1. Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Friday, July 7-Saturday, July 8 | All Night
Chick-fil-A Cahaba Heights
On Friday, July 7 from 5-9 p.m., kids can wear their pajamas and bring their stuffed animals for a fun dinner at Chick-fil-A and leave their stuffed animals overnight at Chick-fil-A to have a slumber party! (The slumber party is for stuffed animals only). Then on Saturday, July 8 from 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., kids can come back to pick up their stuffed animals and will receive a treat from Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A will provide a cozy bed for “stuffed animal friends,” name tags and a cow plush toy for children to take home while their “stuffed animal friends” are spending the night! To learn more, visit here.
2. Afternoon at the Movies
A Showing of Everything Everywhere All At Once
Wednesday, July 19 | 2 p.m.
Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
A free, public showing of Academy Award-winning movie, Everything Everywhere All At Once, will be playing at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest on Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Oak Mountain Schools alumni Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All At Once won seven awards at the 95th Academy Awards, including wins at the Golden Globe Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, BAFTA Awards, SAG Awards, Independent Spirit Awards and more. Some believe it is the most awarded film of all time. Don’t miss this exciting showing!
3. Rock Band Camp: Recording Edition
Monday, July 24-Saturday, July 29 | 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Mason Music Cahaba Heights
Mason Music is hosting a week-long band camp for students who have at least two years of experience with their instruments. This one-of-a-kind camp will pair students together in bands for six days, with professional musicians coaching groups on songwriting, performing and recording music in Mason Music’s recording studio. Students will get a demo of their band’s work at the end of the week. This camp is for students who are very confident in playing their instruments. Bands are usually made up of vocalists, pianists, guitarists, bassists and drummers, but other instruments may be incorporated as well. To learn more or register, visit here.
4. Vestavia Hills Farmers Markets
Wednesdays | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Scout Square
Visit the Vestavia Hills Farmers Market every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Scout Square. Vendors such as Emily’s Heirloom Poundcakes, Evans Farm, First Light and more will be available on various weeks throughout the summer. Stay up to date on this event here.
5. Summer Season at Wald Park
Check out what’s happening at everyone’s favorite civic center this month! From Monday, July 17-Friday, July 21 from 8:30 a.m.-noon each day, kids can participate in art camp! Registration fees are $175 per student. Learn more and register here. The civic center will also be open for children to swim at the aquatic complex, families to have picnics on the green or even enjoy playing sports at the ball field throughout the summer season. Follow Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation on Facebook for updates, and tag us in your #waldpark photos on social media! We’ll regram our favorites.
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