School’s almost out, and we’re gearing up for summer here at ARC Realty. Want to get outside this month? Here’s a list of fun things to do with your family around Birmingham in May!

Grab your pup and head to Do Dah Day

Birmingham’s annual pooch parade kicks off on Highland Avenue in Birmingham’s Southside this weekend. After the parade, spend the day with your 4-legged friends at Caldwell Park or Rushton and Rhodes Park, where there will be arts and crafts, kid’s activities, and a lineup of great bands! The best part? The festival is free for attendees! All proceeds benefit local animal charities.

May 14 / Tickets- FREE / Highland Avenue / 11 AM-7 PM / WEBSITE

Get ready for tee time at Regions Tradition

Join us on the green for the 2016 PGA Champions Tour. The event includes a Pro-Am tournament on Wednesday, May 18, and a professional tournament on Thursday-Sunday. Keep your eyes peeled for golf legend John Daly, as well as many World Golf Hall of Fame members. To see some talent off the course, make sure you stick around at the end of play on Saturday, May 21, to see a special performance by Taylor Hicks and the WBRC anchors. Children’s of Alabama is the primary charitable beneficiary.

May 18 to 22 / Tickets- $20/day or $80 for 5 any-one-day passes / Children 18 & under- FREE / Greystone Golf and Country Club / 8:30 AM-5 PM / WEBSITE

Put on your dancing shoes at Bob Syke’s BBQ & Blues Festival

Head over to DeBardeleben Park in Historic Downtown Bessemer for great food, music, and fun for the entire family! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy live blues music on stage all day and check out the arts and crafts area and kid’s activities. Come hungry and dig into Bob Syke’s BBQ. Trust us- your taste buds will thank you! A portion of the festival proceeds will benefit Clay House Children’s Center.

May 21 / Tickets- $15 in advance / $20 at the gate / Children 12 & under- FREE / DeBardeleben Park / 12-8 PM / WEBSITE

Handle the heat at Salsa Showdown

Birmingham’s spiciest fundraising competition will keep you coming back for more. Be a judge for the day and determine which local restaurant or catering company offers the best salsa, guacamole, queso, and specialty dip. Admission includes unlimited sampling privileges at each competitor’s station, a ballot for casting an “Audience Choice” vote, Piñata smashes, kids’ activities, live entertainment, beverage vending, and more! Proceeds will benefit Sidewalk Film Festival.

May 28 / Tickets- $10 in advance/ $15 at the gate / Avondale Brewing Company / 2-6 PM / WEBSITE

For a complete listing of Birmingham events in May, check out the city event calendar.