Oak Mountain State Fair
April 2-6 | Various Times
Oak Mountain Fairgrounds
Everyone’s favorite fair returns to Oak Mountain this spring! Parents, bring your kids and come enjoy carnival rides, games, attractions, food vendors and more. There is something for everyone at this event! Parking is free, and kids of heights 35 inches and under get in free. Stay up to date on this event here.
Calera Main Street’s Crawfish Boil
Friday, April 4 | 6-9 p.m.
1120 17th Avenue
Calera Main Street’s First Friday Festivals will kick off this Friday, April 4, with a crawfish boil prepared by Red Mountain Crawfish! Attendees can look forward to delicious food in addition to live music by Savannah Seals, a vendor market, family-friendly games and activities and more. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more here.
Helena Old Town Live
Saturday, April 5 | 5-9 p.m.
Helena Amphitheater
Helena Old Town Live’s concert series opens this month on Saturday, April 5, with live music by JJ Grey & Mofro–known as “masters” of Southern rock–and Paul Thorn! Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to sit in while enjoying the concert. With food and beverage vendors, family-friendly activities, live music and more, this series has something for everyone! Find more information here.
A Very Special Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 15 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Pelham City Park Football Field
Returning this spring, A Very Special Easter Egg Hunt will provide families of children with special needs a safe, relaxing opportunity to hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy the season’s festivities with the community. Attendees can also look forward to family-friendly games and activities and more. Whether visiting up close or from a distance, families are invited to get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny, too. For more information, click here.
SafeHouse Strong 5K
Saturday, April 26 | 8 a.m.
Patriot Park
600 Industrial Road
Back for the sixth year, the SafeHouse Strong 5K benefits its namesake nonprofit, which exists to support victims of domestic and sexual violence. The race course is paved, making it convenient for runners of all abilities, including families with small children or those with leashed dogs. All participants will receive SafeHouse swag, and the winners in each age group will receive prizes as well. To learn more information about SafeHouse of Shelby County, register for this event or pledge your support financially, click here.
Celebrate Hoover Day
Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Veterans Park
4800 Valleydale Road
This annual event draws more than 10,000 residents each year and is expected to grow this year! Celebrate Hoover Day will feature live music, a kids’ zone, family-friendly games and activities, vendor booths, a car show, inflatables and more. Children can even look forward to a petting zoo and pony rides! Find more details here.
