW WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK TO MAKE THIS RACE HAPPEN. THAT IS SO EXCITING. LOTS OF MOVING PARTS THERE, BUT YOU ALL MAKE IT WORK AND IT鈥橲 GOING TO BE A GREAT WEEKEND HERE. OF COURSE, IF YOU鈥橰E INTERESTED IN SHOWING UP FOR THE RACES, JUST HEAD TO THE FREE
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11 things to do in Central Alabama this weekend
Updated: 2:32 PM CDT Apr 29, 2025
CHECK OUT 米兰体育'S EMMA OWEN AT LAST YEARS CHILDREN'S OF ALABAMA INDY GRAND PRIX! Start making your weekend plans with these 11 events happening around Central Alabama.We are looking at potential scattered thunderstorms of Friday, but clear sunny skies come Sunday. >>Check out our weekend forecast for the latest weather updates.米兰体育 13 has compiled a list of some events happening in our area!A special Shoutout to all college graduates! This weekend students from University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Samford University, and Jefferson State Community College will all celebrate this huge milestone! PRE MOTHER'S DAY EVENTS >> As we approach Mother's day, here are some ways to celebrate mom early! Mother's Day Cake Decorating WorkshopWhat: Join us for a fun and creative Mother's Day Cake Decorating Workshop where you can learn how to decorate a delicious cake together!When: May 3rd @ 4pmWhere: Workshop Local - 186 Oxmoor Rd. Info: Presented by Surreal Moments and Event. Get tickets here RBC Ops Team Mother's Day BrunchWhat: Join us for a soul-nourishing experience where we will reflect on the strength of a mother鈥檚 words, and share stories of resilience. When: May 3rd @ 11am - 1pmWhere: 2120 Center Point Pkwy Info: Get tickets here SPORTS >> SPORTING EVENTS IN ALABAMA THIS SUMMER: STUBHUB | SEATGEEK | VIVID SEATS | TICKETMASTERBirmingham Stallions vs. San Antonio Brahmas What: The Stallions take on the Brahmas at homeWhen: May 4th @ 3pmWhere: Protective StadiumInfo: Get tickets hereBarons vs. Pensacola What: The Birmingham Barons will play Pensacola all weekend! When: May 1st and 2nd @ 7pm - May 3rd @ 6:30pm - May 4th @ 4pm Where: Regions Field Info: Don't miss Friday fireworks! Get tickets here Children's of Alabama Indy Grand PrixWhat: Annual IndyCar Series race benefiting Children's of Alabama, presented by Medical Properties TrustWhen: May 2nd - 4th, Gates open everyday @ 8am Where: Barber Motorsports Info: Performances by The Velcro Pygmies! Details, tickets, and pricing available here COMMUNITY Coffee with BPDWhat: Join the Birmingham Police Department Chiefs for an hour of open dialogue. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and get to know the people behind the badge. When: May 2nd @ 8:30amWhere: Starbucks - 2401 Crossplex BlvdInfo: Everyone's welcome! HFD Retirement CelebrationWhat: Join us as we celebrate the incredible careers of Battalion Chiefs Mark Shannon and Alexander Glover as they head into a well-earned retirement. When: May 2nd @ 11am - 1pmWhere: Homewood Public Library Info: Stop by as your schedule allows and help us wish these two outstanding men all the best in the next chapter of their lives. Let's send them off with the gratitude and appreciation they deserve! FOR FUNMagic City Wine FestWhat: 8th annual Cahaba Derm & Spa Wine FestWhen: May 3rd 6-9 pm Where: Hoover MetInfo: Get tickets and details here 49th Annual Sunshine Saturday What: Arts & crafts, clothing boutiques, and entertainment. Food, games, prizes, live pony rides, gaming station, laser tag, and more. When: May 3rd @ 10am - 3pmWhere: Talladega Family Life CenterInfo: Open to public. To become a vendor, contact Janie Curtis at 256-589-6784 or [email protected] Day SocialWhat: Presented by Beta Mu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Join us for the most stylish derby event of the spring.When: May 3rd @ 2 - 7pm Where: Dread River DistilleryInfo: Details and tickets available here Rhiannon Giddens & The Old Time Revue What: Performance by two-time GRAMMY Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, Rhiannon Giddens. When: May 4th @ 7pmWhere: Jemison Concert Hall at Alys StephensInfo: Details and tickets available here MUSIC>> WHAT'S COMING NEAR ALABAMA: STUBHUB | SEATGEEK | VIVID SEATS | TICKETMASTER TIME TO GET AWAY!>> READY FOR A WEEKEND TRIP? Check out flights and hotels here: KAYAK | EXPEDIA>> HAVE AN ORGANIZED EVENT COMING UP? Share with us here!This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the 米兰体育 13 app. You can download it here.
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CHECK OUT 米兰体育'S EMMA OWEN AT LAST YEARS CHILDREN'S OF ALABAMA INDY GRAND PRIX!
Start making your weekend plans with these 11 events happening around Central Alabama.
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We are looking at potential scattered thunderstorms of Friday, but clear sunny skies come Sunday. >>Check out our weekend forecast for the latest weather updates.
米兰体育 13 has compiled a list of some events happening in our area!
A special Shoutout to all college graduates! This weekend students from University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Samford University, and Jefferson State Community College will all celebrate this huge milestone!
PRE MOTHER'S DAY EVENTS
>> As we approach Mother's day, here are some ways to celebrate mom early!
Mother's Day Cake Decorating Workshop
- What: Join us for a fun and creative Mother's Day Cake Decorating Workshop where you can learn how to decorate a delicious cake together!
- When: May 3rd @ 4pm
- Where: Workshop Local - 186 Oxmoor Rd.
- Info: Presented by Surreal Moments and Event. Get tickets
RBC Ops Team Mother's Day Brunch
- What: Join us for a soul-nourishing experience where we will reflect on the strength of a mother鈥檚 words, and share stories of resilience.
- When: May 3rd @ 11am - 1pm
- Where: 2120 Center Point Pkwy
- Info: Get tickets
SPORTS
>> SPORTING EVENTS IN ALABAMA THIS SUMMER: | | |
Birmingham Stallions vs. San Antonio Brahmas
- What: The Stallions take on the Brahmas at home
- When: May 4th @ 3pm
- Where: Protective Stadium
- Info: Get tickets
Barons vs. Pensacola
- What: The Birmingham Barons will play Pensacola all weekend!
- When: May 1st and 2nd @ 7pm - May 3rd @ 6:30pm - May 4th @ 4pm
- Where: Regions Field
- Info: Don't miss Friday fireworks! Get tickets
Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
- What: Annual IndyCar Series race benefiting Children's of Alabama, presented by Medical Properties Trust
- When: May 2nd - 4th, Gates open everyday @ 8am
- Where: Barber Motorsports
- Info: Performances by The Velcro Pygmies! Details, tickets, and pricing available
COMMUNITY
Coffee with BPD
- What: Join the Birmingham Police Department Chiefs for an hour of open dialogue. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and get to know the people behind the badge.
- When: May 2nd @ 8:30am
- Where: Starbucks - 2401 Crossplex Blvd
- Info: Everyone's welcome!
HFD Retirement Celebration
- What: Join us as we celebrate the incredible careers of Battalion Chiefs Mark Shannon and Alexander Glover as they head into a well-earned retirement.
- When: May 2nd @ 11am - 1pm
- Where: Homewood Public Library
- Info: Stop by as your schedule allows and help us wish these two outstanding men all the best in the next chapter of their lives. Let's send them off with the gratitude and appreciation they deserve!
FOR FUN
Magic City Wine Fest
- What: 8th annual Cahaba Derm & Spa Wine Fest
- When: May 3rd 6-9 pm
- Where: Hoover Met
- Info: Get tickets and details
49th Annual Sunshine Saturday
- What: Arts & crafts, clothing boutiques, and entertainment. Food, games, prizes, live pony rides, gaming station, laser tag, and more.
- When: May 3rd @ 10am - 3pm
- Where: Talladega Family Life Center
- Info: Open to public. To become a vendor, contact Janie Curtis at 256-589-6784 or [email protected]
Derby Day Social
- What: Presented by Beta Mu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Join us for the most stylish derby event of the spring.
- When: May 3rd @ 2 - 7pm
- Where: Dread River Distillery
- Info: Details and tickets available
Rhiannon Giddens & The Old Time Revue
- What: Performance by two-time GRAMMY Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, Rhiannon Giddens.
- When: May 4th @ 7pm
- Where: Jemison Concert Hall at Alys Stephens
- Info: Details and tickets available
MUSIC
>> WHAT'S COMING NEAR ALABAMA: | | |
TIME TO GET AWAY!
>> READY FOR A WEEKEND TRIP? Check out flights and hotels here: |
>> HAVE AN ORGANIZED EVENT COMING UP?
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the 米兰体育 13 app. You can download it here.