Take me out to the ball game! The Barons Season is in full swing and there will be a special celebration this Saturday to help kick it off! Lots of storytimes, Member Monday at the McWane Science Center, Farm Day at the Birmingham Zoo and don’t forget to get your tickets to see Thomas at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum..
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday April 10th:
Alabama Auto Show – BJCC
It will be a dazzling spectacular featuring the 2016 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. More than 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering two levels of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Manufacturer’s reps, product specialists, and your local Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association will be on hand to assist in product education, feature comparisons, safety standards and other consumer points of interest on hundreds of makes and models . . . all under one roof.
$12 Adults
$6 Children 6-11
Children 5 and under Free
Tickets are GOOD ANY DAY regardless of which day you choose on Ticketmaster. You may also purchase tickets at the door.
10am – 6pm
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Monday April 11th:
Member Monday – McWane Science Center
Razzle Dazzle your curiosity with some of our favorite demonstrations including electricity, combustion and more! Itty Bitty Magic City and the Shark & Ray Touch Tank will also be open to explore!
Reserve your family’s spot today by calling (205) 714-8414.
Additionally, a dinner of chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and green beans is available for advanced purchase.
The cost of dinner is Adults: $8, Children: $5. Dinner orders may be placed when you make your reservation. Payment must be made at time of Reservation and will not be available for purchase the night of the event.
Tot Time with Ms Eve, Show and Tell – Avondale Library
Be sure to bring a favorite “something” of yours for show and tell! Tot Time is geared for 2- to 4-year-olds with an individual caregiver; no groups please. 24-hour advance registration required.
9:30 and 11am
Moving Together – Homewood Public Library
The Dance Foundation presents a program designed for babies ages 6 weeks to 6 months and a caregiver. Online registration is required and begins Monday, April 1 at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
10:30am
LEGO Club – Homewood Public Library
Join us for an exciting new building challenge each month! K-5th grade.
3:30pm
Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am
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Tuesday April 12th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee
7:05pm
Annual Talent Show– Hoover Public Library
Showcase your talent on stage. Entry forms available in the Kid Zone at the Library.
6:30pm
Baby Tales – North Shelby Library
A story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Stories and music provide interaction for the babies and time for caregivers to talk and share with each other. Ages: Birth to 18 months. Registration Required. Registration will begin one week prior to program date.
10am
Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon
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Wednesday April 13th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee
7:05pm
Let’s Play Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
It’s only a yellow dot … but what a dot it is! Readers won’t be able to resist this jaunty, adventurous dot, nor its invitation to play along. Join us for Storytime featuring Let’s Play. Activities will round out the fun.
11am
Family Storytime with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
10:45am
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Thursday April 14th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee
7:05pm
Story Day with Nay Nay – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime for ages three and under.
9:30am and 10:30am
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Friday April 15th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee
7:05pm
Move and Groove Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime for all ages, filled with dance, yoga, and fun!
10:30am
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Saturday April 16th:
Barons Bash – Railroad Park
Railroad Park celebrates the first crack of the bat of the 2016 with Barons Bash, presented by Vulcan Materials. With inflatables, lawn games, Barons mascot Babe Ruff, and good eats, Railroad Park’s community celebration will come to a close just before the Barons take to the field at 6:30 against the Tennessee Smokies. Barons Bash is free and open to the public, with some ticketed activities. Wristbands for ticketed activities will be available at the entrances. All proceeds benefit Railroad Park Foundation, which maintains and brings events to the park. New to the event this year is a Parent Lounge, where adults can enjoy some shaded seating and beverages while the children play. Doodles Italian Ice and Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn food carts will be selling delicious treats. Visit railroadpark.org for more information.
3pm – 6pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee
6:30pm
Farm Day – Birmingham Zoo
Take a look at Alabama’s agricultural heritage with a fun and educational peerk into daily farm life during this annual event in the Junior League of Birmingham- Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo and Alabama Wilds. Watch horseshoe making demonstrations, create rual-themed arts and crafts, examine several antique farm equipment, watch a goat show and much more!!
Bart’s Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
Bart’s Books is a storytelling program for children ages 4-7. Bart selects a new book and related work of art each month that he thinks kids will enjoy.
This month, Bart has selected Mary Lynn Ray’s Mud.
Ms Mandy’s Musical Meetup – Homewood Public Library
Join us once a month for a marvelous mish-mash of musical magic! We’ll look, listen, and learn as musicians from amateur to expert share their musical talents with us.
10:30am
Day Out with Thomas – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Take a ride with everybody’s favorite #1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. Have your photo taken with Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy Storytelling, Inflatable Bounce House, Carpet Golf, Bubble Station, Sandbox, Railroad Signal Yard, and Live Music!
Find exclusive (not available in any store!) Thomas merchandise in the Gift Tent! Delicious food vendors will be on site.
A fun-filled family experience not to be missed so be sure and bring your camera!
Times:
9:00 am, 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:30 pm
Don’t Touch this Book Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
Larry the lovable monster from Don’t Push the Button! is back with another hilarious, interactive adventure! I know what you’re thinking: this is a pretty cool-looking book. But … DON’T TOUCH THIS BOOK! (Don’t even try it.) Join us for Storytime featuring Don’t Touch This Book! Coloring and activities to follow.
11am
Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.
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Sunday April 17th:
Day out with Thomas – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Take a ride with everybody’s favorite #1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. Have your photo taken with Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy Storytelling, Inflatable Bounce House, Carpet Golf, Bubble Station, Sandbox, Railroad Signal Yard, and Live Music!
Find exclusive (not available in any store!) Thomas merchandise in the Gift Tent! Delicious food vendors will be on site.
A fun-filled family experience not to be missed so be sure and bring your camera!
Times:
10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm
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Local Attractions Open Daily!
McWane Science Center:
IMAX
McWane Science Center’s IMAX® Dome Theater puts you in the center of the action by projecting breathtaking quality images onto the 5-story-tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers.
Now Showing: Star Wars the Force Awakens, Ocean Oasis, Journey to Space
Birmingham Zoo:
The Birmingham Zoo offers a variety of daily activities from Giraffe and Pelican Feedings to Bird Tours and Lion Training. For a daily schedule of whats happening at the Zoo, visit their site.
Vulcan Park and Museum:
Vulcan is the world’s largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham’s story, and a beautiful public park for visitors and locals to enjoy. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area!
Railroad Park:
Railroad Park is a 19 acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as “Birmingham’s Living Room,” Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham’s downtown area with Southside and UAB’s campus.
Southern Museum of Flight:
Earn Your Wings – Bring your little pilot and soar above the clouds in our little pilots room. Kids enjoy building aircrafts, flying kites, and more.
Museum Open Tuesday – Thursday
9:30am – 4:30pm
Do you have or know of an event you would like to have added to our weekly calendar? Please email us at contact@birminghammommy.com, subject line “Events Calendar” – We would love to hear from you!
** All information listed on our calendar is subject to change without notice to us or you… We do our best to keep the information accurate and will always update as soon as we learn that something has changed. It’s always best to double check with the event via their website or a quick call, especially when weather can impact the event.
