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.

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.

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.

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.

We hope you’ve been enjoying the beautiful sunshine! This week Railroad Park is opening up it’s beautiful space for it’s first ever camp out.. Word on the street is that it’s sold out but there was a waiting list, worth checking into if you’re up for a night under the starts! St Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday and always great fun for the family! Public libraries, as always are offering lots of fun storytimes.. Whatever you decide to do, make it great!!

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

Sunday March 6th:

Cottontails Arts and Crafts Show – BJCC Exhibition Halls
Are you looking for a one-of-a kind party dress for your little princess? Do you need a personalized Easter basket stuffed with candy, toys, and games? Or, are you shopping to update your home décor or garden accessories? Spring shopping is fun and simple, when new exhibitors join your favorite vendors from Christmas Village to display fresh new ideas and crafts all in the comfort of the Birmingham/Jefferson Convention Complex.  New!!! VIP Tickets for Christmas Village Festival 2016 will be available to purchase at the show office for 3 days only!  There will be a limit of 2 tickets per adult  This is our way of saying thank you for supporting our Cottontail’s show!

Visit the Easter Bunny!

Advance Tickets Only $6.00!
Children 6-12: $2.00
Children under 6 free! (Strollers are allowed on each day of this show)
12pm – 5pm

Harlem Globetrotters – Pete Hanna Center
The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Pete Hanna Center in Birmingham with their most epic tour in history, as the world famous team celebrates its 90th anniversary world tour. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans (subject to availability).

Admission Info:

$96.50 / $76.50 / $44.50 / $34.50 / $28.50

Group tickets available.
Game time 4pm

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Monday March 7th:

Monday Musical, Singin’ In the Rain– Homewood Public Library
Join us for popcorn, drinks and a fun sing-along family film from Warner Brothers.
6pm

Preschool Playtime – Homewood Public Library
We’ll provide the stations, and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child.  For ages three and under.  daycare groups must call (205)332-6619 in advance to schedule time.
10am

Tot Time with Ms Eve, Magic of Three’s – Avondale Regional Library
Get ready to huff and puff with one of Mrs. Eve’s favorite fairy tales.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 8th:

Mr P’s Just Art – Hoover Public Library
Create your own masterpiece with Mr. P.  Grades 4-6  Register 2/22-3/7
6:30pm

What a Wonderful World Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
First recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, “What a Wonderful World” is a poignant message of hope for people everywhere. With bright, beautiful art, this book is perfect for sharing!
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 9th:

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

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Thursday March 10th:

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 11th:

Preschool Kitchen Science – North Shelby Library
Stop by for stories, songs, and STEAM-y (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) science experiments for preschoolers. Supplies limited, registration required.
10:30am

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Saturday March 12th:

St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Five Points South
Kick-off St. Patrick’s Day early in Five Points South with The 32nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade presented by REV Birmingham and Five Points South, led by the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band.

Come early or stay after the parade on Saturday to grab some lunch, dinner or a drink from any of the participating merchants who will be offering Irish food and drink specials ALL day from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.

While getting into the Irish spirit, grab a great spot to watch the parade with the family or visit one of our many indoor music venues.
Parade kicks off at 1:30pm

Wild Things Kidz Kitchen – Hoover Public Library
The children’s book classic never tasted so delicious.  Whip up some tasty teats with Max, the wildest of them all.  All ages
10:30am

Museum Day Live! – Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
A nationwide event, Museum Day Live! offers free admission to visitors presenting an event ticket at participating museums or cultural institutions.  Download the Museum Day Live! ticket at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/tickets.  BCRI is a Smithsonian Affiliation.
free with downloaded ticket
10am – 5pm

Holi Festival – Birmingham Museum of Art
Presented by the Indian Cultural Society

The Museum and ICS are thrilled to host Holi, the Indian celebration of color for the sixth year in a row! Last year, over 2,000 people came out to enjoy classical Indian and Bollywood style dancing and music, food, storytelling, art-making, and gallery exploration.

The Museum has one of the largest collections of Asian art in the Southeast, so there is plenty to see! The day ends with a huge celebration outside to play Holi, which involves the throwing of powdered colors, a traditional part of Holi celebrations.  Make sure to wear something you don’t mind having to wash! There is truly something for everyone.
11am – 3pm

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

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.

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 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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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.