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2025 Spring Break Activities & Day Camp!

2025 Spring Break_PARD

Get ready for an exciting week of Spring Break Activities happening March 24-28, 2025! Here’s what we have planned for your little ones:

📅 Monday, March 24

📍 Carver Center (720 W. 14th St.)

🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎯 Games and outdoor fun (weather permitting) or indoor activities in the gym!

📅 Tuesday, March 25

📍 Center Free Play Day

🕚 11:00 AM

⚽ Free play as campers from all centers meet up!

📅 Wednesday, March 26

📍 Hodges Center (3125 Spring Valley Rd.)

🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎯 Games and outdoor fun (weather permitting) or indoor activities in the gym!

📅 Thursday, March 27

📍 Field Trip to the Birmingham Zoo! 🦁🐒

🔹 Only 40 spots available – Cost is $10 per Camper — Register here by completing the Permission Slip!

📅 Friday, March 28

📍 Spring Break Fun Day at Zinn Park

🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎈 Enjoy inflatables, games, food, Kona Ice, and a special show from the Anniston Museum!

🌟 Day Camp Details:

In addition to the activities, an all-day camp will be offered at the Wiggns Center from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28, 2025. Camp will run from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM CT each day! More details are below:

Cost: $55 per child
Open to Pre-K & Kindergarten (ages 3-4, fully potty trained) and Day Campers (ages 5-12)
Bring lunch and two snacks each day

We can’t wait to see you for a week full of fun, games, and unforgettable memories! 🎯🍧🏃‍♀️

Spring Youth Sports Registration!

Spring Sports 2025 Registration

Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025. Register online by clicking here. 

Baseball & Softball

Divisions:
Baseball: 6U (A-Ball: 5-6 yrs), 8U (7-8 yrs), 10U (9-10 yrs), 12U (11-12 yrs)
Softball: 8U (7-8 yrs), 10U (9-10 yrs), 12U (11-12 yrs)
Cost: $100 per player (includes full uniform: hat, jersey, pants)
Player Responsibility: Must provide their own batting helmet
Skills Clinic: Anniston Sports Complex (346 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston, AL 36205), Saturday, March 1st – Age group times TBA

T-Ball

Ages: 3-4 years old
Cost: $100 per player (includes full uniform: hat, jersey, pants)
Player Responsibility: Must provide their own batting helmet
Skills Clinic: Anniston Sports Complex (346 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston, AL 36205), Saturday, March 1st – Age group times TBA

Spring Soccer

Divisions:
U6 (2019/20), U8 (2017/18), U10 (2015/16), U12 (2012/13/14)
Cost: $85 per player (includes full uniform: jersey, shorts, socks)
Player Responsibility: Must provide their own cleats and shin guards
Skills Clinic: Anniston Soccer Complex (745 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston, AL 36205), Saturday, March 1st – Age group times TBA
Game Schedule:
Season: April 5 – May 10
Anniston World Cup: May 17-18

T.O.T. Soccer (Teaching our Toddlers)

Ages: 1.5 – 3.5 years old
Cost: $50 per player (includes t-shirt, ball, 6 sessions)
Optional adult shirts: $10 each
Schedule:
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10, from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Flag Football – Coming This May!

Season: May – June
More Info: Stay tuned for details!

Fall Youth Sports Registration!

Registration for Fall Youth Sports is now open! Registration will run until August 16, 2024! 

You may register your superstar online today, by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/49epzemk. 
You May also register in-person by downloading and filling out our registration form, linked here, and returning it to the Anniston Aquatics & Fitness Center: https://tinyurl.com/hrfbmb6u. 

This Fall we are offering the following sports: 

T.O.T. Soccer (Teaching Our Toddlers Soccer): $50
Youth Soccer: $85
Youth Volleyball: $40
Intro to Volleyball Skills 101: $60

For questions, please reach out to City of Anniston Athletic Director, Darren Spruill, at: 256-820-3860 and/or dspruill@annistonal.gov.

2025 Anniston Heritage Festival!

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The City of Anniston, Alabama, is excited to reveal our star-studded lineup for the 2025 Heritage Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Zinn Park. ⬇️

🎤 Featured Performers:

🎶 H-Town: Headlining this year’s festival is the renowned R&B group H-Town. Emerging in the early 1990s, H-Town captivated audiences with their smooth vocals and chart-topping hits. Their soulful sound continues to resonate, making them a beloved act in the R&B scene.

🎶 Sir Charles Jones: Dubbed the “King of Southern Soul,” Sir Charles Jones blends elements of blues, soul, and R&B. With popular tracks such as “Country Boy” and “Still In Love,” his heartfelt performances have earned him a dedicated following.

🎶 West Love: Known for her dynamic stage presence and soulful voice, West Love has been making waves in the Southern Soul circuit. Her authentic style and engaging performances make her a rising star in the genre.

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
📍 Location: Zinn Park, 101 W 14th St, Anniston, AL
🎟️ Admission: Free

This free, family-friendly event is an annual Juneteenth tradition in downtown Anniston, drawing 5,000 to 8,000 attendees to celebrate freedom, culture, and community through music and fellowship.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

🟡 Gold Sponsor ($3,000+): Logo on festival t-shirts, all advertisements, opportunity to speak on stage, plus 20 VIP tickets.

⚪️ Silver Sponsor ($2,000+): Logo on festival t-shirts and all advertisements, plus 15 VIP tickets.

🟤 Bronze Sponsor ($1,000+): Logo on festival t-shirts and all advertisements, plus 10 VIP tickets.

☎️ To become a sponsor, contact 256-241-7164 or 256-454-2724.

Come celebrate Juneteenth in Anniston with an unforgettable night of music and community at Zinn Park! Stay tuned for more details by visiting www.AnnistonAL.gov or following us on social media!