It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Looks like it’s going to be a rainy week here in Birmingham but the calendar is packed! Let’s hope it moves on out by the weekend because there will be plenty to keep you busy! From the annual Gumbo Gala benefiting Episcopal Place, to a Party for the Planet at the Birmingham Zoo! On Sunday, go fly a kite with a special event hosted by the Southern Museum of Flight!
Have a great week, everyone!
Sunday April 12th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
The Barons are looking to build on a record-setting two-year span at Regions Field that saw them welcome over 800,000 fans to downtown Birmingham while being named the 2013 Ballpark of the Year by Baseballparks.com.
vs. Mobile BayBears
3:00pm
Thomas the Tank Engine – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is celebrating friendship at Day Out With Thomas®: The Celebration Tour 2015, and families across North America are invited aboard! Little engineers everywhere are invited to join Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.
This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends® series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt™, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more.
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Monday April 13th:
Time for Tales with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
Is it a fly? Is it a bee? I hope it’s not a mosquito looking for me! Come on in to Tot Time and catch the buzz…. Tot Time is designed for 2 to 4 year olds with a parent or caregiver. 24-hour advance registration is required.
9:30 and 11am
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
The Barons are looking to build on a record-setting two-year span at Regions Field that saw them welcome over 800,000 fans to downtown Birmingham while being named the 2013 Ballpark of the Year by Baseballparks.com.
vs. Mobile BayBears
11:30am
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Tuesday April 14th:
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
This is a beautiful book with bright bold colors and the simple story of the friendship between Sophie and Goose.
11am
Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for a unique new Storytime specifically tailored to your one year old!
9:30a and 10:30a
Family Tours, Kids at Play– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?
Kids At Play! See all the shenanigans kids get into, as displayed in works of art from our collection..
10:30am
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Wednesday April 15th:
LEGO Club – Springville Road Library
LEGO fans! Come build with us. We’ll have the blocks and bases provided. Just bring your creativity!
4pm
Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am
Wiggleworm Wednesdays– Homewood Public Library
Storytime for all ages! Join us for music, puppets, dancing, and so much more in Storytime with Ms. Mandy. Look in the round auditorium every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for your Storytime pals!
Large groups, we appreciate your call to 205-332-6619 to ensure adequate space.
10:30am
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Thursday April 16th:
Band Geeks – Red Mountain Theatre Company
A high-stepping tribute to high school marching bands and misfits everywhere!
In the tradition of Glee and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes Band Geeks – a celebration of the tribulations of the millions who have spent football halftimes pounding out Sousa-like renditions of “Maria.” Whether you were in the band, on the team, or in the stands, you’ll recognize the woes and revel in the fun of Band Geeks.
Band Geeks’ uncanny ability to bring smiles to audiences’ faces is undeniable. A performer and director’s dream, every new character that takes the stage is more dynamic than the last. Expertly structured, the piece can provide an incredibly unique opportunity to feature performers who are also skilled musicians. Perfect for nearly any stage – from your high school or college to your community theatre – Band Geeks is a rousing and triumphant musical for all ages!
Tickets starting at $20
7:30pm
Little Critter Camp Out – Homewood Public Library
Bring your sleeping bags for stories, songs and snacks with Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter.
6:15pm
Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
We are now featuring two Mommy & Me Story Times with Miss Renee! Due to high demand (and high squish quotient), we are opening availability to create a flexible time schedule that includes all of our eager young patrons (comfortably). You can now choose between two back-to-back Story Times on Thursday mornings; the first begins at 9:30 a.m., the second at 10:30 a.m.
Come by the round auditorium for lots of music, dancing, and of course, the bean-bag song! Miss Rene uses drama, wit, and a hefty dose of fun things to shake to keep your young one entertained and educated.
9:30am and 10:30am
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Friday April 17th:
Band Geeks – Red Mountain Theatre Company
A high-stepping tribute to high school marching bands and misfits everywhere!
In the tradition of Glee and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes Band Geeks – a celebration of the tribulations of the millions who have spent football halftimes pounding out Sousa-like renditions of “Maria.” Whether you were in the band, on the team, or in the stands, you’ll recognize the woes and revel in the fun of Band Geeks.
Band Geeks’ uncanny ability to bring smiles to audiences’ faces is undeniable. A performer and director’s dream, every new character that takes the stage is more dynamic than the last. Expertly structured, the piece can provide an incredibly unique opportunity to feature performers who are also skilled musicians. Perfect for nearly any stage – from your high school or college to your community theatre – Band Geeks is a rousing and triumphant musical for all ages!
Tickets starting at $20
7:30pm
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Saturday April 18th:
Gumbo Gala – Regions Field
Join Birmingham’s best Professional and Backyard Gumbo chef’s as they compete for the bragging rights to the title of Birmingham’s Best Gumbo. Consistently listed as one of the top 25 food festivals and events to put on your calendar by The Birmingham News and al.com, you know it must be a great time!
Enjoy great music by Rollin’ in the Hay, a kids zone, incredible gumbo and a graet time all for a great cause.
Episcopal Place provides seniors and disabled adults with restricted income a safe and affordable housing option and access to related services in a home-like environment.
Party for the Planet – Birmingham Zoo
Join the Birmingham Zoo as we celebrate AZA’s signature event and the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America! Enjoy visiting booths in Trails of Africa from local Birmingham businesses such as, Highland School, Cahaba River Keepers, Friends of Shade Mountain, Commute Smart Birmingham, AL Mineral and Lapidary Society, DC Scientific Pest Control, Alabama Partners for Clean Air, Red Mountain Park and more as they promote the care and conservation of our planet. Learn about conservation as you explore the different booths with giveaways, crafts and activities for children. Enjoy lessons and demonstrations about healthy cooking and eating at the Junior League of Birmingham Yummy Truck!
While you’re here, feed the lorikeets* in the new Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary, take a ride on the new Wild Slide*, glide through Alabama Wilds on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure*, watch an exciting new Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, get an up-close animal encounter and feed the giraffes at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter*, cool off in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo splash pads, ride the train* and carousel* and more!
*Additional cost
Schedule of Activities:
10am – 2pm: Enjoy Earth Day themed crafts and activities in Trails of Africa
10am: Enjoy a keeper talk in the Primate Building and learn about orangutans and palm oil conservation
10:30am: See an elephant feeding and learn about the 96 Elephants conservation efforts at the Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
11am: Enjoy a sea lion keeper talk and demonstration and learn about the Seafood Watch App at the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show exhibit
11:30am: Learn about the Birmingham Zoo’s Passion into Conservation Action grants and Cassowary conservation by the Cassowary exhibit
12pm: Montevallo Zoo tour* beginning in Trails of Africa
1pm: Montevallo Zoo tour* beginning in Trails of Africa
*University of Montevallo students enrolled in an Environmental Interpretation Class will be offering two conservation themed tours of the Zoo at 12pm and 1pm. The tour is open for up to 15 guests each. Sign-up is first come first serve and will be available at Trails of Africa.
Irondale Spring Fest – Grants Mill Station
Hosted by the City of Irondale, the Irondale Spring Fest will be a family-friendly event, featuring live music, food, and arts & crafts, free of admission! Join the fun at Grant’s Mill Station on Beacon Drive!
11am – 8pm
Earthounds Earthfest – Avondale Brewing Company
A beloved event is returning for all who enjoy live music, clean water, and local food, beer, and art. Earthbound will play their annual outdoor rock concert, Earthbound’s Earthfest.
The family friendly concert is open to all ages, although guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent. Suggested $5 donations at the door – as well as proceeds from merchandise, art, beer, Saw’s Street Kitchen, and Red Mountain Crawfish Company – will support Black Warrior Riverkeeper. The event’s top sponsor is Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, followed by MacLellan, Inc., their award winning water treatment partner, and Skates 280.
2pm – sundown
$5 suggested donation at the entrance benefits Black Warrior Riverkeeper.
Band Geeks – Red Mountain Theatre Company
A high-stepping tribute to high school marching bands and misfits everywhere!
In the tradition of Glee and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes Band Geeks – a celebration of the tribulations of the millions who have spent football halftimes pounding out Sousa-like renditions of “Maria.” Whether you were in the band, on the team, or in the stands, you’ll recognize the woes and revel in the fun of Band Geeks.
Band Geeks’ uncanny ability to bring smiles to audiences’ faces is undeniable. A performer and director’s dream, every new character that takes the stage is more dynamic than the last. Expertly structured, the piece can provide an incredibly unique opportunity to feature performers who are also skilled musicians. Perfect for nearly any stage – from your high school or college to your community theatre – Band Geeks is a rousing and triumphant musical for all ages!
Tickets starting at $20
2pm and 7:30pm
Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.
Park admission:
$4.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$3.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$2.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
8pm – 4pm
Thomas the Tank Engine – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is celebrating friendship at Day Out With Thomas®: The Celebration Tour 2015, and families across North America are invited aboard! Little engineers everywhere are invited to join Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.
This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends® series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt™, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more.
Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
Matchbox Guitars: Make like the kids in our François Hubert Drouais painting and play the guitar. Create your own matchbox guitar to strum when you’re at home!
11am
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 Nadine Bernard Westcott’s The Lady with the Alligator Purse.
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.
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit and Patton Creek
Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Aqualicious. Pinkalicious and her family go on a trip to the beach for a day of sun, fun and sand castles! Find out all of the pink, amazing things to do at the seashore.
11am
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Sunday April 19th:
Kite Flight – Railroad Park
Defy gravity and experience the fun of flight! The Southern Museum of Flight celebrates National Kite Month with STEM-based aviation and aerospace activities. Kites, Flying Discs, Quad copters, Remote Control Aircraft & Rockets! Enter a paper airplane flying contest to win a family membership to the museum. Demonstrations will occur throughout the day from Alabaster R C Association, Birmingham Ultimate Disc Association, S. Museum of Flight, Oak Mountain Hobbies. Meet the Birmingham Pinups raising money for the Mary Alice Beatty scholarship for young women ages 15-25 pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace technology. Aerial42 will be taking photos and video of the festivities with its Quad copter for Facebook & Twitter. Hoop for Fitness & Magic City Face Art will be there to help celebrate. If you forget your kite, Railroad Park will have some for sale and the museum will have a kite making activity center.
10-2 pm on the West Green
Band Geeks – Red Mountain Theatre Company
A high-stepping tribute to high school marching bands and misfits everywhere!
In the tradition of Glee and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes Band Geeks – a celebration of the tribulations of the millions who have spent football halftimes pounding out Sousa-like renditions of “Maria.” Whether you were in the band, on the team, or in the stands, you’ll recognize the woes and revel in the fun of Band Geeks.
Band Geeks’ uncanny ability to bring smiles to audiences’ faces is undeniable. A performer and director’s dream, every new character that takes the stage is more dynamic than the last. Expertly structured, the piece can provide an incredibly unique opportunity to feature performers who are also skilled musicians. Perfect for nearly any stage – from your high school or college to your community theatre – Band Geeks is a rousing and triumphant musical for all ages!
Tickets starting at $20
2pm and 7:30pm
Thomas the Tank Engine – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is celebrating friendship at Day Out With Thomas®: The Celebration Tour 2015, and families across North America are invited aboard! Little engineers everywhere are invited to join Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.
This fun-filled event offers little engineers and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends® series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt™, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more.
Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.
Park admission:
$4.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$3.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$2.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
8pm – 4pm
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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: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar
Birmingham Zoo:
PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.
RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm
GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am & 2pm – 3pm
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.
