We love to have an extra excuse to wear a Halloween Costume! We also love the opportunity for a fun, family, fall outing! If you do too, then you’ll want to be at the Southern Museum of Flight this Saturday, October 27th from 9:30am -4:30pm.
ALL costumed guests will get in free! So, play along Moms and Dads. There will be a scavenger hunt and trick or treating on the way to tour the museum. What a great way to spend the day as a family!
So, load up your little zombies and have some fun!
School is officially in swing, how’s it going? If your family is like ours, you’ve had to adjust a few things in your life. Number one on that list is homework. Some parents complain about homework, but it is crucial in establishing the study habits that will make successful high school and college students. I miss the days when we could play in the fall leaves all afternoon, but I understand the importance. I also make sure to communicate that to my kids.
*Never complain about homework or the teacher in front of your child.
So, we adjust and we make it work. At first it was awful. My son came home tired and hated doing homework. That’s understandable- he was learning a lot of new stuff and was tired from being there all day. Now he has had well over a month to get in to the routine, and the tired grumpiness is gone.
*Make homework a part of your daily routine. Same time, same quiet place.
Now, both of my kids come in from school, lay their homework out, have a snack, and then get started. It took several weeks to set that routine, but it has made everyone’s life easier.
Homework really should be a four letter word… EASY!
Fun stuff happening in Birmingham this week, Moms! A new exhibit opens up at the McWane Science Center. That’s right! Clifford the Big Red Dog is coming to town!
We will be hosting our Vault Denim and Vintage jewelry party this Friday so make sure to call your girlfriends and make a night of it! You can RSVP here and if you’re wanting a sneak peek of the jewelry, check out the Here a Chick There a Chick Facebook page.
Have a great week everyone, we look forward to seeing you all Friday night!
Vulcan Aftertunes – Vulcan Park
This fall, enjoy cool tunes, fresh brews and sweet views on Sunday afternoons with your favorite cast iron statue, Vulcan. Chill out in Birmingham’s backyard and end your week with some of the area’s best music while witnessing spectacular views of Birmingham’s city skyline. This three-part series features local and national singer/songwriter acts often heard on Reg’s Coffee House and Birmingham Mountain Radio!
Enjoy the Kids Zone with face painting and more!
Musical Guest: Jason Isbell
Admission Info:
General Admission – $15 (Includes concert, admission to Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Tower and tax)
Children 12 & under are FREE! Vulcan Members – $7.50
3pm
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Character Kids – Gardendale Public Library
A fun interactive program for kids K5, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. Ms. Molly uses character development through games, stories, science, and more.
3:30pm
Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
A story program for children and a caregiver. Stories, songs, finger plays and crafts make up a lively program designed especially for short attention spans. Best suited for ages 19 months to 3 years. Must Register
9:30am and 10:30am
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Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the best part of your week with stories that make you laugh and songs that make you dance! Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome. For large groups, a call to 332-6619 is nice.
10:30am
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Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime as we read How to Catch a Star. We will read about a little boy who wants to catch his very own star so he can play with it. We will have a craft and enjoy something yummy from the Cafe.
11am
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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Are You Man Enough, Breast Cancer Seminar – Southern Museum of Flight
Do you have what it takes to be a Wife Saver? Join the Southern Museum of Flight for a special night. It might just save the life of someone you love. For more details on this event or a schedule of event, visit their site.
Sip and Savor, Kick off to Shop Save and Share – Shops of Grand River
Join the Junior League of Birmingham as they kick off their Shop, Save and Share event at The Outlet Shops of Grand River. The night will be filled with a fashion show featuring fall’s top trends from stores at The Outlet Shops of Grand River, along with Fashion Lounges showing off pulled together looks for every fashionista and the coolest cocktails in town. The hottest trends that you see on the runway and in the lounge will be available at The Outlet Shops of Grand River and participating stores.
There will be activities and music throughout the night. The first 100 guests will receiv a SWAG bag with goodies from The Outlet Shops of Grand River. Guests will receive 20% off at participating Shop, Save & Share retailers.
Shop, Save and Share cards will be available for purchase during the event and can be used at various stores throughout The Outlet Shops of Grand River.
6pm – 9pm
Monsters Mummies and Cake Pops – Vestavia Hills Library
Join us for a devilishly delicious program of Monster & Mummy cake pops! We will have everything you need to make one to eat and make one to take home and share with your favorite monster! This Kids Klub program is for grades K-3rd grade
3:30pm
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Vault Denim and Vintage Jewelry Party – Villager Yoga
Step away from your mom jeans! Vault Denim is bringing their designer jeans to you at a fraction of the cost! Come party with us we’ll have 100’s of jeans to choose from, something for everyone!
Storytime with NeNe – Whole Foods
NeNe is back and better than ever! Join Whole Foods most Fridays’ for storyday! There will be storyboards, songs and snacks!
10am
Friday Night PE – Railroad Park
Friday Night P.E. is a mix of your favorite childhood games such as kickball, dodge ball, ultimate frisbee, musical chairs, Simon says and 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10 Red-light to help you burn calories and improve your health. This class is perfect for groups. So if you want to socialize, have fun, get heart healthy and celebrate the the inner kid in you try Friday Night P.E., the reason people say, T.G. I. F. This class is FREE thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama!
6pm – 7pm
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Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog – McWane Science Center
It’s opening weekend for this new exhibit!! Join Clifford, Emily Elizabeth, and all their friends in the Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™ exhibit! Featuring the people and places of the beloved children’s book and PBS Kids television series, this new interactive exhibit brings Clifford’s home on Birdwell Island to life with playful activities and enchanting environments for early learners to explore.
Runs until February
Saturday Market – Pepper Place
Pepper Place Saturday Market brings the best local growers, food producers and artisans to you each Saturday morning. Rain or shine!
7am – Noon
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 as we read The Monsters’ Monster. Find out what happens when a group of monsters decide to make their own monster. Wear your Halloween costume for a store parade! We’ll have special treats and activities too!
11am
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Matinee – Birmingham Public Library, 5 Points West
Join us for an afternoon matinee movie and popcorn. Madagascar 3
3pm
Liberty Park Pumpkin Patch – Prominecce Shops at Liberty Park
The Liberty Park Business District and the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce will host the Liberty Park Pumpkin Patch across the street from the Shops of Prominence in Liberty Park.
Entertainment includes inflatable bouncers, face painting, live music, children’s activities, and much more! The Liberty Park Pumpkin Party is a great fundraiser and fun for the whole family! Admission is free, but tickets can be purchased for .50¢ for certain activities with proceeds all going to the Alabama Red Cross for Tornado Relief.
1pm
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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: Rescue and The Last Reef
The Tornadoes of April 27th – Looking Back — Moving Forward, a new exhibit at McWane Science Center, reflects on the experiences of the April 27th, 2011 storms. The exhibit shares personal stories from those who experienced the devastation of the storms firsthand, while emphasizing the importance of tornado preparedness and explaining the science behind tornadoes.
Photos and stories from The Birmingham News help tell the story of the storms and the affect they had on survivors, volunteers, and the community as a whole. Students from Daniel Payne Middle School also help tell the story of their school and community through photos and artifacts from the storm for the exhibit. UAB students worked with the children from Daniel Payne Middle School to create short documentaries that can be seen in the exhibit as well.
In addition to sharing the personal stories from that day, the goal of this exhibit is to inform the community about how to prepare for extreme weather conditions, explaining the science of tornadoes and stressing awareness.
With vivid displays, the exhibit allows visitors the opportunity to learn about the scientific side of tornadoes. Graphics within the exhibit illustrate tornado formation and anatomy, educating visitors on how such extreme weather conditions develop. Additionally, the exhibit displays statistics and disputes common myths concerning the destructive storms.
Guests can watch live video from the storms that rolled across our state on April 27th, 2011, including the
weather forecasts from that day and actual images of the tornado as it made its way through our area provided by FOX6 WBRC. The exhibit is located in the City Gallery on Level 2 of the museum this summer.
Be Ready Alabama Exhibit Presented by:
The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
www.readyalabama.org
Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog
Join Clifford, Emily Elizabeth, and all their friends in the Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™ exhibit! Featuring the people and places of the beloved children’s book and PBS Kids television series, this new interactive exhibit brings Clifford’s home on Birdwell Island to life with playful activities and enchanting environments for early learners to explore.
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.
Disney on ice is coming to Birmingham and we want to give our Moms a chance to win some tickets!
Your favorite Disney characters and stories brought to life with the artistry of ice skating to create an unforgettable family experience. Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses – Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one that started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook & his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Neverland! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the ’Circle of Life.’ Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don’t be late for a very important date with Alice and the Madhatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army Of Cards. Be sure to see this show full of memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.
We will have a total of 4 winners. Each winner will receive a family 4 pack of tickets for the Sunday show. November 4th at 5pm. (Please do not enter if you cannot attend that showtime)
To enter:
1. Leave a comment on this post letting us know which Disney Character listed above is your favorite. (1 per person)
2. Share/link this giveaway on your Facebook page, come back and leave us a comment letting us know you did. (1 per person)
3. Tweet the following: “@BirminghamMommy is giving away tickets to see Disney on Ice Treasure Trove http://ow.ly/eBK4t ” Come back and leave a comment letting us know you did. (1 per person)
The giveaway will be open until Tuesday October 20th at 10pm. All winners will be contacted via email. Winners will claim their tickets at Will Call the day of the show. A valid id will be required to claim tickets.
Good Luck! And a huge thanks to Disney for the opportunity to send you to the show!
Overwhelming is one way to put it. Being diagnosed with breast cancer is shocking and scary. As a mother, you have people who need you. It can be so hard to stay strong for them when you just need to cry. And at the same time, you’re being asked to make some crucial decisions.
There’s no single method for coping, everyone finds their own way to handle things. But if you’re looking for a few tips, read on:
Have you or someone close to you been diagnosed with Breast Cancer? What’s the best piece of advice you were given?
Calling all Birmingham Families looking for a great excuse to visit the Birmingham Museum of Art. This Saturday is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Take the kids out to Bart’s Spooktacular Party!
This free family fall festival is taking place this Saturday, October 20 from 11am – 3pm. There will be a Halloween costume parade around the Museum, a petting zoo and balloon animal station. Children will have the chance to decorate pumpkins and trick-or-treat bags, and there will be a family film and story time with Bart’s Art Cart for guests to enjoy.
Schedule of Events:
11am – 3pm
Scavenger Hunts
Art Activities
Balloon Animals
Refreshments
11am – 1pm
Petting Zoo
Bart’s Books presents 2 fabulous fall themed books
12:30pm
Costume Parade
2:30pm
Family Film – Spooky Buddies
For more information on the Birmingham Museum of Art visit their Website.
Fall is my favorite season- boots, jeans, football, cooler weather, and SOUP. I found a recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup on Pinterest and decided to try it. I actually hate cauliflower, but this soup may have changed my mind. It tastes like a fancy soup, so it will impress guests. In reality, it’s very easy and you use only basic ingredients. There’s not much to it, but it combines in just the right way. There’s not one ingredient that overpowers the other.
Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup, originally from ClosetCooking.com
Make sure you’re following BirminghamMommy on Pinterest for more Pinspired recipes and ideas.
Gone are the days when tattoos were only for big burly sailors. In our younger days, we may have gotten a tattoo, but now we’re grown ups with kids and minivans. Is that phase of life over? Lots of suburban soccer moms are deciding to ink up these days.
So what are those moms getting tattoed? Here’s a few ideas we found:
1. Roman numerals of your child’s birthday, on the wrist
2. Tiny stars, one for each child, on the foot/ankle
3. Quotes or sayings
4. White ink, to minimize noticeability
What do you think… would you get inked? What tattoos do you have? And while we’re at it, have you seen any tattoos you liked or that you thought was absolutely crazy?
Hey Moms! Halloween is just around the corner and all of the spooky events happening around Birmingham are heating up! Make sure to check our list of Fall Festivals and Happenings to stay up to date on all of the fun!
If you’ve been meaning to check our a Vulcan Aftertunes, you’re going to need to do that next Sunday before it’s gone for the season! If you’ve been looking for an excuse to check out the Birmingham Museum of Art, Saturday will be perfect with Bart’s Art Cart and Spooktacular!
Homestead Hollow Harvest Festival
Featuring fine arts, unique, hand made crafts, pioneer demonstrations of the old time days- see wood carving, ironwork, blacksmithing, smoke house cooking, gardening, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Relax by one of our many streams and listen to live local entertainment all day. Enjoy our great food that makes your mouth scream for more.
Children’s activities: ride the ponies, circle in our wagon ride, jump in the moon walk or climb the rock wall. Kids and adults all enjoy our petting zoo. Visit and talk with our Herbalist and find out more about grandma’s remedies or those nature produces naturally.
Homestead Hollow’s General store is open for you to visit and shop for those home-made fried pies and other great items during show dates.
Adults $7.00
Children ages 3 – 12 $3.00.
Children 2 and under free.
Free parking No pets.
Groups of 20 $6.00 each
9am – 5pm
Break N’ Bread – Railroad Park
The Birmingham Originals, an organization of the Magic City’s finest locally-owned restaurants, gears up for the 2012 Break ’n Bread food and wine festival. Touted as one of the top food events in the state of Alabama, the festival will once again be held at Railroad Park, downtown Birmingham’s premier urban oasis.
While food enthusiasts gather at the tasting tents, just a few steps away will be a dedicated children’s area featuring face painting with clowns from the Children’s Hospital of Alabama, petting corner and entertainment from the Birmingham Zoo, healthy kids cooking demonstrations, Desert Island Supply Company writing workshop and a pumpkin decorating station. Local farmer’s market vendors will also be stationed in and around the park, offering a variety of fresh produce and artisan products.
$35 for regular
$75 for VIP
Free for children under 12 years old
1pm – 5pm
Zamora Shrine Temple Circus – Pelham Civic Complex
The circus includes exotic animals, clowns and daredevils.
Admission Info:
12 and under: $10
Adult: $15 – Downloadable coupon for one free child’s ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket is available on the website.
The Circus Adventure begins 1 hour before show starts.
Showtimes: 12pm, 4:00, & 7:45pm
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Character Kids – Gardendale Public Library
A fun interactive program for kids K5, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. Ms. Molly uses character development through games, stories, science, and more.
3:30pm
Toddler Tales – North Shelby Library
A story program for children and a caregiver. Stories, songs, finger plays and crafts make up a lively program designed especially for short attention spans. Best suited for ages 19 months to 3 years. Must Register
9:30am and 10:30am
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Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the best part of your week with stories that make you laugh and songs that make you dance! Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome. For large groups, a call to 332-6619 is nice.
10:30am
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Storytime – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for Storytime as we read There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves. Find out why the old lady swallows leaves and other things. We will make something fun and have a treat from the Cafe.
11am
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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Campfire Ghost Tales & Smore! _ Homewood Public Library
Join us for a “spooktacular” family night program as we share fun (not “too spooky”) ghost stories and yummy smores! We will all gather around the campfire at 6:00 in the round auditorium next to the children’s department!
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Storytime with NeNe – Whole Foods
NeNe is back and better than ever! Join Whole Foods most Fridays’ for storyday! There will be storyboards, songs and snacks!
10am
Friday Night PE – Railroad Park
Friday Night P.E. is a mix of your favorite childhood games such as kickball, dodge ball, ultimate frisbee, musical chairs, Simon says and 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10 Red-light to help you burn calories and improve your health. This class is perfect for groups. So if you want to socialize, have fun, get heart healthy and celebrate the the inner kid in you try Friday Night P.E., the reason people say, T.G. I. F. This class is FREE thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama!
6pm – 7pm
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Bart’s Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
Bart’s Books is a storytelling program for families with children ages 4-7. Bart selects a new book and related work of art each month for kids to enjoy.
11am
Bart’s Spooktacular – Birmingham Museum of Art
Bart the Art Bat invites everyone to his spooktacular party! Get in hauntingly happy spirits just before Halloween – Bart’s favorite holiday! Come dressed as your favorite objet d’art to scare away the goblins, go on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and rack up on goodies, listen to some spooky stories that will make your teeth chatter, and craft a pumpkin to scare away those pesky black cats! Be ready for a BOO-liciously spooky time!
11am
Saturday Market – Pepper Place
Pepper Place Saturday Market brings the best local growers, food producers and artisans to you each Saturday morning. Rain or shine!
7am – Noon
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 as we read Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie. Find out what happens when Amelia Bedelia learns how to make an apple pie. We will make something fun and have a tasty treat from the Cafe.
11am
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Vulcan Aftertunes – Vulcan Park
This fall, enjoy cool tunes, fresh brews and sweet views on Sunday afternoons with your favorite cast iron statue, Vulcan. Chill out in Birmingham’s backyard and end your week with some of the area’s best music while witnessing spectacular views of Birmingham’s city skyline. This three-part series features local and national singer/songwriter acts often heard on Reg’s Coffee House and Birmingham Mountain Radio!
Enjoy the Kids Zone with face painting and more!
Musical Guest: Jason Isbell
Admission Info:
General Admission – $15 (Includes concert, admission to Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Tower and tax)
Children 12 & under are FREE! Vulcan Members – $7.50
3pm
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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: Rescue and The Last Reef
The Tornadoes of April 27th – Looking Back — Moving Forward, a new exhibit at McWane Science Center, reflects on the experiences of the April 27th, 2011 storms. The exhibit shares personal stories from those who experienced the devastation of the storms firsthand, while emphasizing the importance of tornado preparedness and explaining the science behind tornadoes.
Photos and stories from The Birmingham News help tell the story of the storms and the affect they had on survivors, volunteers, and the community as a whole. Students from Daniel Payne Middle School also help tell the story of their school and community through photos and artifacts from the storm for the exhibit. UAB students worked with the children from Daniel Payne Middle School to create short documentaries that can be seen in the exhibit as well.
In addition to sharing the personal stories from that day, the goal of this exhibit is to inform the community about how to prepare for extreme weather conditions, explaining the science of tornadoes and stressing awareness.
With vivid displays, the exhibit allows visitors the opportunity to learn about the scientific side of tornadoes. Graphics within the exhibit illustrate tornado formation and anatomy, educating visitors on how such extreme weather conditions develop. Additionally, the exhibit displays statistics and disputes common myths concerning the destructive storms.
Guests can watch live video from the storms that rolled across our state on April 27th, 2011, including the
weather forecasts from that day and actual images of the tornado as it made its way through our area provided by FOX6 WBRC. The exhibit is located in the City Gallery on Level 2 of the museum this summer.
Be Ready Alabama Exhibit Presented by:
The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
www.readyalabama.org
Dora and Diego, Let’s Explore Exhibit
Get ready for adventure with Dora and Diego at McWane Science Center in the new exhibit Dora & Diego—Let’s Explore! The exhibit features beloved characters Dora and Diego from Nickelodeon’s hit preschool series Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!, along with their friends Boots, Map, Backpack, Isa, Tico, and of course Swiper, now in their own exhibit for children to explore as they learn and play along.
This new, interactive traveling exhibit, was created by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Nickelodeon, and presented by the WellPoint Foundation.
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.
Be careful. Once you find the right pair of jeans, you might become addicted too!
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