1. The 7th Annual Festival of Tulips
Through March 15 | Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday Noon-4 p.m.
American Village
Stroll through a field of more than 100,000 tulips that are blooming just in time for the season! Admission is $5, and tulips are $2 each. Attendees are welcome to pick as many as they want. Admission is free to veterans, active military and children ages 4 and under. Stay up to date on this event here.
2. Calera Main Street’s First Friday Celebration
Friday, March 3 | 5 p.m.
Calera Main Street
Join Calera Main Street for March’s first friday celebration, featuring a crawfish boil and a St. Patrick’s Day party! Attendees can enjoy local vendors’ wares, kids’ activities, games, live music and more. Visit here for more information.
3. Vendor Market
Saturday, March 11 | Noon-4 p.m.
Cat-n-Bird Winery
Come out and shop local vendors’ wares at this market. Enjoy live music with Pepper Brooks and the Battle Axes Feast from noon-3 p.m. Learn more here.
4. Kites and Bites
Sunday, March 12 | 3:30-6 p.m.
Pelham City Park
The Pelham Parks and Rec Department will host the second annual “kites and bites” event of which all ages are invited to attend. This event is free, and participants are encouraged to bring their own kites and fly them high or ride their bikes for a day of “get out and play.” There will be live music from Erica Ryleigh, kids’ crafts, face painting and more. Local food trucks including Hey BeBe, The Street Cafe and Parasol Treats will be available. Follow Pelham Parks and Rec on Facebook for updates.
5. Taste of Pelham
Tuesday, March 14 | 6-8 p.m.
Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena
The fifth annual Tate of Pelham event is back and benefitting the Pelham Public Library! Tickets are $40 and include unlimited samples of food and beverages from local restaurants at the event. Purchase tickets here.
6. Mom/Dad and Me Canvas Paint Event
Thursday, March 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Siluria Brewing Company
For $40 per mom/dad and child, families can participate in a “do-it-yourself” paint and sip event! Admission includes one “16×20” canvas to share per parent and child, all required supplies and one beverage of the parent’s choice. Call 205-624-3037 for more information or visit here.
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