Birmingham Events Calendar: January 9th - January 16th

I guess we should start this week out by saying “Weather Permitting.”

Looks like the Magic City is gearing up for a bit of a winter storm. Have you bought your milk and bread? Auburn Fans are gearing up for a run at the National Championship and hoping the weather won’t affect their party plans!

It’s going to be a cold week following the storm so we have plenty of indoor activities and storytimes listed for you so you can have a little fun and keep warm too!

Be sure to check this page often throughout the week as it’s constantly updated! We hope you have a fantastic week!

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

Sunday January 9th:

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!
1pm – 3pm

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 10th:

That Puppet Guy – Trussville Public Library
We are excited to welcome Lee Bryan – better known as That Puppet Guy – to our library! He is bringing his “Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show,” which is sure to make you howl with laughter! This is great fun for all ages!
6:30 – 7:30pm

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Tuesday January 11th:

Family Night – Emmet O’Neal Library
The Big, Bad, Little Red, Pig Show
Dinner 5:30, Show 6:00pm
All Ages Welcome

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

Mothers of Preschoolers Meeting – Riverchase Community Church
Expecting Mothers thru to Mothers with preschoolers –
Topic – Sibling Rivalry
6:30pm – 8:30pm
RSVP child care with Lynn 664-4531. http://riverchase.cc/mops.php

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Wednesday January 12th:

After School Special – Emmet O’Neal Library
Dr. Dinosaur – Puppet Show
3:30 – 4:15. Ages 3 and up

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read Dog Loves Books! Find out what happens when Dog opens a bookstore!
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 13th:

Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time – Homewood Library
Storytime fun with a musical twist! All ages welcome.
10:30

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Friday January 14th:

Storytime with Nene – Whole Foods Market
In the Cafe. Snacks, Songs and Storyboards
10:00am

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Saturday January 15th:

Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
Saxaphone Sam and his Snazzy Jazz Band
With a reading of Saxaphone Sam and His Snazzy Jazz Band by Christine M. Schneider, you might be encouraged to start singing a tune and tapping your feet!
11:00am

Super Saturday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for a special No Name-Calling storytime. Featuring One by Kathryn Otoshi and Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes.
11:00am

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Sunday January 16th:

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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!