The calendar is jam packed with special events and festivals happening this week! The Oak Mountain State Fair is still in town, and if Food Trucks are your thing, you’ll want to be at the Summit this Saturday. Sunday is Mother’s Day! We hope you have a great week and get a little “You” time!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday May 1st:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Salute to Armed Forces Sunday, Autism Friendly Day, Youth Baseball Clinic
3pm
Oak Mountain Spring Festival – Oak Mtn Amphitheatre
Offering a wide assortment of family-friendly fun.
$8 Admission; $5 Parking
12pm – “Close” (*could not verify this time)
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Monday May 2nd:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
7:05
Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am
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Tuesday May 3rd:
Oak Mountain State Fair – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Buddy Night – Buy One, Get One Admission at the Gate – $8 (Free Parking)
5:30pm – Close (*could not verify actual time)
Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for 24 months and under!
9:30 and 10:30am
Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon
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Wednesday May 4th:
Oak Mountain State Fair – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Free Parking
5:30pm – Close (*could not verify actual time)
Wiggleworm Wednesday – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mandy for our weekly all-ages storytime filled with music and fun!
10:30am
Night Out at the Stadium– Barnes and Noble Summit
A baseball stadium comes to life in this magical picture book written by Phil Bildner and illustrated by Tom Booth from the publishing imprint of legendary sports icon and role model Derek Jeter. Join us for Storytime featuring Night at the Stadium.
11am
Star Wars X-Wing Event – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars and learn to play Star Wars X-Wing™. “May the 4th Be With You!”
7pm
Family Storytime with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
10:45am
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Thursday May 5th:
Oak Mountain Spring Festival – Oak Mtn Amphitheatre
Offering a wide assortment of family-friendly fun.
$8 (Free Parking)
5:30pm – “Close” (*could not verify this time)
Preschool Playtime – Homewood Public Library
We’ll provide the stations, and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child. For ages three and under. Daycare groups must call 205-332-6619 in advance to schedule time.
10am
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Friday May 6th:
Party on the Porch – Alabama Outdoors
Join us to kick off the season! Head to our Homewood location for fun, food, beer, music and giveaways benefiting Ruffner Mountain.
$10 for beer cup. Free otherwise.
Oak Mountain Spring Festival – Oak Mtn Amphitheatre
Offering a wide assortment of family-friendly fun.
$8 Admission; $5 Parking
5:30pm – Midnight
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Saturday May 7th:
We Love Homewood Day – Homewood Central Park
A variety of inflatables, rides and activities for all ages to enjoy. There is no admission charge to enter Central Park for the festival but to ride and play on the attractions one must purchase an all-day unlimited attractions wristband ($15) or individual tickets can be purchased to redeem at each attraction. Wristband/ticket sales will take place in two pavilions in Central Park. A DJ will provide interactive fun and music throughout the day
10am – 4pm
Preschool Partners Food Truck Round Up – Summit
PreSchool Partners will corral all your favorite local food trucks near Carmike Cinemas at The Summit, allowing you to sample from their menu while raising funds and awareness for PreSchool Partners. Purchase Tickets for $10 per adult ($15 at event) and $5 for children.
11am – 2pm
Trussville City Fest – The Mall in Trussville
Trussville City Fest is a fun, family event in historic downtown Trussville. In 2016 the festival will be 36 years old!
Admission is $5 per person, children 2 and under are FREE. Once inside the gate, all activities are FREE! This is a great price for a fun-filled, family-friendly day.
11am and finish with a fireworks show at 9:00 pm.
Oak Mountain Spring Festival – Oak Mtn Amphitheatre
Offering a wide assortment of family-friendly fun.
$8 Admission; $5 Parking
12pm – Midnight
Our World Our Library – Homewood Public Library
Join us to learn more about our world as we talk about and learn about Lailat al Miraj with stories and a special craft.
10:30am
Mother’s Day Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
In celebration of Mother’s Day, read about becoming an expert grandma sitter in How to Babysit a Grandma followed by Mom School. In Mom School a little girl imagines where her mom picked up all her amazing skills, like fixing a bike tire and baking cupcakes. Join us afterward to make a card for your mom or special caregiver.
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.
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Sunday May 8th:
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
McWane Science Center
Free Admission for Moms!
Birmingham Zoo
All mothers will get in FREE to the Birmingham Zoo on May 8 with the purchase of a full-price child’s admission ticket!*
Oak Mountain State Fair – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
$8 admission – $5 Parking
12pm – Close (*could not verify actual time)
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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: Star Wars the Force Awakens, Ocean Oasis, Journey to Space
Birmingham Zoo:
The Birmingham Zoo offers a variety of daily activities from Giraffe and Pelican Feedings to Bird Tours and Lion Training. For a daily schedule of whats happening at the Zoo, visit their site.
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.
