ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
FAMILY FUN Communities’ favorite events make a big return
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CITY OF HOOVER
From a car show to pony rides, there will be plenty of things to do and see at Celebrate Hoover Day.
BY LAUREN H. DOWDLE With many events cancelled last spring due to the pandemic, most were left finding creative ways to keep themselves and their children busy at home. While that might have brought them closer, many are ready to get back out and enjoy everything Birmingham and the surrounding cities have to offer. And they’re in luck! Families can now add many of their favorite events back to their calendars, giving them something safe and fun to do outside. Of course, these events might look a little different than in years past, with most requiring some form of social distancing and other COVID precautions. But people throughout the community are excited to have them back. Check out just a few of the events going on during the next month around town. ZOO BREWS & FARM DAY APRIL 16, APRIL 17 The Birmingham Zoo has several exciting events coming up this month. On April 16 from 5 to 8 p.m., they’re bringing back their Zoo Brews: Drafts at a Distance. Craft beer lovers will enjoy a great selection of specialty brews and wines from breweries across the state and southeast — all while traveling through the zoo. Attendees will also enjoy tasty selections from local food trucks and the zoo’s Wild Burger restaurant for an additional charge. The event is for adults only and will be rain or shine. The next morning, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the zoo will hold its annual Farm Day. Festivities will be in the children’s zoo and feature activities and booths to educate the public about Alabama’s rural and agricultural heritage. Tractors, weaving, and horseshoe-making demonstrations are just a few of the activities they’ll have around the Alabama Barn. The festivities are included in the price of a general admission ticket. CONTINUED ON PAGE 37
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