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Birmingham Events Calendar: November 13th – November 20th

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It’s a big week for BirminghamMommy.com and all of our friends. It’s Twilight premiere week and we’re gearing up for a great night of fun in our Twilight Lounge. If you haven’t purchased your tickets you still have a couple of days to do so.

We’re also kicking off our BIG discount with the McWane Science Center! It’s the biggest discount they offer and they are letting us bring it to you for one week only! It’s $20 off any membership level and is available on renewals! Think ahead to Holidays and call the Grandparents, this is what we get for Christmas every year! For more information on where we will be set up around town see this post.

Brookwood Medical Center is bringing Rosie Pope to town and the Summit will be lighting up for the Holidays on Friday! I guess that means the holiday season is officially here!  Are you ready?

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

Sunday November 13th:

Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .
The McWane Center is joining forces with the 2012 AIAS in the very successful Kids Fair @ The Auto Show. McWane will be hosting Science Camps at the Auto Show from November 11-13, 2011. This event will be blended into the Kids Fair promotion. There will be special shows, and continuing interactive events.
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
10am – 6pm

Barts Art Cart –Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

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Monday November 14th:

Monday Movie – Homewood Public Library
Fun Flick and a Tasty Treat
3:30pm

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Tuesday November 15th:

Jim Aycock – Hoover Public Library
Get ready to sing and be silly with a Birmingham favorite in the Library Theatre!
6:30pm

Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome. For larger groups, a call is nice but not necessary.
10:30am

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Wednesday November 16th:

Junior League Market Sneek Peek Party
Cahaba Grand Conference Center
7pm – 10pm

Storytime  – Barnes and Noble Summit
You won’t believe why this old lady swallowed some leaves, a shirt, a pumpkin and so much more! Come find out in this book by Lucille Colandro. Then we will have some fun with arts and crafts.
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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Thursday November 17th:

Twilight Thursday! It’s premiere Night!!
Join us at Sweet Bones Alabama for our Twilight Lounge leading up to the midnight premiere!
7pm – 10pm Twilight Lounge
10:30pm – Early Access to the BirmighamMommy.com reserved theater.

Finding your Mommy Style an evening with Rosie Pope – WorkPlay
Brookwood Women’s Medical Center invites women from the Birmingham area to mix and mingle with Rosie Pope at WorkPlay. Rosie is a maternity concierge and fashion designer based in NYC who guides expectant mothers through pregnancy on Bravo’s hit reality show, Pregnant in Heels.

From 6:30 to 8 p.m., Rosie will answer questions and lead an interactive conversation about the joys and challenges of becoming a mom.

From 8 to 9 p.m., guests will have the opportunity to socialize and take photos with Rosie.

Throughout the evening, guests may enjoy special cocktails and “mocktails” for moms-to-be.

Junior League Market
Cahaba Grand Conference Center
11am – 9pm

Storytime Fun – Vestavia Hills Library
join Ms. Amanda for Storytime Fun. Adventures of all kinds for kids ages 3 years through 5 years.
10:30am

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Friday November 18th:

Lights up at the Summit!
Enjoy a festive parade from Barnes & Noble to Sephora and watch as The Summit lights up with holiday spirit.  The parade ends with Santa’s arrival and a grand fireworks show. Make sure to stop by our spot in front on Barnes and Noble to take advantage of the $20 off McWane Membership Discount!
6:30pm

Junior League Market
Cahaba Grand Conference Center
9am – 9pm

Story Day with Nene – Whole Foods
stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am

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Saturday November 19th:

Junior League Market
Cahaba Grand Conference Center
9am – 5pm

Hogwarts Night at the Birmingham Zoo
The Zoo will be open for all muggles, wizards, and future wizards to enjoy the evening. There will be several introduction classes, Hogwarts 101, for muggles and future wizarding students such as Transfiguration, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, and Divination. Activities such as riding the Hogwarts Express, Tales of Beedle the Bard storytime, Dementor Rollers, Animal Demonstrations, Thestrel Carousel and much more in Diagon Alley. The Yule Ball will be held from 7:30pm until 9pm, where students will be able to dance to Hogwarts music. The Leaky Caldron will be open for business for those hungry muggles and wizards! Don’t forget to purchase your Butter Beer!

Ticket Pricing:

Members – $5 – Adults and children 2 years of age and up

Non-Members – $8 – Adults and children 2 years of age and up

Tickets may be purchased at the Zoo’s main entrance beginning at 5pm on the evening of Hogwarts Night at the Zoo (advanced ticket purchasing is not available). Tickets are good for one date only. Children under 2 years of age enter for free.

  • Each ticket includes admission to Diagon Alley (located within the Zoo) and one ride.
  • Partake in fun, games and activities within Diagon Alley.
  • Ride the Hogwarts Express, the Thestrel Carousel and enjoy up-close animal encounters.
  • Experience unique Hogwarts 101 classes.
  • Hogwarts students can enter Diagon Alley after classes have concluded by using their name badge (must be accompanied by a paid “Muggle” parent).

For more information on Hogwarts Academy and how to sign up – visit the Birmingham Zoo Website

Mary Poppins Movie Sing a Long
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!  Come to the library to sing and dance along with Mary Poppins and her friends.  Call 444-7833 to register.
10:30am

Barts Books – Birmingham Museum of Art
Rembrant’s young son, Titus longs to follow in his father’s footsteps as an artist.
11am

Barts Art Cart – Totem Pole – Birmingham Museum of Art
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon

Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
Super Saturday Storytime with the Nook Color
11am

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Sunday November 20th:

Barts Art Cart –Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

Magic of Model Trains Exhibit:
The Magic of Model Trains exhibit offers families a chance to see toy trains of every shape and size zipping around the tracks. This year children will enjoy the chance to become a conductor at one of the new stations and also see several new additions to the train sets. Through January 8th 2012

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 Ally,  Born to Be Wild, and Flying Monstors.

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.

Busy Mommy Bonding: Coffee Filter Leaves

Posted on by Angie

Halloween might be over but fall isn’t! We’re bringing a little bit of fall indoors. If you’re a coffee drinker you may have everything you need in your kitchen for this craft.

What you’ll need:

Coffee Filters
Scissors
Food Coloring (Yellow, Red, Orange)
Wax paper
Old medicine or eye dropper

What you do:

Cut your coffee filters into leaf shapes. Don’t be afraid to free hand them, it’s really not all that hard, I promise! Once you have all of your leaves cut out lay them on your wax paper. Mix up a couple of little cups of food coloring and use your dropper to drop the food coloring onto the “leafs.” Then watch as your plain white leaves turn into these colorful little decorations.

Use them loose to decorate tables or grab a stick or branch for the back yard and attach your leaves to the stick(s.) Put them in a vase and make a cute fall centerpiece for your table!

Happy Fall!

Parenting with a Ph.D: Bedtime

Posted on by Angie

Parent Question: I’ve researched this online and haven’t found something that works. How do you get a child to stay in bed??? My three-year-old daughter has a bedtime routine and we’ve tried consistently putting her back for as long as 45 minutes, stroking her hair, reading to her, even taking toys away as punishment — strike outs. I bet other parents wonder about this, too. Thanks!

Parenting with a PhD Response:  A quick perusal of the offerings on Kids and Bedtime at any bookstore will assure you that you’re not alone. The usual scenario: You’re exhausted after a long day and find yourself envying your daughter’s early bedtime and soft, downy pillow. She seems completely unaware of how blissful 12 hours of sleep would be and has caught her second (or third or fourth) wind. If only you could borrow from the plot of “Freaky Friday” (the original version, obviously) and let her stay up to iron and pay bills so you could climb into that cozy little bed…

O.K. – back to reality. If a parent came to my practice with this question, the first thing we would do is more fully assess the evening routine and consider the following questions:

What’s going on two hours before bedtime? Cutting out caffeine (including that sneaky caffeine in foods like chocolate!) is a no-brainer. Some kids can’t even handle caffeine after lunchtime. Also important, make sure your child is “unplugged” (i.e., no TV, computer, etc.) for at least a full hour before bedtime because the type of light emitted by these devices is very alerting. In fact, you may want to dim the lights in the hour before bedtime. It’s also best to avoid stressful or academic tasks before bed, so make sure older kids finish their homework earlier.

Is your child getting special time with you? Spending 20 minutes at the end of the day engaged in a low-stress, fun activity of your child’s choosing may help establish a cooperative attitude for bedtime. Older kids will relish a little sibling-free time to spend with you.

What’s the bedtime routine? The entire process should last no more than 20 minutes and shouldn’t include too much relaxation intervention from you. Fit in the basics like teeth-brushing and story time but limit the number of books and songs so the process doesn’t go on too long.

Is bedtime too late? Children who are overly tired may seem to have boundless energy and might not have the resources to calm themselves for bed. If your child is hard to awaken and tired during the day, consider moving bedtime up by 15-30 minute increments at a time to see if it goes better.

Is bedtime too early? Check out this link on WebMD for how much sleep your child needs. Count back from her wake-up time to determine when she should go to bed. Children who are getting too much sleep aren’t likely to be tired at bedtime. If your child wakes up happy and well-rested even when she isn’t falling asleep until later, try pushing her bedtime back little by little to see if she falls asleep more quickly.

Is your child afraid? Address the fears you can with nightlights and white noise.  Provide your child with positive reminders he can say to himself when he’s alone, like: “I am brave” or “I can handle this.”  For some kids, being allowed to look at books in bed can distract them from fears. For more severe anxiety, therapy may be helpful.

Once the bedtime routine is done, the real work begins. The goal is to make staying in bed more rewarding than getting out so you want to avoid reinforcing her when she gets up. Putting your child back in bed consistently and repeatedly is important. Try to avoid being drawn in by excuses and, most importantly, keep the interaction to a minimum (hint: the extra attention may make her more likely to get out of bed again). Maintain a neutral demeanor and don’t scold. Make a clear distinction between your nurturing behavior at bedtime and your matter-of-fact attitude after you’ve put her to bed. Unless she is extremely upset, try not to provide much soothing during this period. You’ve given her the tools to do this on her own and now she needs to practice.

Consider setting up a reward system to further motivate your child to stay in bed. Initially, try something simple like rewarding him if he gets out of bed no more than twice. If that’s not successful, reward him for staying in bed for successively longer periods of time. For example, if he usually gets up every two minutes after bedtime, explain that he can earn a point (better yet, offer him 10 points – it sounds better) if he stays in bed for four minutes. He probably can’t keep track and the actual number of minutes doesn’t matter. If he stays in bed longer than the usual two minutes, go crazy giving out those points. Increase the amount of time he should go before getting out of bed in order to earn points the next night. Keep track of the points on a brightly colored chart somewhere he can see it during the day. Let him use his points to earn something the next morning (e.g., TV time, special breakfast, a board game with you).

There are other factors to consider like medical problems or medications that might be keeping her up so talk to your doctor if you suspect something like that.

About this column: Send your parenting- and kid-related questions my way via email at: parentingwithaphd@gmail.com and I’ll tell you what I can: Please be aware that email is not a secure method of transmitting personal information so it’s best to keep your questions general. If your question is featured, your name and email will not be published. Submitting a question does not constitute a professional relationship in any way and this column is not meant to substitute for face-to-face therapy. If you feel  you’re doing the best you can and still need help, it may be time to bring in a professional. Start by talking with your child’s pediatrician to get a referral.

Kristen S. Berthiaume, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Kristen Berthiaume is a clinical psychologist with Grayson and Associates.She obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Kentucky. She completed a predoctoral internship in clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a post- doctoral fellowship in the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) Program at Duke University Medical Center.

She specializes in providing assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families dealing with the following issues:
ADHD
learning disorders
social skill deficits
organizational problems
behavioral difficulties
anxiety
depression

She generally focuses on behavioral and cognitive- behavioral techniques, but maintains a flexible approach to therapy. Her other day job is as mom to her four-year-old daughter and 18-month-old son.

Birmingham Events Calendar: November 6th – November 13th

Posted on by Angie

We hope you all remembered to “Fall Back” today.. Yes, it means an extra hour of sleep but it will be dark so much earlier now. The Holiday Season is heating up and Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, Whew! Time is flying by!!

Lots of fun to be had around Birmingham this week, of course storytimes at your local library is always an option but you can also check out Hogwarts Night at the Birmingham Zoo, the Magic of Model Trains exhibit is now open at McWane Science Center and for the car enthusiasts the Alabama International Auto show kicks off this Thursday. If you haven’t entered to win the tickets we have up for grabs, you can do so here. We’ll have more chances to win this week on our Facebook page so make sure you like us over there!

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

Sunday November 6th:

Moss Rock Festival – The Preserve in Hoover
A regional focus for art, design & environmental lovers everywhere. Enjoy artists, our eco-ideas partnerst featuring green living ideas, products, services and organizations, live music, engaging constructions and installations, a cake expo and tasting, wonderkid studios, wreaths re-imagined, hiking, 5K bike ride, geocaching,  fuel-efficient car exhibitions, a café, and the great outdoors.
10am – 4pm

Barts Art Cart –Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

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Monday November 7th:

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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Tuesday November 8th:

Family Night, “Cinderella” – Emmet O Neal Library
The Birmingham Children’s Theater presents a classic fairy tale. Dinner at 5:30, show at 6:00. All ages. No registration required.

Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome. For larger groups, a call is nice but not necessary.
10:30am

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Wednesday November 9th:

Storytime  – Barnes and Noble Summit
It’s Thanksgiving and Corduroy is celebrating with his friends! Come join us as we read together and do some arts and crafts.
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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Thursday November 10th:

Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
12pm – 9pm

Lights of Honor Holiday Lighting Ceremony – Shops at Grand River
Join us at The Outlet Shops of Grand River as we honor our Veterans and light up the holiday decor to celebrate their service, courage and dedication to our country.
6:30pm

Storytime Fun – Vestavia Hills Library
join Ms. Amanda for Storytime Fun. Adventures of all kinds for kids ages 3 years through 5 years.
10:30am

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Friday November 11th:

Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .
The McWane Center is joining forces with the 2012 AIAS in the very successful Kids Fair @ The Auto Show. McWane will be hosting Science Camps at the Auto Show from November 11-13, 2011. This event will be blended into the Kids Fair promotion. There will be special shows, and continuing interactive events.
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
10am – 9pm

Story Day with Nene – Whole Foods
stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am

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Saturday November 12th:

Hogwarts Night at the Birmingham Zoo
The Zoo will be open for all muggles, wizards, and future wizards to enjoy the evening. There will be several introduction classes, Hogwarts 101, for muggles and future wizarding students such as Transfiguration, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, Charms, and Divination. Activities such as riding the Hogwarts Express, Tales of Beedle the Bard storytime, Dementor Rollers, Animal Demonstrations, Thestrel Carousel and much more in Diagon Alley. The Yule Ball will be held from 7:30pm until 9pm, where students will be able to dance to Hogwarts music. The Leaky Caldron will be open for business for those hungry muggles and wizards! Don’t forget to purchase your Butter Beer!

Ticket Pricing:

Members – $5 – Adults and children 2 years of age and up

Non-Members – $8 – Adults and children 2 years of age and up

Tickets may be purchased at the Zoo’s main entrance beginning at 5pm on the evening of Hogwarts Night at the Zoo (advanced ticket purchasing is not available). Tickets are good for one date only. Children under 2 years of age enter for free.

  • Each ticket includes admission to Diagon Alley (located within the Zoo) and one ride.
  • Partake in fun, games and activities within Diagon Alley.
  • Ride the Hogwarts Express, the Thestrel Carousel and enjoy up-close animal encounters.
  • Experience unique Hogwarts 101 classes.
  • Hogwarts students can enter Diagon Alley after classes have concluded by using their name badge (must be accompanied by a paid “Muggle” parent).

For more information on Hogwarts Academy and how to sign up – visit the Birmingham Zoo Website

Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .

The McWane Center is joining forces with the 2012 AIAS in the very successful Kids Fair @ The Auto Show. McWane will be hosting Science Camps at the Auto Show from November 11-13, 2011. This event will be blended into the Kids Fair promotion. There will be special shows, and continuing interactive events.
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
10am – 9pm

Barts Art Cart – Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon

Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
Today is a special day! Curious George will be visiting our Storytime! We hope you’ll join us!
11am

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Sunday November 13th:

Alabama International Car Show – BJCC
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2012 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUV’s, Hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. Over 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering 230,000 square feet, inside, and another 90,000 square feet of test driving Chevrolet, Buick & GMC vehicles at the GM Experience the Drive!. . .
The McWane Center is joining forces with the 2012 AIAS in the very successful Kids Fair @ The Auto Show. McWane will be hosting Science Camps at the Auto Show from November 11-13, 2011. This event will be blended into the Kids Fair promotion. There will be special shows, and continuing interactive events.
$8 Adults / $4 children 6-11 / children 5 and under FREE
10am – 6pm

Barts Art Cart –Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

Magic of Model Trains Exhibit:
The Magic of Model Trains exhibit offers families a chance to see toy trains of every shape and size zipping around the tracks. This year children will enjoy the chance to become a conductor at one of the new stations and also see several new additions to the train sets. Through January 8th 2012

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 Ally,  Born to Be Wild, and Flying Monstors.

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.

Giveaway: Alabama International Auto Show Tickets

Posted on by Angie

Love cars? Here’s your chance to check out some of the latest models at the 2012 Alabama International Auto Show!

This is the 28th year for the Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association to produce the Alabama International Auto Show in Birmingham, Alabama. The 2012 Alabama International Auto Show will feature 2012 model year vehicles from manufacturers across the world.

The Auto Show is an event that the whole family can enjoy!  If you’re a Twilight fan you’ll be able to check out the Volvo that Edward drives in the newest movie in the Twilight Saga, meet the Edward look a like, you can check out the xbox 360 truck, inflatables, arcade games and MUCH MUCH More!

 Where: The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex- Birmingham, AL.

 When: Thursday, November 10from 12p – 9p
Friday, November 11 from 10a-9p
Saturday, November 12 10a-9p
Sunday November 13 10a-6p

Up for grabs is (2) Family 4 Packs for the Thursday, November 10th show. Here’s how to enter:

1. Leave a Comment Here on this post telling us your dream car (1 per person per day)

2. Head over the the Auto Show Facebook page and thank them for the giveaway (1 per person)

3. Head over to Twitter and spread the word, Tweet: “@BirminghamMommy has tickets to the auto show http://ow.ly/7iYWs”

Winner will be notified by email and tickets will be left at will call. Contest ends Monday, November 7th at Noon.

 

Join us in the Twilight Lounge

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We are getting closer to the release of the Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn. As you all know, BirminghamMommy.com has joined forces with the Carmike Summit 16 and will be offering early access into our reserved theater. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, you can do so here. To sweeten the deal, Sweet Bones Alabama has offered to host our “Twilight Lounge” beginning at 7pm on November 17th. We will have food from their tasting menu, live music and drink specials. This will give you the opportunity to have an entire night out! Great food, great fun and of course, great company.

Our Will Call Table will be set up in the Twilight Lounge and you will need to go there to claim your ticket from 7pm – 10pm. At 10:30pm the doors to our reserved theater will open and you can grab your seat and enjoy some coffee off of the coffee cart supplied by Royal Cup and we’ll have doughnuts from Donut Joes. We’ll have door prizes provided by Barnes and Noble, Cheeriodicals, Royal Cup Coffee, A Twilight Affair and more!

The Carmike Summit is the place to be on Premiere night! Our Edward Look-a-Like will be out and about hanging around our lounge and on the red carpet. Make sure to bring your camera, Royal Automotive will be loaning us a Volvo just like the one from the movie and it will make the perfect backdrop for your pictures!

To sweeten the deal just a little bit more, if you purchase or have purchased your tickets through BirminghamMommy before November 10th you will automatically be entered to win a VIP upgrade into one of our VIP rows.

VIP row allows you a reserved seat in the theater as well as a little extra something in your swag bag!

So get your friends together and join us, we’ve planned everything for you, all you have to do is show up! We look forward to seeing you there!!

Birth. The Experience

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By: Laura Kate Whitney

“First moment of life = Life’s greatest gift”

Who was it that said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”? Oh, yes. It was Dickens and he was introducing a plot that involved contradictions and war and the human spirit.

That epic opening (of a book, I’ll admit, I’ve never read) details the beginning and end of my own recent story, one that tells of my second son’s birth. This, too, involved a number of weighty paradigms: It was primal and vile in its process; it was exquisite in its victory. It was a fight to the bitter end; it was a beautiful journey. It was a screaming match between nature and nurture. It challenged my inability to withstand utter pain; it was utterly peaceful. It was, to date, the single most prolific moment in my life.

This particular birth experience was important. To me. To my son. To our family. And now that some time has passed, I feel the urge to reach some level of closure by writing about it and sharing it with you, my fellow mommy warriors.

But let me backtrack a little. Let me put it in perspective.

When I was eight months pregnant with my first child, and my doctor urged me to lose the notion of “natural”, insisting that “there’s no medal at the finish line” and, therefore, ”no real reason to endure the suffering of childbirth”, I nodded my head diligently, lest not to offend this near stranger that I would soon share the ultimate journey with. All I needed to do was to make a reservation; they’d do the rest. Sounds easy enough, right? Well it was… kind of.

Paul Greyson was born almost three weeks early, at 8:48 p.m. on July 23, 2008, weighing a healthy seven pounds. And I, the proud new mama of this precious baby boy, could barely hold him in my arms. I hadn’t the sense to say “welcome to this world”. I was terrified. I was exhausted. I’d been hooked up to an IV for the majority of his journey, pumped full of this and that, left alone to rest (and sleep!) through active labor. I pushed for less than twenty minutes and, surprisingly to everyone in the room, delivered the little guy with no trouble. But now that the show was over, I was left to my own devices, to relocate the wind in my sails that’d been knocked down and “stabilized” just as soon as the laboring winds started to blow. At the nurse’s suggestion, I allowed myself, upon arrival, to “just get the drugs and relax”. My husband was there and he can vouch for me: delivering our first child was “easy as pie”. I barely felt a thing.

I barely felt a thing. And that lack of feeling just felt…off.

Something was missing. It was if I was more interested in eating the refrigerated roast beef sandwich that was delivered thirty minutes post-birth than I was getting to know my newborn son. The nurses had taken off with him and, surely, they were more qualified than me to nurture this tiny, squirming person. I just wanted to get some shut-eye, to relax and regain composure so that I could operate as I had before – you know, with precision and control. This little baby would be on my schedule, right?

I slept through labor. I had to be instructed throughout delivery. (“This is a contraction; you’ll need to push now”.) I’m assuming the hormones that Mother Nature intended a woman to feel post-delivery kind of got lost-in-process. My body was performing as needed, but I felt as if I’d missed life’s biggest performance.

But I got over it. He was perfect in every way. And life carried on and he grew and he grew and he grew and now he is already too big for me to toss high into the air.

So, not long after I found out we were expecting our second I revisited my first experience and considered what I wanted with this birth and decided that maybe, just maybe, I was entitled to a little more. I knew I didn’t have the authority to write my own Birthing screenplay (pain is required, unfortunately), but hey – I could be prepared, rehearsed, awake.

After roughly five hours of laboring at home, we pulled up to Brookwood Medical Center (Birmingham’s best hospital for natural delivery, in my opinion). I was met at the door with a wheelchair and, my bless- her-heart-she’s-amazing doula intervened and said, “That’s okay. She can do this on her own.” And with Birmingham’s best birth coach by my side, I signed myself in and walked with my own two feet in to the room where my husband and I would welcome our new baby in to the world.

It didn’t take long to settle in; I just dropped to a squat and we got to work. I’d been preparing for this moment for months, mentally, physically, and emotionally. I kept on my own clothes. I brought my own pillow and birthing ball. I found my own groove and I just went there, all alone, to a dark place, deeply internal, untouched by pain-relieving medication. I closed my eyes and felt every pulse, every core- wrenching wave. I moaned. I roared. I surrendered. And with the guidance of my doula, I moved to the
beat of my body and delivered an eight pound, four ounce baby boy, just one hour shy of Mother’s Day.

I owned this birth. It was mine. I knew when it was time to move. I knew when I needed to roar. I knew when it was time to push. I was present for every single tender and agonizing moment. I never let my baby leave my side. I knew how to care for him, and I knew what I needed to do to care for myself.

Life doesn’t always give us second chances. But to my luck, it did. Somebody once told me I couldn’t do something, and I believed them. Then I decided that, indeed, I could… And I did. And let me be clear: I’m not boasting or bragging. There’s equal glory to every birth. With the help of a patient and supportive husband (who overcame his fear of “gore”), an undaunted labor nurse, and a committed doula, I championed the best possible birth experience for our little family.

How was it you asked? It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was the biggest moment of my life, to date. And interestingly enough, I did find that medal at the finish line…

Afterthought… No matter how I delivered my children, whether it via c-section, with forceps, or in a blue-tile tub, I get
to wear that medal. Childbirth (and the preparation prior to) is no simple feat. And I think that’s what makes it amazing. Giving life is a miracle. It’s the type of show you want to have front-row tickets to. It’s a really important date with somebody really special. It’s something you, Mama, are entitled to. And no matter how it presents itself, it means the world. Having a baby is The Best.

P.S. – Pregnant? Considering natural childbirth? Get informed about Alabama’s birthing laws. You might be surprised with what you find out, as expecting mothers aren’t offered quite the level of service you might expect. Also, hire a doula. Here’s a place to get started.

About LK:

Magic City maven Laura Kate Whitney is a full-blooded Southerner who’s found herself planting roots in Sweet Home Alabama. Life circumstances have brought her to Birmingham, along with husband, two young sons, and grumpy old cat. In her “free time” she enjoys long walks, long showers, lots of yoga, Birmingham history, culinary programming, and date night. You can follow Laura Kate’s adventures on Magic City Manifesto and also on Twitter.

A Mother's Shade of Green: Can Living with Less Lead to Having More?

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By Kate Agliata:

I recently took on a personal challenge to try and create a more efficient home, one that is also a better representation of us as a family and our desire to live green. While tackling each room one at a time, I’ve put a good deal of effort into de-cluttering household items that are either unused, duplicates or, things that we’ve simply outgrown. Although I’m only about half way through the house, I’m finding the process to be incredibly gratifying-not to mention very liberating! It feels great to let go of so many of the things I always thought we needed. In fact, I’m starting to see just how little our family does really need in order to get by and, to function with on a daily basis. More importantly, I’m finding that by having less, I’m actually gaining more.

One of the greatest benefits of minimalism is that it helps prioritize what’s really important. What parent wants to spend their Saturday afternoon re-organizing endless clutter? Simply said, having minimal “stuff,” means minimal clutter, and when there is less clutter, we are free to enjoy more of life. As parents, we’re often spread too thin. There never seems to be enough time, and it’s a rare day when we actually have the chance to complete our never ending To Do list. We go to bed each night stressed out because we still haven’t found the time to pick up the gazillion toys strewn across the playroom, or worse, to figure out how in the world we’re going to afford the growing wish list for Christmas this year. To get by, we rely on quick fixes and disposable products. And although we hate it, we find ourselves giving in to our children’s pleas for one more show, or another pointless plastic toy at the grocery store, just so they’ll stay content while we work to complete those never ending tasks.

The irony however, is that all of the “stuff” that we accumulate, the stuff that we somehow think will help us, is actually working against us. It’s mere presence is a representation of our having to work harder to afford it. It means more time dedicated to picking up and putting away each day, it means more to clean and organize, and more for our children to have to process. Just thinking about it all is exhausting.

Minimalism works as a method to help us live our values, rather then just talk about them. If enjoying life experiences with family and friends is more important than having to have the latest and greatest advertised on TV, then we should be actively showing our children that belief. Bringing our kids on board with minimalism can offer tremendous benefits for them as well. Here’s how:

Living Green. We’ve become a disposable nation, tossing out anything and everything that we no longer need or want without so much as a blink of an eye. We disconnect ourselves (and our responsibility) to that item the second it lands in our garbage can-it’s no longer our problem. Yet, the reality remains that it is our problem-one that is only getting worse, and won’t go away. Finding ways to reuse or re-purpose items we already have instead of buying new, is a great way to teach kids about reducing waste, and about living a greener lifestyle. Show your children you’re committed to reducing waste by helping them to fix a broken toy instead of replacing it with a new one. Strengthen their emerging personalities by providing them with items that spark their interest, rather then filling their rooms with a plethora of knick knacks and things we want them to like.

Learning Value. As adults we know how much effort goes into sewing a handmade dress, or building a house, but most children aren’t yet capable of understanding the extent of material, costs, energy, etc…involved in such creations. Minimalism encourages selecting items that are well built and made to last. Think of the value you see in certain items at consignment sales-you are probably much more open to the idea of reusing clothing when it is a quality made product. Teaching your children to see that same value in items they select (whether new or reused) will help inspire and motivate them to make wise choices about what they acquire. James Brown said it best when he wrote, “have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

Expand your options. Subscribing to a minimalist way of life doesn’t mean you and your family have to deprive yourselves. There are many ways to still benefit from all that is available. Instead of spending a fortune on new books, make it a family affair each week to visit the local library. Every few months, organize a neighborhood toy swap by setting up tables marked specifically for each age group and allowing each child to take one “new” toy home. Ask your children to make two lists for Christmas this year; the first, a list of the few toys they’d like; and the second, a list of seasonal activities for which they’d like the whole family to participate. Make a huge effort to prioritize those activities-hopefully you’ll find that they’ll be enjoyed just as much, if not more, than any other gift your children receive.

So, Can Living with Less, Lead to Having More? You betcha!

About Kate:

Kate, a freelance writer and mother of two, most often finds creative inspiration in writing, but occasionally at the bottom of an empty wine glass. She has hijacked her family’s former lifestyle and is in the midst of creating a simpler and greener approach to life. To follow her family’s challenges and successes in this endeavor, visit her blog, at Kate’s Musings. She and her family have lived in Birmingham since 2009.

Birmingham Events Calendar: October 30th – November 6th

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It’s here! After weeks of festivals and school parties, the actual day is finally here! Lots of options available for everyone when it comes to trick or treating. Whether you take your little ghosts and goblins door to door in your neighborhood or prefer to go to your local library or mall, there are plenty of places for you to pick up some loot. Check out our list of Fall Happenings, one last time to see where you will be able to trick or treat on Monday.

Once you have loaded up on candy, rest up and make sure to mark your calendar for the 6th annual Moss Rock Festival next weekend. It’s a wonderful family event with plenty to keep you busy and best of all, outdoors!

Happy Halloween! Have a great week!

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

Sunday October 30th:

Trick or Treat in the Museum – McWane Science Center
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! Wear a costume to the museum and get a special treat.
Noon – 4pm

Boo at the Zoo –
Put on your favorite family-friendly costume and have a ghoulish time as you experience haunted attractions and make your way through safe candy villages organized by local non-profit organizations and child-centered business. Go round and round on the Scarousel*, attend Ghoul School at Grandma’s Back Porch, ride The Eerie Express*, cut a rug at the “Monster-Mash” Dance Party, monkey-around at the Planet of the Apes Experience*, attend a Wildlife Show and much, much more!
5pm – 9pm
Admission: $8 (Members & Non-Members), tax included

Barts Art Cart – Sculpture
October is Bart’s favorite month! Come out to create your own Bart the Art Bat Sculpture.

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

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Monday October 31st:

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Harvest Hoedown – Gardendale Mt.Vernon UMC

Family and Friends, come join us for the Fall Festival!!!

We will have great games food, horse rides, inflatables, trunk or treat and much more.
6:30pm – 8:30pm

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Tuesday November 1st:

Lego Mini Build –
Lego Turkey: begins at 5:00 pm until supplies last.

Storytime – Homewood Public Library
Join us for the fun of it! All ages welcome. For larger groups, a call is nice but not necessary.
10:30am

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Wednesday November 2nd:

Storytime  – Barnes and Noble Summit
It’s Thanksgiving and Corduroy is celebrating with his friends! Come join us as we read together and do some arts and crafts.
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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Thursday November 3rd:

Storytime Fun – Vestavia Hills Library
join Ms. Amanda for Storytime Fun. Adventures of all kinds for kids ages 3 years through 5 years.
10:30am

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Friday November 4th:

Story Day with Nene – Whole Foods
stories, songs, and snacks as Mrs. Renee Schmidt leads the fun.
10am

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Saturday November 5th:

Moss Rock Festival – The Preserve in Hoover
A regional focus for art, design & environmental lovers everywhere. Enjoy artists, our eco-ideas partnerst featuring green living ideas, products, services and organizations, live music, engaging constructions and installations, a cake expo and tasting, wonderkid studios, wreaths re-imagined, hiking, 5K bike ride, geocaching,  fuel-efficient car exhibitions, a café, and the great outdoors.
10:00am-5:00pm

Barts Art Cart – Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

Saturday Market – Pepper Place
7am – Noon

Storytime– Barnes and Noble Summit
Today is a special day! Curious George will be visiting our Storytime! We hope you’ll join us!
11am

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Sunday November 6th:

Moss Rock Festival – The Preserve in Hoover
A regional focus for art, design & environmental lovers everywhere. Enjoy artists, our eco-ideas partnerst featuring green living ideas, products, services and organizations, live music, engaging constructions and installations, a cake expo and tasting, wonderkid studios, wreaths re-imagined, hiking, 5K bike ride, geocaching,  fuel-efficient car exhibitions, a café, and the great outdoors.
10am – 4pm

Barts Art Cart –Totem Pole
Get crafty with Bart and create a totem pole with image of family, friends, or a few of your favorite things!

Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some art of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month highlights a different gallery and features a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am

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Local Attractions Open Daily!

McWane Science Center:

Eat Well, Play Well Exhibit:
What is in the food we eat? Are fruits and vegetables important? Can everyday activities burn calories? Visitors will find the answers to these questions by exploring nutrition and fitness in this summer’s traveling exhibit called Eat Well, Play Well. This highly-interactive exhibit encourage healthy living by teaching the science of making healthy-food choices and helping children and adults discover that there are many fun and interesting ways to stay active. Visitors will discover what an appropriate serving size looks like, see first hand what it takes to burn off calories, test their flexibility and balance, review the latest clinical research and realize that they can reduce their risk of disease with healthy choices that are within their reach.

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 Ally,  Born to Be Wild, and Wild Ocean.

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.

Fall Harvest Market Presented by Southern Moms

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Tons of talented Mom Vendors all in one place! If you’re looking for a place to do a little pre-holiday shopping, you’re going to want to hit up the Fall Harvest Market this Sunday at the Pelham Civic Complex, presented by Southern Moms.

Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The 1st 100 Shoppers will receive a SWAG Bag Full of Discounts and Goodies from Southern MOMS / MOMS Market Vendors!

To see some of the fabulous Mom Vendors that will be participating in this seasons market, head on over to their Facebook page and check them out!

Sunday, October 30th 12pm – 5pm

Happy Shopping!

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