The circus might be rolling out of town but there is still plenty to keep you busy this week!
Will the Groundhog see his shadow this week? Is spring just around the corner or will we have 6 more weeks of winter? Hard to tell which is which anyway these days!
The McWane Science Center is gearing up for it’s Annual Beaker Bash. A fundraiser for the whole family. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, get to it! It’s going to be a great night of fun for the entire family all while raising money for one of our favorite hang outs!
Whatever you choose to do this week we hope it’s great!!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday January 29th:
Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus: Dragons – BJCC
For the first time in circus history, myth and majesty will share the arena during this must-see family event that can only be witnessed at The Greatest Show On Earth®!
Experience circus spectacles so incredible that once again you will believe in the unbelievable! Dragon tribes from the far reaches of the earth are brought together in a single performance, displaying their breathtaking skills in a circus tournament of champions. Each tribe must prove that they have virtues of Courage, Strength, Wisdom and Heart to arouse dragons which appear right before your very eyes! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime family event when The Greatest Show On Earth brings the world together… to bring your family together!
1:00PM
5:00PM
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In January, Bart will be creating colorful dragon puppets in honor of the Chinese New Year.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
1pm
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Monday January 30th:
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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Tuesday January 31st
Critter Tales – Birmingham Zoo
In this class, students will explore different animal topics, enjoy story time, make a craft and go on a train ride and a carousel ride!
A parent/caregiver may not stay with the child.
During this adventure, children will explore their “wild” side as they are introduced to exciting animal topics. Children activities include creating a cool craft, experiencing up-close animal encounters, riding the train and carousel and enjoying other fun activities.
Animal interactions may include mammals, birds, invertebrates, snakes and other reptiles.
Advanced Registration Prices: $12.00/student/class for members or $18.00/student/class for non-members
Same Day Registration: Registrations for a class that are completed on the same day that the class was scheduled will be subject to a $2 charge in addition to the standard class price.
Info Phone: (205) 397-3877
10am – 11:30
Zoo Tots, Scales and Shell the wonderful world of Reptiles – Birmingham Zoo
This intermediate class introduces children to animals in the classroom and out in the Zoo!
A parent/caregiver must stay with the child.
You and your little one are certain to enjoy this adventure as you learn about wildlife in our comfortable classroom environment and on guided tours of the Zoo.
Animal interactions may include mammals, birds, invertebrates, snakes and other reptiles.
Advanced Registration Prices: $8.00/student/class for members or $14.00/student/class for non-members
Same Day Registration: Registrations for a class that are completed on the same day that the class was scheduled will be subject to a $2 charge in addition to the standard class price.
Info Phone: (205) 397-3877
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday February 1st:
Critter Tales – Birmingham Zoo
In this class, students will explore different animal topics, enjoy story time, make a craft and go on a train ride and a carousel ride!
A parent/caregiver may not stay with the child.
During this adventure, children will explore their “wild” side as they are introduced to exciting animal topics. Children activities include creating a cool craft, experiencing up-close animal encounters, riding the train and carousel and enjoying other fun activities.
Animal interactions may include mammals, birds, invertebrates, snakes and other reptiles.
Advanced Registration Prices: $12.00/student/class for members or $18.00/student/class for non-members
Same Day Registration: Registrations for a class that are completed on the same day that the class was scheduled will be subject to a $2 charge in addition to the standard class price.
Info Phone: (205) 397-3877
10am – 11:30
Zoo Tots, Scales and Shell the wonderful world of Reptiles – Birmingham Zoo
This intermediate class introduces children to animals in the classroom and out in the Zoo!
A parent/caregiver must stay with the child.
You and your little one are certain to enjoy this adventure as you learn about wildlife in our comfortable classroom environment and on guided tours of the Zoo.
Animal interactions may include mammals, birds, invertebrates, snakes and other reptiles.
Advanced Registration Prices: $8.00/student/class for members or $14.00/student/class for non-members
Same Day Registration: Registrations for a class that are completed on the same day that the class was scheduled will be subject to a $2 charge in addition to the standard class price.
Info Phone: (205) 397-3877
9:00 am – 9:45 am
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
It’s the day before Groundhog Day! Come out and learn about how groundhogs get their remarkable weather-predicting abilities at today’s Storytime. We’ll read Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub, make groundhog crafts and enjoy some snacks.
11am
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
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Thursday February 2nd:
Alabama Gives Day!
Join thousands of Alabamians in being part of a history making event that aims to raise millions of dollars for hundreds of Alabama nonprofits in just 24 hours. Inspired by other Gives Days in the nation, Alabama Gives Day provides nonprofits an opportunity to showcase the impact of the incredible work they do that helps improve the quality of life for everyone in our state.
Every donation matters. We encourage you to help show Alabama’s unparalleled generosity to the world by making your tax-deductible gift on February 2nd, 2012. Come on Alabama… let’s make history together! Click here for more information.
Ground Hog Day! Birmingham Zoo
Join us for Birmingham Bill’s annual prediction at the Wildlife Stage. Will there be six more weeks of winter or an early spring? If he doesn’t see his shadow, that means an end to winter, if he does then Alabamians will endure six more weeks of winter.
Please come early to place your prediction in the prediction box, make a craft and enjoy hot coco and coffee provided by Red Diamond while supplies last. There will also be photo opportunities before and after the show with Birmingham Bill. Activities start at 9:30am and the show starts at 10am.
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Friday February 3rd:
Story Day with NeNe – Whole Foods
Stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday February 4th:
Beaker Bash – McWane Science Center
Please join us as we embark on a quest to unravel the exciting mysteries of science. Your family is invited on an expedition through the land of dinosaurs, deep under the ocean, into the thick of the jungle, and to galaxies far away. Beaker Bash annually supports McWane Science Center’s educational mission and programs.
$30 Kids, $50 Adults
$150 Family Four Package
$500 Explorer Package
includes six tickets and admission to the V.I.P. lounge
Buy tickets here!
Storytime on the Mountain – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Join Ms. Jerri for Story Time! We will read “Lights Out, Night’s Out” by William Boniface and make an owl mask in the Treehouse. Stick around after Story Time to see one of Ruffner’s nocturnal animal residents up-close! Sponsored by Target.
10am
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In February, Bart will draw inspiration from The Look of Love exhibition to create Valentine’s jewelry boxes fit for tiny treasures.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am
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.
Merry Un-Birthday Tea Party – Irondale Library
You are cordially invited to celebrate the Un-Birthday of Lewis Carroll in Alice in Wonderland Style.
Please join us for crafts, treats and games. Register with the Irondale Public Library
1:30pm
Saturday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Bring your friends to today’s Storytime featuring the book Friends: True Stories of Extraordinary Animal Friendships by Catherine Thimmesh. This book’s photographs of remarkable inter-species friendships are sure to delight you.
11am
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Sunday February 5th:
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In February, Bart will draw inspiration from The Look of Love exhibition to create Valentine’s jewelry boxes fit for tiny treasures.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
1pm
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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: Born to Be Wild, & Flying Monsters.
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.
