Birmingham Events Calendar: March 2nd - March 9th

Happy, Happy, Fun, Fun! Lots happening around Birmingham this week!

It’s Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday!! Lots of storytimes and one of our all time favorites.. The Chili Cookoff benefiting the Exceptional Foundation.

Have a great week, everyone!

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

Sunday March 2nd:

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

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Monday March 3rd:

Read Across America – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join for Read Across America, featuring the exclusive B&N edition of Green Eggs and Ham. Storytime and fun activities.
11am

Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
Get ready to Huff and Puff with one of Mrs. Eve’s favorite fairytales! Geared for 2 to 4 years olds with a caregiver. 24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
9:30am

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Tuesday March 4th:

Children’s Mardi Gras Parade – Homewood Park
The Birmingham chapter of MOMS Club International, OTM (Over The Mountain Chapter) is holding a children’s Mardi Gras parade for all on Tuesday, March 4 at 3:30 p.m. Homewood Central Park.

“Floats” will consist of wagons and strollers, and children and moms decked out in purple, green and gold. Munchkins will be throwing beads and MoonPies to the lucky, but no doubt unsuspecting, patrons of Homewood Park. They will take a few laps around the park, so don’t be late.

Family Tours – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join us for an in-gallery family experience! Children aged 3 – 8 and their adult companions are invited to join Museum educators to explore our collection, discover activities that make looking at art fun and exciting, and create new family memories about art.

No reservations required. Family Tours are also available by appointment for groups of 10 or more children aged 3 – 8. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 205.254.2964.
10:30am

Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am

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Wednesday March 5th:

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 – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read this charming story by Joshua Prince about a switchman’s encounter with an ant.
11am

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Thursday March 6th:

Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Story Time for our younger patrons (birth to 30 mo.) and their lap partner.
10:30

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Friday March 7th:

Hansel and Gretal – Birmingham Ballet, BJCC Theatre
Hansel & Gretel, choreographed by Cindy Free, brings together a delicious mix of eccentric characters, colorful images, exciting dancing, humorous moments, and a triumphant happy ending. The ballet is set to the music of Humperdink’s masterpiece which features rich orchestrations and memorable melodies. Also on the program: Je’taime and Artist’s Palette from Birmingham Ballet’s Repertory Company Series.
$25.00 Ticket + $7.75 Fees = $32.75
$45.00 Ticket + $9.50 Fees = $54.50
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily
Showtime – 7:30pm

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Saturday March 8th:

Exceptional Foundation, Chili Cookoff – Brookwood Mall
Bring the family to the Brookwood Village parking lot from 10:30 to 3:00 to sample the more than 80 chili recipes. The competition is stiff and when you combine this with beverages, a kidzone, and live music, you inevitably have a memorable day.
Tickets are $10 in advance. $15.00 at the gate.
And kids 12 and under are free.
More information is available at exceptionalfoundation.org.

Eloises Rawther Fancy Tea Party – Hoover Public Library
Before there was Fancy Nancy there was Eloise! Join Eloise, her pet turtle Skipperdee, her pet dog Weenie and her Nanny for a fun-filled morning. All ages
10:30am

Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart! Make a crown inspired by the approaching of Spring!
11am – 1pm

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
Today we will read Kimberly & James Dean’s latest ‘Pete the Cat’ book about how with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete has a rockin’ good day!
11am

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Sunday March 9th:

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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, Titans of the Ice Age

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.