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Birmingham Events Calendar: November 27th – December 4th

Tis’ the season! The calendar is starting to pick up again with lots of holiday activities! Don’t forget that the Winter Wonderland Exhibit opened this weekend at the McWane Science Center.

We have a list of Santa Happenings so you can keep up with what’s going on around town, make sure to check that list if you’re looking for a picture op or breakfast with Jolly Old St. Nick.

Have a great week!

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

Sunday November 27th:

Holy Inappropriateness! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the Ham’ today. Make sure to check our list below for fun exhibits happening daily at our local attractions.

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Monday November 28th:

Holy Inappropriateness! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the Ham’ today. Make sure to check our list below for fun exhibits happening daily at our local attractions.

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Tuesday November 29th:

Holidazed! Stories of the Season with Storyteller Dolores Hydock – Springville Library
Take a last-minute break from the holiday hubbub, and relax with an evening of funny, affectionate Christmas stories about family, friends, and finding the spirit that makes holidays special.
6:30pm

Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome. For larger groups, a call is nice but not necessary.
10:30am

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Wednesday November 30th:

Family Story Time with Mr MacNorth 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 December 1st:

Storytime Fun – Vestavia Hills Library
join Ms. Amanda for Storytime Fun. Adventures of all kinds for kids ages 3 years through 5 years.
10:30am

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Friday December 2nd:

Everything Christmas – Trussville Civic Center
The Trussville Historical Society along with the City of Trussville and Trussville Fire Department are sponsoring the “Everything Christmas” event at the Trussville Civic Center.

The name says it all. You will find everything you need for Christmas at this show. We have already lined up local retailers such as Gigi’s Boutique, All About Décor, Southern Magnolia Gifts and Plant’s Framed Art just to name a few. We also have over 60 local vendors who will be showcasing their products as well.

There will also be entertainment while you shop featuring the jazz band from Hewitt Trussville Middle School and other local performers.
1pm – 8pm

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Saturday December 3rd:

Everything Christmas – Trussville Civic Center
The Trussville Historical Society along with the City of Trussville and Trussville Fire Department are sponsoring the “Everything Christmas” event at the Trussville Civic Center.

The name says it all. You will find everything you need for Christmas at this show. We have already lined up local retailers such as Gigi’s Boutique, All About Décor, Southern Magnolia Gifts and Plant’s Framed Art just to name a few. We also have over 60 local vendors who will be showcasing their products as well.

Santa will arrive for cookies and pictures from 9-1pm. There will also be entertainment while you shop featuring the jazz band from Hewitt Trussville Middle School and other local performers.
9am – 1pm

Bird Treat Making – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
As the holidays approach, let’s make a delicious treat for our wild bird friends. These feeders will add a festive touch to your yard, as well as be a welcome snack to the birds around your house.
10:30 AM and 1 PM
FREE

Barts Art Cart – Holiday CardsBirmingham Museum of Art
Tis the season! Design and create custom holiday cards for your friends and family with Bart the Art Bat!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore 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. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

Holiday Faire! – Alabama Waldorf School
Join us for an Alabama Waldorf School annual favorite! Bring in the season with games, an international buffet, bake sale, live music, and vendors featuring local artists, crafts & handmade goods.
10am-3pm

Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon

Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
Christmas is just a few weeks away! Come out for some feline fun as we read Merry Christmas, Splat by bestselling author Rob Scotton. We’ll make some cat crafts, play with Splat on NOOK, and eat some delicious snacks.
11am

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Sunday December 4th:

Holiday Caroling at the Plaza – Hoover Public Library
Join us at the Hoover Public Library for community-wide caroling. We’ll provide the words and you provide the voices and the fun.
2:30pm

Southern Tales at the Gardens

A jolly collection of Holiday stories, songs, and sing-a-longs to warm your heart and jump-start your holiday!
2pm – 4pm
Tickets $20

Barts Art Cart – Holiday Cards, Birmingham Museum of Art
Tis the season! Design and create custom holiday cards for your friends and family with Bart the Art Bat!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore 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. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

Winter Wonderland:
This magical holiday experience gives families a chance to learn about the science of the season together as they play in the snow, go ice fishing, and watch toy trains zip around the tracks.

Winter Wonderland offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy together. Inside the snow room, children can make snow angels, build snow castles and more. Children can catch fish through the ice in the ice fishing area.

Guests can even sled down the giant slide between the third and second floors in the museum or try the zip line.

Families also have a chance to see toy trains of every shape and size zipping around the tracks in the Magic of Model Trains area. This year children will be able to become conductors at one of the new stations and also see several new additions to the train sets.
Through January 8th 2012

Magic of Model Trains Exhibit:
The Magic of Model Trains exhibit offers families a chance to see toy trains of every shape and size zipping around the tracks. This year children will enjoy the chance to become a conductor at one of the new stations and also see several new additions to the train sets. Through January 8th 2012

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: Born to Be Wild, Flying Monsters and Santa vs The Snowman

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.

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