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Thursday, October 18, 2012

From Pumpkin Patch to Franklinstein, It's All About Halloween This Weekend

Also happening this weekend: the Birmingham Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra opens its 38th season with a concert at Seaholm High School.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Let Your Halloween Spirit Out at the City's Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Parade

Both events will take place on Sunday and are free of charge.

Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Parade Come back to Birmingham Patch on Wednesday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Viewfinder: Birmingham's Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Parade

Hundreds of children, many dressed in full costumes, joined the festivities Sunday.

Pac-Man, a scarecrow, Princess Leia and more were in the crowd on Sunday for the 18th annual Pumpkin Patch event, followed by the Halloween Parade in downtown Birmingham. The Junior League of Birmingham and the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce organized the Pumpkin Patch festivities, which offered children of all ages an opportunity to show off their costumes, grab some snacks and play a variety of games. Many of the activities took place on West Merrill Street, right outside The Community House. Hundreds of families walked in the Halloween Parade, which started at the corner of South Bates Street and Martin Street, and snaked through downtown before ending in Shain Park. Were you at the Pumpkin Patch or the Halloween Parade? The …

Friday, October 21, 2011

Halloween Without Cavities? Junior League Serves Healthful Alternatives

At the Junior League's Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Parade on Sunday, participants will be able to visit a "make your own cookbook" station and peruse dozens of healthful fall recipes. Here are a few.

The Junior League of Birmingham's 18th annual Pumpkin Patch happens this weekend on the terrace of The Community House, bringing Halloween early to downtown Birmingham. The day includes bounce houses, crafting, photo session and games for children, not to mention a children's parade of Halloween costumes at 4 p.m., sponsored by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. But according to Katie Dunn, chair of this year's Pumpkin Patch for the Junior League, the real focus of the event is about healthful eating and avoiding those post-Halloween stomachaches brought on by too much candy. During the event, the Junior League will sponsor several healthful, nut-free snack stations for children and parents, as well as a "create your own …

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Weekend Spotlight: Bowers Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

What's going on this weekend around Birmingham? Patch wants to tell you!

There is a lot to do this weekend around Birmingham. Because we know that sometimes making planning decisions can get overwhelming, we are here to help. So far this week, we've discussed: Our pick for today: Bowers Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Come back to Birmingham Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Event Calendar here.

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