Hello, February!! Hard to believe how fast we sailed through the first month of the New Year! Ringling Bros is in Birmingham through Sunday night, if you have time to catch a show, do it! Lots of Storytimes, and if you’re a Harry Potter fan check out what’s happening at the Homewood Library this Thursday Night!
Valentines Day is just around the corner, and many local libraries are accepting cards for Children’s Hospital, get those in before it’s too late!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday January 31st:
Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus – BJCC
Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDSSM unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDSSM at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
1pm and 5pm
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Monday February 1st:
Monday Musical, Annie – Homewood Public Library
Join us for popcorn, drinks and a fun sing-along family film from Columbia Pictures!
6pm
Tot Time with Ms Eve, Mardi Gras – Avondale Regional Library
Be prepared to get silly as we celebrate Mardi Gras! Tot Time is geared for 2- to 4-year-olds with an individual caregiver; no groups please. 24-hour advance registration required.
9:30am and 11am
Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am
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Tuesday February 2nd:
Groundhog Day – Birmingham Zoo
All Alabamians want to know: will Birmingham Bill see his shadow or not? Join the Zoo for the annual Groundhog Day prediction in the Birmingham Zoo Auditorium and find out if we’ll have six more weeks of winter. Don’t miss a chance to play kid-friendly games, watch a special Wildlife Show and more.
9am-10am: Games and more
10am-10:30am: Wildlife Show
10:30am: Photo Opportunity with Birmingham Bill
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 February 3rd:
Tinker Toddlers – Homewood Public Library
This new monthly storytime for ages 5 and under encourages toddlers to explore their world through stories and play.
1:30am
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Thursday February 4th:
Harry Potter Book Night, Book of Spells – Homewood Public Library
The whole family is invited to join us for an evening of wizarding fun as we celebrate the magic of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books.
6:30pm
American Girl Girls Just Like Me – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Creating something yummy for our tummy and sharing with another is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Gardens. As we explore the story of Grace Thomas, an enthusiastic young baker, we’ll learn a little about French culture and bake a delicious treat in honor of Heart Day.
For children age 5 and above
Instructor: Robin Geurs
Thursday, February 4 | 3:30-5 p.m.
$20 Members | $25 Non-Members
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Friday February 5th:
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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Saturday February 6th:
Beaker Bash Galactic Road Trip – McWane Science Center
This year’s event will take you out of this world on a Galactic Road Trip through the stars. Visit new planets, meet strange lifeforms and even take a detour into a black hole. Funds raised through Beaker Bash directly support statewide science education programs throughout the year.
5pm – 8pm
10th Annual Chinese New Year Festival – Boutwell Auditorium
The Chinese American community will celebrate Lunar Chinese New Year in Downtown Birmingham Boutwell Auditorium. To showcase ancient articrafts, dance, music and food. Focus on extravaganza colorful stage show and culture booths. Great for K-12 students diversity/Asian educational learning. Come to explore China in Birmingham!
$5 per person, age 12 and under is free
11am – 2:30pm
Family Tour, Terrific Textiles – Birmingham Museum of Art
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?
Terrific Textiles!: Across many different time periods and cultures, textiles have been used for practical, ceremonial, or decorative reasons. Learn more about the art of textiles at the Museum!
10:30am – 11am
Silly Wonderful Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
From bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell comes this funny and tender love letter from a parent to a child. Silly Wonderful You expresses how life is so new and different and filled with love with a little one around. Join us for Storytime and activities
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.
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Sunday February 7th:
American Girl Girls Just Like Me – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Creating something yummy for our tummy and sharing with another is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Gardens. As we explore the story of Grace Thomas, an enthusiastic young baker, we’ll learn a little about French culture and bake a delicious treat in honor of Heart Day.
For children age 5 and above
Instructor: Robin Geurs
Thursday, February 4 | 3:30-5 p.m.
$20 Members | $25 Non-Members
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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.
