We hope you’ve been able to get out and enjoy some of this most beautiful weather! We’ve got a very full calendar this week with lots of Dr Seuss celebrations happening around town, including the opening of the new movie, The Lorax!
There’s a Chili Cookoff, a lake trail walk and plenty of storytimes! Beginning March 1st, you can make a submission to help name the new baby girl Orangutan, at the Birmingham Zoo!
Enjoy your week!
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Sunday February 26th:
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
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
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Monday February 27th:
Holy Inappropriateness! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the ‘Ham today. Make sure to check our list below for fun exhibits happening daily at our local attractions.
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Tuesday February 28th
Zoo Tots – 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.
Special Discount!: Buy 10 classes and receive 10% off your total transaction. That’s equal to receiving one class for free!
Additional Parents/Caregivers and Children for “Zoo Tots”
- Each class registration will allow for one parent/caregiver and one child of the appropriate age to attend class.
- For members, each additional parent/caregiver will be charged $3 upon entrance into the Zoo to attend class.
- For non-members, each additional parent/caregiver will be charged $9 upon entrance into the Zoo to attend class.
- No unpaid children or adults may attend class regardless of whether or not they are participating in the class
In the event of inclement weather, please call (205) 879-0409 for potential class cancellations.
Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday February 29th:
Zoo Tots – 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.
Special Discount!: Buy 10 classes and receive 10% off your total transaction. That’s equal to receiving one class for free!
Additional Parents/Caregivers and Children for “Zoo Tots”
- Each class registration will allow for one parent/caregiver and one child of the appropriate age to attend class.
- For members, each additional parent/caregiver will be charged $3 upon entrance into the Zoo to attend class.
- For non-members, each additional parent/caregiver will be charged $9 upon entrance into the Zoo to attend class.
- No unpaid children or adults may attend class regardless of whether or not they are participating in the class
In the event of inclement weather, please call (205) 879-0409 for potential class cancellations.
Leap Day Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
It only happens once every four years. It’s the Leap Day Storytime! To celebrate leaping, we’ll read Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss. We’ll leap from the Children’s Department to the Toys and Games Department. We’ll have snacks and fun crafts, 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 March 1st:
Mommy and Me – Homewood Public Library
Story time for ages birth-30 months and their lap partner.
10:30am
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Friday March 2nd:
Happy Birthday Dr Suess!
Dr Seuss’s Birthday – McWane Science Center
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish! Discover Seuss Science with exciting programs on Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!
Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members.
Read Across America Day and Dr Seuss Celebation – Pottery Barn Kids
Join Pottery Barn Kids as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of Dr. Suess’s classic stories. All weekend long, the will host storytimes and activities in honor of the author’s spirit and imagination.
4:30pm
Story Day with NeNe – Whole Foods
Stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday March 3rd:
The Exceptional Foundation Chili Cookoff
The Exceptional Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization which provides social and recreational activities to mentally challenged individuals in the Greater Birmingham area. This is the 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off.Enjoy all the chili you can handle.
The Chili Cook-Off is held in The Exceptional Foundation parking lot, which is shared with Homewood Park. Google has a handy map. There are three pedestrian entrances to the event: Front Entrance (Oxmoor Road), Park Entrance (end of the bridge connecting to the park) and Rear Entrance (between the pavilion and Homewood Recreation Center.)
Tickets can be purchased on this site or at The Exceptional Foundation location prior to the event for $10 each. The day of the event, tickets can be bought at the entrance for $15. Children 12 and under are FREE.
10-30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Read Across America Day and Dr Seuss Celebation – Pottery Barn Kids
Join Pottery Barn Kids as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of Dr. Suess’s classic stories. All weekend long, the will host storytimes and activities in honor of the author’s spirit and imagination.
4:30pm
Lake Trail Walk – Oak Mountain State Park
Come out and take a walk around the Lake Trail. Gentle rolling slopes along the edge of the Lake. You never know what we might find. Meet at the Marina Parking Lot on Terrace Drive at 10a.m. Bring some water and wear some good hiking/walking shoes.
Free after admission to Oak Mountain State Park.
WEE Read: Across America – Carmike Summit
In an effort to encourage a love of reading among Birmingham’s youngest citizens, the City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services (DYS) will host its WEE Read: Read Across America Celebration. This event is for K4 to 5th graders.
Those that attend will:
• Receive FREE books (the first 100 youth only)
• Interact with local authors
• Participate in fun activities
• Receive a FREE PASS for you and a parent to attend the Youth First Special Screening of “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax”
Each child registered will receive two (2) tickets, one for them and one for their adult chaperone Each person must have a ticket to enter (adult & child).Tickets will be dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis until all tickets have been disseminated.
9am
Must Pre-register to Attend. Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to reserve tickets for the youth. Info Phone: 205-320-0879
Storytime on the Mountain – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Join Ms. Jerri in the Activity Hall of the Treehouse for the reading of “I am a Big Snake” by Lidia Di Blasi. We’ll make our very own spiral snake craft to take home along with a free copy of the book thanks to our sponsor, Target. Stick around after Story Time and see one of Ruffner’s real snakes up-close!
10am
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In March, Bart will take a cue from an ancient African proverb to construct gold linguist staffs.
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.
Lorax Storytime – Barnes and Noble
In celebration of Dr.Suess’ birthday we will be reading The Lorax. Come and join us for activities and learn how you can be green.
11am
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Sunday March 4th:
Read Across America Day and Dr Seuss Celebation – Pottery Barn Kids
Join Pottery Barn Kids as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of Dr. Suess’s classic stories. All weekend long, the will host storytimes and activities in honor of the author’s spirit and imagination.
4:30pm
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In March, Bart will take a cue from an ancient African proverb to construct gold linguist staffs.
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!
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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.
