Head to McWane Science Center for Spring Fever March 1st-April 15th! Symptoms include: science, wonder and fun!
There is so much going on at McWane during Spring Fever! Join them for special deals and awesome educational programming. Each Monday, enjoy $10 combo tickets! Be on the lookout for special discount days and free prizes on social media.
Don’t forget to check out the traveling exhibit, Going Places, on the third floor! Going Places is an interactive science exhibition that explores the technology humans have developed for travel. If you have ever wanted to pilot an airship, ride on a hovercraft, or control traffic in a city, now is your big chance!
You can also see the two newest IMAX movies, Dream Big and Extreme Weather in the John W. Woods IMAX® Dome Theater. Our 280 seats sit under a 5 story, 79ft. diameter tilted, domed screen fills your entire field of vision and the audio surrounds you to create a truly immersive sight and sound film experience.
Special Programming:
March 26-31: Brain Awareness Week is a worldwide celebration of the brain that brings together scientists, families, schools, and communities. Join UAB staff and graduate students for a chance to dissect a sheep brain or cow eyeball and enjoy various interactive activities that describe how the senses work.
March 27 – 31: There will have special themes for our public programming offerings in the Adventure Halls: McWane Speedway, Tech Lab, Create and Construct, Welcome to the Jungle, and Lost in Space.
Click Here to see details of what you can expect each day of Spring Break at McWane!
For more Spring Break Ideas, Check out our list of Family Fun in Birmingham
Birmingham Area Easter Egg hunts are kicking off soon! Grab your baskets and make a plan to attend your favorite hunt! Lots to choose from in and around the Birmingham Area!
Longer days and warmer weather have arrived and that means kicking the tiny humans outside and locking the door… Ok, maybe not locking the door, per se, but strongly encouraging them to play outside rather than destroying your freshly cleaned house 5 minutes after you put the broom away.
One of my favorite things about Spring is the beautiful flowers.. and Tulips are one of my favorite! Did you know that American Village in Montevallo has over 70,000 tulips just waiting to be picked?
Have you seen any Happy Rocks around Birmingham?
What to do: Did you find a rock in a neighborhood park? Awesome! They have been hidden or set out at various times hoping to surprise park patrons. When you find one, post your picture to their 
Spring time is always one of our favorite times to visit the zoo, as the weather warms up it’s a great way to get out and enjoy the weather and hopefully catch the animals out enjoying it too! In addition to their Spring Break Camps, here are some other things you can expect to see and do at the Zoo this Spring!
For Moms it’s a never ending chore to get your kids in the habit of helping out with the house hold responsibilities. I also have to remind myself that teaching them responsibility now is good for them. I fall into the trap of finding it easier to do myself rather than ask them 17 times to put dirty clothes in the hamper, a dish in the sink, etc.
Spring Break doesn’t always mean traveling and if you’re planning on taking a Staycation right here in Birmingham, see if you can work your way through this list of local activities.
I was recently invited to go to Birmingham Boulders with a friend. When we walked in the first thing I saw were the walls, they were so huge! I have always loved climbing at First Avenue Rocks but the walls at Birmingham Boulders seemed so much taller!
the kids toys/snacks separate. Each kiddo can pick their favorite animal like Otis the Owl (pictured) or Picasso the Penguin. It’s a win/win for putting the fun in functionality.
