It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
The Barons are in town for a long home stretch, if you haven’t made it out this season now’s the perfect time! Go Thursday and it’s FIESTA night with special celebrations! Sidewalk Film Festival kicks off it’s 17th season later this week and if you’re a LEGO Fan, head out to the Riverchase Galleria to see the amazing Americana Road Show that’s on exhibit for the week.
Have a great week everyone! Rumor has it we’re getting a sneak peek at some fall weather this week, soak it up!!
Sunday August 23rd:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jacksonville Suns
6pm
The LEGO American Road Show – Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria will host THE LEGO® Americana Roadshow, a highly visual, educational and free traveling installation of larger than life LEGO replicas of some of our nation’s most beloved landmarks. Ten one-of-a-kind, large scale models of American Landmarks made completely out of LEGO bricks by LEGO Master Builders – including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old North Church – take over Riverchase Galleria and entertain customers with stunning visuals and fun facts.
ADDITIONAL ON-SITE VISUALS AND ACTIVITIES:
LEGO Brick Play Area: Children of all ages can build whatever their imaginations dream up
Virtual Interactivity: Download the LEGO Connect app and watch time-lapse video of the building process for a handful of the LEGO landmarks right in the mall.
12pm – 6pm
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Monday August 24th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jacksonville Suns
7:05pm
Member Monday – McWane Science Center
As a thank-you to all of our members, McWane Science Center offers Member Mondays.
Every Monday, McWane Science Center members receive extra perks while visiting!
- A Special Gift for kids when checking in at the Ticketing Counter
- 30% Discount on all Really Cool Stuff purchases
- $1 Small Popcorns at the IMAX Concession Stand
The LEGO American Road Show – Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria will host THE LEGO® Americana Roadshow, a highly visual, educational and free traveling installation of larger than life LEGO replicas of some of our nation’s most beloved landmarks. Ten one-of-a-kind, large scale models of American Landmarks made completely out of LEGO bricks by LEGO Master Builders – including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old North Church – take over Riverchase Galleria and entertain customers with stunning visuals and fun facts.
ADDITIONAL ON-SITE VISUALS AND ACTIVITIES:
LEGO Brick Play Area: Children of all ages can build whatever their imaginations dream up
Virtual Interactivity: Download the LEGO Connect app and watch time-lapse video of the building process for a handful of the LEGO landmarks right in the mall.
10am – 9pm
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Tuesday August 25th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jacksonville Suns
7:05pm
The LEGO American Road Show – Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria will host THE LEGO® Americana Roadshow, a highly visual, educational and free traveling installation of larger than life LEGO replicas of some of our nation’s most beloved landmarks. Ten one-of-a-kind, large scale models of American Landmarks made completely out of LEGO bricks by LEGO Master Builders – including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old North Church – take over Riverchase Galleria and entertain customers with stunning visuals and fun facts.
ADDITIONAL ON-SITE VISUALS AND ACTIVITIES:
LEGO Brick Play Area: Children of all ages can build whatever their imaginations dream up
Virtual Interactivity: Download the LEGO Connect app and watch time-lapse video of the building process for a handful of the LEGO landmarks right in the mall.
10am – 9pm
Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for 24 months and under.
10:30am
Little Blue Truck’s Beep Along Book – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we sing, play and beep along with Little Blue Truck. Kids can interact with their favorite Little Blue Truck and beep his horn while they visit with all his farm animal friends. Activities will round out the fun!
11am
Family Tours, Fun in the Sun– 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?
Fun in the Sun: While enjoying the fun of summer, explore artworks that capture all things summer. Sunshine, ocean fun, and so much more.
10:30am
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Wednesday August 26th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jacksonville Suns
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
The LEGO American Road Show – Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria will host THE LEGO® Americana Roadshow, a highly visual, educational and free traveling installation of larger than life LEGO replicas of some of our nation’s most beloved landmarks. Ten one-of-a-kind, large scale models of American Landmarks made completely out of LEGO bricks by LEGO Master Builders – including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old North Church – take over Riverchase Galleria and entertain customers with stunning visuals and fun facts.
ADDITIONAL ON-SITE VISUALS AND ACTIVITIES:
LEGO Brick Play Area: Children of all ages can build whatever their imaginations dream up
Virtual Interactivity: Download the LEGO Connect app and watch time-lapse video of the building process for a handful of the LEGO landmarks right in the mall.
10am – 9pm
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Thursday August 27th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jacksonville Suns
7:05pm
FIESTA Night at the Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
Join the Birmingham Baron’s and FIESTA for a night of Hispanic infused culture on Thursday, August 27th. Prior to the game, FIESTA will parade Hispanic and Latino nation’s flags around the field to celebrate the diverse cultures represented in Alabama. Special Latino entertainment from Birmingham Mountain Radio will take place in the Glowble Courtyard. Portions of the game will be announced in Spanish. FIESTA presented by McDonald’s is Alabama’s premiere Hispanic culture festival who’s purpose is to raise funds to provide scholarships for Hispanic students throughout the state.
Purchase tickets via Birmingham Barons.
Gates open at 6:00 pm. First pitch is at 7:05 pm.
Play Day – Homewood Public Library
We’ll provide the stations, and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child. For ages three and under.
10am
The LEGO American Road Show – Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria will host THE LEGO® Americana Roadshow, a highly visual, educational and free traveling installation of larger than life LEGO replicas of some of our nation’s most beloved landmarks. Ten one-of-a-kind, large scale models of American Landmarks made completely out of LEGO bricks by LEGO Master Builders – including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old North Church – take over Riverchase Galleria and entertain customers with stunning visuals and fun facts.
ADDITIONAL ON-SITE VISUALS AND ACTIVITIES:
LEGO Brick Play Area: Children of all ages can build whatever their imaginations dream up
Virtual Interactivity: Download the LEGO Connect app and watch time-lapse video of the building process for a handful of the LEGO landmarks right in the mall.
10am – 9pm
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Friday August 28th:
Sidewalk Film Festival
The 17th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival will take place August 28-30, 2015 in downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. 200+ movies, parties, panels, workshops, music, food and more.
Visit the Sidewalk Film Festival Website for a complete schedule of shows and venues
Sidewalk Film Festival Opening Night – Alabama Theatre
The Raiders
In 1982, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Chris Strompolos, eleven, asked Eric Zala, twelve, a question: “Would you like to help me do a remake Raiders of the Lost Ark? I’m playing Indiana Jones.”
And they did it. Every shot, every line of dialogue, every stunt.
They borrowed and collected costumes, convinced neighborhood kids to wear grass skirts and play natives, cast a fifteen-year-old as Indy’s love interest, rounded up seven thousand snakes (sort of), built the Ark, the Idol, the huge boulder, found a desert in Mississippi, and melted the bad guys’ faces off.
It took seven years. They finished every scene…except one. That would take another 25 years.
8pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Chattanooga
7:05pm
The LEGO American Road Show – Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria will host THE LEGO® Americana Roadshow, a highly visual, educational and free traveling installation of larger than life LEGO replicas of some of our nation’s most beloved landmarks. Ten one-of-a-kind, large scale models of American Landmarks made completely out of LEGO bricks by LEGO Master Builders – including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old North Church – take over Riverchase Galleria and entertain customers with stunning visuals and fun facts.
ADDITIONAL ON-SITE VISUALS AND ACTIVITIES:
LEGO Brick Play Area: Children of all ages can build whatever their imaginations dream up
Virtual Interactivity: Download the LEGO Connect app and watch time-lapse video of the building process for a handful of the LEGO landmarks right in the mall.
10am – 9pm
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Saturday August 29th:
Sidewalk Film Festival
The 17th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival will take place August 28-30, 2015 in downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. 200+ movies, parties, panels, workshops, music, food and more.
Visit the Sidewalk Film Festival Website for a complete schedule of shows and venues
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Chattanooga
6:30pm
Pillowcase Project – McWane Science Center
The Local Birmingham American Red Cross along with Jefferson County EMA will be at McWane Science Center to bring emergency preparedness to children grades 3 through 5 with the Pillowcase Project. This program will help educate children to understand the hazards of severe weather and teach them to take action by being prepared and sharing their emergency preparedness knowledge with others.
10am – 4pm
Painting in Watercolor Workshop – Birmingham Museum of Art
Bring your lunch for one-hour lunch break (noon–1pm)
Children will have a fun painting experience learning the basics of painting in watercolors with artist and teacher, Cynthia Massey Parsons. The day will start with How To Make Color “Behave” and will proceed with step-by-step instructions leading to a finished watercolor!
The class is open to kids ages 10 to 14.
$35 Museum members / $45 non-members
Tailgate Challenge Block Party – Bell Center
The Tailgate Challenge presented by Metlife Premier Client Group provides a fun way for football fans a chance to “warm up” for the season’s kick-off while supporting The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs, a nonprofit in Homewood, Alabama.
You will enjoy samples of tailgating food at every team tent during an afternoon of live music, local brews from Good People, performances by local high school bands and cheerleaders, kid-friendly fun activities, and friendly football team rivalry in a block party atmosphere. 29th Court South and part of Central Avenue will be blocked off for this year’s Tailgate Challenge allowing for a relaxed and community-centered event. Celebrity judges will be on hand to award the tents with the Most Team Spirit, Best Tasting Food, and Best All Around. We will have a lot of tents so remember to pace yourself! You don’t want to fill up too quickly and then miss out on some of the best tailgating food the South has to offer!
We will have multiple gates set up around the area where you may purchase your admission tickets. Just follow the signs to find the gate nearest to you!
Admission is $15 for adults (11 yrs old and up)
$5 for children 4-10 yrs old
Children under 3 are FREE!
Buy tickets at the gate!
11am – 2pm
The LEGO American Road Show – Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria will host THE LEGO® Americana Roadshow, a highly visual, educational and free traveling installation of larger than life LEGO replicas of some of our nation’s most beloved landmarks. Ten one-of-a-kind, large scale models of American Landmarks made completely out of LEGO bricks by LEGO Master Builders – including the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old North Church – take over Riverchase Galleria and entertain customers with stunning visuals and fun facts.
ADDITIONAL ON-SITE VISUALS AND ACTIVITIES:
LEGO Brick Play Area: Children of all ages can build whatever their imaginations dream up
Virtual Interactivity: Download the LEGO Connect app and watch time-lapse video of the building process for a handful of the LEGO landmarks right in the mall.
10am – 9pm
Little Blue Truck’s Beep Along Book – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we sing, play and beep along with Little Blue Truck. Kids can interact with their favorite Little Blue Truck and beep his horn while they visit with all his farm animal friends. Activities will round out the fun!
11am
Bart’s Art Cart– Birmingham Museum of Art
Set Sail!: Create a sailboat to take on your summer adventures. All hands on deck, sailors!
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 August 30th:
Sidewalk Film Festival
The 17th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival will take place August 28-30, 2015 in downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. 200+ movies, parties, panels, workshops, music, food and more.
Visit the Sidewalk Film Festival Website for a complete schedule of shows and venues
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Chattanooga
1:30pm
Jewish Storytime: Rosh Hashanah – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we host this special Storytime with a local Rabbi. All are welcome to participate!
10:30am
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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: Ocean Oasis, Horses, 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.
