About Party on the Porch

Each Party on the Porch at our Homewood store focuses on giving back to our local community and raising environmental awareness for conservation, access, usage, and education. The event is held on the first Friday evening of each month from April to October (with the exception of July which we skip as it is so hot).

Party on the Porch brings together local musicians, breweries, food trucks, and artisans for an evening you do not want to miss. This is a family-friendly event, with activities for kids, a dog-friendly atmosphere, corn hole, giveaways, and loads of fun! Attendance is free, but we ask that of-age attendees donate (not required) $10 for a wristband and a souvenir cup with your donation going to a local non-profit organization at the event.

Net proceeds from your donations at our May event go to Redemptive Cycles.

About our beneficiary: 
Redemptive Cycles, established in 2013, operates as a nonprofit bike shop in Birmingham. We offer new and used bikes, repairs, and unique programs like Earn-a-Bike and free mechanics classes. Supported by volunteers and community, we use shop revenue to provide bikes and repairs, bridging the gap to employment and community involvement. Your donation helps us empower Birmingham residents through cycling.

When?

Friday, May 3rd, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Where?

Alabama Outdoors Homewood Store

Who’s attending?

Our friends from:

• Wild Alabama
• Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers
• United Ability
• Nemo
  
• Altra

Music:

• CashBack Music

Beer + Beverages:

• Good People  Free craft beer for those with wristbands and our souvenir Party on the Porch cup (21 years and older)

Food:

• Cantina Tako Truck
• Son’s Donuts + Pops, serving pops!

Supporting the local community

Your participation in the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) Shop Save & Share helps JLB build better communities! That’s because your Shop Save & Share card is more than just a coupon card; it’s also a fundraiser that helps JLB focus on improving the lives of children in our communities through our impact area — Healthy Children: Hunger, Nutrition & Fitness.

How Shop Save & Share Works

• Your Shop Save & Share coupon card can be used from October 18th through October 29th, 2023.
• The cost is $40 and provides users with a 20% discount at Alabama Outdoors as well as over 250 merchants throughout the Birmingham area. Shop Save & Share is about shopping local, but it is also about eating local! Be sure not to miss out on discounts and deals at some of our amazing restaurants in town! 
• Purchase your Shop Save & Share coupon card online here or in person at our Homewood location for a physical card. All buyers receive a digital pass, and you can choose to also be mailed a physical coupon card to keep with you!
• Shop Save & Share coupon cards are available for purchase to everyone in the community, not just JLB members.
• All proceeds enable JLB to continue its community impact projects.

Shop Save & Share Policies

• All policies are honored at the individual store’s discretion.
• The Shop Save & Share card entitles ONLY the cardholder to the specified discount during the specified shopping dates.
• The Shop Save & Share card discount does not apply to any purchases made prior to or after the event dates.
• Sale/clearance merchandise, special/custom/commissioned orders, and gift certificates are not honored with the Shop Save & Share discount
• The Shop Save & Share card holder must present the card at the time of purchase for discount.
• The Shop Save & Share card discount is not valid/combinable with any other discount offer or promotion. Only applicable with regular price purchases.
• Exceptions and exclusions apply at some stores. A list of exclusions is provided to card holders in the shopping guide available on www.shopsaveandshare.net.
• The Shop Save Share Card excludes these brands at Alabama Outdoors: Yeti, Hoka, UGG, Birkenstock, and Solo Stove at Alabama Outdoors locations.
• The Shop Save & Share card is non-transferable, non-replaceable, and non-refundable.
• The Shop Save & Share card discount does not apply to any purchases made online, unless the retailer is listed as an “online retailer” or as specifically stated by the participating retailer.
• The Shop Save & Share card discount does not apply to the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• We appreciate your allowance to the one shopper per card policy.

Come shop with us in-store at any three of our Birmingham area stores:

Alabama Outdoors- Homewood
3054 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 870-1919

Alabama Outdoors- Trussville
5467 Patrick Way  Suite 101
Birmingham, AL 35235  (205) 655-6025

Alabama Outdoors- Inverness
108 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, AL 35242  (205) 980-3303

Or, shop with us online at www.alabamaoutdoors.com and take advantage of our convenient in-store pickup! #BeOutdoors

Find your favorite Fall gear at Alabama Outdoors. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time. Visit one of our stores or take advantage of our free shipping on orders over $69.99 or free in-store pickup! #BeOutdoors

Give a piece, take a piece.

This Earth Day, Alabama Outdoors wants to encourage you to share your lightly used gear and find other lightly used gear you can use to help reduce waste and breathe new life into well-loved gear.

How it works: Come see us at the Celebrate Trails Day/Earth Day celebration at the Farmers Market at Pepper Place on Saturday April 22 from 8am-12pm.

We will have a tent dedicated to our rental gear program and our give a piece, take a piece gear swap where you can bring your lightly used gear and swap it out for other donated gear. To ensure everyone gets a chance at finding something they’d like to exchange, Alabama Outdoors has included some used gear pieces that will be available at the tent at the start of the event, so feel free to come by early. Any one piece of gear you donate can be exchanged for one complete piece of gear of like-value, so long as the donated gear is still in usable condition.

Please ensure anything you bring meets the following conditions.

• Lightly used and still intact and functional
• No significant or impossible to repair tears, broken parts, missing or worn-out components
• No climbing gear or any other type of safety gear
• No dirty, moldy, or otherwise unclean gear
• No footwear

Please bring camping, backpacking, and other general-use outdoor gear that you would otherwise donate. Suggestions include:

• Tents
• Sleeping pads
• Camping hammocks
• Backpacks
• Duffels or travel cubes
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bags, backpacking pillows
• Camp chairs or tables
• Hiking stoves, utensils, and other cookware
• Camping accessories
• Headlamps and other lighting
• Insulated bottles or hydration packs
• Disc golf

For full information and details about the event please click here.

Supporting the local community

Your participation in the Junior League of Mobile’s (JLM) BluePass helps JLM build better communities! That’s because BluePass is more than just a discount card; it’s also a fundraiser that helps JLM focus on improving the lives of children in our communities through our impact area — Healthy Children: Hunger, Nutrition & Fitness.

LOCATE OUR MOBILE STORE HERE

How BluePass Works

• Your BluePass can be used from October 1st through October 31st
• Cost is $30 and provides users with a 20% discount at Alabama Outdoors as well as over 250 merchants throughout Mobile and Baldwin counties.
• Purchase a BluePass online here. All buyers receive a digital pass and you can choose to also be mailed a physical BluePass card to keep with you!
• BluePass is available for purchase to everyone in the community, not just JLM members.
  All proceeds enable JLM to continue its community impact projects.

BluePass Policies

• All policies are honored at the individual store’s discretion.
• BluePass discount is for Pass holders only and applies to purchases during the event dates only.
• The BluePass discount entitles the holder to a 20% discount during the specified shopping dates of October 1st through October 30th, 2021.
• The BluePass discount does not apply to any purchases made prior to the event dates.
• Sale merchandise, special orders, and gift certificates, and other offers are not honored with the BluePass discount.
• Only the BluePass holder may use the pass for discounts and it must be presented at the time of purchase.
• BluePass discount is not valid with any other offer unless specified and approved by the retailer.
  Exceptions and exclusions apply as stated in the BluePass app.
• BluePass card excludes the following brands at Alabama Outdoors: On Running, Hoka, Birkenstock, and Yeti.
• The BluePass is non-transferable, non-replaceable and non-refundable.
• Merchant agrees to advise all store personnel of this arrangement, to encourage promotion training and to promote the purchase of the Pass.
• Merchant acknowledges that JLM retains all proceeds from the sale of the BluePass.

Fall is here and temperatures are dropping! Shop all new fall arrivals at Alabama Outdoors. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time. Visit one of our stores or take advantage of our shipping or curbside pickup! #BeOutdoors

How the Alabama Outdoors Jacket Drive works

Help us celebrate the Season of Giving and give back to our communities with our Annual Alabama Outdoors Jacket Drive! Beginning on November 14th and ending on November 20th, come into any Alabama Outdoors location to donate a gently used jacket and receive 15% off a new jacket or pullover.

Donate in 4 easy steps:

1. Pull from your closet a gently used jacket or pullover.
2. Bring it to your local Alabama Outdoors store and hand it to an Alabama Outdoors team member to make sure it is good condition to donate.
3. Shop around the store and and receive 15% off a new jacket or pullover at the time of donation!
4. Jackets are taken to a local charity by the Alabama Outdoors team and donated to a person in need this winter!

It’s really that easy.

Alabama Outdoors will be holding the Jacket Drive at all of our locations and partnering with charities in our communities.

The partnering charities in each community are:

• Homewood – First Light

First Light’s mission is to work with homeless women and their children to create hospitality in a safe and nurturing community, to encourage them to maintain dignity, to find hope, to seek opportunity, and to grow spiritually, thereby achieving their full potential.

• Florence, Alabama – Salvation Army of Florence

The Salvation Army assists approximately 25 million Americans annually. They have over 1.5 million members
consisting of officers, soldiers, and adherents. The Salvation Army helps with Anti-Human Trafficking,  Combatting Addiction, Disaster Relief, Holiday Assistance, Music & Arts, Serving Veterans, Social Services & Youth Programs.

• Trussville, Alabama – T.E.A.M. (Trussville Ecumenical Assistive Ministry)

TEAM is a non-profit ministry providing food and clothing to those in need. They are located on Chalkville Road in Trussville, Alabama.

• Inverness, Alabama – YWCA Central Alabama

YWCA Central Alabama is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA Central Alabama’s vision is to create a more caring community. We work every day to make a positive change in the lives of individuals and in the community.  They provide shelter, dignity, hope, and a strong foundation as they help those they serve find the strength to rebuild their lives.

• Mobile, Alabama – Dwell Mobile

Dwell Mobile exists to provide opportunities for refugees to thrive by raising awareness, removing obstacles, and restoring relationships. We envision our city as a place where refugees find their home.

Rules and exclusions:

Must present gently used jackets at the time of the transaction to receive a discount. All offers limited to stock on hand; no rainchecks. Not valid on prior purchases, gift cards, gift certificates, taxes, or shipping or processing charges. Customers must pay applicable sales tax. Offer may not be combined with any other sale, promotion, discount, code, coupon, and/or offers. This offer ends November 20th at the end of the store’s operational hours. See associate for details.

Support Alabama Outdoors Jacket Drive and be part of something special that will make this holiday season truly meaningful.

‘Tis The Season Of Giving! Check out our holiday gift guides to help you find the perfect gifts for the ones on your list. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time. Visit one of our stores or take advantage of our shipping or curbside pickup! #BeOutdoors

Fireworks shows — like pretty much everything else since the first case of coronavirus was announced in Alabama in March  —  will be different this year. In fact, some just aren’t happening: Several of the biggest  Independence Day shows have been canceled out of health and safety concerns.

Notable show cancellations include U.S. Space & Rocket Center July 4th Celebration in Huntsville and the Independence Day Festival at McFarland Park in Florence. The city of Gulf Shores and Smith Lake also canceled their fireworks show.

But a few municipalities and organizations plan to go forward with their shows and, of course, encourage attendees to practice social distancing and not attend if they don’t feel well. 

You can still make the most of the Fourth while following the recommended health and safety guidelines. Here is a roundup of the 2020 fireworks shows in Alabama.

Five top fireworks shows in Alabama

1.THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW AT VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM

City: Birmingham
Status: Still on! Starts at 9 p.m.
Location: Vulcan Park & Museum

Known as “Thunder on the Mountain,” this year’s event is being called a “celebration of resiliency.” The show is one of the state’s largest, and social distancing shouldn’t be an issue because you can watch it from so many vantage points around the city. The show is free to the public and will last approximately 20 minutes. 

Prime viewing locations include Five Points South, Homewood, Vestavia, Mountain Brook, and the UAB campus, among others. We recommend finding a place to view the show well in advance of the 9 p.m. show. We encourage you to adhere to the CDC and Jefferson County Department of Health guidelines on social distancing.

Please note: That Vulcan Park & Museum will close at  6  p.m. No spectators will be allowed inside the park or at the entrance to Vulcan Trail.

2. THE WHARF INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
City: Orange Beach
Status: Still on! Fireworks start at 8:45 p.m.
Location: 23101 Canal Road

The Wharf will host a “socially distant” Independence Day Celebration, providing American flags and glow items to wave when the sun sets. Its iconic palm trees will “dance to a patriotic theme of red, white, and blue.” Check out this map to find open-air viewing spots.

3. TRUSSVILLE FREEDOM CELEBRATION
City: Trussville
Status: Still on! The celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Location: Mall in historic downtown Trussville

The celebration will include food vendors like Wasabi Juans, Eugene’s Hot Chicken, and Bendy’s Ice Cream, and live music by Act of Congress. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. 

Parking is available all around the historic downtown area so arrive early to get a good spot. The best way to find the Mall in the historic downtown is to put the Cahaba Elementary (301 Parkway Drive) into your GPS and it will lead you right to the event.

4. CITY OF AUBURN DRIVE-IN FIREWORKS
City: Auburn
Status: Still on! The fireworks show starts at 9 p.m.
Location: Fireworks will be set off in a centrally located area, the old water tower site on East University Drive, next to Duck Samford Park.

The drive-in show starts at 9 p.m., and families are encouraged to drive to Duck Samford Stadium, 1840 East Glenn Avenue, Duck Samford, and Bo Cavin Baseball fields, 333 Airport road, and other surrounding parking lots to view the fireworks show from their automobiles. 

Other 4th of July fireworks tips

Other municipalities that still plan to hold fireworks shows including Prattville, and Tuscaloosa. Keep in mind that event plans could change depending on weather and health and safety concerns, so be sure to check on the day of the event to confirm an event is still scheduled and begins at the same time.

We recommend:

• Packing a cooler with your favorite snacks and watching the show from the safety of your car.
• Finding a remote spot with a decent view of the show and having a picnic.
• Planning a backyard barbecue and watching the fireworks on TV. No traffic, no social distancing, no problem!

Looking for Independence Day essentials? We can help! Alabama Outdoors wants everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time. Visit one of our stores or take advantage of our shipping or curbside pickup! #BeOutdoors

How the Alabama Outdoors Jacket Drive works

Beginning on November 10th and ending on November 23rd, come into any Alabama Outdoors location and find the Jacket Drive donation box near the front of the store. Place your gently used coat in the box, feel free to look around in the store, and when you are ready to leave, let an Alabama Outdoors team member know which jacket you provided and they will give you a 15% discount off a single full-price jacket or pullover.

It’s really that easy.

Partnering with charities throughout the state Alabama Outdoors will be holding the Jacket Drive at all its locations in Alabama. Each gently used coat will be given to local charities near Alabama Outdoor store locations.

They include:

Homewood – First Light

First Light’s mission is to work with homeless women and their children to create hospitality in a safe and nurturing community, to encourage them to maintain dignity, to find hope, to seek opportunity, and to grow spiritually, thereby achieving their full potential.

Florence, Alabama – Salvation Army of Florence

The Salvation Army assists approximately 25 million Americans annually. They have over 1.5 million members
consisting of officers, soldiers, and adherents. The Salvation Army helps with Anti-Human Trafficking,  Combatting Addiction, Disaster Relief, Holiday Assistance, Music & Arts, Serving Veterans, Social Services & Youth Programs.

Huntsville, Alabama – Salvation Army of Huntsville

The Salvation Army assists approximately 25 million Americans annually. They have over 1.5 million members
consisting of officers, soldiers, and adherents. The Salvation Army helps with Anti-Human Trafficking,  Combatting Addiction, Disaster Relief, Holiday Assistance, Music & Arts, Serving Veterans, Social Services & Youth Programs.

Trussville, Alabama – T.E.A.M. (Trussville Ecumenical Assistive Ministry)

TEAM is a non-profit ministry providing food and clothing to those in need. They are located on Chalkville Road in Trussville, Alabama.

Inverness, Alabama – Vapor Thrift Store

Resources generated at Vapor Thrift Stores help Vapor Ministries establish sustainable centers for alleviating poverty and multiplying disciples in third-world environments. Helping the poor and making disciples for Christ in a sustainable, multipliable way is at the heart of everything we do at our U.S.-based thrift stores. Vapor Thrift Stores partner with local churches and civic groups to alleviate poverty and make disciples of Christ in the communities we serve.

Mobile, Alabama –  Dwell Mobile

Dwell Mobile exists to provide opportunities for refugees to thrive by raising awareness, removing obstacles, and restoring relationships. We envision our city as a place where refugees find their home.

Support Alabama Outdoors Jacket Drive and be part of something special that will make this holiday season truly meaningful. See Exclusions*

Alabama Outdoors is pleased to announce that we will once again be participating in JLB’s Shop, Save, & Share event! Go online, or visit our Homewood, Inverness, and Trussville locations and save 20% off all regularly priced items.

Simply purchase your Shop, Save, & Share pass for $40 online or at our participating Birmingham locations and begin saving now through October 13th.

We are excited to be a part of this meaningful event to help raise money and support over 30 community initiatives to help improve the lives of women and children in Birmingham.

ABOUT SHOP SAVE & SHARE

Since its inception, Shop Save & Share has put over $550,000 back into the community. Your donation of $40 provides the following to the Birmingham community:

• 333 diapers (approximately a one (1) month supply) through the JLB Diaper Bank
• 10 meals for homeless women and children through our project with Pathways
• A weekend of meals and snacks for three (3) children that might otherwise go hungry, through our project with Vineyard Family Services Backpack Buddies
• Toiletries for four (4) survivors of sexual violence

How to Purchase

To purchase a Shop Save & Share card, visit: http://www.shopsaveandshare.net/

Shop Save & Share is organized in its entirety by the Junior League of Birmingham, which is an organization of approximately 2,300 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. To learn more about the JLB, please visit their website.

Freshwater Land Trust‘s 10th Annual Land Aid event is coming up, and we’ve got tickets to give away!

This year’s Land Aid event takes place on Friday, September 14th at Avondale Brewing Company. The headliner? Birmingham’s very own Will Stewart, joined by special guests The Green Seed and Rebecca Egeland. Come by when doors open at 6:00 p.m. for fun, food trucks and giveaways, including a $100 gift card from us here at Alabama Outdoors. The best part? All proceeds benefit Freshwater Land Trust’s conservation and trail-building efforts. Since 1996, the Freshwater Land Trust has worked to “conserve, connect, and care for land and water in Central Alabama, creating dynamic green spaces for future generations.” The Trust has protected over 10,000 acres in Central Alabama, including the Cane Creek Watershed and the Red Rock Trail System. Their work protects Alabama’s status as one of the most biologically diverse states in the country and preserves Alabama’s outdoor spaces for generations to come.

Excited? So are we! Follow the instructions below for your chance to win TWO tickets to Land Aid!

TO ENTER:

The Alabama Outdoors Pop-Up at Pepper Place opens on May 24th!

Join us for a grand opening from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 24th. Grab the gear you need for summer adventures and enjoy lunch and drink specials from Bettola, Cantina, Red Cat, and Steel City Pops. We’ll have exciting give-aways, too. The first 25 people to walk through the door will get an Alabama Outdoors water bottle. You can also enter our drawing for a chance to win an Alabama Outdoors hat and t-shirt.