Looks like another chance for some wintry weather headed our way so make sure to check before heading out to any of these events scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Robots + Us exhibit officially opened this weekend at the McWane Science Center. Make sure to head down there and check it out.
Have a great week and Stay Warm!!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday February 9th:
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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Monday February 10th:
Monday Movie – Homewood Library
Join us for a cool movie and some hot popcorn!
3:30pm
Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
Bring your wiggles and your giggles and your death defying nerve, because the circus is coming to town. Join us as we celebrate with a circus of our own—Tot Time style.Geared for 2 to 4 years olds with a caregiver. 24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
9:30am
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Tuesday February 11th:
Project Valentine – Hoover Public Library
Create cards, make crafts and eat cookies. All ages
6:30
DEA Critter Tales – Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
A light supper will be served from 6:00 – 6:30 pm, followed by a program featuring two live animal stories. Come see our surprise visitors! Please call 205-978-0155 to register or visit the website to sign up- www.vestavialibrary.org.
6pm
Family Tours – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join us for an in-gallery family experience! Children aged 3 – 8 and their adult companions are invited to join Museum educators to explore our collection, discover activities that make looking at art fun and exciting, and create new family memories about art.
No reservations required. Family Tours are also available by appointment for groups of 10 or more children aged 3 – 8. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 205.254.2964.
10:30am
Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am
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Wednesday February 12th:
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 – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for a reading of Pete the Cat’s new adorable book Valentine’s Day Is Cool. Afterwards, we will enjoy making special valentines to take home.
11am
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Thursday February 13th:
Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Story Time for our younger patrons (birth to 30 mo.) and their lap partner.
10:30
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Friday February 14th:
Science of Valentines Day – McWane Science Center
Join us for some fun experiments to help celebrate the science of Valentine’s Day. Write a secret message, learn about the electricity of “love”, and make your own love potion!
Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
Museum Admission:
$13 Adults
$9 Kids ages 2-12
$12 Seniors 65+
Under 2 Free
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Saturday February 15th:
Big Machines Day – McWane Science Center
Get your motors running and head over to McWane Science Center for a truckload of fun. Spend a constructive day getting up close and personal with some big machines including backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, loaders, dozers and cranes! Learn the science of simple machines and participate in fun building programs throughout the day.
Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
Museum Admission:
$13 Adults
$9 Kids ages 2-12
$12 Seniors 65+
Under 2 Free
Great Backyard Bird Count – Birmingham Zoo
This annual event united 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 Children’s Zoo and Alabama Wilds.
10am – 2pm
Columbiana Cowboy Day – City of Columbiana
6th Annual Columbiana Cowboy Day Events start at 10:00 am
Join us for Live Music, Vendors, Chili Cook-Off, Roping Demonstrations, Blacksmiths, Farriers, Wild West Shootout (12:00 pm) and Parade (1:00 pm)
Bart’s Books – Birmigham Museum of Art
Bart’s Books is a storytelling program for children ages 3-8 and their adult companions. Bart selects a new book and related work of art each month that he thinks kids will enjoy. This month, Bart has selected My Best Friend is Sharp as a Pencil by Hanoch Piven.
11am
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! Make a medallion inspired by our Wedgewood Collection!
11am – 1pm
Cartoon and Cereal – Homewood Public Library
Saturday morning cartoons and cereal.
10am – 6pm
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
February is Black History Month. Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson.
11am
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Sunday February 16th:
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: Rocky Mountain Express, Great White Shark
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.
