March Events

1: Dogwood Dink Pickleball Tournament
Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 8am
The Dogwood Dink brings pickleball enthusiasts together for a day of fun and exciting game play! Don’t have a partner? Don’t worry … We will match you with a suitable partner on the day of the event! Registration is open NOW and the cost is just $35 per player. For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/vh-dogwood-dink. Sponsored by the Vestavia Hills Beautification Board.

1: VHHS Fun Run (RISE)
Vestavia Hills High School, 8am
Kick-off the day with music and games, along with running, walking or even skipping around Buddy Anderson Field at VHHS. Meet at VHHS football stadium at 8am for an 8:30am start! Ages 1st-5th grade; $25 per participant (includes T-shirt). Register online at https://gofan.co/app/events/1330264?schoolId=AL2466. Benefitting the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program at UAB.

1: VHHS Rebel 5K Color Run (RISE)
Vestavia Hills High School, 9am
Meet at the VHHS front parking lot for the annual Rebel Run and wind through the neighborhoods near VHHS with color stations along the route! Ages 6th grade-adult; $25 per participant (includes T-shirt). Register online at https://gofan.co/app/events/1330230?schoolId=AL2466. Benefitting the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program at UAB.

2: Paw-Di Gras Parade
Meadowlawn Park, 3:30-6:30pm
Dress your fur baby in their Mardi Gras best and be a part of the inaugural Paw-Di Gras pet parade. The parade route will begin at Meadownlawn Park and proceed to The Heights Village for an after party at Troup’s Pizza!

15: VHHS Character Party & Touch-A-Truck Kids Day (RISE)
Vestavia Hills High School, 9am
This annual event is for the young or young at heart! There will be 80 costumed characters, including all your Disney favorites and Superhero friends. General admission tickets are just $15 each and can be purchased online at https://gofan.co/app/events/1330230?schoolId=AL2466. Benefitting the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program at UAB.

23-29: Spring Break Staycation!
City-wide

Library in the Forest Events:
For more info about these events, visit www.vestavialibrary.org
24: DEA Wild & Wonderful Animal Show
25: Sew Animals
26: Sock Puppets
27: Enchanting Calliope

28: Spring Yard Judging Begins
City-wide 
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 on April 6.

April Events

2: Dogwood Luncheon
Vestavia Country Club, 10am
Don’t miss this signature spring event! Doors open at 10am for the silent auction and the program and luncheon will begin at 11am. This highlight of this year’s event will be the return of the amazing fashion show 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.

4 & 5: Hunt the Heights
Cahaba Heights Business District, 10am-5pm
Easter eggs – filled with coupons, candy and goodies – will be hidden in participating Cahaba Heights businesses! Every egg has a prize inside!! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/CahabaHeightsLocal.

5: Mini Masters
Location TBD, 9am
Putt the day away at the inaugural Mini Masters – an 18 hole mini golf course tournament. More details to come, including the link to register. A portion of the proceeds benefit VHHS RISE. Brought to you by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce with title sponsor, Golffice.

6: Spring Yard Judging Concludes

12: VHHS RISE Day
Vestavia Hills High School, 4-10pm
Admission is FREE to this family-friendly, community-wide festival celebrating the culmination of the VHHS RISE fundraising activities. This inspirational event features food, games, live music by student bands and a luminary ceremony honoring those who have battled against cancer.

12: Historical Society Self-Guided Home Tour Begins
City-wide
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. For more information or to join the Historical Society, contact Shelia Bruce at 205.979.1356 or sbruce8710@gmail.com.

18: Easter Extravaganza
Wald Park, 11am-1pm
Join us for spring fun as we hunt eggs, visit with the big bunny, play games, eat snacks and pet cute animals! Egg drop begins promptly at 11:05am, so don’t miss the it! All ages. Hosted by the Library in the Forest.

19: Battle of the Bands
Rocky Ridge Plaza, 5-9pm
Rocky Ridge Entertainment district will host the 6th 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 retails 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? Visit rockyridgebattleofbands.com. For more info, contact the event coordinator, Bob Barker, at 205.223.2755 or bob@bigcolor.biz.

21: Historical Society Presentation: Patrick H. Boone, Esq.
Vestavia Hills City Hall, 2pm
In the past 45+ years, Patrick Boone has worked with numerous administrations in the City of Vestavia Hills, school superintendents and board members, and has played a part in the city’s growth, from the inception of the school system to the annexations of Cahaba Heights and Liberty Park.

22: Dogwood Prayer Breakfast
Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 7-9am
This year’s speakers are amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) advocates, Gary & Carol Godfrey and Kerry & Tonja Goode. Tickets sell out quick … get yours starting March 1 on the Chamber of Commerce website at www.vestaviahills.org or for more information, contact the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce at 205.823.5011.

26: Wing Ding
Vestavia Hills City Hall Lawn, 4-7pm
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 or contact Carter Slappey, Wing Ding Challenge Chair – ceslappey@gmail.com.

Tickets will be on sale soon:
– $15 at the gate
– $12 advance purchase – Click HERE to purchase!
– $10 at the gate with a canned good donation to Vestavia Food Pantry
– Children 13 & under are FREE!

27: Heights Hangout
The Heights Village, 2-7pm
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.

27: Historical Society Self-Guided Home Tour Concludes
City-wide
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. For more information or to join the Historical Society, contact Shelia Bruce at 205.979.1356 or sbruce8710@gmail.com.