It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
4th of July Week is here and there are lots of ways you’ll be able to celebrate this week around Birmingham! Catch a Barons game, sign up for some crafty fun at Michaels or a Kids workshop at Home Depot and of course… Thunder on the Mountain!
Have a great week and a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
Sunday June 28th
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
3:00pm
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Monday June 29th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Jackson Generals
11:30am
Dynamic Duo Storytime – Hoover Public Library
Princesses and Knights
Summer story time! Perfect for children under the age of four years.
9:30am and 10:30am
Passport to Imagination, Woven Flower – Michaels Arts and Crafts
Join us on an imaginary road trip from the beach to the county fair and beyond, with fun kids’ crafts at each stop. Today’s craft: Woven Flower. $5.00 with supplies included.
Trussville Location
Class Type: Kids
Instructor Name: Renee
Skill Level: All
Recommended Age: 10-12
Supplies Included: Yes
Seats Available: 12
10am – 12pm
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 30th:
Madcap Puppets Present Aladdin and Friends – Hoover Public Library
Amazing puppets bring classic tales to life. In the Library Theatre.
10:30, 2pm and 6:30pm
Talent Show Shazam Family Night– Avondale Regional Library
Applause, applause, applause. Join us for our 13th annual talent show as we showcase some of the most extraordinary children in the Avondale Library. Visit the Children’s Department today to register as a performer or as a member of the audience. 24-hour advance registration required.
6:30pm
Zoo to You – Avondale North 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.
10:30am
Waterplay Day – Homewood Public Library
Wear your swimsuit for this fun morning and enjoy water slides, ice cream and more! Weather permitting.
10:30am
Doug Berkys Mime and Mask – Emmet O’Neal Library
Doug Berky’s surprising, funny, unpredictable show is a lively combination of masks, mime, and mayhem.
10:30am
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Come find out if you have what it takes to be a superhero!
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 July 1st:
Madcap Puppets Present Aladdin and Friends – Hoover Public Library
Amazing puppets bring classic tales to life. In the Library Theatre.
10:30 and 2pm
Passport to Imagination, Craft Stick Ferris Wheel- Michaels Arts and Crafts
Join us on an imaginary road trip from the beach to the county fair and beyond, with fun kids’ crafts at each stop. Today’s craft: Craft Stick Ferris Wheel. $5.00 with supplies included.
Trussville Location
Class Type: Kids
Instructor Name: Renee
Skill Level: All
Recommended Age: 3 and Up
Supplies Included: Yes
Seats Available: 12
10am – 12pm
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 July 2nd:
Madcap Puppets Present Aladdin and Friends – Hoover Public Library
Amazing puppets bring classic tales to life. In the Library Theatre.
10:30am and 2pm
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Friday July 3rd:
Passport to Imagination, Hot Air Balloon – Michaels Crafts
Join us on an imaginary road trip from the beach to the county fair and beyond, with fun kids’ crafts at each stop. Today’s craft: Hot Air Balloon. $5.00 per session or 3 for $12. Supplies included.
Trussville Location
Class Type: Kids
Instructor Name: Renee
Skill Level: All
Recommended Age: 10-12
Supplies Included: Yes
Seats Available: 12
10am – 12
Fireworks on the Water – Oak Mountain State Park
From 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm: Food from Dreamland BBQ, McAlister’s, Frios, Publix; Wakeboarding Demo by FlipSide Watersports; Live Music.
Fireworks show at 9:00 pm.
Normal Park admission applies before 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m., pay $5 per car
Parking and Shuttle available at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater for $5 per car
No admission to park after 8:00 p.m.
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Saturday July 4th:
Thunder on the Mountain
For decades, Thunder on the Mountain, Birmingham’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration, has been hailed as one of the largest and most extravagant Independence Day traditions in the state of Alabama, and this year will be no exception. On Saturday, July 4 at 9:00 pm, Thunder on the Mountain 2015 will once again illuminate the skies above Birmingham’s beloved iron man, Vulcan. Free to the public, this year’s show will last approximately 20 minutes and will feature a variety of firework shells that will brighten the sky with new colors and patterns. The show will be choreographed to a musical soundtrack that will feature a mix of patriotic favorites and popular musical performances. Vulcan Park and Museum takes pride in organizing this highly-anticipated event each year; however, we rely on the community-at-large to help fund this outstanding show for residents of the greater Birmingham area and beyond to enjoy! Thank you for your support.
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
Come celebrate America’s birthday with Barons Baseball at Regions Field.
Jake the Diamond Dog returns to Regions Field to celebrate the 4th of July for the 2nd year in a row.
Presented by HealthSouth
Vs Tennessee Smokies
6pm
Kids Workshop – Home Depot
Come learn how to build a Minions Scooter. FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 – 12. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
Admission is FREE; however kids workshop activities are on a first come first served basis. It is highly recommended to register your child to ensure participation.
Trussville Location
9am – 12pm
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 5th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
Vs Tennessee Smokies
3pm
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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:
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@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.
