If you’re looking for something to do that doesn’t involve soaking in an nice cold pool, we’ve got a list of activities happening this week.
Don’t forget Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, have you made any plans for the Husband of Father in your life? Don’t let it sneak up on you!
Have a great week and try to stay cool!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday June 12th:
Alabama Symphony Orchestra – Railroad Park
Family Fun Day at Railroad Park – playing The Beatles, Brahms and Harry Potter.
5pm
Scholastic Chess Club at Books-A-Million Brookwood Village
In our upstairs Kids Nook. Beginners are welcome, lessons
available, K-12, other mind sport activities are available such as
checkers and GO. Free to attend!
2PM – 5PM
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Monday June 13th:
World Travelers – Gardendale Martha Moore Library
Let’s go to Asia today! Join Mrs. Janet for stories, folklore, games and crafts from this country. 1st – 3rd grade.
3:30 – 4:30pm
Monday Movie – Homewood Library
Come join us for a fun flick and tasty treat!
3pm
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Tuesday June 14th:
WORLD OF FAIRY TALES: THE FAIRY TALES OF GRIMM – Emmet O’ Neal Library
Atlantic Coast Theater presents “Fairy Tales of Grimm.” All ages. No registration required.
10:30 am and 3:30 pm.
Safari Greg – Hoover Public Library
Safari Greg presents a wacky and wild adventure that includes animals, magic, comedy and tons of fun in the Library Theatre! For ages 4 and up.
10:30am, 1:30pm and 6:30pm
Storytime – Jane Boyd Holmes Public Library Helena
Come and enjoy story time here at the library
11am.
Free or Discounted Movies
Amstar Alabaster – Monster’s Vs. Aliens
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Regal Trussville – Cats and Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore and Megamind
Edge 12 – Chicken Run, Shrek the Third
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Wednesday June 15th:
Safari Greg – Hoover Public Library
Safari Greg presents a wacky and wild adventure that includes animals, magic, comedy and tons of fun in the Library Theatre! For ages 4 and up.
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
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us (a day late, we know) for a special Flag Day Storytime. We’ll learn about the alphabet and our country as we read D Is for Democracy: A Citizen’s Alphabet by Elissa Grodin. Continue the learning in our Educational Toys & Games Department
11:00 am
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
Amstar Alabaster – Monster’s Vs. Aliens
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Regal Trussville – Cats and Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore and Megamind
Edge 12 – Chicken Run, Shrek the Third
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Thursday June 16th:
Pippi and Friends – Homewood Public Library
Pippi Longstocking is coming into your world. Come meet Pippi and her friends Old Man and Mr. Nilsson. I hear Old Man will be offering rides. We will also be sampling a treat from Pippi’s famous lemonade tree.
10:30am
My World Storytime – Hoover Public Library
My Car Seat – Summer storytime for children under four. In the programming room with Miss Traci and Mr Jeremy.
10:30am
Storytime – Jane Boyd Holmes Public Library Helena
Come and enjoy story time here at the library
11am.
Free and Discounted Movies
Carmike Summit – How to Train your Dragon
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Friday June 17th:
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 – Wizard of Oz
Helena Amphitheater – Iron Man 2
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Saturday June 18th:
Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon
Fresh Market on the Green – Ross Bridge
Fresh Alabama grown fruits, vegetables, honey, fresh baked goods, coffee café, local artists, kids activity and more!
8am – Noon
Storytime on the Mountain – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Is your child a budding naturalist? Do you want to encourage an appreciation for the natural world in your child? If so, bring them to Story Time on the Mountain! Story Time themes focus on children’s books about wildlife, nature, and the outdoors. Following the story, children will make a craft that reinforces the theme of that day.
10am
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
Make an African inspired elephant mask.
A fun and free drop-in art program for kids and families! Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to discover 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, then stop by and make art with Bart!
11am
Bart’s Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
In Dogs Night, animals from classic paintings come to life in the museum!
11am
Summer Movie – Alabama Theatre
Ramona and Beezus
Saturday Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
What makes a super hero “super”? Bring your dad to Storytime as we share the story My Dad, My Hero. We’ll show him that he doesn’t have to leap tall buildings to be a hero. Make a gift for Dad and share “super” refreshments from our Cafe too!
11am
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Sunday June 19th:
Scholastic Chess Club at Books-A-Million Brookwood Village
In our upstairs Kids Nook. Beginners are welcome, lessons
available, K-12, other mind sport activities are available such as
checkers and GO. Free to attend!
2PM – 5PM
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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.
