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Hoover, AL
45Events this week
7Free things to do
93New spots
91New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 20, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Hoover

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 45 events, day by day →

Chair Yoga

Monday 9:30am · Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

🌟 ELDERBLEST – Fellowship & Friendship

Monday 10am · Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

No Ego All-Levels Jam

Monday 6pm · Cha House Bham · Free

Cult Movie Mondays

Monday 8pm · Pink Lantern

Magnolia Elementary PTO- Spirit Night at SONIC

Tuesday 4pm · Sonic Drive-In (308 Main Street, Trussville, AL)

New in Hoover

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Front Porch

Nightlife

Southern comfort, upgraded: Front Porch keeps Ross Bridge locals happy with a family-friendly vibe, upscale Southern plates, and fresh-baked pizzas that pair nicely with a full-service bar pouring local brews on tap.

frontporchrossbridge.com ↗

Bodean’s Classic Cuts and Color

Beauty

Fresh cut, real vibes: If your hair could use a confidence boost, Bodean’s Classic Cuts and Color brings a cheerful, cool vibe with stylists who stay current on cut and color techniques.

bodeansclassiccuts.com ↗

Iguana Grill

Restaurants

Margaritas meet murals: When you want colorful murals and hanging lanterns, big-flavor Mexican classics, and an actually great margarita, Iguana Grill hits the spot for a weeknight dinner or a laid-back celebration.

iguana-grill.com ↗

Hoover’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Hoover’s best →

Most read in Hoover

The five stories Hoover readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. 18 weekend events in Birmingham: Labor Day, football kickoffs + more, Sept. 3–6, 2026

    The weekend is set to be a busy weekend in Birmingham, with college football games kicking off, Labor Day parties, comedy, music, poetry, and more.

    Full story at bhamnow.com ↗

  2. Alabama's first HomeSense furniture + decor store coming to former Hoover Big Lots

    The former Big Lots in the Riverchase Crossings Shopping Center is set to be transformed into a new furniture and decor store, HomeSense, located next to Trader Joe’s and Sierra on Montgomery Highway.

    Full story at bhamnow.com ↗

  3. 5 new businesses + 2 coming soon to Birmingham

    New businesses are opening in Birmingham, including a new antiques and wine lounge in Homewood.

    Full story at bhamnow.com ↗

  4. Coca-Cola United set to open $300 million corporate campus in Birmingham

    Coca-Cola United is set to open a $300 million corporate campus in Birmingham, spanning 100 acres and over half a million square feet.

    Full story at wvtm13.com ↗

  5. Tickets now available for ‘We Are One’ celebration to be held in Birmingham

    Tickets are now available for the We Are One: All-White Celebration in Birmingham, presented by the Black Contractors Association - Alabama Chapter.

    Full story at wbrc.com ↗

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