We hope you all remembered to “Fall Back” today.. Yes, it means an extra hour of sleep but it will be dark so much earlier now. The Holiday Season is heating up and Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, Whew! Time is flying by!!
Lots of fun to be had around Birmingham this week, of course storytimes at your local library is always an option but you can also check out Hogwarts Night at the Birmingham Zoo, the Magic of Model Trains exhibit is now open at McWane Science Center and for the car enthusiasts the Alabama International Auto show kicks off this Thursday. If you haven’t entered to win the tickets we have up for grabs, you can do so here. We’ll have more chances to win this week on our Facebook page so make sure you like us over there!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Sunday November 6th:
Moss Rock Festival – The Preserve in Hoover
A regional focus for art, design & environmental lovers everywhere. Enjoy artists, our eco-ideas partnerst featuring green living ideas, products, services and organizations, live music, engaging constructions and installations, a cake expo and tasting, wonderkid studios, wreaths re-imagined, hiking, 5K bike ride, geocaching, fuel-efficient car exhibitions, a café, and the great outdoors.
10am – 4pm
Barts Art Cart –Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!
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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Monday November 7th:
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 8th:
Family Night, “Cinderella” – Emmet O Neal Library
The Birmingham Children’s Theater presents a classic fairy tale. Dinner at 5:30, show at 6:00. All ages. No registration required.
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 9th:
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
It’s Thanksgiving and Corduroy is celebrating with his friends! Come join us as we read together and do some arts and crafts.
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 November 10th:
Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
12pm – 9pm
Lights of Honor Holiday Lighting Ceremony – Shops at Grand River
Join us at The Outlet Shops of Grand River as we honor our Veterans and light up the holiday decor to celebrate their service, courage and dedication to our country.
6:30pm
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 November 11th:
Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .
The McWane Center is joining forces with the 2012 AIAS in the very successful Kids Fair @ The Auto Show. McWane will be hosting Science Camps at the Auto Show from November 11-13, 2011. This event will be blended into the Kids Fair promotion. There will be special shows, and continuing interactive events.
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
10am – 9pm
Story Day with Nene – Whole Foods
stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am
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Saturday November 12th:
Hogwarts Night at the Birmingham Zoo
The Zoo will be open for all muggles, wizards, and future wizards to enjoy the evening. There will be several introduction classes, Hogwarts 101, for muggles and future wizarding students such as Transfiguration, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, and Divination. Activities such as riding the Hogwarts Express, Tales of Beedle the Bard storytime, Dementor Rollers, Animal Demonstrations, Thestrel Carousel and much more in Diagon Alley. The Yule Ball will be held from 7:30pm until 9pm, where students will be able to dance to Hogwarts music. The Leaky Caldron will be open for business for those hungry muggles and wizards! Don’t forget to purchase your Butter Beer!
Ticket Pricing:
Members – $5 – Adults and children 2 years of age and up
Non-Members – $8 – Adults and children 2 years of age and up
Tickets may be purchased at the Zoo’s main entrance beginning at 5pm on the evening of Hogwarts Night at the Zoo (advanced ticket purchasing is not available). Tickets are good for one date only. Children under 2 years of age enter for free.
- Each ticket includes admission to Diagon Alley (located within the Zoo) and one ride.
- Partake in fun, games and activities within Diagon Alley.
- Ride the Hogwarts Express, the Thestrel Carousel and enjoy up-close animal encounters.
- Experience unique Hogwarts 101 classes.
- Hogwarts students can enter Diagon Alley after classes have concluded by using their name badge (must be accompanied by a paid “Muggle” parent).
For more information on Hogwarts Academy and how to sign up – visit the Birmingham Zoo Website
Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .
The McWane Center is joining forces with the 2012 AIAS in the very successful Kids Fair @ The Auto Show. McWane will be hosting Science Camps at the Auto Show from November 11-13, 2011. This event will be blended into the Kids Fair promotion. There will be special shows, and continuing interactive events.
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
10am – 9pm
Barts Art Cart – Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!
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
Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon
Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
Today is a special day! Curious George will be visiting our Storytime! We hope you’ll join us!
11am
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Sunday November 13th:
Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .
The McWane Center is joining forces with the 2012 AIAS in the very successful Kids Fair @ The Auto Show. McWane will be hosting Science Camps at the Auto Show from November 11-13, 2011. This event will be blended into the Kids Fair promotion. There will be special shows, and continuing interactive events.
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
10am – 6pm
Barts Art Cart –Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!
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:
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: Tornado Ally, Born to Be Wild, and Flying Monstors.
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.
