The countdown to summer is on! Birmingham has a wide selection of camps to choose from no matter what your child is interested in, whether it’s sports, art, dancing or even nature, we’ve got you covered!

Acting Out Academy:

2531 Rocky Ridge Road, Suite 125 | Birmingham | www.actingoutacademy.com
June 13th – June 17th

The summer’s biggest and best on-camera training program is going to be bigger than ever!
Acting Out Academy set out three years ago to create a camp to give kid actors the best and most well rounded on- camera TRAINING for kids to WORK in film and TV and introduce them to top regional and national agents.

Alabama Ballet:

2726 First Ave South | Birmingham | 205.322.4300 | www.alabamaballet.org

Junior Camp:
Students will take age appropriate ballet classes, learn modern dance and jazz technique, and take character and/or theatre dance classes. All students will study dance history and prepare for an end of the session performance. Family and friends are invited to join us for this performance.

July 18th – 29th.  Ages 8-12  $285 weekly / $475 2 weeks

Tutus and Tiaras:
Does your little one dance around the house pretending to be Cinderella or the Sugarplum Fairy? Is “Barbie Swan Lake” in heavy rotation on your DVD player? Then Tutus & Tiaras is for you! For one week, four hours a day, children ages 4- 7 will take age appropriate ballet and tap classes, create ballet-oriented crafts and learn how ballet dancers tell stories with pantomime. During these four hours, the children will also have a story time where they can learn the story of ballets such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Sleeping Beauty and other classical ballets.
Session 1 | July 18th – 22nd
Session 2 | July 25th – 29th
$250 weekly

Aldridge Gardens:

3530 Lorna Road | Hoover | 205.682.8019 | aldridgegardens.com
June 6th– June 27th | 5k – 5th Grade

June will be a full month long of excitement, entertainment and, of course, education at Aldridge Gardens. Whether your little campers like American Girls, art, music, cooking or building and engineering We have something they’re sure to enjoy!

Birmingham Academy of Dance:

Hwy 280 | Trussville | https://www.badance280.com/

Over 200 summer class options for ages 2-19! Inverness and Trussville locations.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens:

2612 Lane Park Road | Birmingham | 205.414.3950 | bbgardens.org
Multiple camp options offered from May 31st– July  | Ages 4 – 6th Grade

Programs are designed to actively promote your child’s natural sense of creativity and discovery with fun learning experiences in the unmatched setting at Birmingham Botanical Gardens!

Birmingham Children’s Theatre:

2130 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N | Birmingham | 205.458.8181 | www.bct123.org
Camp Dates: June and July | Ages 4 – 18

One of the nation’s oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, Birmingham Children’s Theatre produces high-quality, professional theatrical entertainment and curriculum-relevant arts education experiences for children and families.

Birmingham Fencing Club:

1581 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109 | Birmingham | 205.823.4448 | https://www.fencingclub.org/
Camps run May 30th – July 29th | Ages 6-12

Summer Camps introduce students to the basics of fencing. You have lots of choices, selecting activities for your children, and we offer a unique opportunity. The sport of fencing is gaining popularity.

Birmingham School of Music:

800 Old Towne Road | Birmingham | 205.969.8763 | birminghamschoolofmusic.com
Camp Dates: June & July dates available | Classes available for ages 5 and up

Summer Beginner Music Camp is a great way for students age 5 to 8 to try different instruments. Students will be introduction to a different instrument each day. This camp is limited to 10 participants.

Birmingham Zoo:

2630 Cahaba Road | Birmingham | 205.879. 0409| https://www.birminghamzoo.com/education/zoocamps/
Ages Kindergarten up to grade 12

Zoo Camps at the Birmingham Zoo are educational and encourage active learning through games, age-appropriate, hands-on science, animal encounters, and nature play! Rich in STEM-based explorations, these camps engage the natural curiosity of a child and allow ample opportunity to practice critical emerging science skills. Learning has never been so WILD!

Camp Fliptastic at Head Over Heels Gymnastics:

500 Caldwell Mill Trace | Birmingham | 205.981.2720 | www.headoverheelsgyms.com
Multiple camps running June 7th – July 29th | Ages 3- 14

Daily Themes, fantastic staff, creative crafts, circus arts and plenty of gymnastics

Camp McWane:

200 19th St N | Birmingham | 205. 714-8300 |https://www.mcwane.org
Camps Dates: June 6 – August 5th

McWane Science Center offers 8 weeks of summer fun and learning!

Bring your curiosity and sense of wonder for hands-on, minds-on, science and fun this summer! Summer camps offer further inquiry into science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) topics for children 4 to 13 years old. Campers can learn about the deep oceans, journey into outer space, build robots or spend time with our McWane animals. Join us for these and many more engaging camp themes.

Camp VST at Virginia Samford Theatre:

1116 26th Street S | Birmingham | 205.251.1228 | virginiasamfordtheatre.org/vststars/camp-vst
Camp dates: June 6-10th | June 13th – 17th | June 20th -24th  | Ages 7-18

Summer theatre intensive designed to give children the opportunity to explore all aspects of working in live theatre. Acting, singing, dancing, stage makeup, improv, stage-combat and more.

The Dance Foundation:

1715 27th Court South | Homewood | 205.870.0073 | www.thedancefoundation.org
Camp Dates: June 1st through August 1st

REGISTER NOW!  for our summer camps and weekly classes!  All camps are led by caring, enthusiastic professional staff and are held in our Community Arts Center in Downtown Homewood.  An early drop-off option is available for full-day camps.  All campers should bring a lunch each day.  Snacks will be provided twice daily.  Full-day camps will culminate with a brief sharing for family and friends.  Full-day campers receive a T-shirt.

Fresh Air Family:

Gross Out Camps | Various Locations around Birmingham | www.freshairfamily.org/gross-out-camp
June and July

Hands-on field biology along with science experiments. Outdoor lessons in nature. Learning so much fun, they will never know it! Live animal shows, exploring in creek beds, exploring the woods, under rocks and digging for decomposers, and Roly Poly races.

Highlands School Summer Camp:

4901 Old Leeds Road | Birmingham | 205.956.9731 | www.highlandsschool.org
June 6th – July 29th (no camp June 20th or 4th of July week) | Ages 4k – 8th grade

Art, sports, science and more.

High Point Climbing and Fitness:

4766 Hwy 280 | Birmingham | 205.981.9190 | https://www.highpointclimbing.com/camps/summer-camps-2

High Point camps teach kids 5-14 years old about rock climbing. Our enthusiastic instructors will teach climbing skills and equipment usage, and facilitate warm-up and team building games to keep your young athlete engaged, moving, and having fun!

Hoover Met Complex Summer Sports Camps:

100 Ben Chapman Dr | Hoover | 205.739.7364 | www.hoovermetcomplex.com

Build the foundation for physical skills and teamwork with sports including, basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball

LJCC:

3960 Montclair Rd | Birmingham | 205.879.0411 | bhamjcc.org/summer-camp-2/

Camp LJCC program is open to children entering kindergarten through 8th grade and includes everything from outdoor activities to singing and dancing, so your child is sure to have a good time. Day camps are offered each week along with sports and specialty camp options to fit any interests. For your convenience, camp weeks are a la carte, so you can sign up for one, two, or the entire summer!

Mason Music:

Bluff Park | Cahaba Heights | Greystone | Mountain Brook | masonmusicstudios.com

Guitar, Piano, voice drum and violin lessons for all ages.

Samford University: Academy of the Arts:

1939 South Lakeshore Dr | Birmingham | 205.726.2739 | www.samford.edu/go/aota
Multiple camp dates available: June 13th – July 29th

Art and music camps available.

Samford University: Bulldog Soccer Camps:

1939 South Lakeshore Drive | Birmingham | www.bulldogsoccercamp.com/day-camps.aspx
Camp dates: May 14th -15th | June 13th – 16th | June 20th – 23rd | July 23rd-24th

Designed to develop young players technical skills through a series of fun yet challenging activities.

The Music Room:

8028 Parkway Drive | Leeds | https://www.themusicroomleeds.com/
Ages 7+ | July 18th – 22nd

Ease the summer blues with a fun and enriching week filled with music exploration! Five day camp program is designed to offer your child the opportunity to explore different instruments, have an introduction to aspects of music theory, learn to play music in a group, and to participate in music-themed games and craft activities.

YMCA Summer Camps:

Rising 1st – 8th Grade | https://www.ymcabham.org/summer-day-camp

There is no place like Y Day Camp. A home away from home where your children laugh, learn, explore and grow in the outdoors while creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Kids discover not just the wonders of day camp but the joy of exploring their unique traits, talents and interests and the power of sharing their strengths and skills to benefit the group.  That’s why more than 1900 kids in the Birmingham area attend the Y’s summer day camps – to belong, achieve and build relationships.

Wondering about sending your kid to camp? Here are 5 good reasons you should!

April is national volunteer month! Here are some great options in Birmingham that can help you get more involved in volunteering and giving back to our community!

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society:

Helping out animals in need is a great way to get involved in the community. The humane society has general, youth, group, court-ordered, and home volunteering. They have many opportunities for all ages including teenagers. They have a Humane Teen Club that helps get kids and teens a chance to get some volunteer time. If you enjoy caring for furry friends, then this volunteering option might just be for you!

FeedBHM (Food Rescue Program):

Food insecurity is not only a problem we face in Birmingham but everywhere around the world. FeedBHM is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger by rescuing food from local restaurants, grocers, and cafes and ending food waste. FeedBHM has many volunteer opportunities such as food box delivery drivers, making meals for families in crisis, food distribution, and more. In 1 hour, you can help fight food insecurity in Birmingham.

Fire Houses Shelter:
FireHouse Shelter is one of the many homeless shelters open to volunteering in Birmingham. The Firehouse Shelter now operates 6 facilities ranging from transitional housing, a Safe Haven for men with serious mental illnesses, and permanent supportive housing, to affordable low-income permanent housing in various neighborhoods throughout the Birmingham metro area. Jobs for volunteers would include cleaning, transportation drivers, cooking and serving meals, and kitchen help.

Mcwane Science Center:

The Mcwane Center has many volunteer opportunities for not only adults but teens as well. They offer a variety of rewarding volunteer experiences such as acting as models and mentors guiding young campers in STEM-related activities, presenting hands-on science activities for public audiences, and experiencing public speaking, customer service, and leadership.

If you haven’t signed up for a Summer Camp yet, it’s not too late to get in on some of these great options offered by Red Mountain Theatre Company!

RMTC classes are specifically tailored for all skill levels and welcome to all interested students ages 4 and up. Classes inspire an interest in the arts while teaching students performance skills (acting, dancing, singing) and life skills (creativity, collaboration, and confidence). The class curriculum aligns with developmentally appropriate practice and includes storybook drama, theme-based drama, technique classes, and advanced training.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR RMTC SUMMER CAMPS

BLAST CAMP: PENNY LANE
Next session: July 4th to 8th, 2022
$300More Info
Ages 9-14

Blast Camps are fun, week-long camps in which students experience musical theatre performance. They build confidence by rehearsing a short script written specifically for RMT, and they perform at the end of the week in front of a supportive community of family and friends. In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work.

This Week’s Script is Penny Lane.  Jude has to move to a brand new town with the oddest name – Penny Lane – and he is totally NOT into it.  When his parents force him to meet some of the towns interesting characters (a Barber, a Banker, a Fireman, and a Nurse), he learns that if he just gives them a chance, he can get by with a little help from his friends.  Penny Lane uses favorite Beetles hits in an original story.
Payment plan available: $30.00 deposit plus 5 payments of $54.00, paid every two weeks

MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE
Next session: July 18th to 22nd, 2022
$400More Info
Ages 10-15

Led by veteran theatre professionals, this intensive will help you take your musical theatre skills to the next level. Explore your unique storytelling craft with techniques, tips, and feedback from experts in the field. This camp is invaluable for those looking to hone their singing, acting, and dancing.
Payment plan available: $40.00 deposit plus 6 payments of $60.00, paid every two weeks

PLAY MAKING: THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD
Next session: June 6th to 10th, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. This week’s theme is The Hundred Acre Wood!
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $54.00, paid every two weeks

BLAST CAMP: THE WIZARD OF AL
Next session: August 1st to 5th, 2022
$300More Info
Ages 9-14

Blast Camps are fun, week-long camps in which students experience musical theatre performance. They build confidence by rehearsing a short script written specifically for RMT, and they perform at the end of the week in front of a supportive community of family and friends. In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work.

This Week’s Script is The Wizard of AL.  It’s The Wizard of Oz, but not as you know it.  Dotty Mae is a lonely girl who gets swept up into the mysterious land of AL.  With her new friends, she must travel to find the great Wizard who can send her home.  This southern take on a classic story includes music from the movie as well as from Wicked.
Payment plan available: $30.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $90.00, paid every four weeks
Waiting list available

PLAY MAKING: DEEP SPACE ADVENTURE
Next session: July 18th to 22nd, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. In this week’s camp, students will go on a deep space adventure!
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $54.00, paid every four weeks
Waiting list available

PLAY MAKING: DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD
Next session: July 4th to 8th, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. The theme of this camp is the popular children’s series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 2 payments of $81.00, paid every four weeks
Waiting list available

COLLEGE PREP INTENSIVE
Next session: July 25th to August 5th, 2022
$1500More Info
Intended for rising High School Seniors

This intensive is intended to be a comprehensive approach to the Musical Theatre college application process. Students will receive an in-depth overview of the audition format, including: common practices, a schedule for success, and a proposed game plan for their individualized goals. By the end of the second week, students can expect to have a coached, filmed, and edited prescreen package guaranteed to fulfill all requirements of the College Musical Theatre Common Prescreen, as well as prepared and coached material selections for in-person auditions thereafter.
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Payment plan available: $150.00 deposit plus 14 payments of $96.42, paid weekly

PLAY MAKING: DINOSAUR MANIA!
Next session: July 4th to 8th, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. The theme of this week’s camp is Dinosaur Mania!
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 2 payments of $81.00, paid every four weeks

SUMMER SPROUTS: IT’S POSSIBLE
Next session: July 18th to 22nd, 2022
$300More Info
Ages 7-8

Sprouts is a preparatory education program for young people wishing to learn performance skills.  During the week-long camp, students will learn 3-5 production numbers to be performed at the end of the week for friends and family.  In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work.  Sprouts is designed to be a pre-Performing Ensembles program, but it is not a pre-requisite to audition for the Performing Ensembles.
Payment plan available: $30.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $90.00, paid every four weeks

THEME CAMP: QUEST FOR NARNIA
Next session: July 25th to 29th, 2022
$300More Info
Ages 7-12

By cultivating original characters, students will explore what it would be like to journey through Narnia. They’ll assist beloved characters as they make their way beyond the wardrobe. Mr. Tumnus and the Beavers are recruiting a group to save the kingdom, and they need your help! Through imagination, we’ll travel beyond the pages of the books.
Payment plan available: $30.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $90.00, paid every four weeks

PLAY MAKING: DEEP SPACE ADVENTURE
Next session: July 18th to 22nd, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. In this week’s camp, students will go on a deep space adventure!
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $54.00, paid every four weeks
Waiting list available

PLAY MAKING: DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD
Next session: July 4th to 8th, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. The theme of this camp is the popular children’s series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 2 payments of $81.00, paid every four weeks
Waiting list available

PLAY MAKING: THE CAT IN THE HAT
Next session: August 1st to 5th, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. The theme of this week’s camp is The Cat In The Hat by Dr. Seuss.
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $54.00, paid every four weeks

SUMMER SPROUTS: FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
Next session: May 31st to June 3rd, 2022
$240More Info
Ages 7-8

Sprouts is a preparatory education program for young people wishing to learn performance skills.  During the week-long camp, students will learn 3-5 production numbers to be performed at the end of the week for friends and family.  In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work.  Sprouts is designed to be a pre-Performing Ensembles program, but it is not a pre-requisite to audition for the Performing Ensembles.
Payment plan available: $30.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $70.00, paid every two weeks
Waiting list available

BLAST CAMP: THE FANTASMAGORICAL MACHINE
Next session: July 18th to 22nd, 2022
$300More Info
Ages 9-14

Blast Camps are fun, week-long camps in which students experience musical theatre performance. They build confidence by rehearsing a short script written specifically for RMT, and they perform at the end of the week in front of a supportive community of family and friends. In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work.

This Week’s Script is The Fantasmagorical Machine.  A mysterious traveler whisks lonely kids away in his magical flying machine, but is he friend or foe?  Paige isn’t sure, but she does know one thing.  It’s up to her to help the rest of the kids get back to their parents, before it’s too late. The Fantasmagorical Machine uses the classic songs of the Sherman Brothers (composers of Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) in an all-new adventure.
Payment plan available: $30.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $90.00, paid every four weeks

PLAY MAKING: ADVENTURE IN ARENDELLE
Next session: July 18th to 22nd, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. In this week’s camp, students will pretend they live in the land of Arendelle and are ruled by a queen with ice powers!
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $54.00, paid every four weeks
Waiting list available

SUMMER SPROUTS: WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO
Next session: July 4th to 8th, 2022
$300More Info
Ages 7-8

Sprouts is a preparatory education program for young people wishing to learn performance skills.  During the week-long camp, students will learn 3-5 production numbers to be performed at the end of the week for friends and family.  In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work.  Sprouts is designed to be a pre-Performing Ensembles program, but it is not a pre-requisite to audition for the Performing Ensembles.
Payment plan available: $30.00 deposit plus 5 payments of $54.00, paid every two weeks

PLAY MAKING: WHAT’S NEW AT THE ZOO?
Next session: August 1st to 5th, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. The theme of this week’s camp is the children’s book What’s New At The Zoo? by Suzanne Slade.
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $54.00, paid every four weeks

PLAY MAKING: UNDER THE SEA
Next session: June 6th to 10th, 2022
$180More Info
Ages 4-6

Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. This week’s theme is Under the Sea!
Payment plan available: $18.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $54.00, paid every two weeks
Waiting list available

THEME CAMP: DISTURBANCE AT HOGWARTS
Next session: July 11th to 15th, 2022
$300More Info
Ages 7-12

By cultivating original characters’ students will explore what it would be like to attend Hogwarts. They’ll participate in defense against the dark arts and potions classes, in addition to being sorted into one of the four houses. This year, we’ll collaborate and creatively problem-solve to discuss what it’s like your first year at Hogwarts. Through imagination, we’ll travel beyond the pages of the books.
Payment plan available: $30.00 deposit plus 3 payments of $90.00, paid every four weeks

Already planning your summer vacay? The National Park Service is continuing their fabulous program called Every Kid Outdoors where every 4th grader in America gets a FREE National Park Pass.

The National Park Pass gives the whole family FREE access to all national parks, lands, and waters through August 31, 2022.

When you visit a National Park, you can:

Learn history, culture, and science while exploring the great outdoors. Forests, mountains, lakes–you name it!

Time travel! See pictographs and petroglyphs, visit the birthplace of historic figures, and experience how kids from the past lived.

Engage and create the next generation of park visitors. Your kids will thank you!

Need some ideas on where to go? Sign up at nationalparks.org to get a FREE guide with 35 Parks adventures for kids.

If you know a fourth grade teacher, a troop leader, or another group leader for fourth graders, please share this post with them and let them know about EveryKidOutdoors.gov.

It’s no secret that the Birmingham Brewery Scene is having its moment and we are here for it! What we love most is that many of them have created a very family friendly atmosphere, offering up yard games, green spaces and plenty of room for the kids (and furry friends) to run and play. So when the weather is nice, it’s no wonder you will see a lot of our local breweries packed with Birmingham families out enjoying a relaxing afternoon.

It should go without saying that you should use your best judgment when taking children to a brewery, know your limits, drink in moderation and remember that it is first and foremost a drinking establishment and while it might be fun for an afternoon hangout, more adults will show up in the evening hours and it will become more of an adult hotspot.

Here are some of our favorite family friendly breweries in and around Birmingham!

Back 40 Beer Company
3201 1st Ave North | Birmingham

We love the feel of sitting on our back porch rocking in our rocking chair while watching the kids run around the backyard and that’s exactly the vibe you get at Back 40. Great food from the Back 40 kitchen (griddle dog, YUMM-O)(kids menu available!) up to 25 beers on tap and plenty of space for the kids to run or play corn hole. Four legged furry kids are most welcome.

Website

Monday Night Brewing
14 12th Street South | Birmingham

While they don’t have a big yard for running around, they do have a pretty cool space that we think kids will dig… What kid doesn’t love dinosaurs and a big Connect4 game they can play on a patio? Monday Night offers up a tasty Mexican menu WITH kids options… Score!

Website

Ferus Artisan Ales
101 Beech Street | Trussville

Enjoy a local IPA and fresh air at the outside pavilion at Ferus Artisan Ales, the anchor establishment of Trussville’s new entertainment district. Drink a flavored stout at the outside bar or take it to a picnic table while you watch the kids play tag on the green space. Grab some chef-curated eats from the full-menu restaurant including a “cub” menu with a junior smash burger, chicken tenders, and grilled cheese. Finish up with a family-shareable s’mores dip for dessert. Watch sports on the jumbo screen or catch a live concert on the pavilion stage. Pets on leashes are allowed in the outdoor area so bring your furry family members, too!

All ages are welcome at these upcoming free events:

Trussville Makers Market | May 1, 2022 | 12-4 p.m.
Sunday Showcase | May 1, 2022 | 1-5:30 p.m.

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Brock’s Gap Brewing
500 Mineral Trace | Hoover

One of the newest Breweries in town, we instantly fell in love with Brock’s Gap! This space is nothing short of AH-Mazing! TONS of outdoor space for the kiddos to play cornhole, and to run and just be kids. If you love sitting outside on a beautiful day, you will love this brewery. Bonus! If your kids play sports at the Hoover Met or Finley Center, Brock’s Gap is right next door. While they don’t have a kitchen they do offer up food trucks. You can follow their Facebook page for a schedule.

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Ghost Train Brewing
3501 1st Ave South | Birmingham

Ghost Train has a new location with a backyard and patio you’re never going to want to leave! Hammocks for lounging, and plenty of space to twirl in the grassy yard that connects to the Hugh Kaul Trail where you can watch the bikers and walkers as they pass.

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Avondale Brewing
201 41st Street South | Birmingham

One of the OG Breweries in the Magic City, Avondale never disappoints. What’s not to love about a confined grassy area where the tiny humans can let loose? Home to lots of great live music, delicious brews, food trucks and fun events.

All Ages welcome at these upcoming events:

Funky Fish Fry | April 9th, 2022 | 11:30am
Darter Festival | April 10th, 2022 | 12-5pm

Keep in mind that most of our local breweries offer up a family friendly atmosphere, these are just a few of the spots we frequent, do you love one we didn’t mention? Share in the comments so we can be sure to check them out too!