March 2020
{12 Things} for active boomers and beyond
MONTEVALLO, ALABAMA
Festival of Tulips at the American Village American Village, Montevallo, AL Through March, every day, weather permitting The field of over 100,000 tulips, with replicas of some of America’s most historic places as a backdrop, creates a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity, so bring your camera! As the only you-pick tulip field in the region, visitors can take home armfuls of beautiful blooms. Tulips will be $1.50 each, bulb included. The Festival of Tulips at the American Village will be open Monday-Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-4, and Sunday 12-4 beginning in early Spring, and continuing through March (depending on weather and bloom time). The Village advises that you check their website (www. americanvillage.org) and Facebook page to find out the exact date the tulip field will open. American Village is located at 3727 Highway 119. Montvallo, AL. For more info visit www.americanvillage.org
WETUMPKA, ALABAMA
Simple Sundays Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum, 3001 Jasmine Hill Rd. Wetumpka, AL Sundays, 1-4 pm
On Simple Sundays, we offer a variety of activities in our beautiful garden spaces for people of all ages. Each week will be different as friends enjoy art making, music playing, gardening workshops, kid games and more. Every week, we'll host a yoga instructor at 2:00, so bring your mat and join us in the sunshine! Pack a picnic and stroll our pathways to enjoy the flowers and sculptures under our majestic trees. There is so much to discover as our amazing hilltop changes with every season. We look forward to seeing you along with your friends, family and butterflies! Admission $10.00 – Adults, $8.00 – Military & Senior Citizens, $6.00 – Children ages 3-12, FREE – Children 2 and under. www.jasminehill.org
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA ALABAMA STORY ASF-Octagon Stage March 5-22
America. In Montgomery, Alabama, a gentle children’s book stirs the passions of a segregationist senator and a no-nonsense librarian. A contrasting story of childhood friends — an African-American man and a woman of white privilege who are reunited in Montgomery that same year — provides private counterpoint to the public events of the play. Political foes, star-crossed lovers, and one feisty children’s author inhabit the same page to conjure a Deep South of the imagination. Octagon Stage | 2 hours, plus intermission. Recommended ages 12+. For tickets www.asf.net
PIKE ROAD, ALABAMA
Pike Road Arts Council's 9th Annual Art Market Pike Road Town Hall (9575 Vaughn Rd) Sarturday, March 7, 9-4 pm
Call your friends for the Pike Road Arts Council's 9th Annual Art Market on Saturday, March 7th from 9 am - 4 pm at Pike Road Town Hall (9575 Vaughn Rd). This event is free to enter and features artists and artisans from the River Region and beyond. A local British Car Club will be showcasing their cars in the parking lot outside Town Hall during the event. Those interested in learning more can contact the Town of Pike Road by visiting www.pikeroad.us, calling 334.272.9883, or emailing info@pikeroad.us.
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
44th Annual Zoo Weekend Montgomery Zoo Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, 9-6 pm daily
During this two-day event the Montgomery Zoo is transformed into a amazing carnival like atmosphere for everyone from two to 92, with two stages of entertainment, games, rides, bouncy houses, giant inflatable slides, pony and camel rides, petting zoo, animal encounters, Montgomery Fire Department’s Smoke House, Montgomery Police Department K-9 Unit, live animal presentations, concessions, baked goodies, and more. Special appearances include Zoobeedoo, Big Mo, McGruff the Crime Dog, 501st Legion Vader’s Fist Star Wars characters, and the characters from Lisa’s Party Palace. Zoo Weekend is our biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from this event will be contributed to the construction of a new reptile facility with its featuring animals including the critically endangered, Indian Gharial, Komodo Dragon, and King Cobra. For more vist www.montgomeryzoo.com
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March 2020
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