Run for Kids Challenge

PELHAM – Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to provide hope, healing of the spirit and love for the whole family during the childhood cancer journey. Through year-round meaningful and educational programming, Smile-A-Mile helps those in Alabama who are affected by childhood cancer thrive during treatment and the years beyond. Learn what Smile-A-Mile is all about at "Smile-A-Mile.com" […]

Run for Kids Challenge

PELHAM – The event will take place Saturday, April 30 starting at 7 a.m. at Oak Mountain State Park. For more information and to register, visit Ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89409.

Micro Wrestling

ALABASTER – Micro Wrestling returns to Alabaster on Saturday, May 14 from 8-10 p.m. Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE-type event supported by an entire cast under 5 feet tall. For more information, visit Micro Wrestling Federation’s Facebook page.

Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

PELHAM – Come to OMSP to view the Total Lunar Eclipse on Sunday, May 15 from 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Food trucks will be on site. Totality is at 11:11 p.m. Suggestions for this event include chairs, flashback, blankets, camera and binoculars. More information can be found at Alapark.com/events/oak-mountain-state-park/lunar-eclipse-viewing-party.

Princess Brunch at Helena Hollow

HELENA – Helena Hollow’s Princess Brunch will take place on Saturday, May 21. There will be two separate sessions. To date, Moana, Ariel, Snow White, Rapunzel, Elsa, Anna, Cinderella, Jasmine and Tinkerbell will be in attendance. Find more information and tickets through Helena Hollow’s Facebook page.

Puppy Palooza

CHELSEA – Cat-n-Bird Winery and Shelby Humane will host Saturday, May 21 from 12-3 p.m. at the winery. Dogs will be available for adoption and plenty of vendors will be attending such as Giggle Paws Boutique. Food trucks will be onsite and there will be live music.

Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K

HOOVER – Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue will hold a 5K Meow-A-Thon and a one Mile Whisker Walk benefitting Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue, a no-kill, cage-free shelter for cats and kittens. The race will be held Saturday, May 28 at Veterans Park in Hoover at 7a.m. Details can be found at Runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/KittyKatHavenAndRescue5KMeowAThon.

Alabaster Cityfest

ALABASTER – Alabaster CityFest will be celebrating its 20th year in style on Saturday, June 4, 2022, with a world-class lineup of musical entertainment, kid friendly and family activities and more. Best of all admission is free. For more information, visit Alabastercityfest.com/.

Summer Baseball

SHELBY COUNTY - Xpress Baseball 15U is looking to add players for summer. It focuses on player development through lessons, practice and tournaments. Call 205-901-3718 for more information.

Cahaba Lillies

PELHAM - Explore the endemic Cahaba Lilies guided by OMSP interpretive team on Sunday, June 5 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet outside of the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center at for a quick lesson on the lilies, refuge rules and info for the field trip. For more information, visit Oak Mounain State Park’s Facebook page.