It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday April 6th:
ETC Presents Vulcan Underpants – Railroad Park
Come get some fresh air and fresh comedy! Join ETC for our special brand of comedy – made up on the spot with your suggestions. Fun for your kids or your grandparents. Heck, we love the whole family! In case of inclement weather, we will update Facebook, Twitter and voicemail at (205) 687-5233.
3pm – 5pm
Whispers from the Past A Native American Experience – Aldridge Gardens
This spring take a trip back in time to rediscover the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians.
Native American life will take shape through demonstrations of flintknapping, cooking and hunting weapons, and activities like leaf pounding, beading, corn grinding, gourd painting and pottery. Children can try their hands at games and activities.
Hear the sounds of drums and flutes and the highlight of the day – three dance performances by the Sylestine Legacy, a family of Alabama Coushatta Native Americans—including a black-light performance at sunset.
Vendors will sell fry bread, Indian tacos and roasted corn as well as coins, antler carving and knives, beaded jewelry, carved shell jewelry and items for children including flutes and beaded jewelry.
$5 donation for visitors 18 and older
$3 passport is available for those school-age children wanting to participate in take-home crafts
11:30am – 7:30pm
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Monday April 7th:
Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Join us for a cool movie and some hot popcorn!
3:30pm
Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
Celebrate No Housework Day, by visiting the library. We’ll romp, stomp, and tromp through Mrs. Eve’s storytime. 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 8th:
Evenings at Emmet O’ Neal Library
It’s the program you know and love, now a part of our new Evenings @ EOL series. Enjoy dinner at 5:30 pm and a live performance at 6:00 pm
Birmingham Children’s Theatre presents “Little Miss Muffet and the Lost Sheep”
Juggler Ron – Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
Juggler Ron Anglin He may not juggle chainsaws, but Ron Anglin will juggle just about everything else! A light supper will be served at 6:00, followed by Ron’s program at 6:30 pm.
Family Tours – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join us for an in-gallery family experience! Children aged 3 – 8 and their adult companions are invited to join Museum educators to explore our collection, discover activities that make looking at art fun and exciting, and create new family memories about art.
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 9th:
Birmingham Barons Home Opener
Barons open the 2014 Regular Season schedule at Regions Field, taking on Jacksonville
7:05pm
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
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
This is one of our favorite classic children’s stories. Don’t let your child miss out on a book that is sure to be shared again and again.
11am
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Thursday April 10th:
Birmingham Barons
vs Jacksonville
7:05pm
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 April 11th:
Friday Night Fireworks with the Birmingham Barons
Vs Jacksonville. After the game enjoy a A spectacular fireworks show synced to today’s hottest music.
7:05pm
Marshmallow Madness – Hoover Public Library
Can you paint with a marshmallow? Can you make a marshmallow critter or make a marshmallow popper? Join us while we go crazy with marshmallows. Registration begins March 21. Grades 1-3
4pm
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Saturday April 12th:
Birmingham Barons
vs Jacksonville
6:30pm
Max and Ruby’s Bunny Hop – Hoover Public Library
Ruby has planned a wonderful party for everyone, and Max will be there to make sure nothing goes according to plan! All ages
10:30am
TEMPO – A Family Fun Festival – Railroad Park
free public event, planned to offer families of all ages with unique entertainment, healthy food choices, bicycling activities, games and community resources, will engage the community in building awareness and promoting strong, healthy families. Plan now to bring the entire family to enjoy a day outside and a variety entertainment in beautiful Railroad Park.
10am – 2pm
Farm Day – Birmingham Zoo
Take a look at Alabama’s agricultural heritage with a fun and educational peak 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 rural-themed arts and crafts, examine several antique tractors and farm equipment, watch a goat show and much more!
Free with the price of admission.
9am – 5pm
Fossil Hunt – Walmart Sumiton (meeting place)
Giant creatures crawled out of a swamp in Alabama millions of years ago, leaving footprints for modern fossil hunters. The site is considered the most important vertebrate trackway site of its age in the world. On Saturday, April 12, you can dig for these rare fossils where scientists study ancient sea creatures. Our families have found museum-quality pieces on Fresh Air Family digs!
Fresh Air Family has scheduled two fossil hunts at 9:00 am and one at 1:00 pm at the Union Chapel coal mine, near Sumiton. The event is sponsored by the Kids 1st Club of America’s First Federal Credit Union and the Forestdale office of America’s First.
Participants are asked to bring their lunch with them on the hike. The first session will meet at 9:00 am at the Wal-Mart in Sumiton. The second session will meet there at 1:00 pm
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! We will create Woven Wonders!
11am – 1pm
Cartoons and Cereal – Homewod Public Library
Saturday morning cartoons and cereal. Dry cereal only, available until 10:45am.
10am – Noon
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
Have you ever seen a mother duck leading her ducklings? This is a classic children’s story that never grows old in the telling.
11am
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Sunday April 13th:
Birmingham Barons
vs Jacksonville
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.
