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Birmingham Events Calendar: Thanksgiving Week

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It’s Thanksgiving week and the calendar is a little light and different this week. We hope you all have a wonderful week spending time with your family and friends.

The big Winter Wonderland Exhibit opens up at the McWane Science Center on Friday so if you’re trying to avoid the black Friday crowds this will be a great activity that will keep you far away from the malls!

It’s also Iron Bowl week — War Eagle and Roll Tide!

Thanksgiving Storytimes:

Wednesday, November 23rd

Story Feast – Hoover Public Library
We won’t be having our regular Tiny Tot Tales or After Lunch Bunch. Instead, The Kid Zone is hosting one BIG Thanksgiving storytime for all ages!
10:30am

Storytime  – Barnes and Noble Summit
It’s the day before Thanksgiving and everyone is excited! Join us as we read about some crazy turkeys and Curious George, too!
11am

Opening Friday!

McWane Science Center – Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy together. Inside the snow room, children can make snow angels, build snow castles and more. Children can catch fish through the ice in the ice fishing area.

Guests can even slide down the giant slide between the third and second floors in the museum or try the zip line.
Open Daily, November 25th – January 8th. Price included in the cost of admission


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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.

Winter Wonderland at the McWane Science Center

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It’s that time of year again.. There’s a crispness in the air and Holiday decorations are going up. The McWane Science Center is gearing up for their Winter Wonderland!

Snow is in the forecast at McWane Science Center this year with the return of the Winter Wonderland exhbit. This magical holiday experience gives families a chance to learn about the science of the season together as they play in the snow, go ice fishing, and watch toy trains zip around the tracks.

Winter Wonderland offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy together. Inside the snow room, children can make snow angels, build snow castles and more. Children can catch fish through the ice in the ice fishing area.

Guests can even sled down the giant slide between the third and second floors in the museum or try the zip line.

Families also have a chance to see toy trains of every shape and size zipping around the tracks in the Magic of Model Trains area. This year children will be able to become conductors at one of the new stations and also see several new additions to the train sets.

November 25, 2011-January 8, 2012 – Price included in the cost of admission.

Breaking Dawn Ticket Holder Instructions

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We would like to say thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket to the Early Access Premiere Party of Breaking Dawn, we’re so excited that you have chosen to spend the evening with us and we are looking forward to making it a very fun night for all of our guests!

Just a few things that you need to know going in to Thursday evening –

ALL tickets will need to be picked up Thursday Evening, November 17th between 7pm – 10pm at Sweet Bones Alabama (our Twilight lounge for the evening,) located across the parking lot from the Carmike Summit 16 – The confirmation you have from EventBrite will NOT get you into the theater (please do not even try, they will turn you away) That confirmation must be exchanged at our Will Call (at Sweet Bones) for your actual movie ticket.

At the Twilight Lounge we will have some food, live music and drink specials. Maybe even a little trivia that will help you win some of our fabulous door prizes when we get over to the theater… Did we mention that Barnes and Noble is giving away a Nook? Study up!

Once you arrive at the theater and take a walk down the red carpet. At 10:30pm the doors to our theater will open – seating will be first come first served, please be kind and don’t push! If your seats are in a designated VIP row it will be blocked off and saved for you. We will have Coffee provided by Royal Cup. Donut Joe’s is creating some very special vampire doughnuts for the evening. You’ll be able to check out your swag and chat with some other fans while we give out some door prizes and wait for midnight.

As always we expect everything to go off without a hitch but it’s going to be a busy night! The theater is expecting more than 2000 people to attend the midnight premiere so please be patient throughout the evening and we will do our best to keep everything moving smoothly and on time!

We look forward to seeing you all there!

McWane Science Center's BIG Discount!

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It’s that time of year again! Next week we will be working with the McWane
Science Center to offer you the Biggest Discount you will see this year for the McWane Science Center! $20 off any Membership level!

$20 off is HUGE savings and is only effective from November 13th – 19th, 2011.  You must purchase in person from a BirminghamMommy representative, or in person at the McWane Center.  Make sure to use the promo code “BHAM MOMMY.”   If you’re currently a McWane member, you can renew for next year at this rate!  You can purchase as many of these memberships as you want as gifts!

We’re moms, we know it’s hard to get out and run errands.  To make purchasing easier, we will be set up at some offsite locations.  You can always purchase in person at McWane as well, just remember the coupon.. You must have it in order to get the discount. You can print the coupon HERE.

Cash, check, or credit cards accepted.  Checks payable to McWane Science Center.

Here is our tentative schedule for offsite locations. We’re hoping to add a few more and will update when we do..Make sure you are following us on Facebook for the most current and up to date additions.

Sunday, November 13th – Auto Show at the BJCC, Noon to 4pm

Monday, November 14th – Wee Flip in Vestavia, 11:00 – 12:30

Tuesday, November 15th – Hart and Soul Coffee Shop, 9:30 – 11:00am

Thursday, November 17th – Sweet Bones Alabama, 7pm – 9pm

Friday, Light up at the Summit, on the Patio in front of Barnes and Noble. 6pm – 8:30pm

Available for Pick up Monday – Friday at the following locations:

Instant Sign Center in Trussville
Wee Flip in Vestavia
Do It Yourself Crafts in Homewood
Swaddle in Homewood

Advanced Screening for Breaking Dawn

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Alright Twilight Fans! BirminghamMommy.com has been given the opportunity to share with our readers some information that could allow you the chance to see Breaking Dawn in an advanced screening!!

Here is what you do:

TO DOWNLOAD A SCREENING PASS 
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1) Go to: http://www.gofobo.com
RSVP Code:GFBAYRT
2) Print pass and attend screening (Each person will be allowed to print out a maximum of two admit-one passes)
*Please note – Remember to arrive early as screenings are always overbooked to ensure a full theater. Seating is first come-first served, and is not guaranteed. (Please keep in mind that each pass contains a unique barcode that cannot be duplicated. Everyone must present their own pass at the door.

Wednesday, November 16th at 7:30pm at the Rave Patton Creek theater.

Please note that seating is limited and they overbook theaters for advanced screenings and this does not guarantee you a seat in the theater. BirminghamMommy.com can in no way guarantee that you will be admitted with this pass.
Good Luck!
If you aren’t wanting to brave this crowd or don’t make it in for the screening, we still have passes to our early access theater for the midnight premiere, you can purchase those here.

 

A Turkey Pumpkin Centerpiece

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Have an extra pumpkin or 2 sitting around? My Daughters class took a trip to the farm last week and she was able to bring home a pumpkin that was leftover in their pumpkin patch. The day after her field trip she brought home this adorable little turkey that we will use as a centerpiece on Thanksgiving.

It’s super easy and you probably have everything you need to make it on hand.

What you’ll need:

Pumpkin
Construction Paper (assorted colors Brown, Orange, Yellow, Red)
Googly eyes
Scissors
Glue Stick
Hot Glue/Gun

What You’ll do:

Trace out the shape of feathers in assorted colors and have your child cut them out
Cut out a Brown Circle for his head
Cut out an Orange Triangle for his nose
Cut out (you’ll have to free hand it) a wattle

Glue the pieces in place on the Brown Circle and add your eyes (you could draw these on construction paper if you don’t have googly eyes on hand.)

Glue your feathers together and then hot glue onto your pumpkin – That’s it… A perfect turkey pumpkin centerpiece for your Thanksgiving festivities..

Giveaway: The Market SNEAK PEEK tickets!

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The Market has become known as THE place to knock out some holiday gift shopping, as well as picking up a few things for yourself. The lovely ladies at the Junior League of Birmingham have given us 2 sets of 2 tickets to the Sneak Peek Party, valued at $36 per ticket!

Every ticket purchased promotes the JLB’s mission to support the community by improving the lives of women and children.  Over 50 women have been working tirelessly to make this an event you won’t want to miss.  Feel great about the gifts you share this holiday season knowing that a portion of that gift is making a difference in the life of someone in the Birmingham community.  The JLB thanks you and we look forward to seeing you at The Market!

To enter:
1. Head to Junior League of Birmingham’s Facebook page and post a “Thank You” note for hosting the Market. (1 entry)
2. Comment here and tell us who you’ll share your extra ticket with. (1 entry)

The winner will be drawn Tuesday at Noon.

Lice: Truths and Myths

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Raise your hand if your child has brought home a note (or 2 or 3) already this year giving you the unwelcoming news that someone in the class has head lice…..

So far our classes have been fortunate, but after talking to many of our Mommy Friends we learned that we are in the minority, for now.

Because we have been around kids that have been exposed to lice, I’ve been a little over zealous and incredibly diligent in my effort to create what I hope is a very hostile environment for those pesky little bugs. In all of the research I have done I have found that the things I thought I knew about lice weren’t true, so I thought I would share with you the Truths and Myths of Lice: Drumroll please….

1. Dirty Hair attracts lice: Myth! Having head lice is not a sign of uncleanliness or poor hygiene. The pesky little bugs can be a problem for kids of all ages and socioeconomic levels, no matter how often they do — or don’t — clean their hair or bathe.

2. Lice can jump: Myth! They cannot jump OR Fly, these tiny parasites have specially adapted claws that allow them to crawl and cling firmly to hair. They spread mainly through head-to-head contact, but sharing clothing, bed linens, combs, brushes, and hats can also help pass them along.

3. Lice can only live on human scalps: True! Good news for little Fido! Pets cannot catch head lice and pass them on to people or vice versa.

4. Head lice are the second most common condition among children: True! Second only to the common cold.

5. Head Lice travel on carseats: Myth! Head lice never choose to leave the head to travel to an inanimate object to wait for a new host. The only means of transmission is direct head to head contact.

6. Lice do not like heads with short hair: True! They are very sensitive to temperature, humidity and light. Heads with shorter hair tend to be colder, brighter and dryer which head lice think is unattractive.

While finding a nit or louse on your child might seem like the end of the world, rest assured that it isn’t. It does however take a little bit of persistence to rid your family of the unwanted visitors. Always make sure to check all family members if someone in your family has lice, especially if they share bedding. It’s also a good idea to make sure everyone in your family has their own brush or comb. Stress the importance to your children about not sharing hats or personal items worn on their head or neck.

Most importantly emphasize to your child that although having lice can certainly be very embarrassing, anyone can get them. It’s important for kids to understand that they haven’t done anything wrong and that having lice doesn’t make them dirty.

For more information on lice and lice prevention and treatment visit webmd.

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

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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!

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