Spring Break is HERE
!! How is that possible? This listing is sure to keep you busy with the tiny humans while they’re out on break. Have a suggestion that we haven’t listed? Leave us a comment and let us know!
Happy Spring Break!
It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!
Saturday March 16th:
St Patrick’s Day Parade – 5 Points South
Parade Info
Line-up starts at 11am between 10th & 11th Ave South near the Alys Stephens Center
Start time – 1:30pm
End time – 2:30pm
Parking
Parking available in the Parking Deck next to Cosmo’s Pizza on Magnolia Ave
Parade Map Click Here For Map
Dino Discovery – Birmingham Zoo
Members-Only VIP Preview Days:
FREE for members!
9am-12pm
*Opens to the public at Noon
Bart’s Art Cart, Hip, Hippo, Hooray – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different gallery activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart! Decorate your own animal cup and saucer with a hippo or your favorite animal!
11am
Bart’s Book – Birmingham Museum of Art
Bart’s Books is a storytelling program for children ages 4-7. Bart selects a new book and related work of art each month that he thinks kids will enjoy.
This month, Bart has selected Roger Duvoisin’s Veronica.
Storytime – Books a Million, Brookwood Mall
Wizard of Oz Storytime, featuring Dorothy
11am
Kid In Nature – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
KIN (Kids in Nature) Club, $5/$7 per child (chaperones free )
Let’s go outside and explore! KIN Club focuses on a different topic each month and includes a naturalist-led hike and a craft. Suited for 3rd – 5th graders and their family. Check our website for each month’s topic. Reservations required. Reserve your spot at http://shop.ruffnermountain.org/.
1:00 – 2:30pm
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 for Storytime as we read Mossy. Scoot has never seen a turtle as beautiful as Mossy, but someone picks her up and takes her away. We will make a craft and have something delicious from the Cafe.
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Sunday March 17th:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
St Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Participate in our green scavenger hunt and learn about some of the myths and legends of St. Patrick’s Day. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the front desk and receive your very own pot of gold prize!
1pm – 5pm (come and go)
The Harlem Globetrotters – Pete Hanna Center
For the first time ever, during the Globetrotters 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour, fans will decide the rules that could decide the final outcome. This includes anything from playing with two basketballs at once to getting the double the points for each basket made. By visiting www.harlemglobetrotters.com, you can register your vote and get ready to see the Globetrotters at the Pete Hanna Center
4 pm – 6 pm
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Monday March 18th:
McWane Science Center – *Multiple Event Listings*
Skins & Skulls
11:00 AM
NatureScope, Level 2
Join us for a hands-on look at native Alabama wildlife from the inside and out.
Meaty Mealworms
4:00 PM
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Learn about the lifecycle of the Darkling Beetle and why they are an important food source for many countries. You can even try one yourself! Choose from cheddar, BBQ or Mexican Spice flavored.
Gulf Tank Feedings
1:30 PM
Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
All ages welcome. Delicious freshly popped popcorn along with juice will be served to all children in attendance.
10:30am
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Tuesday March 19th
McWane Science Center – *Multiple Event Listings*
Beastly Behaviors
11:00 AM
NatureScope, Level 2
Discover the disgusting habits of McWane Science Center’s very own animal staff.
Whose Scat is That?
4:00 PM
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Animals tell their stories by what they’ve left behind. Join us and get the Scoop on Poop!
Mighty Monarchs
10:30 AM
Flutter by and learn about the amazing life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Through crafts and hands on activities you will gain an appreciation of these beautiful creatures
Birmingham Museum of Art – Hippo Adventures
Meet at the Information Desk outside Bart’s ArtVenture!
Join us for a new in-gallery family experience! Children aged 3 – 8 and their adult companions are invited to join Museum educators to explore Hip, Hippo, Hooray!, discover activities that make looking at art fun and exciting, and create new family memories about art and hippos.
No reservations required. Hippo Adventures 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
The Pigeon Wants an Audience – Hoover Public Library
The Pigeon has left the pages of his book to host a day devoted to …him! Fun for the whole family in the Kid Zone. Part of “Spring Break: Birds of a Feather Read Together”
10:30am
Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome.
10:30am
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Wednesday March 20th:
McWane Science Center – *Multiple Event Listings*
Skins & Skulls
11:00 AM
NatureScope, Level 2
Join us for a hands-on look at native Alabama wildlife from the inside and out.
Meaty Mealworms
4:00 PM
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Learn about the lifecycle of the Darkling Beetle and why they are an important food source for many countries. You can even try one yourself! Choose from cheddar, BBQ or Mexican Spice flavored.
Gulf Tank Feedings
1:30 PM
Chicken Little – Hoover Public Library
The sky is falling, but don’t panic! Leave that to our talented staff. Fun for the whole family in the Library Theatre. Part of “Spring Break: Birds of a Feather Read Together”
10:30am
An Afternoon Movie & Build a Snack – Homewood Public Library
The Children’s Department will provided ingredients to build a delicious and nutritious snack to munch on while watching an afternoon film. All ages welcome. Peanut allergies will be taken into consideration, please notify staff.
Round Auditorium – 3:30pm
Join us as we read Emeraldalicious!If you love to read about Pinkalicious, you definitely want to find out what she and her brother Peter are doing in her new book! Learn how you can be greentastic!
11am
10AM-1PM – Bart’s Art Cart, games, and hippo activities!
10:30AM, 11:30AM, Noon – Three tour options to see our new family-friendly exhibition, Hip, Hippo, Hooray!
11AM and Noon – Bart’s Books: Eleanor the Hippo Learns to Tell the Truth by Andy McGuire
1PM – Film: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
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 March 21st:
McWane Science Center – *Multiple Event Listings*
Beastly Behaviors
11:00 AM
NatureScope, Level 2
Discover the disgusting habits of McWane Science Center’s very own animal staff.
Whose Scat is That?
4:00 PM
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Animals tell their stories by what they’ve left behind. Join us and get the Scoop on Poop!
Mighty Monarchs
10:30 AM
Flutter by and learn about the amazing life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Through crafts and hands on activities you will gain an appreciation of these beautiful creatures
Tweety and His Peeps – Hoover Public Library
The Looney Tunes cutie and the marshmallow “tweets” known as Peeps – what a combination! Fun for the whole family in the Kid Zone. Part of “Spring Break: Birds of a Feather Read Together”
10:30am
Homewood Public Library * 2 Listings*
Duplo Storytime
10:30 a.m. Round Auditorium.
A story time for the very young which combines a story with hands-on learning. All ages welcome.
Lego Build
3:30 p.m. Round Auditorium.
Hosted by the Magic City Lego Group this program is a master build. The group will provide the bricks to create structures out of your imagination. Open to ages 6-12 yrs old. For safety concerns, no younger children.
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Friday March 22nd:
McWane Science Center – Multiple Event Listings
Skins & Skulls
11:00 AM
NatureScope, Level 2
Join us for a hands-on look at native Alabama wildlife from the inside and out.
Meaty Mealworms
4:00 PM
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Learn about the lifecycle of the Darkling Beetle and why they are an important food source for many countries. You can even try one yourself! Choose from cheddar, BBQ or Mexican Spice flavored.
Gulf Tank Feedings
1:30 PM
Build A Spring Garden – Homewood Public Library
2:00-4:00 p.m. Round Auditorium.
Stop by the Children’s Department to put together the perfect spring addition to your garden. You will take home a cup of dirt and watch a seed sprout into a living plant. All ages welcome.
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Saturday March 23rd:
Birmingham Z00
11am-1pm: Get Rhythm® will provide a two hour interactive “community music-making experience” in Trails of Africa using drums and percussion from around the world. All instruments will be provided by Get Rhythm!®
Birmingham Museum of Art – Hippo Adventures
Meet at the Information Desk outside Bart’s ArtVenture!
Join us for a new in-gallery family experience! Children aged 3 – 8 and their adult companions are invited to join Museum educators to explore Hip, Hippo, Hooray!, discover activities that make looking at art fun and exciting, and create new family memories about art and hippos.No reservations required. Hippo Adventures 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
Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different gallery activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
Decorate your own animal cup and saucer with a hippo or your favorite animal!
11am
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: Multiple Event Listing
Join us for Storytime as we read Wild About Books. Find out what happens when even the animals in the zoo love to read books. We will make a craft and have something delicious from the Cafe.
11am
Special Event, Young Readers, Children’s Event
We’re proud to join American Girl with a fun workshop, Just Between Us: A Parent and Daughter Event. This event is based on The Care and Keeping of You for girls age 8+.
3pm
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