Brrr…. Rabbit! What a difference a week makes when it come to Alabama weather! A cold start to the week but it does look like we’ll warm up some.
We’ve got a busy calendar this week, we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day, lots of storytimes and one of McWane Science Center’s most popular events, Big Machine Day is coming this Saturday! You won’t want to miss this special event!
Have a great Valentine Week and enjoy some extra hugs and kisses with your sweetie!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday February 12th:
O’Reilly World of Wheels – BJCC
Meet Billy the Exterminator. Back by popular demand! Billy will be at the show meeting fans and signing autographs. Friday Only
Meet Von Hot Rod, West Coast Pin Striper and “Master of the Fine Line”! Hot Rod will be at the show pin striping items for the public. ALL WEEKEND!
Come and meet SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob will be meeting his fans and taking Souvenir Photos. ALL WEEKEND! (Due to the nature of the costume, Sponge Bob must take frequent short breaks)
The First 200 kids through the door EACH DAY receive a FREE Hot Wheels. Race your car for FREE on the Hot Wheels Drag Track. Sponsored by the Alabama Hot Wheels Club. ALL WEEKEND!
Don’t miss the most exciting Extreme Bike team around! “On the Edge” Bike Stunt Team. An annual favorite, “On the Edge” will perform their thrilling bicycle and motorcycle stunts. ALL WEEKEND!
* Due to time constraints and large crowds, paid admission to the show does NOT guarantee you an autograph from the celebrity.
Child (ages 5 & under) – FREE!
Child (ages 6-11) – $ 5
Adult – $16
Tickets will be on sale at the door, plus…Get DISCOUNTED tickets and AVOID WAITING in long lines at the door: Advance discount Tickets for Adults can be purchased at all O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Save $2.00 on every Adult ticket in Birmingham. Children’s tickets are available for the regular price.
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In February, Bart will draw inspiration from The Look of Love exhibition to create Valentine’s jewelry boxes fit for tiny treasures.
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!
1pm
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Monday February 13th:
Celebrating Great African Americans – North Avondale Library
North Avondale Library is celebrating the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history and culture. Kids ages 6-11 are invited to participate in this fun fact hour.
1pm
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Tuesday February 14th
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Heart Day – Hoover Public Library
Share the love this holiday with an assortment of valentine crafts. Kids of all ages.
6:30pm
Critter Tales: Pythons – Birmingham Zoo
In this class, students will explore different animal topics, enjoy story time, make a craft and go on a train ride and a carousel ride!
A parent/caregiver may not stay with the child.
During this adventure, children will explore their “wild” side as they are introduced to exciting animal topics. Children activities include creating a cool craft, experiencing up-close animal encounters, riding the train and carousel and enjoying other fun activities.
Animal interactions may include mammals, birds, invertebrates, snakes and other reptiles.
Advanced Registration Prices: $12.00/student/class for members or $18.00/student/class for non-members
Same Day Registration: Registrations for a class that are completed on the same day that the class was scheduled will be subject to a $2 charge in addition to the standard class price.
Info Phone: (205) 397-3877
10am – 11:30
Zoo Tots: Hide and Seek: animals that hide – Birmingham Zoo
This intermediate class introduces children to animals in the classroom and out in the Zoo!
A parent/caregiver must stay with the child.
You and your little one are certain to enjoy this adventure as you learn about wildlife in our comfortable classroom environment and on guided tours of the Zoo.
Animal interactions may include mammals, birds, invertebrates, snakes and other reptiles.
Advanced Registration Prices: $8.00/student/class for members or $14.00/student/class for non-members
Same Day Registration: Registrations for a class that are completed on the same day that the class was scheduled will be subject to a $2 charge in addition to the standard class price.
Info Phone: (205) 397-3877
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
Kids Scene – Valentine’s Day Bingo – Vestavia Hills Library
Grades 5K – 3rd
Join Ms. Savannah as we play Valentine’s Day Bingo and win some “sweet” prizes.
Make sure to register by calling us at 205-978-0158.
3:30 – 4:30
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Wednesday February 15th:
Zoo Tots: Hide and Seek: animals that hide – Birmingham Zoo
This intermediate class introduces children to animals in the classroom and out in the Zoo!
A parent/caregiver must stay with the child.
You and your little one are certain to enjoy this adventure as you learn about wildlife in our comfortable classroom environment and on guided tours of the Zoo.
Animal interactions may include mammals, birds, invertebrates, snakes and other reptiles.
Advanced Registration Prices: $8.00/student/class for members or $14.00/student/class for non-members
Same Day Registration: Registrations for a class that are completed on the same day that the class was scheduled will be subject to a $2 charge in addition to the standard class price.
Info Phone: (205) 397-3877
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Critter Tales: Pythons – Birmingham Zoo
In this class, students will explore different animal topics, enjoy story time, make a craft and go on a train ride and a carousel ride!
A parent/caregiver may not stay with the child.
During this adventure, children will explore their “wild” side as they are introduced to exciting animal topics. Children activities include creating a cool craft, experiencing up-close animal encounters, riding the train and carousel and enjoying other fun activities.
Animal interactions may include mammals, birds, invertebrates, snakes and other reptiles.
Advanced Registration Prices: $12.00/student/class for members or $18.00/student/class for non-members
Same Day Registration: Registrations for a class that are completed on the same day that the class was scheduled will be subject to a $2 charge in addition to the standard class price.
Info Phone: (205) 397-3877
10am – 11:30
Storytime – Pinson Public Library
Come join us for stories, songs and a snack at the library!
10:30am
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Come out and experience I Must Have Bobo! by Eillen Rosenthal. This funny, wonderfully-illustrated book tells the story of a rivalry Bobo, a sock-monkey, causes between a young boy and his kitty. We’ll cat and monkey crafts for you to take home too.
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 February 16th:
Storytime – Five Points West Library
Celebrating Mardi Gras! Come and join Ms. Pam for storytime as we “Celebrate Mardi Gras with Bayou Tales
10:00am – 10:45am
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Friday February 17th:
Story Day with NeNe – Whole Foods
Stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday February 18th:
Big Machines Day – McWane Science Center
Get your motors running and head over to McWane Science Center for a truckload of fun. Spend a constructive day getting up close and personal with some big machines including backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, loaders, dozers and cranes! Learn the science of simple machines and participate in fun building programs througout the day! Machines provided by CraneWorks.
10am – 4pm
Cowboy Day – Downtown Columbiana
Celebrate the 4th annual Cowboy Day featuring the cowboy parade, live music, mechanical bull, chili-eating contest, and more.
10am – 5pm
Barts Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
Fancy Nancy: Heart to Heart. Bart selects one book each month about art that he thinks 4–7 year olds will enjoy.
11am
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In February, Bart will draw inspiration from The Look of Love exhibition to create Valentine’s jewelry boxes fit for tiny treasures.
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!
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.
Presidents Day Storytime – Barnes and Noble
Join us for a very patriotic and presidential Storytime featuring selections from Don’t Know Much About the Presidents by Kenneth C. Davis. We’ll make patriotic crafts, play some games, and enjoy refreshing snacks from the Cafe.
11am
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Sunday February 19th:
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In February, Bart will draw inspiration from The Look of Love exhibition to create Valentine’s jewelry boxes fit for tiny treasures.
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!
1pm
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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.
