It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Lots of fun happening this week at the local Libraries, story times, LEGO’s, and a Beach Bash to make you forget about the cold weather we’re having here.
If you like Bull Riding, check out Shelby County Extreme Bull Riding this Saturday or Sunday. A new exhibit opens at the McWane Science Center that’s sure to keep you entertained!
Have a great week!
Sunday January 25th:
Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus XTREME – BJCC
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth ®. Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals! It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros. ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME ! It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family! Get your tickets today!
Tickets Information
$16 – $76 plus fees
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily.
11am and 3pm
Repticon Reptile and Exotic Pet Show – Zamora Shrine Temple
Repticon Birmingham is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone!
10am – 4pm
Adults – $10, Children (5-12) – $5, Under 5 – Free
Visit our website for special offers on 2-day and VIP tickets
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Monday January 26th:
Tot Time with Mrs. Eve – Avondale Library
It’s a Winnie the Pooh Celebration! Join us as we share stories and songs celebrating our very good and wise friend, Winnie the Pooh. 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
Family Fun Night, Beach Bash – 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 2nd Annual January Beach Bash! It’s fun in the cool winter sun Avondale style.
Free but registration is required.
6:30pm
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Tuesday January 27th:
LEGO: Let’s Make it Happen – Hoover Public Library
Lego program for grades 1-3. Registration begins Jan. 9.
4:30pm
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime, activities and lots of fun. We can’t wait to see you!
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 January 28th:
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 January 29th:
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 January 30th:
Shelby County Extreme Bull Riding – Shelby County Exhibition Center
The Shelby County Extreme Bulls is a professional bull riding competition. Each night bull riders from across the country try to ride the rankest bulls alive to compete for thousands of dollars and a gold buckle! The event is indoors and heated for you comfort. A full concessions stand, seating, and restroom facility’s are on site. This event is family friendly and is hands down the greatest show on dirt! Each night of competition you should expect to see Pyrotechnics, Fog, Lights, great music and a bull riding competition that will blow your socks off! Don’t let me forget….. You will also be entertained by one of the funniest men alive, Professional Funny Man Jake Wilcox. You should also expect to see some of the same Bulls and Riders as seen on the PBR Built Ford Tough Series. Trust me…. YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS!
$15.00 Adults (over the age of 12) $10.00 Kids (ages 5-12) KIDS 4 AND UNDER ARE FREE
The event Starts each night (Fri. and Sat.) at 7:30 P.M. and usually last around 2 hours.
Bull Fest – Blount County-Oneonta Agir Center
No other sporting event in the world combines the drama and danger of bull riding. Bucking bulls may weigh nearly a ton, yet have surprising agility. Most have bad tempers and often it’s after bucking down the cowboy that the most danger occurs…when the bull tries to go romping and stomping over the top of him. Bull riding may appear more a matter of endurance than anything. Not so. Courage, physical fitness, a keen sense of balance, and superior mental attitude are the qualities demanded. Watch how the rider uses his free arm, jerking and thrusting to counter the bull’s spins and lunges; how the rider lunges his own body forward as though to jump over his riding hand, and moves his feet forward to keep grabbing a new hold.
Tickets Day of Event/At the Door
Adults, $15
Kids (6-12), $10
Kids (0-5), Free
Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. each evening. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Storytime Live – Hoover Public Library
Stories, songs, poetry, puppetry and more for ages 3 and up. Groups must register.
10:30am
PJ Storytime – Hoover Public Library
Wear your pajamas to this storytime! Kids of all ages can enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and a bedtime snack.
6:30pm
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Saturday January 31st:
GRAND OPENING! Mindbender Mansion – McWane Science Center
Mister E. and the Mindbender Society invite you to enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Adults and children alike will enjoy exercising their minds as they try to master each of the 40 individual brain teasers and the five group activities in this fun and unconventional new exhibit.
Shelby County Extreme Bull Riding – Shelby County Exhibition Center
The Shelby County Extreme Bulls is a professional bull riding competition. Each night bull riders from across the country try to ride the rankest bulls alive to compete for thousands of dollars and a gold buckle! The event is indoors and heated for you comfort. A full concessions stand, seating, and restroom facility’s are on site. This event is family friendly and is hands down the greatest show on dirt! Each night of competition you should expect to see Pyrotechnics, Fog, Lights, great music and a bull riding competition that will blow your socks off! Don’t let me forget….. You will also be entertained by one of the funniest men alive, Professional Funny Man Jake Wilcox. You should also expect to see some of the same Bulls and Riders as seen on the PBR Built Ford Tough Series. Trust me…. YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS!
$15.00 Adults (over the age of 12) $10.00 Kids (ages 5-12) KIDS 4 AND UNDER ARE FREE
The event Starts each night (Fri. and Sat.) at 7:30 P.M. and usually last around 2 hours.
Bull Fest – Blount County-Oneonta Agir Center
No other sporting event in the world combines the drama and danger of bull riding. Bucking bulls may weigh nearly a ton, yet have surprising agility. Most have bad tempers and often it’s after bucking down the cowboy that the most danger occurs…when the bull tries to go romping and stomping over the top of him. Bull riding may appear more a matter of endurance than anything. Not so. Courage, physical fitness, a keen sense of balance, and superior mental attitude are the qualities demanded. Watch how the rider uses his free arm, jerking and thrusting to counter the bull’s spins and lunges; how the rider lunges his own body forward as though to jump over his riding hand, and moves his feet forward to keep grabbing a new hold.
Tickets Day of Event/At the Door
Adults, $15
Kids (6-12), $10
Kids (0-5), Free
Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. each evening. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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!
Abstract Art
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
New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers introduces a new cast of oval, mischievous creatures who prove that standing apart can be accomplished even when standing together. Cute and simple – Join us!
11am
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Sunday February 1st:
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.
