Giveaway: Snow White at the Alabama Theater

Posted on Monday, October 25, 2010 by Angie

* Giveaway Now Closed

Enjoy a special hour-long matinee created just for children and their families! This ballet tells the story of Snow White and the seven dwarfs in a format that’s perfect for young audiences. During the October performance, children are encouraged to come in their favorite Halloween costume and enter our costume contest. There will be Halloween treats and Snow White will be in the lobby after the show for a special meet-and-greet time along with a photographer to capture those sweet faces.

A percentage of all Snow White ticket sales will benefit Children’s Harbor.

We are so happy to have 5 pairs of tickets to giveaway to this Sunday Matinee at the beautiful Alabama Theater! Saturday October 30th, 2:30pm

Here’s how to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post (1 per day)

2. Follow @ALTheater on twitter – Come back and leave a comment here letting us know you followed (1 per person)

3. Tweet “@BirminghamMommy has tickets up for grabs to see Snow White – Go Enter!” (Come back and leave a comment letting us know you tweeted.) (1 person)

The giveaway will end at Midnight on Wednesday, October 27th. Winners will be announced via email and tickets will be left at Will Call at the Alabama Theater box office.

Birmingham Events Calendar – October 24th – 30th

Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2010 by Angie

Take your pick of Halloween Happenings and activities around town! There are tons of things to do this week that will help you get some extra use out of that Halloween Costume. Trick or Treat alternatives, and a day full of fun for your pets! For a complete list of our Fall Festivals and Happenings check out that post here.

Be sure to check this page often throughout the week as it’s constantly updated! We hope you have a fantastic week!

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

Sunday October 24th

Mad Science Presents Star Trek Live – Alys Stephens Center
Get ready to embark on an out-of-this-world, interactive adventure based on the most popular science fiction franchise of all time. STAR TREK LIVE is a thrilling journey that combines cutting-edge special effects, unmatched audience interaction, and space-age science to create an exhilarating and unforgettable theatrical experience for all ages! Experience danger as Earth comes under attack from alien forces. Suddenly, the fate of the Federation and human civilization is in your hands! It will require knowledge, ingenuity, logic, and an exploration of science to discover what is happening and how to set things right before it’s too late. Boldly go where no one has gone before!
3PM – Adults: $37 · Kids: $17 · tickets

Fall Festival Sloss Furnace
Come celebrate this spooky time of year at Sloss! No fright, just guaranteed fun! Wear your costumes!!
Pumpkin Carving, Games For The Kids, The Ghost of Sloss Furnaces book will be read by our very own Sloss Witch at 2:30pm, Free Snacks and a Spooky Sloss Scavenger Hunt. Let them know if you are coming! RSVP to info@slossfurnaces.com
Free to all Sloss Furnaces Foundation Members and Future Furnace Keeper Kids Club Members! (please bring proof of membership the day of event)
Admission for non-members is $3 each. Walk Up sales only. All Children Under Age 5 are FREE!
1pm-4pm

Pumpkin Patch Express – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
The entire family will enjoy an autumn train ride aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express! The excursion lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours, including our time at the Pumpkin Patch. At the Pumpkin Patch, riders will de-board to enjoy a hayride, jumpstation, coloring, and temporary tattoos (all activities are included in the price of your ticket!) Bring your camera to take photos in front of the giant pumpkin! Snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase. Pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch for an additional fee.

Boo at the Zoo
Wear your favorite costume and make your way through safe candy villages and game zones. Ride the Jurassic Express, Creepy Crawly Carousel and the Hallowed Hay Ride. Enjoy live entertainment each night and see an animal up close. Don’t forget to walk through the Alien Reptile Experience. Ghoul Skool is a time honored tradition at Boo At the Zoo. The classes are about ten minutes long and little goblins are taught how to howl like a wolf, rattle chains like a ghost, walk like a monster, cackle like a witch, and much more to graduate! Classes are taught by our Ghoul Skool Mistress!
Tickets $8

*Animal exhibits will be closed for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on each day of Boo at the Zoo.

Scholastic Chess Club at Books-A-Million Brookwood Village
In our upstairs Kids Nook. Beginners are welcome, lessons
available, K-12, other mind sport activities are available such as
checkers and GO. Free to attend!
2PM – 5PM

Barts Spooktacular Party – Birmingham Museum of Art
Bart the Art Bat invites everyone to his spooktacular party! Get in hauntingly happy spirits just before Halloween — Bart’s favorite holiday! Come dressed as your favorite objet d’art to scare away the goblins, go on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and rack up on goodies, listen to some spooky stories that’ll make your teeth chatter, and craft a pumpkin to scare away those pesky black cats! Be ready for a BOO-liciously spooky time!
FREE! 11am-3pm

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Monday October 25th

Monday Movie – Homewood Library
Join us for a fun flick and a tasty treat!
3:30pm

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Tuesday October 26th

Halloween Hoopla – Hoover Library
Come celebrate Halloween in your best costume! We will have games, prizes and snacks throughout the Kid Zone and a special screening of Hocus Pocus on the Plaza.
6:30 pm

Spooktacular Movie Night – Emmet O’ Neal
Pumpkin Decorating and Movie on the lawn.
Pick a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch to decorate with your family while you watch
“It‛s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” outside on the big screen.
All Ages – 6pm

Barnes and Noble – Summit – Terrific Tuesday Storytime
Please join us as we read A Good Day by Kevin Henkes. What makes a bad day turn into a good day for three animals such as the yellow bird, the white dog and the red fox?
11:00am

Education Celebration – Barnes and Noble Summit
Join us for a fun-filled hour of hands-on learning featuring our brand-new Barnes & Noble @ School section with educational toys and games.
11:30am

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Wednesday October 27th

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 October 28th

Costume Capers – Alabaster Library
Children may come in costume to enjoy Halloween treats and the wonder of comic magician Russell Davis. The fun, surprises, and refreshments begin at 4:15 p.m. in the mobile unit. Children 6 years old and younger must be with an adult.

Fall Festival – Homewood Community Center
Our long time fall event provides a variety of games, goodies, a concession stand, inflatables and a costume contest that begins at 7pm.
6pm – 9pm

Family Pumpkin Carving – Homewood Library
Join us for the second annual Pumpkin Carving Night. You may bring your own pumpkin or buy one from us for $4.00. All children must have an adult partner. Call 332-6619 to register or for more information.
6pm – 7:15pm

Railroad Park Sunset Cinema
Scream 7:00pm – 9:00pm

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Friday October 29th

Trick or Treat – Emmet O’Neal
Wear your costume and visit all the departments of the library.

*Animal exhibits will be closed for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on each day of Boo at the Zoo.

Wild about Books Story Time – Birmingham Zoo
Come join us for story and craft time with Books-A-Million at the Birmingham Zoo! Every Friday through summer on Grandma’s Front Porch in the Children’s Zoo area
10:00am

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Saturday October 30th

Trick or Treat – Emmet O’Neal
Wear your costume and visit all the departments of the library.

Trick or Treat Hoover Library
Trick or treat throughout the library.
2pm-6pm

Flying Things Party – Southern Museum of Flight
Flying Things Party with Ghost Stories & Mystery Scavenger Hunt at SMF. Kids come dressed as your favorite Flying Thing, go on a Flying Things scavenger hunt, hear a Flying Thing ghost story and get Flying Thing cookies and juice.
10am-12pm

Lowes Build and Grow
Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build this awesome Flapping Bat! This kit comes with Glow in the Dark stickers!
10am

Pet A Palooza – Veterans Park Hoover
All kinds of fun for Pets and their Humans!
9am – 2pm

*Animal exhibits will be closed for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on each day of Boo at the Zoo.

Barts Art Cart – Birmingham Museum of Art
A new, fun, and free drop-in art program for kids and families. Visit Bart’s Art Cart in the main lobby to explore great art and create some of your own with the help of our Teen Volunteers. Each month will highlight a different gallery and feature a new art activity. Learn how to look at art with your child. Stop by and make art with Bart!
11am – 1pm

Helena Market Days/Farmers Market – Helena Amphitheater
8:00am – 12:00pm

Harvest and Holiday Market at Pepper Place
Autumn in Alabama means fresh-grown apples, pumpkins and squash for your fall meals. November markets will also bring hand-made gifts just in time for the Holiday Season!
7:00am – Noon

Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble Summit
Come dressed in your Halloween costume to hear the story The Halloween Kid by Rhode Montijo. Hear how the Halloween Kid can wrangle all manners of Halloween Hoodlums to keep the night safe for trick-or-treaters.
2:00pm

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Sunday October 31st

Trick or Treat – Emmet O’Neal
Wear your costume and visit all the departments of the library.

*Animal exhibits will be closed for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on each day of Boo at the Zoo.

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Open Daily

McWane Science Center

Itty Bitty Magic City – NOTE: ITTY BITTY IS AN ITTY BIT SMALLER THIS SUMMER!
The Itty Bitty Magic City will be on display this summer in addition to The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head exhibit. The Itty Bitty City is a little bit smaller than usual, but favorite areas including the grocery store, Tot Spot area, crane, and factory are still in the city. The Itty Bitty Golf Course and a few other items were removed temporarily to make room for the new exhibit “The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head” that is also designed for an early childhood audience and they will return in the Fall.

NatureScope – Explore the great outdoors from inside the museum. McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Audubon Society are partnering to create a new exhibit called NatureScope. Explore the science of the birds and the bugs in this new area! Get up close and personal with some resident creepy crawlies! Learn what role insects play in our ecosystem with the decomposition chamber. Meet large bugs including emperor scorpions, a tarantula, and even a giant African millipede!

Animalopolis at the IMAX – ANIMALOPOLIS will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit “Seussian” perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their parents.

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

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!

Busy Mommy Bonding: Fall

Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2010 by Angie

You may have seen these cute little banners selling for a pretty penny on sites like Etsy, bet you didn’t know how easy they are to do yourself… Here’s the lowdown.

What you need:

Assorted Craft Papers (Fall or Halloween Themed)
Scissors
Hole Punch
Index Cards
Stencil (unless you feel confidant in free handing your letters)
Glue
Ribbon

We made our banner say Happy Halloween with one blank triangle to separate the words. Cut the correct amount of triangles out of your assorted papers. Cut out your letters. We glued an index card to each triangle and glued the letter on top of the index card to break up the patterns on the craft papers. Once your triangles and letters are dry, hole punch each corner at the top of the triangle and run your ribbon through and your done. Nothing left to do but find a great place for your festive new banner!

Yummy Eats: Crockpot Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese

Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 by Angie

We found this recipe a few years ago and shared it with our friends. The feedback was incredible! It’s so very simple and makes great leftovers as well. If you have a super easy yet super yummy recipe, send it over to contact@birminghammommy.com and we’ll share it with our readers!

4 -5 boneless chicken breasts
1 can black beans
1 can corn
1 (15 ounce) jars salsa, any kind
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Directions–
1 Put 4-5 frozen (frozen or thawed will work) boneless chicken breasts into crock pot.
2 Add 1 can of black beans, drained, 1 jar of salsa, 1 can of corn drained.
3 Keep in crock pot on high for about 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked.
4 Add 1 package of cream cheese and let sit for about 1/2 hour.

That’s it! Then shred the chicken and wrap in warm tortillas, or put on top of rice… there are several ways to eat this.

Multiplicity – Canned Soup is better than Eating Out

Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by Angie

To say that my family likes to eat out a lot is an understatement. My husband and I would eat out most every night before we had kids. I’m not a great cook, not terrible either but it’s one of those situations where I can follow a recipe to the letter and when I’m salting the dish the top of the salt shaker will fall off and transform the once edible dish into something so sodium filled it would take months of water pills to get the weight off if you ate it. It’s not always my fault is what I’m saying. (That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.)

Eating out used to be easy, effortless and nice.

Now? Not so much. Having multiples in a restaurant is a challenge. When they’re itty bittys you have to decide, stroller or break your arms carrying both carseats in. Do you want to block the whole restaurant with your double stroller, will it even fit? Or do you want 2 (or more) upside down, makeshift wobbly highchairs to worry about? Knowing that everytime someone even remotely touches that contraption it could send your most prized possession tumbling to the ground like Humpty Dumpty falling off a wall.

Fast forward past the highchair stage (there just isn’t enough space to even start talking about that) to about age 2 1/2 when they exercise their right to not want to sit in a highchair anymore. You immediately are forced to cram a family of 5 (or more) into a booth so that the escape artists are somewhat contained. Only to have them stare intently, flirt and make “sweet eyes” at the booth directly behind you. You are obligated to apologize profusely to the nice kid-less couple behind you who lie when they say “Oh No, it’s ok.” You tell your offspring to sit down a hundred times when all you really care about is that they aren’t pulling hair and throwing food over the booth… Count your blessings other diners, it could be worse.

They stand up in the booth, they empty the sugar packets, if they’re on the Mommy side, they want Daddy and vice versa. They figure out that if they can’t go over the table maybe they can covertly slide under and play a disappearing act, ending up on the side they think they want, only to realize the grass isn’t always greener and at least the Mommy side has candy. All the while you are pleading desperately for the food to hurry because the cheese dip ran out and you know just like sands through the hour glass, your time is about to run out too. Check. Please.

The point of this is to say, I have yet to figure out a graceful way to eat out with my children. Sitting at home on a Saturday night eating soup from a can is usually more appealing.

Do you eat out with your multiples in tow? How do you make it more enjoyable than canned soup?

52 New Things – Week 41

Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by Angie

Angie –

I bought Jeggings *gasp* I’m still fairly new to this whole leggings thing but wanted something easier to wear with my boots this fall. I have to say, they are cute on and incredibly comfy, although the area from waist to crotch should never see the light of day. Those seams aren’t figure flattering..

Trish –

My new thing this week is a booster seat. Not for me, but for my son. I’m not a fan of moving up to the seat unless you just have to. But he has been so independent and so very “grown-up” lately. And he asked the pediatrician if he could have one, and the doctor said “You’re 5 years old, of course you can!” So we were pretty much left with a boy who wanted one. We made a compromise, he can sit in the booster seat only on the way to school in the mornings. We never get on a highway, we cross it into the parking lot. So I guess I caved a little bit, but I’m thinking it was a decent compromise that didn’t compromise safety!

For more New Things or if you’d like to participate in 52 new things along with BirminghamMommy and many others – please join in by posting your new thing to your blog, facebook or on twitter (use #52newthings) – Also, you can head over to www.willblogforshoes.com to link up every Thursday!

Giveaway: Disney Princess Wishes Part 2

Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 by Angie

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!!!

Congratulations to our winner – Susan. (Susie867) We’ve sent you an email, please reply as soon as possible! Thanks to everyone for leaving a comment and referring us to your friends! We have another fun giveaway coming up on Monday… Another Prince another Princess… Stay Tuned!

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Surprise Surprise! We have a second set of tickets to giveaway for this magical show!!

Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes. Tinker Bell represents the magic of Disney as she whisks you through a collection of enchanting and beloved Disney stories. Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves. See Snow White find her one true love. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine. And, watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Mulan all come true. Be sure to see this magical show where believing is just the beginning!

Prior to each performance, families are treated to the Disney Princess Pre-Show, complimentary with ticket purchase. A live Disney Princess presides over a fairy tale collection of gowns and treasures from the Disney Princess stories.

Sounds like something any Princess would love to see right? Well we have a family four pack of tickets to giveaway – Here’s how to enter:

1. Answer this question in comments: If you could turn a frog into a Prince which Prince would he be? (One Entry Per Day)

2. Tweet this: “@BirminghamMommy is giving away tickets to Disney Princess Wishes http://ow.ly/2Vb1E ” (One Entry Per Day) Come back to this post and leave a comment letting us know you tweeted.

3. Refer us to your friends, have them follow us on twitter, subscribe to us or like us on FB – Have them leave a comment here letting us know you referred them, they will get an entry and you will get an extra. (Unlimited! Send all of your friends our way! )

The drawing will end at Midnight on Wednesday October 20th. Winner will be announced on Thursday and will be contacted by email. Once we receive your information Vouchers will be sent to you from Disney good to redeem at the box office for any performance at the BJCC. Shows run Wednesday, November 3rd – Sunday, November 7th. For a list of times or to purchase tickets follow this link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/262203/1047679

BigBham Deal – Mountain Brook and Edgewood Creamery!

Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by Angie

Pay $5 for $10 of Delicious Ice Cream and Yogurt from Mountain Brook and Edgewood Creamery!

Click HERE to Purchase

In addition to serving some of the best Ice Cream in Birmingham, Mountain Brook and Edgewood Creameries have hand made ice cream cakes, pies and clown cones as well as homemade waffle cones and cups. Both stores provide 40 flavors of premium Ice Cream Club Ice Cream and Only 8 Frozen Yogurt. Only 8 yogurt has only 8 calories per ounce, no fat, no cholesterol, is all natural and has a great taste that won’t go to your waist (with only 7 grams of sugar and 7 grams of carbohydrates!)

Mountain Brook Creamery has been a neighborhood fixture for 3 generations while Edgewood Creamery is about to celebrate its 3rd birthday as one of Homewood’s favorite sweet spots. It’s a great family experience from the time you walk in the door and smell the waffle cones cooking to the time you catch your children bouncing off the walls with superman ice cream from head to toe!

The Fine Print

Promotional value expires Oct. 19, 2011
Deal voucher has no cash value
Can not be redeemed for tax
Valid at both Mtn. Brook and Edgewood locations
3 per customer limit, may purchase more as gifts
No change on unused portion

Birmingham Events Calendar October 17th – 24th

Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by Angie

Another lengthy list of things to do this week! Look carefully, we’re tweeking the dates on the calendar just a little to help make planning your week a little easier. Lots of great things going on around this city. Several of the events require registration so make sure to do that before they fill up! For a complete list of our Fall Festivals and Happenings check out that post here.

Be sure to check this page often throughout the week as it’s constantly updated! We hope you have a fantastic week!

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

Sunday October 17th

Vulcan Aftertunes
Featuring Joe Ely – This fall, enjoy cool tunes, fresh brews and sweet views. Chill out in Birmingham’s backyard and end your week with friends and family (of all ages) while listening to some of the area’s best music. Admission is charged.
Price: $10 General Admission; $5 Vulcan Members; $4 Ages 5 -12; FREE for Children 4 and under!

Pumpkin Patch Express – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
The entire family will enjoy an autumn train ride aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express! The excursion lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours, including our time at the Pumpkin Patch. At the Pumpkin Patch, riders will de-board to enjoy a hayride, jumpstation, coloring, and temporary tatoos (all activities are included in the price of your ticket!) Bring your camera to take photos in front of the giant pumpkin! Snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase. Pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch for an additional fee.

*Animal exhibits will be closed for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on each day of Boo at the Zoo.

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Monday October 18th

Holy Inappropriateness!! We couldn’t find any special events happening in the ham’ today. See below for what’s going on daily at the Birmingham Zoo, McWane Science Center or Southern Museum of Flight.

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Tuesday October 19th

Touch a Truck Tuesday – Alabaster Library
Kids of all ages are invited! The featured vehicle will be the veterinarian van of At Home Pet Care, P.C. Find out about this unique vehicle and the doctor who uses it to help animals in our community. Children 6 years old and younger must be with an adult. Meets in the librarys rear parking lot.
4:00 p.m.

Barnes and Noble – Summit – Terrific Tuesday Storytime
Please join us as we read Olivia Acts Out. The sassy little pig returns again with Olivia only getting the part of Cow Number 2 in the school play. It’s up to Olivia to make the most of her part!
11:00am

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Wednesday October 20th

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Thursday October 21st

Railroad Park Sunset Cinema
Clue 7:00pm – 9:00pm

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Friday October 22nd

*Animal exhibits will be closed for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on each day of Boo at the Zoo.

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Saturday October 23rd

Family Autism Night – McWane Science Center
“Spooktacular Science Night” On this special night, for families with children with Autism and their siblings, guests will enjoy sensory friendly science activities like making slime that are designed for all ages across the spectrum. Ticket includes dinner, museum and all activities.
Reservations are required. Please call (205) 714-8414.
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tickets: $10 Non-Members, $5 Members

Pumpkin Painting Contest – Hoover Library
Turn a pumpkin into a work of art (NO CARVING, PLEASE) and display it at the library! Each entry will receive a prize and a medal and will be entered into a grand prize drawing. Drawing at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 29.
October 16-28, 2010

Fiesta – Regions Park Hoover
Fiesta is Alabama’s premiere celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage that educates the public through the best of art, music, food and dance.
Admission to Fiesta is $5 per person and is free to children 12 and under
12:00pm – 7:00pm

Art in Avondale Park
Fun family event in historic Avondale Park. Beautiful set-up for artists to surround the lake. Art activities for children of all ages. Face painters, award winning clowns, pony rides and much more.
10am – 4pm

Gourd Painting – Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Instead of carving pumpkins this season, how about making a Jack-O-Lantern out of a gourd? No need to throw them out after Halloween, gourd Jack-O-Lanterns last indefinitely! Reservations required. All ages welcome.
$7 ($5 members)
2pm

Pumpkin Patch Express – Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
The entire family will enjoy an autumn train ride aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express! The excursion lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours, including our time at the Pumpkin Patch. At the Pumpkin Patch, riders will de-board to enjoy a hayride, jumpstation, coloring, and temporary tatoos (all activities are included in the price of your ticket!) Bring your camera to take photos in front of the giant pumpkin! Snacks and soft drinks are available for purchase. Pick the perfect pumpkin from the patch for an additional fee.

*Animal exhibits will be closed for Boo at the Zoo. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on each day of Boo at the Zoo.

Helena Market Days/Farmers Market – Helena Amphitheater
8:00am – 12:00pm

Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble Summit
Robert Scotton’s Scaredy-Cat, Splat! is determined to be the scariest cat in class. Unfortunately, he is just too much of a scaredy-cat.
2:00pm

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