👻 Happy Halloween 🎃

Good morning Birmingham!

Whether you're taking the little ones trick-or-treating through your neighborhood tomorrow or setting up on the porch to pass out candy, we hope you have a safe and spooky evening! In case you’re looking for some Halloween festivities, we’ve got a list of fun events all weekend - both family friendly and adult only.

If you do plan to get out and about, be sure to bring some cold weather clothes as it looks to get a little chilly in the next few days.

Let’s get to it.

🎸 The Revivalists 

Get ready for the ultimate Halloween night as New Orleans soul-rockers The Revivalists bring their electrifying "All in the Family: 10 Years of Men Amongst Mountains" celebration to Avondale Brewing Company on Halloween night at 7:00 PM! This isn't just any concert—it's a full-blown party presented by Birmingham Mountain Radio and Live Nation, featuring support from the incredible Hans Williams to kick off what's guaranteed to be an unforgettable night.

Whether you're dancing in the standing general admission pit right up against the barricade or living it up in the exclusive Upstairs VIP section with premium beverages, air-conditioned bathrooms, and your own private bar, you're in for an absolute treat! The Revivalists are known for their explosive live performances blending rock, soul, and funk that'll have you moving from the first note to the last, making this the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with killer music, cold craft brews, and an epic Birmingham crowd.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, so grab your tickets now (starting around $65) and get ready to experience one of the hottest touring bands in the country at one of Birmingham's best outdoor music venues! Trust us—this is THE place to be on Halloween night, so don't miss your chance to be part of this massive 10-year anniversary celebration! More

Just Re-Opened

🍻 Carrigan’s Public House
After an 11-year run at its beloved Morris Avenue location, Carrigan's Public House has officially burst onto the scene with a stunning reopening on October 28, 2025, at The William—a gorgeous historic five-story building at 1911-1913 3rd Avenue North that's transforming downtown Birmingham's dining landscape! Founded by local developer David Carrigan, this isn't just a relocation—it's a complete evolution, featuring Birmingham's first-ever downtown alley bar entrance that promises to be the coolest hidden gem in the city.

The new space is absolutely jaw-dropping, showcasing a one-of-a-kind handmade marble bartop that Carrigan himself crafted into an intricate railroad map of Birmingham, plus salvaged pine lumber and that iconic Land Rover back bar that fans know and love. Get ready for an elevated dining experience that keeps all your Carrigan's favorites—yes, that legendary gourmet corndog is still there!—while introducing spectacular new dishes like the show-stopping Lamb Shank Roast that looks as amazing as it tastes.

With the same incredible team, an even more impressive bourbon and whiskey selection, and a sleek industrial vibe in a historic 1905 building, this is the downtown destination everyone's talking about. Whether you're grabbing post-work cocktails, celebrating with friends, or exploring Birmingham's exciting new alley bar culture, Carrigan's new location is the place to be right now! (more)

✡️ Alabama Holocaust Education Center

The Alabama Holocaust Education Center, located at 2100 Highland Avenue South in Birmingham's Temple Emanu-El, operates an 8,300-square-foot facility featuring immersive virtual reality experiences, interactive exhibits showcasing Alabama Holocaust survivors' stories, and authentic artifacts that bring history to life.

Founded in 2002 and led by Executive Director Lisa Bachman, the nonprofit has trained over 1,500 teachers and reached more than 100,000 students across 40 counties statewide through comprehensive teaching trainings, including their first-ever Teacher Conference held this past June and a brand new educator toolkit launching soon. The center is open for tours that can be booked directly through their website at ahecinfo.org, offering visitors powerful firsthand accounts and educational experiences designed to foster understanding and combat prejudice.

I had the honor of getting a tour recently, and was blown away by the entire exhibit, and especially the VR experience! It’s about as close as we can get to experiencing these events through the eyes of the victims.

Through community lectures, film screenings, commemorative events like their annual Kristallnacht lecture, and professional development programs, the center provides diverse opportunities for meaningful engagement with Holocaust history and its contemporary lessons. The organization's mission is to create a more just and compassionate world that recognizes the dignity and humanity of every individual by ensuring the Holocaust's stories of suffering, struggle, and survival are never forgotten.

🚰 Birmingham Water Board CEO Search Sparks Controversy Over Secrecy
The search for a new CEO at Central Alabama Water has sparked internal division, with Birmingham's two board representatives accusing the chairman of excluding them from a secretive process to fill a position paying up to $750,000 annually. Despite Birmingham residents making up 44% of the utility's customers, only three of seven board members—none from Birmingham—are vetting candidates, while the utility pays a Chicago firm up to $250,000 to conduct the search. More

🦐 Birmingham's Bayonet Named Alabama's Best Seafood Restaurant
Bayonet, a Birmingham raw bar and seafood restaurant opened by celebrated chef Rob McDaniel in March 2025, has been named the best seafood restaurant in Alabama by The Takeout, joining a growing list of accolades that includes being named one of the 50 best restaurants in America by the New York Times. The restaurant serves a seasonal menu featuring sustainably sourced fish, fresh oysters from Alabama's Dauphin Island, and creative dishes like bánh mì stuffed with Gulf shrimp in caramel sauce, proving that Alabama's best seafood spot isn't on the coast—it's in the Magic City. More

🏘️ Jimmie Hale Mission Plans $4 Million Downtown Shelter Expansion
The Jimmie Hale Mission is building a new two-story, $4 million facility on 2nd Avenue North in downtown Birmingham that will feature nearly 100 beds, family rooms, counseling spaces, and job-readiness services to help people transition from homelessness to stability. The city of Birmingham has pledged $1 million toward the project, which is strategically located near public transportation and other outreach services, with construction expected to begin next year once fundraising is complete. More

🏥 UAB Opens New Genomic Medicine Building to Advance Precision Healthcare
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has opened the 175,000-square-foot Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, featuring a distinctive double-helix design, which will focus on sequencing and mapping genomes to diagnose diseases earlier and create DNA-targeted treatments. The state-of-the-art facility, funded by a $50 million state investment, brings together researchers from multiple institutes to advance precision medicine and help position Alabama as a leader in biomedical innovation and biotech commercialization. More

🚦 City Invests $2.4M to Fix Out-of-Sync Traffic Signals and Improve Safety
The Birmingham City Council has accepted nearly $2 million from ALDOT and is adding $450,000 in city funds to upgrade traffic signals across Birmingham that have fallen out-of-sync due to severe weather, construction, and accidents. The city previously had remote connectivity to over 700 traffic signals but lost that capability, and local business owners and runners say the confusing signal timing creates safety issues for both drivers and pedestrians. More

🖥️ Miles College Partners with NVIDIA to Integrate AI Across Campus
Miles College in Fairfield has formed a partnership with NVIDIA, the world's most valuable publicly traded company, to integrate artificial intelligence across all academic programs, faculty research, and community engagement. NVIDIA will provide resources, development tools, and training to help certify faculty and students in AI and accelerated computing, with the goal of making AI fluency a core competency for every Miles College graduate regardless of their field of study.More

🧊 Disney On Ice | BJCC | 10/30-11/02 | More
A magical multi-leveled ice show featuring Mickey Mouse and Disney friends on a quest to help Captain Hook find Tinker Bell!

🧸 Spookfest 2025: Spooktacular Showtime | Hoover Met | 10/30 | More
Free family Halloween fun featuring safe trick-or-treating, food trucks, inflatables, games, prizes, live music, and a free showing of the classic film "Beetlejuice" on the big screen at 7:00 PM (costumes encouraged, admission and parking free)!

🍂 Harvest Jam | The Village at Lee Branch | 10/30 | More
Featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, and adorable adoptable pups from GBHS, this event has all the festive vibes!

👻 Vulcan’s Spooktacular | Vulcan Park & Museum | 10/31 | More
Halloween-themed family event featuring food vendors, face painting, balloon artists, and other activities with tickets ranging from free for children under 4 to $10 for adults!

📚️ Trick-or-Treat at the Library | Homewood Public Library | 10/31 | More
Wear your costumes and bring your candy bag and trick-or-treat around each department in the library!

🎃 West Homewood Halloween Block Party | West Homewood | 10/31 | More
Huge Halloween block party between El Barrio and Patriot Park featuring bouncy houses, raffle prizes, trick or treat, sweet treats, Halloween crafts, and more!

🎃 Boo Halloween Party | B&A Warehouse | 10/31 | More
Birmingham's largest 21+ Halloween bash at B&A Warehouse on October 31st featuring live bands, DJ sets, scaryoke, a costume contest, and themed rooms, with all proceeds benefiting Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society).

🎄 Christmas Village Festival | BJCC | 11/5-11/9 | More
A five-day holiday marketplace featuring over 700 vendor booths selling handcrafted gifts, décor, apparel, food, and more, with photos with Santa available throughout the event.

🎃 Halloween Bar Crawl | Dread River Distilling | 10/31-11/1 | More
Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun!

🎙️ The Ultimate Billy Joel / Elton John Experience | Ferus Artisan Ales | 10/31 | More
A free, all-ages concert featuring Billy and The Jets as they perform a tribute to the legendary Billy Joel and Elton John - make sure to bring your costumes!

 K-Pop Minicon Bham 2025 | The Wynfrey Hotel | 10/31 | More
A special Halloween weekend K-pop convention featuring panels, vendors, photocard trading, dance showcases, karaoke, workshops, a K-drama watch room, and a 16+ Halloween party

👜 Día de los Muertos Número 23 | Sloss Furnaces | 11/1 | More
One of the Southeast's most vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations featuring massive art installations, live music, traditional dance, handcrafted memorial altars, food trucks, and interactive art activities!

🎉 International Food Festival | Crescent Islamic Center | 11/1 | More
Celebrating global cuisines and cultures with diverse food vendors, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities in one of Birmingham's most vibrant community celebrations!

🏆 Kristallnacht Commemorative Lecture | UAB Alumni Society House | 11/4 | More
Historians Wendy Lower and Jonathan Petropoulos discussing SS leader Heinrich Himmler's final days, his capture, interrogation, and suicide in British custody as they explore how genocidal systems collapse.