Back to School Bash
2025-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, 220 Hall St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
The City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce its partnership with C.H.A.N.G.E., Ty Talks and Young Men on a Mission for the annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event aims to prepare local youths for the upcoming school year and has become a cherished tradition in the community.
The Back to School Bash will feature a variety of activities and resources designed to support students and their families. Attendees can look forward to school supply giveaways (children must be present), bike raffles, inflatables, games, free food, information booths, and vendors offering a range of fun goodies and prizes.
For more information or to make a donation, please call 334-245-3966 or 334-625-2300 or email info@changealabama.org. Join us in making this year’s Back to School Bash another memorable event for our youth!

Side Quests Art Exhibit
2025-07-27 - 2025-09-14 | Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Museum Dr, Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
Winfred Hawkins started drawing at an early age. He developed his drafting skills by watching his father and copying animals from nature books. “I was basically a copying machine. I would draw just about anything you put in front of me.”
While in high school, he was commissioned by the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama to design 10 bronze roundels for the outside of the museum. He completed the project after graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design. Winfred has been working as a graphic designer since 2007.
After suffering from a nerve injury in 2012, affecting both arms, he has considerably changed his style to incorporate the use of both hands. Winfred mostly uses his non-dominant, right hand, for sketching, but sometimes paints an entire work. The left hand he reserves for work that is more involved, in style, as well as subject matter. With this technique, Winfred creates original characters, incorporating them into his own unique mythology and art style.

Table Top Night
2025-07-28 17:30 - 21:00 | Hilltop Public House, 3 North Goldthwaite Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States

Moonbeam: A Staged Story Reading
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sanctuary, 432 Goldthwaite St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
On July 29th and 30th in historic Cottage Hill, travel to the world of Freedom through a live, staged reading of a short story published in Spring 2024.
Set in 1935 in the Black community of Freedom, Alabama, Moonbeam describes the night a Blues singer named Twilight Hawkins and a hairdresser named Miss Mabel Pugh bore witness to tragedy and in it found common ground, an unlikely friendship, and an answer to their prayers. Themes explore race, lynching, and the bonds and burdens of Black womanhood.
This is a chance to meet the author and connect with local artists and musicians amidst art, dessert and drinks, and live music.
Admission includes:

A Staged Reading of Moonbeam featuring Professional Actors
A Signed Copy of Moonbeam
Art Show featuring Work by Local Artists
Live music and Delicious Refreshments
Closing Discussion with the Author

Join us for this special night in Montgomery…and what we hope will be your first of many trips to Freedom.

Trivia Night
2025-07-29 18:30 | Hilltop Public House, 3 North Goldthwaite Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States

Open Mic Night
2025-07-30 19:00 | Hilltop Public House, 3 North Goldthwaite Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States

Retro Video Game Tournament
2025-07-31 21:00 | Hilltop Public House, 3 North Goldthwaite Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States

Karaoke
2025-08-01 19:00 | Hilltop Public House, 3 North Goldthwaite Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States

Writing Workshop: The Hermit Crab Essay
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | The Learning Arts Center at The Armory, 1018 Madison Avenue, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107, United States
Like hermit crabs, this type of essay relies on resourcefulness to find new and exciting shells. Learn how to tell stories (both true and imagined) through unconventional formats (ex: shopping lists, application forms). Students will view examples, workshop their ideas, and then create their own hermit crab essay. At the end of the workshop, students will have the option to share their drafts in a supportive environment to receive generative feedback. Resources will be provided for publication venues. Students will have the opportunity to be included in a student chapbook and participate in a student reading at the end of the season.

Montgomery’s Biscuits Korean Heritage Night
2025-08-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Each year, ALIEEP partner with the Montgomery Biscuits Baseball and Pulmuone to co-host Korean Heritage Night – a vibrant celebration of Montgomery’s Korean community. The event features cultural performances between innings, community engagement activities, and even a fun twist where the Biscuits rebranding as the Montgomery Kimchi for the evening! It’s a memorable and festive occasion that draws a diverse audience from across the region.
Please use the link: https://bit.ly/45TMF50 in order to get discounted tickets

Pickup Ultimate
2025-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Audobon Park, 3174 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, 36106
Pickup Ultimate. All levels are welcome. Check the Montgomery Ultimate Facebook page for updates on opportunities to play and any weather cancellations. Email capitalcityultimate@gmail.com for any questions.

Lunch & Learn: Shade Gardening
2025-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 | The Learning Arts Center at The Armory, 1018 Madison Avenue, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107, United States
Mary McCroan, Advanced Master Gardener will show you how to brighten up shady corners of your landscape with plants that will do well and thrive in that environment.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Montgomery County Extension at 334-245-8053 or jones57@aces.edu by 7/16/2025.

Pickup Ultimate
2025-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Audobon Park, 3174 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, 36106
Pickup Ultimate at Audobon Park. All levels welcome. Bring a white and dark shirt and water. Details on other pickup opportunities and any weather cancellations at the Montgomery Ultimate Facebook page. For upcoming tournament and league play, go to http://www.montgomeryultimate.com.

Pickup Ultimate
2025-08-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Audobon Park, 3174 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, 36106
Pickup Ultimate at Audobon Park from 3-5 on Sundays. All levels welcome. Bring a white and dark shirt and water. Check the Montgomery Ultimate Facebook page for information and weather cancellations. Tournament and league information available on www.montgomeryultimate.com.

K-Prodigy BTS Back to School Night
2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Mr. Tea N Bites, 6633 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
Get ready, ARMY! We’re excited to announce the return of our annual BTS Back To School Night, happening Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Mr. Tea N Bites in Montgomery! This fun-filled evening will feature a raffle packed with BTS goodies donated by some amazing vendors, a high-energy random dance play, fun games, and a DIY cover page station where you can create your own school binder insert inspired by your favorite group!

Magical Creatures
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Montgomery Zoo & Mann Museum, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL, 36110, United States
Meet some of the magical animals that are featured in the movies like Harry Potter and The Hobbit. You will get a chance to meet these animals up close, learn about them in their habitats, and take home some special prizes for yourself.
Magical Creatures is a combination of fun-filled and insightful educational program packed with:

a classroom lesson plan
making a little magic
live animal presentations, and
everyone leaves with a take-home, keepsake goody bag.

Event fee: RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!
— Montgomery Zoo member: Accompanying adults*: FREE, Children (4-12 years old): $21
— Non-Zoo member: Accompanying adults*: $19, Children (4-12 years old): $35
— Advanced reservations required. All participants must be registered no later than Friday, August 22 @ 12pm (noon). This allows the opportunity to prepare for the proper number of participants. Thank you for your cooperation. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT!
* Important note for accompanying adults.
All child participant(s) must have at least one accompanying adult with them.
All accompanying adults must also register when making reservation for child participant(s).
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For additional information concerning Magical Creatures, please contact our Education Department at

(334) 625-4909 or
email at zooinfo@montgomeryal.gov

Advanced reservations are required.

Local Authors Day
2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:00 | The NewSouth Bookstore, 105 S. Court Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
The event showcases the amazing writing talent in our greater metro Montgomery region. Meet authors writing fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, self-help and inspirational titles, and more. It’ll be festive and fun!

Hog Days of Summer
2025-08-23 13:45 - 23:00 | Union Station Train Shed, 300 Water St, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
The Druids Charity Club is pleased to announce the 8th annual BBQ and Americana Music festival! The Hog Days of Summer is a charity event benefitting Hogs for the Cause and other carefully selected local charities.
Music Lineup:Our best lineup yet will be rocking the shed; spanning blues, rock, soul, country, roots, and other Americana influences.
Brent CobbNeal FrancisThe Soul RebelsKanika Moore and the Brown Eyed BoisBlues Old Stand
BBQ:Once again, our patrons can look forward to enjoying BBQ from the River Region’s finest BBQ establishments. More information to come soon.
Schedule:Doors: 1:45 PM.BBQ: upon entry.Music: 2:00 PM-9:00 PM
Tickets:General Admission: $20
Active Military/Police/Fire/EMS/Student GA Ticket**: $10
VIP Ticket: $250. Very limited supply.Private Discounted Cash bar,Private bathroomsPrivate SeatingSide of stage viewsFood options available

FCS Kick-Off
2025-08-23 18:00 | Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, 220 Hall St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
The 11th FCS Kickoff, featuring UC – Davis and Mercer, will be shown on ESPN.
The FCS Kickoff dates back to the 2014 season. The first three games were played at campus sites. ESPN Events then brought the game to Montgomery in 2017. This is the eighth FCS Kickoff played at the Historic Cramton Bowl.

Mercer will be making its second appearance. UC – Davis is making its debut in the event and will be the 17th different team to play in the FCS Kickoff.

All seats are General Admission.

Mercer – East Side – Sections N-S
UC – Davis – Press Box Side – Sections A-G

Saturday of Speed 125
2025-08-23 18:00 | Montgomery Motor Speedway, 480 Booth Rd, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
The summer heats up with the Saturday of Speed 125! This event brings a thrilling Pro Late Model 125-lap showdown, a 40-lap Black Sheep Woodlands Late Model Sportsman race, plus 72 laps of action from Shelby Concrete Street Stocks to celebrate 72 years of racing at Montgomery Motor Speedway! It’s a night of nonstop racing that you do not want to miss!

Ralph Ellis with The Accident Report
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 | The NewSouth Bookstore, 105 S. Court Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Author/journalist Ralph Ellis joins us at The NewSouth Bookstore for what will surely be a most enjoyable program tied to his new novel, titled The Accident Report. The story is set in 1974 in North Carolina. It stars Ronald Truluck, a rookie reporter who is inspired by Watergate and hopes to uncover a scandal to make his bones as a reporter. It won’t be easy. The paper he works for, The Millerton Eagle, runs pet-of-the-week pictures on the front page, not corruption stories. And Ronald is a stoner who’s loosey-goosey with the facts. With a little help from his friends, he finally lands the story—but with results nobody expected. Come listen to Ellis spin a yarn or two about his new book and how he came to write it. (Hint: He’s been a working journalist.) Tuesday, August 26 at 5:30pm.

11th Annual Stuff the Truck Food Drive
2025-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Winn-Dixie at Sturbridge Village Center, 7946 Vaughn Road, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36116, United States
We’re collecting non-perishable food items to support Montgomery Public Schools. See the attached flyer for our full shopping list.
Typical Backpack Contents:
Breakfast items:
Oatmeal, grits, cereal/multigrain bars, breakfast cookies, boxed fruit juice or milk.
Lunch items:
Canned pasta, canned tuna, soup, mac and cheese, baked beans, vegetables, chili, beef stew, ravioli, canned carrots, and green beans.
Snacks:
Crackers, craisins, raisins, dried fruit, peanut butter and jelly, trail mix, nuts, pretzels, squeezy fruit, applesauce, mandarin oranges, pudding cups and bottled water.

Black Angels Over Tuskegee
2025-08-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts, 251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Inspired by true events, Black Angels Over Tuskegee is a vibrantly energetic, emotionally captivating, award-winning drama that tells the story of six trail-blazing men who exhibited courage to excel in spite of overwhelming odds. The play follows the collective struggle of the first African American aviators in the United States Army Air Forces as they overcame Jim Crow-era injustices with intelligence, patriotism and brotherhood as they worked towards their dreams of an inclusive and fair society.

Red Tails Pep Rally
2025-08-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Riverfront Park, 355 Commerce Street, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Join us August 30 for the Red Tails Classic Pep Rally on Commerce Street near Riverfront Park!
We’ll kick off with a salute to the Red Tails / 187th Fighter Wing, then rally with Tuskegee University and Winston-Salem State. Expect live music, food trucks, games, and a powerful tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen — including a P-51 display!
Don’t miss out on this night of celebration, history, and fun!

Family Faith Night
2025-08-30 18:05 | Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, 200 Coosa St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Enjoy faith-based music and games throughout the night! Fireworks after the game.

Golden Hour Festival
2025-08-31 - 2025-09-01 | Montgomery Whitewater, 1100 Maxwell Blvd, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
A range of events all weekend! Sunset activities, races, live music & more!

Red Tails Classic
2025-08-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, 220 Hall St, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104, United States
Join us August 30 for the Red Tails Classic
Showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities –
in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II.

Make and Take Calligraphy
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-12 | Alabama Center for Commerce, 401 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Join ALIEEP for a two-week culturally enriching experience. The “Make and Event” has arrived, with this year’s theme being “calligraphy.” Starting September 2, 2025, visit the first floor of the Alabama Center for Commerce building for an all-day art exhibition showcasing local artists from different backgrounds and ethnic groups. Also, we are hosting workshops at local churches and schools. ALIEEP never ceases to promote community engagement and world connectiveness.

Lunch & Learn: All About Citrus
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | The Learning Arts Center at The Armory, 1018 Madison Avenue, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36107, United States
Dr. Chip East will be with us to speak on the different varieties of citrus we can grow and how to care for them in central Alabama.

Animal Enrichment Day
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Montgomery Zoo & Mann Museum, 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL, 36110, United States
Join the Montgomery Zoo Saturday, September 6, 10am – 3pm, for Animal Enrichment Day. Join a tour of the Zoo during our enrichment event and observe how animals respond to an assortment of new creative and behavior-stimulating enrichment items. We will visit over 20 different animals displays during the course of the event, and see what transpires and what we learn.
Enrichment is all about providing our animals with both physical and cognitive stimuli that is natural to their behavior in the wild. Virtual or not, we will remain true to that methodology. Animal enrichment is not always about providing a reward or a treat. The goal is to try to stimulate a behavior that would normally be found naturally in that species. So foraging animals would find searching for nuts, seeds, fruits, as a good enrichment; however, providing the same item to a predator may result negatively.
At the Montgomery Zoo, we house a variety of species, of all different shapes and sizes, from all over the world. To guarantee that these animals have the best care possible, we ensure they have a clean habitat, fresh food and water, and that they are receiving the proper healthcare needed. We also offer the animals plenty of what the zoological field calls enrichment. Enrichment can be defined as anything that improves or enhances the quality and value of the animals’ lives. The goal in offering animals enrichment is to encourage natural behaviors and entice them to interact with new and exciting objects that will stimulate them physically and mentally. Enrichment can be categorized as sensory, social, cognitive, physical habitat, or food related. Some examples of enrichment are puzzle feeders, spices, sounds, browse (plant material), new benches/perches, and even zookeeper/animal training.
The needs of the animals can be as unique as the animal itself. Some animals need to be stimulated mentally for instance primates. In the wild, primates will use “tools” to help them achieve tasks such as finding food or retrieving insects out of dirt mounds or trees. Other animals need to be stimulated physically to make sure they are staying in shape and healthy. We can offer them fun toys that encourage them to run, jump, swim, or climb to get them moving. Some animals have extraordinary senses: such as sight, smell, or hearing. If an animal has a really good sense of smell we can hide fun scents for them to search for and find.
Zookeepers give the animals enrichment daily, but we also have special events called Enrichment Days where the public get to see animals interact with enrichment up close and personal. Even humans can be enriched, and what better way to do so than to come out and see amazing animals having fun. So make sure you mark your calendars, you do not want to miss it!
Coloring Outside the Lines with Enrichment!
Animal Enrichment Day schedule
10am: Ring-Tailed Lemur

10:15am: Pygmy Hippopotamus
10:30am: Common Marmoset
10:45am: Giant Anteater
11am: Jaguar
11:15am: African Spurred Tortoise
11:30am: Bison
11:45am: Bald Eagle
LUNCH BREAK 12-1pm (Enrichment Day activities at the Overlook Café)
1pm: Africa Aviary
1:15pm: Giraffe/Ground Hornbill
1:30pm: African Savanna Hoofstock
1:45pm: Siamang
2pm: African Elephant
2:15pm: Greater One Horned Rhinoceros
2:30pm: Bengal Tiger
2:45pm: Pygmy Hippopotamus
