It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
It’s 4th of July week which means there are lots of special events happening around Birmingham. Libraries are still busy and don’t forget to take advantage of the Free and Discounted Summer Movies. Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
Sunday June 29th:
Jazz in the Park – Avondale Park
Jose Carr and Julian Vaughn –
6pm – 9pm
Free Event
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Monday June 30th:
Story Laboratory – Bugs Hoover Public Libary
Summer story time! Perfect for children under the age of four years.
9:30am and 10:30am
The Fizz Boom Zap and Wow Super Science Show – Bessemer Library
Kids get to see some amazing explosive reactions at this show. Please join us for some fizz boom wow action!
Ages: 5-11 yrs old
2pm
Tot Time with Mrs. Eve. Rhythm and Rhyme Science Storytime – Avondale Library
We’ve got rhythm, we’ve got science, the science of rhythm, who could ask for anything more? Stories, songs, and crafts geared for 2 to 4 year olds with a caregiver. 24-hour advance registration required.
10:30am
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Tuesday July 1st:
Madcap Puppets presents Twain’s Twisted Tales – Hoover Public Library
Madcap is proud to introduce the life and stories of one of America’s greatest literary figures and humorists with giant puppets and audience participation.
10:30am, 2pm and 6pm
Animal Tales – Emmet O Neal Library
Get up close and personal with a whole host of scaly, prickly, and fuzzy animals. All ages. No registration required.
10:30am
Family Tours, What does a Warrior Wear – 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?
What Does a Warrior Wear
10:30
Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am
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Wednesday July 2nd:
33rd Annual I Love America Day Celebration – Wald Park
The 33rd Annual I Love America Summer Celebration will include, Free Swimming, Expo Fair, Children’s Activities by Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, Pops in the Park by Shades Mountain Baptist Church Orchestra and the movie Frozen will be shown at 8:15 pm. Presented by Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce and Vestavia Hills Public Services. *Please note: NO pets allowed.
6pm – 10pm
Madcap Puppets presents Twain’s Twisted Tales – Hoover Public Library
Madcap is proud to introduce the life and stories of one of America’s greatest literary figures and humorists with giant puppets and audience participation.
10:30 and 2pm
Lights, Camera, Action Reaction – Avondale Library
The popcorn is popping and the film is rolling. It’s an afternoon of movie mania madness at the Avondale Public Library. Please inquire in the Youth Department for movie title. 24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
2pm
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 3rd:
Madcap Puppets presents Twain’s Twisted Tales – Hoover Public Library
Madcap is proud to introduce the life and stories of one of America’s greatest literary figures and humorists with giant puppets and audience participation.
10:30a and 2pm
Fireworks at Oak Mountain
Oak Mountain State Park, as part of Alabama State Parks 75th Anniversary, along with the City of Pelham are hosting food, fun, and fireworks. Food and music begins at 6:00 p.m. Johnny Rays and McAlister’s will be here.
A wakeboarding demonstration by Flip Side Watersports, Oak Mountain’s newest attraction, will take place at 7:00 p.m.
Fireworks will shoot off at 9:00 p.m. Prime viewing will be on the beach. Plan to be in the park by 8:00 p.m. to see the show.
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Friday July 4th:
Check our list of July 4th Celebrations happening around Birmingham
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Saturday July 5th
Family Tours, What does a Warrior Wear – 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?
What Does a Warrior Wear
10:30
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
Grumpy days don’t have to stay that way. Find out how Elephant’s grumpy day changed and helped his friends, too!
11am
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Sunday July 6th:
ETC Presents Vulcan’s Underpants
Come get some fresh air and fresh comedy! Join ETC for our special brand of comedy – made up on the spot with your suggestions. Fun for your kids or your grandparents. Heck, we love the whole family! In case of inclement weather, we will update Facebook, Twitter and voicemail at (205) 687-5233.
6pm
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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:
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.
