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March Events Not To Miss in Birmingham

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We’re just a few short weeks away from a time change and Spring will officially be here, with it comes some of the best events in town, and they kick off THIS weekend!! Get ready for some fun, Birmingham!

Birmingham Bulls Hockey

You’ve got about a month left to catch the Bulls in action!

When:

Friday, March 3rd Adult Jersey Night
Friday, March 10th, Viper Weekend
Saturday, March 11th Viper Weekend, Adult Cap Night
Friday, March 17th, St Patrick’s Day Puck Giveaway
Thursday, March 30th, College Night

Where:
Pelham Civic Complex

Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook Off

The Chili Cook-Off is The Exceptional Foundation’s largest event of the year and one of Birmingham’s favorite annual fundraisers! This family-friendly event, features live music, a kids’ zone, beverages, and all the chili you can eat.

When :
Saturday, March 5th 10:30am – 3pm

Where:
Brookwood Village
Purchase tickets in advance here 

March for Hunger Food Truck Rally

Food, fun and community!  Who doesn’t love a good excuse to check out our local food trucks. Join FeedBhm as they kick off their March for Hunger campaign and help them supplement their rescue boxes with staples like, peanut butter, jelly, sugar, salt, canned veggies and soups, oatmeals and cereals, pasta and rice! Donate if you can

When:
Saturday, March 11 11am – 4pm

Where:

Veteran’s Park in Hoover

12th Annual Holi Fest

This popular event brings communities together for a fun-filled day celebrating Indian culture and featuring music, dance, food, henna, art-making, gallery exploration, and the throwing of the colors.

When:
Saturday, March 11th

Where:
Birmingham Museum of Art

Puppy Palooza

Grab your furry friend for this ulti-MUTT event at Lane Parke in Mountain Brook, AL! Join us on Saturday, March 18 from 11 AM – 2 PM for Puppy Palooza. The event features live music from Derek Day, doggy activities, and more! This is a free, family and pet-friendly event.

When:
Saturday, March 18th 11am – 2pm

Where:
Lane Park

39th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade

Put on some green and feel the luck of the Irish at the 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Five Points South! The parade will travel up 20th Street South starting at 1:30 p.m., led by the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band and other area organizations and businesses, and will end at 2:30 p.m.

Click HERE to view the parade map

When:
Saturday, March 18th 1:30pm

Where:
5pts South

Building with Bricks Exhibits

It’s time to show off your brick creations! Use your imagination to create your best architectural designs using LEGO bricks with an architect or engineer to help create the coolest building.

This exhibit will feature projects & architectural models from local architects, designers, & structural engineers. Come gather inspiration for your next renovation, office, new construction, investment property or home! Learn how to read drawings onsite.

When:
Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 at 10:00 am – 03:00 pm
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023 at 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023 at 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Thursday, Mar 30, 2023 at 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Friday, Mar 31, 2023 at 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 10:00 am – 03:00 pm

Where:
Alabama Center for Architecture

If you’re still looking for something for the kiddos to do during spring break. make sure to check out our full list of Spring Break Camps and Classes and see if you can still snag a spot!!

 

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The Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-Off

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It’s time again for one of our most favorite Spring events, we absolutely do everything we can to try and make it to this event every year, whether we’re juggling Birthday parties or sporting events, it’s definitely worth stopping in for at least a few minutes to sample some of the best chili in town, all in one spot, while supporting a great cause!

The Chili Cook-Off is The Exceptional Foundation’s largest event of the year and one of Birmingham’s favorite annual fundraisers! This family-friendly event, features live music, a kids’ zone, beverages, and all the chili you can eat. Um, yes, please!

Proceeds directly benefit The Exceptional Foundation programs for adults and youth with intellectual disabilities.

The 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, March 4,  from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brookwood Village. General Admission tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased online HERE

 

Festival of Tulips 2023

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The American Village Festival of Tulips will once again provide a fantastic outing for clubs, groups, and families. The event is perfect for motorcoach tours as well. The field of over 100,000 tulips, with replicas of some of America’s most historic places as a backdrop, creates a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity, so bring your camera! The Festival of Tulips at the American Village will be open Monday-Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-4, and Sunday 12-4 as long as the flowers are in bloom (depending on weather). The Village advises that you check their website (www.americanvillage.org) and Facebook page for current availability.

Admission to the Festival of Tulips is $5 per person, free to veterans, active military and children ages 4 and under.  *Enter the front gate and follow the signs to the parking lot directly beside the tulip field. You’ll pay admission and pay for the tulips you pick at the field. Tulips are $2.00 each, and include both flower and bulb.

Birmingham Area Spring Break Camps and Classes in Birmingham

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If you’re looking for something to keep your kids busy during Spring Break, make sure to check out one of these Birmingham camps! The break will be here before you know it and these spots will fill up fast, grab them before they’re gone!

ATA Martial Arts

Spring Break Camp

Registration open
Camp Dates, March 27th – 31s

Dodgeball, nerf wars, martial arts, pizza party, water wars and more!
Register HERE

Birmingham Zoo

Registration Open 1/16/23 to 3/7/23

Camp Dates March 20th to March 24th and March 27th to March 31st
Camp Times 8:30am – 3:30pm

Price: MEMBER $60/day NON-MEMBER $70/day

For registration and camp options visit the Zoo Website

Itty Bitty Bakers

Spring Break Dr Seuss Baking Camp

Registration Now Open
March 28-March 30, 9am-12pm, Ages 3-5

A spring break camp merging all things Dr. Seuss and baking! Each day of camp kids will make two recipes based on one of Dr. Seuss’s beloved books. Kids attending this camp will also receive their very own copy of “Cook It! The Dr. Seuss Cookbook for Kid Chefs” to take home on their last day of camp.

Register HERE

Mason Music

Camp Registrations are OPEN!
For over a decade, Mason Music has been celebrating music with thousands of children across Birmingham. Mason Music’s spring camps are designed to give incredible music experiences tailored to each child’s stage of musicianship to make sure they have something exciting and educational to do during their Spring and Summer break. Registrations will sell out fast for every age, from preschool children (ages 3-5) to advanced musicians (up to age 18) so be sure to sign your rockstar up for the most fun Spring and Summer camps in Birmingham!
Click the link below to learn more about all our exciting camps!
https://masonmusic.com/music-camps/

McWane Science Center

Registration now open!

Half Day and Full Day options available. March 27th – 31st

Register HERE

Red Mountain Theatre

There’s still time to send somebunny you love to Theatre Camp over Spring Break (March 27-31). Or try a one-day Play Day to dip a toe in the theatre world!
Visit https://www.redmountaintheatre.org/…/spring-break-camps/ to check out options ranging from Play Making with Paw Patrol or Peppa Pig (ages 4-6) to a fully scripted short musical “The Wizard of AL” for ages 9-14.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Birmingham

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If you can’t make it to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras, here are some events happening in Birmingham to help you get in the spirit! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Mardi Gras Night with the Birmingham Squadron
Wednesday, February 1st 7pm

Mardi Gras Market at Ross Bridge
Saturday, February 18th 1pm – 5pm

Enjoy a free community event that supports local farmers, artisans, & more!
✨Live Music
✨FOOD TRUCKS
✨Make your own mask station
& local shopping with free kids activities

Fat Tuesday Parade
Tuesday, February 21st 11am

Near Morris Ave and 14th street.

Kids Mardi Gras Parade at Homewood Central Park
Tuesday, February 21st 4pm

Decorate your wagon, stroller or box to join in on the fun! Bring beads, candy or moon pies to throw. Line up in you’re participating will be at 3:45. In case of rain the parade will be held on Thursday the 23rd

 

Send a Valentine to Patients at Children’s Of Alabama

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Children’s of Alabama is asking for your help to show some love to its patients on Valentine’s Day.

Beginning today through Feb. 14, you can send free greeting cards to patients in the hospital. Visit give.childrensal.org/valentinesday and select one of three Valentine’s Day card designs. Hospital staff will print the cards and distribute them to patients on Valentine’s Day.

“Hospitalized children can’t attend school parties or exchange Valentines,” Children’s of Alabama community development manager Mindy Wald said. “A simple gesture like a Valentine’s Day card can really lift their spirits.”

The card drive is sponsored by Spire, a proud supporter of Children’s since 2017. Spire will also match donations made by donors during this card drive up to $5,000.

“I’ve seen firsthand how the medical play program brings smiles to the patients and families at Children’s and helps brighten up their day,” Joe Hampton, president of Spire Alabama, Mississippi and Gulf Coast, said. “That’s why Spire is excited to once again support this special Valentine’s Day campaign.”

Children’s cannot accept any in-person gift donations, handmade cards, food/candy, stuffed animals, toys depicting violence, religious items, crocheted/knit items and gently used homemade items due to infection control protocols.

For more information about donating to Children’s of Alabama patients, visit Childrensal.org/foundation.

Where to get a King Cake in Birmingham this Mardi Gras

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It’s time to get your King Cake! The King Cake ‘season’ traditionally starts on January 6th in honor of Epiphany. New Orleans Residents host parties centered around the King Cake from Epiphany to Mardi Gras. It is said that if King Cake is eaten outside of the season, it can bring bad luck and rain on the day of the Mardi Gras Celebration. Wondering where in Birmingham you can pick up your very own bit of tasty goodness? Here are some options!

Where to Find King Cakes in Birmingham

Hero Doughnuts

A fluffy brioche bread, a vanilla glaze, milk jam, frosting and sprinkles? Yes, Please!
Pre-order your king cake online for downtown,Homewood or Trussville.

Savages Bakery

Made fresh daily and still available for special order pick-up. Made sweeter with a choice of cream cheese or cinnamon. Available in two sizes . . . small & large. Limited quantities available in-store. Call (205) 871-4901  to place your order.

Edgars Bakery

Award winning king cakes are NOW AVAILABLE at all locations. Stop by your nearest location to grab yours today or order online at: edgarsbakery.com

Homewood Gourmet

Call ahead to place your order for their tasty King Cake. (205) 871-1620.

The Heavenly Donut

Mardi Gras donuts are available for preorder or limited availability in the case daily through Mardi Gras.

Have you ordered your king cake yet?

Big Machines Day at McWane

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Your construction crew—McWane Science Center and Craneworks—are gearing up once again to bring Big Machines Day to Birmingham, Alabama. On February 11, 2023, visit McWane Science Center and build an incredible day of science, learning, and fun.

Big Machines Day is from 10 am to 4 pm, and participation is included with the cost of admission.

February Events Not to Miss in Birmingham

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Valentine’s and Mardi Gras, Monster Jam and More! February is packed full of love and fun! Here’s what’s happening around Birmingham to keep you busy all month long!

Community Cupids with BirminghamMommy and Scott Boudreaux Group

 

Make and donate your Valentines cards for the patients at Greenbriar at the Altamont and this in need through FeedBhm! Drop them off at LAH Crestline, Heavenly Donut (or make one when you’re there getting your donuts) or stop by Goldfish Swim school in Hoover, of you take your card there, you can exchange it for a FREE trial swim lesson card! We’ll be collecting cards until February 10th!

Kami-Con at the BJCC East Exhibition Hall

Three days dedicated to anime, Japanese culture, gaming, comics, TV shows, movies + more. You can get autographs from your favorite voice actors + win big in competitions.

February 10th and 11th

Big Machines Day At McWane Science Center

Your construction crew—McWane Science Center and Craneworks—are gearing up once again to bring Big Machines Day to Birmingham, Alabama. On February 11, 2023, visit McWane Science Center and build an incredible day of science, learning, and fun.

Big Machines Day is from 10 am to 4 pm, and participation is included with the cost of admission.

Monster Jam at the Legacy Arena

The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Birmingham for the first time since 2020 with an adrenaline-charged weekend at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.

At Monster Jam, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world. Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets!TM

February 11-12, 2023.

Mardi Gras Market at Ross Bridge

Saturday, February 18th 1pm – 5pm

Enjoy a free community event that supports local farmers, artisans, & more!
✨Live Music
✨FOOD TRUCKS
✨Make your own mask station
& local shopping with free kids activities

Fat Tuesday Parade

Tuesday, February 21st 11am

Near Morris Ave and 14th street.

Kids Mardi Gras Parade at Homewood Central Park

Tuesday, February 21st 4pm

Decorate your wagon, stroller or box to join in on the fun! Bring beads, candy or moon pies to throw. Line up in you’re participating will be at 3:45. In case of rain the parade will be held on Thursday the 23rd

Birmingham Bulls at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena

February 9th, College Night
February 11th, Nickelodeon Night featuring Paw Patrol
February 20th, Educator Appreciation Day
February 24th, Church Night, trading cards giveaway
February 25th, Hawaiian shirt night

Birmingham Squadron at Legacy Arena

February 1st, Mardi Gras Night/Ladies night 7pm
February 23rd, Art in the ‘Ham 7pm
February 24th, HBCU Night 7pm

What are you looking forward to this month?

How to Heart Attack Your Friends this Valentine’s Day

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We could all use a little extra love this Valentine’s Day, so why not Heart Attack your kids,family and friends!? It’s super simple, here’s how!

For your kiddos, cut hearts of all different shapes and sizes then write nice comments about each of your children on the hearts. Then starting on February 1st,  stick a heart each day on your child’s door.  At the end of 14 days, you have a heartfelt heart attack.

For your family or friends, do the same but instead of doing one heart each day, sneak up to their front door and/or windows tape all the hearts with sweet message up, then ring the doorbell and run!

To make it even easier on you, check out this printable of pre-made hearts you can download from home!

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