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A Busy Month: What's Going in Birmingham This August

You'll be busy, not bored, in Birmingham this month.

Summer is entering its third month but there's still plenty to do in and around Birmingham this August.

The Woodward Dream Cruise and event headline the month, but August also marks the end of the city's concert in the park and summer movie nights.

Patch will keep you up to date with what's going on every week, but we've got your monthly look ahead to keep as a handy reference.

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Week 1, Aug. 1-7

  • Aug. 3:
  • Aug. 4:
  • Aug. 7:
  • Aug. 7:
  • Aug. 7: Comemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War

Week 2, Aug. 8-14

  • Aug. 10:
  • Aug. 10: Friends and Family CPR
  • Aug. 11:
  • Aug. 12:
  • Aug. 13-14:

Week 3, Aug. 15-21

  • Aug. 15: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce golf event
  • Aug. 16:
  • Aug. 20: Woodward Dream Cruise
  • Aug. 20:
  • Aug. 20: World's Longest Lemonade Stand

Week 4, Aug. 22-28

  • Aug. 24:
  • Aug. 25:
  • Aug. 25: 's first varsity football game vs. North Farmington
  • Aug. 26: ' first varsity football game vs. Lahser
  • Aug. 27:
  • Aug. 28:

Week 5, Aug. 29-31

  • Aug. 31: Last day to pay July taxes
  • Aug. 31: Teachers report to

Don't forget

  • The takes place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday in municipal Parking Lot 6 off North Old Woodward Avenue.
  • The car show takes place from 8-10 a.m. every Saturday at Auto Zone Hobbies.
  • The at the will last throughout the summer.


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