SPRING BREAK CAMPS IN BIRMINGHAM 2025

Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep the kids entertained over spring break? Birmingham has a variety of spring break camps to choose from! We’ve rounded up the best options for 2025 so you can find the perfect fit for your family. Check out the full list below and get ready for a stress-free spring break!

Red Mountain Theatre Spring Break Camps

RMT’s Theatre Camps give kids an outlet to use their creativity in dramatic ways, at all ages and skill levels. Countless studies have shown arts education improves children’s development and academic success. It’s not just about singing and dancing. It’s about teaching them teamwork, time management, focus, discipline, confidence and so much more!

Whole day and half day camps are available. Most camps end with a short performance for parents and friends. There are also before or after care options to add on as desired. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Please click here for more details on financial aid.

Did your child attend one of our camps in 2024? Email education@redmountaintheatre.org to get your 10% discount code as a returning camper!

All camps will have a travel theme, from our Play Making camps (Bluey’s Adventures and Moana’s Voyage; ages 4-6), to our Triple Threats “Vacation, All I Ever Wanted” (ages 6-8), and a world-traveling script for our Blast Camp (ages 9-14). Sing, dance, and imagine the whole world at RMT!

Sign Up Here

Schools Out Camp – YMCA

Join the YMCA for fun games and activities that keep kids having fun and learning. They can make new friends and engage in indoor and outdoor activities in a safe, positive environment. School’s Out Camp is available on most scheduled school breaks. Dates, times, and prices vary by location. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend, so invite your friends.

Alabaster YMCA
Ages: 3-5 year olds (1/2 day) |  K-7th grade
Hours of Operation: 9:00AM – 1:00PM (1/2 day for 3-5 years old)| 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Dates currently offered: March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Cost: YMCA Members: $30 per day per child | Non-Members: $50 per day per child

Greystone YMCA | Hoover | Pelham | Shades Valley | Trussville
Ages: K-6th grade
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Dates currently offered: March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Cost: YMCA Members: $30 per day per child | Non-Members: $50 per day per child

Spring Break at the Birmingham Zoo

Our ever-changing world is always creating new pressures on wildlife. Discover ways humanity impacts wildlife and brainstorm solutions on how we can lighten the load we put on animals in the wild.

Schedule
Monday, March 24 – Habitat Loss
Tuesday, March 25 – Pollution
Wednesday March 26 – Invasive Species
Thursday, March 27 – Illegal Wildlife Trade
Friday, March 28 – Solutions

Register Here

Camp McWane

Looking for an awesome way to spend your Spring Break? Camp McWane Spring Break Camps are packed with fun, hands-on learning activities for kids in 4K to 6th grade!

Camp Features:

Safe, indoor environment
Expert instructors
Hands-on STEM learning
Exploring the science center
The deadline for registration for Spring Break camps is Wednesday, March 19.  Half and Full Day Camps Available

Register HERE

Spring is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your kid’s wardrobe and gear. If you’re looking for great deals on gently used kids’ items, Birmingham is home to lots of children’s consignment sales where you can score everything from clothes to toys at a fraction of the cost. Here’s your guide to all the upcoming sales in the area, so you don’t miss out on the savings!

Gardendale

Kingdom Kids Consignment
Gardendale Mtn Vernon Baptist
805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL  35071

Public sale dates:

Sunday, February 23rd 1pm-6pm- Drop off for anyone
Monday, February 24th 8am-6pm- Drop off for anyone
Thursday, February 27th 8am-7pm- Sales open to public
Friday, February 28th 8am-6pm- Sales open to public
Saturday, March 1st 7am-12pm- Sales open to public (half off MOST items)
Saturday, March 1st 4pm-6pm- Pick up and pay for sellers
Sale Website 

Birmingham

Giggles and Grace Consignment Sale
Asbury United Methodist Church

Public sale dates:

Friday, February 14th 8am-6pm
Saturday, February 15th 8am-12pm (some items half off)

Hoover:

Bargains on the Bluff
Bluff Park United Methodist

Public sale dates:

Thursday, February 20th- Preview sale
Friday, February 21st 9am-6pm- Public sale
Saturday, February 22nd 9am-2pm- Public sale (select items half off)

Tried N True (TNT Consignment)
Riverchase United Methodist

Public sale dates:

Wednesday, February 12th 9am-3pm and 5pm-7:30pm- Public sale
Thursday, February 13th 9am-3pm and 5pm-7:30pm- Public sale
Friday, February 14th 8am-11am- Public sale (some items half off)

Irondale:

Kids Market and Mom
Irondale Civic Center off Ratliff Road

Friday February 21st, Saturday February 22nd and Monday February 24th – Receiving
Tuesday and Thursday, March4th and 6th  Contributors shop
Saturday, March 8th 8am-6pm – Any contributor and guest pass will shop
Friday, March 7th 2p, 4p and 6p – Parent’s Night Out

Public Sale Dates:

Saturday, March 8th 10pm-6pm
Sunday, March 9th 12pm-5pm
Monday-Thursday, March 10th-March 13th, 9am-6pm

Discount Days (50% off many items)

Friday, March 14th 9am-7pm
Saturday, March 15th 8am-4pm

Mountain Brook:

Sweet Repeats Children’s Consignment
Mountain Brook Community Church

Public sale dates:

Friday, February 21st 9am-4pm- Public sale
Saturday, February 22nd 7th 9am-12pm- Public sale (some items half off)

Trussville:

Trussville Methodist Children’s Consignment
Trussville Methodist Church

Pubic sale dates:

Friday, March 14th 10am-8pm- Public sale
Saturday, March 15th 8am-2pm- Public sale (many items half off)

Vestavia

Whale of a Sale
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church

NO SPRING SALE

** Please remember that all dates and times are subject to change without notice to BirminghamMommy. Please make sure to double check the sales website and/or Facebook pages for the most current and up to date information. If you have a sale you would like to see on our list, email us at contact@birminghammommy.com

Looking for something fun and engaging for the kids to do on MLK Day? Whether you need childcare while schools are out or just want to keep the little ones entertained, we’ve rounded up the best MLK Day camps happening in Birmingham. From art and science adventures to sports and outdoor activities, these camps offer enriching experiences that your kids will love.

Check out the list below and find the perfect way to keep your kids active and learning this holiday!

Ace of Birmingham:

This is perfect for kiddos who are out of school and ready to play! These camp days are jammed packed with contests, games, open gym play, & play time in the bouncy house! You won’t want to miss it!

Monday, January 20th
8am-4pm
Ages 4-12. Kids don’t have to be enrolled in classes in order to attend so they can invite their friends to come and play along!
https://acetribe.com/special-events-birmingham/

Kidstrong Greystong:

A day of fun, learning, and confidence-building for your kids! Spots are filling up fast, so don’t
wait—Call or text (205) 778-4280, email Greystone@KidStrong.com, or sign up here:
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Shoot 360BHM:

Shoot 360 BHM and the Birmingham Squadron have partnered to bring a basketball camp to the community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Every Participant receives a Squadron swag bag!

Visit their website to register

January 20th 8am – Noon
Ages 8-14, co-ed

Vision Gymnastics:

Let your kids jump into fun at this MLK Day Camp!
January 20th, 9am – 3pm
✅ Does my child have to be enrolled at Vision to attend? No enrollment in classes is necessary—everyone is welcome! No gymnastics experience required!
✅ Is lunch or snack provided? An AM snack and PM snack will be provided but children must bring their own lunch!
✅ How much is it? $60 per child

Register Here

Birmingham Martial Arts:

A day full of fun, learning, and adventure.
Camp Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Drop-off & Pick-up at your convenience
Snacks will be provided (but please pack lunch!)
Outing to the park or library (weather permitting)
This is a great opportunity for your kids to have a memorable day while you go about your day. We’ll make sure they’re engaged and having a blast!
Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up today!

Glow Wild at the Birmingham Zoo

Get carried away and experience Glow Wild, Birmingham’s top holiday attraction! Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life wild animal creations lighting up the night! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January.

Larger-than-life animal lanterns around every corner
Acrobatic shows nightly at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
New Virtual Reality movie experiences
Red Diamond Express train
A wide selection of food + drink options (try the adult hot chocolate!)

Magical Lights at Vulcan Park and Museum

A dazzling sight awaits amid thousands of twinkling lights during Vulcan’s Magical Nights!
Nightly from 4 PM to 8 PM as Vulcan Park & Museum will transform into a glowing wonderland of lights! Experience the magic all month long through December 31. Don’t miss the Magic City’s most radiant celebration of the season!

Magic of Model Trains at McWane Science Center

All aboard once again for McWane Science Center’s 19th season of the Magic of Model Trains exhibit! Open November 23, 2024 to January 5, 2025, The Magic of Model Trains is a holiday tradition; Discover trains of every shape and size inside this awe-inspiring exhibit of locomotive displays. No detail is too small for their miniature landscapes.

Be your own conductor, play “I Spy” throughout the exhibit, take a ride on the McWane Train, and fly through the air on the McWane Zipline. You will find the Magic of Model Trains exhibit on the 3rd floor of our Adventure Halls.

Magic of Lights at Alabama Splash Adventure

This holiday season will be even brighter, merrier and more colorful as Magic of Lights transforms Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure into a vibrant drive-through holiday-themed light display. The festive event runs now and runs through December 31st.

Some illuminated displays include the 32-foot-tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®, Prehistoric Christmas featuring life-sized dinosaurs celebrating the season, and the legendary BIGFOOT® Monster Truck. Created with over two million sparkling lights, Magic of Lights is a nostalgic and festive event everyone will enjoy!

Festival of Trees at City Walk

Join us for the month of December at City Walk Social for the Festival of Trees! This installation showcases various Holiday Trees creatively decorated by our partners. A portion of your purchase goes to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) and the A. G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club ($50 – $25 to each organization).

Hot chocolate and regular service will be available at City Walk SOCIAL Bar.
Gaming and music will be activated during decorating days.

Lights of Noel at Birmingham Race Course

Drive through light show, synchronized to Christmas music for all ages. A Magical Experience!

Open nightly 5pm – Midnight, Now through Jan 1st

All is Bright at Vestavia City Center

Thursday, December 5, from 6-8 PM for our annual holiday celebration, All Is Bright!
Enjoy a festive evening featuring a screening of the holiday classic, The Grinch, with complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn. The movie starts at 6:30 PM!

Santa and The Grinch will be on-site for fun photo ops, and there will be a photo booth, free activities for kids including balloon twisting, a bounce house, and more! Don’t miss out on exciting giveaways from our retailers at the Vestavia City Center tent!

Free Grinch Pictures at Steele Hall Brewing

Come meet the Grinch and get FREE photos with him on December 8th, 2024 at 1pm – 4pm at Steele Hall Brewing.
Includes a tacky Christmas contest, food, drinks, activities and more!

Homewood Christmas Parade

The parade will feature the lighting of the Homewood Star on 18th Street as the parade enters Downtown Homewood. After the star is lit, the parade continues and then culminates with the lighting of the Christmas tree at city hall plaza.

The parade will begin on December 10th, 2024 at 6:30pm from Homewood Public Library and travel east on Oxmoor Road. Then it will turn left onto 18th Street South, travel under the Christmas Star and then turn right onto 29th Avenue. It will then turn left onto 19th Street, travel past city hall and turn left onto 28th Avenue.

The City of Birmingham’s Holiday Block Party

Kick off the season by joining us for the Tree Lighting and Holiday Block Party on Sunday, Dec. 8 in front of City Hall on Short 20th Street North. There will be food trucks, music and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

The event is FREE and will be from 4 to 7 p.m.; the tree lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening.

Woodlawn Wonderland

Walking in a Woodlawn Wonderland! Join us on December 8th from 12pm – 5pm for holiday shopping, hot cocoa and a visit from Santa, followed by the Woodlawn tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy a special day with family and friends — and knock out some yuletide gift hunting!

Trussville Christmas Parade

Join us for the 2024 Christmas Parade as it passes through historic Trussville. This is a free event for the citizens of Trussville to enjoy.

On December 14th, 2024 at 2pm-4pm, the parade will begin on Parkway Drive. It will turn right onto Gadsden Highway and right again onto Chalkville Mountain Road. The parade will end at the mall.

Thank you to our sponsor, the Birmingham Zoo. For more information about Glow Wild, or any class, camps or daily activities happening at the Zoo make sure to visit their website. 

Winter in Birmingham doesn’t have to mean staying indoors and feeling cooped up. Whether you’re looking to get creative, stay active, or just break up the routine, there’s a class for every mom this season. From fitness and wellness to arts and crafts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with other parents, learn something new, or simply enjoy a few hours. We’ve rounded up the best winter classes around Birmingham that will help you make the most of the season, no matter your interest. Stay warm, stay inspired, and make this winter one to remember!

Red Mountain Theatre

1600 3rd Avenue South
Dates: December 30th – January 3rd
Register HERE

Ages: 4-14
When school is out, fun is in! RMT’s Theatre Camps give kids of all ages and skill levels an outlet to use their creativity and imagination in dramatic ways.

PLAY-MAKING CAMPS (Ages 4-6)  Budding artists can let their imaginations run wild while creatively exploring theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play.

WINTER SPROUTS (Ages 7-8) In our Triple Threats Camps*, young actors learn 3-5 themed production numbers over a week. They’ll then perform for a supportive audience of friends and family.

THEATRE THEME CAMP (Ages 7-12) In their Theme Camps, creative students get to immerse themselves in a favorite book or movie world like Hogwarts, Narnia, or Arendelle. Throughout the week they’ll create original characters, learn the basics of stage presentation, and enjoy other crafts. Ultimately, they will share what they have learned with friends and family.

THEATRE BLAST CAMP (Ages 9-14) Blast Camps are week-long camps where students experience a full musical theatre performance — a short script with multiple song and dance numbers. As they memorize lines and choreography, students work together as a cast to present a sharing for supportive friends and family at the end of the week.

McWane Science Center

200 19th St N
Dates: December 30th – January 3rd
Ages: 4-13

Bring your curiosity and wonder for hands-on, minds-on, science, and fun! McWane camps offer further inquiry into science, technology, engineering, art, and math topics for children 4 to 13 years old. Campers learn about the deep oceans, journey into outer space, build robots, or spend time without Mcwane animals.

Half and full-day camp options are available.

Itty Bitty Bakers

Located at teachers’ homes across the greater Birmingham area and at Art & Soul Studio Bluff Park.

Dates: December 14th – December 21st
Ages: 3-14

Got little chefs in the making? At Itty Bitty Bakers they set kids up for success by giving them hands-on baking opportunities that fit their age and skill level. Parents today are busy! Let them take the load off! They will teach your kids essential kitchen skills in a fun and safe environment. Bonus: holiday treats to take home to you!

This year’s recipes include Elf cupcakes, cookie cake wreaths, candy cane cookies, gingerbread cupcakes, Christmas tree macarons, Grinch cookies, and Christmas light cupcakes.

Birmingham Zoo

2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham
Dates: 12/16/2024 to 12/20/2024; 12/23/2024; 12/27/2024
Ages: K – 5th Grade

Zoo Camps at the Birmingham Zoo are educational and encourage active learning through games, age-appropriate, hands-on science, animal encounters, and nature play for students who just completed or are still in Kindergarten through 5th grade! Rich in STEM-based explorations, these camps engage a child’s natural curiosity and allow ample opportunity to practice critical emerging science skills. Zoo Camp is a great way to experience all the Zoo offers while engaging campers in age-appropriate content geared toward our mission of inspiring passion to conserve the natural world. Learning has never been so WILD!

Legacy Gymnastics

260 Applegate Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
Dates: December 23rd, 26th – 27th; January 2nd & 3rd
Ages: 4-12

Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to stay active, build confidence, and improve your gymnastics skills!

High Point Climbing Birmingham

4766 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
Dates: December 23rd to January 3rd
Ages: 5-14

Climb into Winter Break and join their Winter Break Camp for an unforgettable experience packed with action, adventure, and fun!

Treeline Expeditions LLC

1137 S Shadesview Terrace, Birmingham, AL 35209
Dates: December 21st, 28th, and January 3rd
Register HERE

Join to master bike skills, discover maintenance tips, and have a blast with games while exploring beautiful Oak Mountain.

YMCA

Multiple Locations
Dates: Varies on location
Ages: K-5th/8th depending on location

YMCA of Greater Birmingham offers Schools out camps with fun games and activities. Dates, times, and prices vary by location. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend, so invite your friends. Visit their website for location-specific details.