It was pretty great! The corn maze gave me a scare for sure we were stuck in there for like 20 mins…read morewhich was awesome! I liked the haunted house it was definitely pretty scary. The tractor ride was fun but I think there could be more to it like a little bit more characters and if the horseman had like lanterns that would be pretty sick. But other than that I would say it's number one in Alabama. The other ones don't have the same feeling this does, it made my heart start pumping like crazy.

Amazing actors! Very professional and kind owner too! Had a great time with my group! Very…read moreinteractive, way more individual activities than the other attractions I've gone to. Best haunted attraction in the area!

Always a great time with the family! So many things to do and see for adults and kids! No one is…read moregoing to be bored here

I enjoyed my experience here! It was my first time coming back in 10+ years so I was wondering…read moreabout the upkeep with it being so old, but you can tell they take a lot of pride in their cleanliness there. The carpet seemed in need of redoing with the amount of foot traffic it has seen. We were there for the IMAX screening of the Blue Angels documentary. It's a true IMAX dome theater. It was immaculately clean in the theater and the seats looked brand new. The movie gave me the same feeling I get whenever I have worn the 3D glasses they give you in the AMC theaters, so be forewarned I did get dizzy a few times during the movie. For 2 tickets the price came out to $21.90. I would definitely come again for the right movie, but need a break from the dizziness I got.

Note: This review comes from a guy that has never read a comic book and is not even sure what…read moreBattlestar Galactica is. This is one of the most fascinating events of the year. For me, it's an eye opening look at a world that I barely knew existed. There are people dressed up as their favorite characters, quasi-celebrities, cool exhibits, and relics from my childhood. The back to the future Delorean, R2D2, and the Ghostbusters car were among my favorites. Whether you're a nerd or not, try not to miss the best people watching event of the year when it comes back around.

This sci-fi/fantasy festival is amazing. There are great local authors, artists, and filmmakers…read moreattending so that gives you an excellent opportunity to support their craft and be "local" minded. There are also actors like Ernie Hudson, Colin Ferguson, and Gil Gerard attending and doing Q&A Panels. You'll seeing storm troopers mingling with Vulcan and Dr. Who hanging with the Ghostbusters. Oh and something about a Bronie. Just ask Will Lochamey he'll tell you all about it.

I've been to Secret Stages in the past so I knew what to expect. This festival has a lot of great…read moreindie-like musical artists from different genres perform. There are also vendors there offering services, products, and food. I was glad to see they had mainly outdoor stages vs. indoor stages this year. I think that was a good way to address the still serious issue of Covid-19. There weren't as many people here as the last time I attended, but it drew a nice crowd. They had signs up with directive related to staying safe. I enjoyed many of the artists I saw. I was surprised to see kids out here because many of the artist use adult language in their music. I do think they should probably enforce an age limit. Anyways, it was a good experience as usual. I'd attend the festival in the future.

This event shows the best of Birmingham/Avondale's music scene, food and diversity. We loved seeing…read moreabout 20 of the 40 musicians/bands over the two-day event. We got the VIP tickets, which provides a shared-private setting (great protection if it rains) with complimentary drinks and food. The food and drinks make the cost of the special ticket an excellent value. The crowd was so diverse, with all ages, races, cultures, preferences, etc. The music acts we saw were a variety of Indie, Alternative, Rap, Rock and practically any genre you can imagine. Parking was plentiful, streets were blocked off for safety, and there are food trucks offering great options. I would recommend this event, and will be attending next year.

FREE LOCAL FUN…read more Local is an evening festival that features local artists, musicians, etc. all in one area. This is located right in the plaza of Alys Stephens Center. There are dozens of tents offering items for sale from homemade flavored popcorn, flavored sweet, t shirts, pillows, jewelry and various items for your home. There were food trucks offering BBQ, wood fire pizza, big spoon creamery, and dreamland cupcakes. There were also free stations for caricatures and face painting for kids. From 5-9 there were live performances from different musicians in the area. Great event for kids and adults. Bring your blanket, lay in the grass and enjoy an evening with local friends and talent

My husband and I had a great time at LOCAL. This was our first year attending. I love that it's a…read morefree event, open to anyone, and showcases some great small business, most of which are local. There was no shortage of food or sweets trucks/carts. There was also a good mix of food and art vendors. It was kind of like a smaller (and less crowded) pepper place market. A large stage housed the musical acts. They had a different one for each hour that seemed to span several different genres. Chairs and tables were set up near the stage, but they filled up fast. There was also a bar next to the stage that offered drinks for purchase. Right off of the stage seating area was the VIP area. This area was reserved for certain members of the center along with their junior board. So, unless you were a lucky yelper (me!), you couldn't just a random person and get tickets. In this area, there was a bar with complimentary wine, beer, and water along with catering from Jim N Nicks. They also offered free goodies like sunglasses and fans. If these tickets are ever available for purchase, I would say they are worth a reasonable price. We really had a great time at this event. The weather was perfect, with a steady breeze, and it wasn't too crowded. The only thing I may change for next year is to bring a blanket to sit on in the grass while watching the musical acts.

Theatre Downtown might be for you if you're downtown and you like Theatre!…read more I really had a great time viewing the production of "Bob: A Life in Five Acts" here at this venue. If nobody told you about it, I'm really not sure how you'd know it's here. It's tucked away in the upper level of an antique store. Sounds really random, and it is, but it somewhat adds to what this place is offering! Before the show starts and during intermissions, you'll be able to tour the upstairs of the antique store... which is large btw! Real character, this place has. There's popcorn and candy for purchase before entering the theater. It's pretty much a black box with stadium seating, a short platform stage and everything from sound to lights seemed somewhat rigged but fully functioning of course! You don't have to go Broadway to see a good theater performance and this Birmingham locale is the perfect example of such! This ecclectic theater atmosphere just may suit your fancy for a new evening activity in the city!

Theatre Downtown is great alternative place to experience the theatre here in Birmingham. Located…read moreon the top floor of Fifth Avenue Antiques, this location is certainly unique when it comes to the performing arts. The actual theatre itself is on the smallish side, which I think makes for a more personal experience. Because seating is limited, be sure to get there early for your front row seats! The first night of each show is "hobo night" where you can pay whatever you want to see the show. Theatre can get expensive, so I appreciate this option. I'm not sure if there is an age-limit to the shows here, but I'm going to assume that most aren't kid friendly as there have been pretty adult themes (language, particularly) in the shows that I've seen.

This was my first time attending the butter bean festival. It's family and dog friendly. There…read morewere different vendors and lots of food options. I parked off the detour from main street. Kinda stumbled upon this parking situation... it was perfect and easily accessible to get into festival. I didn't stay long but long enough to enjoy a bowl of butterbeans & cornbread! I really enjoyed this pregame snack before the Bama game. Very filling & delicious! There is a carnival and live entertainment . This is definitely a fun time for all!

Great place to bring the kids. They have a lot of rides and fun and interesting vendors. Be…read moreprepared to have cash because the ATM fees are outrageous! Friday nights are always packed and Saturdays are more subtle. You do have to purchase tickets to ride the rides. Parking can be a bit hectic.

I went to the Festa Italiliana today which was a lot of fun. It's a nice venue but a little rocky…read moreso people that have mobility and balance issues really have to be careful. One thing this event could have done to make it better would have been to provide a map of activities and vendors. Just would have like to also see more Italian wine. All in all, it was very pleasant. Had great food, drink and nice people.

Lowering my review after this year's festival. There was bad weather both days, and Sloss only…read morecared about their liability. On Saturday, everyone was forced out of the location by their staff, and onto train tracks which had trains on them, leaving several people to almost get hit. The staff were also telling people the whole day was closed, which was not the case. They just wanted people to leave. We missed out on about 3hrs of shows on Saturday due to all of this. On Sunday, bad weather struck again. We were not forced off the property this time, Sloss having learned its lesson. However, we were all gathered underneath the overpass and were there 4-5 hrs. When someone plugged in a phone and played music to help pass the time and improve the mood, it was removed after 3 songs, upsetting everyone. Eventually the festival resumed, but only 3 acts remained to play that night. Overall, a pretty disappointing experience, and Sloss has yet to really comment or offer any kind of refund for literally missing over half the shows promised. I know they have no control over weather, but some kind of response and restitution would be appreciated. I hope next year is better, or Sloss may not recover.