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Valentine’s day is less than a week away, if you haven’t made your cards for Children’s hospital, you still have time! Check out which local libraries are participating in the program this year.
Lots of heart filled storytimes happening around town this week, several special events taking place at the Birmingham Zoo, and a fun celebration at the Boutwell Auditorium to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Have a great week!
Sunday February 8th:
American Girls Just Like Me: Baking from the Heart – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Creating something yummy for our tummy and sharing with another is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Gardens. As we explore the story of the 2015 American Girl of the Year, Grace Thomas, an enthusiastic young baker, we’ll learn a little about French culture and bake a delicious treat in honor of Heart Day.
$15 members | $20 non-members
OReilly World of Wheels – BJCC Exhibition Halls
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels is held annually, during the second weekend of February, at the beautiful Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. The show utilizes over 220,000 square feet of exhibition space to put on one of the best and most beautiful custom auto shows in the country.
Child (ages 5 & under) ……… FREE!
Child (ages 6-11) …………….. $5
Adult ……………………….. $18 ($15 at all O’Reilly Auto Parts stores)
11am – 6pm
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Monday February 9th:
Tot Time with Mrs. Eve – Avondale Library
Roses are red, violets are blue, Ihope to see you at Tot Time, too! Please bring your valentines to exchange with all your Tot Time friends! Signed: XOXO, Mrs. Eve. Tot Time is designed for 2 to 4 year olds with a parent or caregiver. 24-hour advance registration is required.
9:30 and 11am
Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Come by the library after school for hot, fresh popcorn and some fairy rescue fun!
3:30pm
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Tuesday February 10th:
Cupids, Candy and Hearts, Oh My – Hoover Public Library
Join us to make valentine crafts and snacks. All ages.
6:30pm
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
This is the story of Very Little Red Riding Hood who is off to her Grandmama’s for a sleepover, and she won’t let anything stand in her way – not even a Wolf.
11am
Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for a unique new Storytime specifically tailored to your one year old!
9:30a and 10:30a
Family Tours, Wear/Where– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the 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?
Wear/Where: Clothing From Around The World will explore self-expression through garments worn in cultures across the globe.
10:30am
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Wednesday February 11th:
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
Wiggleworm Wednesdays– Homewood Public Library
Storytime for all ages! Join us for music, puppets, dancing, and so much more in Storytime with Ms. Mandy. Look in the round auditorium every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for your Storytime pals!
Large groups, we appreciate your call to 205-332-6619 to ensure adequate space.
10:30am
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Thursday February 12th:
Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
We are now featuring two Mommy & Me Story Times with Miss Renee! Due to high demand (and high squish quotient), we are opening availability to create a flexible time schedule that includes all of our eager young patrons (comfortably). You can now choose between two back-to-back Story Times on Thursday mornings; the first begins at 9:30 a.m., the second at 10:30 a.m.
Come by the round auditorium for lots of music, dancing, and of course, the bean-bag song! Miss Rene uses drama, wit, and a hefty dose of fun things to shake to keep your young one entertained and educated.
9:30am and 10:30am
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Friday February 13th:
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Saturday February 14th:
Birmingham Zoo – Multiple Events
Audubon Tom Imhof Zoo Bird Walk
Join the Birmingham Audubon Society and the Birmingham Zoo in a two-hour guided birding trip through the Zoo. The walk begins at the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul’s Children’s Zoo gate and continues into the natural areas of Alabama Wilds. Bird lovers of all ages are invited to bring their binoculars, bird field guides and cameras for an experience like no other!
Great Backyard Bird Count
This annual event unites birdwatchers from across the globe as they track bird species found in their own backyards, parks and local spaces. Hear birdwatching tips from Birmingham Audubon Society experts and take part in bird conservation activities in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul’s Children’s Zoo and Alabama Wilds.
Woo at the Zoo
Join the Birmingham Zoo this Valentine’s Day as we discuss “love” in the animal kingdom at the Birmingham Zoo Auditorium. The Zoo invites you to enjoy animal greetings, wine and desserts, while the Zoo Staff presents an engaging presentation on animal courtship and other interesting factoids.
*Must be 21 years or older to attend
9th Annual Chinese New Years Festival – Boutwell Auditorium
The Birmingham Chinese American community will be showcasing Chinese Dance, Music, Acrobat, KongFu, Chinese Traditional Educational activities, and Chinese Food. The most colorful, rich stage performance will start at 11:30am.
Open ceremony for dragon dance will start at 11am sharp. Doors open at 10:30am; There will be stage performance starts at 11:30am and have a 15 minute intermission for the stage performance; Serve hot food and cold drink. Enjoy this rich, colorful and educational Chinese New Year festival!
$2 for adult, children under 12 is free!
Lowes Build and Grow – Homewood
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build this Sweetheart Picture Holder!
Register your kids for a FREE Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic. Bring the kids to your local Lowe’s every other Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to build a wooden project they get to build and keep.
10am
Kidz Kitchen with the Queen of Hearts – Hoover Public Library
Make some tarts for your sweethearts with the Queen of Hearts as this holiday starts! All ages.
10:30am
Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
Ring in Chinese New Year by making your own movable dragon!
11am – 1pm
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.
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit and Patton Creek
Join us for Valentine’s Day Storytime and activities featuring I Love You Just Like This! There are many ways to say “I love you” – and Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are ready to tell you.
11am
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Sunday February 15th:
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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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: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar
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.
