So much to do, so little summer! Libraries continue to be super busy. You can catch a storytime at Ruffner Mountain, or Lowes Build and Grow clinic will help you get ready for Father’s Day. Don’t forget to pick up some cookies from Whole Foods for 10 cents, Yum.
Make sure to check out our list of Summer Movies for more details on what goes on at each theater!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday June 5th:
Vulcan’s 107th Birthday Bash
Make plans to attend the BIGGEST birthday bash in Birmingham! Vulcan may be the world’s largest cast iron statue, but he still needs help blowing out his birthday candles! On Sunday, June 5, Vulcan Park and Museum will host a festive outdoor community celebration for Vulcan’s 107th birthday. Enjoy an afternoon of fun festivities for the whole family at the biggest birthday bash of the year!
$3 all ages 5 and up – Children 4 and under are free.
12:00 – 4:00pm
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 6th:
Storytime – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Nature inspires creativity in children by engaging a full range of the senses. During Story Time we will stimulate the imagination by reading themed books about nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors. After the story, we make a craft that reflects the theme of the day. This program encourages a child’s limitless imagination. We will gather in the Tree Top Visitor Center’s Activity Hall for this Story Time adventure.
10am
Welcome World Travelers! Join Mrs. Janet as she introduces her newest program for the summer. Re-enact Ferdinand Magellan’s trip around the world, taste spices from the Spice Islands, then we’ll travel to Africa w/ folklore, stories, games and a cool lion tube craft. 1st – 3rd Grade
3:30 – 4:30
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Tuesday June 7th:
10 Cent Cookie Tuesday
Barring any cookie monster attacks we’ll have our silver dollar-size chocolate chip cookies, baked fresh in the Bakery, for just 10 cents each. Buy a whole bushel and freeze them for later!
While Supplies Last
Summer Reading Kickoff – Homewood Public Library
Join us for our kickoff event starring America’s most famous Chinese acrobat…Liang with MC/comedian Bill Patti. Experience the acrobatics,dance & music of China…with a touch of comedy. You must be registered for Homewood’s summer reading program to attend, but anyone can register.
10:30am
Geddy the Gecko – Emmet O’Neal Library
WORLD’S BIGGEST REPTILE: GEDDY THE GECKO
He sings…he dances…he does tricks…he’s Geddy the Gecko! All ages. No registration required.
10:30 am and 3:30 pm
Storytime – Jane Boyd Holmes Public Library Helena
Come and enjoy story time here at the library
11am.
Books! The Magic is Real – Hoover Public Library
Brian Curry unveils the magic of books in the Library Theatre!
10:30 am, 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm
Free or Discounted Movies
AmStar Alabaster – MegaMind
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek – Yogi Bear
Regal Trussville – Tales of Despereaux and Chronicles of Narnia
Edge 12 – Horton Hears a Who, ET
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Wednesday June 8th:
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
Books! The Magic is Real – Hoover Public Library
Brian Curry unveils the magic of books in the Library Theatre!
10:30 am & 1:30 pm
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Don’t forget to join us as we read I Just Forgot by Mercer Mayer. This story features Little Critter, a perennial family favorite. We’ll read the story, create fun crafts, and interact with the story on NOOK Color.
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 – MegaMind
Rave, Lee Branch & Patton Creek Yogi Bear
Regal Trussville – Tales of Despereaux and Chronicles of Narnia
Edge 12 – Horton Hears a Who, ET
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Thursday June 9th:
Storytime – Jane Boyd Holmes Public Library Helena
Come and enjoy story time here at the library
11am.
My World Storytime – Hoover Public Library
My Sippy Cup– Summer storytime for children under four. In the programming room with Miss Traci and Miss Katie Jane
10:30am
Free and Discounted Movies
Carmike Summit – Hotel for Dogs
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Friday June 10th:
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
Summer Concert by Homewood Library – Homewood Park
Join us at Homewood Park for a family friendly free summer concert! Stick around afterward for Free Friday Flicks.
6:30-7:30pm
Free or Discounted Movies
Homewood Park – Shrek
Helena Amphitheater – Shrek Ever After
Veterans Park, Valleydale Road Hoover – Megamind
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Saturday June 11th:
Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon
Zucchini 500 at the East Lake Farmers Market
Start your vegetables! Come make a zucchini race car and compete in the Zucchini 500, then spend the morning shopping at the East Lake Farmers Market.
9:00 a.m. – Zucchini race car construction opens
10:30 a.m. – Let the races begin!
Winners will be crowned in the following categories:
* 1st to the finish
* Most Creative
* Most Nutritious
Construction supplies available for purchase at the market.
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic
Fun Kit to build and makes a great Father’s Day gift! Bring your child in and they can build this awesome Goofy Golf kit!
10am
Summer Celebration – Desoto Caverns
$25 off Memberships, Free Hot dogs with membership purchase.
One Day only!
Geddy Gecko – Hoover Public Library
Come and experience Geddy the Gecko’s breakdancing performance of “One World, Many Stories” in the Library Theatre!
10:30am
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
Saturday Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for a fun story and activity on our Children’s Department stage. Today we’ll read Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton. After some sweet treats from the Cafe, you can play with the story on NOOK Color and browse our huge selection of Toys & Games
11am
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Sunday June 12th:
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.
