Summer Fun at Ultrablast Laser Combat Center

Posted on Friday, July 15, 2016 by Angie

It’s hard to believe we have less than a month left before school starts.. along with these last few weeks of freedom come some of the hottest weather we’ll see all summer and it’s nice to have a place to go when those temps creep up.

Ulttrablast Laser Combat Center is a HUGE 9,000 sq. ft. combat area – 2 times the size of any other in the area! In a complex 2-level arrangement you can play against human or alien teams all while staying cool in the air conditioned arena. Moms, if you want to get in on the action, Ultrablast Laser Combat Center offers special discount hours for you or you’re welcome to just oversee the fun from their observation deck. Oh.. and did we mention.. it’s air conditioned? Just checking.

If you’re already thinking ahead to your kiddos next Birthday Party.. Look no further! Perfect for ages 6 and up, Ultra Blast offers the ultimate birthday party experience in one of their 4 party rooms. You’re birthday boy or girl and guests will get 2 combat games, and an hour and 45 min in the party room for cake, pizzas and drinks. The birthday child will also receive $25 gift card for the arcade area.

Keep in mind that Ultra Blast Laser Combat is a physical activity. You are advised not to play if you suffer from asthma, seizures, or a heart condition or any other medical condition that may be aggravated by your participation. The combat area is a darkened space with flashing lights and smoke effects. You should not enter if you have trouble seeing in low light, walking on uneven surfaces, or problems with flashing lights or loud noises.

Whether you’re looking for a way to exhaust your kids or a place for your next Birthday Party.. Check out everything Ultra Blast has to offer by visiting their website.

Pack the Perfect Picnic

Posted on Friday, July 15, 2016 by Angie

Summertime means lots of being outside, whether you’re packing a picnic lunch for a hike or road trip or just enjoying being outside in your own backyard, we have a few ideas to make your picnic perfect!

If you have kids that don’t really like sandwiches or are just tired from eating them everyday at school, try some of these ideas:

A sandwich minus the bread (can that still be called a sandwich?) Let’s call them turkey (or ham or pepperoni) and cheese roll ups. If your kids will actually eat lettuce, or a tortilla, you could roll it all up and stick them with a toothpick. Or try this recipe wrapped around a pretzel rod.

Substitute your bread with yummy crackers then cut your meats and cheeses into smaller sizes so the kids can make their own little cracker sandwich. My kids like having the ability to choose what they want to eat and mix it up from one to the next.

Think breakfast for lunch – we make lots of muffins for breakfast and those are super easy to pack up and toss in your picnic basket. If you’re a planner, make them up the night before and you have breakfast and lunch taken care of, you might actually make it out of the house on time.. maybe.

All picnics need fruit and/or veggies. We love that you can now buy peanut butter and hummus in single serve packs. While they are a little more costly, they are super convenient and add a little something to your lunch on the go. If you want to save a little cash, you can always use reusable containers. Pair these up with apples slices, pretzels, cut up veggies or anything dunkable and you’re good to go.

A yummy, non mayo based pasta salad is always a yummy addition (Moms like this too!)

Try Prepackaged cereal bars, granola bars or clif bars. They’re easy to toss in, along with a yogurt tube. We keep Clif Bars with us almost always whether it’s a picnic or just a trip to the park they make a great healthy snack. You can buy a box of the “Kids Clif Bars” at most grocery stores or Walmart and Target.

Don’t forget a little sweet treat! We usually throw in some sugar cookies, or maybe some oatmeal raisin. We always avoid anything chocolate, even during the spring here, it’s warm enough to melt.

If you’re planning a hike around your picnic, make sure to pack plenty of waters for everyone!

What do you pack in your picnic lunch?

Happy Plates Restaurant Review: Your Pie

Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2016 by Angie

OPEN: Mon-Sun: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
GOOD FOR KIDS?: Yes!
DATE NIGHT: Yes for quick dining.
PARKING: Soho Deck
ADDRESS: 1831 28th Ave S Homewood. (205) 739-2212

I don’t know about you, but pizza is a staple in our household, and one of our go-to places has become Your Pie in Homewood. When you can find a place where everyone in the family can find something they like, it’s a win!

Your Pie is a fast-casual pizza located in the SoHo Square retail center in Homewood and offers customers the option of building their own pies from a variety of sauces, meats and vegetables.. all for around $8. Also, Your Pie offers eight specialty pizzas, including Southern Heat (grilled chicken smothered in hot sauce), Thai Pie (grilled chicken and a spicy Thai sauce), and The Hippie (a vegetarian pizza with tofu, spinach and artichokes).

If you prefer a salad you can choose from their fresh ingredients to make a healthy meal (while you watch everyone else eating their tasty pizza.) or choose from one of their six panini’s (including buffalo chicken, pesto turkey and meatball).

For kids.. This is where it gets good. Their kids meal includes a personal pizza, drink and scoop of gelato for less than $6. While all my kids love the idea of dressing their own pizza and not having to pick off the things they don’t like that their sisters do.. Their most favorite thing is the scrap dough they get to play with while waiting on their pizza to cook.

All in all, Your Pie makes our plates Happy Happy! Next time it’s pizza night in your house, give them a try and let them know we sent you!

Review By: Angie Cleland
All thoughts and opinions regarding Your Pie are our own. We were not compensated for this review.

Coach Mommy: Softball 101

Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 by Angie

It won’t be long until football is in the air for sports fans across Alabama, but for thousands of little girls they have another sport in mind… SOFTBALL.

Stepping out on the field for their first time can be exciting, scary, and even overwhelming. As a mom it’s our job to get them prepared for life on the Diamond. So if softball is something your little ones are considering for this fall here’s a rundown on the things you need to know to get started:

Buying the Basics

1. Glove (see chart)
2. Bats (investment & size)
3. Defensive Face mask (required in some leagues for infield positions)
4. Batting helmet with face mask
5. Cleats
*6. Chest protector
*7. Batting Gloves
*optional

After shopping for the necessaries remember that having style is part of the game. Looking the part will give your little player confidence. Check out you tube videos for the latest braids or search National Pro Fast Pitch to see how the women in the big leagues are getting their hair game day ready. Big bows and head bands are no longer just for cheerleaders. Thanks to USA Gold Medalist Jennie Finch, girls are taking the field with style and they don’t mind mixing a little dirt with sass.

The speed of the game has changed! And don’t be confused, this is not baseball. Young girls on the mound stand as close as 35 feet away from the batter as opposed to little league baseball pitching from 46 feet. Bases are 30 feet closer to the plate than in baseball, and new composite bats are hotter than ever. So when your player asks for safety gear don’t compare to big brother or even what you wore as a kid, because the game has changed and softball players are covering up for protection. Invest in your player’s safety with an evo shield heart guard that can be worn under her jersey to cover her chest.

Protective gear can help overcome fear of the ball and give your player the confidence she needs to be successful.

Participating in softball can give your daughter the opportunity to learn the importance of team work, build confidence and teach her lessons that can be applied to life on and off the field. Remember, to be her biggest cheerleader, and try not to be a coach from the stands. Enjoy the ride home by letting her recap the fun. Try not to get caught up with pointing out everything she should have done. Give her a little time to process. You may be surprised when she comes to you with a plan of how she’s going to conquer the next pop fly.

One of the best rules to have as a mom is to abide by the 24 Hour Rule. We may not always agree with the coach on the field, but show him/her respect by applying a 24 hour rule before addressing your complaints or concerns. Keeping your calm will give you time to chill, and help you to address the coach with less unnecessary emotion. It also gives your excited coach a chance to simmer down. You may want to check out Jennie Finchs book “Throw Like a Girl” to read how her love for the game as a child and her parents interaction encouraged her to be the best she could be.

Other resources are available to you and your player. Check out Amanda-Scarborough.com and ThePackageDeal.com for drills and tutorials, log onto Al Fastpitch on Facebook for the inside info on what’s going on in the travel ball world, contact your local high school or park board to find out when the next clinic or camp is available. Schedule lessons at local Hitting Facilities such as Going Yard in Hayden, Alabama or the Alabama Saints facility in Hoover, Alabama

Depending on the governing body of the league, rules could differ. Familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to your daughter’s age division. This will help you become a better fan in the stands and help you to answer any questions your player may have. Remember, treat the umpire with respect. Your daughter is listening and it’s important that she learns to respect the authority on the field.

Practice practice practice. Have fun and get out in the dirt with your daughter. She’s about to have the time of her life and you have front row seats.

Additional Sources:

Softball.com
Justbats.com

Event of the Week: Superhero Saturday is Back at McWane!

Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 by Angie

Did you miss Superhero Saturday at McWane last month? Well, good news! The Superheroes are returning for another Saturday full of Superhero fun!

McWane Science Center becomes the Hall of Justice and the Legion of Doom on this very special Saturday. Join us and meet some of your favorite superheroes like Batman, Ironman and Bumblebee. Wear your favorite superhero costume, and enjoy superpowered science educational programs and games.

Saturday, July 16th
10am
Included with the price of admission

Road Trip! Tennessee Aquarium

Posted on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 by Angie

We love a good road trip during the summer and if you haven’t been in a while or ever to Chattanooga Tennessee you’re missing out!

Rated by visitors as the best aquarium in America for overall guest satisfaction the Tennessee Aquarium is a must for your Summer To-Do list and it’s just a quick drive from Birmingham!

Enjoy a remarkable journey from the mountains to the sea as you explore above and below the surface in the Aquarium’s two buildings. Both experiences feature many different types of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. Not only do visitors explore habitats found in North America and the Gulf of Mexico, they also encounter a variety of exotic plants and animals from remote regions of our planet. Just as important as our exhibits, the Aquarium’s staff loves to immerse guests with the stories of life above, around and within our watershed.

If you love penguins… and let’s be honest how can you not love penguins… They have a great exhibit called Penguin Rock where you can watch them playing and swimming. They even have a live feed where you can check in on them from their webcam. And if that wasn’t enough.. A pair of baby penguins is capturing hearts at the Tennessee Aquarium. Gentoo penguins “Biscuit” and “Blue” are the proud parents of not one, but TWO new penguin chicks. The fluffy babies, hatched in early June, are both being raised on exhibit by their parents. Something definitely worth seeing while you’re there!

Chattanooga as a whole is a great place to spend a day or even a long weekend. From the Aquarium to the Chattanooga Choo Choo – there’s so much exploring to be done. Definitely put this city and the Tennessee Aquarium on your summer fun list!

Recipe: Iced Coffee Popsicles

Posted on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 by Angie

It’s summer.
It’s the south.
It’s stupid hot.

But nothing can cool you down better than a yummy popsicle – the tiny humans know this, but why should they have all the fun treats? We talked to our friends over at Royal Cup Coffee and they gave us this tasty recipe for Iced Coffee Popsicles. Yum-o

Ingredients:

2 cups of brewed Royal Cup coffee, add sugar and cream to taste. Note: The more sugar/cream you add the sweeter the popsicle. The less you whiten it, the bolder the coffee taste.
1/2 cup heavy cream.
Sugar to taste.
Popsicle molds. We love these from Target.

Directions:

Combine 1/3 cup of cream and sweeten with sugar to taste. Stir until completely dissolved.
Pour a little of the cream into the bottom of each mold.
Freeze the mold until the cream is solid, about an hour.
Mix the coffee, cream and sugar, and stir until dissolved.
Refrigerate until chilled.
Carefully pour the chilled coffee mixture into each mold, filling it to the top.
Place top onto molds and insert the sticks.
Freeze until solid.
Enjoy!

For more coffee inspired recipes.. Check out the Royal Cup Blog

Birmingham Events Calendar: July 3rd – July 10th

Posted on Sunday, July 3, 2016 by Angie

Happy 4th of July Week! We hope you all have some great fun planned to celebrate. If you’re looking for a place to watch the fireworks, make sure to check our list of all the happenings in town! Summer movies free and discounted are going strong, you can see that full list here if you’re looking for something to beat the heat this week!

Have a great week everyone!

It’s Not Our Fault if Your Kids are Bored!

Sunday July 3rd:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Biloxi Shuckers
Salute to Armed Forces Sunday, Special Sunday Patriotic Fireworks Show, Jake the Diamond Dog Appearance
6:30pm

4th of July Weekend – Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo invites families and friends to come out and join in all the fun the Zoo has to offer over the Fourth of July holiday. In honor of this holiday, the Zoo is giving FREE admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents. Bring your proof of military service (military ID card, dependent ID card, driver’s license, etc.) to take part in all the fun the Zoo has to offer. On July 4th, the Zoo will celebrate the 10th birthday of the red river hogs, Star, Spangle and Banner! While you’re here, feed the lorikeets in the Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary*, take a ride on the Jane H. Brock Soaring Safari Zipline Adventure*, ride the Full Moon Bar-B-Que Wild Slide*, watch the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show and much more!

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Monday July 4th:

Celebrate July 4th with McWane Science Center
Celebrate the Fourth of July with us and receive $4 off admission price for Adventure Halls and Combo tickets. We’ll have some exciting Independence Day themed educational programs going on throughout the day, so don’t miss out! Our hours on the 4th are from 9 AM-6 PM.

4th of July with Ultrablast Laser Combat Center
July 4th Special $6 Laser Combat Games All Day! We’re open 12 noon to 5:00 PM on the 4th

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Tuesday July 5th:

Ronald McDonald – Homewood Public Library
Ronald McDonald is back to sing some songs, tell some stories and spread some red-nosed cheer for all to hear!
10:30am

Craft Days – North Shelby Library
Drop in anytime between 2:00 – 3:30. All ages welcome. Registration required. Registration begins 1 week prior to craft date.

Tomfoolery Comedic Juggling – Emmet O’Neal Library
Tomfoolery will awe and amaze you with his feats of balance, coordination, and entertainment.
10:30. All ages.

LOLgo Water Wars – Emmet O’Neal Library
Play totally awesome water games with our water toys and your friends. July 5 from 3:30 – 4:15. Rising kindergarten – 2nd graders. Sign in at the children’s desk at drop-off.
3:30pm

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Wednesday July 6th:

Family Storytime with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
10:45am

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Thursday July 7th:

Birmingham Zoo– Homewood Public Library
The zoo is back for an evening of animal antics with some truly athletic animals!
6:30pm

On your Mark get Set Dance – Avondale Regional Library
Come down to the library to learn the latest dance moves with M.A.D Skillz Dance Company. Dance is a great way to exercise and lots of fun at the same time. Learn to move and groove and have lots of fun. Target audience: teens.
2pm

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Friday July 8th:

Party on The Porch – Alabama Outdoors
Join us for our third Party on the Porch event of the summer benefiting the Freshwater Land Trust–a local nonprofit organization whose mission is the acquisition and stewardship of lands that enhance water quality and preserve open space.

We will have live music from local band, the Jason Bailey Trio, delicious food from Cantina on Wheels and refreshing local draft beer from Avondale Brewing Company, available in a $10 collectible cup!

Bendy’s Cookies & Cream will be joining us with delicious homemade ice cream, cookies, and made-to-order ice cream sandwiches!

We will also be raffling away awesome items from The North Face, as well as TWO general admission passes to Sloss Music & Arts Festival! Drop your name in our raffle box at Party on the Porch, and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win. Winner will be announced at 7:15PM—you must be present to win!

Invite your friends to Party on the Porch, we had so much fun last time and hope to see you again! Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome!
5:30 – 5:30pm

Zumbatomic – Homewood Public Library
The zoo is back for an evening of animal antics with some truly athletic animals!
10:30am

Get Pop Cultured – Barnes and Noble Summit
Come dive into the fun as we celebrate family and all things Dory! Join in a swimmingly fun scavenger hunt as well as other activities and giveaways.
7pm

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Saturday July 9th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Jacksonville Suns
Ghostbusters Night
6:30pm

Railfest – Railroad Park
RailFest will be hosted by RailSmart, a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public on the importance of rail transport and rail safety in our communities. RailFest will feature Birmingham’s best food vendors, a RailKids fun zone, as well as showcase local musicians and small businesses– an experience guaranteed to bring our community together for a summer evening of fellowship, friends, and fun in beautiful Birmingham.
Advance General Admission $10
Gate General Admission $18
VIP $75.00 (includes drinks, food, beverages, private restrooms and special viewing area)

Dr Who Comics Day – Homewood Public Library
We are celebrating Doctor Who Comics Day with a fun-filled morning of time-traveling. Allons-y to the library!
10:30am

Family Yoga in the Garden – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Enjoy this unique opportunity for healthy fun with the family in the gardens of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This energetic class will incorporate individual and partner yoga poses for strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus. Our garden inspired crafts will assist in cooling the mind and body.
9-10 a.m.
$15 drop-in (child+1 adult)
$5 for an additional family member (per class)

Daisey-Head Mayzie – Barnes and Noble Summit
When a daisy suddenly sprouts from the top of Mayzie McGrew’s head, she is faced with her classmates’ taunts and her parents’ dismay, and a publicity agent’s greed. How Mayzie learns that love is more important than fame and fortune makes an endearing morality tale for our time. Join us for the Storytime that is vintage Seuss! Activities to follow.
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.

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Sunday July 10th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Jacksonville Suns

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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: Star Wars the Force Awakens, Ocean Oasis, Journey to Space

Birmingham Zoo:

The Birmingham Zoo offers a variety of daily activities from Giraffe and Pelican Feedings to Bird Tours and Lion Training. For a daily schedule of whats happening at the Zoo, visit their site.

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@www.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.

Summer at the Rock, Stone Mountain Park

Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 by Angie

If “road trip” is on your summer bucket list, check out all the fun that Stone Mountain Park has to offer. We love spending a day or two over in Atlanta each summer and always find ourselves back at Stone Mountain.

Summer at the Rock includes adventure and excitement for every member of the family.

From fun-filled attractions to special summer entertainment and the nightly Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®, it’s the perfect destination for you and your family to unplug and reconnect this summer, whether you make it a day trip or decide to camp a few days and hike some on their 3200 acres, you can’t go wrong by making this one of your summer getaways.

Experience Stone Mountain Park daily during Summer at the Rock. Our favorite attraction this summer the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, an America’s Got Talent Semi – Finalist, will keep you clapping and on the edge of your seat. Board the Scenic Railroad and take a trip around the base of the Mountain. Be part of the action in NEW Splash’s Super Soakin’ Parade. Challenge yourself on SkyHike®, the nation’s largest family adventure course, or cool off and play in the spray on Geyser Towers®…the adventures are endless!

Be sure to stay into the evening for the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®, featuring Drone Wars! Showing nightly during Summer at the Rock, and now with breathtaking fire effects! State-of-the-art graphics and awe-inspiring effects create multi-dimensional magic on one of the world’s largest outdoor screens – Stone Mountain.

Mom Tip: Make sure the kiddos wear closed toe shoes.. they are required to participate on the Ropes course and Geyser Falls.

Summer At the Rock is going on now through July 31st, so you still have plenty of time to get over there and check out all of the fun!

Birmingham Events Calendar: June 26th – July 3rd

Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2016 by Angie

More fun to be had this week at all of the local libraries.. Make sure to check with your local library to see their entire list of activities. 4th of July Celebrations kick off this week, you can see our full list here. Our Barons are back home later this week and the Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating 4th of July weekend with Free admission to veterans as well as all active and retired military and their dependents. (ID required)

Have a great week!

Sunday June 26th:

Super Summer Comic Book to Film Series – Avondale Regional Library
Join us every Sunday in June for a different super hero movie!
2:30pm

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Monday June 27th:

Monday Movie, Sports Edition – Homewood Public Library
We’ll provide the air conditioning, cold drinks and snacks while you enjoy a fun-filled family film.

Hercules – 3:30pm
Cool Runnings- 6pm

Skip Cain the Magic Guy – North Shelby Library
Join us for an interactive show filled with magic and comedy. All Ages. No Registration Required. Sponsored by Kumon.
2pm and 6pm

Tot Time – Avondale Regional Library
Storytime designed for 2- to 4-year-olds with a parent or caregiver; no groups please. Includes stories, songs, and lots of fun. 24-hour advance registration required.
10:30

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Tuesday June 28th:

Libraryflix – Homewood Public Library
Popcorn and refreshments served. Located in the Large Auditorium.

A horned fairy turns wicked when her wings are stolen by a boy who later becomes king. For revenge, the fairy puts a spell the king’s new born daughter, Aurora. The girl is cursed to prick her finger on a spindle and die by her sixteenth birthday. As the evil fairy watches the girl grow-up, the curse is changed from death to eternal sleep. Can the evil fairy or Aurora ever find their happy endings?
3:30pm

Grubdown – Springville Road Library
Drop by and we’ll introduce you to our scaly, crawly, furry, and friendly library pets. You can pet them and learn about how we feed, groom, and care for them.
4pm

On your Mark, Get Set, Fables – Avondale Regional Library
And they’re off! Join Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy, for another exciting day at the races as “The Tortoise and the Hare” weaves its way through the tales of “The Lion and the Mouse” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”! It’s a night of Aesop’s fantastic fables fun at the Avondale Library. 24-hour advance registration required.
6:30pm

Get Up and Go Tuesday – Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
A “moving” activity.. Kids in second through sixth grade will enjoy all kinds of new experiences. This week rip and romp on our obstacle course! Compete with other kids for the top prize or just do your personal best!
2pm

Craft Days – North Shelby Library
Drop in anytime between 2:00 – 3:30. All ages welcome. Registration required. Registration begins 1 week prior to craft date.

Monsters of Baseball with Madcap Puppets – Emmet O’Neal Library
MadCap Puppets presents their oversized puppet show, “Monsters of Baseball.”
10:30am

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Wednesday June 29th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Biloxi Shuckers
Peanut Free Night, AAA Wednesday
7:05pm

On Your Mark, Get Set, Wacky – Avondale Regional Library
Hands on your hips, a smile on your lips, spirit in your heart, we’re ready to start! It’s another action-packed morning of wacky stories and fun when Mrs. Eve is doing the telling. This is an event you won’t soon forget! Groups welcome. 24-hour advance registration required.
2pm

Family Storytime with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
10:45am

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Thursday June 30th:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Biloxi Shuckers
Thirsty Thursday, Thursday Night Concert Series
7:05pm

Super Science Show – Homewood Public Library
Fizz Boom Wow! Jan Mattingly is here to show us how cool science can be!
6:30pm

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Friday July 1st:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Biloxi Shuckers
Used Car Night, FIAT Friday
7:05pm

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Saturday July 2nd:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Biloxi Shuckers
Special Saturday Fireworks
6:30pm

Hello My Name is Octicorn Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Octicorn is the funny, sweet and disarming character who is a champion for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different. And isn’t that everyone? Join us for Storytime featuring Hello, My Name Is Octicorn. Activities to follow.
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.

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Sunday July 3rd:

Birmingham Barons – Regions Field
v. Biloxi Shuckers
Salute to Armed Forces Sunday, Special Sunday Patriotic Fireworks Show, Jake the Diamond Dog Appearance
6:30pm

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

Birmingham Zoo:

The Birmingham Zoo offers a variety of daily activities from Giraffe and Pelican Feedings to Bird Tours and Lion Training. For a daily schedule of whats happening at the Zoo, visit their site.

Vulcan Park and Museum:

Railroad Park:

Southern Museum of Flight: