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🌱 Which October events in and around Homewood should you not miss?

Homewood, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Homewood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which October events in and around Homewood should you not miss?
  • Why Homewood City Schools just ranked #1 in Alabama for 2027
  • Which Homewood restaurants just failed their health inspections?

Also on today's calendar: Homewood Centennial Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 42 October 2026 events in Birmingham: Magic City Classic, Furnace Fest + more (bhamnow.com) — Homewood residents have a packed October, with hometown highlights like the Friends of the Homewood Public Library’s $7 Bag Sale, a Centennial Gala for Miss Sims Garden, and a 5K and Kids Fun Run supporting local police and firefighters. The broader Birmingham-area guide also spotlights festivals, concerts, fitness events and family-friendly attractions just minutes from Homewood all month long.
   

• Best public schools in Alabama 2027: Homewood district ranks #1 (bhamnow.com) — Homewood City Schools has been named the top school district in Alabama for 2027 by Niche, with Homewood High, Homewood Middle, Edgewood Elementary, and Shades Cahaba Elementary all earning standout rankings. The report highlights strong academics, student-teacher ratios, and overall A+ grades, putting Homewood at the center of one of the state’s strongest public education regions.
   

• 14 Jefferson County restaurants fail health inspections in September (wbrc.com) — Several Jefferson County restaurants, including McDonald’s #2537, American Deli and El Pacifico Seafood & Grill in Homewood, recently failed health inspections with scores under 85. Inspectors cited issues like food held at unsafe temperatures, sanitation problems and unlabeled chemicals, and required follow-up visits—useful information if you’re deciding where to eat around Homewood this month.
   

📸 Around Homewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homewood

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday October 9
  • Anne Wilson →
    BJCC East Exhibition Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Boulevard North, Birmingham
    7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Vestavia Hills

  • Taking Command: The Emergence Of Vestavia Hills' Charlie Taaffe (otmj.com)
  • Vestavia Hills considers next step for Eastside library (abc3340.com)
  • VHCS Hall of Fame adding 4 inductees (vestaviavoice.com)

Mountain Brook

  • From China to Mountain Brook: Sullivan Todd Finds Something Special at Home (otmj.com)

Ok Homewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Homewood

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Homewood

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.