Have a hopping good Easter with Can’t Miss Alabama
Enjoy the thrill of the hunt. (Getty Images)
Have a safe and happy Easter!
Easter egg hunts and Easter events
Easter attractions taking place across the state include:
Birmingham
- April 15 – Easter Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wald Park in Vestavia.
- April 16 – Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oak Mountain State Park.
- April 16 – Easter Egg Roll, 10 a.m., Crestline Village.
Mobile
- April 16 – Spring Fling Easter Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., city of Mobile Parks and Recreation.
- April 17 – Easter Bunny at LuLu’s, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Gulf Shores.
Foley
- April 16 – Photo with the Easter Bunny and live bunnies, noon to 1 p.m., 2 to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Downtown OWA.
- April 16 – Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, noon to 8 p.m., Downtown OWA.
- April 16 – Golden Egg for a special prize, noon until found, Tropic Falls Theme Park at OWA Parks and Resort.
- April 16 – Hydro Dipping Easter Eggs, noon to 3 p.m., Paint Party Studios in Downtown OWA.
Spring Fling combines a variety of family-friendly events like photos with Mr. Bunny and an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. These spring-inspired events occur throughout April at OWA’s resort. (contributed)
Huntsville
- April 16 – Eggstravaganza, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., John Hunt Park in Huntsville.
- April 16 – Easter Jubilee, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Burritt on the Mountain.
Auburn
- April 16 – 42nd annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Kiesel Park in Auburn.
- April 16 – Easter on the Square, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Opelika Courthouse Square.
Tuscaloosa
- April 16 – Easter on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wilderwood Farm in Tuscaloosa County.
- April 16 – Creative Cake Decorating Competition, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Just Whatever Pop-Up Shop in Tuscaloosa.
Gulf Shores
- April 14-17 – Gulf Golden Eggstravaganza, 7 a.m. to sunset, Gulf State Park.
- April 15-16 – Easter Photos, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Wharf.
USFL Inaugural Game
The Birmingham Stallions will face the New Jersey Generals Saturday, April 16 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham. Tickets are $10 for adults; each ticketed adult can receive up to three free tickets for children age 15 and younger. The game will be broadcast live on Fox, NBC and Peacock. On April 17, the USFL will feature a tripleheader for opening weekend: the Houston Gamblers vs. Michigan Panthers at 11 a.m., the Philadelphia Stars vs. New Orleans Breakers at 3 p.m. and Tampa Bay Bandits vs. Pittsburgh Maulers at 7 p.m. One ticket will admit fans to all three games. All games will be played in Birmingham for the inaugural season. To learn more and for ticket information visit theusfl.com.
Montevallo Arts Fest
The Montevallo Arts Collaborative will have its annual Montevallo Arts Fest in Orr Park Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists and artisans will line the park to display and sell their works ranging from fine arts to fine craft. Everything from pottery to woodcrafts, printmaking to painting and jewelry to glass will be available for purchase at this once-a-year festival. Children will have the opportunity to make a piece of art at no cost in the kids’ area, and for the young and young at heart, balloon artist Carl Carrier will be creating balloon animals again this year. Festival food trucks will be available. Live entertainment will be on the Main Street Montevallo Music Stage from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit Montevallo Arts Fest or the Montevallo Arts Fest Facebook page.
Artists and artisans will display a variety of work on April 16 at Orr Park. (contributed)
Garth Brooks tickets on sale
Garth Brooks’ final performance in Birmingham will be Saturday, June 4 at Protective Stadium. This will be the only stadium tour stop in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. There will be an eight-ticket limit per purchase. The three ways to purchase tickets are ticketmaster.com/garthbrooks, the Garth Brooks line at Ticketmaster at 877-654-2784 or through the Ticketmaster app on your mobile phone. Tickets are $98.95, all inclusive. The tour abides by all state and venue COVID-19 rules.
Alabama Center for the Arts
Join the Athenian Players for their spring performance of “Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Hugh Long, performances are planned for April 14-15 at 7 p.m. and a matinee Saturday, April 16 at 3 p.m. Lady Windermere has a happy marriage – or, at least, that’s what she believes until one of London society’s gossips, the Duchess of Berwick, arrives with her daughter to voice her suspicions about an affair Lord Windermere appears to be having. Performances will take place in the Studio Theatre of the Performing Arts Center at the Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 Second Ave. in Decatur. General admission tickets are $10 and tickets for students, seniors, faculty and staff are $5. Purchase tickets here. Follow along on Facebook.
Red Mountain Theatre presents ‘Once’
Enjoy the musical performance “Once” at Birmingham’s Red Mountain Theatre (RMT) through Sunday, April 24. RMT’s second mainstage production of the year is the winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and won the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Theatre Album. “Once” is a one-of-a-kind musical where the orchestra and actors are one. Not only will the “Once” cast feature talented actors, but they play their own instruments. RMT found that while Birmingham provides a strong contingency of talented actors, a national search was necessary to cast some parts. Based on the Academy Award-winning movie of the same name, “Once” is the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant who are brought together by their love of music. Their friendship and musical passion grow when she convinces him to use a song to get back an old flame, but it gets complicated when the girl reveals she is trying to reconcile with her husband. Information about the performances and link to purchase tickets can be found here.
Red Mountain Entertainment
Live concerts through Easter weekend include:
- April 15 – Chris Lane, Avondale Brewing Co.
- April 16 – Chris Lane, Mars Music Hall in Huntsville.
- April 16 – St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Alabama Theatre.
For more shows, visit redmountainentertainment.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute walking tours
Join the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) each Saturday at 10 a.m. throughout April for tours that illuminate the legacy of those who changed the world through the civil rights movement. Walk in the footsteps of legends like the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, Rosa Parks and Angela Davis. Honor the lives lost during the movement at the site of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Salute heroes A.G. Gaston and Martin Luther King Jr. as you walk the path alongside A.G. Gaston Motel and envision their innovative strategic meetings. Expand your insight and understanding as you explore the historic sites of the Birmingham Civil Rights District that commemorate those who altered history. Registration is not required.
Walking tours are available each Saturday in April through the Birmingham Civil Rights District. (contributed)
The World Games 2022
The World Games 2022 and Hibbett | City Gear are inviting Alabamians to see and wear the gold, silver and bronze medals that will be placed around the necks of winning athletes. Each Thursday, medals will make stops in selected Hibbett locations. Visitors can take their pictures wearing the medals, learn more about The World Games 2022 and visit with the official mascots of The Games, Vulcan and Vesta. The World Games 2022 is the new generation of global sports competition and will feature 3,600 elite athletes from more than 100 countries competing for medals in 34 sports. Organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee, the competitions will take place in Birmingham July 7-17. In addition to thousands of athletes, an estimated 500,000 spectators will attend the opening and closing ceremonies and watch incredible displays of athleticism in softball, flag football, gymnastics, dance sport, sumo wrestling, sport climbing, parkour, drone racing and other sports.
The medal tour and schedule include:
- Huntsville: Thursday, April 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hibbett Sports, 6275 University Drive NW.
- Hoover: Thursday, April 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hibbett Sports, 1717 Montgomery Highway.
- Birmingham: Thursday, April 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hibbett Sports, 2205 Bessemer Road.
For more information visit TWG2022.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
SpongeBob
“The SpongeBob Musical,” adapted from the iconic TV series, is underway with nightly shows through Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance April 17 at 2 p.m. at Birmingham’s Alys Stephens Center. The musical tells the story of SpongeBob, Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks and the residents of Bikini Bottom as they face imminent disaster. When the volcano of Mount Humungous threatens to annihilate the town, the friends must come together to face what may be their final moments – when a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. Visit AlysStephens.org for tickets or call 205-975-2787. The venue is at 1200 10th Ave. S.
University of Montevallo celebrates Earth Day April 18-23
Festivities include:
- April 18 – Festivities kick off with a clothing swap to prevent waste in the Anna Irvin Dining Hall. Clothes can be dropped off or freely taken.
- April 19 – Students are invited to get their hands dirty by helping plant a summer garden at the UM Organic Community Garden. Tools and instructions will be provided.
- April 20 – ValloCycle Glow Ride will lead a 45-minute group bicycle ride from UM on Main to La Conchita Bakery for people of all skill levels and ages. Paletas and popsicles will be provided. Bicycles can be borrowed for the ride by emailing vallocycle@gmail.com.
- April 21 – Earth Fest will be on UM’s Main Quad. There will be live music, food trucks, Earth-focused crafts and a chalk art competition between campus organizations. If it rains, Earth Fest will be in the Student Activity Center.
- April 22 – Help pick up litter in the Main Street district. The meet-up will be at UM on Main. Cleanup materials will be provided. If it rains, the event will be moved to Saturday, April 23.
- April 23 – ValloCycle will host a Drop-In Bike Maintenance Clinic in front of Strand Coffeehouse. The community is invited to bring bikes and learn how to maintain them.
The public is invited to attend. For detailed information, call 205-665-6231, email whallman@montevallo.edu or visit the website.
