Birmingham Events Calendar: July 17th – 24th

Summer Reading programs may be winding down but there is still plenty to do!

Keeping in the spirit of Ice Cream Month, check out “ice Cream Sunday” going on at the Homewood Public Library. The always popular Roger Day will be at the Hoover Library this week and the Harry Potter Read-A-Thon will be going on at Emmet O’ Neal in Mountain Brook.

Don’t forget Pepper Place, you know you want some fresh fruits and veggies, and this week there will be a special treat if you’re a Potter Fan!

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

Sunday July 17th:

Ice Cream Sunday – Homewood Library
July is National Ice Cream Month! So, get out of the heat and have a bit of ice cream on us.
3pm – 5pm

Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
American Flags

Show your patriotism by creating a colorful flag with Bart! The Museum offers a fun and free drop-in art program for kids and families! 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 July 18th:

Movie Matinee – North Shelby Library
Despicable Me
All Ages. Snacks Served. No
Registration Required.

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Tuesday July 19th:

Indian Dance with Pia Sen– Homewood Public Library
We are very excited to have founder and director of the dance group Notinee, Pia Sen, demonstrate traditional Indian dance for us. Prepared to be wowed
10:30pm

Summer Reading Finale, Roger Day– Hoover Public Library
The ultra-popular Roger Day is back with a jam-packed musical concert that encourages kids to SING LOUD, JUMP HIGH and DREAM BIG in the Library Theatre!
10:30am, 1:30pm and 6:30pm

Storytelling with Balloons – Bessemer Library
Dewayne Reynolds will dazzle everyone with his unique storytelling style using balloons as costumes and story props. This storytime is full of fun, interaction, and laughs!
11am

World Tales – Emmet O’Neal Library
Hobey Ford and his Goldenrod Puppets present “World Tales.”
All ages. No registration required.
10:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Free or Discounted Movies
Amstart Alabaster – Shrek 3
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Gulliver’s Travels
Regal Trussville – Gulliver’s Travel  and How to Train your Dragon
Edge 12 – Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius – Night at the Museum

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Wednesday July 20th:

Summer Reading Finale, Roger Day – Hoover Public Library
The ultra-popular Roger Day is back with a jam-packed musical concert that encourages kids to SING LOUD, JUMP HIGH and DREAM BIG in the Library Theatre!
10:30am and 1:30pm

Storytime Science – McWane
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your early learner to experience science through literature. Enjoy an enriching story coupled with an intriguing science concept that is sure to spark the curiosity of your child.
COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
10:30am

Wild Wednesdays – McWane Science Center
Included in the cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
Bring your little animals for Wild Wednesdays every week this summer. On these special days, your family can take a walk on the wild side and learn about animals from around the world during different programs throughout the day. Join us for the daily line up of educational programs and then roam through the museum in between programs.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
10:30 AM: WILD ABOUT ART
(Recommended for ages Kindergarten and younger)
11:30 AM: Science on the WILD side
1:30 PM: Gulf Tank Feeding in the Aquarium
3:30 PM: WILD About Animals

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Walter the Farting Dog is at it again, and he smells worse than before. Can you guess why he’s banned from the beach? Afterwards, we can play in our Toys and Games Department and create some arts and crafts.
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

Free or Discounted Movies
Amstart Alabaster – Shrek 3
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Gulliver’s Travels
Regal Trussville – Gulliver’s Travel  and How to Train your Dragon
Edge 12 – Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius – Night at the Museum

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Thursday July 21st:

Summer Reading Finale, Roger Day – Hoover Public Library
The ultra-popular Roger Day is back with a jam-packed musical concert that encourages kids to SING LOUD, JUMP HIGH and DREAM BIG in the Library Theatre!
10:30am and 1:30pm

Thursday at the Plaza – Hoover Public Library
Make music with drummer John Scalici in a community-wide “jam session.” Instruments provided! Free fun for the whole family!
6:30pm

Free and Discounted Movies
Carmike Summit – Monsters V. Aliens

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Friday July 22nd:

Harry Potter Read a Thon – Emmet O’Neal Library
6 AM — Harry Potter Read-a-Thon begins with two men appearing out of nowhere, a few yards apart in a narrow, moonlit lane.

6-8 PM — Hogwarts Food and Craft Fair. Free booths and craft tables, including a butterbeer stand and a wand-making booth.

Wild About Books Storytime – Birmingham Zoo
Join us for story and craft time with Books-A-Million at the Birmingham Zoo!  Every Friday through summer on Grandma’s Front Porch in the Children’s Zoo. We’ll talk about sheep, turtles, elephants, parrots; and we might even get a visit with a few of our furry friends!
10am

Free or Discounted Movies
Homewood Park – Chicken Run
Helena Amphitheater – Megamind

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Saturday July 23rd:

Harry Potter Read A Thon – Pepper Place
10 AM-noon — Read-a-thon participants will apparate to the Pepper Place Saturday Market for special reading appearances by Harry, Hermione, Dumbledore, McGonagall and others.

Rhino Day – Birmingham Zoo
Did you know that Rhinos have existed on Earth for more than 50 million years? Visit the Zoo from 10:00am to 4:00pm for Rhino Day to learn all about these fascinating animals. Say “hello” to the White Rhinos in the Zoo’s newest exhibit, Trails of Africa, get interesting and in-depth information on the species during Keeper Chats, and be sure to join in on the many games and activities scheduled throughout the day. The White Rhino is currently under the threat of extinction. Come to the Zoo to help raise awareness about this species.

Member Alliance Day
As a way of saying thanks to current members and supporters of arts and culture in the Birmingham region, area organizations have planned a special members-only day of free admission and family-friendly activities. One valid membership card and/or postcard invitation admits 2 adults and up to 4 children into absolutely any and every participating venue all day long. Plus enjoy special Member Day activities and performances throughout the day.
Click Here for more information and a list of events and participating organizations.

Nature Scavenger Hunt – Oak Mountain State Park
Come look for things in nature on this fun filled nature scavenger hunt.  Meeting place at the Treetop Nature Trail.
10am

Matinee – Alabama Theatre
Aliens in the Attic
$7 adults$6 sr. citizens and children under 12. Available at the box office 1 hour before show time.

Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon

Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
American Flags

Show your patriotism by creating a colorful flag with Bart! The Museum offers a fun and free drop-in art program for kids and families! 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

Saturday Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
It’s Ladybug Girl and The Bug Squad! by David Soman. She had their whole day planned. But when things don’t go her way, everyone knows who’ll save the day.
11am

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Sunday July 24th:

Harry Potter Read a Thon – Emmet O’ Neal
2:30 PM — Harry Potter Read-a-Thon ends with last pages read by mystery reader who shall not be named.

2:30-3 PM — Prizes awarded for top fundraising individual and team, best costumes and reading performance.

Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
American Flags

Show your patriotism by creating a colorful flag with Bart! The Museum offers a fun and free drop-in art program for kids and families! 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

Barts Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
Fritz and the Beautiful Horses
Fritz is not beautiful like the other ponies and proves that there are things more important than looks to the citizens of his town.
Bart the Art Bat selects one book each month about art that he think 4-7 year olds will enjoy. The storytellers are often our favorite teachers from local schools. “Bart’s Books’ takes place at 11 AM

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

Imagination Lab – This summer, McWane Science Center invites you to discover the power of your imagination in a collection of new exhibits called The Imagination Lab.

Dive right into the Bubble Room where you can discover the science of suds when you step inside a giant bubble. Try your hand at making all kinds of bubbles in this unique area including square and triangular bubbles.

The Imagination Lab’s zip line offers an exciting experience for adventure seekers of any age. Parents and children alike can fly through the air on the new zip line and have a safe landing at the end of the line! Learning lurks around every turn inside a giant maze in the exhibit as you find your way around dead ends and wrong turns. With a few lessons learned, you will find your way to the end in no time.

The new Imagination Lab also features a Messy Art Studio. Splatter paint, mix colors and experiment with a variety of materials to create masterpieces of your imagination.

Inside the lab you can use giant foam building blocks to construct forts, tall towers, and more.

Eat Well, Play Well – What is in the food we eat? Are fruits and vegetables important? Can everyday activities burn calories? Visitors will find the answers to these questions by exploring nutrition and fitness in this summer’s traveling exhibit called Eat Well, Play Well. This highly-interactive exhibit encourage healthy living by teaching the science of making healthy-food choices and helping children and adults discover that there are many fun and interesting ways to stay active. Visitors will discover what an appropriate serving size looks like, see first hand what it takes to burn off calories, test their flexibility and balance, review the latest clinical research and realize that they can reduce their risk of disease with healthy choices that are within their reach!

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.