Join the Heart Of Dixie Railroad Museum as we celebrate friendship by visiting everyone’s #1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine™ for a Day Out With Thomas™. Day Out With Thomas offers an opportunity for children and their families to experience a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ and to meet Sir Topham Hatt™, the Controller of the Railway. Be sure to stop by the Thomas & Friends Imagination Station with Thomas-themed activities including temporary tattoos. Children can splash around in the bubble station, play an exciting game of mini golf, and much more. Day Out With Thomas is sure to provide a day of memorable, family fun!

Every event features a ride and hours of different activities. Please plan to spend several hours at the event to enjoy all offered activities!

Find exclusive (not available in any store!) Thomas merchandise in the Gift Tent!  Delicious food vendors will be on site.

A fun-filled family experience not to be missed so be sure and bring your camera!

Train Rides:

Fri April 13, 2018 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm
Sat April 14, 2018 9:00 am, 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:30 pm
Sun April 15, 2018 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm
Sat April 21, 2018 9:00 am, 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:30 pm
Sun April 22 ,2018 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, noon, 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm

The Day Out With Thomas™ train ride lasts approximately 25 minutes. Please arrive 1 hour prior to your departure time to pick up your tickets at the Calera Depot, use the restrooms at the Gift Shop, and to get in line at your boarding location. There are plenty of family activities, so come early and spend the day out with Thomas!

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Website

Make plans to attend the Red Carpet Rendevous this Saturday at Workplay!

Who will be named “Birmingham’s Brightest Star?” Find out at Red Carpet Rendezvous presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama’s Junior Board! Join in the fun at Workplay to party with the chosen Stars of Birmingham, as they compete to raise the most for RMHCA!

Each of the eight stars have planned a one-of-a-kind experience that you can bid to win (and accompany them on!) in their live auction on March 24th! There are experiences for everyone: groups, couples and singles! Descriptions of the Star’s experiences can be found at www.rmhjb.org.

Luxurious weekend trips to Nashville, TN and Destin, FL (including two night stay, fun local activities, and restaurant gift cards) will be available in the live auction! The silent auction also includes weekend trips to a cabin on Little River and a cabin on Lookout Mountain, a night at Ross Bridge, a 6 hour fishing charter in Destin, weekend passes to the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, General Admission Week passes to SEC Baseball Tournament and many more!

Enjoy food provided by Zoe’s, drinks, and live music! All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama.

Ticket Prices:

**A VERY LIMITED NUMBER of VIP Tickets are available for purchase: $50; Includes food, two beer or wine tickets, mingling with stars at a champagne reception before the event and VIP seating for the live auction.

Patron: $35; Includes food and two beer or wine tickets.

Attire: Cocktail

VIP cocktail hour with our stars is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The main event is from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Our top picks for weekend fun this St. Paddy’s Day Weekend!

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown

Visit the Chick-Fil-A Lucky Zone for kids from 11am to 1pm before the parade. They will be offering a kid-friendly area during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a bounce house, face painting, balloon artist, United Way Bike Rodeo, Birmingham Barons Speed Pitch, McWane Center activity, Museum of Art activity, Birmingham City fire truck, Birmingham City police horses, Chick-fil-A Cows, V from Vulcan, big machines from CraneWorks, etc. The event takes place in their parking lot before the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade begins.

CLICK HERE for parade map, live music, bag pipers, kids area details, food/drink specials and more.

Saturday, parade begins at 1:30pm – activities begin around 11am

St. Paddy’s Day Science at McWane

No luck of the Irish required, just plain ol’ science to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Saturday, 9am – 5pm

St. Patrick’s Day at CHOM

Search the museum for lucky Shamrock Coins all day!
Trade coins for prizes in the Lucky Leprechaun Shoppe!
Activities Included in Paid Admission

Saturday, 10am -4pm

Storytime on the Mountain at Ruffner Mountain

Nature inspires creativity. Come join us at the Nature Center as we will listen to stories read by longtime Ruffner volunteer, Ms. Jerri. Then make a fun craft to take home! Free and no registration is required.

Saturday, 10am – 11am

Tannehill Trade Days at Tannehill State Park

Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. We have 350+ vendors to come and see. (March – November) rain or shine. Day-Use Admission: $5 Adults (12 years and older) $4 Seniors (Ages 62 and older) $3 Children (Ages 6-11)

Saturday, 8am – 4pm
Sunday, 8am – 4pm

Our Sponsor:

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Stanley Steemer of North Central Alabama services the greater Birmingham Metro Area and surrounding counties, spanning from Cullman to Clanton and from the Mississippi state line to the Georgia state line.

Stanley Steemer is the first carpet cleaning service certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, removing an average of 94% of common household allergens from carpet. 24/7 scheduling available!

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Join the Birmingham Barons as they kick off baseball season and a summer full of fun at Regions Field April 11th! Gates open at 6:05 with the first pitch at 7:05 as the Birmingham Barons host the Montgomery Biscuits.

Tickets $7 – $15. Fans can choose from three different reserved seating sections. Dugout Premium seats located behind the Barons dugout on the first base side, Field Reserved seats located behind home plate and the visiting dugout and Baseline Box seats located on the first and third base lines.

General Admission seats remain the same price as in recent years with adult tickets available for $7.00. Children (12-years and younger), seniors (60 years and older) and members of the military receive $1.00 discounts on the listed prices for all reserved and general admission seats. General Admission seating is located in the right field bleachers and the berm seating areas.

With a seating bowl reminiscent of Birmingham’s historic Rickwood Field, Regions Field will provide unique vantage points throughout the ballpark with views of the downtown skyline, UAB, Children’s Hospital and Red Mountain.

The Barons will host the Montgomery Biscuits through April 15th.

Apr 11, 2018 at 07:05 pm (Wed)
Apr 12, 2018 at 07:05 pm (Thu)
Apr 13, 2018 at 07:05 pm (Fri)
Apr 14, 2018 at 06:30 pm (Sat)
Apr 15, 2018 at 03:00 pm (Sun)

Hop aboard the Cottontail Express for a ride to Peter Cottontail’s meadow! Join in the fun at the meadow as we hunt for Easter eggs. A bounce house, temporary tattoos, coloring station, and a sandbox provide lots of family fun. Bring your camera to take photos with Peter Cottontail!

Upgrade to a caboose ticket or locomotive ticket for a memorable experience and get an up close look at railroad operations!

The Cottontail Express train ride takes approximately 1 ½ hours including train ride and meadow activities. Please arrive 1 hour prior to your departure time to pick up your tickets at the Calera Depot, use the restrooms at the Gift Shop, and to get in line at your boarding location.

Make sure to visit the exhibits in our Depot Museum, our collection of railroad equipment in Clark Yard, our working Signal Garden, and our Gift Shop!

Saturdays March 24, 31, 2018 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Sunday March 25, 2018 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

For more information or to purchase tickets visit their website

Top Picks for weekend fun around the ‘Ham! What are you looking forward to?

• Birmingham Bulls Hockey at the Pelham Civic Complex

As You Walk Through the Door, Your Hearts Starts Pumping! The irresistible lure of HOCKEY and the buzz of a packed house causes your ADRENALIN to surge. The music is PUMPING, the lights fade and the smoke swirls – and that’s just the beginning. Monster hits, UNBELIEVABLE GOALS and in-your-face hockey keeps you on the edge of your seat. The action is NON-STOP! With heart pounding music, contests, and the prospect of catching a fantastic FREE SOUVENIR, what are you waiting for? Build your team’s SPIRIT by sharing in ours. It’s an EXPERIENCE to remember.

Friday, 7:30pm
Saturday, 7:oopm

• Character Toddler Time at Sky Zone

Everyone’s favorite rescue dogs are jumping into Sky Zone Hoover AGAIN! Meet the pups and feel free to take photos! The cost is just $12 for a toddler and one parent. Additional jumpers are $8. Sky Socks are $2 (required for jumping and yours to keep & reuse). All Toddler Time activities are specifically designed for ages 5 and younger.

Tickets can be purchased here: http://hooverstore.skyzone.com/areas/Character_Toddler_Time/Default.aspx#&&t=08-30&d=03-10-2018

Saturday, 8:30am – 10:00am

• Special Saturdays at the Birmingham Zoo

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide inclusive opportunities to all members of the community, the Education Department at the Birmingham Zoo and KultureCity are excited to announce our new Special Saturdays program. Special Saturdays is a series of zoo-based learning experiences for children and adolescents with cognitive or physical disabilities whose opportunities for engagement in community programs might otherwise be limited. Caregivers must attend all classes with participants to provide behavioral support and meet child-specific needs. This program is designed with the unique learning needs of this population in mind. Using evidence-based teaching and sensory strategies, we hope to provide a fun and engaging educational experience that will benefit all participants.

Saturday, 10am -11am

• Holi: A Festival of Color at Birmingham Museum of Art

Join the BMA and the Indian Cultural Society for the 8th annual Holi Festival, the Indian celebration of color. This popular event brings communities together for a fun-filled day celebrating Indian culture and featuring music, dance, food, henna, art-making, and gallery exploration. At the end of the event, guests gather outside for the highlight of the day, the throwing of powdered colors to welcome the spring season. Make sure to wear something you don’t mind having to wash!

Saturday, 11am – 3pm

• Harlem Globetrotters at Pete Hanna Center

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are on the road for their action packed tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans (subject to availability).

Sunday, 3pm

Our Sponsor:

Stanley Steemer provides professional deep cleaning services including carpet, tile & grout, upholstery, hardwood and air ducts. We also provide water restoration services.

Stanley Steemer of North Central Alabama services the greater Birmingham Metro Area and surrounding counties, spanning from Cullman to Clanton and from the Mississippi state line to the Georgia state line.

Stanley Steemer is the first carpet cleaning service certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, removing an average of 94% of common household allergens from carpet. 24/7 scheduling available!

Use Code: Mom30 for $30 off any service. (Minimum charges apply)