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There’s plenty to do in Montgomery in 2018. 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., Jul. 6, 2017, 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Alabama in the Movies

Alabama Department of Archives & History, 624 Washington Ave Montgomery, AL 36104

The Alabama Department of Archives and History announces the return of their FREE summer film festival “Alabama in the Movies” Thursday nights in July at 6:00! Relax in their air-conditioned auditorium and enjoy a movie filmed or set in Alabama!

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Sunday, July 22 to Sunday, July 29 2018

Harriott II Dinner Cruise

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montgomery biscuits vs. mississippi braves

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Harriott II: Party 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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What's Cool this Weekend

Annie
Through August 5

Monday Night Mile
July 16

Storytellers: How I Became Justice Involved
July 16

Montgomery Biscuits vs. Mississippi Braves
July 18-22

Alabama in the Movies – Fried Green Tomatoes
July 19

Rebel Without A Cause
July 19

The Brewery Comedy Tour
July 19

2018 Gold Rush Gala
July 20

Animal Enrichment Day
July 21

Jamyla Philyaw’s His Side, Her Side & the Truth Stage Play
July 21

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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.

The Latest Press

June 11

Montgomery Zoo Becomes Sensory Friendly

The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is partnering with KultureCity (kulturecity.com) and its Sensory Initiative to make the Zoo a friendlier experience for guests with Sensory Processing Disorders.

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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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TRANSPORTATION SENSATION…sightseeing around downtown is easier than ever. You can hop on the trolley, take a horse-drawn carriage tour at night or a pedicab ride.

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.

ALABAMA’S STATE CAPITOL BUILDING, THE SPOT FOR IMPORTANT BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS…the Alabama State Capitol building is the catalyst building that helped shaped our nation’s history. You can witness the spot where Jefferson Davis was sworn in as the President of the Confederate States of America all while seeing where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ended the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march of 1965.

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