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

We hope you’ve been able to get out an enjoy some of this beautiful weather! It’s been so nice to see the sun! Monday is Martin Luther King Day and you’ll find some special programming at the McWane Science Center and 1/2 price admission to the Birmingham Zoo (with canned food donation) The circus is headed our way later this week and it’s going to be XTREME! Watch the site for ticket giveaways!

Have a great week!

Sunday January 18th:

LEGO Brickfair – BJCC Exhibition Hall
LEGO models, displays and winding trains sprawled out over 58,000 square feet. BrickFair brings together adult fans of LEGO from across the USA (and Canada, and a few other countries) to show off their projects, great and small, and to share their passion for LEGO – the most awesome toy – ever. LEGO fan festivals like BrickFair are great fun for the whole family! Join in a game or two – maybe win a LEGO set. Vendors will be offering all things LEGO, including shirts, hats, minifigures, custom-molded weapons, unique models, keychains and… really… everything you never imagined.
At the door: $10
3 and under: Free
Visitors roam BrickFair at their own pace.  Plan to spend at least 90 minutes.  Tickets are sometimes available for pre-sale and are always limited in quantity. Advance ticket sales will end Thursday, Jan 8th.
11am – 4pm

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Monday January 19th:

MLK Day

Wild About Birds – McWane Science Center
Flap your wings down to McWane Science Center and have a fun day with the Birmingham Audubon Society as we explore the wonderful world of birds. Special presentations, animal displays and hands on educational activities round out this first annual “Wild About Birds” special day at McWane Science Center.
Included in cost of admission to the museum, FREE for members

Itty Bitty Book Club – McWane Science Center
Join” the CLUB!” Sign up your little ones ages 3,4,5, year olds for their own book club!

Bring your child to McWane for 6 weeks from 10:00 am – 11:00 am for a reading adventure! Each week there will be a special book read by a special mystery reader guest. Then you and your child will engage in a fun activity and finally have time to socialize and play with their new friends. This program will be located in our Wonderlab classroom.

Fee for 6 weeks-$25 for members and $40 for non-members. You must preregister for this program.($9 for non members to visit the museum that day.

Admission is not included with the book club fee but if non-members would like to stay and play before/after the book club the special is Free adult with Purchased Child Ticket – does not include IMAX and the usual other disclaimers.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Birmingham Zoo
In the spirit of service this holiday, bring any non-perishable or canned food item and receive half-price admission to the Zoo*. While you’re here, watch a sea lion demonstration, experience a pelican feeding, take a ride on the train and carousel and much more!

*Limit one per guest

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Tuesday January 20th:

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime, activities and lots of fun. We can’t wait to see you!
11am

Wee Ones Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us on Tuesday mornings for a unique new Storytime specifically tailored to your one year old!
9:30a and 10:30a

Family Tours, Wear/Where– 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?

Wear/Where: Clothing From Around The World will explore self-expression through garments worn in cultures across the globe.
10:30am

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Wednesday January 21st:

Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus XTREME – BJCC
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth ®.  Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals!  It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros. ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME !  It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family! Get your tickets today!

Tickets Information
$16 – $76 plus fees
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily.
7pm

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

Wiggleworm Wednesdays– Homewood Public Library
Storytime for all ages! Join us for music, puppets, dancing, and so much more in Storytime with Ms. Mandy. Look in the round auditorium every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for your Storytime pals!
Large groups, we appreciate your call to 205-332-6619 to ensure adequate space.
10:30am

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Thursday January 22nd:

Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus XTREME – BJCC
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth ®.  Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals!  It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros. ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME !  It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family! Get your tickets today!

Tickets Information
$16 – $76 plus fees
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily.
10:30am and 7pm

Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
We are now featuring two Mommy & Me Story Times with Miss Renee! Due to high demand (and high squish quotient), we are opening availability to create a flexible time schedule that includes all of our eager young patrons (comfortably). You can now choose between two back-to-back Story Times on Thursday mornings; the first begins at 9:30 a.m., the second at 10:30 a.m.

Come by the round auditorium for lots of music, dancing, and of course, the bean-bag song! Miss Rene uses drama, wit, and a hefty dose of fun things to shake to keep your young one entertained and educated.
9:30am and 10:30am

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Friday January 23rd:

Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus XTREME – BJCC
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth ®.  Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals!  It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros. ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME !  It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family! Get your tickets today!

Tickets Information
$16 – $76 plus fees
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily.
10:30am and 7pm

Lego: Let’s Make it! – Hoover Public Library
Lego program for grades 4-6. Registration begins Jan. 9.
4:30pm

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Saturday January 24th:

Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus XTREME – BJCC
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth ®.  Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals!  It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros. ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME !  It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family! Get your tickets today!

Tickets Information
$16 – $76 plus fees
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily.
11am, 3pm and 7pm

Repticon Reptile and Exotic Pet Show – Zamora Shrine Temple
Repticon Birmingham is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone!
10am – 5pm
Adults – $10, Children (5-12) – $5, Under 5 – Free
Visit our website for special offers on 2-day and VIP tickets

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!
Abstract Art
11am – 1pm

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.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime and activities featuring I Love You Night and Day. This beautiful book explores that there are no bounds to love, and when you love someone you want the whole world to know!
11am

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Sunday January 25th:

Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Circus XTREME – BJCC
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth ®.  Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals!  It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros. ® Presents CIRCUS XTREME !  It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family! Get your tickets today!

Tickets Information
$16 – $76 plus fees
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and the BJCC Central Ticket Office. The CTO is open 9-5 daily.
11am and 3pm

Repticon Reptile and Exotic Pet Show – Zamora Shrine Temple
Repticon Birmingham is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone!
10am – 4pm
Adults – $10, Children (5-12) – $5, Under 5 – Free
Visit our website for special offers on 2-day and VIP tickets

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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: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

Birmingham Zoo:

Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am  & 2pm – 3pm

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.

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

Today is the last day to catch the Winter Wonderland at the McWane Science Center.. It’s cold dreary day and perfect for a McWane Adventure!

If you’re a fan of the Wizard of Oz you can catch it in a few special showing this week with Carmike Cinemas. This weekend LEGO fans will be in heaven at the Brick Fair at the BJCC! Whatever you choose to do this week, we hope you have fun!

Sunday January 11th:

Last Day to check out the Winter Wonderland Exhibit at McWane Science Center!!

Turner Classic Movies presents The Wizard of Oz – Carmike Cinemas
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. invite you on magical journey down the YELLOW BRICK ROAD when The Wizard of Oz returns to select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day event. In Birmingham, the broadcast will be shown at the Vestavia Hills 10, Patton Creek 15 and Trussville 16 Theatres.

Experience all of the familiar characters in a larger than life way, on the big screen, in this special cinematic event. Make sure to get there on time as TCM host Robert Osborne gives a special introduction illuminating the history of this family classic that has been an entertainment mainstay for the last 75 years.
2pm and 7pm
Admission: $12.50

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Monday January 12th:

Tot time with Mrs Eve – Avondale Library
Clowning around!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls,children of all ages…the circus is coming to town! So bring your biggest smile and join us for a super Tot Time filled with silly antics and stories! Tot Time is designed for 2 to 4 year olds with a parent or caregiver. 24-hour advance registration is required.
9:30 and 11:00am

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Tuesday January 13th:

Play Along with Olaf – Hoover Public Library
Come play games, make crafts and have refreshments with Olaf. All ages.
4:30pm

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime, activities and lots of fun. We can’t wait to see you!
11am

Family Tours, Wear/Where– 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?

Wear/Where: Clothing From Around The World will explore self-expression through garments worn in cultures across the globe.
10:30am

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Wednesday January 14th:

Turner Classic Movies presents The Wizard of Oz – Carmike Cinemas
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc. invite you on magical journey down the YELLOW BRICK ROAD when The Wizard of Oz returns to select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day event. In Birmingham, the broadcast will be shown at the Vestavia Hills 10, Patton Creek 15 and Trussville 16 Theatres.

Experience all of the familiar characters in a larger than life way, on the big screen, in this special cinematic event. Make sure to get there on time as TCM host Robert Osborne gives a special introduction illuminating the history of this family classic that has been an entertainment mainstay for the last 75 years.
2pm and 7pm
Admission $12.50

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

Wiggleworm Wednesdays– Homewood Public Library
Storytime for all ages! Join us for music, puppets, dancing, and so much more in Storytime with Ms. Mandy. Look in the round auditorium every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for your Storytime pals!
Large groups, we appreciate your call to 205-332-6619 to ensure adequate space.
10:30am

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Thursday January 15th:

Mommy and Me Storytime – Homewood Public Library
We are now featuring two Mommy & Me Story Times with Miss Renee! Due to high demand (and high squish quotient), we are opening availability to create a flexible time schedule that includes all of our eager young patrons (comfortably). You can now choose between two back-to-back Story Times on Thursday mornings; the first begins at 9:30 a.m., the second at 10:30 a.m.

Come by the round auditorium for lots of music, dancing, and of course, the bean-bag song! Miss Rene uses drama, wit, and a hefty dose of fun things to shake to keep your young one entertained and educated.
9:30am and 10:30am

American Girl 70’s Party with Julie – Homewood Public Library
American Girl Night is back! Party with Julie like it’s 1970 again… join us for rad activities, tasty snacks, and lots of American Girl fun!
Registration Required
6:15pm

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Friday January 16th:

Holy Inappropriateness! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the ‘Ham today. Make sure to check our list below for fun exhibits happening daily at our local attractions.

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Saturday December 17th:

LEGO Brickfair – BJCC Exhibition Hall
LEGO models, displays and winding trains sprawled out over 58,000 square feet. BrickFair brings together adult fans of LEGO from across the USA (and Canada, and a few other countries) to show off their projects, great and small, and to share their passion for LEGO – the most awesome toy – ever. LEGO fan festivals like BrickFair are great fun for the whole family! Join in a game or two – maybe win a LEGO set. Vendors will be offering all things LEGO, including shirts, hats, minifigures, custom-molded weapons, unique models, keychains and… really… everything you never imagined.
At the door: $10
3 and under: Free
Visitors roam BrickFair at their own pace.  Plan to spend at least 90 minutes.  Tickets are sometimes available for pre-sale and are always limited in quantity. Advance ticket sales will end Thursday, Jan 8th.
11am – 4pm

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!
Abstract Art
11am – 1pm

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.

Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Storytime and activities featuring Hug Machine. This book with humorous illustrations is a wonderful feel-good story, sure to entertain the young and old!
11am

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Sunday December 18th:

LEGO Brickfair – BJCC Exhibition Hall
LEGO models, displays and winding trains sprawled out over 58,000 square feet. BrickFair brings together adult fans of LEGO from across the USA (and Canada, and a few other countries) to show off their projects, great and small, and to share their passion for LEGO – the most awesome toy – ever. LEGO fan festivals like BrickFair are great fun for the whole family! Join in a game or two – maybe win a LEGO set. Vendors will be offering all things LEGO, including shirts, hats, minifigures, custom-molded weapons, unique models, keychains and… really… everything you never imagined.
At the door: $10
3 and under: Free
Visitors roam BrickFair at their own pace.  Plan to spend at least 90 minutes.  Tickets are sometimes available for pre-sale and are always limited in quantity. Advance ticket sales will end Thursday, Jan 8th.
11am – 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: Tornado Alley, Great White Shark, To the Arctic, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

Birmingham Zoo:

Lorikeet Aviary – Our Lorikeet Aviary has more birds than ever! Zoo guests can feed these exotic birds every day. You and your family will see these birds’ behavior as they eat nectar out of your hand.
Weekends 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PELICAN FEEDING – A great way to see our pelicans in action is to witness them eating their favorite treats near the pelican boardwalk.

RHINO ENCOUNTER – Embark on an African adventure and experience one of the world’s most extraordinary animals, the Southern White Rhino. Watch from only feet away as our zookeepers engage in hands-on interaction with the animals inside their African-themed exhibit. Don’t miss this exciting encounter with one of the largest mammals on the planet!
Weekdays: 3pm – 3:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – Noon & 3pm – 3:30 pm

GIRAFFE FEEDING – This up close and personal animal encounter is a memory you and your family will have for a lifetime.
Weekday: 11am – Noon
Weekends: 10am – 11am  & 2pm – 3pm

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.