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Wonderade Punch List
Birmingham Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Sunny Saturday near 74 and a partly cloudy Sunday near 73, no rain, so linger outside between stops. Saturday pairs the Revolutionary Roots exhibit at Vulcan with a trunk or treat and ArtPlay's Halloween day; Sunday brings Revolutionary Roots again, Girl Talk with GirlSpring and McWane's Taylor Swift family day.
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The weather read
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Saturday
74° / 56°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Sunday
73° / 56°
Partly cloudy, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday plan |
 10 to 11:30 am |
Vulcan's Revolutionary Roots exhibit tells the stories of Alabamians, many of them overlooked, who helped shape the state and the country. Plan on about 90 minutes.
Vulcan Park and Museum · Included in General Admission · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
A neighborhood trunk or treat is a quick costume stop for little ones. The listing has few details, so confirm the time before you go.
2528 Bessemer Rd 35208 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| 2:30 to 4 pm |
UAB ArtPlay hosts a family Halloween Day indoors at ArtPlay House. Doors close at 4 pm, so plan on about 90 minutes.
ArtPlay House · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Saturday: Hoots & Howls 2026: Daytime Halloween Event sends kids to candy stations at the Children’s Zoo, the Bears and the Predator Building, with Hidden Howls to find along the way. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Sunday plan |
| 10 to 11:30 am |
A second look at Revolutionary Roots: find figures like Calvin McGhee, who helped establish the Poarch Creek Indians, and educator Carrie Tuggle. Ask kids to pick one story to retell at lunch.
Vulcan Park and Museum · Included in General Admission · Indoors
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 12:30 to 3 pm |
A free afternoon for girls and their moms to talk bodies, puberty and big questions, led by an OB/GYN with interactive activities. Spots are limited, so RSVP before they fill.
Junior League of Birmingham · Free · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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| 3:30 to 5 pm |
Friendship bracelets, Taylor Swift karaoke and hands-on STEM behind the music. It's an add-on to general admission, so book ahead and come early to explore the rest of McWane.
McWane Science Center · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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Also Sunday: Hoots & Howls 2026: Daytime Halloween Event is worth a Sunday look too, with hidden howls to hunt and candy sites spread across the grounds, so check where and when first. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Sunday: Star Lake Witches Ride sends costumed witches circling Star Lake in Hoover with candy for the crowd, and spectators are asked to bring a canned or boxed good for the Green Valley Church Food Bank. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Heads up: FREE MEN WELLNESS DAY & 5k Walk takes over Legion Field Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Historic Main Street Oxford’s Witches Walk and Ride on Main takes over Main Street, Oxford, AL 36203 Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Trick or Trot 5k takes over Back Forty Beer Company Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Samford University Football at Furman takes over Greenville, S.C. Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Safe Summer Concert Series: Boosie brings the beats this Sunday 10/25! takes over Legion Field Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: 🎤 Boosie LIVE this Sunday! Free Concert, Good Eats, Classic Week Energy & Magic City Classic Ticket Giveaway takes over Legion Field Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Publix
Pork Night
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Publix pork picnic lands near the top for protein per dollar in this week's ads. A slow roast with a bag of russets feeds everyone tonight and leaves leftovers for sandwiches. |
| Publix Pork Picnic Half |
$2.49 lb. |
| Publix Russet Potatoes 5-lb bag |
$3.99 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 27.
How to cook it: Season the picnic with salt, paprika and brown sugar, roast covered at 325 until fork tender, then uncover for the last 30 minutes to crisp. Tuck halved russets around it.
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Runner-up dinner · Publix
Fish Taco Night
White shrimp at Publix bring a lot of protein for the money this week. Shrimp tacos come together in minutes, which matters after a full day outside. White Shrimp ($7.99 lb.).
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The weekend bonus
A large pumpkin is a whole afternoon project: draw the face with a marker, let the kids scoop, and you do the carving. Set it on the porch for trick-or-treat week.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Publix Black Beans 32-oz bag Publix · about 66 g protein per $ |
$2.99 |
| Butterball Ground Turkey 85% Lean 16-oz tray Publix · about 19 g protein per $ |
2 for $8.00 |
| Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb. ALDI · about 14 g protein per $ |
$5.99 |
| Salmon Fillets Publix · about 8 g protein per $ |
$10.99 lb. |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 27. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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