There is no shortage of things to do with kids in Birmingham, whether your looking for a fun park, a place to hike, shop or want to take in some history, we’re breaking it down with this list of more than 100 options to choose from! Some you probably know, some you might not!

100+ Things to Do with Kids in Birmingham

Where to See Animals

Birmingham Zoo
Oak Mountain Petting Zoo

Arts and Crafts

Art Play
Do it Yourself Crafts
Painting with a Twist
Pinspiration

Birmingham Landmarks

Alabama Theatre – The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years, with the exception of the annual Miss Alabama pageant and the weekly Mickey Mouse Club. The new Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts hosts many live events, as well as films, a Childrens Summer Film Series and the annual showing of Polar Express

Murals – Birmingham has become a hot spot for some really cool murals, spend a day tracking them down and see how many you can see. Follow Murals of Birmingham on Facebook for a list

Rickwood Field – America’s oldest baseball park

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 just a statue—Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham’s story. Make sure to ask for the Scavenger Hunt – the kids will love exploring the grounds to complete the list.

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark – the only industrial museum in the country that gives visitors the chance to walk around and explore a 20th century blast furnace site.

Kid Friendly Breweries

Back Forty
Monday Night Brewing
Ferus Artisan Ales
Brocks Gap Brewing
Ghost Train Brewing
Avondale Brewing
Oversoul Brewing

Hiking and Exploring (and camping)

Irondale Furnace Ruins Trail
Lakeshore/Jemison Trail
Moss Rock Preserve
Oak Mountain State Park (camping)
Red Mountain Park – Beautiful hiking and biking trails- a Zip Tour and Dog Park!
Rotary Trail
Ruffner Mountain
Tannehill State Park (Camping)
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve  (Check out our 5 things to know before you go!)

Indoor Activities/Play Places

Altitude Trampoline Park
Autobahn Indoor Speedway
Bowlero
Break Out Birmingham
Build A Bear Workshop – Riverchase Galleria
Carousel – Riverchase Galleria
Chuck E Cheese
Dave and Busters
Hooligans Family Fun Center
Lego Store- Riverchase Galleria
Let’s Play Birmingham – 2 locations, 280 and Hoover off 150
Oak Mountain Lanes Bowling
Pelham Ice Skating Rink
Skates 280
Sparetime Bowling – Trussville
Trussville Playstation
Urban Air, Homewood or Trussville
Vestavia Bowl

Libraries

Birmingham Public Library
Emmet O’Neal Library
Gardendale Public Library
Homewood Public Library
Hoover Public Library
North Shelby Library
Springville Road Library
Trussville Library
Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest

Movies

AMC – Vestavia, Hoover, Summit, Patton Creek, Lorna Road (AMC Classic)
AmStar Cinemas in Alabaster
Grand River Drive – In – Located at the Outlet Shops of Grand River – head out there to see a drive in movie, play mini golf and grab some dinner while watching the kiddos play on the playground while you wait for your movie time.
McWane Science Center Imax
Regal Cinemas – Trussville

Museums and Science Centers

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

Barber Motor Sports- Barber Motorsports hosts dozens of races a year and also happens to be a beautiful course. Make sure to stop by the museum and check out some vintage motorcycles.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Birmingham Museum of Art – The museum is free to the general public and includes incredible exhibits, including an outdoor sculpture garden. Check their calendar for special children’s events.

Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University

McWane Science Center – Changing lives through science and wonder. McWane Science Center combines unique assets to create unique, hands-on, science-learning experiences that parents and teachers value and kids love.

Southern Museum of Flight

Outdoor Activities

Alabama Adventure/Alabama Splash Adventure
Aldridge Gardens
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The Color Tunnel – Located on 14th street under the railroad tracks. Large network of LEDs
Float the Cahaba
Fort Red Rock Paintball Park
Gardendale Splash Pad
Jones Valley Teaching Farm
The Market at Pepper Place –  every Saturday April – December. Rain or Shine.
Statue of Liberty – Liberty Park
TopGolf
Turkey Creek

Parks

Avondale Park
Buck creek Park
Byrd Park
Cahaba Lily Park
Crestwood Park
Explore Park and Splash pad in Hoover
Homewood Park (West Homewood and Central)
Heardmont Park
Joe Tucker Park
Leeds Memorial Park
Linn Park
Overton Park
Railroad Park
Tot Lot in Mountain Brook
Veterans Parks in Hoover
Veterans Park in Alabaster
Wald Park – Vestavia

Shopping

Colonial Promenade in Alabaster
Pinnacle at Tutwiler Farm in Trussville
Riverchase Galleria
Outlet Shops of Grand River
Summit Shopping Center
Bass Pro Shop

Sports

Birmingham Barons
Birmingham Bulls Hockey
Birmingham Legion Soccer
Birmingham Squadron
UAB Sports – The men’s basketball program has a long history of success spanning several decades. In addition to basketball, UAB also has programs in men’s sports for baseball, golf, soccer, and tennis. Women’s sports programs include softball, basketball, golf, soccer, bowling, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), cross country, volleyball and sand volleyball
USFL – New to Birmingham in 2022, a professional American football minor league that began play on April 16, 2022. The inaugural 2022 season was played in its entirety in Birmingham, Alabama at Protective stadium and Legion Field.

Sweet Treats

Bruster’s Ice Cream
Cookie Dough Magic
Cookie Fix
Big Spoon Creamery
Steel City Pops- Gourmet popsicle store.  Multiple locations

Theatre

Alys Stephens Center
Birmingham Children’s Theatre
Red Mountain Theatre
Virginia Samford Theatre

We love movies and we love catching them when they’re free or discounted, here’s a round up of the ones we know of happening around Birmingham this summer.

FREE AND DISCOUNTED SUMMER MOVIES IN BIRMINGHAM

The Deal:

Amstar Cinemas – Alabaster

Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. Admission is $5.00+tax per person, price includes Movie, Kids Drink and Popcorn. All movies will start at 10am. Seating is limited, first come first served. All movies are G or PG.

Free Friday Flicks – Veterans Park Hoover

Outdoor movie series, every Friday night in June. All the movies are rated PG for parental guidance, and all are animated, except “Space Jam: A New Legacy. Each movie is scheduled to start at dusk. The sun sets between 7:53 and 8:01 p.m. during the weeks the movies are scheduled. Food trucks and Kids zone are scheduled to return this season

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City

Summer Kids Fest. Wednesday and Thursday, 10am. Admission is FREE.

Regal Cinemas Trussville

Summer Movie Express. Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10am. Admission is $2. Both Movies listed play both days.

The Movies:

Tuesday, May 31st

Amstar, Alabaster: Minions
Regal, Trussville: Penguins of Madagascar and The Lego Movie

Wednesday, June 1st

Amstar, Alabaste: Minions
Regal, Trussville: Penguins of Madagascar and The Lego Movie

Friday, June 3rd

Free Friday Flicks Veterans Park: Encanto

Tuesday, June 7th

Amstar Alabaster: American Tale
Regal, Trussville: The Lorax and The Lego Movie 2

Wednesday, June 8th

Amstar Alabaster: American Tale
Regal, Trussville: The Lorax and The Lego Movie 2

Friday, June 10th

Free Friday Flicks Veterans Park: Raya and the Last Dragon

Tuesday, June 14th

Amstar Alabaster: Despicable Me
Regal, Trussville: Abominable and The Lego Batman Movie

Wednesday, June 15th

Amstar Alabaster: Despicable Me
Regal, Trussville: Abominable and The Lego Batman Movie
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Sonic The Hedgehog

Thursday, June 16th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Sonic The Hedgehog

Friday June 17th

Free Friday Flicks Veterans Park: Space Jam, A New Legacy

Tuesday, June 21st

Amstar Alabaster: Curious George
Regal Trussville: Despicable Me and Pokemon Detective Pikachu

Wednesday, June 22nd

Amstar Alabaster: Curious George
Regal Trussville: Despicable Me and Pokemon Detective Pikachu
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Clifford the Big Red Dog

Thursday, June 23rd

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Clifford the Big Red Dog

Friday, June 24th

Free Friday Flicks Veterans Park: Luca

Tuesday, June 28th

Amstar Alabaster: Secret Life of Pets
Regal Trussville: Despicable Me 2 and Space Jam

Wednesday, June 29th

Amstar Alabaster: Secret Life of Pets
Regal Trussville: Despicable Me 2 and Space Jam
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Paw Patrol the Movie

Thursday, June 30th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Paw Patrol the Movie

Tuesday, July 5th

Amstar Alabaster: Sing 2
Regal Trussville: Sing and Puss in Boots

Wednesday, July 6th

Amstar Alabaster: Sing 2
Regal Trussville: Sing and Puss in Boots
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

Thursday, July 7th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

Tuesday, July 12th

Amstar Alabaster: Land Before Time
Regal Trussville: Sing 2 and Space Jam a New Legacy

Wednesday, July 13th

Amstar Alabaster: Land Before Time
Regal Trussville: Sing 2 and Space Jam a New Legacy
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: The Lego Movie

Thursday, July 14th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: The Lego Movie

Tuesday, July 19th 

Amstar Alabaster: The Lorax
Regal Trussville: Despicable Me 3 and Tom and Jerry

Wednesday, July 20th

Amstar Alabaster: The Lorax
Regal Trussville: Despicable Me 3 and Tom and Jerry
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Scoob!

Thursday, July 21st

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Scoob!

Tuesday, July 26th

Amstar Alabaster: The Tale of Despereaux
Regal Trussville: Minions and Trolls World Tour

Wednesday, July 27th

Amstar Alabaster: The Tale of Despereaux
Regal Trussville: Minions and Trolls World Tour
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Tom and Jerry

Thursday, July 28th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Tom and Jerry

Tuesday, August 2nd

Amstar Alabaster: Despicable Me 3
Regal Trussville: The Croods New Age and Boss Baby Family Business

Wednesday, August 3rd

Amstar Alabaster: Despicable Me 3
Regal Trussville: The Croods New Age and Boss Baby Family Business
Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Space Jam 2

Thursday, August 4th

Premiere Cinemas, Tannehill and Pell City: Space Jam 2

**Please note: times and movies are subject to change without notice to BirminghamMommy.com, it’s always best to double check with the theater or the theater website to confirm. Outdoor movies are subject to cancelation due to weather, make sure to check social media/event pages before you go.

The McWane Science Center Summer Family Pass is Back!

If you’re looking for an exciting way to spend your summer… Look no further! Summer Family Passes will be available May 26th through September 4th at McWane Science Center.

Enjoy Your Summer Science Adventure with a Summer Family Pass for only $80.

Summer Pass Perks Include:
Unlimited admission for 2 named adults and up to six kids under the age of 18
Free parking in McWane Science Center’s parking deck when available
ASTC Passport Program—Free or discounted admission to over 300 science centers worldwide
*Summer Passes Expire Sept. 4*
Available for purchase at ticketing counter or online

School is out, the gym is in!

Teens 14-19 can work out for free all summer with Planet Fitness through August 31. You read that right! Sign up today to get started.

HOW IT WORKS
Signing up for your free High School Summer Pass™ membership is as easy as 1,2,3
(no actual math required).

STEP 1
Sign up today for your free High School Summer Pass™ membership. Start getting pumped—and warmed up.

STEP 2
Once you’ve signed up, download the Planet Fitness App to get your Summer Pass digital key tag.

STEP 3
Pack your gym bag and check out your home club. Get ready for a Fitacular summer!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

No parents allowed! Just kidding. Sort of. Although parents are welcome at PF any time, High School Summer Pass™ is just for teens 14 – 19. Under 18? Sign up with a parent/guardian (online or in-club) from May 16 – August 31.

To register or for more info check out their website

Cool down this summer with these 7 splash pads you can find around Birmingham!

City of Clay Splash Pad
Behind the ballpark off of Old Springville Road
Monday – Saturdays 10am – 6pm and Sundays 1pm – 6pm
*couldn’t confirm opening day for 2022, opened Memorial Day Weekend 2021

Explore Splash Pad in Hoover
1060 RV Trace, Hoover, AL 35244
Open Tuesday – Sunday 9am – 7pm
OPEN NOW FOR THE SEASON

Gardendale Splash Pad
2191 Fieldstown Road
Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – Dusk
May 1st – Sept 30th

Leeds Splash Pad
804 Park Drive
Hours Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday: Closed for maintenance (unless it falls on a holiday such as Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Opens May 28th

Moody Splash Pad
100 Civic Center Drive
Open Tuesday – Sunday 9am – 6pm
Opens May 31st

Sicard Hollow Splash Pad
4851 Sicard Hollow Road
Open daily 9am – sunset
Open now for the season

Springville Splash Pad
75 Old Talledega Road
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am –  6pm and Sunday 1pm – 5pm
Opens for the season May 20th

$2 Per Person
3 and under free
Season Pass Purchase available through your account
Groups of 15+ Must Reserve a Pavilion