As the temperature drops, fun activities in Birmingham are everywhere. During the month of October, Birmingham is filled with science experiments, spooky costume parties, and crisp autumn adventures. If you live in Birmingham or nearby, grab your pumpkin spice latte, your favorite sweater, and check out what cool events are happening across the Magic City this month!
Events You Can’t Miss
- When/where: Every day throughout October at the Birmingham Zoo
- Travel back in time and meet life-sized moving dinosaurs hiding amongst trees and shrubs through the zoo’s wild trails. After that, you can also head to the animal habitats for daily storytimes.
2.“Karma is a Scientist” (Taylor Swift Party)
- When/where: October 25 at 12 pm at the McWane Science Center
- Calling all Swifties! Put on your favorite era outfit and hit the silent dance floor! You’ll get to learn about the science behind fall colors and explore music lyrics through cool science experiments.
3. Haunt the Hills & Pumpkin Fest
- When/where: October 23 at Wald Park in Vestavia Hills
- Dress up in your Halloween costume and enjoy an evening filled with giant bounce houses, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving contests. At 6:30, a cozy outdoor family movie begins.
Tips for an Awesome Fall Outing
- Don’t forget to dress in layers! October mornings usually start chilly in Alabama and warm up by lunch, so dress like an onion so you can peel off the layers!
- Bring a bag for the treats! Most festivities and events offer early trick-or-treating or giveaways, so be sure to keep a tote bag or bucket handy.
- Check the weather! Before going anywhere, it’s always smart to check the weather so you can plan and dress accordingly. Fall rain showers can happen, so keep a light raincoat or umbrella in the car just in case.
Which event are you most excited to try? Grab your jacket, gather your friends, and get ready to explore the city of Birmingham this fall season.
