We start the week of with a long weekend for most.. What do you have planned for fun while the kiddos are out of school? The local libraries are full of fun this week and a Birmingham Favorite – BIG Machines Day returns to the McWane Center!
Have a great week everyone!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday February 14th:
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Happy Valentines Day Charlie Brown – Homewood Public Library
Celebrate Valentine’s Day afternoon with us at the library and make last-minute cards, eat heart-shaped candies, and watch sweet movies!
3:30pm
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels is held annually, during the second weekend of February, at the beautiful Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. The show utilizes over 220,000 square feet of exhibition space to put on one of the best and most beautiful custom auto shows in the country.
Admission Info:
Child (ages 5 & under) ……… FREE!
Child (ages 6-11) …………….. $5
Adult ……………………….. $18 ($15 at all O’Reilly Auto Parts stores)
11am – 6pm
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Monday February 15th:
Preschool Playtime– 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. Daycare groups must call (205) 332-6619 in advance to schedule time.
10:00am
Movie Night – Homewood Public Library
Join us for popcorn, drinks and a fun family film from 20th Century Fox. Night at the Museum.
3:30pm
Tot Time with Ms Eve, Bears to you – Avondale Regional Library
Stories can be very sweet when a little bear is the star of the show. Tot Time is geared for 2- to 4-year-olds with an individual caregiver; no groups please. 24-hour advance registration required.
9:30am and 11am
Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am
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Tuesday February 16th:
Family Fun Night, Books and Ballet – Avondale Library
Calling all windmill-fighting knights and tippy toe dancers. Join us for a night of dancing fun as members from the Alabama Ballet present a piece from their upcoming production of Don Quixote. 24-hour advance registration appreciated.
6:30pm
Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon
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Wednesday February 17th:
Family Storytime with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
10:45am
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Thursday February 18th:
SNaP Dot Paint Shirts – Emmet O’Neal Library
Create your own wearable art. We provide all the supplies. Rising 3rd-6th graders. No registration required.
3:30pm
2nd Annual Fairy Tale Ball: Snow White – Homewood Library
Dress up the whole family and join us for a night of fun with Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and a forest full of animal friends!
6:30pm
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Friday February 19th:
Leaps and Bounds – Homewood Public Library
Join us for a fun and energetic movement class designed specifically for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 years. Registration is required and begins online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org the Monday prior to the class that week.
10:30am
The Day George Crum invented Potato Chips – North Avondale Library
Children will be introduced to George Crum, inventor of the Saratoga potato chip. Children will also learn fun facts about the history of potato chips and how they became a snack food all around the world.
1:30pm
Third Friday in Forest Park
Shop local and enjoy your neighborhood restaurants and shops in Forest Park! Restaurants will have specials, shops and galleries will be open late (5:00 – 8:00 pm), catch the shows you may miss during the day, shop for gifts while enjoying a refreshment. Enjoy the social scene of Forest Park after hours.
5pm – 10pm
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Saturday February 20th:
Big Machines Day – McWane Science Center
Get your motors running and head over to McWane for a truckload of fun. Spend a constructive day getting up close and persoal with some big machines including backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, loaders, dozers and cranes. Learn the science behind simple machines and participate in fun building programs.
10am – 4pm
Barts Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
Bart’s Books is a storytelling program for children ages 4-7. Bart selects a new book and related work of art each month that he thinks kids will enjoy. This month, Bart has selected Ferida Wolff’s The Story Blanket.
11am
Peter Rabbit Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us to celebrate author Beatrix Potter’s beloved and mischievous bunny with The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: And Other Cherished Stories. These adventure-filled stories are brought to life with vivid original illustrations from illustrator Charles Santore. Activities will round out the fun.
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 February 21st:
Alice in Wonderland – Community Education South Building
Come see this great family friendly show! Its full of great laughs and general crazyness. This is a great night out with the family
$15 adults. ($10 for seniors and students). Tickets are available each night at the show.
2:30pm
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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: Star Wars the Force Awakens, Ocean Oasis, 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.
