Weekend events happening from May 17th to 19th
Published: May. 16, 2024 at 11:35 AM CDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - With temperatures warming up outside, that means farmers markets are back. Come out to the Shoppes at Eastchase to enjoy the great selection of fruits, veggies, homemade jellies, boiled peanuts, I mean they have just about everything. It starts at 7 a.m. on Saturday.
Do you enjoy walking? How about walking for a good cause, well the March for Babies: A Mother of A Movement event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Baptist Health DeBoer Building, registration will start at 8:00 a.m. This walk will benefit March of Dimes.
Starting at 10 a.m., you can come out to the Montgomery Zoo for Animal Enrichment Day and meet some magical creatures that are featured in famous movies such as Harry Potter, you get to learn about their habitats and more.
The Health and Wellness City Fest begins at 10 a.m. There will be live music, activities for the kids, exercise demos, free food and services.
Also, this weekend, there will be over 80 authors, vendors, book cover models from across the US including local Alabama authors in town for the Capital City Author Event. Readers can bring their own books for authors to sign.
Do you like motorcycles? If so, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, The Vance Law Firm will be having ‘The Show at the Shed’ at the train shed in downtown Montgomery. There will be special motorcycle parking and Paul Senior from TV’s American Chopper will also be at the event. There will be live music and food trucks. The best part is, get this, the event is FREE to attend.
While you are downtown you can head to Riverwalk Stadium as the Montgomery Biscuits take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Wetumpka listen up, Gold Star Park is where you want to be, the River & Blues Music and Arts Festival featuring four different bands, an art show, a kid zone, and food vendors is happening Saturday starting at 4 p.m.
This is also the last weekend to catch Matilda The Musical by Pike Road Theatre Company.
There are more events this weekend including the Food and Grooves May Fest featuring live music, food trucks, vendors and more, the 45th Jubilee Runs, Millbrook Mayfest, so for more details or if you would like a full list, just look below. Don’t see your event on our list or want your event featured on The Rundown? You can email events to therundown@wsfa.com. Also, for more content and to keep in touch, visit www.wsfa.com/therundown. You can also follow our host on Instagram here @trulytarlesha.
We can’t wait to see you on the town!
Here are some other events happening around central and south Alabama:
Friday, May 17th
- Old School Danceoff
- Harriott II Dinner Cruise
- The 12th Annual Montgomery Riverbend Brew Festival
- Red Bluff Music, Arts & Food Festival
- Chris Eiland & Honky Tonk III
- Capital City Author Event 2024
- La Chimera
- Baby Café with The Family Service Center
- Fashion Night Out with Dillards
- The Marvtones
- Party in the Parking Lot (Dothan)
- Friday Night Test & Tune
- Montgomery Biscuits vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Alabama State Legacy Run
- Sidewalk Sale
- Food Truck Friday
- Camping World Grand Opening Block Party
- Morning Sketch
- 5th Annual Opelika Songwriters Festival
- Merry in May Christmas Tent Sale
- Paint Party- Mermaids & Umbrellas
- Well Red Wine Tasting
- Wine About Bikes
Saturday, May 18th
- Food & Grooves Mayfest
- Show at The Shed- Motorcycle Event
- Millbrook Mayfest
- Ozan Morning Wine Brunch & Trackside Train
- Spring Art Show
- 2024 Astronomy Day at Gayle Planetarium
- Getaway Cruise
- Red Bluff Music, Arts & Food Festival
- The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Prince’s “Purple Rain”
- Pride Plays! Montgomery Pride United Fundraiser!
- Adult Ballet
- Turnbull “Battle in Bama” Horse Show
- March for Babies & NICU Reunion
- Animal Enrichment Day
- Moving Sale
- Farmers Market at Eastchase
- Tour of Wellness Montgomery
- Jukebox Allstars
- Yoga on the Green
- Capital City Author Event 2024
- WDRA Bracket Series Race #5 & #6
- Brothers Breakfast
- Digimon Evolution Cup
- Paint & Sip- Taylor Night
- Party in the Parking Lot (Dothan)
- 45th Jubilee Runs
- Montgomery Biscuits vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- The Big Run 5K Training Program
- YuGiOh! Weekly Play Event
- Alabama FC South vs AFC Mobile
- Wetumpka Car Meets x AAC Meet
- Digimon Weekly Play Event
- Paint & Sip – Sophisticated
- Wilcox Wine Country- Spring Festival 2024
- Big Splash Berry Bash
- Alabama State Legacy Run
- Small Works: An (Affordable) Art Show
- Diapers with Grace
- River Region Natural Hair Show Health & Wellness Expo
- Prattville Farm Swap
- 2024 Walk for Freedom
- Sidewalk Sale
- Hay Days Arts & Crafts Festival
- Camping World Grand Opening Block Party
- Tails on Trails Fun Run
- Enterprise Farmer Market Farm-to-Fork Chef Showdown Contest
- Paint Party
- Everything’s Art in the Park Event
- 5th Annual Opelika Songwriters Festival
- Market on Main
- Choccolocco Kayak Opening Day
- Calera & Shelby County Saturday Train Ride
- City Market (Auburn)
Sunday, May 19th
- Sunday Blues Cruise
- Red Bluff Music, Arts & Food Festival
- Murder Mystery Party
- Party in the Parking Lot (Dothan)
- Montgomery Biscuits vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- Atelier Bliss Spring Recital
- Cruisin’ with the Top Down Car Show
- Water Safety Day Celebration
- Alabama State Legacy Run
- Sidewalk Sale
- Pride Trivia Night & Fundraising Raffle
- Art Talk & Tea with Alisa Beck
- Camping World Grand Opening Block Party
- 5th Annual Opelika Songwriters Festival
- Sean of the South “On the Air!” Series
- Super Sunday Ride
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