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Join Can’t Miss Alabama for Memorial Day ceremonies and activities
By Shirley Jackson
PBS salutes the nation’s military with a live broadcast.
Memorial Day Weekend at OWA
The Park at OWA in Foley will be open May 29-30 with patriotic activities and fireworks. Take part in a scavenger hunt, create a custom handprint flag T-shirt or get competitive with a classic game of cornhole. Grab a quick bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in Downtown OWA and then head over to the OWA Island for an acoustic live performance featuring country music artist Collin Raye. Jam out to country tunes with Raye until the fireworks light up the sky at 8:50 p.m. inside the park at OWA or in Downtown OWA. Connect online at visitowa.com.
Join Can’t Miss Alabama for Memorial Day ceremonies and activities
By Shirley Jackson
PBS salutes the nation’s military with a live broadcast.
Memorial Day Weekend at OWA
The Park at OWA in Foley will be open May 29-30 with patriotic activities and fireworks. Take part in a scavenger hunt, create a custom handprint flag T-shirt or get competitive with a classic game of cornhole. Grab a quick bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in Downtown OWA and then head over to the OWA Island for an acoustic live performance featuring country music artist Collin Raye. Jam out to country tunes with Raye until the fireworks light up the sky at 8:50 p.m. inside the park at OWA or in Downtown OWA. Connect online at visitowa.com.
Bookmark Can’t Miss Alabama for outdoorsy events and more
By Shirley Jackson
May 20, 2021
Have a night out at the ball game as the Barons face off against the Montgomery Biscuits through Saturday night. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr. / Alabama NewsCenter)
Spend the weekend at an exciting Birmingham sporting event.
Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons will play the Montgomery Biscuits through May 22 at Regions Field. On select nights, enjoy family day, fireworks, discounts and more. Follow this link to stay updated on promotions and giveaways. With the reopening of Regions Field, the Birmingham Barons’ intent is to provide a fun family atmosphere in a safe environment. Through a reduced capacity with social distancing boundaries, guests can take comfort in knowing that the Birmingham Barons and Regions Field are committed to safety at all times.
Can’t Miss Alabama gives mom the celebrity treatment
By Shirley Jackson
Plan an unbelievable day for Mom at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Fest.
Mother’s Day Smoothie and Flowers Drive May 7
In honor of Mother’s Day, Regency Retirement Village in Birmingham will host a free drive-thru featuring free smoothies and flowers. Smoothie choices include mango, pina colada and a variety of other fruity treats. The staff will be wearing masks and gloves. The drive-thru is a “contactless” event. Be served in your car Friday, May 7, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The venue is at 285 West Oxmoor Road. For more information, call 205-942-3355.