Events: 4th July 2025
Storyline Online: Read by Celebrated Actors
Celebrated actors read children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.The SAG-AFTRA Foundation literacy website streams free videos of readers including Seth Myers, Chris Pine, Kristen Bell, Viola Davis, Kevin Costner, & dozens more.
Decatur Train Depot Free Tours
Visit the Decatur Historic Train Depot to watch live trains and visit the model train on display. Free admission
Summer Meals in Alabama
Looking for Summer Meals while school is out of session? To find a program in your community, visit Feeding America’s list of Alabama Food Banks.
Color Our World: Summer Programs in Public Libraries
Register now and enjoy FREE reading incentives, special programs, guest appearances, and MORE at your local library!
Positive Parenting Group Classes
Positive Parenting Group Classes are FREE ongoing educational support groups providing useful guidance for parents and caregivers of children 0-17.
Birmingham Local Summer Meals
Summer Meals will be available to youth ages 18 and under throughout central Alabama five days a week while school is out of session.
Healthy Families Tuscaloosa
HFT offers free, voluntary home visits with developmental education and resources to help support safe, nurturing environment for newborns up to 3 months.
Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
Pretty baby contest, car show, rides, games, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, plus, all the free, sliced, ice cold watermelon you can eat!
Jam on Sloss Lake
The Jam on Sloss Lake boasts all day entertainment with a car show, food, and FIREWORKS! Fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m.
Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration
Celebrate Independence weekend in the Shoals with Food trucks, Live music, and fireworks over the water that night.