It’s finally here! The week we find out which Birmingham Mom Rocks! We’re busy putting the finishing touches on this sure to be awesome event but in the meantime why don’t you check out what else is going on around town? Folksy Fun, a block party, talk like a Pirate day, Matey! There is no shortage of things happening around the city this week and weekend! We hope to see you all on Thursday night for our big event! Have a great week!
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Monday September 13th
Holy Inappropriateness!! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the ham’ today. See below for what’s going on daily at the Birmingham Zoo, McWane Science Center or Southern Museum of Flight.
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Tuesday September 14th
Family Folksy Fun – Emmet O Neal Library
Mr. Eric, author and storyteller, will share with us for the first family night of the school year! Dinner is at 5:30 and the show starts at 6:00. No registration or cost – all ages are welcome!
Larry Moore the Magic Man – Hoover Library
A local favorite presents an evening of comedy and magic in the Library Theatre! Fun for the whole family!
6:30pm
Barnes and Noble – Summit – Terrific Tuesday Storytime
Bestselling author Rob Sctton of Russell The Sheep, does it again with Splat the Cat. A whimsical story of first day school jitters and making new friends. Join us as we follow Splat’s journey and how he learns a valuable lesson.
11:00am
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Wednesday September 15th
Block Party – Homewood Library
Grades 6-12 only. Join us after school to create a masterpiece using our Lego stash. Snacks will be served.
3:30 – 4:30
Pirates and Princesses – Emmet O Neal
School is in session, which means after-school specials are back! Visit our medieval market from 3:30 – 4:15 on Wednesday, September 15th. No registration or cost – ages 3 and up.
Education Celebration – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for a fun-filled hour of hands-on learning featuring our brand-new Barnes & Noble @ School section with educational toys and games.
2:00pm
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 September 16th
Birmingham Moms Rock Event – Wine Loft Downtown
Join us for a fun night of food, live music, drink discounts and specials, prizes and swag all while we celebrate Birmingham Moms that Rock! Presented by Brookwood Medical Center, B-Metro and BirminghamMommy.com
Free Event with Complimentary Valet
6pm-9pm
Snap – Emmet O Neal
Go green at the Emmet O’Neal Library! We’ll be making crafts out of used materials. All 3rd-6th graders are welcome in our kids-only zone
3:30 – 4:30
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Friday September 17th
Wild about Books Story Time – Birmingham Zoo
Come 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 area
10:00am
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Saturday September 18th
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
A new, fun, and free drop-in art program for kids and families. Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month will highlight a different gallery and feature a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am – 1pm
Barts Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
WABI SABI A little cat in Tokyo on a quest to discover the meaning of his name.
READER: Ms. Blair, Our Lady of Sorrows School Librarian
11am
Children’s Storytime Ruffner Mountain
Is your child a budding naturalist? Bring them to Storytime to encourage their excitement about the outdoors. We will read a story with a nature theme. Following the story, there will be a short activity. Suited for children 2 – 5. All children must be accompanied by an adult during the program.
10am
30th Birthday Party Celebration – Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market is turning 30 years old this Fall! And we’ve got a celebration in store for you! More details to come!
Noon – 6pm
Talk Like a Pirate Day – North Shelby Library
Talk Like a Pirate Day: Avast me hearties! Stop by the Children’s Department anytime today to celebrate this day by talking like a pirate and go home with some special “booty!”
Helena Market Days/Farmers Market – Helena Amphitheater
8:00am – 12:00pm
Urban Cookhouse Farmers Market – Downtown Homewood
7am – Noon
Pepper Place Saturday Market
We spread out of the parking lot to include 29th Street as we accommodate local farmers, artisans, music, art and food!
7:00am – Noon
Valleydale Farmers Market –
Valleydale Farmers Market is dedicated to bringing fresh, local produce to communities around Alabama and the Southeast.
Music, cooking demos and storytimes along with fresh produce a great way to spend a day!
Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble Summit
If you give a cat a cupcake – The lovable cat who first appeared in If You Give a Pig a Party has his very own book! Author Laura Numeroff’s newest story will show everyone that Cat is where it’s at!
2:00pm
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Sunday September 19th
Vulcan Aftertunes – Vulcan Park
Birmingham’s unique musical event returns to Red Mountain this fall for it’s sixth season! Enjoy cool tunes, fresh brews, and sweet views on Sunday afternoons with Birmingham’s hip iron man, Vulcan. Vulcan AfterTunes is a three-part concert series featuring local and national singer/songwriter acts. Kick back, relax and end your weekend with some of the area’s best music while enjoying spectacular views of Birmingham’s city skyline. Ticket price includes admission to Vulcan’s Observation Balcony and Museum.
Cool Tunes. Fresh Brews. Sweet Views.
Price: $10 General Admission; $5 Vulcan Members; $4 Ages 5 -12; FREE for Children 4 and under! Available this year a Family Pass for just $50 Learn More
3pm
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
A new, fun, and free drop-in art program for kids and families. Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month will highlight a different gallery and feature a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
1pm – 3pm
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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Open Daily
McWane Science Center
Mr Potato Head Exhibit – Families won’t want to miss The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD, a new interactive traveling exhibit that features the much-loved MR. POTATO HEAD character will lead young visitors and parents on a number of fun and educational adventures. From trips to outer space to jungle safaris and archaeological digs, each activity will provide children with engaging learning experiences. Through Sept. 26
Itty Bitty Magic City – NOTE: ITTY BITTY IS AN ITTY BIT SMALLER THIS SUMMER!
The Itty Bitty Magic City will be on display this summer in addition to The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head exhibit. The Itty Bitty City is a little bit smaller than usual, but favorite areas including the grocery store, Tot Spot area, crane, and factory are still in the city. The Itty Bitty Golf Course and a few other items were removed temporarily to make room for the new exhibit “The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head” that is also designed for an early childhood audience and they will return in the Fall.
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!
Animalopolis at the IMAX – ANIMALOPOLIS will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their parents.
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
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!
