Things to do in Hoover
Things to do in Hoover, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Things to do in Hoover this month: October 2026
October in Hoover: Monster Mash at the library Oct. 23, HalloweenFest Oct. 29, the Hoover Horror Picture Show Oct. 30 and library trick-or-treat Oct. 31.
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Trails
Parks and trails in Hoover
Moss Rock Preserve has nearly 12 miles of trails; Veterans Park a 5K course; Black Creek 5 miles of bike trails. EXPLORE splash pad is free. Parks: 205-444-7703.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches near Hoover 2026
Fall near Hoover: Old Baker Farm's pumpkin patch to Oct. 31, HalloweenFest Oct. 29, the Ross Bridge Barkit Market Oct. 30 and the Moss Rock Festival Nov. 7-8.
Halloween
Halloween events in Hoover 2026
Halloween in Hoover 2026: the YMCA trunk-or-treat Oct. 24, HalloweenFest Oct. 29 at the Finley Center, library parties and a haunted house in Pelham.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Hoover 2027: events, dinners and date ideas
Valentine's Day is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027, in a four-day school weekend. Library valentine events, Aldridge Gardens and what Hoover venues have announced.
Spring break
Spring break in Hoover 2027: school dates, things to do, what's open
Hoover City Schools spring break is March 22-26, 2027. Trails, Oak Mountain, the Hoover Met, library theater and what is open, from official sources.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Hoover 2027: brunch, events and gift markets
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9, 2027. Aldridge Gardens, the Ross Bridge market, Library Theatre shows and brunch as Hoover restaurants announce it.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Hoover 2027: golf, outdoors, events and brunch
Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027. Golf at Ross Bridge, Black Creek bike trails, Moss Rock bouldering and events and brunch as Hoover venues post them.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Hoover: parks, patios, trails and the leash rules
Hoover's off-leash dog park is at Loch Haven Park. Leashed dogs are welcome at Moss Rock and Aldridge Gardens on set days, and at Brock's Gap Brewing.
Riverchase Galleria
A guide to the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover
Hoover's Riverchase Galleria: hours, free parking, the carousel and food court, rideshare pickup, the Wynfrey hotel, security and the mall's conduct rules.
Free things to do
Free things to do in Hoover
Free things to do in Hoover: Moss Rock Preserve, the EXPLORE playground and splash pad, library story times, the dog park and the city's free yearly festivals.
Moss Rock Festival
Moss Rock Festival in Hoover: dates, tickets, parking
Moss Rock Festival is Nov. 7-8, 2026, at the Hoover Met Complex: art, nature and craft beer. Tickets $13 in advance, $15 at the gate; kids 18 and under free.
Celebrate Hoover Day
Celebrate Hoover Day: date, parking and what's there
Celebrate Hoover Day draws 10,000-plus to Veterans Park each April for a free festival and a 10-foot apple pie. The 2027 date is not announced yet.
SEC Baseball Tournament
SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover: dates, parking, bag rules
The 2027 SEC Baseball Tournament is set for May 25-30 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Free parking and shuttles; clear bags only; tickets on sale in February.
Bluff Park Art Show
Bluff Park Art Show in Hoover: date, shuttles and parking
The Bluff Park Art Show is held the first Saturday of October at Bluff Park Community Park. The 2026 show was canceled for storms; 2027 date not set.