It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
It’s going to be a busy week in Birmingham, which is the perfect opportunity to pack in as much fun as possible before school starts back! It’s your last week to catch Mary Poppins presented by the Red Mountain Theatre Company, the Barons have a home stretch a little later this week and Wednesday is Zoo night with the Barons. Look for Zoo fun Days again this weekend with $5 admission to the Birmingham Zoo, and Heroes and Villains are taking over the McWane Science Center this Saturday!
Have a GREAT week!
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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Monday July 27th:
Roger Day Summer Reading Finale – Homewood Public Library
Homewood native Roger Day is here to rock out the library, and Cahaba Cycles will draw the winner for our bicycle giveaway!
6pm – 7pm
Passport to Imagination – Michael’s Trussville
Duck Tape Bracelets
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: Duck Tape Bracelets. $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 28th:
Mary Poppins – Presented by the Red Mountain Theatre Company
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions. Rated G
7:30pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. the Mississippi Braves
7:05pm
Grubdown – Srpingville Road Library
Join us for some fun with the library pets! We will introduce each animal. Participants will be able to interact with, pet, and learn about each animal.
4pm
What Pet Should We Get – Barnes and Noble Summit
In celebration of the newly discovered Dr. Seuss book What Pet Should I Get? kids of all ages are invited to help us decide what pet should we get at a special Storytime event.
7pm
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 29th:
Mary Poppins – Presented by the Red Mountain Theatre Company
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions. Rated G
7:30pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. the Mississippi Braves
7:05pm
Zoo Night at the Birmingham Barons
Zoo Members: You’re invited to enjoy FREE admission to watch the Birmingham Barons play at Regions Field! Just bring your valid Member I.D. card and cheer on the hometown team during Zoo Member Nights at the Barons. This is another benefit of being a Birmingham Zoo Member!
7:05pm
Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom – Springville Road Library
The Springville Road Children’s Department staff will present a one-of-a-kind skit about an unlikely superhero named Rocco, whose superpower resides in his long, unruly hair.
10am
Passport to Imagination – Michael’s Trussville
Duct Tape Wallet
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: Duct Tape Wallet. $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 30th:
Mary Poppins – Presented by the Red Mountain Theatre Company
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions. Rated G
7:30pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. the Mississippi Braves
7:05pm
Movie Madness – Springville Road Library
Super films in the Children’s Department.
10am
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Friday July 31st:
Mary Poppins – Presented by the Red Mountain Theatre Company
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions. Rated G
7:30pm
Happy Birthday Harry! – Homewood Public Library
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday by watching one of our favorite movies and eating a delicious birthday treat in honor of the boy wizard! Families welcome!
2:30pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. the Mississippi Braves
7:05pm
Dr Seuss Spectacular – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for our final celebration of Get-Pop Cultured as we celebrate the beloved Dr. Seuss. There’s fun to be done!
7pm
Passport to Imagination – Michael’s Trussville
Make Believe Camera
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: Make Believe Camera. $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 August 1st:
Heroes and Villians – McWane Science Center
It is a day of Heroes and Villains! Kingdom Comics brings to life heroes and villains on this special day at McWane Science Center! There will be activities and photo opps from 11am to 4pm.
Mary Poppins – Presented by the Red Mountain Theatre Company
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions. Rated G
2pm and 7:30pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. the Mississippi Braves
7:30pm
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
10:30am – Box Animals with African Lions
11am – Spider Monkey Keeper Chat
11am – Ajani Birthday Party
2pm – Apple toss for Elephants
3:30pm – Otter Fish Forage
Roger Day Concert – Birmingham Zoo
Roger Day is coming to the Birmingham Zoo! Visit the Zoo and enjoy two animal-themed shows. Birmingham’s favorite musician for kids. Shows will take place beginning at 10:30am and at 12:30pm at the Zoo’s Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Stage. This is a fun and educational event you won’t want to miss! For more information on Roger Day, please click here. This event is FREE for members and included with the purchase of a Zoo admission ticket for non-members.
10:30am and 12:30pm
Kids Club – Michael’s Trussville
Rain Stick
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
McCalla Walla Festival – Tannehill
Come dance with us in a field between the Alabama pines as Rollin’ In The Hay, Mandi Rae – Music, Brad Shirley Music, Nathan Peek & The New Thread, Heath Green & The Makeshifters, Michael Leon, Ashley and the Keepers, The Old Paints, Justin Turberville, & Kyle Kimbrell entertain. bring the whole family young and old. **Ticket’s available now atwww.mccallawalla.com *** Featuring a Children’s area, Animal Rescue exhibits, Food Vendors, 11 Bands, and 35+ Art vendors.
Ticket Prices
G.A. Adult $10.00
G.A. Child ages 5-12 $5.00
Org orders of 20 or more $8.00 (must be done in advance)
9am – 8pm
Special Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Note to self: If your teacher tells you to bring something from nature for show-and-tell, she does not want you to bring an alligator! But nothing will stop Magnolia, who’s determined to have the best show-and-tell of all! Join us!
11am
KidsFest – Belk Riverchase Galleria
The event includes runway fashion shows featuring local children as models wearing Belk’s latest fashion trends and styles for kids. This year’s Kidfest is theme is the Back to School Bash. Activities and entertainment will include refreshments, music, games, face painting, balloons and prizes. Belk will also be conducing a nationwide model search looking for children to be featured in Belk advertising
12pm – 3pm
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 August 2nd:
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
11am – Sea Lion Fun
2pm – Rhino Encounter
Mary Poppins – Presented by the Red Mountain Theatre Company
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. This show is a perfect opportunity to showcase a strong, iconic female performer, as well as unique special effects and illusions. Rated G
2pm
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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.
