November Events in Birmingham
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing, and SEC football is in full swing. That can only mean one thing… It finally feels like fall in Birmingham! To help you celebrate, we’re sharing a list of what’s happening around town this month.
Dia de los Muertos
Join Bare Hands Gallery at the 19th Annual Day of the Dead Festival! Stroll through Pepper Place as you enjoy live music, dance, food vendors, the Corona Beer Garden, kid’s activities, and most importantly, the altars erected to those we have loved. Dress in bones, as a sugar skull, or for a fiesta! Don’t miss out on this joyful remembrance of lost loved ones.
November 2-5 / 5-11 PM / $10 / Pepper Place / WEBSITE
Moss Rock Festival
Visit the Preserve in Hoover for the 16th Eco-Creative Festival, a weekend inspired by nature, smart living, art, and design! The festival welcomes over 10,000 visitors annually and features dozens of artists, makers, brewers, and bakers. Bring the whole family for a day in the great outdoors!
November 6-7 / $10 / The Preserve / WEBSITE
Deck the Heights
Come join us for a night of family fun and entertainment! Enjoy refreshments and sales from your local merchants. Take a ride through Cahaba Heights on the Heights Express and fill your Heights Passport for a chance to win prizes and free Doodles from Santa
This fabulous event is brought to you by the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association.
November 13 / 2-7 PM / Heights Village in Cahaba Heights / WEBSITE
National Veterans Day Parade & Fireworks Show
Did you know our nation’s first Veterans Day Parade took place in 1947 right here in Alabama? Today, Birmingham still honors that tradition by holding a parade and fireworks show each year. Join in on the fun by viewing the parade downtown at 1:30 PM. You can find the parade route here! Following the parade, head to your favorite spot throughout Birmingham to watch the sky above Vulcan light up in celebration of our nation’s Veterans.
November 11 / FREE / Downtown Birmingham / WEBSITE
Market Noel
Market Noel is Birmingham’s premier and most exclusive shopping event. This an annual three-day shopping fundraiser showcases more than 100 regional and national vendors, perfect for shoppers seeking the latest in fashion and home décor, jewelry, holiday items, children’s clothes, gourmet food, art and more. Proceeds support the Junior League of Birmingham’s 38 community projects.
November 17-20 / $12+ / Finley Center / WEBSITE
Magic City Half Marathon & 5K
Strap on your running shoes and join the Magic City Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run this month! This race has quickly become the Premier Fall Running event in Alabama. With more than 2,000 athletes crossing the finish line ON Regions Field in downtown Birmingham, Food Trucks at the Finish Line and a great course through almost every part of Birmingham, this run is not to be missed.
November 21 / $20-$125 / Downtown Birmingham / WEBSITE
Thanksgiving Day
ARC Realty loves any excuse to gather with friends and family over a homecooked meal! We also know the value of generosity and giving back to our community, especially around the holidays. This year, we’re encouraging you to gather your family and friends for a Thanksgiving meal they’ll never forget. Spend the morning volunteering at Jimmie Hale Mission, Firehouse Shelter, or any local shelter!
November 23 / FREE / Downtown Birmingham or in your community!
If you would like more information about Birmingham or to speak to an ARC agent, contact us at (205) 969-8910.
