If you’re in central to north Alabama you are probably in the middle of some pretty serious cabin fever. To help you deal with the mental exhaustion check out the list of activities below happening this weekend:
NATIONWIDE:
Lowe’s Build and Grow
Monster Jam featuring Max-D Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Register here. If your location is full, you can still show up but be prepared to wait for cancellations. They may not have an opening, so it’s a risk.
BIRMINGHAM
Montevallo Arbor Day
Free 1,000 trees and tree seedlings giveaway at Orr Park
9 a.m. to noon
Birmingham Art Museum Chinese New Year celebration
Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission: Free, parking is free
Open to all ages
Go here for details.
American Traditional Archery Pre-Spring Arrow Fling
Tannehill State Park
$4 for adults, $2 for children
Go here for details. Go here for directions and info about the park.
UAB Men’s Basketball game
Versus Middle Tennessee
Saturday 2 p.m. at Bartow Arena
Tickets are $5 (rare discount)
Discover the Dinosaurs
BJCC Friday – Sunday
**Not cheap at all. There are some animatronic dino displays, then bounce houses, dino digs, coloring and rides. Tickets are ridiculous in my opinion.
NOTE – This is a much cheaper investment:
Gadsden:
Hardin Center for Cultural Arts Dinosaurs Alive
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission $8 for all ages
Go here details and directions.
HUNTSVILLE
Garden Giveback Day
Huntsville Botanical Gardens
Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donate an item on the Huntsville Humane Society’s list and you will get free admission.
Each item equals a free admission.
Family Egg Drop Challenge at Sci-Quest Hands On Science Center
Feb. 28, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Included with general admission (Get free admission if you’re an ASTC passport member like McWane, SMOF etc.)
All materials will be provided to you. The egg will need to survive a 10 foot to 20 foot drop.
Spring into Summer Activities Fair
Space & Rocket Center
Free admission
Features more than 30 members of the Arts Council who will share details about spring break and summer camps, free classes and more.
SOUTH ALABAMA
Montgomery – Alabama Horse Council Horse Fair
Feb. 28 – March 1 Garrett Coliseum
Parade of breeds, kids activities, entertainment, competitions and more.
Go here to see fair schedule.
Tuscaloosa – Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stories, cake and more.
Go here for admission and direction details.
Monroe County Heritage Arts Festival
Admission free
Saturday
Old Courthouse Museum & Downtown Square
There will be children’s activities, booths, crafts, entertainment, food and more.
Go here for directions and more.
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.
Fresh Air Family events
Free to moderate cost outdoor events calendar.
State travel calendar:
Go here for the official travel site of Alabama for calendar events happening across the state.
