Birmingham Events Calendar: June 11th - June 17th

Hero Day, Bart’s Books, Storytime in the Garden, Fiesta de la Aventura and more! Plenty to do this week to keep you busy, rain or shine!

Are you having fun marking activities off of your summer fun list? We are!

Whatever you choose to do this week, have fun!

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

Sunday June 10th:

Story Time in the Garden – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Free children’s story telling event in the Arrington Plant Adventure Zone.
3pm

Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
During the month of June, join us for a special parent and child art activity – Make an Inuit inspired animal sculpture out of soap!
1pm

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Monday June 11th:

Creatures of the Night – Birmingham Public Library
Explore the unique adaptations of some of native Alabama night creatures from Ruffner Mountain. For preschool age children.
10:30am

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Tuesday June 12th:

Atlantic Coast Theater – Emmet O’Neal Library
City Mouse, Country Mouse
Live theatre production of a favorite children’s tale.
10:30am and 3:30pm

Dream On! Pillow Case Art – Vestavia Hills Library
Get ready for summer by designing and customizing your own pillowcase. B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Pillowcase) and we supply everything else to make your creation one of a kind.
7:45pm

Madcap Puppets presents When You Wish Upon a Fish – Hoover Public Library
The Grimm Brothers can’t decide which fishy fairy tale to choose for their book. Each outrageous version includes audience participation, a magical talking fish and a surprise ending in The Library Theatre.
10:30 am, 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm

Summer Science Studio – McWane Science Center
Join us for a summer of fun and learning in the new Summer Science Studio for early childhood education programs. Junior League of Birmingham volunteers will be guiding activities for children ages two to six in the studio that are designed to help children learn while they play. The Studio will offer a fun, hands-on educational environment that inspires creativity and exploration. Little ones are sure to have a blast using their imaginations to paint, make music, dress up in costumes, and more.
10am – 1pm

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Wednesday June 13th:

Dream Big with Steve Burgess – Irondale Library
Steve Burgess will be here to entertain with a little bit of magic, a little bit of music, and a whole lot of fun. Don’t miss out!
10:30am

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime as we read Me and My Dad. We will read about all the ways a little bear loves his dad and the things they do together. There will be a craft and we will have something yummy from the Cafe.

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 June 14th:

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Friday June 15th:

Frogs and Families – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Let’s go to the wetlands and hear the frog calls of those species that are active in June. We will hopefully hear Green frogs, the bellowing Bullfrogs, Green and Gray Treefrogs, and maybe even the high pitched call of Spring Peepers. We will look at some of these creatures up-close and learn more about them, their importance, and how to identify them. Meet herpetologist Nick Bieser at the Ruffner Road gate. $7/ $5 (member). Reservations required. Reserve your spot at shop.ruffnermountain.org.
7:30pm – 9:30pm

Third Friday in Forest Park
Dine, Wine and Shop in Birmingham’s Hippest Neighborhood!
Restaurants will have specials, wine tastings and more!
Shops and galleries will be open late until 8:00 PM, allowing you to catch the shows you may miss during the day, shop for gifts while enjoying a refreshment, and enjoy the social scene of Forest Park after hours!
5pm – 8pm

Friday Flix at the Hoover Public Library Theatre
Free admission and refreshments.

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10-million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit the Frog reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways.

Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper
Walt Disney Pictures; Directed by James Bobin
Rated PG; 98 minutes; 2011

Our license doesn’t allow us to publish the titles of our free movie showings. Please visit our website or call the Box Office at (205) 444-7888 for more information.

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Saturday June 16th:

Hero Day – Mcwane Science Center
Join us for the most heroic day of the year at the science center as we introduce you to the amazing men and women who use science to come to the rescue. Your family will hear sirens, see flashing lights and come face-to-face with everyday heroes from police officers to paramedics. Come dressed as your favorite hero for this special day.
Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members

Museum: $12.00 Adults, $9.00 Ages 2-12 and Seniors 65+, Under 2 free
Combo Tickets (Museum & IMAX Film): $17.00 Adults, $13.00 Ages 2-12 and Seniors 65+, Under 2 free

Hours and admission are subject to change without notice and are subject to a 10% sales tax.

Bart’s Book – Birmingham Museum of Art
Polar Bear Son– the tale of an unlikely friendship between an Inuit woman and a polar bear.
11am

Weather – Oak Mountain State Park
Lightening, rain, snow, sleet! Are you fascinated by weather? Want to know a little more about it? Come find out about weather, what causes it, what makes it change, and what it can do.
Meet at 10a.m. at the Campground Pavilion (B-side).
Free after admission to Oak Mountain State Park.

Saturday Market – Pepper Place
Re-open again for the season! Pepper Place Saturday Market brings the best local growers, food producers and artisans to you each Saturday morning. Rain or shine!
7am – Noon

Yard Sale and Market –
Yard Sale, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Baked Goods, Local Arts and Fun Children’s Activities. For more information please contact the Norwood Resource Center at 205.322.7361.
Norwood Community @ 15th Avenue and 32nd Street North on Norwood Community Blvd.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

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.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for a very special Father’s Day Storytime — Dr. Seuss style! We will make something special for Dad and a tasty drink from our Cafe, so don’t miss it!
11am

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Sunday June 17th:

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Big Reptile Day – Birmingham Zoo
Get up-close and personal with some humongous reptiles! Every year, the Zoo takes a day to measure and weigh the largest snakes in our collection – the Aldabra tortoise, reticulated pythons and much more. Bring your camera for a special photo opportunity!

In honor of Father’s Day, dads get in free with the purchase of a child admission.
9am – 7pm

Fiesta de la Aventura – Splash Adventure Waterpark
Annual Hispanic Festival in conjunction with HOLA Latino. Exhibitors will be set up in Celebration Street.
Special offer for this event: $50 per carload (limit 6 people)

Normal Park Entrance Fees:
Adult General Admission Ticket: $25.99 (42″ and above)
Junior General Admission Ticket: $19.99 (anyone under 42″).
Children 3 and under are FREE
Senior General Admission Ticket: $19.99
11:30am – 8pm

Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
During the month of June, join us for a special parent and child art activity – Make an Inuit inspired animal sculpture out of soap!
1pm

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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: Born to Be Wild, & Flying Monsters.

The Tornadoes of April 27th – Looking Back — Moving Forward, a new exhibit at McWane Science Center, reflects on the experiences of the April 27th, 2011 storms. The exhibit shares personal stories from those who experienced the devastation of the storms firsthand, while emphasizing the importance of tornado preparedness and explaining the science behind tornadoes.

Photos and stories from The Birmingham News help tell the story of the storms and the affect they had on survivors, volunteers, and the community as a whole. Students from Daniel Payne Middle School also help tell the story of their school and community through photos and artifacts from the storm for the exhibit. UAB students worked with the children from Daniel Payne Middle School to create short documentaries that can be seen in the exhibit as well.

In addition to sharing the personal stories from that day, the goal of this exhibit is to inform the community about how to prepare for extreme weather conditions, explaining the science of tornadoes and stressing awareness.

With vivid displays, the exhibit allows visitors the opportunity to learn about the scientific side of tornadoes. Graphics within the exhibit illustrate tornado formation and anatomy, educating visitors on how such extreme weather conditions develop. Additionally, the exhibit displays statistics and disputes common myths concerning the destructive storms.

Guests can watch live video from the storms that rolled across our state on April 27th, 2011, including the
weather forecasts from that day and actual images of the tornado as it made its way through our area provided by FOX6 WBRC. The exhibit is located in the City Gallery on Level 2 of the museum this summer.

Be Ready Alabama Exhibit Presented by:
The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
www.readyalabama.org

Dora and Diego, Let’s Explore Exhibit
Get ready for adventure with Dora and Diego at McWane Science Center in the new exhibit Dora & Diego—Let’s Explore! The exhibit features beloved characters Dora and Diego from Nickelodeon’s hit preschool series Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!, along with their friends Boots, Map, Backpack, Isa, Tico, and of course Swiper, now in their own exhibit for children to explore as they learn and play along.

This new, interactive traveling exhibit, was created by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Nickelodeon, and presented by the WellPoint Foundation.

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.