Vestavia HillsPumpkins for MissionsOct. 28-30Saint Mark United Methodist ChurchSaint Mark United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Pumpkins for Missions fundraiser through Oct. 30. All proceeds benefit the Mexico Mission Team's efforts to build houses and teach Bible study in Rio Bravo, Mexico. Pumpkins are available for purchase Monday-Thursday from 4-7 … [Read more...]

BirminghamBoo at the ZooOct. 28-31Birmingham ZooThe Birmingham Zoo is inviting guests to wear their favorite family-friendly costumes and watch as the zoo transforms into a destination of spook attractions, trick-or-treating, themed rides and games for 15 nights at the Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo.  Guests can see their favorite Marvel characters for a special … [Read more...]

Birmingham"The Drunken Botanist"Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Birmingham Botanical GardensNew York Times bestselling author Amy Stewart will share stories from her travels and recipes from her book, "The Drunken Botanist," on Oct. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Linn-Henley Lecture Hall at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Stewart will be available for book signings. General … [Read more...]

BirminghamBlack Jacket Symphony PerformanceOct. 25, 8 p.m.Birmingham Museum of ArtMountain Brook native J. Willoughby and the Black Jacket Symphony will present Elton John's "Madman Across the Water" at 8 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The concert will be held in the museum's upper terrace. General admission is standing room only. A cash bar … [Read more...]

BirminghamBBG Fall Plant SaleOct. 19-20Birmingham Botanical GardensBirmingham Botanical Gardens will host its annual Fall Plant Sale Oct. 19-20 in Blount Plaza, with opportunities to purchase herbs, sustainable trees, fall annuals, shrubs, natives, perennials and more. Proceeds from the sale support programs like Discovery Field Trips, Plant Adventures and more. … [Read more...]