Spring is right around the corner, and we are all looking for some fun things to do. If the east end of Birmingham interests you, check out these fun events in Leeds.
Masterpiece Mondays
The Leeds Arts Council will have their gallery open every Monday from 9 am to 12 pm. The will be an awesome lunch break activity or homeschool field trip. Also, Fiddler on the Roof will be auditioning on February 26th and 27th, and the performances will run in April. Summer camps will also be running this summer, and spring is registration time. Visit the Leeds Arts Council for more information.
Leeds Trails and Tours
The Leeds Historical Society will be performing its second walking tour of Leeds on April 13th from 10 am to 2 pm. This year’s tour features what life was like in Leeds on a busy Saturday morning in 1940. There will be reenactments, vintage vehicles, music, and games. The walking tour is in downtown Leeds. Additionally, the Leeds Train Depot will be open for touring. See Leeds Trails & Tours online for more information.
Creek Bank Festival & Cruising the Creek Bank Car Show
The 29th annual Creek Bank Festival is May 18th from 10 am to 4 pm. The Creek Bank Festival, hosted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce, occurs at Leeds Memorial Park. There will be shopping at arts and crafts booths, food trucks, and also musical performances. Kids can also enjoy the playground as well as kid-oriented booths. Information will be updated on the Leeds Chamber website and Creek Bank Festival online as it becomes available. Parking and entry are free.
Additionally, the 8th Annual Cruising the Creek Bank Car Show runs at the same time as the Creek Bank Festival. The show takes place in the west end of the park. The show features all types of vehicles including hot rods, motorcycles, and 4-wheel-drive. Trophies are also awarded to top entries. Entrance to the show is free. Car enthusiasts can also register to show their vehicles for $10.
The best part is that proceeds from the car show benefit Backpack Buddies and Leeds Outreach.
