It’s hard to find things to do in January in Alabama. It’s kinda the slow season when it comes to free and cheap enteratainment. Here are a few things to check out this weekend. Three are free.
Here are the events:
1: Festival of the Cranes Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge – Decatur
Admission – Free
Age appropriate level – Open to all ages
Activities – There will be a raptor birds of prey show by Southeaster Raptor Center, presentations, Whooping Crane viewing and more. Also ask for Junior Wildlife Refuge Manger activity booklet to earn a badge.
Go here to learn more about the park and get directions.
The festival schedule is pictured in the gallery with this post. There will be two raptor shows 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
2. Free crafting event Bart’s Art Room – Birmingham
Bart’s Art Cart: Abstract Artwork imitating Jackson Pollack – Birmingham Museum of Art
Admission – Free
Age appropriate level – Open to all ages, young children will need supervision
Time – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you miss it this weekend, this is a reoccuring event each Saturday in January.
3. Monster Jam Friday through Sunday
Tickets upper level are the cheapest and probably the best if you have sensitive ears. Tickets are $10.
Here are some coupon codes to use if you plan on going:
FS24 for $5 off or ALBABY for $5 or JAMPACK for 4 tickets for $54.
Pit passes are extra.
4. UAB Men’s Basketball team vs FIU Panthers Conference Game
UAB basketball game Bartow Arena – Birmingham
Admission deal – Buy three single game tickets to any conference game get a fourth ticket free. Visit UABSPORTS.com or call 205-975-8221 for tickets.
Activities – UAB will honor members of the military during the game.
Start time – 2 p.m.
Age appropriate level – Open to all ages
Game details – UAB men’s basketball team will host FIU
5. Eagle watching event, every weekend in January – Guntersville
Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park:
Activities – 5:30am – Early bird coffee, Lodge
6am – Eagle watching at Town Creek and Short Creek
8am – Breakfast, Lodge
9am – Field trips: High Falls Park, Guntersville Dam and Cathedral Caverns State Park
11am – Lunch, Lodge
2pm – Afternoon program, Lodge – Ken Thomas (Superintendent at DeSoto State Park)
3pm – Eagle watching at Town Creek and Short Creek
6pm – Dinner, Lodge
Admission – Free
Age appropriate level – open to all ages, however some of the activites are not going to be compatible with younger children.
OTHER SOURCES:
Birmingham-area events
Visit www.birmingham365.org for a massive list of options for Birmingham.
Mobile-area events:
Lagniappe Mobile has a round-up of events happening in their area.
Montgomery-area events
Go here to check out the city calendar.
North Alabama events:
Our Valley Events has a round-up of Huntsville area specific events for this weekend.
