Birmingham Events Calendar: May 10th - May 17th

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

We hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day! Lots of fun happening around the Magic City this week, kicking off tomorrow with our Barons on a Home Stretch and looking forward to Do Dah Day on Saturday! Just a week or two more of school before Summer!

Have a GREAT week!

Sunday May 10th

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, MOMS!!

Free Admission for Moms – Birmingham Zoo
In recognition of Mother’s Day, all mothers will get in FREE to the Birmingham Zoo on May 10 with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket!* The first 60 mothers to enter the Zoo on Sunday, May 10 will receive a FREE 60th Anniversary tote bag! All guests can feed the lorikeets in the new Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary**, take a ride on the new Wild Slide**, see a new Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, glide through Alabama Wilds on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure** and more. Take a spin on the carousel**, feed the giraffes at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter**, check out the four African bull elephants at Trails of Africa, ride on a camel** and so much more. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to support and pay tribute to orangutan mothers missing around the world. Create memories that will last a lifetime, and support this important cause by visiting the Birmingham Zoo this Mother’s Day weekend. For more information on orangutan conservation, please click here.
*This offer is exclusive for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 only.
**Additional cost.

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Monday May 11th:

Member Monday – McWane Science Center
As a thank-you to all of our members, McWane Science Center offers Member Mondays.

Every Monday, McWane Science Center members receive extra perks while visiting!

A Special Gift for kids when checking in at the Ticketing Counter
30% Discount on all Really Cool Stuff purchases
$1 Small Popcorns at the IMAX Concession Stand

Member Mondays also include an exclusive, FREE members-only evening event every month! On the 2^nd Monday evening of every month, McWane Science Center will open its doors from 6 to 8 P.M. for its members .

AND DINNER TOO: In additional to Member Monday evening events, themed buffet dinners will be available. The cost of dinner is $8 for Adults and $5 for Children. Dinner orders may be placed when you make your reservation but must be made by the Wednesday before each event.

Dinner payment must be made at the time of Reservation and will not be available for purchase the night of the event.

Reservations are required for each Member Monday event. Reserve your spot today by calling (205) 714-8414.

THEME: Blast Off into Space

Experience space as never before with a screening of our latest IMAX film, Journey To Space. Then experience McWane Science Center’s very own Star Dome planetarium to explore what makes each planet special and other objects that make up our universe.

Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Come by the library after school for hot, fresh popcorn and a fun family movie!
3:30pm

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
The Barons are looking to build on a record-setting two-year span at Regions Field that saw them welcome over 800,000 fans to downtown Birmingham while being named the 2013 Ballpark of the Year by Baseballparks.com.
vs. Chattanooga
7:05pm

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Tuesday May 12th:

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Have you ever woken up grumpy? Maybe you need some magic sunglasses like Pete the Cat!
11am

Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for a unique new Storytime specifically tailored to your one year old!
9:30a and 10:30a

Family Tours, Flights of Fancy– 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?

Flights of Fancy: Discover fantastical creatures in the exhibition, Between Fantasy and Reality: Frank Fleming, and look for whimsy in the Museum collection!
10:30am

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Wednesday May 13th:

May Play Day – Homewood Public Library
We’ll provide the stations, and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child in the Round Auditorium.
10am

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

Wiggleworm Wednesdays– Homewood Public Library
Storytime for all ages! Join us for music, puppets, dancing, and so much more in Storytime with Ms. Mandy. Look in the round auditorium every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for your Storytime pals!
Large groups, we appreciate your call to 205-332-6619 to ensure adequate space.
10:30am

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Thursday May 14th:

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Friday May 15th:

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Saturday May 16th:

Itty Bitty Days – McWane Science Center
McWane will open their newest space, Itty Bitty Magic City to the public for the first time. They will have special activities and guests all day long to join in on the celebration. Guests include: a Petting Zoo, Junior League Yummy Truck, Birmingham Fire Department, Birmingham Children’s Theater, Villager Yoga, Get Rhythm Drum Circle, Children’s Dance Foundation, inflatables on the Plaza, visits by Vulcan, Babe Ruff and so much more!

Make plans to be there to enjoy our new space. In order to accommodate all guests who want to enjoy Itty Bitty Magic City, you will receive an assigned time at ticketing when you arrive on the opening days; this way everyone will get a turn! Timed sessions will be every hour for guests; this is just for Itty Bitty Magic City, not the entire museum.

Toytopia – McWane Science Center
Stage Nine Exhibit Design presents its highly acclaimed TOYTOPIA exhibition. TOYTOPIA is an immersive and interactive exhibition focusing on the various histories and legacies of toy makers throughout the past century of toy making. Visitors learn about the origins of toys, who made them, and why they are fun and dear to us. Explore a larger than life Doll House, get retro in the Arcade featuring video games from the 80’s and 90’s, stroll down memory lane with classic toys from the 1900’s, and create new structures with Legos and Lincoln Logs. The possibilities are endless for young and old alike in TOYTOPIA!

Do Dah Day – Caldwell Park
The South’s craziest parade kicks off at 11:01 a.m. on the streets of Highland Avenue in Birmingham’s Southside. Then, spend the day in Caldwell and Rhodes Parks with friends, pets, arts & crafts, kid’s activities, and a lineup of great bands. Oh yes, we have plenty of food and beverages, and collectible Do Dah Day t-shirts.

All proceeds benefit local animal charities.
Parade at 11:01 a.m. The parade route follows Highland Ave. westbound, past Rushton & Rhodes parks and ends at Caldwell Park.
Festival in the Caldwell and Rhodes Parks after the parade.

Cahaba Lily Festival – West Blockton
he program begins in the morning with indoor presentations by various nature/wildflower groups. Botanist Larry Davenport, an expert on the lilies, presents an informative presentation about the lilies. Lunch is served just before attendees go to the river for viewing the lilies.

There is no registration fee for the Cahaba Lily Festival. Donations are accepted to cover the cost of the lunch. The Cahaba River Society offers $20 canoe rentals for those interested in canoeing among the lilies. The canoes are available between 1 and 3 pm on a first-come basis. T-shirts, caps, artwork and various nature-related crafts will also be available from attending vendors for those interested.
9am – 5pm

Bart’s Art Cart – Play with Clay
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!

Play with Clay: Create a sculpture in the whimsical manner of Frank Fleming! Use self-hardening clay to create an animal, a make-believe figure, or whatever comes to mind!
11am

Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.
Park admission:
$4.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$3.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$2.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
8pm – 4pm

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 Patton Creek
Join Erin for Storytime and activities featuring our picture book of the month, Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret. In this intriguing story, once Ballet Cat and Sparkles the Pony share their secrets, will their friendship end, or be stronger?
11am

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Sunday May 17th:

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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:

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.