Can’t Miss Alabama: Labor Day entertainment options
Water park attractions
Water parks around the state include:
- WildWater in Cullman: Click here for the hours and ticket information.
- Alabama Adventure Amusement Park and Splash Adventure Water Park in Bessemer: Click here for the hours and ticket information.
- Montgomery Whitewater: Click here for the hours and ticket information.
- OWA Tropic Falls Waterpark in Foley: Click here for the hours and ticket information.
- Aura Adventures in Foley: Click here for information about the newest water park in downtown OWA in Foley.
Aura Adventures is a new one-of-a-kind, glow-in-the-dark kayak and water adventure for all ages in downtown OWA. (contributed)
Labor Day at OWA
Spend your Labor Day Weekend at downtown OWA Aug. 29-31, where three days of festive activities bring summer to a close. From a classic car show to hands-on crafts and interactive games to live entertainment to fireworks, there’s something for everyone. Check out the complete schedule here.
Sweet Tater Festival
If you love sweet potatoes, you will want to be in Cullman for the Sweet Tater Festival Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Holiday festivities will be filled with live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and sweet taters. Smith Lake Park is at 403 County Road 386. For the latest updates, follow on Facebook. For more information about Smith Lake, visit the website.
Enjoy family entertainment at the Sweet Tater Festival Aug. 31-Sept. 1, at Smith Lake Park. (contributed)
Light Up Labor Day at The Wharf
Come out for a celebration full of color with DJ Matt at The Wharf in Orange Beach Sunday, Aug. 31, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Funky Lampshades Live at Portside.
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: DJ on Main Street.
- 8:45 p.m.: Fireworks.
- 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m.: SPECTRA Laser Light Experience.
Admission and parking are free.
American Theatre Guild presents ‘Wicked’
Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin — smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships … until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” Tickets are available for purchase at broadwayinbirmingham.com, bjcc.org and ticketmaster.com.
“Wicked” will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage Sept. 3-21. (Joan Marcus)
“Wicked” will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage Sept. 3-21. (Joan Marcus)
“Wicked” will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage Sept. 3-21. (Joan Marcus)
Upcoming live concerts
- Aug. 30: Tyrese with Tank, Lyfe Jennings and H-Town, BJCC. Purchase tickets here.
- Sept. 4: Luke Bryan, The Orion Amphitheater. Purchase tickets here.
Birmingham Museum of Art
The Birmingham Museum of Art presents Silver & Ceremony from Southern Asia, 1830-1930, an exhibition featuring the collection of Harish K. Patel. The exhibition is on view through Sunday, Nov. 30. The exhibition includes more than 150 suites of silver and explores how silver served as both a decorative art and a catalyst for cultural transformation during a period of rapid global change.
The Silver & Ceremony from Southern Asia, 1830-1930 exhibition consists entirely of a collection gifted to the Birmingham Museum of Art by Harish K. Patel. (Birmingham Museum of Art)
Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons will battle the Knoxville Smokies at Regions Field through Sunday, Aug. 31. Follow this link for the complete schedule, updates, promotions, giveaways and ticket information. Regions Field is a cashless facility.
EVs in the Port City
Hear directly from electric vehicle owners about what it’s like to drive an EV every day. Members of the Bay Area Chapter of Drive Electric Alabama will be at two upcoming events in the Mobile area. There, you can get an up-close look at an EV and talk to real owners about their real experiences with EVs.
“Most Alabamians have never driven an EV, so they have questions, and the best way to get honest answers is to talk to a real-life EV owner,” said Henry Brewster, a leader with the Bay Area Chapter of Drive Electric Alabama. “How far can you go on a full charge? Where do you charge and how much does it cost?? I hear those all the time. I encourage anyone who wants to get answers to those questions, or maybe others, to attend one or both of these EV showcases in the Mobile area to learn more about EV affordability, technology and range.”
EV owners who are Alabama Power customers can access additional savings, including a discounted rate on all electricity during overnight hours and a $500 rebate for the installation of an in-home charger.
“It’s crystal clear that there’s no better way to learn about driving electric than to talk to EV owners,” said Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition President Michael Staley, who drives an all-electric, full-sized Chevy pick-up truck. “We aim to make as many EV models as possible available at our showcase events. We invite anyone to come out to kick the tires and talk to EV owners about their personal experiences.”
The Bay Area Chapter of Drive Electric Alabama recently held a successful EV showcase at Greer’s Market on St. Louis Street in Mobile.
“We want to keep the momentum going here in south Alabama, and we hope to see a lot of people at the two upcoming EV showcases,” Brewster said.
You can find the EV owners at these two free events:
Love’s Travel Stop EV Showcase
Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Love’s Travel Stop, 8400 County Farm Rd, Irvington, AL 36544
Mobile’s Son of a Sailor Festival EV Showcase
Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
250 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36602