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Avondale Park

This 36.5-acre park next to Avondale Library features a mature rose garden and gazebo, WPA-era outdoor ampitheatre (perfect for music, theatre and similar programs) and 2,400 square foot renovated villa (great for special events and family reunions), duck pond, walking track, tennis courts and three youth baseball/softball fields.
    4101 5th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222
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    7am - 10 pm
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    7am - 10 pm

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    • 4101 5th Avenue South
    • Birmingham, AL 35222
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    Where to Stay

    Days Inn Hwy 280

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    Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

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    Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point

    Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point, Alabama offers a convenient location behind The Village at Lee Branch, an outdoor shopping promenade and Eagle Point Golf Course. Our hotel is a short walk away from many of the area’s restauran...

    Comfort Inn Birmingham - Irondale

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    Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa

    Set just outside the city, deep in the heart of the "Hidden Gem of the South," this Birmingham hotel provides a uniquely inspired setting.

    Oster Golf Houses-Birminghan

    Spectacular houses along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail designed for golfers. Two 4Br and one 2BR house available for vacation rental near Birmingham.
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    Upcoming Events

    Harmony & Heritage

    Join us for the Harmony & Heritage Festival—a FREE celebration of culture, community, and connection! 🎶✨ Enjoy live music, local artisans, interactive exhibits, and delicious food while exploring the rich history and diverse traditions that shape o...

    Harmony & Heritage Festival

    The free Harmony & Heritage Festival at Arlington Historic House on May 17th celebrates wellness and community with music, food, a Maker's Market, wellness resources, fitness activities, and a Kids Zone.

    Birmingham Taco Fest

    Join Bare Hands, Inc. in celebrating the city’s top taco vendors and food trucks during the Birmingham Taco Fest presented by Rubio Law Firm on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 1- 7 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces.

    Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps

    Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work ...

    West Homewood Farmers Market

    THE 2025 MARKET SEASON Every Tuesday in June, July, and the first Tuesday in August from 5 PM to 8 PM. 160 Oxmoor Road West Homewood, AL 35209 (Directions) 833-WESTHWD (937-8493) info@westhomewood.com

    Birmingham Festa Italiana

    The 2nd Annual Festa Italiana is an experience of Italian traditions, music, food and culture. Live musical performances, food vendors serving a variety of Italian favorites, cooking demonstrations, dancing, grape stomping competitions, bocce ball t...

    Thank You Books Presents John Green

    Thank You Books is a vibrant, welcoming independent bookstore in Birmingham's Crestwood neighborhood featuring a great assortment of books and frequent author events and book clubs.

    2025 Alabama State Games

    The Alabama State Games return to Birmingham and Jefferson County for the annual statewide Olympic-style competition June 13-15. With 27 sports to choose from and an Olympic-style Opening Ceremony to kick off the weekend, you will not want to miss t...
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    Where to Eat

    Full Moon Bar-B-Que

    Our Inverness bar-b-que location is just south of 459 on Highway 280. Come in and enjoy some of our mouth-watering bar-b-que ribs slow cooked over our hickory wood-fired pit.

    Blueprint on 3rd

    Blueprint on 3rd is a polished-casual American brasserie in Birmingham, Alabama paying homage to regional cuisines.

    Bottega

    Imagine a warmly-lit room paneled in walnut, the crisp white tablecloths absorbing the gleam of the copper bar.

    The Birmingham Candy Company

    The Birmingham Candy Company is a life long dream of our family. We simply love sweets! Not only eating them, but we love to make them as well. There is nothing better than seeing the faces of our customers and seeing their pure enjoyment. That first...

    Half Shell Oyster House Lakeview

    Half Shell Oyster House is a concept that was brought to life in 2009 in the historic Kremer building located in downtown Gulfport, Miss. The Half Shell since then has grown into 13 regional locations throughout Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. Ou...

    Mr. P's Butcher Shop & Deli

    Owned and operated by the Pilleteri family since 1975, Mr. P's serves hearty sandwiches at breakfast and lunch six days a week.

    Bistro 218

    French-inspired bistro fare such as duck confit in a brick-walled space with a warm & intimate vibe.

    Shrimp Basket Irondale

    It all began in 1993, when two local boys in Gulf Shores, Alabama decided to open up a casual family-focused seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast. The idea was to create a restaurant where people would feel welcome to be themselves, families could af...
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