Bundle Up Birmingham Moms! It’s going to be a cold week! Lots of fun happening indoors this week at your local libraries.. You have through Monday to catch the Star Wars fun at the McWane Science Center. If you want to brave the chilly weather, you can get 1/2 price admission to the Birmingham Zoo on Monday by bringing any non-perishable or canned food item.
Have a GREAT week!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday January 17th:
Star Wars Family Weekend – McWane Science Center
Bring the whole family to McWane Science Center for the Star Wars Family Weekend. This three day event includes out-of this-world education activities, costume contests and daily screenings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Find your inner Jedi knight! Come in costume and get a special discount.
BrickFair 2016
LEGO models, displays and winding trains sprawled out over 58,000 square feet. BrickFair brings together adult fans of LEGO from across the USA (and Canada, and a few other countries) to show off their projects, great and small, and to share their passion for LEGO – the most awesome toy – ever. LEGO fan festivals like BrickFair are great fun for the whole family! Join in a game or two – maybe win a LEGO set. Vendors will be offering all things LEGO, including shirts, hats, minifigures, custom-molded weapons, unique models, keychains and… really… everything you never imagined.
11am – 4pm
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Monday January 18th:
Star Wars Family Weekend – McWane Science Center
Bring the whole family to McWane Science Center for the Star Wars Family Weekend. This three day event includes out-of this-world education activities, costume contests and daily screenings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Find your inner Jedi knight! Come in costume and get a special discount.
1/2 Price Admission – Birmingham Zoo
In the spirit of service this holiday, bring any non-perishable or canned food item and receive half-price admission to the Zoo during the United Way Canned Food Drive*. While you’re here, watch a sea lion demonstration, experience a pelican feeding, take a ride on the Red Diamond Express** and carousel** and much more! *Limit one per guest. **Additional cost.
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Tuesday January 19th:
Family Fun Night – Avondale Library
It’s time to grab your sunglasses, put on your summer attire, and lay out on your beach towel as you join us for our 3rd annual January Beach Bash! It’s fun in the cool winter sun Avondale style. 24-hour advance registration appreciated.
6:30pm
Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon
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Wednesday January 20th:
LEGO Club – Springville Road Library
Visit the library to build a masterpiece! We’re meeting once a month to so who can build the fastest, tallest, and best. All blocks provided. No need to bring your own!
4pm
Get Rhythm with John Scalici – Springville Road Library
Drum roll please… Join drum circle leader John Scalici for an afternoon of percussion fun as we “Get Rhythm.” No experience is required to participate and a limited number of instruments will be provided. Ba-dum-DUM! This program is made possible by a Hillcrest Foundation grant.
4pm
Wiggleworm Wednesdays – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mandy for our weekly all-ages storytime filled with music, wiggling and fun!
10:30am
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Thursday January 21st:
Storyday with Nay Nay – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime. Children ages three and under and a parent or caregiver are invited to shake their beanbags and listen to this amazing storyteller!
9:30 and 10:30
Paw Patrol Party – Homewood Public Library
No job is too big and no pup is too small! Join Ryder and some of our favorite Homewood Community Helpers for a night of Paw Patrol fun.
6:30pm
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Friday January 22nd:
Stuffed Animal Sleepover – North Shelby Library
Break out your favorite jammies and head to the library for a fun storytime and craft. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, who will enjoy a very special sleepover at the library. Come back the next day to pick up your animal friend and see what they did all night at the library. Registration required. All ages welcome.
4:30pm
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Saturday January 23rd:
Celebrate 75 Years with Dumbo – Homewood Public Library
Dumbo turns 75 years old this year, and so does Homewood Public Library! Celebrate with Dumbo and friends for a fun-filled morning of circus delight!
10:30am
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 January 24th:
Birds of Prey, Masters of the Skies – Alabama Wildlife Center Oak Mtn.
Callaway Gardens, Guest Speaker. Refreshments are offered at 12:30 pm in the AWC observation room followed by the programs at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm in the auditorium. Due to popular demand we are offering two programs, both of which will feature live birds “on the glove” from the Callaway Gardens Birds of Prey Program. Birds of prey are truly masters of the skies. They have keen eyesight, sharp talons and are adept hunters of both birds and animals and, fortunately for us, Alabama is home to several species. During this program you will learn their various features, adaptations and field marks to help you identify them in the field. Bring your children & camera to capture the moment!
12:30 Refreshments available in Observation Room 1:00 First of two programs in Auditorium 3:00 Second of two programs in Auditorium
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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: Star Wars the Force Awakens, Ocean Oasis, Journey to Space
Birmingham Zoo:
The Birmingham Zoo offers a variety of daily activities from Giraffe and Pelican Feedings to Bird Tours and Lion Training. For a daily schedule of whats happening at the Zoo, visit their site.
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.