Mom Walk Collective Connects Birmingham Mothers
A local chapter of a national group uses community walks and events to help mothers build connections in the area.
Live Poll
Would you join a local group to meet other people in your area?
Birmingham Other News
In Birmingham, other news means community events, new entertainment venues, seasonal programming and one-off gatherings that do not fit a single genre. Coverage here picks up the local happenings that cross categories.
Civic
Live Poll
Do you think your community does enough to support local veterans?
Birmingham Hosts 79th National Veterans Day Parade
The downtown parade on November 11, 2026 marks its 79th year, with a theme honoring 250 years of veterans.
Cultural
Live Poll
Does your local community provide enough support and resources for survivors of domestic violence?
Birmingham Hosts Lifting Voices, Breaking Silence Event
The city and local housing authority partnered to connect domestic violence survivors with critical support resources.
Other — General
Live Poll
Should local governments use free concert series to encourage community togetherness and civic participation?
Boosie Headlines Final Safe Summer Concert in Birmingham
The free concert at Legion Field attracted 30,000 fans for a night of local and national musical performances.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Would you visit a new music-focused restaurant like High Dive this month?
Tasting Table Names High Dive Alabama's Best New Restaurant
The Birmingham listening lounge was recognized in Tasting Table's 2026 state-by-state rankings of new restaurants.
This section follows festivals and fairs, opening weekends for new attractions, holiday and seasonal programming, and niche events that draw a wider audience than expected. Coverage takes in the city's entertainment districts and the neighborhoods hosting community gatherings across the metro area. Seasonal calendars drive much of this coverage, so a single event often returns each year with new details. Venue openings and attendance milestones are the two developments that most often turn a local gathering into a citywide story.