Happy 4th of July Week! We hope you all have some great fun planned to celebrate. If you’re looking for a place to watch the fireworks, make sure to check our list of all the happenings in town! Summer movies free and discounted are going strong, you can see that full list here if you’re looking for something to beat the heat this week!
Have a great week everyone!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday July 3rd:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Biloxi Shuckers
Salute to Armed Forces Sunday, Special Sunday Patriotic Fireworks Show, Jake the Diamond Dog Appearance
6:30pm
4th of July Weekend – Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo invites families and friends to come out and join in all the fun the Zoo has to offer over the Fourth of July holiday. In honor of this holiday, the Zoo is giving FREE admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents. Bring your proof of military service (military ID card, dependent ID card, driver’s license, etc.) to take part in all the fun the Zoo has to offer. On July 4th, the Zoo will celebrate the 10th birthday of the red river hogs, Star, Spangle and Banner! While you’re here, feed the lorikeets in the Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary*, take a ride on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure*, ride the Full Moon Bar-B-Que Wild Slide*, watch the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show and much more!
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Monday July 4th:
4th of July Weekend – Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo invites families and friends to come out and join in all the fun the Zoo has to offer over the Fourth of July holiday. In honor of this holiday, the Zoo is giving FREE admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents. Bring your proof of military service (military ID card, dependent ID card, driver’s license, etc.) to take part in all the fun the Zoo has to offer. On July 4th, the Zoo will celebrate the 10th birthday of the red river hogs, Star, Spangle and Banner! While you’re here, feed the lorikeets in the Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary*, take a ride on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure*, ride the Full Moon Bar-B-Que Wild Slide*, watch the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show and much more!
Celebrate July 4th with McWane Science Center
Celebrate the Fourth of July with us and receive $4 off admission price for Adventure Halls and Combo tickets. We’ll have some exciting Independence Day themed educational programs going on throughout the day, so don’t miss out! Our hours on the 4th are from 9 AM-6 PM.
4th of July with Ultrablast Laser Combat Center
July 4th Special $6 Laser Combat Games All Day! We’re open 12 noon to 5:00 PM on the 4th
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Tuesday July 5th:
Ronald McDonald – Homewood Public Library
Ronald McDonald is back to sing some songs, tell some stories and spread some red-nosed cheer for all to hear!
10:30am
Craft Days – North Shelby Library
Drop in anytime between 2:00 – 3:30. All ages welcome. Registration required. Registration begins 1 week prior to craft date.
Tomfoolery Comedic Juggling – Emmet O’Neal Library
Tomfoolery will awe and amaze you with his feats of balance, coordination, and entertainment.
10:30. All ages.
LOLgo Water Wars – Emmet O’Neal Library
Play totally awesome water games with our water toys and your friends. July 5 from 3:30 – 4:15. Rising kindergarten – 2nd graders. Sign in at the children’s desk at drop-off.
3:30pm
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Wednesday July 6th:
Family Storytime with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
10:45am
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Thursday July 7th:
Birmingham Zoo– Homewood Public Library
The zoo is back for an evening of animal antics with some truly athletic animals!
6:30pm
On your Mark get Set Dance – Avondale Regional Library
Come down to the library to learn the latest dance moves with M.A.D Skillz Dance Company. Dance is a great way to exercise and lots of fun at the same time. Learn to move and groove and have lots of fun. Target audience: teens.
2pm
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Friday July 8th:
Party on The Porch – Alabama Outdoors
Join us for our third Party on the Porch event of the summer benefiting the Freshwater Land Trust–a local nonprofit organization whose mission is the acquisition and stewardship of lands that enhance water quality and preserve open space.
We will have live music from local band, the Jason Bailey Trio, delicious food from Cantina on Wheels and refreshing local draft beer from Avondale Brewing Company, available in a $10 collectible cup!
Bendy’s Cookies & Cream will be joining us with delicious homemade ice cream, cookies, and made-to-order ice cream sandwiches!
We will also be raffling away awesome items from The North Face, as well as TWO general admission passes to Sloss Music & Arts Festival! Drop your name in our raffle box at Party on the Porch, and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win. Winner will be announced at 7:15PM—you must be present to win!
Invite your friends to Party on the Porch, we had so much fun last time and hope to see you again! Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome!
5:30 – 5:30pm
Zumbatomic – Homewood Public Library
The zoo is back for an evening of animal antics with some truly athletic animals!
10:30am
Get Pop Cultured – Barnes and Noble Summit
Come dive into the fun as we celebrate family and all things Dory! Join in a swimmingly fun scavenger hunt as well as other activities and giveaways.
7pm
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Saturday July 9th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Jacksonville Suns
Ghostbusters Night
6:30pm
Railfest – Railroad Park
RailFest will be hosted by RailSmart, a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public on the importance of rail transport and rail safety in our communities. RailFest will feature Birmingham’s best food vendors, a RailKids fun zone, as well as showcase local musicians and small businesses– an experience guaranteed to bring our community together for a summer evening of fellowship, friends, and fun in beautiful Birmingham.
Advance General Admission $10
Gate General Admission $18
VIP $75.00 (includes drinks, food, beverages, private restrooms and special viewing area)
Dr Who Comics Day – Homewood Public Library
We are celebrating Doctor Who Comics Day with a fun-filled morning of time-traveling. Allons-y to the library!
10:30am
Family Yoga in the Garden – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Enjoy this unique opportunity for healthy fun with the family in the gardens of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This energetic class will incorporate individual and partner yoga poses for strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus. Our garden inspired crafts will assist in cooling the mind and body.
9-10 a.m.
$15 drop-in (child+1 adult)
$5 for an additional family member (per class)
Daisey-Head Mayzie – Barnes and Noble Summit
When a daisy suddenly sprouts from the top of Mayzie McGrew’s head, she is faced with her classmates’ taunts and her parents’ dismay, and a publicity agent’s greed. How Mayzie learns that love is more important than fame and fortune makes an endearing morality tale for our time. Join us for the Storytime that is vintage Seuss! Activities to follow.
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 10th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Jacksonville Suns
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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: Star Wars the Force Awakens, Ocean Oasis, Journey to Space
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@www.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.
