FamilyCalendar

Monday, May 1

Splashpad Season Opening (FREE)

8AM - 8PM, Pratt Park, 460 Doster Rd. Prattville, AL, 36067 Cool off with our free splashpad, located in Pratt Park. The splashpad features a variety of water features and has proven to be a summer-time favorite over the years. Open 7 days a week. Closed during inclement weather.

(334) 595.0800 prattvilleal.gov/

Juneteenth Art Contest (FREE)

Rosa Parks Museum, 252 Montgomery Street Montgomery, AL, 36104 Have your artwork on display at the Rosa Parks Museum in downtown Montgomery! Create your own artwork as a drawing, painting, or mixed media. All artwork will be judged on its creativity and how well it fits the Juneteenth theme of Freedom.

(334) 261.1100 experiencemontgomeral.org

Friday, May 5

Friday on the Green (FREE)

6:30PM - 8:30PM, Russell Crossroads on the Town Green, Russell Farms Road Alexander City, AL, 35010 Grab your comfy stuff, kids, friends and leash for the pup and claim your spot on the Town Green to kick off the season with Jonathan Bloom.

(256) 397.1019 russellcrossroads.com/events.html

Brushwork with Artist Alisa Beck ($25)

6PM - 7:30PM, Armory Learning Arts Center, 1018 Madison Ave Montgomery, AL, 36104 Brushwork with Artist Alisa Beck. Get a handle on your brushwork.

(334) 625.2787 experiencemontgomeral.org

Blues Traveler ($42-$67) 8PM - 10:30PM, Montgomery Performing Arts Center, 201 Talapoosa St Montgomery, AL, 36104 (334) 481.5100 ticketmaster.com

Saturday, May 6

Santuck Flea Market (FREE)

6AM - 2PM, 7300 Central Plank Road Wetumpka , AL, 36092 We have an average of 500 vendors each month that sell a wide variety of foods, merchandise, and crafts.

(334) 567.7400 Facebook: Santuck Flea Market

Kids Fish Fest

8AM - 12PM, Pratt Park Pond, 460 Doster Rd Prattville, AL, 36067 Ages 4- 15 years old (all participants must be accompanied by an adult). All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and uses only one pole. Some children will get to experience fishing for the first time. 3 fish limit per child. You must provide your own fishing pole, tackle and bait. A limited number of fishing poles may be available to borrow during the fish fest but MUST be returned afterwards.

(334) 595.0800 prattvilleal.gov/

Master Gardner Workshops - Composting

9AM - 11PM, Doster Community Center, 424 S Northington Street Prattville , AL, 36067 Presented by Rose McCauley & Paula Seamon. Learn what, when and how to compost.

(334) 595.0800 prattvilleal.gov/

Birding and Walking Tour

10AM Montgomery Botanical Garden, 1010 Forest Avenue Montgomery, AL, 36106 Bird’s the Word! Come see what birds make the Gardens their home. The class, taught by Jennie McConnell Stowers, a longtime resident of Montgomery and an enthusiastic birdwatcher will begin in the Wisdom Wood Outdoor Classroom and will conclude with a birding walk around the Gardens. experiencemontgomeral.org

South Railroad Ave Vintage Street Market (FREE) 11AM - 6PM, ERA Opelika, 925 S Railroad Ave Opelika, AL, 36801 Don’t miss a day of vintage shopping on South Railroad Avenue in front of Era Opelika. There will be a street full of vendors selling vintage clothing, accessories, housewares, furniture, vinyl records and jewelry, a store-wide sale inside Era Opelika, plus food and beverage trucks, sample chair massages, a tarot card reader and a live fashion show by Auburn University’s Modeling Board! (334) 610.0044

Growing Vegetables in Containers (FREE)

1PM - 3PM, 425 Molton Street Montgomery, AL, 36101 Don’t have a yard? Maybe you are renting? You can grow a garden in pots, grow bags, or buckets. Master Gardener Glenn Huovinen will share his experience growing a year round vegetable garden in containers. (334) 422.9331 eatsouth.org

Sunday, May 7

Music in May at The Waters (FREE)

4PM - 6PM, 201 Waters View Dr. Pike Road, AL, 36064 Grab your lawn chair and friends. (334) 277.5551 watersal.com

5 x 7 Art Show & Sale (FREE)

5PM - 7PM, Pike Road Arts Center, 944 Wallahatchie Road Pike Road, AL, 36064 The 5x7 Art Show & Sale is back! Visit the Pike Road Arts Center from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, for bargain deals on original pieces by Alabama artists, all sized 5x7 inches and priced at just $57 each! Refreshments will be served.

(334) 272.9883 pikeroad.us

May 7-20

Youth Art Show

Prattville Creative Arts Center, Prattville , AL, 36067 Students in grades K-12 in Autuaga County public, private, or home schools are invited to submit their drawings, paintings, photographs or sculptures.

(334) 595.0850 prattvilleal.gov/

Wednesday, May 10

Senior Fish Fest ($2.00)

7AM - 3PM, Pratt Park Pond, 460 Doster Rd. Prattville, AL, 36067 Must be 50 years of age or older. Lunch provided. Bring your own lawn chair, fishing equipment, bait, hat, umbrella, sunblock and sunglasses. It’s a nice way to spend a day sitting by the pond fishing, and possibly bring home supper. No fishing license needed if you are 65 and up.

(334) 595.0800 prattvilleal.gov/

Thursday, May 11

ASF Presents Clyde’s Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1 Festival Drive Montgomery, AL, 36117 through May 21. This Tony- nominated hit from Broadway is full of laughs and insights into what it means to find your purpose. Asf. net for tickets and pricing.

(334) 271.5353 boxoffice@asf.net asf.net

Friday, May 12

Wildlife Presentation-Naturalist Cabin (FREE)

6:00PM - 8:30PM, Russell Crossroads Naturalist Cabin, Russell Farms Road Alexander City, AL, 35010 Stop by the Naturalist’s Cabin and discover a display of wildlife artifacts (including live animals). Touch, discover, and learn from the Russell Forest items and get tips on how to get more enjoyment from your time spent outdoors.

(256) 397.1019 russellcrossroads.com/events.html

Friday on the Green (FREE)

6:30PM - 8:30PM, Russell Crossroads on the Town Green, Russell Farms Road Alexander City, 35010 Grab your comfy stuff, kids, friends and leash for the pup and claim your spot on the Town Green to kick off the season with Jilla Webb.

(256) 397.1019 russellcrossroads.com/events.html

Joe Gatto Comedy Show ($36.75-$56.75)

7 p.m. The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre at