Those who say there’s nothing to do in the winter don’t know Hoover. February in Hoover presents abundant opportunities to get out of the house and be entertained in a variety of ways.
Here are our top suggestions for worthy things to do in February in Hoover.
Get Ready for Valentine’s Day. More than anything else, February is a month for romance. Fall in love with the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetie at the Birmingham Valentine’s Craft and Vendor Market at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8 and 9. Saturday hours aare 11a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday hours are noon to 6 p.m. Shop locally made gifts, specialty items, memorable keepsakes and sweet treats.
Find Love. Speaking of romance, the "Birmingham Find Your Valentine Singles Party" for ages 27 to 43 is Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brocks Gap Brewing Company, 500 Mineral Trace, Suite 100 in Hoover. Women get locks, men get keys to unlock and meet your Valentine Match. Meet and mingle as you try to unlock and win prize tickets. Make new friends and perhaps find the love of your life. For more information, visit their Eventbrite listing here. Tickets are $20 each.
Shop for Spring. Nothing will make you look forward to springtime like a little shopping, particularly when searching for the perfect vintage find. Vintage Market Days comes to the Finley Center in Hoover Feb. 13-15. Vintage Market Days is an upscale, vintage-inspired market featuring original works of art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home decor, homemade treasures, yummy eats, seasonal plants and more. Come Thursday, Feb. 13, for an early buying event from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday general admission is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy tickets here. Thursday tickets are $15 ($17 at the door), and Friday/Saturday tickets are $12 ($13 at the door). BONUS: get free re-entry on Saturday if you take a selfie at their theme wall on Friday.
Listen to Music Royalty. Renew your soul in February by filling it with the Gospel music of The McCrary Sisters. Daughters of the late Rev. Samuel McCrary, a founding member of the legendary Gospel quartet the Fairfield Four, The McCrary Sisters sing traditional and contemporary Gospel with the influences of classic soul, Americana, Blues, rock and rhythm and blues. National Public Radio considers The McCrary Sisters “Nashville Music Royalty." They have performed with artists such as Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood and more. They will perform on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 19 and 20, at The Library Theatre, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover. For more information call (205) 444-7888 or click here.