It’s all about Halloween this week, whether it’s storytimes at the local libraries, festivals around town or fun at our local Children’s Attractions, the theme is definitely spooky!

Boo at the Zoo is every night this week (weather permitting,) you can catch some spooky fun at McWane Science Center later in the week and if you haven’t checked out our list of Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals, you need to, it’s loaded with tons of fun this week!

Happy Haunting!

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

Sunday October 25th:

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

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Monday October 26th:

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Halloween Family Fun Night – Springville Road Library
The whole family is invited to join us for an evening of stories, games, and treats! Don’t forget to wear your costume!
6pm

Monday Makerspace – Homewood Public Library
We love this time of year, when pumpkins are abundant!  Join us as we learn about pumpkins and all of the yummy treats we can make with pumpkins this season.
3:30pm

Tot time with Ms. Eve, Happy Halloween – Avondale Regional Library
Wear your Halloween costume as we celebrate Halloween with not-so-scary stories. We’ll even trick or treat in the library! Tot Time is geared for 2 to 4 year olds with an individual caregiver, no groups please. 24-hour advance registration required.
9:30 and 11am

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

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Tuesday October 27th:

The Great Pumpkin Caper – Avondale Regional Library
Pumpkins come and pumpkins go…but a jack-o-lantern steals the show. Join us for a family fun night that is truly a pumpkin lover’s delight. No scary costumes please. 24-hour advance registration required.
6:30pm

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Click Clack Boo Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Will the barnyard animals trick or treat Farmer Brown? Find out in this Halloween tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Click, Clack, Moo. Activities and fun to follow.
11am

Family Tours, Fall into Fall– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?

Fall into Fall: The leaves are changing and the harvest is starting! Celebrate autumn and learn about seasonal traditions around the world.
10:30am

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

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Wednesday October 28th:

Wiggleworm Wednesday – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Mandy every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for our weekly all-ages storytime filled with music, wiggling, and fun!
10:30am

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

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Thursday October 29th:

PJ Storytime – Hoover Public Library
Wear your pajamas to this storytime! Kids of all ages can enjoy stories, finger plays, songs, and a bedtime snack.
6:30

Storytime Live – Hoover Public Library
Stories, songs, poetry, puppetry and more for ages 3 and up. Groups must register.
10:30am

Storyday with Nay Nay – Homewood Public Library
Join Ms. Nay Nay for this fun-filled storytime.  Children ages three and under and a parent or caregiver are invited to shake their beanbags and listen to this amazing storyteller!
9:30 and 10:30

A very Harry Halloween Party – Irondale Library
Celebrate Halloween with games, activities, and crafts. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) will be playing on the big screen. If you like, dress as your favorite character. There will be a drawing for one copy of the new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
4pm – 6:30pm

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

PJ Storytime – North Shelby Library
Come in your PJs, have milk and cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales. All Ages. No Registration Required.
6:30pm

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

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Friday October 30th:

Halloween Movie – Homewood Public Library
After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani and their new friend, Allison. After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal. Refreshments and popcorn served.
3:30pm

Spooky Science – McWane Science Center
Join us for our public demonstrations filled with spine tingling experiments.  Bring your little monsters for a not-too-scary but totally spooky adventure! Try science “tricks” like sticking your hands in slime, learning how to mix mysterious potions, and even touching pumpkin guts!

Spooky Tales on the Spooky Trails – Vestavia Hills Library
Join us for the fourth annual spooky tradition that starts out mild and ends up WILD! Open house style this year, with a Creepy Critters program, Dr. Frank K. Stein’s concoction lab, the Monster Flashlight Club, a Monster Mash Disco and much more! Bring the whole family for Halloween fun! All ages welcome.
6:30pm

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

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Saturday October 31st:

Spooky Science – McWane Science Center
Join us for our public demonstrations filled with spine tingling experiments.  Bring your little monsters for a not-too-scary but totally spooky adventure! Try science “tricks” like sticking your hands in slime, learning how to mix mysterious potions, and even touching pumpkin guts!

7th Annual Fall Festival – Buck Creek Park
Fall Fest is a fun filled day with arts and crafts vendors, trick-or-treat trail for children, live music performed by 2BLU and the Lucky Stiffs, food, and more.  Many of the Summer 2015 farmers market vendors will also be present this year.
FREE ADMISSION. Please bring money for vendor purchases and food.
9am – 3pm

Trussville Farmers Market – Beside Holy Cross Episcopal Church
The Trussville Fresh Market features herbs, prepared foods, honey, baked goods, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and jam.
8am – Noon

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Bart’s Art Cart– Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
Drumming Up Fun!: Welcome the return of autumn with music and dancing! Make your own drum and stick to ring in the harvest season.
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 November 1st:

Vibrant Music and Arts Festival – Carraway Davie House
Presented by Cahaba Park Church
Looking for a fun (and FREE) way to spend a fall afternoon? Bring a blanket and come join us out on the lawn of the Carraway-Davie House for the first annual VIBRANT Art and Music Festival! Enjoy original artwork based on the Psalms from eight local artists. Each will be auctioned off to benefit a variety of local charities/ministries. After the auction, there will be a live concert featuring new and unreleased music from The Corner Room (cornerroommusic.com). Bring your friends! We hope to see you there!
3pm – 4:30pm

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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: Ocean Oasis, Horses, 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’re out and enjoying this AH-Mazing Fall weather we’re having right now! It’s great for getting out and enjoying all of the Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals!

Boo at the Zoo is in full swing and many of the Libraries are hosting some really fun storytimes right now!

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

Sunday October 18th:

Play at the Park presented by Birmingham Children’s Theatre – Homewood Central Park
This FREE admission event will include food, games, face painting,  live skit, and costume contest! The winner of the costume contest will receive season tickets to BCT!  Tickets for theater performances will be on sale as well.
For more information visit their Facebook Page.
1:00pm – 3:30pm

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Our World, Our Library – Homewood Public Library
Stories, activities and crafts about multiculturalismand diversity, designed for kindergarten-3rd grade.  We look forward to finding out about our world with you!
3:30pm

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.
8pm – 4pm

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Monday October 19th:

Tot Time with Ms. Eve, I love Peanut Butter – Avondale Regional Library
It’s ooey, it’s gooey, it’s a fun, sticky treat. Stories about peanut butter can’t be beat. In recognition of peanut allergies, only imaginary peanut butter will be used. 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 Days – Steel City Jump Park
Story, snack and jumping! Parents jump for free, Children, $8.00
10am – Noon

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Tuesday October 20th:

Imaginary Fred – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime and activities featuring the title Imaginary Fred.
11am

Family Tours, Fall into Fall– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?

Fall into Fall: The leaves are changing and the harvest is starting! Celebrate autumn and learn about seasonal traditions around the world.
10:30am

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

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Wednesday October 21st:

Reptile Awareness Day – Birmingham Zoo
Visit the Birmingham Zoo for Reptile Awareness Day on Wednesday, October 21! Guests will be able to enjoy a special meet and greet with zoo keepers and animals in the Reptile Building from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. This is an exciting event you won’t want to miss!

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

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

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Thursday October 22nd:

PJ Storytime – North Shelby Library
Come in your PJs, have milk and cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales. All Ages. No Registration Required.
6:30pm

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

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Friday October 23rd:

National Chemistry Week and Mole Day
McWane Science Center joins the American Chemical Society in celebrating the importance of chemistry in our everyday lives.  Plus, Mole Day commemorates Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 10^23), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry first discovered by Amadeo Avogadro.
10am – 5pm

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

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

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Saturday October 24th:

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Owl O Ween – Alabama Wildlife Center, Oak Mountain
Owl-O-Ween features children’s activities, games, storytime, owl prowl, bird of prey show, and complimentary candy. Meet Alabama’s native owls and the world’s largest owl species! Free after paid admission to Oak Mountain State Park. For changes and details: www.awrc.org
11am – 2pm

Click Clack Boo Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Will the barnyard animals trick or treat Farmer Brown? Find out in this Halloween tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Click, Clack, Moo. Activities and fun to follow.
11am

Rainbow Magic Celebration – Irondale Public Library
Celebrate your favorite fairies with stories, crafts, and activities! Fairies, girls, and boys of all ages are welcome. Dress like a fairy or just be yourself!
12pm

Bart’s Art Cart– Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
Drumming Up Fun!: Welcome the return of autumn with music and dancing! Make your own drum and stick to ring in the harvest season.
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 October 25th:

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

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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: Ocean Oasis, Horses, 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.

So much to do this week in Birmingham, it’s going to be hard to fit it all in, but we’re sure you’re going to give it your best effort!  Lots of Festivals and Pumpkin painting to get you in the mood for Fall and Halloween. Make sure to check out our list of Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches for even more fun!

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

Sunday October 11th:

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Whispers From the Past – Aldridge Gardens
Take a trip back in time to rediscover the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians at Whispers From the Past – A Native American Experience.
Native American life will take shape through demonstrations of flintknapping, pine needle basket weaving, and hunting weapons, along with activities like leaf pounding, bead weaving on looms, corn grinding, gourd painting, and pottery. Children can try their hands at games and activities. Hear the sounds of drums and flutes, and the highlight of the day – three dance performances by Native American Pow Wow dancers. The Pow Wow demonstrations will last approximately 45 minutes and will take place at 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Authentic Native American food will be available for purchase as well as handmade flutes, woven cane baskets, bows and arrows, plus commemorative coins and artifacts.

$10 for visitors 18 and older
$5 children 2 and older, and all crafts are included
Children younger than 2 are free
10am – 6pm

Southern Women’s Show – BJCC Exhibition Hall
The Southern Women’s Show returns to Birmingham with four days of celebrity guests, exciting new features, exclusive offers and shopping designed specifically for Birmingham gals.

Admission is $10 at the door, $8 in advance online, $7 in advance at participating Walgreen’s, $5 for children 6–12 years old and free for children under 6 years of age (with paying adult). Special $3 after 3:00 pm on Thursday and $5 after 5:00 p.m. pricing Friday and Saturday.

11am – 5pm

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Monday October 12th:

Tot Time with Ms. Eve, Creepy Crawly Spiders – Avondale Regional Library
Whether it’s the Bitsy Spider or Little Miss Muffet, these stories and songs will weave a web of delight. 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

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Tuesday October 13th:

Annual Pumpkin Painting Event – Hoover Library
Bring a pumpkin to decorate with your own design.  Then enter into our contest.  Entries accepted until Oct. 30.
6:30pm

Pete the Cate Bedtime Blues – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues.
11am

Family Tours, Fall into Fall– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?

Fall into Fall: The leaves are changing and the harvest is starting! Celebrate autumn and learn about seasonal traditions around the world.
10:30am

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Wednesday October 14th:

Earth Science Day – McWane Science Center
Get engaged in discovering earth’s vital processes with special science programming in our Adventure Halls.
During Museum Hours

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

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Thursday October 15th:

Pixar Party – Homewood Public Library
Welcome to the universe that brought us Woody, Nemo, Sully, Mater and many, many more!  We will have a fun night of crafts, games and snacks.  Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite Pixar character!
6:30pm

Egyptian Adventure with Geronimo Stilton – Irondale Public Library
Geronimo Stilton is looking for special correspondents to join him on an Egyptian adventure at the Irondale Public Library! Meet Geronimo, explore Egypt, and have a fabumouse adventure!
6pm

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Friday October 16th:

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 on the Monday prior to the class that week.
10:30am

Pumpkin Painting Workshop – North Shelby Library
BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) – we’ll provide the paint. All ages are welcome. Registration required. Check our website for more information.
4pm

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Saturday October 17th:

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Mt Laurel Fall Festival
Celebrate crisp autumn days and the season’s bounty.

During the annual festival, Mt Laurel’s town center bursts to life with an abundance of fall activities. Go for a hayride, purchase a pumpkin for your Halloween décor, and take pictures with our festive hay bale people and scarecrows—decorated as part of a yearly competition between Mt Laurel residents, businesses, and schools.

The Mt Laurel Fall Festival offers plenty of family-friendly fun with inflatable bounce houses and a petting zoo. Savor the best of Birmingham food with a rich menu of items from Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ and area food trucks. Plus, enjoy live music while you shop for fresh produce, seasonal flowers, jewelry, art, and handcrafted goods from more than 150 local vendors and farmers.

Also, don’t miss Lucky Dog Grooming & Boutique’s 2nd Annual Canine Costume Contest, benefitting the Shelby County Humane Society. Dress up your pets, and enter for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card. For more contest information, visitluckydoggroomingandboutique.com.
10a.m. to 3pm

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.
8pm – 4pm

Imaginary Fred – Barnes and Noble Summit
Did you know that sometimes, with a little electricity, or luck, or even magic, an imaginary friend might appear when you need one? An imaginary friend like Fred. Join us in reading this quirky, funny and irresistible story of friendship.
11am

LEGO Architecture Event – Barnes and Noble
This event is for adults and teenagers (ages 14 and up) to build with LEGO Architecture Studio blocks, discuss the inspiration for their build and explore how they can use basic architecture shapes and principles to influence it.

Space is limited. Advance sign up is required. See a bookseller for details. Please email crm2858@bn.com with LEGO Architecture in subject line, call 298.0665, or visit customer service desk to register! Please leave your name, phone number, and email.

City of Pleasant Grove Founders Day – Pleasant Grove Athletic Complex
Come celebrate the City of Pleasant Grove with the first annual Founder’s Day. The event will boast vendors, characters, food, entertainment, a children’s play area and more! Come visit Pleasant Grove, home of the Spartans!
10am – 5pm

Bart’s Art Cart– Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
Drumming Up Fun!: Welcome the return of autumn with music and dancing! Make your own drum and stick to ring in the harvest season.
11am

Bart’s Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
This month, Bart has selected James Mayhew’s Katie Meets the Impressionists.
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 October 18th:

Play at the Park presented by Birmingham Children’s Theatre – Homewood Central Park
This FREE admission event will include food, games, face painting,  live skit, and costume contest! The winner of the costume contest will receive season tickets to BCT!  Tickets for theater performances will be on sale as well.
For more information visit their Facebook Page.
1:00pm – 3:30pm

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Our World, Our Library – Homewood Public Library
Stories, activities and crafts about multiculturalismand diversity, designed for kindergarten-3rd grade.  We look forward to finding out about our world with you!
3:30pm

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.
8pm – 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: Ocean Oasis, Horses, 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.

Another busy week in Birmingham! Boo at the Zoo,  The Southern Women’s Show, Oktoberfest, Storytimes and More! For a full list of Birmingham Area Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals, make sure to check out this list. For more events happening this month, check out our Monthly Calendar over at the Royal Cup Coffee Blog

Have a great week!

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

Sunday October 4th:

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Make plans to head to the Birmingham Zoo to kick-off the first weekend of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo. Members and guests can enjoy discounted $5 (plus tax) admission for the first weekend of Boo at the Zoo. Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

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Monday October 5th:

Tot Time with Ms. Eve, Farmyard Friends – Avondale Regional Library
We’ll have a clucking good time at this barnyard themed storytime. 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

Doctor Who Party – Homewood Public Library
Whovians, unite!  Join us for an evening of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey, Doctor Who geekiness!  Families welcome.
6:30pm

Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Join us for some after school family fun on Monday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.  We’ll have popcorn and drinks, and we’ll journey to Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood Fox and friends!

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Tuesday October 6th:

We’re in the Wrong Book – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Barnes & Noble’s Picture Book of the Month, We’re in the wrong book!
11am

Family Tours, Fall into Fall– Birmingham Museum of Art
FREE // Meet in the Main Lobby
Join the Museum educators to explore the galleries in a fun, interactive experience! Discover Bart the Art Bat’s favorite artworks during these FREE, drop-in tours. After your tour, visit Bart’s ArtVenture to make an art project inspired by what you saw. What will you discover?

Fall into Fall: The leaves are changing and the harvest is starting! Celebrate autumn and learn about seasonal traditions around the world.
10:30am

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Wednesday October 7th:

Family Story Time with Mr Mac – North Shelby Library
Storyteller Extraordinaire – Come join Mr Mac and his musical storytime complete with puppets! All Ages, no registration required.
10:45am

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Thursday October 8th:

Preschool Pals hugs from Henry Hugglemoster – Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
Come enjoy some monster fun based on Henry Hugglemonster and his pals! All preschoolers invited!
10:30am, ages 5 and under

Southern Women’s Show – BJCC Exhibition Hall
The Southern Women’s Show returns to Birmingham with four days of celebrity guests, exciting new features, exclusive offers and shopping designed specifically for Birmingham gals.

Admission is $10 at the door, $8 in advance online, $7 in advance at participating Walgreen’s, $5 for children 6–12 years old and free for children under 6 years of age (with paying adult). Special $3 after 3:00 pm on Thursday and $5 after 5:00 p.m. pricing Friday and Saturday.

10am – 7pm

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Friday October 9th:

Southern Women’s Show – BJCC Exhibition Hall
The Southern Women’s Show returns to Birmingham with four days of celebrity guests, exciting new features, exclusive offers and shopping designed specifically for Birmingham gals.

Admission is $10 at the door, $8 in advance online, $7 in advance at participating Walgreen’s, $5 for children 6–12 years old and free for children under 6 years of age (with paying adult). Special $3 after 3:00 pm on Thursday and $5 after 5:00 p.m. pricing Friday and Saturday.

10am – 8pm

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Saturday October 10th:

Oktoberfest Trussville Festival – Holy Infant of Prague
Enjoy authentic German food and live music along with lots of other treats such as cakes, strudels and other goodies. Activities are planned for everyone. Games and rides include hayrides to the pumpkin patch, the Rock Wall, an Obstacle Course, Paint Ball, pumpkin painting, Rock ‘n Roll ride and lots of children’s games with prizes, balloons, & face-painting
9am – 3pm

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Saturday Farmers Market – Mt Laurel
Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and artisan crafts
8 a.m. to noon.

For more information on other Mt Laurel events go to www.mtlaurel.com

Southern Women’s Show – BJCC Exhibition Hall
The Southern Women’s Show returns to Birmingham with four days of celebrity guests, exciting new features, exclusive offers and shopping designed specifically for Birmingham gals.

Admission is $10 at the door, $8 in advance online, $7 in advance at participating Walgreen’s, $5 for children 6–12 years old and free for children under 6 years of age (with paying adult). Special $3 after 3:00 pm on Thursday and $5 after 5:00 p.m. pricing Friday and Saturday.

10am – 8pm

Star Wars Reads Day – Homewod Public Library
A short time from now, in a library close, close by…The Homewood Public Library and Little Professor Book Center present Star Wars Reads Day.  Star Wars Reads Day is an international event that celebrates reading and Star Wars.  Bring the whole family for an afternoon of Star Wars fun!
1pm – 4pm

Star Wars Reads Day – North Shelby Library
Stop by the Children’s Department for a drop in Star Wars craft. All ages are welcome. No registration required. Supplies are limited. Check our website for more information.
Available all day Saturday while supplies last.
10am – 4pm

Pete the Cat Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues.
11am

Star Wars Reads Day – Barnes and Noble Summit
Come celebrate Star Wars Reads Day at Barnes & Noble. Join us at 2:00PM to Make & Take your very own Star Wars Millennium Falcon! We will also have coloring activities and you can make an Oragami Light Saber! Space is limited, and advance sign-up is required. See instructions below.

To secure your reservation, email crm2858@bn.com with Star Wars LEGO in the subject line, call 298.0665, or visit the customer service desk in the store. Leave your name, number of children attending, and your email or phone for confirmation.

Bart’s Art Cart– Birmingham Museum of Art
This drop-in art program for kids and families features a different theme from our galleries and art activity each month. Stop by to make art with Bart!
Drumming Up Fun!: Welcome the return of autumn with music and dancing! Make your own drum and stick to ring in the harvest season.
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 October 11th:

Boo at the Zoo – Birmingham Zoo
Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 17 nights of Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo.

Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide*, jump on the Eerie Express train*, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the new ghost rollers*, experience a Haunted Hayride*, take a spin on the Scarousel*, visit Cajun Sadie’s Fortune Telling Adventure*, travel down trick-or-treat lane and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss! *Attraction fees apply.

All attractions can be purchased individually for $3.50 each plus tax. This includes the train, carousel, slide, ice skating*, Cajun Sadie, roller racers and hay ride. *Ice skates are available for rent for $1.50 plus tax, or visitors may bring their own ice skates.
5pm – 9pm

Whispers From the Past – Aldridge Gardens
Take a trip back in time to rediscover the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians at Whispers From the Past – A Native American Experience.
Native American life will take shape through demonstrations of flintknapping, pine needle basket weaving, and hunting weapons, along with activities like leaf pounding, bead weaving on looms, corn grinding, gourd painting, and pottery. Children can try their hands at games and activities. Hear the sounds of drums and flutes, and the highlight of the day – three dance performances by Native American Pow Wow dancers. The Pow Wow demonstrations will last approximately 45 minutes and will take place at 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Authentic Native American food will be available for purchase as well as handmade flutes, woven cane baskets, bows and arrows, plus commemorative coins and artifacts.

$10 for visitors 18 and older
$5 children 2 and older, and all crafts are included
Children younger than 2 are free
10am – 6pm

Southern Women’s Show – BJCC Exhibition Hall
The Southern Women’s Show returns to Birmingham with four days of celebrity guests, exciting new features, exclusive offers and shopping designed specifically for Birmingham gals.

Admission is $10 at the door, $8 in advance online, $7 in advance at participating Walgreen’s, $5 for children 6–12 years old and free for children under 6 years of age (with paying adult). Special $3 after 3:00 pm on Thursday and $5 after 5:00 p.m. pricing Friday and Saturday.

11am – 5pm

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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: Ocean Oasis, Horses, 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.