We hope you all have been out enjoying these awesome weather days! It’s a long weekend for some with Presidents day on Monday, if you have the chance to take in some of the city, you should. Challenge yourself to get out and visit a new park or landmark you’ve never been to.
Stop by the Zoo on Monday to vote for the Zoo President, pick a story time or check out Lowe’s on Saturday to kick off the NASCAR season by making a #48 Pull Back Race Car.
Whatever you decide to do this week, enjoy it! There just aren’t enough of these perfect days! Have a great week everyone!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday February 20th:
Celebrate the Chinese New Year– Birmingham Museum of Art
Celebrate the Chinese New Year by creating a unique piece of Chinese art!
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Scholastic Chess Club at Books-A-Million Brookwood Village
In our upstairs Kids Nook. Beginners are welcome, lessons
available, K-12, other mind sport activities are available such as
checkers and GO. Free to attend!
2PM – 5PM
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Monday February 21st:
Presidents Day!
If you’re out of school today, head over to the Birmingham Zoo – it’s the last day to vote for Zoo President. Ballot boxes will be available in the Membership Office and in the ZooEd Classroom for visitors to vote for their favorite animal candidate. Each animal area will nominate a president and vice-president to be on the ballot. The winners will be announced February 22nd.
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Tuesday February 22nd:
MOPS Meeting – Riverchase United Methodist
“Chocolate Tasting” at the Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS) for Expecting
Mothers thru to Mothers with preschoolers at 6:30-8:30 pm at Riverchase Community
Church. RSVP child care with Lynn 664-4531. http://riverchase.cc/mops.php
Together Time – Emmet O’Neal Library
Action-packed storytime The Letter “T”
All ages. 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Storytime – Homewood Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday February 23rd:
Storytime Science – McWane
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your early learner to experience science through literature. Enjoy an enriching story coupled with an intriguing science concept that is sure to spark the curiosity of your child.
COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
10:30am
123 Play With Me – Avondale Library
Avondale is providing a special time and place for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your child. We will have toys, books, and art activities just for you and your child. A special guest will join us each week to answer some of your parenting questions. Don’t delay, call and register you and your child today.
10am
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Today we’ll read a very funny book about a very bad cat, Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel. Join us for a romp through the ABCs with Kitty and the foods she loves and hates. Fun feline activities to follow.
11:oo am
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 – Homewood Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Thursday February 24th:
SNAP – Emmet O’Neal Library
Mardi Gras Costume Party
It’s a Fat Tuesday celebration! Throw on a costume and make your way to a Mardi Gras ball. No registration required.
Grades 3 -6
3:30pm – 4:30pm
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Friday February 25th:
Storytime with Nene – Whole Foods Market
In the Cafe. Snacks, Songs and Storyboards
10:00am
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Saturday February 26th:
Dr Seuss Storytime – All Target Stores
Who Reads, We Read!
Bring the kids to your local Target store to enjoy giveaways, coupons and hear Dr. Seuss favorites
9am – 11am
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic
Pull Back #48 Race Car:
You don’t want to miss this clinic! This race car includes #48 stickers and a pull back motor! Your kids will love it!
10am
Celebrate the Chinese New Year – Birmingham Museum of Art
Celebrate the Chinese New Year by creating a unique piece of Chinese art!
11:00am – 1:00pm
Super Saturday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Please come join us as we read Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers. This is the story of a boy and his penguin, best friends who become separated. After the story we’ll play Pengoloo, a Dr. Toy winner.
11:00am
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Sunday February 27th:
Celebrate the Chinese New Year– Birmingham Museum of Art
Celebrate the Chinese New Year by creating a unique piece of Chinese art!
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Scholastic Chess Club at Books-A-Million Brookwood Village
In our upstairs Kids Nook. Beginners are welcome, lessons
available, K-12, other mind sport activities are available such as
checkers and GO. Free to attend!
2PM – 5PM
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Local Attractions Open Daily!
McWane Science Center:
Itty Bitty Magic City –
The mini-sized Magic City – complete with buildings and factories – encourages young learners to explore new skills as they join the cities’ workforce. By dressing up in a favorite career costume and becoming a steel worker, doctor, pilot scientist or train conductor, preschoolers take one small step into the world around them. While operating cranes, turning gears, pulling pulleys, and building structures – to name just a few of the hands-on activities – children expand their understanding of themselves as they experience how objects behave and how their own actions affect the objects around them. Little explorers are free to navigate this active learning area at their own pace, allowing creativity, fun and discovery to flourish in the Itty Bitty Magic City!
NatureScope – Explore the great outdoors from inside the museum. McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Audubon Society are partnering to create a new exhibit called NatureScope. Explore the science of the birds and the bugs in this new area! Get up close and personal with some resident creepy crawlies! Learn what role insects play in our ecosystem with the decomposition chamber. Meet large bugs including emperor scorpions, a tarantula, and even a giant African millipede!
Animalopolis at the IMAX – ANIMALOPOLIS will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their parents.
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!
