Memorial Day Weekend happenings
Millbrook Senior Center dedication and Memorial Day observance
Date: Friday 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: 3771 Grandview Road, Millbrook
Info: Center dedication and remembrance of fallen soldiers
Online: facebook.com/events/573534587429877
Alabama Poppy Project 2022
Date: Friday 7:45 p.m.-June 4 at 5 p.m.
Location: Downtown Prattville in the green space by the dam
Info: More than 2,000 handmade ceramic poppies on display in historic downtown Prattville starting on National Poppy Day at sundown. Individuals may sponsor a poppy on behalf of a departed loved one who served in the United States Armed Forces and View a sobering video projection against the Historic Daniel Pratt Gin Shop. This event is created and produced by Julianne Hansen Fine Art & Pottery.
RXR Music Fest: Memorial Day Weekend at Russell Crossroads
Date: Friday and Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: 1 Russell Farms Road, Alexander City - Town Green
Cost: Free
Info: Friday: Dixie Red and Happy Landing. Saturday: Russell Craig and Lauren Kenkins.
Online: http://www.theamponlakemartin.com/events/rxr-fest.html
Memorial Day Classic - Baller TV Live
Date: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Location: Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, Montgomery
Info: Boys and girls basketball teams tournament presented by Alabama Roadrunners.
Admission: Friday $15, Saturday $20, Sunday $20. Children under 6 are free.
Online: https://basketball.exposureevents.com/180310/memorial-day-classic-baller-tv-live
Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum
Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery
Info: The zoo and museum will be open throughout Memorial Day Weekend and Memorial Day on Monday.
Online: montgomeryzoo.com
The Marvelous Wonderettes at ASF
Date: Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery
Info: Musical with more than 30 songs from the '50s and '60s
Online and tickets: asf.net
Memorial Day Concert at Harley-Davison Montgomery
Date: Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: 655 N. Eastern Blvd,, Montgomery
Info: Darrell Qualls in concert. BBQ sandwiches and cold drinks. $1 beer.
Online: https://allevents.in/montgomery/memorial-day-concert-at-harley-davison-montgomery/200022635391450
Memorial Day Groove
Date: Sunday, 7-10 p.m.
Location: BB King's Blues Club, 1801 Eddie L. Tullis Road, Montgomery
Info: Johnathan Avant & The Avant Garde performing
Online: bbkings.com/montgomery
DJ Lulu's Memorial Weekend Karaoke & Dance Party
Date: Sunday, 7-11 p.m.
Location: Blue Iguana, 1714 E. Main St., Prattville
Info: Lulu on the hits, plus karaoke
Online: facebook.com/events/3244041249161907
Pratt Pool opens for the season
Date: Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Pratt Park, 256 Doster St., Prattville
Cost: $3 per person; Under age 3 are free, and must wear a swim diaper
More info: The splash pad is also open, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Online: prattvilleal.gov/departments/pratt-pool-and-splash-pad.html
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
Date: Monday, 11 a.m.
Location, Autauga County Courthouse, 134 N. Court St., Prattville
Info: Coming together to honor the nation's service members who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Hotdog Eating Contest
Date: Monday, 11 a.m.
Location: Brewbaker Motors Inc., 300 Eastern Blvd., Montgomery
Info: Prizes, Chris' Hot Dogs and vehicle deals
Online: facebook.com/events/1334619490367455
Memorial Day Remembrance
Date. Monday
Location: Big Star Tavern, 1449 Hwy 82 W., Prattville
Info: Smoked pork, coleslaw, corn and bread. Drinks, music and giveaways.
Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel at sheupel@gannett.com.
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