It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Packers, Steelers or Commercials? We’re sure many of you will be busy tonight with parties but we’ve got you covered for the rest of the week. 123 Play with me is back at Avondale Library and the O’Reilly World of Wheels will be rolling through town this weekend. The first 200 kids through the door each day get a free hot wheels, so if you’re going, go early!
Don’t forget that you can still make a Valentines for Children’s hospital, find out where to go on our list of local libraries that are participating. Stay warm and have a wonderful week!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday February 6th:
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 January 7th:
Storytime – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Nature inspires creativity in children by engaging a full range of the senses. During Story Time we will stimulate the imagination by reading themed books about nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors. After the story, we make a craft that reflects the theme of the day. This program encourages a child’s limitless imagination. We will gather in the Tree Top Visitor Center’s Activity Hall for this Story Time adventure.
10am
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Tuesday February 8th:
MOPS Meeting –
“Controlling Emotions” topic 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 “R”
All ages. 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Family Night – Emmet O’Neal Library
Fun with drummer Mark Seymour
All Ages
Dinner 5:30pm – Show 6:00pm
Storytime – Homewood Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday February 9th:
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
Love is in the air today as we read Henry In Love by Peter McCarty. This delightfully illustrated book tells the story of Henry, a quiet cat and Chloe, an outspoken rabbit and the blueberry muffin that brings them together.
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 10th:
SNAP – Emmet O’Neal Library
Alice in Wonderland
Grades 3 -6
3:30pm – 5:10pm
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Friday February 11th:
Storytime with Nene – Whole Foods Market
In the Cafe. Snacks, Songs and Storyboards
10:00am
O’Reilly World of Wheels – BJCC
Hey Kids! 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.
Meet Nathan Kress who plays Freddie on the hit Nickelodeon show iCarly. Nathan will be at the show meeting fans and signing autographs Saturday Only from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Show Time – 15pm – 10pm – Buy Tickets
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Saturday February 12th:
Valentines with the Animals – Birmingham Zoo
Make a valentine for your favorite animal at the Zoo. Come to the ZooEd Classroom between 1pm and 4pm to create a valentine that will be displayed by the keepers in the animal areas. This activity is inlucded in the price of admission so come celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Zoo!
Fancy Nancy’s Butterfly Ball – Hoover Library
Put on your butterfly wings and practice your bonjours for a morning of butterfly crafts and games. Call 444-7833 to register until Feb. 11.
10:30am
O’Reilly World of Wheels
Hey Kids! 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.
10am- 10pm – Buy Tickets
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic
Music Box – This kit makes a great Valentine’s Day gift and is even more fun to build! Lift the heart-shaped lid and the music plays!
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 out and join us for a reading of Ruby Valentine Saves the Day by Laurie Friedman. Find out if Ruby can save Valentine’s Day when an epic snowstorm threatens to ruin it. We’ll have valentines to make and good things to eat.
11:00am
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Sunday February 13th:
Little Naturalists Series – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Do you have fond memories of playing in the woods and want to share that wonder with your children? Or, if you missed out on nature experiences when you were young, now is your chance to experience the joy. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center provides a safe haven for youthful exploration for kids and adults alike. Each month, we will focus on a different topic, sparking interest and inspiring curiosity. Bring your budding naturalist to the mountain and let’s explore!
•$3/ $2 (member) •All children must be accompanied by an adult. •Suited for K – 2nd grade. •Drop-ins welcome.
2pm
O’Reilly World of Wheels
Hey Kids! 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.
Noon – 7pm – Buy Tickets
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!
