Flowers are blooming, grass is looking green again and warmer temperatures are beginning to stay. Before you head out into the sunshine, look at our full list of events happening in Hoover this spring.
HIGHLIGHTS
Easter Sunday Brunch
April 1
10:30 a.m.
Hoover Country Club
Hoover Country Club members are invited to an Easter Sunday Brunch. Seating will take place on the half hour from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $28.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids ages 3-12. Visit Hoovercc.com for more details.
Beginning Embroidery
April 3
10 a.m.
Aldridge Gardens
If you’ve ever wanted to learn some beginning embroidery stitches from Karen Taylor, VP or the Birmingham Embroidery Guild, you can attend this class and create a flower sachet to take home. The workshop is limited to 15 participants. The cost is $15 for Aldridge Gardens members and $20 for non-members. Contact Debbie McDonald at dmcdonald@aldridgegardens.com or (205) 682-8019.
King’s Home Shelby Auxiliary Tablescapes
April 18
10 a.m.
Metro Church of God in Hoover
Think you’ve seen beautifully decorated tables? Think again. The annual King’s Home Shelby Auxiliary Tablescapes event will provide a feast for the eyes, all for a good cause. Doors open at 10 a.m. for a sip-n-see and silent auction. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m., and Jenna Forehand with Living Deeper Ministries will share a message. Tickets are $40 and are available by contacting Barbara Brickner at bricknermbb@charter.net or (205) 837-8175 or Kingshomeshelbyaux.org.
WHAT TO DO IN HOOVER
April 7
Funky Fun Run – Walk for Autism
Veterans Park
7 a.m.
April 7
17th Annual High Country 5K & Fun Run
Shades Crest Baptist Church
8 a.m.
April 7
Denim & Dining
Hoover Met Banquet Room
6:30 p.m.
April 8
Walk to End Lupus Now
Veterans Park
1 p.m.
April 9
Artist Reception: Alisa Koch
Aldridge Gardens
5 p.m.
April 14
Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue 5K Meow-A-Thon
Veterans Park
8 a.m.
April 16
Leadership Shelby County Golf Tournament
Riverchase Country Club
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
April 20
Financial and Estate Planning for Women
Riverchase Women’s Club
Riverchase Country Club
11:30 a.m.
April 21
Bird Walk
Aldridge Gardens
8 a.m.
April 21
PurpleStride Birmingham 2018
Veterans Park
8 a.m.
April 21
Japanese Maple Walk and Talk with David Doggett
Aldridge Gardens
9 a.m.
April 21+22
Hoopseen Bama Jam
The Finley Center at the Hoover Met Complex
April 22
Diabetes Walk for Camp Seale Harris
Veterans Park
1 p.m.
April 24
New Horizons Luncheon
Hoover Senior Center
11 a.m.
April 26
Members-Only Spring Plant Sale Preview
Aldridge Gardens
4 p.m.
April 26
Pops in the Park
Veterans Park
6 p.m.
April 27+28
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Aldridge Gardens
9 a.m.
April 28
Celebrate Hoover Day
Veterans Park
11 a.m.
April 28
Urban Purpose Challenge
J19 Fitness Hoover
AROUND TOWN
April 3
Chrissy Metz: This Is Me Tour
Lyric Theatre
April 6
Taylor Hicks – Night Moves – Playing the Hits of Bob Seger
Lyric Theatre
April 6-8
Alabama Ballet Presents: La Fille Mal Gardée
BJCC Concert Hall
April 7
Mt Laurel Spring Festival
Town of Mt Laurel
April 11-15
Birmingham Barons vs. Montgomery Biscuits
Regions Field
April 12-15
2018 Alabama Auto Show
BJCC Exhibition Halls
April 13-22
13 The Musical
Red Mountain Cabaret Theatre
April 13-14
Lebanese Food and Culture Festival
St. Elias Maronite Church
April 20-22
Motown The Musical
BJCC Concert Hall
April 19-29
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Virginia Samford Theatre
April 19
Taste of Pelham
Pelham Civic Complex
April 20-22
Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
Barber Motorsports Park
April 22
Hollywood Home Tour
1-4 p.m.
April 25
Rockin’ Road to Dublin
Lyric Theatre
April 26-30
Birmingham Barons vs. Biloxi Shuckers
Regions Field
April 27-29
Magic City Art Connection
Linn Park
April 28
Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival
DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer
April 28-May 13
2018 Decorators’ ShowHouse
Shuttle from Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church
