Summer has “officially” arrived! The local libraries continue to be a great source for free summer fun, how are you doing with your reading program?
Summer movies are still going strong and the Alabama Theatre is getting into the mix with their Friday night Harry Potter movies and the Summer Series that will feature a Mamma Mia sing a long on Sunday.
With Art on the Rocks and Magic City Live after 5, there are a couple of options for some kid free fun too!
We hope you all have a fantastic week, and stay cool, it’s gonna be hot!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday June 24th:
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
Paws at the Library – Hoover Public Library
A Hand in Paw handler will bring one of their dogs and discuss their Sit, Stay, Read program. Door prizes will be given away.
2:30pm
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Monday June 25th:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Hoover Public Library
It’s not a diary, it’s a party for kids who don’t have the Cheese Touch. Grades 4-6. Call 444-7831 to register.
4:00pm and 6:30pm
Fun with Sidewalk Chalk – Pinson Library
Decorate the library’s sidewalks! All ages welcome.
4:00pm
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Tuesday June 26th:
Waterplay and Chick Fil A Lemonade – Homewood Public Library
Slip ‘n slide away the summer heat and enjoy a sip of delicious lemonade provided by Chick-fil-a. There may even be a surprise guest appearance from the Chick-fil-a cow!
10:30am
Eric Litwin – Hoover Public Library
Guitar-strumming, harmonica-blowing, banjo-picking and song-singing in The Library Theatre with the author of Pete the Cat.
10:30am, 1:30pm and 6:30pm
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 27th:
Eric Litwin – Hoover Public Library
Guitar-strumming, harmonica-blowing, banjo-picking and song-singing in The Library Theatre with the author of Pete the Cat.
10:30am and 1:30pm
McWane Science Center at the Irondale Library
McWane Science Center will visit IPL to engage and entertain Summer Readers.
10:30 am
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime as we read Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons. Find out what happens when Pete the Cat loses the buttons on his shirt. There will be a fun activity and we will have something delicious from the Cafe.
11am
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 28th:
Magic City Live after 5 – Linn Park
MAGIC CITY LIVE AFTER 5 is Birmingham’s largest professional happy hour and summer concert series in Linn Park this summer. Come out and enjoy trendy drink specials, food truck features and live entertainment from your city’s most popular bands.For additional information, contact info@mcliveafter5.com or visit www.mcliveafter5.com. You can also follow on Twitter ~ @MCLiveAfter5
5:00-8:00 pm
Free
A Night out with Elle – Summit Shopping Center
Celebrating the arrival of Legally Blonde the Musical, come enjoy a Night Out with Elle at Belk at The Summit!
Meet Broadway’s Bailey Hanks, hear from Birmingham fashionista Megan LaRussa, enter to win BIG prizes from Lily Pulitzer and Karl Lagerfeld, grab a swag bag full of sweet deals, enjoy samples of Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt and more!
6pm – 8pm
Popcorn and a Movie – Emmet O’Neal Library
Revisit Antarctica and your favorite dancing penguin as he and his son find a way to unite the penguins against a new threat. 10:30am.
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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Friday June 29th:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban– Alabama Theatre
It’s Harry’s third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new “Defense Against the Dark Arts” teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards’ Prison and is coming after Harry.
We’re showing all of the Harry Potter movies this summer! Enjoy Butter Beer and Bertie Botts Beans from the concession stand.
Doors open at 6, come dressed up and enter the costume contest for some fun prizes! Movie starts at 7pm
Tickets will be $8 at the door. Passes to all 8 movies will be available for $40 at the door.
Art on the Rocks – Birmingham Museum of Art
Back by popular demand, Art On The Rocks will return this summer! It will be themed around our summer exhibition, Warhol and Cars: American Icons. Attendees can participate in gallery tours, art activities, and scavenger hunts all while listening to live music in the Red Mountain Garden Club Memorial Garden.
5pm
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Saturday June 30th:
Bird House Art Extravaganza – Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
Bird houses are home tweet home for some birds. Other bird houses, however, are simply meant for decoration. Join us at Ruffner and decorate whatever kind of bird house suits you. You are welcome to bring your own bird house to decorate, or buy one. Paint and other art supplies will be provided. Judges will pick winners for: Most Creative Bird House and “Greenest” Bird House (Children and Adults categories). All houses will then be displayed in the large tree next to the Treehouse. Not only will your bird house be a piece of art work on its own, it will also be a part of a bigger collaborative piece!
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (come and go)
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 – 4pm
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!
11am
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 Storytime as we read Splish, Splash, Splat! Find out what happens when Splat the Cat learns how to swim. We will make a craft and have something tasty from our Cafe.
11am
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Sunday July 1st:
Mamma Mia Sing a Long – Alabama Theatre
The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular ’70s group ABBA.
Tickets will be available at the door one hour before showtime.
2pm
Cost is $8.00
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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.
