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There’s plenty to do in Montgomery in 2019. From local theatre, family-fun festivals, concerts and more, we're not afraid to go above and beyond this year. Book your trip today!

Thu., Jun. 20, 2019, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Military Appreciation Day at the Montgomery Zoo

Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36110

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL (RETIRED AND ACTIVE DUTY) AND THEIR DEPENDENT FAMILY MEMBERS TO THE MONTGOMERY ZOO.

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Saturday, May 25 to Saturday, June 1 2019

Harriott II Getaway Cruise

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Harriott II: Blues Cruise

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Montgomery Biscuits vs. Jackson Generals

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Farmers Market at The Shoppes at Eastchase

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Friday Harriott II Dinner Cruise

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What's Cool this Weekend

Space Junk
May 23 & 26

Montgomery Biscuits vs. Jackson Generals
May 22-26

Pub Poll, Where Knowing the Popular Answer Matters
May 22

Drink for a Cause: Landmarks Foundation
May 23

ArtTalk
May 23

Downtown Thursday Night Jazz & Blues
May 23

Montgomery Symphony Jubilee Pops Concert
May 24

Farmers Market at the Shoppes at EastChase
May 25

Fuse: A Pop-Up Event
May 25

Music in May at the Waters
May 26

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Sports We’re at the top of our game!

Montgomery is becoming one of the South’s hottest sports tickets. National sporting event planners are taking notice of Montgomery as a fun, energetic destination for a wide variety of sporting events. With our brand new, top-of-the-line sports facilities, team-friendly hotels, fun activities and an active vibe all throughout the city, Montgomery is the perfect city to host your next high-octane sporting event.

Multiplex at Cramton Bowl

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The River Region is quickly becoming known as the sports capital of Alabama and supporting this claim is the Multiplex, a brand-new 70,000 square-foot indoor multi-purpose facility on the edge of downtown Montgomery. This new unique facility can accommodate15 volleyball courts, six tennis courts, two soccer fields, 20 wrestling mats, and could host additional sporting events like gymnastics, beach volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, boxing, weightlifting, ultimate Frisbee and dance, along with baton and twirling clinics and sports camps.

Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex

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Interest and participation in soccer are growing by leaps and bounds in the United States. Adding to the list of top-notch facilities for the sport is Montgomery’s new, state-of-the-art Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex.

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PRESS. Have I got a story for you!

In Montgomery, we know a little something about great stories since we’ve been producing headline news since the 1800s! The Montgomery Convention & Visitor Bureau can help media plan and create compelling stories with information about everything hot and newsworthy, fact sheets, press releases and statistics. Plus a comprehensive media library filled with incredible images to support your article. So call us! And you’ll see that we have a history of great angles for future stories.

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January 14

What’s New in Montgomery in 2019

Montgomery is looking ahead to 2019 with anticipation, welcoming a collection of new developments, expansions and celebrations.

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November 6 Montgomery Veterans Day Celebration

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October 13 Hampstead Farm to Fork Invasion is Back!

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October 2 Russian Grand Ballet presents Swan Lake at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

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OUR HISTORIC TRAIN STATION IS THE PERFECT LOCATION … the Visitor Center in historic Union Station and the adjacent national historic landmark train shed are the perfect venues for a memorable convention or meeting or to host a reception of special event. Our professional events staff will be happy to assist you in planning the perfect evening, from a southern barbeque to an elegant evening of jazz on the river.

CULTIVATING A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE…Hampstead Institute of Montgomery has opened two urban farms within the city limits: the Downtown Farm and the farm at the Town of Hampstead in east Montgomery. Both locations offer residents and visitors the chance to connect with the area’s agricultural heritage, its natural resources and wealth of farm-fresh food.

FLOATING FUN…Montgomery’s Riverboat, the Harriott II, offers cruises for the whole family from dinner cruises to an afternoon blues cruise, even themed cruises for holidays. 

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