Good morning, Birmingham.

Birmingham officially opened its first all-inclusive playground at Bessie Estell Park at 901 8th Street South this week.

The accessible facility honors Braelynn by naming its entrance Braelynn’s Way after her mother’s request for a playground for disabled children—local groups will fundraise for Phase 2 improvements.

Revival has moved from its old 37th Street location to a new, larger space in the former MK Quinlan shop at 3900 Clairmont Ave S.

The store, owned by Virginia Volman and Jonathan Lambert, held a grand opening on Oct. 16 + now offers antiques, vintage clothing, art, decor and design services to the Forest Park community.

Lee Edwards, president of Edwards Chevrolet, was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award after nearly 40 years leading the family business in Birmingham—he will be honored at the National Automobile Dealers Association Show in Las Vegas on Feb 5 as a recognition of his community service and business innovation.

Opera Birmingham will present the family-friendly musical adventure 'The Three Little Pigs' at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Nov.

2—starting with an ArtPlay event at 3 p.m. and followed by the opera at 4 p.m. as part of a Pay What You Choose series.

Sidewalk Cinema’s 2025 Halloween Film Series began on October 17 and continues through early November at its 1821 2nd Ave N venue, showing spooky films like Practical Magic, Little Shop of Horrors, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Scooby-Doo, The Addams Family, Addams Family Values, and Coco. The series also includes free Halloween events such as HOUSE OF WAX: Vinyl Happy Hour on October 17 and a Monster Bash on October 31 (with a costume contest, scary-oke, and special cocktails) available for in-person attendance.

EDPA, the Alabama Department of Commerce and Innovate Alabama announced a statewide strategy called Alabama Puts Founders First to help tech companies grow and stay in the state.

The plan uses corporate pilots, concierge support and data to target firms in sectors like defense and biotech — a move designed to boost startup success in the coming months.

UAB School of Nursing said it will add a summer 2026 cohort to admit 30 to 50 students—this will let them graduate sooner and help fill the local nurse shortage.

Three Birmingham schools have been named Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2025-2028 term—i3 Academy Elementary, i3 Academy Middle and Bush Hills STEAM Academy—as part of a program that honors innovative classroom use of Apple devices.

The award recognizes their efforts to provide students with advanced learning tools.

On October 16, UAB unveiled a new state-of-the-art training room inside its Rehabilitation Pavilion on 7th Avenue South.

The Merz Therapeutics Training Room—funded by a $130,000 grant from Merz Therapeutics—offers hands-on education for medical students, residents, and faculty.

A Taste of Sustainability is a walkable dinner event scheduled for October 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Birmingham where four local restaurants offer tasting courses + a bonus zero-waste refill shop is available.

Tickets cost $100, plus $52 from each ticket will support the Alabama Environmental Council and fund environmental programs.

Birmingham City Council approved a measure to spend $1M on upgrades at Legion Field—planned improvements include restroom expansion, wall repairs, and reroofing a maintenance shop before the stadium turns 100 in 2027.

The historic venue will host 75 events this year, including college and high school football games, adult sports, and concerts.

RealtySouth is showcasing 13 new and coming soon homes in Birmingham that are available from Oct.

17—19 with prices ranging from $90,000 to $885,000—buyers can call the listed agents for details.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson—who is from Tennessee—said he has dreamed about playing in this game and will take the field today at Bryant-Denny Stadium against the Volunteers; he hopes to earn his first cigar as a starter and join the long SEC tradition.

The 84th Annual Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola will take place in Birmingham next week and is expected to draw 130,000 visitors for tailgate activities while 70,000 fans fill historic Legion Field.

The event is projected to boost the local economy by $25 million — and ESPN’s First Take featuring Stephen A. Smith and Cam Newton will help kick off the celebrations.

Cody Johnson Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Tickets valid for rescheduled date — Enjoy a night filled with authentic country music and electrifying performances from Cody Johnson.

Jason Boland & The Stragglers Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Iron City Bham — Tickets available — Experience the sounds of Jason Boland & The Stragglers on their Last Kings of Babylon Tour.

Pierce The Veil - Tour 2025

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Coca-Cola Amphitheater — Tickets available now — Catch Pierce The Veil live in Birmingham with a night of energy and music.

TOAST - The Ultimate Bread Experience

7-8:30 p.m. — Birmingham Children's Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the nostalgia of the 70s hit band BREAD with the top tribute act TOAST bringing their greatest hits to life.

Heavy Hitter Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — WORKPLAY — Tickets start at $68 — Experience the high-energy concert of Heavy Hitter live in Birmingham.

Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

7 p.m. — Legacy Arena — Ticket prices vary — Dive into a magical quest with Mickey Mouse and friends in a spectacular ice adventure.

The Revivalists Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Avondale Brewing Company — Ticket prices from $78 — Catch The Revivalists live in a top-rated venue in Birmingham.

Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Legacy Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness Mickey Mouse and friends embark on an enchanting adventure filled with world-class skating and acrobatics.

Himalayas Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Workplay — Tickets from $64 — Experience an unforgettable musical event with the Himalayas at Workplay Canteen.

Alabama Wireless Association's 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament

9 a.m. — Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa — Registration fee applies — Swing for a cause while supporting early intervention services for children in central Alabama.