President’s Day this week means a long weekend for most, how will you spend your extra day?
There is one day left to see the dinosaurs at the BJCC, lots of storytimes, and our next GenBump Event is coming up this Thursday, Go Natural or Give Me Meds? If you haven’t registered yet, make sure to do so soon, space is limited.
Whatever you choose to do this week, we hope you make it great!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday February 19th:
Discover the Dinosaurs – BJCC
Over 60 replica an moving museum quality dinosaurs. Dino dig, Dino theater, Dino coloring, scavenger hunt and More!
Sunday 10:00-7:00
Admission*:
Adults : $14.00(12yrs & older)
Children:$9.00 (2-11yrs)
Seniors:$9.00 (65+)
Children under 2 free
*Admission includes entrance to the Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Dig, Dino Den, DIno Theater, Dino Coloring Station and Scavenger Hunt.
Other attractions require seperate tickets.
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 20th:
Presidents Day!
Zoo Presidential Elections – Birmingham Zoo
Last day to vote! Ballot boxes will be available in the Membership Office, the Kudzu Cafe and the Gift Shop during Zoo hours so visitors can vote for their favorite animal candidates. Each animal area has nominated a President and Vice President candidate. The winner will be announced on February 23.
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Tuesday February 21st
Babes in the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
This fun class introduces children to the experience and wonder of animals in a safe environment. Children must be 6 months to 2 years old and accompnay with an adult. Classes are 30 minutes long.
Members -$6 Non-Members -$12
9am
Critter Tales: Eagles – 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 – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday February 22nd:
Babes in the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
This fun class introduces children to the experience and wonder of animals in a safe environment. Children must be 6 months to 2 years old and accompnay with an adult. Classes are 30 minutes long.
Members -$6 Non-Members -$12
9am
Critter Tales: Eagles – 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
Join us as we read You Will Be My Friend by Peter Brown. This book tells the humorous story of an enthusiastic bear and her search through the woods for new friends. We’ll have bear crafts, snacks and a chance to play with NOOK, 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 23rd:
GenBump – Go Natural or Give Me Meds?
Consider the choices for your customized birth plan. Whether you’re close to your due date or just starting your journey to motherhood, you’ve probably thought about the options for the labor and delivery of your child. In this free seminar, an OB/GYN and a Labor and Delivery nurse will join us for candid conversations about what you can expect whichever option you choose. They’ll share their knowledge and experiences about natural and medicated childbirth, options for coping with pain, birth plans and more. And, there’ll be plenty of time for questions and answers to satisfy your curiosity about what the big day will be like.
Refreshments will be served.
Location
The New Brookwood Women’s Medical Center
4th Floor Classroom
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Homewood, AL 35209
Space is limited so register now at GenBump.com
The Taste of Homewood – Rosewood Hall in Soho
Taste of Homewood has become a tradition in Homewood showcasing the cities ever growing number of Homewood food purveyors and giving the public a chance to sample a taste of cuisine from their menus. We are expecting over 30 vendors. In addition to the culinary sampling and wine and beer tasting, there will be musical entertainment.
$30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce located the Homewood Library, online, or from several other locations.
5:30pm – 8:30pm
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 24th:
Story Day with NeNe – Whole Foods
Stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday February 25th:
Picadilly Circus – Pelham Civic Complex
PICCADILLY CIRCUS has everything you’d expect to see at a Circus. Celebrating 25 years entertaining families throughout North America “we’ve pulled out all the stops!” You’ll see the ‘Elephant Extravaganza’, an elephant stands on one foot; ‘Motorcycle Madness’ has motorcycle daredevils somersaulting and spinning in a big Globe of Doom; ‘Katunga’ the giant jungle monster; the fabulous ‘Mongolian Angels’ outstanding contortionists; the ‘White Tiger Spectacular’, crazy comedy with circus clowns, even a 1923 Model T with a mind of its own; daring aerialists; cirque artists and much much more! Its 1½ hours of excitement and fun at PICCADILLY CIRCUS.
Special “Buy One Get One Free” adult tickets are available on-line at www.TheFunCircus.com (limited time offer!!) See site for details and ticket pricing.
1:30, 4:30 & 7:30
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.
Saturday Storytime – Barnes and Noble
Join us for Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems. This funny, delightful Caldecott Honor book tells the story of Trixie and the bunny she loves. We’ll make some bunnies of our own during craft time and sip some sweet fraps from the Cafe.
11am
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Sunday February 26th:
Picadilly Circus – Pelham Civic Complex
PICCADILLY CIRCUS has everything you’d expect to see at a Circus. Celebrating 25 years entertaining families throughout North America “we’ve pulled out all the stops!” You’ll see the ‘Elephant Extravaganza’, an elephant stands on one foot; ‘Motorcycle Madness’ has motorcycle daredevils somersaulting and spinning in a big Globe of Doom; ‘Katunga’ the giant jungle monster; the fabulous ‘Mongolian Angels’ outstanding contortionists; the ‘White Tiger Spectacular’, crazy comedy with circus clowns, even a 1923 Model T with a mind of its own; daring aerialists; cirque artists and much much more! Its 1½ hours of excitement and fun at PICCADILLY CIRCUS.
Special “Buy One Get One Free” adult tickets are available on-line at www.TheFunCircus.com (limited time offer!!) See site for details and ticket pricing.
1:30, 4:30 & 7:30
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.
