Good morning, Birmingham.

Birmingham will host 16 weekend events from today through Sunday, featuring Glow Wild at the Zoo, Market Noel at the Finley Center and a UAB Blazers football game at Protective Stadium, with many shows, fundraisers and family-friendly activities scheduled throughout the region + adding extra festive cheer. These events offer a mix of art, sports and community celebrations for all ages.

Families in Greater Birmingham can pick up free Thanksgiving meals and supplies at food giveaway events on Nov.

20, Nov. 22, and Nov. 24. The events are held in places like Faith Chapel in Birmingham and Irondale City Hall — with additional locations across the area offering turkey giveaways and food boxes.

Downtown Birmingham’s Bayonet was named one of the 15 Best New Restaurants in America by Eater.

The restaurant—opened in March on 2nd Avenue North—is known for its fresh Gulf oysters and innovative seafood dishes.

Foxhound Bee Co. is opening its new beekeeping store and education center in Irondale this weekend at 300 Honey Lane near Ruffner Sports Complex.

The center offers workshops, hands-on classes, and a live observation hive—designed to help families and beekeepers learn about bees.

Magic City Nutcracker will be held at the historic Lyric Theatre from December 5—7 and will feature over 260 dancers along with guest professionals from Puerto Rico and local performers joining together on one stage.

Tickets will cost between $37 and $65.

Alabama's newest Champion Tree is a green hawthorn at Red Mountain Park that the Alabama Forestry Commission has named the largest known specimen in the state.

Volunteer Larry Stephens received a commemorative plaque — marking the tree's 125-year history from the late 1800s near Ware — for his role in nominating it.

The City of Birmingham and One Roof will host the inaugural State of Homelessness: Redefining Community symposium on Dec.

1 at Regions Field at 1:00 p.m.—the event will bring together faith leaders, nonprofits, local businesses, civic partners and public-sector leaders to guide the city’s $1.5 million investment in housing and homelessness services. Attendees will hear community service showcases and provider storytelling to support residents facing displacement.

Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham now has a new Family Life Center that offers emotional support, weekly activities and many resources for families during their stay.

Donors including Regions Bank + Black Family Restaurants helped fund the center, which is open daily from 8AM to 5PM to support families during difficult times.

Cahaba Medical expanded its West End clinic in Birmingham—adding four exam rooms that will allow doctors to see 600 extra patients per month—and said the change will boost access to care for families who face challenges in getting treatment.

The federally funded center, operating at capacity for years, is working to ease the clinic bottleneck and improve overall community health.

Premium tax credits that help cover health insurance for 470,000 Alabamians are set to end on December 31, which will cause premiums to jump and may force some people out of coverage — local residents like engineer Jorge Alvarez see costs rising from $430 to $1,700 a month.

Advocates warn that higher costs could lead to more people dropping their plans and burdening the healthcare system if Congress does not act.

Birmingham bakeries are taking orders for Thanksgiving desserts like red velvet cheesecake, pies, and themed treats, with some orders ending today and others accepted through Nov.

24. Grocery stores will also offer last-minute options—ensuring families can easily add a sweet finish to their holiday meals.

ACE Cheer Company - Meet the Tribe

9:00 – 10:30 AM — BJCC North Exhibition Hall — Free entry — Experience cheerleading excellence and personal growth with ACE Cheer Company.

John Morgan - Standup Comedy Show

6:30-8 p.m. — Main Room, 1818 Data Dr, Birmingham, AL — $24.50 — Experience the heartfelt and bold humor of the 'Ragin Cajun' as he tackles real-life topics with a comedic twist.

Kimberly Akimbo

7:30 p.m. — BJCC Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming and humorous journey of a teenager navigating family and life challenges.

Kimberly Akimbo Musical

7:30-9:00 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming journey of a teen overcoming obstacles in this Tony Award-winning musical.

Sam Lapidus Montclair Run

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Levite Jewish Community Center — Registration fee applies — Experience Birmingham's Thanksgiving tradition at one of its largest races.

Kimberly Akimbo

7:30-9:00 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a heartwarming musical about the trials of growing up and embracing life's challenges.

Howard Hewett Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Tuxedo Ballroom — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable evening of R&B featuring Grammy Award winner Howard Hewett with special guest Cherrelle.

Kimberly Akimbo Musical Performance

1-2:30 p.m. — BJCC East Exhibition Hall — Tickets available — A Tony Award-winning musical about a teenager navigating family challenges and personal growth.

Highlands College Leadership Conference

8 AM – 2 PM — Highlands College — Tickets available — Enhance your leadership skills and engage in mission-driven work with industry leaders.

Support Group for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

6:30 p.m. — Levite Jewish Community Center — Free entry — Gather for emotional and informational support for patients and families dealing with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.