There are a plethora of fun events happening in and around Montgomery this Fall. It’s a great season to get out and explore all the wonderful things this city and the surrounding area have to offer!

SEPTEMBER
_____________________________________________________________

Montgomery Smooth Jazz Fest
9/20/24 & 9/21/24


Riverwalk Amphitheater
355 Coosa Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

The Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival celebrates various music genres with an emphasis on Smooth Jazz and R&B. Now in our 3rd year; The Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival will provide two days of outstanding performances for national jazz and R&B artists.  Our main stage at the Riverfront Amphitheater will feature live performances accentuated with large video screens including a specially designed interactive screen allowing the artists to stylishly operate harmoniously with the music. We are offering music lovers top-notch entertainment with the world’s best artists in a unique setting along the Alabama River, resulting in the type of musical experience that you can’t find anywhere else. 

Click HERE for more information and purchase tickets!

_____________________________________________________________
 

Fall Festival
Presented by The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts


One Museum Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117

Saturday, September 21
Sunday, September 22
10 AM–5 PM

Fall Festival is a free event that celebrates Montgomery, Alabama’s vibrant creative culture, featuring both local and regional artists from all backgrounds. This free public event features an art market with more than 30 vendors, live music, art demos, food trucks, and tastings with local brewers. The Artist Market is an integral part of Fall Festival; booths feature fine arts and crafts for sale made locally in the River Region.

This year, Fall Festival’s theme will revolve around how art connects us. All artists will live in and make in Alabama.

Click HERE for more information!

_____________________________________________________________
 

Ballet and the Beast


Montgomery Zoo
2301 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36110

Friday, September 27
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Join us for a night of dancing under the stars and music during a performance of Ballet and the Beasts at the Montgomery Zoo, Friday night, September 27. Gates open at 6pm, and the performances start at 6:30pm. This is a FREE performance presented by the Montgomery Ballet, in cooperation with Troy University, Alabama State University, and the Montgomery Symphony.

This year’s presentation of Ballet and the Beasts will be a five-part performance with the Montgomery Ballet opening the evening with Carnival of the Animals and Animals of Classical Ballet, followed by two performances featuring the Troy University and Alabama State University dance troupes, and performance presented by a quartet from the Montgomery Symphony.

Ballet and the Beasts is fun for all ages, boys and girls. Admission is FREE, picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers are welcome.  There will be a bleacher section available for additional seating.  Select concessions will be available for purchase. Prior to the performance, the Montgomery Zoo’s Education Department will display a live animal presentation featuring various animal education ambassadors.   

In effort to help those in need, we will be accepting non-perishable and canned food donations for Heart of Alabama Food Bank. 

A VIP section is section will be made available this year for purchase.  For more information or to purchase your VIP TICKETS, please contact the Montgomery Ballet at montgomeryballet.org or by phone @ Studio (334) 409-0522 or Google Voice (334) 721-3687.

_____________________________________________________________
 

Dino Dig at Montgomery Zoo


Montgomery Zoo
2301 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36110

Saturday, September 28
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Are you ready to get a little dirty? Then Dino Dig is perfect for you. Our junior explorers get to experience an archaeological dig, discover bones from the past and have a great time while learning about creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago. Dino Dig is an educational program with hands-on experience and fun. It is geared for boys and girls aged 4-10 years old.

Dino Dig is a fun-filled and insightful educational program packed with:
-- a classroom lesson plan
-- real dig time (getting dirty)
-- live animal presentations
-- a take-home, keepsake goody bag

Click HERE for more information.

_____________________________________________________________

OCTOBER
_____________________________________________________________

Alabama National Fair
10/4/24 – 10/14/24


1555 Federal Drive
Montgomery, AL 36107

Since 1954, the Alabama National Fair has been a hub of fun and excitement for all. With a wide range of activities, exhibits, and vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Stay safe and informed with our comprehensive safety plans and daily schedules. Explore the quick links below!

See links HERE!

_____________________________________________________________
 

Howler Arts & Literary Festival


Union Station Train Shed
210 Water Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Saturday, October 5 – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Hilltop Art Festival was a fantastic experience, but we are shifting our focus and location a little bit, which has precipitated a name change! So come out to the Union Station Train Shed in downtown Montgomery and experience over 70 of the best authors, artists, and bakers the River Region has to offer! And hang around for lunch with the variety of food trucks that will be on site!

_____________________________________________________________
 

Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival


301 Hill Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092

Saturday, October 19 – 9:45 AM to 4:00 PM

Every year, The Kelly holds our “Art Gone Wild” art exhibition, showcasing the truly beautiful wildlife art of our region. The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival is an annual one-day festival celebrating wildlife art as well as the natural beauty of Alabama. Art appreciators and outdoor enthusiasts alike gather together for this festival. We strive every year to pack this festival full of educational presentations, art exhibits and classes, vendors, food, children’s activities, and expert demonstrations.

The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival is held on a Saturday every fall in the Historic Downtown Wetumpka.

Click HERE for more information.

_____________________________________________________________

Creatures of the Night: Family Fun Night at the Museum


Montgomery Zoo
2301 Coliseum Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36110

Friday, October 25, 2024
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Do you enjoy the dark? Are you ready to go on an adventure, with nothing but your good senses and a flashlight? If so, then you just might be the junior explorers we are looking for to attend our Creatures of the Night and Mann Museum Flashlight Tour Education Program and Family Fun Night. Peer through the darkness and discover walls lined with animal pelts of the past, see several deer species nose to nose, and if you can bear it, just around that corner may be 10 foot Polar bear just waiting to meet you. Creatures of the Night / Mann Museum Flashlight Tour is an educational program and family fun night with hands-on experience, all sorts of adventure, and lots of fun. It is geared for boys and girls aged 5-12 years old, and their parents. Yes, parents, you are invited to join the fun too. 

Creatures of the Night / Family Fun Night Mann Museum Flashlight Tour is a combination of fun-filled and insightful educational program (and family fun night) packed with:

live animal presentation of creepy creatures
flashlight tour of the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum,
scavenger hunts,
live animal presentations,
discovery stations,
craft time, and
everyone leaves with a take-home, keepsake goody bag.

Event location and hours
-- Location: Mann Wildlife Learning Museum (GPS location: 325 East Vandiver Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36110)
Please do not come to the Zoo's front gate for this event. 
-- Date: Friday night, October 25
-- Hours: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Participants can come and go as they like, and may stay as long we they want within the three hours of the event.

-----------------------------

Participants are encouraged to wear fun, family-friendly Halloween costumes. 

-----------------------------

Advanced reservations required. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR ON THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT! 

-----------------------------

For additional information concerning the Creatures of the Night / Mann Museum Flashlight Tour Education Program and Family Fun Nights, please contact our Education Department at

(334) 625-4909
email: [email protected]
montgomeryzoo.com 

_____________________________________________________________

Haunting on the Harriott II Halloween Costume Party Cruise


213 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL 36104

Saturday, October 26, 2024
8:00 PM

Come aboard the Harriott II for a haunting good time! Wear your scariest costumes and enjoy live entertainment from a local entertainers, cash bar and concessions from our Wheel House Grille and the beautiful view of the Alabama river. Food and beverage prices vary. Be sure to taste all of our Spooky drink specials. To cruise, you must be 21 and over and wear a costume. We will host a costume contest so come prepared to scare!

Don't miss out on one of Montgomery's BEST Halloween Parties! Cruises are rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All seating is General Admission, first come first serve.
Don't Miss the Boo-oat!

Adult Tickets - $47.75

Purchase tickets HERE

_____________________________________________________________

If you are in the market to buy or sell a home (or both), let Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals assist you with all your real estate needs! Call them today at 334-834-1500 and check our https://www.homesforsaleinmontgomeryalabama.com for more information!

Photo Credits: montgomerysmoothjazzfestival.org, mmfa.org, montgomeryzoo.com, assets.simpleviewinc.com, hilltophowlers.org, thekelly.org, facebook.com, allevents.in