It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Hello Summer!! Another school year is in the books and it’s time for some Summer Fun! A couple of the summer reading programs will kick off this week, so make sure to check with your local library and get those kiddos signed up for some great incentives to keep reading over the break.
The Birmingham Barons kick off a home stretch with the Annual Rickwood Classic, a great afternoon of family fun!
We hope you have a great start to your summer!
Sunday May 24th
Disney Presents, Frozen on Ice – BJCC
Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Disney On Ice presents Frozen Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. The heartwarming Academy Award®-winning tale you love is now LIVE and skating into your town. You’ll be magically whisked away into the wintry world of Arendelle, where you will be dazzled by amazing special effects and astonishing skating. Sing and dance along to inspiring songs, including “Let It Go.” Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa, the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and the mystical trolls as they journey to discover that true love is ultimately the most magical power of all! Hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, with special guest appearances by your most beloved Disney Princesses and characters from favorites like Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King, this unforgettable celebration of love and friendship will leave your family with memories to last a lifetime.
11am, and 3pm
Memorial Day Weekend at the Birmingham Zoo
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. Guests are invited to feed the lorikeets in the newly renovated Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary*, glide through the treetops on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure*, take a ride on the new Wild Slide*, cool off in the splash fountains, take a ride on the train and carousel*, enjoy a new Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show and experience all the Zoo has to offer. *Additional cost
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Monday May 25th:
Memorial Day Weekend at the Birmingham Zoo
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. Guests are invited to feed the lorikeets in the newly renovated Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary*, glide through the treetops on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure*, take a ride on the new Wild Slide*, cool off in the splash fountains, take a ride on the train and carousel*, enjoy a new Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show and experience all the Zoo has to offer. *Additional cost
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
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Tuesday May 26th:
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Sparky is a sloth – a pet sloth. Would you like this kind of pet? Join us and find out!
11am
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 27th:
Rickwood Classic – Rickwood Field
The classic celebrates the 20th anniversary of the first throwback game, played in 1996, and turns back the clock to the 1948 season. The 12:30 p.m. contest features the Birmingham Barons squaring against the Jacksonville Suns, the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. Former Rookie of the Year, eight-time Major League Baseball All-Star, and four-time World Series champion Darryl Strawberry headlines the game as the Guest of Honor and is available for autographs during the game.
This year’s game celebrates the 1948 season, the theme of the first classic, and the Barons fourth Dixie Series title. Birmingham joined the Southern Association in 1901, and the Dixie Series was played between the playoff champions of the Southern Association and the Texas League. The Barons claimed the series (4-1) over Fort Wayne that year to nail down one of six Dixie Series championships it won from 1920-1950, and 1967. The Barons were led that year by slugger Walt Dropo, who amassed 14 home runs and a .359 batting average. The Black Barons also won the Negro American League title the same season behind the talents of a 17-year-old outfielder, Willie Mays, patrolling the greens at Rickwood.
All tickets are general admission for $10. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets for $8 a piece.
12:30pm
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 28th:
Super Readers Training Academy – Homewood Public Library
It’s time to put on your capes and join us throughout the library for a superhero-filled evening of games, crafts, snacks, and registering for Summer Reading!
6pm – 8pm
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
Vs. Jacksonville
7:05
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Friday May 29th:
Real Life Heroes Summer Reading Kickoff – Eastwood Branch Library
Did you know that we encounter heroes every day? Police, firefighters, and soldiers are our friends and neighbors and they are required to do heroic things as part of their jobs on a daily basis. Join us as we kick off the library’s summer reading programming with a visit by Birmingham firefighters and their firetruck as well as a BPD mounted policeman.
10:45am
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
Vs. Jacksonville
7:05
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Saturday May 30th:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
Vs. Jacksonville
6:30pm
6th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival – DeBardeleben Park
Barbecue and blues are a great combination so start planning for the 6th Annual Bob Sykes Bbq and Blues Festival set for Saturday, May 30th. The event will take place at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama from 12:00 – 8:00 pm. Gates open at 11am. It is a relaxing and fun atmosphere for the entire family. You can expect to hear talented award winning local and national blues musicians. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and set-up your spot for the day. Bob Sykes Bbq and Blues Festival is proud to have earned a spot on AL.COM’s Top 25 Birmingham food festivals and events to put on the 2015 calendar.
There is something to do for the entire family including a large kids corner with free activities and games. Children twelve and under are free. Come hungry for Bob Sykes Bbq, vendors offering a wide range of desserts, arts, crafts and free giveaways. Pre-sell tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.bobsykesblues or at Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant. $20 at the gate. The festival will give a portion of the proceeds to a local charity as in the previous years.
Alabama Wildlife Center Baby Bird Shower – Oak Mountain State Park
You are cordially invited to attend a Baby Bird Shower: Bring a gift (see Baby Bird Wish List), guided tour of baby bird nursery & aviaries, fun children’s activities, free cake and refreshments, purchase t-shirts, mugs & more! We’re expecting! Approximately 1,000 baby birds will arrive at the Alabama Wildlife Center this year. Come join in the fun and bring a gift! There are many ways to “Chirp In & Help Alabama’s Baby Birds”:
- Go shopping — Purchase and donate needed items. You can even shop online from our Amazon wish list!
- Volunteer — Volunteer Orientation/Intro to AWC usually held 1st Sunday each month, 2:00 – 4:00 pm see website for dates.
- Become a member — Help preserve and protect Alabama’s precious natural heritage with your annual dues.
- Give what you can — Express your love for wildlife by making a donation in any amount. Our monthly animal care expenses double during baby bird season. As funding increases, so does our ability to help more injured & orphaned birds. The Alabama Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Free after paid admission to Oak Mountain State Park
adults: $4
children 6-11 and seniors 62+: $1
children under age 6: free
11am – 2pm
Caribbean Costume Making Workshop – Birmingham Museum of Art
Ages 5 and up with parent or caregiver // All skill levels // Includes supplies
Instructor: Maureena Fabien-Watson
In partnership with the Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization, the Museum is hosting a costume workshop just in time for the Caribbean Day in Linn Park on June 13. Make a costume for the festival, or just for fun!
Click here to register. Class is limited to 20 people, so sign up to save your spot!
10am – 1pm
$25 for the first child // $10 for each additional child
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
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
Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Peanut Butter & Cupcake. What’s a little piece of bread to do when he’s feeling lonely? Find a friend, of course! And that’s exactly what Peanut Butter tries to do.
11am
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Sunday May 31st:
Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
Vs. Jacksonville
3:00pm
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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.
