Oct. 23 and 30 and Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m. Jefferson State Community College Shelby-Hoover CampusIf you’re thinking about beginning college for the first time, taking classes to update your skills, getting a college degree or continuing your education after being out of school, come to this free seminar. Sessions are in Room 415 of the Health Sciences Building. To register, call … [Read more...]
Horror in the Gardens
Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m. Aldridge GardensThe Aldridge Gardens Junior Board presents the second annual Horror in the Gardens, a costume Halloween party for those 21 and older at the gardens’ Pavilion. The event will feature entertainment by local musicians, food vendors with samples of local food, door prizes and a costume contest. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the … [Read more...]
Howl’oween Spooktacular
Oct. 25, 5:30-10 p.m. Avondale Brewing CompanyPets are invited to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary's Howl'oween Spooktacular. There will be costume contests for both pets and their owners, with the winners getting prizes. The event is dog-friendly, with dogs welcome on the patio and in the brewing company's large backyard. All dogs must be on a leash. … [Read more...]
Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 19-21, 25-28, and 31, 5 p.m. Birmingham ZooThe 22nd annual Boo at the Zoo will feature kid-friendly candy villages and game areas. Attendees should come dressed in their favorite costumes, ready to participate in the Halloween-themed activities sponsored by local nonprofits and children-oriented businesses. The train and other "haunting" rides will be open for … [Read more...]
11th Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest
Oct. 18-28 Hoover Public LibraryMake a pumpkin into a piece of art without carving it and enter it in the Hoover Public Library's contest. Each entry will receive a prize and medal, and all pumpkins will be entered into a grand prize drawing Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. Contest admission is free. … [Read more...]