Jimmy Buffett exhibit sets opening date at National Maritime Museum
⚓ JIMMY BUFFETT EXHIBIT: The Maritime Museum's new featured exhibit is set to open later this summer.
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Fun things to do/happening around the state of Alabama
Great Southeast Pollinator Census is August 21-22: How you can get involved
🐝 POLLINATOR CENSUS: The annual science project is citizen-driven where you can submit findings from backyards + community spaces.
Cullman named finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town Contest
🎄 CHRISTMAS IN CULLMAN: The town has been nationally recognized for its holiday celebrations + now you can vote it to the top of the list.
Alabama conservation commissioner Chris Blankenship named Conservationist of the Year
🏆 Commissioner Chris Blankenship was named Conservationist of the Year — here's a look at what he (and 10 other honorees) have accomplished for Alabama's wildlife and wild places.
Comedian Nate Bargatze announces tour stop at Neville Arena
😂 NATE BARGATZE TO AUBURN: The popular comedian is headed to The Plains for a show in October.
Chris Brown & Usher: How Protective Stadium pulled off the biggest tour in Birmingham’s history
On July 28 and 29, 2026, more than 50,000 fans packed into Protective Stadium for back-to-back, sold-out performances from Chris Brown and Usher during their North American stadium tour, The R&B Tour. For two epic nights, the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)’s outdoor multi-use…
10 Alabama swimming holes to find before the end of summer
🤿 SWIMMING HOLES: Cool off during the final days of summer at one of Alabama's natural waterways.
8 Alabama stops to visit at annual World’s Longest Yard Sale
⭐️ WORLD'S LONGEST YARD SALE: The annual event is this weekend with several Alabama locations including major stops with 40+ vendors at each.
Cullman water park opens new lazy river expansion
⛱️ PARADISE LAZY RIVER: The Cullman water park has a new addition for your late-summer weekends.
Black Belt Birding Festival becomes first official “Black Belt Signature Event”
🐦 BLACK BELT BIRDING: The annual festival has been recognized as the official Black Belt Signature Event.