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Planet Fitness Highschool Summer Pass, 2024

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Keep the kids active this summer with the Planet Fitness Highschool Summer Pass. Starting June 1st kiddos ages 14-19 can work out for FREE all summer long!

Here’s how it works!

Sign up with a parent/guardian either online or in-club.
Pre-Register by following THIS LINK or visiting your nearest club. Once you’re signed up, download their app for your digital keytag and club pass, they even have on demand workouts to help get the kiddos started.

Now, pack those gym bags and check out your home club. Get ready for a Fitacular summer!

Free And Discounted Movie Guide for Birmingham, Summer 2024

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Summer is here, and what better way to beat the heat than by enjoying some family-friendly movies? BirminghamMommy.com has compiled the ultimate list of free and discounted summer movie screenings in Birmingham, AL. Whether you’re looking to entertain the kids on a budget or simply want to enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars, our guide has something for everyone. Keep reading to find out where and when you can catch these affordable summer flicks, and make the most of your movie nights without breaking the bank. Let’s dive into the best spots for summer movie fun in Birmingham!

FREE AND DISCOUNTED SUMMER MOVIES IN BIRMINGHAM

The Deal:

AMC – Summit / Patton Creek / Lee Branch
Monday’s and Wednesday’s. Admission is $3.00 + tax per person. Showtimes are 11am and 2pm

Santikos/Amstar Cinemas – Alabaster
Free summer movie series. Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. All movies will start at 10am. Seating is limited, first come first served. All movies are G or PG. Enhance the fun with a special $5 Summer Kids Movie Combo. Each combo includes a Kids Popcorn Box and a 12oz Drink Cup. Please note, items are not sold separately.

Free Friday Flicks – City Walk Birmingham
Outdoor movie series, every Friday night in June. Come early and enjoy food trucks, the social container bar and family fun. Food trucks open 6:30pm. Movies are FREE, but seating is limited – free tickets will be available the Monday before each movie beginning at 10am while available at the QR code below or at www.citywalkbham.com/friday-flicks/

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City
Summer Kids Fest. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 and 11am. Admission is FREE.

Regal Cinemas Trussville
Summer Movie Express.  Starting June 11th on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 11am. Admission is $1. Both Movies listed play both days.

The Movies:

Wednesday, June 5th

Premiere Cinemas: Shrek

Thursday, June 6th

Premiere Cinemas: Shrek

Friday, June 7th

Free Friday Flicks at Birmingham Citywalk: Barbie

Tuesday, June 11th

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Minions, Rise of Gru
Regal, Trussville:  Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway/Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Wednesday, June 12th

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Minions, Rise of Gru
Regal, Trussville:  Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway/Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Trolls Band Together

Thursday, June 13th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Trolls Band Together

Friday June 14th

Free Friday Flicks Citywalk: KungFu Panda 4

Tuesday, June 18th

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Trolls
Regal Trussville: Teenage Mutant Turtles: Mutant Mayhem/Frenemies: The Angry Birds Movie 2

Wednesday, June 19th

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Trolls
Regal Trussville: Teenage Mutant Turtles: Mutant Mayhem/Frenemies: The Angry Birds Movie 2
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken

Thursday, June 20th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken

Friday, June 21st

Free Friday Flicks Birmingham Citywalk: The Princess Bride

Sunday, June 23rd

Movie night at Regions Field: Space Jam, 8pm
FREE Family Movie at Woodlawn Theatre: Into the Spiderverse, 2pm and The Sandlot, 4:30pm

Monday, June 24th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Minions: The Rise of Gru

Tuesday, June 25th

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: How to Train Your Dragon
Regal Trussville: Despicable Me 3/Migration
Avondale Park: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory at Movies at Avondale Park Seating opens at 6:30pm
Movie starts at dusk. FREE

Wednesday, June 26th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: How to Train Your Dragon
Regal Trussville: Despicable Me 3/Migration
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem

Thursday, June 27th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem

Friday, June 28th

Free Friday Flicks at Birmingham Citywalk – Wonka

Tuesday, July 2nd

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: The Bad Guys
Regal Trussville: Spiderman: Into The Universe/Paw Patrol: The Movie

Wednesday, July 3rd

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: The Bad Guys
Regal Trussville: Spiderman: Into The Universe/Paw Patrol: The Movie
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Paw Patrol: The Movie

Thursday, July 4th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Paw Patrol: The Movie

Monday, July 8th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Sing

Tuesday, July 9th

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Migration
Regal Trussville: Spiderman: Across The Spider-Verse/Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Wednesday, July 10th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Sing
Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Migration
Regal Trussville: Spiderman: Across The Spider-Verse/Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Thursday, July 11th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Monday, July 15th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Sing 2

Tuesday, July 16th

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Puss in Boots, The Last Wish
Regal Trussville: Clifford The Big Red Dog/Sonic The Hedgehog

Wednesday, July 17th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Sing 2
Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Puss in Boots, The Last Wish
Regal Trussville: Clifford The Big Red Dog/Sonic The Hedgehog
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Migration
FREE Family Movie at Woodlawn Theatre: Cars, 2pm and Home Alone 4:30pm

Thursday, July 18th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Migration

Monday, July 22nd

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: The Secret Life of Pets

Tuesday, July 23rd

Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Shrek 2
Regal Trussville: Trolls Band Together/Sonic The Hedgehog 2

Wednesday, July 24th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: The Secret Life of Pets
Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Shrek 2
Regal Trussville: Trolls Band Together/Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Sonic The Hedgehog 2

Thursday, July 25th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Sonic The Hedgehog 2

Monday, July 29th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Migration

Tuesday, July 30th

Santokos/Amstar Alabaster: Sing 2
Regal Trussville: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile/Kung Fu Panda 3

Wednesday, July 31st

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Migration
Santikos/Amstar Alabaster: Sing 2
Regal Trussville: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile/Kung Fu Panda 3

Sunday, August 4th

FREE Family Movie at Woodlawn Theatre: Little Mermaid, 2pm and TheKarate Kid (Jaden Smith) , 4:30pm

Monday, August 5th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Despicable Me 2

Tuesday, August 6th

Regal Trussville:Minions: The Rise of Gru/Sing 2

Wednesday, August 7th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Despicable Me 2
Regal Trussville: Minions: The Rise of Gru/ Sing 2

Monday, August 12th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Despicable Me 3

Wednesday, August 14th

AMC Summit, Patton Creek, Lee Branch: Despicable Me 3

 

**Please note: times and movies are subject to change without notice to BirminghamMommy.com, it’s always best to double check with the theater or the theater website to confirm. Outdoor movies are subject to cancelation due to weather, make sure to check social media/event pages before you go.

Partners In Kids Health: Stuttering In Children

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Stuttering can affect people of all ages. According to the National Stuttering Association, about 5 percent of children experience stuttering at some point.

“Stuttering is when a person has difficulty smoothly producing speech to communicate,” said Margaret Holladay, a speech-language pathologist at Children’s of Alabama.

Many children will go through a stage between the ages of 2 and 5 when they stutter. They may repeat or prolong certain syllables, words, or phrases or stop making no sound for certain sounds and syllables. Doctors and scientists say they do not currently know why some children stutter. But most believe a few things can contribute to it, such as a family history of stuttering or a problem with how the brain’s messages interact with the muscles and body parts needed for speaking.

“We stress getting help, the earlier the better,” said Holladay. “We want to empower families to feel like they can have some power over this. We want to empower children to communicate.”

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Learning with Legion

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Here’s a fun new Summer program to get your kiddos involved in… Learning with the Birmingham Legion!

Kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade in and around the City of Birmingham have the opportunity to earn free tickets to Legion FC home games as they read throughout the summer. They will also be representing their school in a friendly competition for a chance to win a game out at Protective Stadium for their school’s leadership team. This school and those individuals will be honored at halftime.

For thresholds met of 100, 250, and 500 books read, those individuals will earn and qualify for a special prize benefit brought to the kids by Legion FC.

Children K-5th
3 books read = 1 free ticket.
4 tickets max per child per home game (12 books read).
Submissions for tickets are due 48 hours before the next home game date.

Book drive to begin on first home game after launch (Wednesday May 15th – 7:00pm).Donations will be accepted at the South and North Gates during every home game in May, June, July, and August.

Please note that your generous donations are purely voluntary and will not be rewarded with any incentives. We deeply appreciate your support and contribution to our local communities”

The school/organization with the most books read at the end of the program will receive a game out at protective to honor the individuals and leadership.

For any business or partner who is interested in joining this effort, please reach out to jsanclemente@bhmlegion.com.
Program Partners:

City of Birmingham

Housing Authority Birmingham District

Barnes and Noble

Homewood Public Library

Department of Youth Services

Birmingham Public Libraries

The Literacy Council

El Nido

NorthStar Ministries

Alabaster City Schools

Alabaster Public Library

Birmingham City Schools

Inspiritus

¡HICA!

For more information or to sign up… follow this link! https://www.bhmlegion.com/learningwithlegion/ 

 

May Events in Birmingham Not To Miss

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May Events in Birmingham Not to Miss

We know you’re always on the lookout for family-friendly activities and events in Birmingham that promise fun for everyone.. Check out our list that is packed with can’t-miss events that are perfect for families seeking adventure, sports, and memorable experiences right in the heart of the Magic City. From annual festivals to one-time events that cater to all ages, we’ve rounded up the top happenings that you and your loved ones won’t want to miss.

Birmingham Barons at Regions Field

Thursday, May 2nd v. Trash Pandas – Thirty Thursday 7pm
Friday, May 3rd v. Trash Pandas – Friday Fireworks/First Responders Night 7pm
Saturday, May 4th v. Trash Pandas –  Star Wars Night 6:30pm
Sunday, May 5th v. Trash Pandas – Cinco De Mayo 4pm

Tuesday, May 14th v. Chattanooga – Taco Tuesday 6pm
Wednesday, May 15th v. Chattanooga – School Day 11am
Thursday, May 16th v. Chattanooga – Thursday Thursday 7pm
Friday, May 17th v. Chattanooga – Friday Fireworks / Boy scout night 7pm
Saturday, May 18th v. Chattanooga – 6:30om
Sunday, May 19th v Chattanooga – Family fun day / Autism and sensory awareness day 4pm

Tuesday, May 28th – Taco Tuesday 7pm
Wednesday, May 29th – Wet Nose Wednesday 7pm
Thursday, May 30th – Thirsty Thursday 7pm
Friday, May 31st – Fireworks / Girl Scout Night / Faith and Family Night 7pm

Birmingham Legion at Protective Stadium

Saturday, May 4th v. FC Tulsa 6:3on pm
Wednesday, May 15th v. Charleston Battery 7pm

Birmingham Stallions at Protective Stadium

Saturday, May 11th v. St Louis Battlehawks 3pm
Saturday, May 18th v. Houston Roughnecks 7pm

Spring Family Art Day at Art Play

Join ArtPlay for a fantastic day of creativity and fun! Get ready to explore a world of art activities for kids and exciting experiences that the whole family will love. From colorful art stations where imaginations run wild to magical story time sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Free and open to the public
Saturday, May 11th 1pm – 4pm

Disney on Ice at Legacy Arena

A magical journey filled with beloved characters and favorite songs at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto at Legacy Arena on May 16-19 Get your tickets today https://bit.ly/3uQiOue

Leeds Creek Bank Festival at Leeds Memorial Park

29th Annual Creek Bank Festival – Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce has an exciting weekend that packs plenty of fun for you and the kiddos at Leeds Memorial Park. Stage entertainment all day long

Free event. Saturday, May 18, 10am – 4pm

Taco Fest at Sloss Furnace

Taco ‘bout a good time! Join Bare Hands, Inc. in celebrating the city’s top taco vendors and food trucks during the seventh annual Birmingham Taco Fest. This fiesta will be packed with family fun, food and lots of flavor! Along with the good eats, taco lovers can also expect an artist village, live music, libations, a children’s area and more.
Sunday, May 19th 1pm – 7pm

Moonlight Movies at Lane Parke

Featuring Encanto! Movie will start at 6:30pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and we can’t wait to see you there!
Friday, May 31st

 

Thank you to our site sponsor, Scott Boudreaux with LAH Sotheby’s. For more information on what’s happening in the Birmingham Housing Market, or to schedule a free home buyer/seller consultation, you can reach him at:

Scott Boudreaux, 205.835.9787 | sboudreaux@lahrealestate.com

Spring Family Day at ArtPlay

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Join ArtPlay for a fantastic day of creativity and fun! Get ready to explore a world of art activities for kids and exciting experiences that the whole family will love. From colorful art stations where imaginations run wild to magical story time sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Saturday, May 11th, 1pm – 4pm

Pancakes and Princess at the Birmingham Zoo

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Hear ye, hear ye – Princes and Princesses! Join your Birmingham Zoo for an enchanted day with our magical court of characters during the Royal Pancakes and Princesses Breakfast! Taking place on Saturday, June 15 on the Balcony and Terraces of the Zoo’s Administration Building.

First Seating: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Second Seating: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Third Seating: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Guests will enjoy a delectable breakfast and have the opportunity to meet and take photos with a multitude of royals, meet some special animal friends, and enjoy a fun day at the Zoo with ride wristbands. Children and adults are encouraged to dress up in their favorite prince or princess costume. 

*Pancakes and Princesses Breakfast is a rain-or-shine event. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

5 Reasons to Visit Tropic Falls at OWA Parks and Resort This Summer

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Looking for the perfect summer getaway that’s just a short drive from Birmingham? Pack up the family and head to Tropic Falls at OWA Parks and Resort! Here’s why we think this should be at the top of your summer bucket list:

Location: Just a little over 4-hours from Birmingham, Tropic Falls is an ideal spot for a weekend escape. Plus, if you’re planning a beach trip to Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, it’s a quick drive to add some extra fun to your vacation.

Fun for All Ages (yes parents too): Whether you have toddlers or teens, Tropic Falls has something for everyone. From gentle kiddie areas in both the amusement and water parks to thrilling rides and slides, every family member is guaranteed a blast!

Rainy Day Rescue: Don’t let a little rain dampen your beach plans. The indoor water park at Tropic Falls is the perfect place to keep the fun going, ensuring the weather never spoils your family fun.

Something for Everyone: With both a dry park and a water park, Tropic Falls caters to all preferences. Whether you want to splash around or stay dry, you can easily switch between the two!

Downtown Delights: Downtown OWA is a treasure trove of shops and eateries. Grab some delicious Mexican food at Cozemul, indulge in the best mozzarella sticks at Gussies, or enjoy a variety of live entertainment like the Brandon Styles Comedy Show.

Plus, don’t miss the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Show from May 2-4, a highlight event that promises sky-high fun!

Accommodations are easy with with Marriott’s Townplace Suites located on property, and easily walkable to all the attractions (including the new Starbucks!) It’s so nice to be able to not move your car once you check in. Groundbreaking will soon take place for a resort style hotel right next to the water park, which we can’t wait to see!

Make this summer unforgettable with a trip to Tropic Falls at OWA Parks and Resort. Whether it’s riding the waves or the roller coasters, exploring the shops, or enjoying a show, there’s no shortage of ways to create cherished memories with your family.

Summer Camp Spotlight: Gross Out Camp by Fresh Air Family

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If it’s Icky, Sticky, Gross and Fun, – It’s Gross Out Camp from Fresh Air Family.

Slimy salamanders, slugs, bugs and roly polies are all found as campers explore their world through hands-on field biology. It’s the kind of learning that kids thrive in – hands-on, in motion and at a child’s pace.

Gross Out Camp, a Fresh Air Family educational program, delivers award-winning science through the icky and sticky elements of science. All of these activities have been proven to make kids smarter and more resilient. In this science camp, participants learn though exploring their world. As the slogan says “It’s science, but please don’t tell the kids.”

“We studied the best way to get the brain engaged and found it was the old way – through nature exploration. The kind of childhood that raised the Greatest Generation,” said Verna Gates, executive director of Fresh Air Family. “”

The camp is held at Vulcan Park, Oak Mountain State park in Pelham, McCallum Park in Vestavia Hills, Camp Fletcher in Bessemer, and in Trussville on the Cahaba river. The camps run from 9 am–5 pm with an option of 8 am–6 pm. Campers are entering first through fourth grade, with a counselor-in-training option for fifth through seventh grade students. Financial aid is available. In 2023, Fresh Air Family awarded nearly $50,000 in financial aid to camper families so they could attend camp. More at www.GrossOutCamp.org.

“We have never turned a child away because they couldn’t pay. We make a way,” said Gates.

Founded in 2006, Fresh Air Family has served thousands of children and families in camps, weekend adventures and school field trips. Gross Out Camp guarantee is tired, dirty children.

About Fresh Air Family

Fresh Air Family is dedicated to environmental and scientific education, outdoor exploration, and an appreciation of the beautiful and biologically diverse state of Alabama. It offers summer and holiday day camps, school field trips and weekend family adventures in the great outdoors.

Gross Out Camp is open to kids ages 6 – 10, who are entering 1st – 4th grade.
Camps are Monday – Friday, 9am -5pm and offered at multiple locations across Birmingham (actually the state if you may be traveling and needing a camp out of town this summer)

(the Vestavia camp has very limited spots available, so jump on that one quick!)

For more information or to register, visit their website – Use this code for Registration discount:
Birmingham Mommy Discount Code for $50 off Registration ( valid until May 25) BHMMMY50

6 U-Pick Strawberry Farms Near Birmingham

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Strawberry picking is a great way to catch those spring feelings! There’s just something so fun about spending the day filling up those little white baskets with strawberries, it’s kind of how we always know summer is almost here! It’s such a fun activity for the whole family and many of these farms offer a variety of other fruits and vegetables ready for picking, making each trip a new discovery. And let’s not forget the little extras that make these outings even more enjoyable—like quaint farm shops stocked with local goods and playful areas designed just for kids, giving them a place to unleash some energy after all that careful picking.

Below is a list of U-Pick Farms near Birmingham worth checking out!

Sunshine Farms Upick Strawberry Field

1728 County Road 37, Clanton, AL | (205) 755-4203

Opening week of April 22nd (check facebook for updates and exact date) Hours are 7am -4pm Monday – Saturday. $11 upick, $13, they pick. Always best to call ahead to verify hours.

Handey’s Farm and Nursery

254 Handey Farm Road, Montgomery | (334) 215-3782

Open 9am – 5pm Monday through Saturday
Visit their Facebook page for daily updates on the patch

Jerry Marsh Farms

234 Marsh Cutoff Road, Cleveland AL

Upick $12 buckets | Pre picked $15
Cash or checks only
NO DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS
Kids to come and pick strawberries but no pets are allowed in the fields.
Open Monday thru Saturday |  8am to 5pm
Facebook

Penton Farms

812 County Road 445, Verbena

Upick $12  | Pre picked $13
Open Monday, Tuesday and Saturday 8am – 5pm
Wednesday – Friday 8am – 2pm
Closed on Sunday
New play area for kids!
Facebook

DeLoach Farms

171 Co Road 468, Vincent, AL

Upick strawberry farm

Open Wednesday – Friday 9am – 4pm
Saturday  9am – 4pm
Sunday 1pm – 3pm
Facebook

C Watts Farms

41 Oak Grove Road, Munford

Upick and Prepicked. Prepicked strawberries available for $20 cash. You-pick for $15 cash. Plastic fees apply.
Follow their Facebook page for daily updates on hours and availability
Facebook

Make sure to pack baby wipes to wipe dirty hands and faces and it’s best to wear closed-toed shoes or even rain boots. You may encounter bees, wasps, ants and other stinging and biting insects so you may want to wear some bug repellent. And as always, don’t forget your sunscreen!

PLEASE NOTE!!! Hours can vary based on weather and berries, so make sure you follow websites and facebook pages BEFORE heading out!!

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