It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
It’s July in Birmingham and that means the temperatures are HOT! Check out our list of activities happening around town, plenty of indoor options to choose from to keep you cool! Don’t forget that Free and Discounted Summer Movies are still going on, you have a couple more weeks to catch a show!
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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Monday July 20th:
Mega Monday Movies – Homewood Public Library
Join us for popcorn, drinks and a blockbuster family movie!
3:30pm
Super Duper Playtime – Homewood Public Library
We’ll provide the stations, and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child. For ages 3 and under.
10am
Passport to Imagination – Michael’s Trussville
Fringed Bells
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: Fringed Bell Anklet. $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 21st:
Summer Reading Finale, Roger Day – Hoover Public Library
SING LOUD, JUMP HIGH & DREAM BIG! In the Library Theatre
Space is limited. Arrive early.
10:30, 2pm and 6:30pm
Birmingham Zoo Natures Hero – Homewood Library
The zoo is back with more SUPER animals!
10:30am
Three Little Pigs Circus – Emmet O’Neal Library
Atlantic Coast Theatre presents their original musical show, a fractured fairy tale version of The Three Little Pigs.
10:30am
Family Tours, Fun in the Sun– 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?
Fun in the Sun: While enjoying the fun of summer, explore artworks that capture all things summer. Sunshine, ocean fun, and so much more.
10:30am
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Wednesday July 22nd:
Super Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join one of your favorite storytellers each week to learn about all the different heroes in your community! All ages welcome.
10:30am
Summer Reading Finale, Roger Day – Hoover Public Library
SING LOUD, JUMP HIGH & DREAM BIG! In the Library Theatre
Space is limited. Arrive early.
10:30 and 2pm
Movie and Popcorn – Emmet O’Neal Library
Visit the Emmet O’Neal Library to see a G or PG rated movie and enjoy free popcorn.
3:30pm
Passport to Imagination – Michaels Trussville
Music Themed 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: Music Themed 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: 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 23rd:
Mt Laurel Movie Night – Town Square
This summer, Bryson Square in the Town Center will transform into an outdoor cinema for Mt Laurel Movie Nights. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and spread out along Bryson Square to watch on a giant 16’ screen!
FREE outdoor screening of the hit Disney film, Big Hero 6!
7:45pm
Miss Kits Bubble School – Homewood Public Library
Learn about bubbles and witness some SUPER bubble skills!
6pm
Summer Reading Finale, Roger Day – Hoover Public Library
SING LOUD, JUMP HIGH & DREAM BIG! In the Library Theatre
Space is limited. Arrive early.
10:30 and 2pm
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Friday July 24th:
Friday Fitness, Zumbatomic – Homewood Public Library
It’s time to get moving with a special Zumba class designed for 4-12 year-olds!
10:30am
Passport to Imagination – Michaels Trussville
Water bottle holder
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: Water Bottle Holder. $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 25th:
Super Hero City – Homewood Public Library
Visit some of your favorite superheroes at the Homewood Public Library!
10:30a
Zoo Fun Days – Birmingham Zoo
Visit the Zoo during Zoo Fun Days to take advantage of discounted $5 admission to help celebrate the Birmingham Zoo’s 60th Anniversary year! Guests will have the opportunity to get up-close with the elephants at the Boma Encounter, experience Predator Zone, enjoy a Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show and be surrounded by beautiful butterflies in Granny’s Butterfly Garden. Come learn how the Zoo uses enrichment activities to help keep the animals mentally and physically fit. Guests can also see live animal demonstrations, feedings, chat with the keepers and more! Special activities:
10am-2pm – Face painting, craft and bio fact table in the Boma Yard
11am – Sea Lion Fun
11am – Boma Encounter
2pm –Apple toss for Elephants
3:30pm – Otter Fish Forage
Kids Club – Michael’s Trussville
Button Frame
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
Bart’s Art Cart– Birmingham Museum of Art
Set Sail!: Create a sailboat to take on your summer adventures. All hands on deck, sailors!
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 26th:
Zoo Fun Days – Birmingham Zoo
Visit the Zoo during Zoo Fun Days to take advantage of discounted $5 admission to help celebrate the Birmingham Zoo’s 60th Anniversary year! Guests will have the opportunity to get up-close with the elephants at the Boma Encounter, experience Predator Zone, enjoy a Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show and be surrounded by beautiful butterflies in Granny’s Butterfly Garden. Come learn how the Zoo uses enrichment activities to help keep the animals mentally and physically fit. Guests can also see live animal demonstrations, feedings, chat with the keepers and more! Special activities:
10am-2pm – Face painting, craft and bio fact table in the Boma Yard
11am – Boma Encounter
2pm – Rhino Encounter
2:30pm – Training Demo with the Malayan Tiger
Storytime with Books A Million – Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo invites you and your family to enjoy story time hosted by Books-A-Million! This event is free with admission. Guests will enjoy hearing an animal-themed story and creating a themed craft. Story time at the Zoo is a fun, educational experience you won’t want to miss!
2:30pm
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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.
