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Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, we hope you’re having a great day getting to do exactly what you want! If you’re ready to plan your week, take a look at what’s going on around Birmingham!
Hero themed storytimes all over town, a Build and Grow at Lowe’s and the Birmingham Barons are home later this week!
Sunday June 21st
Happy Father’s Day!
Father’s Day – Birmingham Zoo
In recognition of Father’s Day, all fathers get in FREE* to the Birmingham Zoo with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket. Throughout the day, guests can feed the lorikeets in the new Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary**, ride the new Wild Slide**, enjoy a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, watch the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show, experience Predator Zone, and much more! In honor of the Zoo’s 60thAnniversary, the first 60 fathers to enter the Zoo will receive a FREE koozie!
*This offer is exclusive for Father’s Day, June 21, only.
**Additional cost.
World Giraffe Day – Birmingham Zoo
Make your way to the Zoo for World Giraffe Day and learn about giraffe conservation! Enjoy a giraffe feeding* at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter, keeper chats, games, activities and more! All proceeds from giraffe feedings this day will be donated to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Help celebrate the longest-necked animal on the longest day of the year! *Additional cost
9:30am – 11:30
1pm – 3pm
Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
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 June 22nd:
Dynamic Duo Storytime – Hoover Public Library
Mighty Moms and Dads
Summer story time! Perfect for children under the age of four years.
9:30am and 10:30am
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 June 23rd:
Backyard Heros– Avondale Library
Did you know that most superheroes have strengths and abilities inspired by real animals? Join us as the Alabama 4-H Coosa River Science School reveals some super astonishing facts about a few of our favorite reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey. Who knows what super animal may be living in your backyard!
6:30pm
Ronald McDonald – Homewood Library
Ronald is back with some of his most popular magic tricks!
10:3oam
Super Hero Smash – Emmet O’Neal Library
Come by and see all your favorite superheroes save the day, then meet them after the show.
10:30am
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Firefighters help us in so many ways! Join us for a special salute to these community heroes.
11am
Family Tours, Flights of Fancy– 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?
Flights of Fancy: Discover fantastical creatures in the exhibition, Between Fantasy and Reality: Frank Fleming, and look for whimsy in the Museum collection!
10:30am
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Wednesday June 24th:
Zoo to You– Avondale Library
We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo. How about you, you, you? You can come too, too, too. We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo. Join us as the Birmingham Zoo takes a scientific look at some of nature’s lesser-known heroes. Discover what makes these animals heroes in their own communities and how they use their super adaptation powers to survive.
2pm
Moore Hero Magic – Springville Road Library
Discover the “Power of Reading” with Magic Man Larry Moore as he presents stories and tricks that are bound to leave you wanting “Moore.”
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 June 25th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
7:05pm
Skin and Bones Circus – Homewood Public Library
Our favorite clowns are bringing their pig and dog back to the library for more circus shenanigans. Fun for all ages!
6pm – 7pm
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Friday June 26th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
7:05pm
Real Life Heros: Greater Birmingham Humane Society – Springville Road Library
A representative from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society will come to the library to speak about their heroic mission to find loving families for homeless pets. They will also bring a few furry friends to the library for a visit!
4pm
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Saturday June 27th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
6:30pm
Captain America Motorcycle – Lowe Homewood
The Avengers are back this week with Captain America! Register your child and they can build a motorcycle inspired by “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble!” Watch the Animated Series Sunday Mornings on Disney XD!
To attend this FREE arts and crafts event the participant or participants must be registered prior.
10am
Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
Play with Clay: Create a sculpture in the whimsical manner of Frank Fleming! Use self-hardening clay to create an animal, a make-believe figure, or whatever comes to mind!
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.
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Orion is scared of a lot of things, but most of all he’s scared of the dark. Join Orion and the Dark on their mischievous, fun-filled nighttime adventure in this special Storytime!
11am
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Sunday June 28th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
3:00pm
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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:
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.
