November Events in Birmingham
Dia de los Muertos
Join Bare Hands Gallery at the 21st 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 for those we have loved. Dress in bones, as a sugar skull, or as a fiesta! Don’t miss out on this joyful remembrance of lost loved ones.
November 2 & 3 / 4-10 PM / $15+ / Sloss Furnaces / WEBSITE
Mt Laurel Fall Festival
Celebrate the best fall has to offer in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel where guests have the opportunity to shop our vibrant street fair, savor dishes from the best local area restaurants and food trucks, and enjoy a day strolling the idyllic streets of one of Birmingham’s best neighborhoods.
November 4th | FREE | The Town of Mt Laurel | WEBSITE
Moss Rock Festival
Visit the Hoover Met for the 18th 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!
November 4 & 5 / $11 / Hoover Met / 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 76th Annual parade downtown at 1:00 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 / 1PM / Downtown Birmingham / WEBSITE
Magic City 5K
Strap on your running shoes and join the Magic City 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 19 / $20-$125 / Downtown Birmingham / WEBSITE
