Welcome, Calhoun County Moms, to our exciting weekend roundup of family and kid-friendly events! We understand the joy of spending quality time with your loved ones, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. To make your weekends even more special, we’ve curated a list of engaging activities happening right here in Calhoun County. From interactive workshops and outdoor adventures to creative arts and educational exhibitions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So, grab your calendar, gather the little ones, and let’s dive into a weekend filled with laughter, learning, and limitless fun! This weekend roundup is sponsored by our friends over at Angel Cakes Creamery in Saks!
Friday
My family and I are so excited for this one! Friday evening the Anniston Public Library is hosting Back to Hogwarts! Travel through a maze to retrieve gold at Gringotts, get a wand from Ollivander’s, attend a Charms class, plant something in Herbology, practice fighting Death Eaters in Defense Against the Dark Arts Class, attend a combined Divination and Potions class, play some Quidditch and more!
Saturday
If you are looking for where to be Saturday morning, the answer is with us! At Simmons Park in Oxford for Dog Dayz of August hosted by Succ it Up and Main Street Events. Bring your family and more importantly your furry friends! This is a day all about them! You’ll find Calhoun County Mom in the Kid Zone we are sponsoring that includes Bounce Houses from Jax Jumpin Parties, cotton candy from Flossy Mae’s, always our favorite- a pancake bar from Baby Cakes and so much more! Come play with us!
It’s Museum Day at Anniston Museum! Complimentary admission to AMNH and Berman Museum 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Activities 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Meet some animal ambassadors, explore the exhibit halls at Anniston Museum of Natural History and Berman Museum, and learn something new through various hands-on activities.
The City of Weaver is at it again! They will be concluding our series of summer events. This final event is free and family friendly. There will be a disc golf tournament with tons of prizes starting at 3:00pm. A special kids contest with prizes, a mini-food truck festival, and a movie showing at 8:00 pm of Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again
Saturday evening enjoy the Miss Oxford Volunteer Pageant at JSU McCellan Theater!
Run Baby Run is in year 10! As Alabama’s first Baby Friendly Hospital, RMC OB Services will be hosting our 10th annual 5k. We have a well-marked course with minimal turns and absolutely no traffic!! This is a stroller friendly course so bring the whole family!! Onsite registration will begin at 5:30pm on August 26th.
Sunday
If you didn’t get enough of us Saturday morning (and we know you didn’t) come visit us Sunday evening at Angel Cakes Creamery’s 1st birthday bash! It will be a day of giveaways, and celebration featuring a free bounce house and petting zoo! Vendors and face painting will also be on site!
As the weekend draws to a close, we hope your family has had a blast exploring the myriad of activities that Calhoun County has to offer. These moments of shared experiences and joyful laughter are the building blocks of lasting relationships and cherished memories. Remember, the magic of family time doesn’t end here – keep the spirit alive by looking out for more upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities to bond. As your trusted source for family and kid-friendly happenings, we can’t wait to continue bringing you the latest and greatest in family entertainment. Until next weekend, keep smiling, keep exploring, and keep making those precious memories together!
DISCLAIMER: We do our best to provide accurate, useful information about events and activities each weekend. This information is gathered from a variety of sources. While we always confirm details before they are posted, sometimes details change or we are given inaccurate information which is why every event listing includes a link to the source. We strongly urge you to confirm details before you go, especially when it comes to outdoor events and weather. This post is updated weekly with current information.
