Happy Spring Break BirminghamMommy’s! Tons O’ fun going on around town this week.. Don’t forget to check out our list of places to visit if you’re looking for a quick overnight trip or if you’re looking to stick close to home, we’ve got that list too!
If you’re staying really close to home how about searching for clues with the Backyardigans or seeing some movies at the Hoover Public Library, or Birmingham Museum of Art? How about a Spring Break Scavenger hunt at Homewood Library? You’ll find all of that and more on this weeks calendar!
Don’t forget to wear green on Thursday! St. Paddy’s day is this week and we don’t want you to get pinched!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday March 13th:
Little Naturalists – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Do you have fond memories of playing in the woods and want to share that wonder with your children? Or, if you missed out on nature experiences when you were young, now is your chance to experience the joy. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center provides a safe haven for youthful exploration for kids and adults alike. Each month, we will focus on a different topic, sparking interest and inspiring curiosity. Bring your budding naturalist to the mountain and let’s explore!
•$3/ $2 (member) •All children must be accompanied by an adult. •Suited for K – 2nd grade. •Drop-ins welcome.
2:00- 3:00pm
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
Make a Monkey Mask
Make a mask a king would be proud of! Using inspiration from Indian King Hamuran, you can fashion a monkey mask for yourself. FREE!
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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 March 14th:
Book it to the Movies – Hoover Public Library
Tangled up in Rapunzel –
Let your hair down for games, crafts, and food inspired by some infamous fairytale locks
10:30am
Irish Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Sparkling with Leprechauns and Laughter
Juice and Popcorn will be served
3:30pm
Search for Clues with the Backyardigans – McWane Science Center
Explore McWane Science Center like never before! This Spring Break, join us for a learning adventure in the museum. Your whole family can embark on a scavenger hunt through the aquarium, to the land of the dinosaurs, into the woods in the NatureScope exhibit and around Itty Bitty Magic City! Along the way take your picture with Uniqua, Pablo and Tyrone from Nick Jr.’s hit TV show The Backyardigans.
TIMES: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00
COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
Night out with the Backyardigans – McWane Science Center
Bring your little learners for a night out in the museum! Guests will enjoy after hours admission to the museum, crafts, snack time and a character meet and greet with Pablo, Tyrone and Uniqua. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets call (205) 714-8414.
Snacks provided by Chick-fil-a
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
TICKETS: $15 Adults, $12 Kids, Members save $5!
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Tuesday March 15th:
ArtBreak: Tours just for Kids – Birmingham Museum of Art
Explore the Museum with your child on your own or with a little help from a Museum Educator at ArtBreak. Stop by Oscar’s before or after for lunch!
12pm
Game Night – Barnes and Noble, Summit
Calling all game enthusiasts! Join us in our Cafe for a fun-filled evening of games to challenge your mind. This is an event the whole family can enjoy!
7:00pm
Cat in the Hat Craft – North Shelby Library
What better way to celebrate Spring Break and Dr. Seuss’ birthday month than by making this awesome Cat in the Hat – hat craft? All Ages. Registration Required.
2pm
Search for Clues with the Backyardigans – McWane Science Center
Explore McWane Science Center like never before! This Spring Break, join us for a learning adventure in the museum. Your whole family can embark on a scavenger hunt through the aquarium, to the land of the dinosaurs, into the woods in the NatureScope exhibit and around Itty Bitty Magic City! Along the way take your picture with Uniqua, Pablo and Tyrone from Nick Jr.’s hit TV show The Backyardigans.
TIMES: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00
COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
Night out with the Backyardigans – McWane Science Center
Bring your little learners for a night out in the museum! Guests will enjoy after hours admission to the museum, crafts, snack time and a character meet and greet with Pablo, Tyrone and Uniqua. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets call (205) 714-8414.
Snacks provided by Chick-fil-a
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
TICKETS: $15 Adults, $12 Kids, Members save $5!
Storytime – Homewood Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday March 16th:
Book it to the Movies -Hoover Public Library
Percy Jackson and the Olympians –
Train for battle against Kronos and his cronies at Camp Half Blood
10:30am
Kids Movie and Activities – Birmingham Museum of Art
*activities will vary each day
11AM // Bart’s Books
11AM-1PM // Bart’s Art Cart
1PM // Kids Movies
10AM-5PM // Explore the Museum with exciting scavenger hunts!
Wednesday Movie: Megamind
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
Search for Clues with the Backyardigans – McWane Science Center
Explore McWane Science Center like never before! This Spring Break, join us for a learning adventure in the museum. Your whole family can embark on a scavenger hunt through the aquarium, to the land of the dinosaurs, into the woods in the NatureScope exhibit and around Itty Bitty Magic City! Along the way take your picture with Uniqua, Pablo and Tyrone from Nick Jr.’s hit TV show The Backyardigans.
TIMES: 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00
COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
Night out with the Backyardigans – McWane Science Center
Bring your little learners for a night out in the museum! Guests will enjoy after hours admission to the museum, crafts, snack time and a character meet and greet with Pablo, Tyrone and Uniqua. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets call (205) 714-8414.
Snacks provided by Chick-fil-a
TIME: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
TICKETS: $15 Adults, $12 Kids, Members save $5!
Storytime – Gardendale Library
Free! It’s St. Patrick’s Day at the Library. Join Mrs. Janet for her favorite St. Patrick’s Day stories.
9:30 – 10:30am
Dr Seuss Movie – North Shelby Library
The Lorax
All Ages. No Registration Required. Snacks Served.
2:00-3pm
123 Play With Me – Avondale Library
Avondale is providing a special time and place for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your child. We will have toys, books, and art activities just for you and your child. A special guest will join us each week to answer some of your parenting questions. Don’t delay, call and register you and your child today.
10am
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us as we read Hooray for St. Patrick’s Day! by: Joan Holub. Find the hidden leprechauns and create holiday crafts. Then explore our New Educational Toys and Games Department while sipping on something tasty from our Cafe.
11:oo 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
Storytime – Homewood Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Thursday March 17th:
Kids Movie and Activities – Birmingham Museum of Art
*activities will vary each day
11AM // Bart’s Books
11AM-1PM // Bart’s Art Cart
1PM // Kids Movies
10AM-5PM // Explore the Museum with exciting scavenger hunts!
Thursday Movie: Toy Story 3
Scavenger Hunt Instruction Pick Up – Homewood Public Library
Come to the Children’s Department after 10 AM and pick up your instructions
Rainbow Craft – North Shelby Library
Help us celebrate St. Patrick’s day by making an awesome rainbow craft. All Ages. Registration Required.
2:00pm
St Patricks Day Science – McWane Science Center
Don’t miss the ooey-gooey green experiments
COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
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Friday March 18th:
Kids Movie and Activities – Birmingham Museum of Art
*activities will vary each day
11AM // Bart’s Books
11AM-1PM // Bart’s Art Cart
1PM // Kids Movies
10AM-5PM // Explore the Museum with exciting scavenger hunts!
Friday Movie: Despicable Me
Scavenger Hunt – Homewood Library
Bring your Scavenger List back at 10:30 AM for tons of treats, prizes, and some out of school fun!
Book It to the Movies – Hoover Public Library
Alice in Wonderland –
Get lost in Wonderland with the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and more of your favorite Lewis Carrol Characters
Movie – North Shelby Library
Horton Hears a Who
Horton the Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbors who refuse to believe they exist. All Ages. No Registration Required. Snacks Served.
2:00- 3:30pm
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Saturday March 19th:
Barts Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
Mystery of the Monkey Maze, an adventure in Indonesia
11am
Super Saturday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Find out what can happen If You Give a Mouse a Cookie in this story by Laura Numeroff. Afterwards, create some art and play in our New Educational Toys and Games Department while enjoying a delicious snack from our Cafe.
11:00am
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Sunday March 20th:
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
Make a Monkey Mask
Make a mask a king would be proud of! Using inspiration from Indian King Hamuran, you can fashion a monkey mask for yourself. FREE!
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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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Local Attractions Open Daily!
McWane Science Center:
Itty Bitty Magic City –
The mini-sized Magic City – complete with buildings and factories – encourages young learners to explore new skills as they join the cities’ workforce. By dressing up in a favorite career costume and becoming a steel worker, doctor, pilot scientist or train conductor, preschoolers take one small step into the world around them. While operating cranes, turning gears, pulling pulleys, and building structures – to name just a few of the hands-on activities – children expand their understanding of themselves as they experience how objects behave and how their own actions affect the objects around them. Little explorers are free to navigate this active learning area at their own pace, allowing creativity, fun and discovery to flourish in the Itty Bitty Magic City!
NatureScope – Explore the great outdoors from inside the museum. McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Audubon Society are partnering to create a new exhibit called NatureScope. Explore the science of the birds and the bugs in this new area! Get up close and personal with some resident creepy crawlies! Learn what role insects play in our ecosystem with the decomposition chamber. Meet large bugs including emperor scorpions, a tarantula, and even a giant African millipede!
Animalopolis at the IMAX – ANIMALOPOLIS will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their parents.
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!
