It’s Chili Cookoff Time! One of our most favorite Birmingham Events, sample all sorts of Chili while helping a good cause, The Exceptional Foundation! Check out Birmingham Art Crawl, Story times, and if you’re ready for a little Easter Shopping, Cottontails runs later this week at the BJCC Exhibition Halls!
Have a GREAT Week!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday February 28th:
Birmingham Ballet Sleeping Beauty – BJCC Theatre
This fairy tale delivers a magical adventure! Be enchanted by Princess Aurora, spellbound by fairies and thrilled by valiant Prince Florimund in his battle to overcome the evil spell cast upon his beloved. In her distinctive captivating style, choreographer Cindy Free weaves traditional elements of this favored ballet with fresh innovation of her own – creating for us a magical world of fantasy and possibilities where we can experience happily ever after.
$25.00 / $45.00 Additional fees are applied at Checkout. Prices subject to change.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily.
Showtime – 2pm
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Monday February 29th:
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
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 March 1st:
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 March 2nd:
Tinker Toddlers – Homewood Public Library
This new monthly storytime for ages 5 and under encourages toddlers to explore their world through stories and play.
1:30pm
Family Storytime with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
10:45am
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Thursday March 3rd:
Birmingham Art Crawl – Downtown Birmingham
Art Crawl is a great way to meet local artists and performers, buy and appreciate their work, and be part of the rapidly growing art scene in Birmingham. You also get a chance to shop after-hours in some of downtown Birmingham’s most popular businesses. An estimated 3,000 art enthusiasts attend each month in support of 40+ local artists.
Venues stretch across the historic arts, loft, and theatre districts including galleries, restaurants and bars, downtown businesses and more. Look for the latest edition of Weld for Birmingham on the first Thursday of the month to find the official Birmingham Art Crawl map and to be able to navigate to each location.
5:00 – 9:00 pm, rain or shine.
Downtown Birmingham, Alabama transforms into a walking art gallery full of artists, performers, food and fun!
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Friday March 4th:
Cottontails Arts and Crafts Show – BJCC Exhibition Halls
Are you looking for a one-of-a kind party dress for your little princess? Do you need a personalized Easter basket stuffed with candy, toys, and games? Or, are you shopping to update your home décor or garden accessories? Spring shopping is fun and simple, when new exhibitors join your favorite vendors from Christmas Village to display fresh new ideas and crafts all in the comfort of the Birmingham/Jefferson Convention Complex. New!!! VIP Tickets for Christmas Village Festival 2016 will be available to purchase at the show office for 3 days only! There will be a limit of 2 tickets per adult This is our way of saying thank you for supporting our Cottontail’s show!
Visit the Easter Bunny!
Advance Tickets Only $6.00!
Children 6-12: $2.00
Children under 6 free! (Strollers are allowed on each day of this show)
10am – 8pm
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Saturday March 5th:
Exceptional Foundation, Chili Cookoff – Brookwood Mall Parking Lot
The 12th annual Chili Cook-Off benefitting The Exceptional Foundation will be held in the Brookwood Village parking lot. This is a fun, quirky, outdoor party offering good food, drink and friends at a “come as you are” event. This event has developed a loyal following across a diverse audience base. There seems to be an engaging atmosphere that you can’t quite put your finger on — a unique camaraderie exists amid the tongue in cheek, yet somehow serious, competition between teams who vie for the judges’ and public’s approval in hopes of taking home a trophy for their particular chili recipe. While the sponsors and their teams focus on winning the chili contest, the more than 10,000 attendees from across the Birmingham area wander amid decorated booths enjoying Good People beer, tasting chili and listening to live music at one of the year’s first outdoor events. A kidzone featuring a moonwalk, face painting, clowns and games insures fun for all ages.
$10 in advance. $15 at gate. Children 12 and under FREE
10:30am – 3pm
Cottontails Arts and Crafts Show – BJCC Exhibition Halls
Are you looking for a one-of-a kind party dress for your little princess? Do you need a personalized Easter basket stuffed with candy, toys, and games? Or, are you shopping to update your home décor or garden accessories? Spring shopping is fun and simple, when new exhibitors join your favorite vendors from Christmas Village to display fresh new ideas and crafts all in the comfort of the Birmingham/Jefferson Convention Complex. New!!! VIP Tickets for Christmas Village Festival 2016 will be available to purchase at the show office for 3 days only! There will be a limit of 2 tickets per adult This is our way of saying thank you for supporting our Cottontail’s show!
Visit the Easter Bunny!
Advance Tickets Only $6.00!
Children 6-12: $2.00
Children under 6 free! (Strollers are allowed on each day of this show)
10am – 7pm
Our World Our Library – Homewood Public Library
Join us to learn more about our world as we talk about and celebrate International Women’s Day for the month of March with stories and a special craft.
10:30am
Family Tour, Safari – Birmingham Museum of Art
Join Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?
Art Safari: Hunt for animals, real and imaginary, as they appear in artworks from a variety of cultures and time periods! Discover how people use images of animals symbolically and as decoration for everyday objects.
10:30am
What a Wonderful World Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
First recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, “What a Wonderful World” is a poignant message of hope for people everywhere. With bright, beautiful art, this book is perfect for sharing! This is the special value title of the month, only $7.99, regular price $17.99 (limited time only February 16 through March 28 or while supplies last).
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 March 6th:
Cottontails Arts and Crafts Show – BJCC Exhibition Halls
Are you looking for a one-of-a kind party dress for your little princess? Do you need a personalized Easter basket stuffed with candy, toys, and games? Or, are you shopping to update your home décor or garden accessories? Spring shopping is fun and simple, when new exhibitors join your favorite vendors from Christmas Village to display fresh new ideas and crafts all in the comfort of the Birmingham/Jefferson Convention Complex. New!!! VIP Tickets for Christmas Village Festival 2016 will be available to purchase at the show office for 3 days only! There will be a limit of 2 tickets per adult This is our way of saying thank you for supporting our Cottontail’s show!
Visit the Easter Bunny!
Advance Tickets Only $6.00!
Children 6-12: $2.00
Children under 6 free! (Strollers are allowed on each day of this show)
12pm – 5pm
Harlem Globetrotters – Pete Hanna Center
The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Pete Hanna Center in Birmingham with their most epic tour in history, as the world famous team celebrates its 90th anniversary world tour. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans (subject to availability).
Admission Info:
$96.50 / $76.50 / $44.50 / $34.50 / $28.50
Group tickets available.
Game time 4pm
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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.
