It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
With temperatures this hot, finding something to do indoors this week might be a good idea! The libraries are still packed with fun programming for all ages! Check out the crafting times at Michael’s in Trussville, or make plans to see Bugs Bunny at the McWane Science Center later this week!
Sunday July 12th
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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Monday July 13th:
Tot Time with Mrs Eve – Avondale Regional Library
Storytime designed for 2 to 4 year olds with a parent or caregiver. Includes stories, songs, and lots of fun. 24-hour advance registration required.
10:30am
Dynamic Duo Storytime – Hoover Public Library
Cowboys and Pirates
Summer story time! Perfect for children under the age of four years.
9:30am and 10:30am
Monday Makerspace – Homewood Public Library
From sidekicks to comics to capes, we will be crafting some superhero fun!
3:30pm
Family Fun Night – Springville Road
Join us for fun, games, crafts, and a storytime! The whole family is welcome to participate!
6pm
Passport to Imagination – Michael’s Trussville
Crayon and Water Painting
Join us on an imaginary road trip from the beach to the county fair and beyond, with fun kids’ crafts at each stop. Today’s craft: Crayon and Water Painting. $5.00 per session or 3 for $12. Supplies included.
Class Type: Kids
Instructor Name: Renee
Skill Level: All
Recommended Age: 3 and Up
Supplies Included: Yes
Seats Available: 12
10am
Member Monday – McWane Science Center
As a thank-you to all of our members, McWane Science Center offers Member Mondays.
Every Monday, McWane Science Center members receive extra perks while visiting!
- A Special Gift for kids when checking in at the Ticketing Counter
- 30% Discount on all Really Cool Stuff purchases
- $1 Small Popcorns at the IMAX Concession Stand
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Tuesday July 14th:
Super Family Fun Carnival – Avondale Regional Library
For all readers who have read many, many books this summer and earned a summer reading certificate, it’s time to celebrate. Join us for a cool, indoor carnival at the library. Come and go between 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 24-hour advance registration required.
6pm
Get Rhythm – Emmet O’Neal Library
Everyone gets to play at this percussion extravaganza with John Scalici.
10:30
The Story Ship: Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest – Hoover Public Library
An undersea adventure filled with magic, puppets & laughs. In the Library Theatre
10:30, 2pm and 6:30pm
Explosive Experiments – Homewood Library
You will be blown away by the explosive demonstrations and combustible chaos of Dynamic Education Adventures!
6pm
Family Tours, Flights of Fancy– 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?
Flights of Fancy: Discover fantastical creatures in the exhibition, Between Fantasy and Reality: Frank Fleming, and look for whimsy in the Museum collection!
10:30am
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Wednesday July 15th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee Pensacola
7:05pm
The Story Ship: Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest – Hoover Public Library
An undersea adventure filled with magic, puppets & laughs. In the Library Theatre
10:30 and 2pm
Moore Hero Magic – North Avondale Library
Discover the “Power of Reading” with Magic Man Larry Moore as he presents stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting “Moore.”
1pm
Passport to Imagination – Michaels Trussville
Pinch Pot Monster
Join us on an imaginary road trip from the beach to the county fair and beyond, with fun kids’ crafts at each stop. Today’s craft: Pinch Pot Monster. $5.00 per session or 3 for $12. Supplies included.
Class Type: Kids
Instructor Name: Renee
Skill Level: All
Recommended Age: 3 and Up
Supplies Included: No
Seats Available: 12
10am
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 July 16th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee Pensacola
7:05pm
The Story Ship: Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest – Hoover Public Library
An undersea adventure filled with magic, puppets & laughs. In the Library Theatre
10:30 and 2pm
Iron Giant Percussion – Homewood Public Library
Enjoy a musical performance from this local contemporary ensemble, which uses traditional percussion instruments and found objects to stretch the limits of sound-making. Families welcome!
6pm
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Friday July 17th:
Minions Fun – Barnes and Noble Summit
“Bello!” (That’s how Minions say, “Hello!”) Sign up now for our Minions Fun event. Become a certified Minion and attend Villain-Con in our stores to help search for the most despicable villain to follow. Activities and giveaways round out the fun.
7pm
Special Instructions
Contact our store at 205.298.0665 to sign up. Space and materials are limited!
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee Pensacola
7:05pm
What’s Up Doc – McWane Science Center
Look who took a wrong turn in Albuquerque and wound up at the McWane Science Center.
Meet Bugs Bunny, as seen on Cartoon Network, and enjoy a special celebration full of fun, food and loony tune science at McWane Science Center.
CARTOON NETWORK® Cartoon Network. BUGS BUNNY® and ©Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
ADULTS: $20
CHILDREN: $15
Members get $2 off
6:30pm – 9pm
Passport to Imagination – Michaels Trussville
Join us on an imaginary road trip from the beach to the county fair and beyond, with fun kids’ crafts at each stop. Today’s craft: Tissue Paper Art. $5.00 per session or 3 for $12. Supplies included.
Class Type: Kids
Instructor Name: Renee
Skill Level: All
Recommended Age: 3 and Up
Supplies Included: Yes
Seats Available: 12
10am
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Saturday July 18th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee Pensacola
6:30pm
Shelby County Shindig- Shelby County Arts Council Gallery
This is a non-sanctioned BBQ Cookoff for the Best Ribs, Best Sauce, Chef’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards.
Fun day for the whole family – Good Food, Good Music, Good Time! Visit the Website for more details!
1pm – 7pm
Jedi Training – Hoover Public Library
Hone your skills, use the force and aid the rebellion! Crafts and games for padawans of all ages.
10:30a
Star Wars Saturday – Barnes and Noble Summit
Fans of all ages join us for exclusive products, activities, trivia and for a chance to win a Star Wars character standee. Join a dramatic reading of Star Wars – Shakespeare style. Make a Wookie bookmark. Fun for the whole family!
12p
Kids Club – Michael’s Trussville
Minion Project
Drop in. Take home a completed project. Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun. Ages 3 and up, supplies included.
Class Type: Kids
Instructor Name: Renee
Skill Level: All
Recommended Age: 3 and Up
Supplies Included: Yes
Seats Available: 12
10am
Float Your Boat Summer Festival – Turkey Creek
Come out and join the fun at the 6th annual Float Your Boat Summer Festival at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, on July 18th starting at 11:00 am! This event offers fun for the entire family with games, boat races, a climbing wall, games, living history, environmental education, food, music, and more! Proceeds benefit the Preserve’s Environmental Education Programing, which reaches 10,000 students every year.
11am – 4pm
Tannehill Trade Days
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures
Park admission:
$4.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$3.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$2.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
8am – 4pm
Bart’s Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
This month, Bart has selected John Bemelman Marciano’s Madeline and the Cats of Rome.
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 July 19th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Tennessee Pensacola
3:00pm
Tannehill Trade Days
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures
Park admission:
$4.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$3.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$2.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
8am – 4pm
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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:
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.
