MLK Day is tomorrow, check out Barnes and Noble at the Summit for a special storytime! McWane Science Center has the Itty Bitty Magic City back up with an expanded “Tot Spot” that is for 2 and under only! If you are doing a little shopping at the Shops at Grand River your kids can get a special treat with the Backyardigans or Dora and Diego, someething that will make shopping a little more fun for them!
Make sure to check back here throughout the week, we update the calendar as we learn of new events! Have a fantastic week!!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday January 16th:
Shops at Grand River –
Dora The Explorer & Diego
– Magic City Face Art
– Dr. B. Looney Balloon Artist
1pm – 5pm
Barts Art Cart, Spin Your Own Work of Art – Birmingham Museum of Art
Take inspiration from the Museum’s current exhibition, Spiral: Perspectives on an African-American Art Collective, and come spin your own work of art!
11:00am – 1:00pm
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 17th:
Shops at Grand River
– The Backyardigans
– Magic City Face Art
– Dr. B. Looney Balloon Artist
1pm – 5pm
Special MLK Day Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
11:00am
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Tuesday January 18th:
Sippin’ with the Fishes – McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center is teaming up with Black Warrior Riverkeeper for a FUNdraising event called ‘Sippin with the Fishes’ on Tuesday January 18, 2011. Guests are invited to experience the aquarium after dark, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks including SweetWater beer. Then, head to the IMAX® Dome Theater, learn about Black Warrior Riverkeeper from Nelson Brooke and watch the Wild Ocean film come alive on the largest movie screen in the state.
Tickets:
$20, Adults
Ticket includes Wild Ocean IMAX®, open bar, hors d’ouvres, and parking.
Must be 21 & up to attend
Together Time – Emmet O’Neal Library
Action-packed storytime with Ms. NayNay.
All ages. 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Storytime – Homewood Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday January 19th:
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read Goldilicious!
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 January 20th:
Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time – Homewood Library
Storytime fun with a musical twist! All ages welcome.
10:30
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Friday January 21st:
Scrapbook Crop Fundraiser By MOPS of Riverchase Community Church
Table space, door prizes, tools, mini-class, a meal and snacks;
$20 per session ($15 if paid in advance) or $45 for 3 sessions. For more info or
registration contact Andrea at mrs@bensteed.com or 908-9959
5pm – 11pm
Storytime with Nene – Whole Foods Market
In the Cafe. Snacks, Songs and Storyboards
10:00am
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Saturday January 22nd:
Kidz Kitchen – Hoover Library
Reveal your inner chef by decorating your very own chef’s hat and creating delicious snacks. Call 444-7833 to register Jan. 7-21.
10:30am
Scrapbook Crop Fundraiser By MOPS of Riverchase Community Church
Table space, door prizes, tools, mini-class, a meal and
snacks; $20 per session ($15 if paid in advance) or $45 for 3 sessions. For more
info or registration contact Andrea at mrs@bensteed.com or 908-9959
9am – 3pm or 3pm – 10pm
Barts Art Cart, Spin Your Own Work of Art – Birmingham Museum of Art
Take inspiration from the Museum’s current exhibition, Spiral: Perspectives on an African-American Art Collective, and come spin your own work of art!
11:00am – 1:00pm
Super Saturday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Please join us as we read Hugless Douglas! All Douglas wants is a hug!
11:00am
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Sunday January 23rd:
Barts Art Cart, Spin Your Own Work of Art – Birmingham Museum of Art
Take inspiration from the Museum’s current exhibition, Spiral: Perspectives on an African-American Art Collective, and come spin your own work of art!
11:00am – 1:00pm
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!
