We hope you’ve all had a wonderful weekend and are ready to tackle this week!
Some fun things on the calendar this week and if you um, you’re kids are a fan of the Hunger Games trilogy, the local Libraries are hosting some events to get you ready for the upcoming release of the movie.
Shake Rattle and Roll for Parkinsons is coming up on Thursday night, it’s always great to get out for a night of fun, but when it benefits a great cause, it’s even better!
You may have seen that we made our Mom Picks and our Kid Picks for spring, thanks to the help of our friends at the Heights Village in Cahaba Heights. They’ll be having a great open house this Friday and Saturday so if you’re looking to spruce up your spring and get ready for break check them out!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday March 4h:
Read Across America Day and Dr Seuss Celebation – Pottery Barn Kids
Join Pottery Barn Kids as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of Dr. Suess’s classic stories. All weekend long, the will host storytimes and activities in honor of the author’s spirit and imagination.
4:30pm
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In March, Bart will take a cue from an ancient African proverb to construct gold linguist staffs.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore 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. Stop by and make art with Bart!
1pm
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Monday March 5th:
Holy Inappropriateness! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the ‘Ham today. Make sure to check our list below for fun exhibits happening daily at our local attractions.
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Tuesday March 6th
LEGO Block Party – Hoover Public Library
We provide the Legos, you bring your imagination. All participants entered into drawing for Lego door prizes. Ages 7-12.
Register: 205-444-7833
6:30pm
LEGO Mini Build – Riverchase Galleria
LEGO Garden – Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. One free per child. Event is open to children aged 6 to 14 only.
5pm – until supplies last.
Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday March 7th:
Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet – Books A Million, Brookwood Village
Fancy Nancy Activities, giveaway tiaras and bookmarks, a reading from the Mermaid Ballet, followed by a book signing where Robin Glasser, Author will personalize your new book! Bring your tutu, feather boas and tiaras to celebrate!
6pm
Hunger Games Challenge – Homewood Public Library
Gr. 6-12 only. No registration required. Enjoy a feast worthy of Panem and design outfits for your District before competing in the Hunger Games. Only one will survive to win tickets to the movie!
4pm
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Please join us for Storytime as we read No Sleep for the Sheep. Will the sheep ever be able to go to sleep? We will make a craft and have something sweet from the Cafe.
11am
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 March 8th:
Shake, Rattle and Roll, benefiting the Parkinson Association of Alabama – Avondale Brewery
Come on out for a fun evening of networking while enjoying wine, Avondale Brews, appetizers and entertainment by “The Expandables”. All benefiting the Parkinson Association of Alabama. Purchase tickets ahead of time for $40 a ticket by visiting the PAA website www.parkinsonalabama.org or calling 871-9941 or at the door for $50.
Looking forward to Shake, Rattle and Rolling with you all!
6:30p – 9:30p
Tween Zone: St Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt – Vestavia Library in the Forest
Grades 4th – 6th. Help us find the pot of gold on our special scavenger hunt. If we succeed in finding the gold, you may get to keep some for yourself! Make sure to register by calling us.
For every friend your child brings, your child and their friend will receive 5 entry slips to use during our Summer 2012 Reading Program.
3:30 – 4:30
Mommy and Me – Homewood Public Library
Story time for ages birth-30 months and their lap partner.
10:30am
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Friday March 9th:
Spring Open Houses – Heights Village in Cahaba Heights
‘Hit The Heights b4 The Break’ Get everything you need for Spring Break and Easter in one stop! The merchants of the Heights Village are putting on an amazing shopping event with special promotions in each store!
With each purchase at Little Soles Shoes, draw an Easter egg for a surprise discount at time of purchase. Also, register to win $150 in Merrell Money.
Learning Express Toys will have craft playdays, a visit from Elmo will be giving away TWO $50 gift cards!
Story Day with NeNe – Whole Foods
Stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday March 10th:
Spring Open Houses – Heights Village in Cahaba Heights
‘Hit The Heights b4 The Break’ Get everything you need for Spring Break and Easter in one stop! The merchants of the Heights Village are putting on an amazing shopping event with special promotions in each store!
With each purchase at Little Soles Shoes draw an Easter egg for a surprise discount at time of purchase. Also, register to win $150 in Merrell Money.
Learning Express Toys will have craft playdays, a visit from Elmo will be giving away TWO $50 gift cards.
Bart’s Artventure Grand Opening – Birmingham Museum of Art
Free and open to all ages. There is something for everyone!Join Bart the Art Bat for the grand opening of Bart’s ArtVenture! Cheer Bart on as he cuts the ribbon and opens the doors. Be among the very first to explore the cutting-edge technology and art making opportunities. Step into one of the Museum’s masterpieces via green screen technology. Make an abstract painting with your body on a giant digital canvas. Feast on Bart Cake, make cool art projects, follow Bart on a new Museum adventure.
3pm – 6pm
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In March, Bart will take a cue from an ancient African proverb to construct gold linguist staffs.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore 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. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am
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.
Cat in the Hat Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for a very special Storytime and visit from The Cat in the Hat! We’ll make our own special hats!
11am
Hunger Games Forum for Book 1 – Barnes and Noble Summit
The movie event of the year will be opening March 23, 2012 — are you ready? If you have read the books or are just beginning, join us for an in-depth discussion of characters, plot and all things Katniss! We will also have a trivia game for prizes!
4pm
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Sunday March 11th:
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
In March, Bart will take a cue from an ancient African proverb to construct gold linguist staffs.
Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore 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. Stop by and make art with Bart!
1pm
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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: Born to Be Wild, & Flying Monsters.
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.
