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From Maybe To Baby with St. Vincent's Monogram Maternity

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If you’re thinking about starting a family or anticipating the arrival of a new baby, join St. Vincent’s Monogram Maternity for From Maybe to Baby. This free event brings pregnancy healthcare experts including an OB, pediatrician, labor and delivery nurse, lactation specialist and others together in one convenient location, just for you.

You can expect an evening dedicated to education, resources, answers to your pregnancy related questions and lots of fun.  Nosh on delicious hors d’oeuvres, enjoy mocktails and register for door prizes.  This event will provide all the information you need about getting ready to have a baby.  And don’t forget to invite your partner or friend.

Spaces are limited.  Register now for this free event.

Details:

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Conference Center
7191 Cahaba Valley Road
Birmingham, AL 35242

Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (CDT)

Birmingham Area Summer Camp Guide, Summer 2016

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Acting Out! Preforming Arts Academy Summer Movie Camp
Acting Out Summer Film Academy

Ages: 8 and up
July 18th – July 22nd
9:30am – 4pm

-Acting Out will be bringing in the top industry professionals, including on-set coach for WB Lisina Stoneburner of the Actor’s Studio; Rob Pralgo; actor James Black; agent Joy Pervis; casting director/voice-over agent Brian Bremer; LA talent manager Lynne Marks.

-Camp will be split up into three tracks and students will be placed according to age and experience. Students who have studied with Acting Out and some of the guest instructors will be in the advanced track and cover material on the next level.

-Classes covered:

Acting for the Camera Audition Technique Self-Taping Commercial Acting

The Business of The Business Character Development Improv

Accessing Emotions Voice-over And More!

-Camp will end with a working showcase where actors will perform for industry

professionals including directors, agents, casting directors, and producers. We are finalizing list now! Stay tuned!

$550 total fee, $250 deposit required upon registering.
Register HERE

Aldridge Gardens
June will be a full month long of excitement, entertainment and, of course, education at Aldridge Gardens. We have plenty of camps to choose from for boys and girls entering Kindergarten through 4th grades. Whether your little campers like American Girls or building and engineering, we’ve have something they’re sure to enjoy! See below for more on camps being offered this summer, details on registration, forms, and more.

Entering 5K – 2nd Grades in the Fall

Entering 2nd – 4th Grades in the Fall

Day camps run from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Monday through Friday. Mid-morning snacks and drinks are provided.

All teachers have Alabama Certification in Education.

Cost:

  • Family Level Members of Aldridge Gardens: $105 per camp
  • Non-Members of Aldridge Gardens:  $125 per camp

Register now!

ArtPlay/UAB
The University of Alabama at Birmingham hosts several summer camps on campus each year. Presented by UAB departments and groups, the camps offer fun activities for children and easy and convenient choices for parents. Check this page for updates and camps added as they become available.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Programs are designed to actively promote your child’s natural sense of creativity and discovery with fun learning experiences in the unmatched setting at Birmingham Botanical Gardens!

To register for camps, click on the camp title.

June 6-10: The Secret Life of Bugs (Ages 4-5)**

June 6-10: American Girl – Girls Just Like Me (For children entering 5K-2nd grade)**

June 6-10: Growing Through Yoga (For children entering 5K-4th grade)**

June 20-24: Junior Master Gardener (For children ages 8-12)*

June 20-24: American Girl – Girls Just Like Me (For children entering 5K-2nd grade)**

June 20-24: Urban Farm Camp: Fascinating Physiology (For children 4th-7th grade)****

June 27-July 1: Summer Garden Chefs (For children entering 5K-2nd grade)**

June 27-July 1: Summer Garden Chefs (For children entering 3rd-6th grade)**

July 5-8: Microworlds in The Gardens – Creepy Crawlers and Insects (For children entering 5K-2nd grade)***

July 5-8: American Girl – Girls Just Like Me (For children entering 5K-2nd grade)***

July 11-15: Young Artists in The Gardens (For children entering 5K-2nd grade)**

July 11-15: Young Artists in The Gardens (For children entering 3rd-6th grade)**

July 18-22: Dig It! Dinosaurs Rock! (Ages 4-5)**

July 18-22: Growing Through Yoga (For children entering 5K-4th grade)**

July 25-29: Get Growing – The Tiny Seed (Ages 4-5)**

July 25-29: Gardening in Wonderland – Designing & Modeling (For children entering 3rd-6th grade)**

*All Day Camp

**Morning Camp

***Four Day Camp

****7:30-3:30 p.m.

Birmingham Museum of Art
Art asks questions. Design answers questions. Since the beginning of human civilization, artists and makers have turned to the arts to provoke their communities to question, empathize, experiment, play, and refine solutions to their concerns. This summer, the BMA’s Museum Studio School offers youth entering Grades 1-9 the opportunity to learn about the role of art and design in problem-solving. Drawing upon the museum’s comprehensive collections spanning every continent and the major civilizations of the modern-era, students will be challenged to brainstorm, prototype, and test their own artistic solutions to some of the challenges of their worlds.

The Museum Studio Summer Art Camp is the only summer experience in the region that gives your camper immediate access to our collection of original artworks from around the world. Give your child a summer of endless inspirationAll camps are from 9am-3pm, with an option for after-care program until 5pm (additional cost). Ages and date options are below; register today!

(Students entering)
Grades 1-2, June 13-17
Grades 3-5, June 20-24
Grades 3-5, June 27-July 1
Grades 6-7, July 11-15
Grades 6-7, July 18-22
Grades 8-9, July 25-29

Cost:
General tuition: $200
Museum Members receive 20% off: $160
After-care program, from 3:30-5pm: Additional $50.
Register before March 1 and receive 10% off!

Birmingham Zoo
Summer ZooFari Camp is available for 4K through 8th grade students. Space is limited, and camps fill up quickly. Please register in advance to guarantee your child a spot.

While attending Summer ZooFari Camp, campers will experience:

  • Live animal demonstrations
  • Train and/or carousel ride*
  • Crafts and activities
  • Guided tours
  • Snacks
  • Animal Biofacts

 *Train and carousel rides are dependent on weather and the availability of the attractions.

Click here for your Complete Planning Guide or to Register.

Cameron Oaks Farm
Every year, Cameron Oaks Farm offers many camps during the summer, and also over Christmas and Spring Breaks.  They offer both two-day and four-day camps geared at certain age groups and experience.

Unicorn Camp

This specialty theme camp is perfect for beginning through novice level riders.  In this very focused and intensive short camp, our youngest riders (age 5-8) are introduced to handling and riding horses.In addition to lots of pony time, our campers enjoy everything unicorn: arts & crafts, stories & songs, games& jokes. By the end of camp, they will even get to ride a unicorn! Space is very limited for this camp, so register early!

 2016 Camps (limited availability)
For more information or to register, CLICK HERE

Equine Inspirations Camp

This unique camp not only further develops intermediate riding skills, it also provides a canvas for artistic expression across a variety of mediums. Each day begins with horse care and a technical riding session with one of the Cameron Oaks trainers. After working with the horses, we’ll retreat to our artist’s enclave to study horses in art and design our own creative expressions. Limited spots available . Camp meets 8:00-12:00 Monday -Wednesday, and 8:00-4:00 Thursday, followed by an evening art exhibit for friends and family.
Registration: sweethorsealabama@hotmail.com

Horsemanship Camp     

Our long-loved camp brings old friends back together and introduces new friends to our Cameron Oaks family.  Campers spend their days learning all about horses!  Attention is given to all the basics from the ground up, with lots of time riding every day too!  Camp meets 9:00-4:00 Monday – Thursday.  Parents and friends welcome to join us Thursday at 4:00 for a bonfire and cook-out.
Registration: deanahunter@charter.net

Fresh Air Family
Gross Out Camp!
9am-5pm with before and after care available. $200 for members (Fresh Air Family and Gardens) $225 for non-members for the week.

Rising 1st graders – 4th Grade Only Sessions

Session 1: May 30 – June 3
Session 2: June 6 – 10
Session 3: June 13 – 17
Session 4: June 27 – July 1
Session 5: July 5 – 8 (Short Session- $195)
Session 6: July 11 – 15

REGISTER HERE

Legacy Gymnastics
TBA

Mason Music
Princess and Pirate Preschool Music Camp

June 13-17, 2016 Mountain Brook Studio
July 11-15, 2016 at our Cahaba Heights Studio
For (potty-trained) 3-5 year old little princesses and pirates.

The cost for this camp is $125.

REGISTER

Mason Music Camp for Beginners

June 6-10, 2016 Bluff Park Studio
July 11-15, 2016 Mountain Brook Studio
August 1-5, 2016 Cahaba Heights Studio

For students 6-9 years old who have little or no experience with music and may be wondering which instrument is right for them.
The cost of this camp is $175.
REGISTER

Rock Band Camp
June 20-24th, 2016
For students who already have a grasp of their instrument and are ready to take it to the next level.
The cost for this camp is $350.
REGISTER

Overdrive
July 18th-29th
For students who have extensive training in their instrument and experience with either our Band Camp or Rock Band League.
The cost for this camp is $1000.00
REGISTER

McWane Science Center
A week of fun and learning awaits your child at McWane Science Center Summer Camp. Weekly camps June 6th through July 29th. There will be no camps the week of July 4th-8th.

The Creativity Lab is an exciting addition to our 2016 Summer Camp experience! Activities in the Creativity Lab will introduce a new way of learning through hands-on, open-ended exploration. The campers participating in the 4th – 6th and 7th – 9th grade camps will be led by their own curiosity and creativity while exploring 3D doodling, circuit building, robot programming, art activities and so much more! The Creativity Lab is a part of the Creativity Garden- a nationwide project of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, generously supported by Disney. 

REGISTRATION:
Campers should be registered in the camps of the grade they will be attending in the fall of 2016. Each of our classes is designed for the skill level of that particular camp: therefore, the grade levels must be observed. Enrollment is limited to ensure a quality experience. Registrants may attend only those camps for which they are registered. Registrations are not transferable. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the first day of camp. Currently, registrations can only be made online.

Click here for Summer Camp Registration

CAMP FEES
At time of registration, half of the fees are due. The second half must be paid a week before your first session. All fees are subject to %10 tax
Weekly Full-day camps $300 per week (McWane Science Center Members receive $50 discount)
Weekly Half-day camps $150 per week (McWane Science Center Members receive $25 discount)

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS AND SCHEDULE CHANGES
McWane Science Center reserves the right to cancel camps that do not meet minimum enrollment. If a camp is canceled by McWane Science Center, a full refund will be returned to the registrant. If a registrant cancels a camp, a 50% refund will be made if the registrant notifies the Camp program in writing, emailed, postmarked, or faxed no later than 10 working days prior to the day of camp. Otherwise, NO REFUNDS, will be made. There is a $30 service charge for any returned checks and enrollment will be automatically canceled.

SCHEDULE

  • Full-day camps begin at 9:00 am and end at 5:00 pm Campers may be dropped off no earlier than 7:45am and can be picked up as early as 5:00 pm and no later than 5:30 pm
  • Half-day morning camps start at 9:00 am and end at 1:15 pm Campers may be dropped off no earlier than 7:45am and must be picked up no later than 1:15pm.
  • Half-day afternoon camps start at 12:30 pm and end at 5:00 pm Campers may be dropped off no earlier than 12:20pm and can be picked up as early as 5:00 p.m. and no later than 5:30 pm.

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
Both before and after care are included in camp registration. Before Care is available from 7:45am-9:00am and after care is available from 5:00 pm-5:30 pm.  Activities and  games will be provided during these times.

LATE FEES
All students MUST be picked up by 1:15 p.m. for morning camps and by 5:30 p.m. for afternoon camps. There will be a $5 late pick up charge for every 10 minutes your camper stays after pick up time. NO EXCEPTIONS.

LUNCH AND SNACKS
Lunch and snacks are included with your camp registration fee. Lunch time is 12:30pm until 1:15pm. Campers are supervised during lunch and activities are provided. A snack is offered around 10:30am for morning camps and 3:30pm for afternoon camps. Our menu is an attempt to avoid most common food allergies like nuts and strawberries. If you have additional dietary concerns you may send a lunch with your camper. No refund or discount will be given for these days. PLEASE REMEMBER TO INDICATE ANY AND ALL ALLERGIES ON THE RELEASE FORM as we will adhere to those guidelines.

Mountain Brook Gymnastics
When school is out, summer day camp at MBG is the place to be! We are offering 10 weeks of co-ed summer day camp for students starting at just 3 years old. Campers are grouped by age into Preschool groups (3 yr olds & 4 yr olds) and Junior groups (ages 5 and up). Group games, crafts and activities balance out an hour of gymnastics instruction to ensure that your children have an amazing fun-filled day! On Thursdays, the ice cream man even pays us a visit for our camp snack! -Junior Campers have the option to stay for half day camp from 8:00 am until noon as well as add on extended care from 12pm until 4pm.
-Preschool Campers will only be allowed to stay for half day camp.
-Junior Campers have the option to stay for half day camp from 8:00 am until noon as well as add on extended care from 12pm until 4pm.
-Preschool Campers will only be allowed to stay for half day camp.

For more details on weekly themes or to Register, visit their site.

Premier Gymnastics
Gymnastics, Arts, Crafts, snacks, open gym, water games

Seven 1 week sessions. June 6th – July 29th

A $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required at the time of registration.
Balance must be paid 30 days prior to camp start date

Early Bird Specials if registered before May 1st

For more information on cost and registration, click here


Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
TBA

Saint Stephens Preschool
Summer Camp for those entering the 1st – 3rd grade in the fall of 2016.. Summer Camp will be open during the same hours and weeks as the Preschool program but is only offered for a week at a time. Summer Camp runs from Monday – Thursday and does not include the 2 day per week option as the Preschool does. The cost of Summer Camp is $110 per week with a $10 sibling discount. Click here for more information on our Summer Camp.

Villager Yoga
Fit & fun, cool & calm, our summer camps are offered in-studio and at various locations around town. Through week-long camps, kids to find their inner and outer strength while being creative, expressing themselves and bonding with friends. Group exercises and games teach considerate peer interaction and leadership skills in a non-competitive environment. Each day, new yoga poses will be introduced around a theme and camp will include the thoughtful enjoyment of a healthy snack, group activity time, creative art project, mindful breathing, and visualization exercises and relaxation.

June 6 – June 10 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Grades K – 4

June 20 – June 24 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Highlands School| Grades K – 5

July 18 – July 22 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Grades K – 4

July 25 – July 29 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm | In-studio | Grades K – 7 | May choose single days or full-week 

August 1 – 5 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Highlands School | Grades 3 – 8 (Mind-Body Camp)

REGISTER

Volleyball Camp
Check out Dex Volleyball Camps to sign up for 2016 Summer Camp Dates. Be one of the first to sign up to make sure you have a spot in our energetic, competitive, learning and also fun volleyball camps. We have individual and team camps to offer our knowledge of volleyball. If interested in attending with your Middle/High School please have your Coach reach out to us at Samford and will explain to them our Team Camp process.
Grades K-12

REGISTER

Have a favorite camp you’d like to see on our list? Drop us an email and we’ll be sure to get it added!

Pinspired Recipe: Cool Ranch Chicken Tacos

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Another option for Taco Tuesday! Oh! And did we mention.. It’s a crockpot recipe?

What you’ll need:

  • 2 lb boneless chicken
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • taco shells/tortillas/tostadas
  • cheese
  • lettuce
  • tomato

What you’ll do:

Place chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and Ranch dressing mix. Pour chicken broth into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.

Serve with taco shells, tortillas, tostadas and favorite taco toppings.

For more great recipes check out Plain Chicken

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Birmingham Events Calendar: April 3rd – April 10th

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Whew! Spring break 2016 is in the books and we survived!! If you don’t need much time to recover before filling up your calendar with local fun, then check out what’s happening around the Magic City this week!

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

Sunday April 3rd:

Eensy Weensy Ice Cream Social and Book Signing – Apple in the Seeds Offices
Eensy Weensy Ice Cream Social and Book Signing Meet the author, purchase books and get your books signed. Join the Eensy Weensy Book Club Enjoy free ice cream, photo booth, Tickle Me Pretty Spa Demo, Face painting. First 50 children get a free Eensy Weensy Stuffed Animal Sign up to be an E.W. Pal on the Eensy Weensy Youtube show.
3pm – 6pm

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Monday April 4th:

Monday Musical – Homewood Public Library
Join us for popcorn, drinks and a fun sing-along family film from Walt Disney Pictures!
6pm

Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am

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Tuesday April 5th:

Movie Night – Hoover Public Library
Relax and enjoy the hilarious movie, Goosebumps. Grades 4 -6
4pm

Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for 24 months and under!
9:30 and 10:30am

Baby Tales – North Shelby Library
A story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Stories and music provide interaction for the babies and time for caregivers to talk and share with each other.  Ages: Birth to 18 months.  Registration Required.  Registration will begin one week prior to program date.
10am

Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon

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Wednesday April 6th:

I Wish You More Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Whether celebrating life’s joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet, uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age. Join us for Storytime featuring I Wish You More.
11am

Wigglesworm Wednesday – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mandy for our week all-ages storytime filled with music and fun!
10:30am

Tinker Toddlers – Homewood Public Library
This new monthly storytime for ages 5 and under encourages toddlers to explore their world through stories and play!
1:30pm

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

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Thursday April 7th:

Alabama Auto Show – BJCC
It will be a dazzling spectacular featuring the 2016 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. More than 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering two levels of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Manufacturer’s reps, product specialists, and your local Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association will be on hand to assist in product education, feature comparisons, safety standards and other consumer points of interest on hundreds of makes and models . . . all under one roof.

$12 Adults
$6 Children 6-11
Children 5 and under Free

Tickets are GOOD ANY DAY regardless of which day you choose on Ticketmaster. You may also purchase tickets at the door.
12pm – 9pm

Story Day with Nay Nay – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime for ages three and under.
9:30am and 10:30am

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Friday April 8th:

Alabama Auto Show – BJCC
It will be a dazzling spectacular featuring the 2016 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. More than 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering two levels of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Manufacturer’s reps, product specialists, and your local Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association will be on hand to assist in product education, feature comparisons, safety standards and other consumer points of interest on hundreds of makes and models . . . all under one roof.

$12 Adults
$6 Children 6-11
Children 5 and under Free

Tickets are GOOD ANY DAY regardless of which day you choose on Ticketmaster. You may also purchase tickets at the door.
10am – 9pm

8th Annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival – St. Elias Maronite Church
Two day event featuring food and culture of Lebanon. Authentic food including kibbee, grape leaves, tabouleh, grilled chicken, homus, baklawa and more. Dancing by our children performed on stage throughout Friday evening and Saturday.

Traditional Lebanese Dancing by our youth on inside stage Friday evening beginning about 6:00 pm, and Saturday afternoon and evening beginning about 12:30 pm.
10am – 9pm

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Saturday April 9th:

Mt Laurel Spring Festival
Birmingham food trucks, Off the Hook, Cantina on Wheels, and Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Que, will be present, with delicious dishes you can keep in hand while strolling streets filled with goodies from craft vendors and local farmers. From jewelry, art, and handcrafted goods to home décor, clothing, soaps, and more, every “locally-made lover” will find something to take home. The season’s best produce will be available from area farmers, with baked bread and candies from mom-and-pop shops and homegrown bakeries.

In the children’s park, kids of every age will be delighted by attractions including inflatables, hayrides, face paintings, and a petting zoo. Get ready for hours of fun (and a ready-to-nap toddler) after exploring this section of the festival.

Before leaving, stop by the Cherry Laurel model home. Beautifully decorated by designer Kay Green, the showcase home is one of many new Mt Laurel home plans.

Admission is free, and the festival will be held rain-or-shine.For more information, go to www.mtlaurel.com.
10am – 3pm

Alabama Auto Show – BJCC
It will be a dazzling spectacular featuring the 2016 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. More than 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering two levels of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Manufacturer’s reps, product specialists, and your local Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association will be on hand to assist in product education, feature comparisons, safety standards and other consumer points of interest on hundreds of makes and models . . . all under one roof.

$12 Adults
$6 Children 6-11
Children 5 and under Free

Tickets are GOOD ANY DAY regardless of which day you choose on Ticketmaster. You may also purchase tickets at the door.
10am – 9pm

Cajun Cookoff, Girls Inc – Railroad Park
Make plans to attend the this casual, family-friendly event featuring a Cajun cooking competition as well as live zydeco music by the Swamp Poppas in Birmingham’s beautiful Railroad Park. Enjoy taste-testing all of your Cajun favorites including gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice and much more! Your vote will help determine the winner of the cooking competition.

We’ll have fun activities for kids of all ages including balloon artist, face painting and games! The event also features a silent auction with various items including dinner at top-rated Birmingham restaurants, spa and golf packages, art, hotel stays, kids activities, and even more Last year’s event was attended by more than 1,000 people, and we’re expecting an even bigger crowd this year.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.bhamcajuncookoff.com. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-10. Kids under 3 are free.
11am – 2pm

Family Yoga in the Gardens – 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.

Garden crafts (subject to change):
April 9 – bubble snake

This series will take place at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. There will be no Family Yoga in-studio on these dates. Rain or shine! We will move into a classroom if the weather calls for it.
$15 drop-in (child+1 adult)
$5 for an additional family member (per class)
9am – 10am

Health Fair – McWane Science Center
Let’s get healthy! McWane Science Center and UAB are partnering to present a health fair with free health screenings and demonstrations. Join us for free vision screenings, blood pressure tests, exercise demos, Zumba, and more! This event is free with museum admission.

Participants include:

Callahan Eye Hospital
UAB Tobacco Consult Service
Healthsmart
Uab Rec Center
UAB Wellness
Clean Air Alabama
UAB School of Nursing
and more!

8th Annual Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival – St. Elias Maronite Church
Two day event featuring food and culture of Lebanon. Authentic food including kibbee, grape leaves, tabouleh, grilled chicken, homus, baklawa and more. Dancing by our children performed on stage throughout Friday evening and Saturday.

Traditional Lebanese Dancing by our youth on inside stage Friday evening beginning about 6:00 pm, and Saturday afternoon and evening beginning about 12:30 pm.
10am – 9pm

Let’s Play Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
It’s only a yellow dot … but what a dot it is! Readers won’t be able to resist this jaunty, adventurous dot, nor its invitation to play along. Join us for Storytime featuring Let’s Play. Activities will round out the fun.
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 April 10th:

Alabama Auto Show – BJCC
It will be a dazzling spectacular featuring the 2016 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. More than 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering two levels of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Manufacturer’s reps, product specialists, and your local Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association will be on hand to assist in product education, feature comparisons, safety standards and other consumer points of interest on hundreds of makes and models . . . all under one roof.

$12 Adults
$6 Children 6-11
Children 5 and under Free

Tickets are GOOD ANY DAY regardless of which day you choose on Ticketmaster. You may also purchase tickets at the door.
10am – 6pm

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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@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.

April Fools' Your Kid

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In case you haven’t checked the calendar, today is April Fools’ Day. If you’re looking for a fun prank to play on your kids, here are a few ideas!

Minty Oreos – Replace the cream from some Oreos with white toothpaste. Mine still talk about this 2 years later!

No Suds Here – Coat a bar of soap with some clear nail polish to keep any suds from forming. Watch the confusion set it when they wash their hands or when they take their bath.

Colorful Cereal – Add a couple of drops of food coloring to the bottom of your childs cereal bowl before putting the cereal in. Once they pour the milk, they’ll think their cereal is magic.

Outgrown – Stuff some tissue in the toes of their shoes. They’ll wonder why their shoes suddenly don’t fit.

Googly Eyes – Stick googly eyes on everything in your fridge.

Nap time Swticharoo – Wait for them to go to sleep, then switch them around in each others beds, swap their lovies or other things from their rooms.

Finding Money– Super glue a coin to the ground outside.

Repackaging. Re-wrap their favorite candy.. Wrap a roll of smarties with a tootsie roll wrapper, switch the bags of cereal into the wrong box…

What types of pranks do you have planned for your littles?

Top 10 Activites for Spring Break in Birmingham!

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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.

 

1. Birmingham Zoo

Saturday, March 26- Sunday, April 3

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, Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Shows 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. NEW! Enjoy the limited-time Dino Discovery – They’re Back! exhibit in the Alabama Wilds!

2. McWane Science Center

Super Hero Training! This Spring Break tap into your inner superhero.

Don’t miss a special sneak preview of our summer superhero exhibit “Hall of Heroes.” And be sure to get an IMAX ticket to see the epic BATMAN V. SUPERMAN.

Top it off with UAB’s Brain Awareness Week, hands-on science activities on every floor and character meet and greets on Thursday and Friday — Spring Break 2016 is shaping up to be an unforgettable week. Just don’t tell Lex Luthor about it.

Wear your best superhero costume Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and win a prize!

SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES

Brain Dissections
Super-charged Science Experiments
BATMAN V. SUPERMAN in IMAX
Discount IMAX/Adventure Hall Combo Ticket
Sneak Preview of ‘Hall of Heroes’
Meet and greet members of the Justice League Thursday and Friday 10AM-4PM

DAILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

10:00-11:00 AM
Sheep Brain Dissection
Genius Lab

10:30-11:00 AM
Sidekick Lab
Classroom 302

11:00-1:30 PM
Brain Waves
Classrooms (301 or 303)

12:00PM-12:30 PM
Superhero Training
Rushton Theater

1:00-2:00 PM
Cow Eye Dissection
Genius Lab

2:00-3:00 PM
Illusion Confusion
Rushton Theatre

2:30-3:00 PM
Superhero Trivia
Special Event Center

3:00-4:00 PM
Noisy Neurons
GENEius Lab

3. Steel City Jump Park

A great way to spend the day rain or shine! Let the kids jump out their wiggles in this state-of-the-art trampoline jump park that will energize and excite the kid in everyone!

4. Red Mountain Park

Spring Break Adventures now available online at redmountainreservations.org or by phone 205.913.7899!

Zip lining, night zips, beanstalk forest, adventure tower and More!

5. Adventure Park at Grant Mills

Opens for Spring Break The park, that is built to the standards of the Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), consists of platforms and elements that range from 9 to over 20 feet off the ground. Here are just some of the elements you’ll find in the park:

  • Trapeze bridge
  • Oscillating walk
  • Tibetan bridge
  • Chain loops
  • Log tightrope walk
  • Log suspension bridge
  • Himalayan bridge
  • Trapeze
  • Various ladders
  • Hanging wooden blocks and More!

For pricing and park hours visit their website

6. Take a Hike

Birmingham is full of great places to hike and walk. Our friend Rachel over at Grasping for Objectivity complied a great list of the best places around town to explore and hike. We love this list and think Spring Break is the perfect time to mark some of these off of your list if you’ve been meaning to check them out. See her list of the 10 Best Hikes and Runs in Birmingham.

7. Pack a Picnic

There are so many great parks in and around Birmingham you couldn’t possibly fit them all in in just a week, but weather permitting, you can get in a few. Our favorite spot for a picnic is Railroad Park. So much space for the kids to run and play, ride bikes or throw frisbees and footballs. Take a blanket and your cooler and spend the day. You can also buy a pretty inexpensive lunch from The Boxcar Cafe’. For other picnicking locations, check out Homewood Park or even Overton Park. Both have great open grassy areas and playgrounds for the kiddos.

8. Visit Vulcan

Ok.. We know most of you have visited the bare bottomed statue at some point, but if you’ve never taken your kids, it’s time to go back. Check in at the ticket box and they’ll give you a Scavenger hunt the kids can do around the park. Mine absolutely loved it and it gave me the chance to learn some things I had never actually taken the time to pay attention to before. Bonus: Great view of the city and the kids will love running down the grassy hills.

9. Skate

Cool off with some Ice Skating at the Pelham Civic Complex. Times for public skate sessions vary by day, check their schedule before you go!

10. Climb

First Avenue Rocks is Birmingham’s premier rock climbing facility located in the heart of downtown.  It’s a great indoor climbing facility that is fun for adults and kids. Check out their site for day rates and gear rental pricing.

We hope you all have a great Spring Break exploring what our Magic City has to offer!

 

Birmingham Events Calendar: March 20th – March 27th

Posted on by Angie

Spring break is getting close, here are a few events to keep you busy while you wait! Have a Happy Easter!

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

Sunday March 20th:

American Girl Girls Just Like Me: Rainforest Adventure with Lea Clark – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Travel to the Amazon Rainforest and discover a delicate ecosystem home to the sloth, blue morpho butterfly, poison dart frog, cacao, vanilla, and cinnamon. The exciting story of American Girl of the Year, Lea Clark, encourages us to be explorers of the rainforest right here in our Conservatory. Join us for an afternoon that will spark your spirit of learning and adventure as we explore Lea’s story and create a beautiful blue morpho butterfly.
2:00pm – 4pm

Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.
Park admission:
$4.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$3.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$2.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free

8am – 4pm

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Monday March 21st:

Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am

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Tuesday March 22nd:

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

Based on Jane Austen’s novel, sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?
3:30pm

Shamrocks, Leprechauns, and Danny Boy Ireland with Niki Sepsas – Homewood Public Library
Join us as Niki Sepsas discusses the legendary tales and majestic landscapes along the epic coast of the island of Ireland. With cities like Dublin founded by Vikings, the lush green countryside, towns buzzing with traditional pubs, Ireland is the home to some of the friendliest locals on the planet. Learn about the culture and the country of the Emerald Isle.
1pm

Baby Tales – North Shelby Library
A story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Stories and music provide interaction for the babies and time for caregivers to talk and share with each other.  Ages: Birth to 18 months.  Registration Required.  Registration will begin one week prior to program date.
10am

When Spring Comes Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Spring is in the air … you can smell it, hear it and feel it – and you can read it! Join us to celebrate spring’s arrival featuring the title When Spring Comes. Activities will round out the fun.
11am

Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon

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Wednesday March 23rd:

Make it Yourself, Wind Chimes – Hoover Public Library
Gather, create, invent, tinker and discover in our partable makerspace (come and go). Ages 7-up
4pm- 6pm

Wigglesworm Wednesday – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mandy for our week all-ages storytime filled with music and fun!
10:30am

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

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Thursday March 24th:

Story Day with Nay Nay – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime for ages three and under.
9:30am and 10:30am

Homewood Public Library’s 75th Anniversary
Come help us celebrate 75 years of service to the city of Homewood!  Be a part of this special evening filled with activities, entertainment, and fun for everyone.
6:30pm

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Friday March 25th:

Move and Groove Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime for all ages filled with dance, yoga, and fun!
10:30am

Easter Eggstravaganza – Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
We will be offering a variety of Easter themed activities for children ages 12 months to first grade including a live bunny “playground,” pictures with the Easter Bunny, prize eggs for everyone, and a craft and fun snack. There will be many photo opportunities, so don’t forget your camera! The program will be ongoing from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. to ensure plenty of time to enjoy all the fun in a non-competitive and relaxed atmosphere. Once again the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest offers a fun, free program for area families. Join us for some Easter fun!
10am – 2pm

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Saturday March 26th:

Kori Bustard Day – Birmingham Zoo
This day will be celebrating the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world. The Birmingham Zoo has one of the largest collections of Kori Bustards in the world and paves the way in chick raising techniques. Enjoy special Kori Bustard enrichments, a feeding, children’s activities and more! See below for a schedule of the day’s activities.

Schedule:

10:30am-2:30pm: Coloring activities
10:30am: Keeper Chat and Kori Bustard Feeding
11:30am: Kori Bustard Enrichment and Keeper Chat
2:15pm: Kori Bustard Feeding and Keeper Chat

Ms Mandy’s Musical Meetup – Homewood Public Library
Join us once a month for a marvelous mish-mash of musical magic!  We’ll look, listen, and learn as musicians from amateur to expert share their musical talents with us.
10:30am

What to do with a Box Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
If you give a child a box, who knows what will happen next? It may become a library or a boat. It could set the scene for a fairy tale or a wild expedition. Join us for Storytime featuring What To Do With a Box.
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 March 27th:

Easter Sunday!

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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@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.

Cupcake Liner Easter Door Hanger

Posted on by Angie

Some of you might remember the super cute Valentine Wreath we made a while back.. We liked it so much we decided to try it with an Easter twist.

What you’ll need and what you’ll do is pretty much the same only you swap your heart for an egg and get some cute Easter or Spring themed cupcake liners and ribbon.

What you’ll Need:

– Approximately 100 Cupcake liners – Spring or Easter Themed

– Coordinating Ribbon

– Egg Shaped board (less than $2 at Hobby Lobby, it’s a lightweight wood in the Easter section)

– Hot glue/Glue Gun

What you’ll do:

– Scrunch your cupcake liners up from the bottom like little flowers

– Hot glue it on to your board working in small sections

– Once you are finished gluing on your liners, use your ribbon to make a large loop (measured to the desired length for your door) Hot glue the ends on the back of the egg board and let dry.

Giveaway: Thomas the Tank at Heart of Dixie Railroad

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All Aboard!! Thomas the Tank is coming back to Birmingham and BirminghamMommy wants to send your family on a train ride!

Take a ride with everybody’s favorite #1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts.  Have your photo taken with Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy Storytelling, Inflatable Bounce House, Carpet Golf, Bubble Station, Sandbox, Railroad Signal Yard, and Live Music!

Find exclusive (not available in any store!) Thomas merchandise in the Gift Tent!  Delicious food vendors will be on site.

A fun-filled family experience not to be missed so be sure and bring your camera!

Train Rides:

  • Fri April 8, 2016 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm
  • Sat April 9, 2016 9:00 am, 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:30 pm
  • Sun April 10, 2016 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm
  • Sat April 16, 2016 9:00 am, 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:30 pm
  • Sun April 17,2016 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm

The Day Out With Thomas™ train ride lasts approximately 25 minutes. Please arrive 1 hour prior to your departure time to pick up your tickets at the Calera Depot, use the restrooms at the Gift Shop, and to get in line at your boarding location. There are plenty of family activities, so come early and spend the day out with Thomas!

To Enter:

  • Leave a comment here letting us know your family would love them.

The tickets will be for Saturday, April 16th. Please do not enter if your family cannot attend on that day.
Winner will be drawn at random on Wednesday, March 16th, you have until 6pm that day to enter. Any entries received after that time will not be counted.

Birmingham Events Calendar: March 13th – March 20th

Posted on by Angie

Spring forward into longer days!! This week is packed full of fun with PI Day celebrations at McWane Science Center, Some American Girl Fun at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and if you’re a fan of Dino’s – the Birmingham Zoo is the place you need to be on Saturday when the Dino Discovery exhibit opens! Have a great Week and Happy St Patty’s Day!!

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

Sunday March 13th:

Family Camp Out Night – Railroad Park
For the very first time, Railroad Park is inviting families to camp out on Birmingham’s front lawn. At Family Camp-out Night, presented by Publix, families will pitch their tents inside the park and enjoy astronomy lessons, nocturnal animal demonstrations, and camping demos. Tickets available now.  Dinner and breakfast for Family Camp-out participants will be provided by Publix.

Zookeepers from the Birmingham Zoo will teach the feeding habits and nocturnal ways of owls. Experts from the Birmingham Astronomical Society and Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University will lead campers through the constellations in the Southern sky. Idlewild Adventure Company will demonstrate tips for camping in the city or in the open country. The Boy Scouts of America will lead a session on camping safety and general how-to’s.

No camping experience would be complete without s’mores! Although campfires are not allowed in Railroad Park, there will be a s’mores bar, with plenty of milk chocolate, graham crackers and melted marshmallows for the classic camping treat. Just before lights out, Reach Out and Read Alabama will lead campers in a read-along. Sunday morning the Birmingham Audubon Society will lead an interactive birdwatching walk before everyone enjoys breakfast and packs up to head home.

Families must purchase tickets in advance for Railroad Park’s Family Camp-out Night. Visit RailroadPark.org for more information including pricing, the registration form and a recommended packing list. Families must bring their own tents. Because of the activities and nature of this event, Family Camp-out Night is only open to families with children. Railroad Park expects to host similar events for other groups in the future.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

6:45 am ‐ 7:15 am: Breakfast
7:15 am: Interactive Bird Watching Walk
6:30 am ‐ 8:00 am: Check-out

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Monday March 14th:

PI Day and Albert Einsteins Birthday – McWane Science Center
Join McWane Science Center as we celebrate Pi Day (3.14) and Albert Einstein’s Birthday. Fun hands-on activities will focus on the importance of Pi and other interesting applications of math in our daily lives and help mark the 137th anniversary of Einstein’s birth.
9am – 4pm

Member Monday – McWane Science Center
McWane Science Center opens its doors from 5 to 8 pm for members only.
MEMBER MONDAY THEME: Body Worlds Rx Party
Experience the science and splendor of the human body up-close in our latest traveling exhibit, Body Worlds Rx

LEGO Club– Homewood Public Library
Join us for an exciting new building challenge each month.  K-5th grade.
3:30pm

Moving Together – Homewood Public Library
The Dance Foundation presents a program designed for babies ages 6 weeks to 6 months and a caregiver.  Registration is required and begins Monday, March 7 at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
10:30am

Tot Time with Ms Eve, Pizza Pizza – Avondale Regional Library
Let’s celebrate Pi Day with a pizza pie storytime. It’s March Mathness! Tot Time is geared for 2- to 4-year-olds with an individual caregiver; no groups please. 24-hour advance registration required.
9:30am and 11am

Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
9:30am

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Tuesday March 15th:

Rainbow Fairies – Hoover Public Library
Enter the world of the fairies.  Discover what fairy you are with games, crafts and snacks.  Grades 1-3  Register 2/29-3/14
4:00pm

Baby Tales – North Shelby Library
A story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Stories and music provide interaction for the babies and time for caregivers to talk and share with each other.  Ages: Birth to 18 months.  Registration Required.  Registration will begin one week prior to program date.
10am

Too Many Carrots Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
When Rabbit collects too many carrots, which leave him unable to sleep in his cozy burrow, other animals offer to share their homes. Will Rabbit make his way back? Join us to find out at a special Storytime featuring Too Many Carrots. Activities and coloring to follow.
11am

Toddler Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00. Parents free.
10am – Noon

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Wednesday March 16th:

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

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Thursday March 17th:

Moms Club Over the Mountain, Open House – Patriot Park Homewood
Learn more about Moms Club and their support of Stay at Home Moms. Crafts, Snacks and Fun too!!
10:30am

American Girl Girls Just Like Me: Rainforest Adventure with Lea Clark – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Travel to the Amazon Rainforest and discover a delicate ecosystem home to the sloth, blue morpho butterfly, poison dart frog, cacao, vanilla, and cinnamon. The exciting story of American Girl of the Year, Lea Clark, encourages us to be explorers of the rainforest right here in our Conservatory. Join us for an afternoon that will spark your spirit of learning and adventure as we explore Lea’s story and create a beautiful blue morpho butterfly.
3:30pm

Story Day with Nay Nay – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime for ages three and under.
9:30am and 10:30am

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Friday March 18th:

Leaps and Bounds – Homewood Public Library
Join us for a fun and energetic movement class designed specifically for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 years.  Registration is required and begins online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org the Monday prior to the class that week.
10:30am

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Saturday March 19th:

Go Green Day! – Birmingham Zoo
See how the Zoo uses recycled products to help the animals! Animals at the Birmingham Zoo are enriched daily in various ways, through different items to manipulate, special scents, training and puzzles. Enjoy getting to see these special enrichment activities all throughout the Zoo with an emphasis on Going Green!

Opening Day for Dino Discovery at the Birmingham Zoo
Dinosaurs are returning to the Birmingham Zoo! Don’t miss the Zoo’s newest exhibit, back from extinction, Dino Discovery – They’re Back! This limited-time exhibit features 12 life-sized, North America-native animatronic dinosaurs at heights of nearly 20 feet, weighing almost 7 tons and measuring 85 feet in length! Take an expedition down a trail filled with magnificent creatures that once roamed the earth over 160 million years ago at Dino Discovery – They’re Back!
*Additional Fees Apply

My Little Pony Party – Homewood Public Library
Journey to Equestria with us as we party with some of our favorite pony pals!
10:30am

Bart’s Books – 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 The Listening Walk by Paul Showers and Aliki.
11am

Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.
Park admission:
$4.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$3.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$2.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free

8am – 4pm

When Spring Comes – Barnes and Noble Summit
Spring is in the air … you can smell it, hear it and feel it – and you can read it! Join us to celebrate spring’s arrival featuring the title When Spring Comes. Activities will round out the fun.
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 March 20th:

American Girl Girls Just Like Me: Rainforest Adventure with Lea Clark – Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Travel to the Amazon Rainforest and discover a delicate ecosystem home to the sloth, blue morpho butterfly, poison dart frog, cacao, vanilla, and cinnamon. The exciting story of American Girl of the Year, Lea Clark, encourages us to be explorers of the rainforest right here in our Conservatory. Join us for an afternoon that will spark your spirit of learning and adventure as we explore Lea’s story and create a beautiful blue morpho butterfly.
2:00pm – 4pm

Tannehill Trade Days – Tannehill State Park
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures.
Park admission:
$4.00 Adults (12 years and older)
$3.00 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$2.00 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and under free

8am – 4pm

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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@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.

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