Happy Mothers Day to all you hot Mama’s! We hope you are having a relaxing day of no cooking, no cleaning and most importantly no whining fussing or fighting!
May is a busy month for Moms! Graduations, Mother’s day teas, dance recitals and just random year end craziness – we hope that in the middle of it all you can find a little time for just hanging out and relaxing! Summer is just around the corner and this calendar will be heating up!
Have a great week Mommy’s!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday May 8th:
Mothers Day Celebration – Desoto Caverns
Treat your mom to a FREE caverns tour. You pay regular price but total price is like getting both for half price!
Mothers to Mothers Donations with Lance Bass – Once Upon a Time, Crestline
Donate items in desperate need for the Womens and Childrens shelters in Tuscaloosa can do so by dropping items at Once Upon A Time in Crestline this Sunday, Mothers Day from 2pm.
Items needed: Formula, diapers, pull ups, wipes, baby food, goobers peanut butter and jelly mix, kids snacks, pacifiers, bottles, bugspray, sunscreen for kids and toddler underwear.
Little Naturalists Series – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Do you have fond memories of playing in the woods and want to share that wonder with your children? Or, if you missed out on nature experiences when you were young, now is your chance to experience the joy. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center provides a safe haven for youthful exploration for kids and adults alike. Each month, we will focus on a different topic, sparking interest and inspiring curiosity. Bring your budding naturalist to the mountain and let’s explore!
•$3/ $2 (member) •All children must be accompanied by an adult. •Suited for K – 2nd grade. •Drop-ins welcome.
2pm
Scholastic Chess Club at Books-A-Million Brookwood Village
In our upstairs Kids Nook. Beginners are welcome, lessons
available, K-12, other mind sport activities are available such as
checkers and GO. Free to attend!
2PM – 5PM
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Monday May 9th:
Storytime – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Nature inspires creativity in children by engaging a full range of the senses. During Story Time we will stimulate the imagination by reading themed books about nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors. After the story, we make a craft that reflects the theme of the day. This program encourages a child’s limitless imagination. We will gather in the Tree Top Visitor Center’s Activity Hall for this Story Time adventure.
10am
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Tuesday May 10th:
Storytime – Homewood Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
Storytime – Jane Boyd Holmes Public Library Helena
Come and enjoy story time here at the library
11am.
MOPS Meeting – Riverchase Community Church
“Games with Kids” RSVP child care with Lynn 664-4531. http://riverchase.cc/mops.php
6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Wednesday May 11th:
Storytime Science – McWane
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your early learner to experience science through literature. Enjoy an enriching story coupled with an intriguing science concept that is sure to spark the curiosity of your child.
COST: Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members
10:30am
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Say Hello to Zorro! by Carter Goodrich is what we’re reading today. The family dog had it good until Zorro came along. Now everything is crazy! Laugh with us and enjoy a treat from our Cafe. We’ll craft and play in our Educational Toys & Games Department.
11:oo am
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
Storytime – Homewood Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Thursday May 12th:
Storytime – Jane Boyd Holmes Public Library Helena
Come and enjoy story time here at the library
11am.
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Friday May 13th:
Storyday with Ms NeNe – Whole Foods
Come meet Mrs. Renee Schmidt “NeNe” as we bring you our beloved storytime. Enjoy storyboards, songs and snacks!
10am
Buck Creek Festival – Helena
Featuring more than 100 vendors and 11 bands over 2 days
6pm – 10pm
Wild About Books Storytime – Birmingham Zoo
Join us for story and craft time with Books-A-Million at the Birmingham Zoo! Every Friday through summer on Grandma’s Front Porch in the Children’s Zoo. We’ll talk about sheep, turtles, elephants, parrots; and we might even get a visit with a few of our furry friends!
10am
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Saturday May 14th:
Mudbugs and Music
A family-friendly fundraising event complete with live music all day long, indoor silent auction with items from generous vendors from all over the Birmingham area and beyond, and crawfish & fixin’s cooked on-site. You’ll have plenty of beer to cool you off, a children’s area with activity stations provided by the McWane Center and BirminghamMommy, moonwalk, face painting and other activities for the kiddos, and pups are always welcome!
The event will take place in the Crestline Park Shopping Center outside Ore Bar & Grill.
Buck Creek Festival – Helena
Featuring more than 100 vendors and 11 bands over 2 days
10am – 10pm
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
Look to the Aztecs and Mayans for a gold inspired jewelry activity.
A fun and free drop-in art program for kids and families! Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to discover 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, then stop by and make art with Bart!
11am
Super Saturday Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Celebrate spring with The Curious Garden by Peter Brown. Find out how one boy’s efforts to grow a garden change the world. Create some arts and crafts, then explore our Educational Toys & Games Department. Afterwards, enjoy a treat from our Cafe.
11am
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Sunday May 15th:
Butterfly Exhibit Opens – Desoto Caverns
Scholastic Chess Club at Books-A-Million Brookwood Village
In our upstairs Kids Nook. Beginners are welcome, lessons
available, K-12, other mind sport activities are available such as
checkers and GO. Free to attend!
2PM – 5PM
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Local Attractions Open Daily!
McWane Science Center:
Itty Bitty Magic City –
The mini-sized Magic City – complete with buildings and factories – encourages young learners to explore new skills as they join the cities’ workforce. By dressing up in a favorite career costume and becoming a steel worker, doctor, pilot scientist or train conductor, preschoolers take one small step into the world around them. While operating cranes, turning gears, pulling pulleys, and building structures – to name just a few of the hands-on activities – children expand their understanding of themselves as they experience how objects behave and how their own actions affect the objects around them. Little explorers are free to navigate this active learning area at their own pace, allowing creativity, fun and discovery to flourish in the Itty Bitty Magic City!
NatureScope – Explore the great outdoors from inside the museum. McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Audubon Society are partnering to create a new exhibit called NatureScope. Explore the science of the birds and the bugs in this new area! Get up close and personal with some resident creepy crawlies! Learn what role insects play in our ecosystem with the decomposition chamber. Meet large bugs including emperor scorpions, a tarantula, and even a giant African millipede!
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.
