Wonderade Punch List

The weather read

Punch List rule this weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.

10 to 11:30 am

The Birmingham Dad Meetup-Family Picnic A first-ever family picnic by the playground behind the Avondale library, with pastries and coffee for the grown-ups. Avondale Park · Free · Mostly shaded

12 to 1:30 pm

Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty Vulcan Park and Museum's exhibit on Alabamians who helped shape the state and the country. Vulcan Park and Museum · Included in General Admission · Indoors

Afternoon

Hoots & Howls Hoots & Howls at the Birmingham Zoo, running through the end of October. Check the hours before you go. Birmingham Zoo · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

Evening

Renata The Band Hits The Roof! A free, all-ages country show from a Nashville sibling trio is a fun first taste of live music. It runs until 9:30 PM, so plan an early exit for little ones. Tin Roof · Free · Indoors

Also Saturday: CENTENNIAL PICNIC brings a citywide picnic to Central Park, with the Homewood High School Band and Show Choir, food trucks and activities. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)

Also Saturday: Dixie Fall Fest at Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson brings a chili cook off, kids activities and pumpkin painting on Saturday afternoon. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)

Morning

Hoots & Howls Hoots & Howls at the Birmingham Zoo again Sunday morning, a good first stop while it is cool. Birmingham Zoo · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

Afternoon

Birmingham Legion FC 2026 Birmingham Legion FC, the city's pro soccer club. The listing is thin, so confirm there is a match before you head out. TheBJCC · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead

3 to 4:30 pm

It’s Nice to Have You in Highland Park A porch crawl through historic Highland Park with live music and a history scavenger hunt. Costumes are encouraged. Highland Park Neighborhood · Free · Mostly shaded

5:30 to 7 pm

Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty A Sunday evening visit to the Revolutionary Roots exhibit at Vulcan Park and Museum. Vulcan Park and Museum · Included in General Admission · Indoors

Evening

Renata The Band Hits The Roof! Free, all-ages country music from a Nashville sibling trio makes a lively Sunday evening. The show runs until 9:30 PM, so pick your exit for sleepy kids. Tin Roof · Free · Indoors

Heads up: Alabama Football at Tennessee takes over Knoxville, Tenn. Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: Samford University Football vs Mercer, Blue Out & First Responders Night takes over Birmingham, Ala. Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Dinner, sorted · ALDI Pork Night Protein value: about 26 g protein per $

This ALDI pork butt roast delivers about 26 g protein per $, the top value in this week's ads. It feeds a crowd with leftovers to spare, and Gala apples round out the plate.

Fresh Boneless Half Pork Butt Roast	$2.99 Per Lb.
Pennsylvania Gala Apples 3-lb. Bag	$1.99
Chef's Cupboard Chicken Pot Pie or Steak & Potato Soup 18 oz.	$1.99

Burger Night

Publix ground pork brings a lot of protein for the money, and it turns into tender pork burgers. Kids can press their own patties, and the kiwi pineapple fruit salad handles the side. Publix Ground Pork 80/20, Ground Fresh Daily ($3.49 lb, about 22 g protein per $), Publix Kiwi Pineapple Fruit Salad Mix Small, Medium, or Large Size cont. ($4.99 lb).

Fresh Family Pack Ground Chicken 48 oz. ALDI · about 30 g protein per $	$7.99
Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops ALDI · about 24 g protein per $	$3.99 Per Lb.
Fresh Black Angus Bottom Round Roast ALDI · about 15 g protein per $	$6.49 Per Lb.
Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef ALDI · about 16 g protein per $	$5.99 Per Lb.

Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.