It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
It looks like it’s going to be a rough weather week here in Birmingham but there are still plenty of events to keep you busy between the storms.
The Birmingham Barons have a long home stretch, plenty of storytimes, and lots of fun happening at Railroad Park!
Sunday April 27th:
Bargain Carousel – Former JC Penny Century Plaza
join the JLB for the 23rd Bargain Carousel, our “1000-family garage sale”! Through member donations, Bargain Carousel provides shoppers with quality items, many of life’s necessities, at very affordable prices. In return, proceeds are returned directly to the Birmingham community through the Community Projects the JLB supports.
• Free admission
• All merchandise is ½ off
1pm – 5pm
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Monday April 28th:
Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
This Egg-stra special Tot Time is sure to put a spring in your step! Geared for 2 to 4 years olds with a caregiver. 24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
9:30am or 11am
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Tuesday April 29th:
Family Tours, Musical Moments – 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?
Dance through the Museum searching for Musical Moment!
No reservations required. Family Tours are also available by appointment for groups of 10 or more children aged 3 – 8. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 205.254.2964.
10:30am
Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am
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Wednesday April 30th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Mobile Baybears
7:05pm
Storytime – Barnes and Noble
Dog wants to play – now! Who can he find who will play? Will you?
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 May 1st:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Mobile Baybears
7:05pm
Storytime Live! Hoover Public Library
Stories, songs, poetry, puppetry and more for ages 3 and up. Groups must register.
10:30am
PJ Storytime – Hoover Public Library
Wear your pajamas to this storytime! Kids of all ages can enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and a bedtime snack.
6:30pm
Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Story Time for our younger patrons (birth to 30 mo.) and their lap partner.
10:30
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Friday May 2nd
Special Event, Hands-On Learning, Children’s Event – Barnes and Noble
Join us for Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar 45th Anniversary Celebration. Reading and color-in crown activity. Hands-On Learning coloring fun for ages 4 and up. Space is limited. Ask any bookseller how to sign up.
10am
Relax By the Tracks – Railroad Park
Relax by the Tracks is back for a 3rd season at Railroad Park! Join us for free music from Jasper Coal and Terry Ohms. Food and drinks are available for puchase at George’s Boxcar Cafe. Leave work behind… Relax by the Tracks!
Barons home games begin at 7:05pm after every Relax by the Tracks event.
5pm – 7pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Mobile Baybears
7:05pm
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Saturday May 3rd:
CahabaQue BBQ Cook Off – Cahaba Brewing Company
Sample great tasting barbeque, enjoy live entertainment, Cahaba Brewing’s finest local craft beer. and vote for your favorite cook team to win the coveted “People’s Choice Award”. This event is for the whole family, and there will be a bounce house for children to enjoy.
- $20 per person over 21. Ticket includes taste samples from each team, 1 pint of Cahaba Brewing Co.’s craft beer and entertainment all afternoon.
- $15 per person under 21. Ticket includes taste samples from each team and entertainment all afternoon.
- $5 per person 12 & under Ticket includes unlimited Bounce House access, taste samples from each team and entertainment all afternoon
- FREE for children 6 & under
12pm – 5pm
Trussville City Fest – Trussville Mall
Trussville City Fest (formerly Dog Daze) is a fun, family event in historic downtown Trussville. This annual event is going on 34 years now. This year’s festival will be a one day event.
Admission is $5 per person, children 2 and under are FREE. Once inside the gate, all activities are FREE! This is a great price for a fun-filled, family friendly day.
Don’t miss the fun!
11am – 9pm ending with a Fireworks show
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Mobile Baybears
6:30pm
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 as we read the magical story Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly written by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
11am
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Sunday May 4th:
ECO – Wheels – Railroad Park
Eco-Wheels, Alabama’s only green and alternative vehicle show, returns to Birmingham this spring! This year’s event will feature the latest trends in alternative transportation including, hybrids, natural gas and electric vehicles, as well as bicycles.
The 2nd annual Eco-Wheels will host several local industry experts and dealers to share insight about everything from the basics of greener transportation, to the most current news about the alternative market’s growing technology trends.
Eco-Wheels is a family-friendly event and FREE to the public! In addition to providing a full showcase of greener, alternative transportation options, visitors can enjoy free children’s activities and live music, as well as a range of food, beer & wine available for purchase from George’s Boxcar Cafe.
10am – 5pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs Mobile Baybears
3pm
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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, Titans of the Ice Age
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.
