It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday May 18th:
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
$3.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$2.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$1.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free
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Monday May 19th:
Monday at the Movies – Hoover Public Library
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
Admission is free and we provide refreshments too!
6:30pm
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Tuesday May 20th:
Family Tours, Musical Moments – 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?
Travel across the globe to Africa!
10:30
Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am
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Wednesday May 21st:
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read Found by Salina Yoon and find out what happens when Bear finds a lost toy bunny in the forest.
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 May 22nd:
Sesame Street Live! – BJCC
When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air – and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out!
$15.00 Ticket + $6.70 Fees = $21.70
$30.00 Ticket + $8.60 Fees = $38.60
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily.
3 pm
6:30 pm
LEGO Mania – Leeds Public Library
Come play with us! (Children old enough not to put Legos in their mouths are welcome!) We spend an hour creating new structures and having fun!
4pm – 5pm
Brookwood Live! Colonial Brookwood Village
Great shopping. Outside dining. Live music. Fun for all.
Music by: Rock Candy
5pm – 9pm
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 May 23rd:
Animation – McWane Science Center
New Exhibit!!
Explore how art, math, science and technology come together in the exciting world of Animation featuring Cartoon Network. Experiment with animation from concept to finished product — from storyboarding, character design and drawing techniques to movement, timing, filming and sound.
Memorial Day at the Birmingham Zoo
Spend your Memorial Day weekend at the Birmingham Zoo. Splash in the fountains, take a ride on the train or carousel, enjoy Wildlife Shows and experience all the Zoo has to offer. In honor of Memorial Day weekend, all active, disabled and retired military personnel and their dependents can enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo with proof of a valid military I.D.
All active, disabled, and retired military personnel and their dependents can enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo with the proof of a valid military ID.
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Saturday May 24th:
Memorial Day at the Birmingham Zoo
Spend your Memorial Day weekend at the Birmingham Zoo. Splash in the fountains, take a ride on the train or carousel, enjoy Wildlife Shows and experience all the Zoo has to offer. In honor of Memorial Day weekend, all active, disabled and retired military personnel and their dependents can enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo with proof of a valid military I.D.
All active, disabled, and retired military personnel and their dependents can enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo with the proof of a valid military ID.
Salsa Showdown – Avondale Brewing Company
A fundraising competition between local restaurants & catering companies to determine who offers the best salsa, guacamole, queso, and specialty dip. Admission will include unlimited sampling privileges at each competitor’s station, a ballot for casting an “Audience Choice” vote, Piñata smashes, Kid Zone sponsored by Alabama Baby and Child Magazine, live entertainment, beverage vending, and the Hot Pepper Eating Contest with cash prize.
$10 advance online
$15 at the gate
Kids 12 and Under FREE
2pm – 6pm
Barts 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!
In May, we will make hope holders! Wrap your wishes for the summer in a beaded pouch.
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 How Do You Hug a Porcupine? written by Laurie Isop and illustrated by Gwen Millward, because everyone deserves a hug!
11am
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Sunday May 25th:
Memorial Day at the Birmingham Zoo
Spend your Memorial Day weekend at the Birmingham Zoo. Splash in the fountains, take a ride on the train or carousel, enjoy Wildlife Shows and experience all the Zoo has to offer. In honor of Memorial Day weekend, all active, disabled and retired military personnel and their dependents can enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo with proof of a valid military I.D.
All active, disabled, and retired military personnel and their dependents can enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo with the proof of a valid military ID.
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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:
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.
