The groundhog has spoken and it looks like another 6 weeks of winter. It’s hard to decide if we’ve actually had the first 6 weeks yet with as nice and warm as it’s been! We hope you’ve been able to get outside and enjoy some of your favorite parks!
Valentine’s Day is getting close and many of the libraries are still accepting and/or allowing you to come in and make a card for the patients at Children’s hospital. For a complete list of participating libraries go here.
Lego Mini Build and lots of fun classes going on at the zoo this week!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday February 5th:
M-Studio for Kids – Birmingham Museum of Art
Picture a Pillow
What can you design on a quilt-inspired, hand-made pillow? Using paint, fabric, and the Museum’s exhibition, Celebrate Life: The Art of Chris Clark, participants will honor Chris Clark’s artistic legacy through the vibrant, inventive images they create.
Studio Instructor: Carrie McGrann 10AM-11:30AM
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In January, Bart will be creating colorful dragon puppets in honor of the Chinese New Year.
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 6th:
Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Come join us for Monday Movie! We will have popcorn and juice for kids who attend!
3:30 -5pm
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Tuesday February 7th
LEGO Mini Build – Riverchase Galleria
Hockey Player
Begins at 5:00pm until supplies last
Critter Tales: Meerkats – 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
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.
Advanced Registration Prices: $8.00/student/class for members or $14.00/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
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Babes in the Zoo, Slithery Snakes – Birmingham Zoo
A parent/caregiver must stay with their child.
This 30 minute class is a great way to introduce children to the signs, sounds, smells and even the feel of animals in a safe environment. Age appropriate activities will also be incorporated into each class.
9am – 9:30am
Advanced Registration Prices: $6.00/student/class for members or
$12.00/student/class for non-members
Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday February 8th:
Babes in the Zoo, Slithery Snakes – Birmingham Zoo
A parent/caregiver must stay with their child.
This 30 minute class is a great way to introduce children to the signs, sounds, smells and even the feel of animals in a safe environment. Age appropriate activities will also be incorporated into each class.
9am – 9:30am
Advanced Registration Prices: $6.00/student/class for members or
$12.00/student/class for non-members
Critter Tales: Meerkats – 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
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.
Advanced Registration Prices: $8.00/student/class for members or $14.00/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
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for today’s Llama Llama Misses Mama Storytime. Kids and parents love Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama stories, and you will too. Plus, we’ll have llama crafts, Cafe treats, and we’ll play on NOOK Tablet 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 9th:
The Tween Zone – Vestavia Hills Library
Come play Valentine’s Day bingo and win “sweet” prizes! Make sure to register by calling us.
The Tween Zone meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Grades 4th – 6th
***For every friend your child brings, your child and their friend will receive 5 entry slips to use during our Summer 2012 Reading Program.
3:30 – 4:30
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Friday February 10th:
O’Reilly World of Wheels – BJCC
Meet Billy the Exterminator. Back by popular demand! Billy will be at the show meeting fans and signing autographs. Friday Only
Meet Von Hot Rod, West Coast Pin Striper and “Master of the Fine Line”! Hot Rod will be at the show pin striping items for the public. ALL WEEKEND!
Come and meet SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob will be meeting his fans and taking Souvenir Photos. ALL WEEKEND! (Due to the nature of the costume, Sponge Bob must take frequent short breaks)
The First 200 kids through the door EACH DAY receive a FREE Hot Wheels. Race your car for FREE on the Hot Wheels Drag Track. Sponsored by the Alabama Hot Wheels Club. ALL WEEKEND!
Don’t miss the most exciting Extreme Bike team around! “On the Edge” Bike Stunt Team. An annual favorite, “On the Edge” will perform their thrilling bicycle and motorcycle stunts. ALL WEEKEND!
* Due to time constraints and large crowds, paid admission to the show does NOT guarantee you an autograph from the celebrity.
Child (ages 5 & under) – FREE!
Child (ages 6-11) – $ 5
Adult – $16
Tickets will be on sale at the door, plus…Get DISCOUNTED tickets and AVOID WAITING in long lines at the door: Advance discount Tickets for Adults can be purchased at all O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Save $2.00 on every Adult ticket in Birmingham. Children’s tickets are available for the regular price.
Story Day with NeNe – Whole Foods
Stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday February 11th:
Valentine’s for the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Kids can bring a valentine for their favorite animal or make one in the ZooEd Classroom at the Zoo. Then, the keepers will distribute the valentines to the animals. It’s a great way to spread the love at the Zoo!
1pm – 4pm
Family Yoga benefiting Heart Gallery Alabama – Villager Yoga
Join us for a special Valentine’s Day class. We will create valentines for each other and explore a heart meditation to feel the love radiate. Partial proceeds from this class will benefit the Heart Gallery of Alabama which helps foster children in our state find forever families. For ages 2 and up.
$15 per parent/child combo $5 per additional parent or child Registration not necessary
Info Phone: 205.262.2012
9:30a – 10:15a
O’Reilly World of Wheels – BJCC
Meet Billy the Exterminator. Back by popular demand! Billy will be at the show meeting fans and signing autographs. Friday Only
Meet Bella Thorne who plays CeCe Jones on Disney’s hit show Shake It Up! Bella will be at the show meeting fans and signing autographs Saturday only, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Meet Von Hot Rod, West Coast Pin Striper and “Master of the Fine Line”! Hot Rod will be at the show pin striping items for the public. ALL WEEKEND!
Come and meet SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob will be meeting his fans and taking Souvenir Photos. ALL WEEKEND! (Due to the nature of the costume, Sponge Bob must take frequent short breaks)
The First 200 kids through the door EACH DAY receive a FREE Hot Wheels. Race your car for FREE on the Hot Wheels Drag Track. Sponsored by the Alabama Hot Wheels Club. ALL WEEKEND!
Don’t miss the most exciting Extreme Bike team around! “On the Edge” Bike Stunt Team. An annual favorite, “On the Edge” will perform their thrilling bicycle and motorcycle stunts. ALL WEEKEND!
* Due to time constraints and large crowds, paid admission to the show does NOT guarantee you an autograph from the celebrity.
Child (ages 5 & under) – FREE!
Child (ages 6-11) – $ 5
Adult – $16
Tickets will be on sale at the door, plus…Get DISCOUNTED tickets and AVOID WAITING in long lines at the door: Advance discount Tickets for Adults can be purchased at all O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Save $2.00 on every Adult ticket in Birmingham. Children’s tickets are available for the regular price.
Hoo’s Your Valentine? – Ruffner Mountain
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Make a card for someone you care about. We will have all the materials and supplies. You just need to bring your creativity! Besides making cards for your human friends, consider making one for Ruffner’s education animal friends as well. The cards for the animals will be displayed for everyone to see! Also, meet a special guest, our resident screech owl, who will make several appearances throughout the day.
10am – 2pm (come and go)
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.
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Sunday February 12th:
O’Reilly World of Wheels – BJCC
Meet Billy the Exterminator. Back by popular demand! Billy will be at the show meeting fans and signing autographs. Friday Only
Meet Von Hot Rod, West Coast Pin Striper and “Master of the Fine Line”! Hot Rod will be at the show pin striping items for the public. ALL WEEKEND!
Come and meet SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob will be meeting his fans and taking Souvenir Photos. ALL WEEKEND! (Due to the nature of the costume, Sponge Bob must take frequent short breaks)
The First 200 kids through the door EACH DAY receive a FREE Hot Wheels. Race your car for FREE on the Hot Wheels Drag Track. Sponsored by the Alabama Hot Wheels Club. ALL WEEKEND!
Don’t miss the most exciting Extreme Bike team around! “On the Edge” Bike Stunt Team. An annual favorite, “On the Edge” will perform their thrilling bicycle and motorcycle stunts. ALL WEEKEND!
* Due to time constraints and large crowds, paid admission to the show does NOT guarantee you an autograph from the celebrity.
Child (ages 5 & under) – FREE!
Child (ages 6-11) – $ 5
Adult – $16
Tickets will be on sale at the door, plus…Get DISCOUNTED tickets and AVOID WAITING in long lines at the door: Advance discount Tickets for Adults can be purchased at all O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Save $2.00 on every Adult ticket in Birmingham. Children’s tickets are available for the regular price.
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.
