We know you are all busy getting ready for the festivities this week but there are a few things going on in Birmingham that, if you have time, you might want to check out.
**Be sure to check this page often throughout the week as it’s constantly updated**
Story Time with Santa – Saks Fifth Avenue, Summit
Sunday, Dec. 20th – 4:30pm
Homewood Library
Monday Dec. 21st 6pm-7pm
Take a break from all of the Holiday hustle and bustle and join the Children’s Department at the Homewood Library for some Holiday Cheer!
Hear wonderful holiday stories, sing seasonal songs, make a special ornament and enjoy holiday refreshments!
Hoover Library
Kiss a Frog, See a Movie
Stop by the Kid Zone up until Dec. 21st, kiss a frog and have your name entered in the drawing for a Rave Gift Card. Drawing will be held at 9am on December 22nd
Pottery Barn Kids Book club at the Summit –
Children and a caregiver are invited to share in this weekly story time. Make sure to get your Book Club Passport on your initial visit and receive a free gift at your 5th story time.
Tuesday, Dec 22nd – 10am
Ross Bridge Resort and Spa – The Magic of the Polar Express
The last night to enjoy this Holiday magic with pianist Jon Michael Ogletree on Dec. 22nd. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., younger guests are invited to enjoy cookies and milk while listening to the story of The Polar Express straight from a conductor. At the end of the reading, each guest will receive a bell meant to commemorate the evening and celebrate the magic of Christmas.
Story Time at Barnes and Noble, Summit
Wednesday, Dec 23rd – 11am
Olivia Helps with Christmas by: Ian Falconer
Desoto Caverns Park
November 1, 2009- January 1, 2010 This show commemorating the birth of Christ is presented on every caverns tour in the main room of the Caverns. 9am – 4pm
Sundays 1pm – 4pm
Zoolight Safari at the Birmingham Zoo
Two trains for the Holiday Train Ride, see the Zoo illuminated with over half-a-million lights, festive carousel, get the best deal and enjoy all holiday rides with the new All-You-Can-Ride wristband, enjoy story time, animal demos and much more! Be sure to stop at the Barn in the Children’s Zoo for photo opportunities, animals and holiday crafts for all to enjoy. The Zoo will close at 4 pm every night of ZooLight Safari. Animal exhibits will be closed during ZooLight Safari. *Additional cost for all rides.
December 20th – 23rd & 26th – 30th, 5pm – 9pm
FREE to members, Non Members $7.00
Ride the Train around McWane Science Center
Visitors will be able to take a ride around the plaza in this brand new choo-choo! Then, continue your journey in the museum with the Magic of Model Trains exhibit.
Train Schedule:
Sunday, December 20th, 12pm – 4pm
Monday – Wednesday December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 11am – 4pm
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas day
Saturday – December 26, 11am – 4pm
Tickets $1 for members – $2 for non members.
Alabaster
Santa tours Alabaster
December 24th – starting around 1pm, arrival time for your neighborhood could vary 30 minutes before or after the time scheduled…
Santa takes a break from his Christmas preparations to visit families throughout the Alabaster area. Will he be in your neighborhood?
1 p.m. — Portsouth, Norwick Forest, Kingwood, Spring Gate, Cedar Grove
1:10 p.m. — Cedar Grove Trailer Park
1:30 p.m. — Sterling Gate
1:35 p.m. — Woodland Hills
1:45 p.m. — Southwind, Meadowlark, Willow Creek, Willow Point
1:55 p.m. — Northwest, Eaglewood, Olde Town
2 p.m. — Chinaberry
2:15 p.m. — Cambridge Pointe I, Summerbrook
2:20 p.m. — Knox Trailer Park
2:25 p.m. — Maylene
2:35 p.m. — Grande View Gardens
2:40 p.m. — Greenfield
2:45 p.m. — Applegate
2:50 p.m. — Grande View Estates, Navajo Hills North
2:55 p.m. — Cambridge Point II
3 p.m. — The View Apartments
3:10 p.m. — Shalimar Pointe, Ashford Heights
3:20 p.m. — Northeast Hickory Hills
3:25 p.m. — Maplewood Trail, Shady Oak Lane
3:35 p.m. — Bermuda Lake, Oakwood
3:45 p.m. — Amberly Woods, Mission Hills, Wynlake
4 p.m. — Peavine Trailer Park, Autumn Ridge
4:10 p.m. — Silver Creek
4:15 p.m. — Lake Terrace
4:20 p.m. — Park Forest, Wellington Manor
4:30 p.m. — Navajo Hills South
4:35 p.m. — Weatherly, Berryhill, Southwest Shelby Farms, Southfield Gardens, Golden Meadows
5:10 p.m. — Siluria, Park Forest Village
5:15 p.m. — Meadowview, Willow Glen
5:35 p.m. — Apache Ridge
5:45 p.m. — Woodbrook Trail Apartments, Windy Oaks
6 p.m. — Buck Creek Landing
6:05 p.m. — Southeast, Iron Wood
6:10 p.m. — Douglas Meadows
6:20 p.m. — Scottsdale
6:25 p.m. — Park Place
6:30 p.m. — Navajo Pines
6:40 p.m. — The Meadows
6:50 p.m. — Keystone Mobile Home Park, Fox Valley, Fox Valley Farms, Terri Lynn Trailer Park, First Avenue
7 p.m. — Kentwood
7:05 p.m. — Green Valley
7:10 p.m. — Crim Drive, Stoney Meadows
7:20 p.m. — Cedar Meadows, Stage Coach, Dogwood Forest, Forest Hills
7:25 p.m. — Lake Forest, Forest Ridge
7:30 p.m. — Tanglewood, Carriage Hills
7:40 p.m. — Timber Ridge
7:45 p.m. — The Grove
7:50 p.m. — Smokey Ridge
8 p.m. — Mountain Lake, Wisteria
