Spring Break is here! Holla!
Our calendar is packed this week, which is a good thing since you’ll need more events to choose from!
Here is a list of things to do to keep the kids happy and busy this week!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
McWane Science Center-
Brain Awareness Week
MARCH 24-28
Included in museum admission, FREE for members
Join UAB students for a chance to dissect a sheep brain or a cow eye and various interactive activities that describe how the senses work.
VINTAGE VIDEO GAME LOUNGE
MARCH 24-26
Included in museum admission, FREE for members
See how home video game technology has evolved from its earliest form in this unique gamecenter which will feature dozens of classic video game consoles and even a large screen gaming system.
POLAR PRIZE PACKS!
Register for prizes at IMAX between March 22-30.
You do not have to be present to win
One lucky visitor to McWane will go home with a 36″ Coca-Cola Polar Bear each day of Spring Break. Plus, one “To the Arctic-themed” Birthday Party for up to 30 people will be given out at the end of the week.
Birmingham Zoo –
There is no better place to spend your Spring Break than the Birmingham Zoo! Seasonal favorites such as Predator Zone, Children’s Zoo Splash Pads, Wildlife Shows, a Get Rhythm!® Drum Circle* and more are back just in time for the warmer weather. Soak up the sun and pay a visit to your favorite Zoo animals this Spring Break at the Birmingham Zoo.
*Schedule for Get Rhythm!® Drum Circle
(Located at Safari Peak):
March 22: 11:30am-1pm
March 29: 11:30am-1pm
Birmingham Museum of Art–
World in a Box
Drop in anytime between 10AM – 5PM for our FREE art activities and family tours. Family tours about that day’s culture will be 10AM and 1:30PM.
Discover differences in cultures as you create a box inspired by a new collection every day. Explore the decorations and textures in Contemporary, Native American, Indian, and Wedgwood artworks.
World Cultures Celebrated:
Tuesday, March 25: Contemporary American
Wednesday, March 26: Native American
Thursday, March 27: Indian
Friday, March 28: Eighteenth-Century English
—————————————————————————————
Monday March 24th:
Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Join us for a cool movie and some hot popcorn!
3:30pm
Trussville Spring Carnival – Magnolia Park
The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Carnival. The event is being held in Magnolia Park next to First Baptist Church of Trussville on Chalkville Road. The carnival features rides and activities, as well as festival foods.
5pm – 9pm
Tot Time with Ms Eve – Avondale Library
I found that Pot of Gold on Saint Patrick’s Day, and turned it into Pot Luck! So come share the fun of stories, songs, crafts, and more! Geared for 2 to 4 years olds with a caregiver. . 24-hour advanced notice of attendance required.
9:30am
—————————————————————————————
Tuesday March 25th:
Trussville Spring Carnival – Magnolia Park
The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Carnival. The event is being held in Magnolia Park next to First Baptist Church of Trussville on Chalkville Road. The carnival features rides and activities, as well as festival foods.
5pm – 9pm
Look up to the Stars 2! – Clay Community Center
We are so excited about this family night program at the CLAY COMMUNITY CENTER! Back by popular demand, astrophysicist and former NASA consultant Kevin Manning will present “Roadmap to the Stars: The Night Sky Explained.” Dr. Manning will give an indoor presentation/slideshow and then lead participants outside to view the stars through a powerful telescope.
7pm
Family Movie Day, Free Birds – North Shelby Library
Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history, and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.
All ages are welcome with a caregiver. No registration is required. Snacks served.
10:30am
Family Tours – Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join us for an in-gallery family experience! Children aged 3 – 8 and their adult companions are invited to join Museum educators to explore our collection, discover activities that make looking at art fun and exciting, and create new family memories about art.
No reservations required. Family Tours are also available by appointment for groups of 10 or more children aged 3 – 8. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 205.254.2964.
10:30am
Storytime for All Ages – Homewood Public Library
Story Time
10:30am
—————————————————————————————
Wednesday March 26th:
Trussville Spring Carnival – Magnolia Park
The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Carnival. The event is being held in Magnolia Park next to First Baptist Church of Trussville on Chalkville Road. The carnival features rides and activities, as well as festival foods.
5pm – 9pm
Spring Break Adventure Time – Hoover Public Library
Explore the post-apocalyptic world of this hit cartoon! Join the comedic duo of Finn and Jake for crafts, games and snacks. It will be mathematical! Registration Required. Grades 4-6
2pm
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 – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read Ribbit!, a humorous story of friendship with plenty of ribbits to go around!
11am
—————————————————————————————
Thursday March 27th:
Trussville Spring Carnival – Magnolia Park
The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Carnival. The event is being held in Magnolia Park next to First Baptist Church of Trussville on Chalkville Road. The carnival features rides and activities, as well as festival foods.
5pm – 9pm
Princess and Superhero Spring Break Party – Clay Public Library
It’s a spring break party! Dress up as a favorite princess or superhero and join us for crafts, games, snacks, and more! Registration is requested.
10am
Zoo to You – Homewood Public Library
Join us as we bring the zoo to you.
10:30
PJ Storytime – North Shelby Library
Wear your pajamas to this storytime! Kids of all ages can enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and a bedtime snack.
7pm
—————————————————————————————
Friday March 28th:
Birmingham Barons vs. Chicago White Sox
Still aglow following their 2013 Southern League Championship, the Birmingham Barons have announced they will open the 2014 season by hosting their parent club, the Chicago White Sox, in an exhibition game at Regions Field
Tickets are on-sale now with prices ranging from $14-$28.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM CDT.
Trussville Spring Carnival – Magnolia Park
The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Carnival. The event is being held in Magnolia Park next to First Baptist Church of Trussville on Chalkville Road. The carnival features rides and activities, as well as festival foods.
5pm – 9pm
—————————————————————————————
Saturday March 29th:
Trussville Spring Carnival – Magnolia Park
The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Carnival. The event is being held in Magnolia Park next to First Baptist Church of Trussville on Chalkville Road. The carnival features rides and activities, as well as festival foods.
1pm – 5pm
Bart’s Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart! Make a crown inspired by the approaching of Spring!
11am – 1pm
Cereal and Cartoons – Homewood Public Library
Saturday morning cartoons and cereal. Dry cereal only, available until 10:45am.
10am – Noon
Family Storytime – Emmet O’Neal Library
Bring the entire family and join Mr. Mac for stories and music each Saturday morning.
10:30 a.m.
Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us as we read Ribbit!, a humorous story of friendship with plenty of ribbits to go around!
11am
—————————————————————————————
Sunday March 30th:
Trussville Spring Carnival – Magnolia Park
The Trussville Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Carnival. The event is being held in Magnolia Park next to First Baptist Church of Trussville on Chalkville Road. The carnival features rides and activities, as well as festival foods.
1pm – 5pm
—————————————————————————————
Local Attractions Open Daily!
McWane Science Center:
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 Alley, Great White Shark, Titans of the Ice Age
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.
