21: Kids Day: Character Meet & Greet (RISE)
9-11am, Vestavia Hills High School Gym
With 60+ characters, including Disney favorites and Superhero friends, this annual event is for the young or the young at heart! $15 per child/adults FREE! Tickets are available on GoFan.co: https://gofan.co/event/4947001. Benefitting the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program at UAB.

26: Mahjong in the Hills
9am-12:30pm, Vestavia Hills Civic Center
Check in at 9am, grab your card, gather your friends and join us for a fun morning of Mahjong in the Hills! Whether you’re a seasoned player or love the game, this social play event is all about great company, good vibes and celebrating the start of the Dogwood Festival. No pressure, just fun! Be sure to bring your 2025 American Mahjong League card, if you have one! Mahjong sets provided for single players; tables must bring their own Mahjong sets. For more info or to register, visit https://vhparksandrec.com/events/mahjong-in-the-hills: $50 per single player / $175 for a table of 4.

28: Rebel Fun Run & 5K Color Run
8:30am, Vestavia Hills High School (Front Parking Lot)
The 13th Annual Rebel Run will wind through the neighborhoods near VHHS with color stations along the route. This long-standing tradition of Vestavia Hills students and community members is a great way to celebrate the start of spring for a wonderful cause. All ages (5th grade & below welcome with parent). $25 per person (includes T-shirt). Register at GoFan.co: https://gofan.co/event/4927779. Benefitting the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program at UAB.

28: Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto
2pm, Library in the Forest
Join us for “an impressionistic journey” with the fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling of Hiroya Tsukamoto. For more information, visit www.hiroyatsukamoto.com.

March Events

2: Battle of the Birds Begins
Citywide

7: Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-off
10am, Urban Center (Liberty Park)
The Exceptional Foundation’s largest annual event is the Chili Cook-Off, which was named Best Community Event by Mountain Brook Magazine and Best Annual Charity Event by About Town Magazine. All proceeds from the event – featuring live music, a kids’ zone, and all the chili you can eat – directly benefits our programs at The Exceptional Foundation. Click HERE to register or email hbrothers@exceptionalfoundation.org regarding sponsorships. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.exceptionalfoundation.org/chili.

10: Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
11:30am, Mountaintop Church
Network with other Chamber members and visitors, followed by a presentation by Greg Reed, Secretary of the Department of Work Force. To register, visit www.vestaviahills.org.

13: All-Nashville Roadshow
7pm, Wald Park
This traveling show from Nashville will feature performances by Charlie Argo, Gloria Anderson and Summerlyn Powers, with Zach Selwyn serving as host. More than a concert, the event showcases Nashville’s food, craft beer and culture with Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, fried bologna, barbeque, slaw dogs, moon pies, RC Cola and Nashville craft beer. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://allnashvilleroadshow.com.

14: Dogwood Days: Cahaba Heights
10am-8pm, Cahaba Heights Shopping Districts
Explore everything Cahaba Heights has to offer – boutique shopping, spas, multiple restaurants and more! Register at any participating business to win an amazing prize with a local theme.

20: Battle of the Birds Concludes
Citywide

21: Historical Society Self-Guided Home Tour Begins
Citywide
The Vestavia Hills Historical Society is sponsoring a self-guided driving tour of historical sites in Vestavia Hills. Click HERE to view and/or download a summary of each site and its location. Sites will be marked with a yard sign for easy recognition.

23-27: Spring Break Staycation!
Enjoy something new every day at the Library in the Forest. For more information or to register for events, visit www.vestavialibrary.org:
– Monday: 2pm, Sand Art Craft – K-5th grade; register in advance
– Tuesday: 2pm, 4H Center Snake Show – K-5th grade (Community Room)
– Wednesday: 2pm, Sock Bunny Craft – K-5th grade; register in advance
– Thursday: 2pm, Children’s Performer – K-5th grade (Community Room)
– Friday: 7pm, Family Drive-In Movie – all ages (upper Library parking lot)

27: Spring Yard Judging Begins
Citywide 
Members of the Vestavia Hills Beautification Board will tour Vestavia Hills in search of the most beautiful yards. Winners will be recognized upon completion of the judging period.

April Events

3: Easter Extravaganza
11am-1pm, Wald Park
Join us for spring fun as we hunt eggs, photos with Big Bunny, play games, eat snacks and pet cute animals! The egg drop begins promptly at 11:05am, so don’t miss out! All ages. Sponsored by the Library in the Forest.

3: Bunny Hop Egg Hunt
2-4pm, Cahaba Heights Park (Fox Field)
Join us for spring fun as we hunt eggs, photos with our Big Bunny, play games and eat snacks! All ages. Sponsored by the Library in the Forest.

4: Hunt the Hills
10am-5pm, Various Business Districts Citywide
Easter eggs – filled with coupons, candy and goodies – will be hidden in participating Vestavia Hills businesses! Every egg has a prize inside!! Check back for locations and more information!

4: Battle of the Bands
5-9pm, Rocky Ridge Business District
Rocky Ridge Entertainment district will host the 8th annual Battle of the Bands competition at Rocky Ridge Plaza. This live music competition features bands from area middle schools and high schools competing for a total of $2,000 in prize money. Bands are judged on criteria including musicianship, showmanship and creativity. Enjoy food and beverages from nearby restaurants and browse retail shops, all within walking distance. Bands perform 3-4 song sets and winners will be announced at the conclusion of the event. First place and second place prizes are $750 and $250, respectively. Interested in sponsoring the event or need more information? Visit rockyridgebattleofbands.com or contact the event coordinator, Bob Barker, at 205.223.2755 or bob@bigcolor.biz.

5: Spring Yard Judging Concludes

5: Historical Society Self-Guided Home Tour Concludes
Citywide
Don’t miss out on this self-guided driving tour of historical sites in Vestavia Hills. Click HERE to view and/or download a summary of each site and its location.

8: Dogwood Luncheon & Fashion Show
10:30am, Vestavia Hills Civic Center
Don’t miss this signature spring event! Doors open at 10:30am for the silent auction followed by the fashion show, presentation and luncheon begin at 11am. This year’s fashion show will once again featuring the latest trends from area boutiques and clothiers. Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased via Venmo (@vh-dogwood) or by check. If using Venmo, include your full name in the notes section. If purchasing multiple tickets, be sure to include the names of the attendees to be seated at your table. For questions or to purchase tickets by check, contact the Beautification Board at dogwoodluncheon@gmail.com.

11: Cookie Fix Cookie Crusher 10K & Dash
8am 10K & 9:30am Dash, The Heights Village
Don’t miss this year’s Cookie Crusher 10K and children’s 200-yard dash benefitting Magic Moments – a sweet race for a magical cause! Click HERE for more information. To register, visit https://www.alabamaraceseries.com/cookiefixcookiecrusher5k10k. Sponsored by Cookie Fix.

11: RISE Day
3-10pm, Vestavia Hills High School
This community-wide festival features food, games, a luminary ceremony and great music. All are welcome and admission is FREE! Tickets to play games may be purchased at the entrance.

14: Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
11:30am, Old Overton Club
Network with other Chamber members and visitors, followed by a presentation by Vestavia Hills Police Chief Shane Ware. To register, visit www.vestaviahills.org.

18: Teen Art Market
1-4pm, Library in the Forest
Support local teen artists (ages 11-18) at the Library in the Forest! The artists will display and sell their art onsite. For more information, visit vestavialibrary.org/teenartmarket.

20: Historical Society Presentation: Sculptor Craigger Brown
2pm, Vestavia Hills City Hall
Craigger Brown is a marble sculptor, working and living in Sylacauga, AL. He graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1986 and received his BFA from the University of Montevallo in 1991. He spent years studying abroad, honing his craft and developing as an artist. For decades, he divided his time between Italy and Birmingham, until 2011 when he discovered beautiful Sylacauga marble. Since then, he has been working exclusively in Alabama’s State stone and his work can be found in corporate and private collections on five of seven continents.

21: Dogwood Prayer Breakfast
7-9am, Vestavia Hills Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall)
This year’s speaker is Emily Burton. (Bio to come.) Tickets will be available beginning March 1. For more information or to purchase your ticket, visit www.vestaviahills.org or contact the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce at 205.823.5011.

25: Wing Ding
4-7pm, Vestavia Hills City Hall Lawn
Join Leadership Vestavia Hills for a day of fun competition where we put our local chefs to the test. Visitors will enjoy great chicken wings, live music and a children’s area full of games and activities. For more information, visit https://leadershipvestaviahills.com/wing-ding-challenge.

26: Heights Hangout
2-7pm, The Heights Village
Enjoy live music, a kid’s zone, pop-up shops, sponsor booths and more. Tickets are $10 at the gate; proceeds benefit the ongoing Beautification of Cahaba Heights through the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association.