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 20^th Annual Day of the Dead Festival! Stroll through historic Sloss Furnaces as you enjoy live music, dance, food vendors, the 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.

Moss Rock Festival

Visit the Hoover Met for the 17^th Moss Rock 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!

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 75th Annual 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.

Deck the Heights

Come join us for family fun and entertainment to get into the holiday spirit! Enjoy refreshments and sales from your local merchants. Take a ride through Cahaba Heights on the Heights Express and make sure to check the Heights Holiday Pop Up Shops all around Cahaba Heights starting at 10am. This fabulous event is brought to you by the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association.

Alabama Street Food Festival

Join us at the Taproom for the Alabama Street Food Festival! This event will feature food trucks, live music, craft beer, cocktails, and more. The food trucks that will be present are:

Tay Thai Food, The Current, Croix Street Vegan, Nawlins Style Poboys, Taco Moro Loco and The Pot Belly & Jelly.

Night Market at Pepper Place

Start (or finish!) your Christmas shopping at this bi-annual Night Market presented by Yellowhammer Creative and Left Hand Soap Company. There will be over 50 makers and vendors. Food trucks, live music, and more!

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.

If you would like more information about Birmingham or to speak to an ARC agent, contact us at (205) 969-8910.