Category Fun

Fun things to do/happening around the state of Alabama

Outdoors, Civic

$1.2M granted for 6 outdoor recreation projects across Alabama

🥾 ALABAMA TRAILS: The state is distributing $1.2 million from the federal Recreational Trails Program for six outdoor recreation projects.

Caleb Turrentine
October 27, 2026

Outdoors

New $28M Cheaha Lodge perched atop Alabama’s highest peak

New M Cheaha Lodge perched atop Alabama’s highest peak

🏔️ A ROOM ON ALABAMA'S ROOFTOP: Every one of the 32 rooms at the brand-new $28 million Lodge at Cheaha State Park comes with its own balcony overlooking Talladega National Forest. Bookings are expected to open in November, and here's how to get on the waitlist now.

Pat Byington
October 19, 2026

BamaBuzz, Fun

8 spooky ghost tours to experience across Alabama

👻 ALABAMA GHOST TOURS: Think you can handle Alabama's dark folklore? Check out these 8 spooky ghost tours this October.

Betsy Nearn
October 13, 2026

Fun, Huntsville

Lululand Adventure Park will be a new addition to Huntsville

🎉 NEW ADVENTURE PARK: Huntsville will welcome a new indoor adventure park, Lululand, next year.
#HuntsvilleAL

Michael Seale
October 13, 2026

BamaBuzz, Civic, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Outdoors, The Shoals, The Wiregrass

90-degree heat returns with new record highs possible across Alabama

☀️ RECORD HEAT POSSIBLE: Per usual in Alabama, fall is taking a short break this week as 90-degree heat is expected across the state.

Caleb Turrentine
October 13, 2026

Outdoors

Singing River Trail opens a mile of new trail development

🌿 SINGING RIVER TRAIL: A mile of new development has been added to the trail in Gurley!
#SingingRiver Trail #NorthAL

Michael Seale
October 6, 2026

BamaBuzz, Alabama History, Art, Business, Civic, Construction, Food, Fun

14 Southern artists + events coming to Birmingham soon—get tickets now

From America’s Got Talent appearances to new Billboard Hot 100 records, Alabama talent is having a moment on the national stage—but you don’t have to leave Birmingham to catch some of that Southern-star energy. This fall and holiday season, the…

Nathan Watson
October 1, 2026

Outdoors, Fun

Get expert birding advice at the FREE Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival—Oct. 24

🐥LEARN ABOUT BIRDS + ALABAMA WILDLIFE: The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 24! Enjoy a day of activities, including a seminar by the AWF + Alabama Audubon on our state's incredible bird diversity.