This weekend in Hoover, AL

At Mt Laurel, a farmers market and craft fair offers locally grown vegetables, flowers, honey, eggs, and meat, along with many other items and a range of crafts.

Alabama faces East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and this Birmingham gathering channels that Tuscaloosa energy with giant screens, cold drinks, and Cajun favorites served hot all day. Settle in for a full slate of football with boudin balls, jambalaya, and gumbo while fans bring championship-level spirit and make the TV feel the noise. Crimson gear is encouraged. Good food, cold drinks, and a winning tradition set the tone for Bama faithful.

G.R's Smokehouse will be on site at Highland Park.

A Lure will be active at the Scarlet Raven Gaming PokéStop, offering a chance to catch Pokémon and spend time with fellow Pokémon Go players.

Moonshine offers a rooftop setting with craft cocktails, skyline views, and wood-fired pizza for a memorable night out. The Sangria Saturday experience features $5 pours while supplies last. Bonvoy members can mention Sangria Saturday at check-in for a treat.

A Pokémon League tournament brings players together for matches and card trading. Challenge fellow players, make trades, or enjoy a mix of both throughout the event.

Commander Night is an evening focused on Commander.

Brunch & Soul Sundays launches at SLIDE Cafe, uniting Chef’s two concepts in one menu. Expect soul food from SMOKE Bistro alongside an expanded brunch lineup, with options like jerk oxtails, smoked lamb chops, fried whole wings, grilled chicken thighs, chargrilled ribeyes, and grilled or fried pork chops, plus sides such as fried whole okra, corn bites, barbecue baked beans, cabbage greens, and cornbread muffins with Honey Crunch Butter. Chef’s award winning 5 cheese baked macaroni is featured. Brunch selections include shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, a seafood omelette, crab cakes and grits, chicken hash, salmon and grits, french toast, ribeye and eggs, catfish and grits, and a steak and potato omelette. Signature craft cocktails, mimosas, and beer are available.

Fellowship Flow is a welcoming community yoga class held at Avondale Park, weather permitting. No reservation is required and all experience levels are welcome. The class is donation based.

Hayley Holdridge of In Bloom Yoga hosts a no-cost Sip and Stitch gathering at Cha House Bham. Gentle jazz from local musicians creates a cozy backdrop while Cierra and the Cha House team serve tea. Makers with some experience who want to explore crochet patterns with Hayley are encouraged, yet fiber artists of every kind and skill level are welcome. Bring your crochet hooks, knitting needles, embroidery hoops, or any project you would like to work on. Admission is free, and tea is available for purchase.

A show featuring Sam Frampton and Skyler Davis at The Nick. The venue operates as a private club, so a membership card is required, which costs $7 per year, and a valid ID must be presented. Admission is limited to guests 21 and older.