Happy Earth Day! So many things happening on Sunday to celebrate, including Picnic for the Planet at Railroad Park! Help them set a Guinness record for most picnicking in a 24 hour period, pack that basket and get down there!
Get your fresh fruits and veggies at Pepper Place, enjoy a Fiesta at Cantina, or pick a storytime!
So much to do, so little time! Have a great week!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday April 22nd:
Picnic for the Planet – Railroad Park
Get outside and celebrate Earth Day with good food and great company. Be a part of The Nature Conservancy’s Picnic for the Planet. Rock out to cool, live music; view picnic table art; plus join us and other Conservancy chapters worldwide in attempting to set the Guinness world record for the most people picnicking in a 24-hour period! Food and beverages also available for purchase on site. Fun for all ages! Community picnic is open to everyone, rain or shine.
11am – 3pm
Earth Day Celebration – McWance Science Center
Join the party for the planet with cool programs like “Newspaper Masterpieces” where you can use recycled materials to create works of art!
COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
10AM – 4PM
Earthbounds Earthfest – George Ward Park
The band Earthbound will play their free annual concert. There will be events for people of all ages. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music. Any proceeds will be donated to The Friends of George Ward Park a 501(c)3 non-profit.
Free for all ages
2pm – 6pm
Tannehill Trade Days
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
$3.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$2.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$1.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
8am – 4pm
Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
April showers bring May flowers! Craft a “glass” flower inspired by BMA artist Dale Chihuly.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
1:00pm
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Monday April 23rd:
Monday Movie – Homewood Library
Come join us for Monday Movie! A movie for all ages! Popcorn and juice for kids who come to watch.
3:30pm
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Tuesday April 24th:
Babes in the Zoo– Birmingham Zoo
This fun class introduces children to the experience and wonder of animals in a safe environment.
Children must be 6 months to 2 years old and accompany with an adult. Classes are 30 minutes long.
Members -$6 Non-Members -$12
9am
Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday April 25th:
Fiesta – Cantina, Pepper Place
The largest celebration of Hispanic Arts and Culture, with special guest, Mayor William Bell.
5:30 – 8:30pm
RSVP to: info@kcprojects.net
Babes in the Zoo– Birmingham Zoo
This fun class introduces children to the experience and wonder of animals in a safe environment.
Children must be 6 months to 2 years old and accompany with an adult. Classes are 30 minutes long.
Members -$6 Non-Members -$12
9am
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure and find out how four friends share their different talents. We will make a craft and have a treat from the Cafe.
11am
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
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Thursday April 26th:
Storytime Adventures – Vestavia Library in the Forest
Join Mr. Brian as he goes on exciting adventures through stories and songs. Ages 3 years – 5 years
10:30am
Time for Tales with Ms Katie – Avondale Library
Join Ms. Katie for a preschool storytime with lots of stories, songs, and fun for everyone! Group registration appreciated.
9:30am
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Friday April 27th:
Magic City Art Connection – Linn Park
This award winning contemporary art festival and Top 20 Southeast Event celebrating its 29th anniversary, transforms downtown Birmingham’s Linn Park each year with its blast of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds and aromas, drawing from a pool of artists who have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally in visual and performance art, food & wine, dance and music.
Over 200 artists from around the Country, Food from Birmingham’s finest restaurants, wines from around the world, live music and Interactive Art Workshops And Activities For Kids. See your child’s imagination take flight creating a one-of-a-kind work of art at the Imagination Festival. Imagination Festival hosts 2000 elementary students during its Friday art workshop school program. It will close at 3pm on Friday. Please check at the Info Center for the list of available Imagination Festival workshops that are open to the general public on Friday.
Tickets: Admission to the art show is FREE. Tickets for Corks & Chefs Food and Wine Tasting are $25 advance/$30 at the door.
Info Phone: 205-595-6306
10am – 6pm
Story Day with NeNe – Whole Foods
Stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday April 28th:
Magic City Art Connection – Linn Park
This award winning contemporary art festival and Top 20 Southeast Event celebrating its 29th anniversary, transforms downtown Birmingham’s Linn Park each year with its blast of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds and aromas, drawing from a pool of artists who have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally in visual and performance art, food & wine, dance and music.
Over 200 artists from around the Country, Food from Birmingham’s finest restaurants, wines from around the world, live music and Interactive Art Workshops And Activities For Kids. See your child’s imagination take flight creating a one-of-a-kind work of art at the Imagination Festival. Imagination Festival hosts 2000 elementary students during its Friday art workshop school program. It will close at 3pm on Friday. Please check at the Info Center for the list of available Imagination Festival workshops that are open to the general public on Friday.
Tickets: Admission to the art show is FREE. Tickets for Corks & Chefs Food and Wine Tasting are $25 advance/$30 at the door.
Info Phone: 205-595-6306
10am – 6pm
Saturday Market – Pepper Place
Re-open again for the season! Pepper Place Saturday Market brings the best local growers, food producers and artisans to you each Saturday morning. Rain or shine!
7am – Noon
Calera Strawberry Festival – Calera Farmers Market, Oliver Park
The 2nd annual festival will include vendors, nonprofit groups, musical performances, fresh produce and more.
Bluegrass band Stanley and Company will play for the duration of the festival and the Calera High School choir will perform. LifeSouth will hold a blood drive, and receptacles will be available for a food drive for Shelby Emergency Assistance. The mobile dairy classroom will show kids where milk comes from as the instructor milks a jersey cow stating at 10:30 a.m. Kids will also enjoy a free kids zone and face painting.
10am – 2pm
Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
April showers bring May flowers! Craft a “glass” flower inspired by BMA artist Dale Chihuly.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11:00am
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
Join us for Storytime as we read Dinosaur Train and find out what happens when a boy’s drawing comes to life. We will also make a craft and have something delicious from the Cafe.
11am
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Sunday April 29th:
Magic City Art Connection – Linn Park
This award winning contemporary art festival and Top 20 Southeast Event celebrating its 29th anniversary, transforms downtown Birmingham’s Linn Park each year with its blast of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds and aromas, drawing from a pool of artists who have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally in visual and performance art, food & wine, dance and music.
Over 200 artists from around the Country, Food from Birmingham’s finest restaurants, wines from around the world, live music and Interactive Art Workshops And Activities For Kids. See your child’s imagination take flight creating a one-of-a-kind work of art at the Imagination Festival. Imagination Festival hosts 2000 elementary students during its Friday art workshop school program. It will close at 3pm on Friday. Please check at the Info Center for the list of available Imagination Festival workshops that are open to the general public on Friday.
Tickets: Admission to the art show is FREE. Tickets for Corks & Chefs Food and Wine Tasting are $25 advance/$30 at the door.
Info Phone: 205-595-6306
10am – 6pm
Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
April showers bring May flowers! Craft a “glass” flower inspired by BMA artist Dale Chihuly.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
1:00pm
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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: Born to Be Wild, & Flying Monsters.
Birmingham Zoo:
Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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.
