Events in Montgomery County, AL

Take part in a weekly Lorcana tournament. Entry costs $15.

Montgomery Home Show gathers local and national home improvement vendors at Garrett Coliseum. Admission is free. Homeowners can speak with experts in person, get practical guidance, and explore options for everything from a full kitchen remodel to outdoor living enhancements and smaller updates around the house. The showcase connects attendees with products, services, and knowledgeable professionals to help move projects from idea to action.

Colors United hosts a moderated social gathering for LGBTQIA+ young adults ages 19 to 29, offering a safe and welcoming space to connect with peers. Participants can share conversation, enjoy pizza, play games, and spend relaxed time together.

Take part in a weekly One Piece tournament. Entry costs $5 to $10.

At Montgomery Whitewater, this family-friendly, all-ages celebration of running embraces a superhero theme. Participants are encouraged to dress as a favorite hero or create a new alter ego. The event moves from registration to a costume contest, continues with a fun run and a 5K, and concludes with an awards ceremony and a finish line festival. Food trucks, inflatables, children’s activities, and raffle prizes are part of the experience.

The Pike Road Arts and Crafts Fair returns to offer a relaxing day out in the countryside. Organizers are gearing up for another year and will release additional information along with vendor spotlights as the event approaches. They look forward to welcoming both new and returning attendees.

COSA CARES offers a free recovery meeting for women.

Explore an exhibition of work by local and regional artists reflecting on life, liberty, and the enduring spirit of American freedom. Representational and abstract pieces in a range of mediums offer different artistic perspectives on these themes. Artists are invited to submit original work for consideration, with up to six entries and no entry fee.

The NewSouth Bookstore is partnering with the Montgomery Humane Society for an adoption event featuring animals eager for forever homes. Visitors can meet adoptable pets, talk with local volunteers about ways to support the organization, and are encouraged to bring donations for the Montgomery Humane Society. It might even be the moment a new family member finds you.

Take part in a weekly Lorcana tournament. Entry costs $15.

Take part in a weekly Pokémon tournament for a chance to play alongside other Pokémon fans.

Enjoy a feel-good movie night that helps animals in need. Pups and Popcorn brings the community together for a screening of A Dog’s Purpose, sponsored by the Montgomery Humane Society, with proceeds supporting dogs who are waiting for their forever homes. Guests can meet adoptable pups, enjoy popcorn, and take part in an evening centered on compassion and second chances. Admission is $5 per adult, and children get in free with a paid adult. Advance tickets can be purchased through the Montgomery Humane Society. Donations are welcomed to support the care and comfort of shelter dogs, and event T-shirts will be available for purchase.

This weekend experience features a casual meet and greet, daytime workshops and activities, an evening main event, and a farewell brunch. Most gatherings take place at Montgomery Union Station, with the closing brunch hosted at The Nest at ASU Stadium. Attire follows the U*DO*U theme throughout the weekend, with Casual U*DO*U for the meet and greet, U*DO*U for workshops and the main event, and HBCU Gear U*DO*U for the brunch. The meet and greet offers very light refreshments and is BYOF while supplies last, and dinner is served during the main event. Registration is 100 dollars for early bird and 135 dollars afterward. Tickets include admission to all events and all workshops and will not be sold at the door. All ticket sales are final. Payments are accepted via Cash App at $MGMLD or Zelle at 334-315-0962 to Zandra Colston. Include your name and phone number in the notes, or email a list of participants to mgmldancers@gmail.com. For more information, text or call Zandra at 334-315-0962 or Seve at 678-886-3695. By attending, you consent to photography and audio or video recording and the use of your image and voice for promotional, marketing, social media, archival, and other lawful purposes without compensation or further notice. Organizers, staff, volunteers, venue partners, and affiliates are not responsible for recordings captured or shared by attendees or third parties. Anyone taking photos or video is expected to do so respectfully and in accordance with laws and venue policies, and disruptive or harassing conduct may result in removal.

A weekend of diving features the USS Oriskany on the first day, followed by the Lulu and a set of Navy tugboats on the second. The USS Oriskany, an 888 foot Essex class aircraft carrier intentionally sunk in 2006 to create the Great Carrier Reef, sits upright about 22 to 25 miles off Pensacola in the Gulf of Mexico with a maximum depth of 212 feet and is known as a premier, challenging destination for scuba divers. The Lulu, a 271 foot retired coastal freighter sunk in 2013 roughly 17 nautical miles south of Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, offers multiple levels with easily accessible rooms and large openings, providing plenty of hidden spots for marine life and an engaging dive for both newer and seasoned divers. These sites are also suitable places to work toward Deep Diver certification.

Montgomery Hamfest brings together a variety of vendors and estate sale finds, offering plenty of opportunities to score standout deals.

At The Well in Pike Road, young creators ages 6 to 17 bring their ideas to life in a single day marketplace devoted to entrepreneurship. Participants build a business from scratch, design a product or service, craft a brand, choose pricing, and launch to real customers. Booths may feature handmade goods, baked treats, art, inventions, games, or entirely new concepts, giving each student a chance to practice creativity, problem solving, responsibility, and confidence through real-world experience. This event is part of the internationally recognized Acton Children's Business Fair movement, and it bears the name Chera the Love in honor of Chera Doty, who began laying the groundwork for a fair in Pike Road and championed opportunities for children to dream big, take healthy risks, and discover their talents. The fair continues that legacy as families encourage young entrepreneurs and visitors support their efforts. Booths are available by application, and a $25 fee is collected after approval.

Enjoy a relaxed brunch while learning the essentials of purchasing a home in an informative class that explains each step of the process. Attendees will gain practical guidance to plan for homeownership and feel ready to move forward with confidence. Registration is required and seating is limited.

Jackson State Tigers travel to ASU Stadium to face the Alabama State Hornets in a conference clash. Expect bruising play and special teams that can flip the field, offering a timely snapshot of where each side stands as the stakes in the standings grow. A charged rivalry atmosphere is likely from kickoff to the final whistle.

Friendsgiving brings men and women together for an evening that includes a catered meal, music, and time to connect. Bingo rounds with prizes add to the festivities. The event also raises funds for Black Women Rest and supports ongoing work in the community. Guests may attend with friends or family, or meet new people while sharing food, bingo, and conversation.

Enjoy a free steak dinner with a guest speaker. Men are invited, and an RSVP is requested to help plan the meal.

Former Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Violin Fellow Yosuke Kawasaki, now concertmaster of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, returns to Troy University's Davis Theatre as guest soloist for a celebration of Beethoven and Brahms. The program features Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3 and Symphony No. 1, along with Brahms's Violin Concerto in D major showcasing Kawasaki.

At Embrace Nu Creations Candle Bar, this creative brunch combines a breakfast bar and refreshments with hands on activities where you can blend a custom fragrance or design a one of a kind junk mirror. There are photo opportunities and time to socialize, and everyone takes home the item they made. The experience is offered across two themed sessions, with tickets priced at 65 dollars plus tax per person and capacity limited to 25 guests per session. Tickets are available.

Fiber enthusiasts gather at Southern Art & Makers Collective for a relaxed session of making together. Participants bring knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, needle felting, or other fiber arts projects to start something new or make progress on works in progress while spending time with like minded makers. This meetup takes place every third Saturday. Street parking is available, and there is additional parking behind the venue in the grass area.

Prairie View A&M travels to Montgomery to take on Alabama State in a late-season SWAC showdown at ASU Stadium. The matchup brings together teams known for speed, stout defense, and impactful special teams, all in an atmosphere rooted in longstanding HBCU football traditions.

After the feasts are over and the scores are tallied, keep the celebration going with an evening of live music and good times. Table reservations are available.

Gather Montgomery: Fall Arts & Crafts Festival spotlights local creativity with food trucks and a wide mix of vendors offering handmade items, homemade goods, baked treats, fresh produce, and one-of-a-kind seasonal finds. Approved vendors will be contacted by email with setup and payment details, and no online payments will be accepted. The vendor fee is $25 and must be paid in person by cash or check before the event at the Oak Park Administrative Office, with checks made payable to City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation. For vendor information, contact Cathy Shuford at 334-414-5522 or Danyal Jones at 334-223-9212.

Holiday magic comes alive with World Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker accompanied by a live orchestra. This festive production brings together 40 world-class dancers, more than 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and sumptuous hand-crafted sets to create a spectacle for all ages. Follow Marie as her treasured Nutcracker awakens on Christmas Eve, carrying her into a dream filled with whirling snowflakes, a bold battle with mice, and the shimmering Kingdom of Sweets. The performance runs approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission, and is suitable for audiences ages 2 and up. World Ballet Company, based in Los Angeles and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, presents beloved classics across the country with a company of renowned professionals representing over ten countries. The troupe has toured to more than 300 cities and shared its work with over 500,000 people. Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more.

At Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, this is the largest gathering of its type in Alabama, dedicated to everything related to rocks and jewelry. Offerings include gemstones, mineral specimens, meteorites, and fossils, spanning raw material suitable for hands-on cutting through to polished stones and fully finished jewelry. Previous shows have included fossils available for purchase, creating a broad selection for collectors, hobbyists, and anyone curious about the natural world.

Garrett Coliseum hosts the 56th annual Montgomery Gem & Mineral Society gem, mineral, and jewelry show, the largest show in Alabama. Exhibitors from around the world present mineral specimens, gemstones, geodes, rock slabs, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, and more. Children get free entry when accompanied by a paying adult.

Ladies are invited to an all-white holiday celebration that brings women together to close out the year in style. Put on your favorite white ensemble and enjoy an experience filled with positive energy, upbeat music, tasty food, playful gifts, plenty of laughs, and sisterhood. This gathering celebrates who we have become, the challenges we have overcome, and the blessings we have received throughout the year. Come with friends or arrive solo. Either way, expect a warm, welcoming space to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

Celebrate the holiday season with a 5K and 1-mile race inspired by Cousin Eddie and Christmas Vacation. Festive themed apparel is encouraged. Awards will be presented to the male and female overall winners, in age groups through 80, and for the best costumes.

Fiber arts enthusiasts gather for an informal work session at Southern Art & Makers Collective. Attendees bring knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, or needle felting projects, whether starting something new or continuing works in progress, and spend time creating alongside others with similar interests. Street parking is available, and there is additional parking in the grass area behind the venue. This event takes place every third Saturday.

Bring a knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, needle-felting, or other fiber arts project to work on alongside people who share your interest. Whether you are starting something new or continuing a current project, this gathering offers time to enjoy your craft in company at Southern Art & Makers Collective.