Birmingham Mommy

iTween Pokemon Scavenger Hunt
2016-09-08 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
In the Large Auditorium. Do you have what it take to collect all the Pokemon? No registration. Open to 4th-7th graders.

Move and Groove Storytime
2016-09-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime for all ages filled with dance, yoga and fun.

Party on the Porch
2016-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Alabama Outdoors, 3054 Independence Drive, Homewood, AL, 35209
September 9th, for Party on the Porch at Alabama Outdoors – Homewood! Enjoy live music by Jason Bailey and Joe Breckenridge, beer from Trim Tab Brewing Company, and food on-site provided by Cantina on Wheels and Bendy’s Cookies and Cream.
Special thanks to KEEN for sponsoring our event with exciting giveaways!
Net proceeds benefit Coosa Riverkeeper–a river conservation group with a mission to protect, restore and promote the Coosa River and its tributaries in Alabama.
Bring your family and friends and we will see you Friday night at 5:30!

Our World Our Library
2016-09-10 10:30 - 11:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us as we celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month with stories and crafts and cultural traditions.

Ada Twist, Scientist Storytime
2016-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
The creators of the New York Times bestselling picture books Rosie Revere, Engineer and Iggy Peck, Architect are back with a story about the power of curiosity in the hands of a child who is on a mission to use science to understand her world. Join us as we discover Ada Twist, Scientist at Storytime.

Preschool Playtime
2016-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
We’ll provide the stations, and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child aged three and under. Daycare groups must call (205)332-6619 in advance to schedule time.

City Center Art, Art Class
2016-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Space One Eleven, 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
City Center Art Level 1 is a beginner level art studio class for youth in grades 2 – 5. This class is for the child that displays a simple interest in art making and a commitment to attending weekly classes. Space One Eleven will help your child learn basic skills and knowledge of art. In CCA 1 each young artist will learn:

Basic color theory
Basic drawing skills
A basic understanding of 3D space
Studio manners and maintenance
Beginner level art history

Member Monday
2016-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Grandparents Night
Bring your grandparents to explore McWane Science Center as we celebrate National Grandparents Day with a special evening of activities and science experiments for the entire family.
Reserve your family’s spot today by calling (205) 714-8414
Additionally, a dinner of chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and green beans is available for advanced purchase.
Dinner reservations must be made the Friday before each Member Monday event. The cost of dinner is Adults: $8, Children: $5. Payment must be made at time of Reservation and will not be available for purchase the night of the event. Pre-purchased dinners will be available from 5 to 6:30 PM. in the Smart Café.

Zoo Gala
2016-09-16 18:30 - 23:30 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Purchase your tickets for the Birmingham Zoo’s biggest annual event, IBERIABANK ZooGala 2016, on Friday, September 16 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm! Enjoy dinner and dessert by Kathy G & Company, cocktails, music by A-Town A-List, dancing, a silent auction and more. This cocktail attire event is for guests 21 and older. Join us for this Asia-themed event, inspired by the soon-to-be new Asian Passage exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo. Tickets are non-refundable. ZooGala 2016 is a rain or shine event.

Curious George Storytime
2016-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
2016 marks the 75th birthday of everyone’s favorite monkey – Curious George! Come join the fun and #GetCurious at our Curious George Storytime. Activities to follow.

Preserve Jazz Over the Mountain Music Festival
2016-09-17 11:00 - 22:00 | Town Hall at the Preserve, 601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL, 35226
An early fall, world-class, outdoor jazz festival held annually in the Birmingham/Hoover, AL metro area.
Advanced General Admission, $42 (incl fees)
Day of Show General Admission, $50 (incl fees)
Kids 10 and under free

National Red Panda Day
2016-09-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Join the Zoo in celebrating International Red Panda Day 2016 on Saturday, September 17 from 12pm-3pm! Participate in red panda fact games to test your knowledge, enter the coloring contest (download and print the coloring sheet here) for a chance to win a behind-the-scenes tour, create your own red panda mask and learn how these unique animals survive in the wild by becoming a “red panda ranger.” Don’t miss a red panda enrichment with a keeper chat at 1pm and a red panda training with a keeper chat at 2pm! Be a part of this important cause and help the Zoo raise awareness for red pandas. The red panda is a part of the Species Survival Plan® Program, a cooperative breeding and conservation program between the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Birmingham Zoo. Fun for the entire family, don’t miss out on this day full of activities!
Schedule of Activities
12pm-3pm – Face Painting, Mask Making, Photo Op and Red Panda Fact Games
1pm – Red Panda Enrichment and Keeper Chat
2pm – Red Panda Training and Keeper Chat

Batman Day
2016-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
Join us for the third annual Batman Day celebrating the Dark Knight’s endearing legacy. The event will include activities, trivia, coloring and much more. Cosplay welcome!

Trucks By the Tracks
2016-09-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave South, Bir, AL, 35233
Railroad Park’s 5th annual Trucks by the Tracks food truck festival, which will be held September 18, 11am-5pm. Thirty food trucks and carts will serve up tasty favorites, from hot chicken and coastal seafood to donuts and ice cream. 1st Avenue South in front of the park between 16th Street and 18th Street will be closed to traffic and turned into a pedestrian area lined with food trucks. This year food carts will be set up along Powell Avenue, extending the food offerings throughout the park.

Tickets to Trucks by the Tracks, Railroad Park’s annual fundraiser, cost $5 in advance, $7 at the gate plus credit card convenience fees. Children under 12 receive free entry. Two entry gates will be located on 1st Avenue South at 17th Street and 18th Street. The VIP section gets an overhaul for 2016, moving under the 17th Street Plaza for additional seating, plenty of shade, and a private bar with shorter lines. The VIP section will be fully stocked with free snacks, Coca Cola products, and water. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, costing $35 in advance, $45 at the gate, or $120 in advance for a group of four.

Tot Time with Mrs Eve
2016-09-19 09:30 - 10:00 | Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St. S , birmingham, AL, 35222
Calling All Pirates! Aargh, ye land-lovers, it’s National Talk Like a Pirate Day! We’ll be setting sail for an exciting adventure of Tot Time fun! Storytime designed for 2 to 4 year olds, with a parent or caregiver; no groups, please. 24-hour advance registration required. 9:30 a.m. with a repeat performance at 11:00 a.m.

LEGO Club
2016-09-19 15:30 - 16:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for an exciting new building challenge each month.
K-5th grade.

My Child's Vision Free Learning Series
2016-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Schaeffer Eye Center, 1686 Montgomery Highway, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
Why does my Child hate to read?
Join Schaeffer PediatricVision for this free Learning series. To RSVP call: 205-824-7152 or email: lauren@schaeffereyecenter.com

Homestead Hollow Arts and Crafts Show
2016-09-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Homestead Hollow, 1190 Murphees Valley Rd, Springville, AL, 35146
Homestead Hollow 2016 festivals featuring fine arts, unique – one of a kind – hand made crafts, pioneer demonstrations of the old time days- see wood carving, blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, quilting, whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Relax by one of our many streams and listen to Live local entertainment all day. Enjoy our great food that makes your mouth scream for more.
Children’s activities: circle in our wagon ride or jump in the moon walk.
Homestead Hollow’s General store is open for you to visit and shop for those home-made fried pies and other great items all day during show dates.
Homestead Hollow is located in Springville, Alabama, just 2 miles off I-59, exit 154. 27 acres of parking and our trams make it easy to park, get to the entrance and start having fun immediately.

7th Annual Head Over Teal 5K/10K & Fall Festival
2016-09-24 08:00 - 12:00 | The Hoover Preserve, 601 Presrve Way, Hoover, AL
Head Over Teal is a family and pet friendly race with a 5K, 10K, and1 mile fun run/walk. The event will also include a fun array of Fall festival activities for all ages including games, children’s inflatables, face painting, crafts, and more.
Online registration is available by visiting www.ThinkOfLaura.org/HeadOverTeal and following the links. Discounted prices are available for all who register before September 10, 2016. Participants and supporters can set up a team or individual fundraising page or donate through the LCBF web site.

Irondale Whistle Stop Festival
2016-09-24 10:00 - 19:00 | Historic Downtown Irondale, 1912 1st Ave South, Irondale, AL, 35210
The Whistle Stop Festival brings in a wide variety of art and food vendors from around the region.

Friedman Family Foundation Jewish Food Festival
2016-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
What could be better than an afternoon spent with friends enjoying Jewish Kosher food, shopping, and schmoozing? You don’t want to miss the Levite Jewish Community Center’s annual Friedman Family Foundation Jewish Food Festival! So, work up your appetite and grab a bunch of friends and family to join us for an afternoon delight! The Levite Jewish Community Center partners with Friedman Family Foundation to present the Jewish Food Festival each year.
We all know how important food is to culture! The festival will feature a delectable menu including: Brisket and Kugel, Corned Beef Sandwiches, Cabbage Rolls, Falafel, Matzah Ball Soup, Potato Burekas, Hummus and Pita, Black and White Cookies, and much more.
This family-friendly outdoor event will be held on the Levite Field where we will feature a market place for local vendors and craftsman to sell their wares, children’s games and activities, as well as live music. The festival is open to the community. Mark your calendar for this great family event and come and spend the afternoon with us.
For more information, contact Dan Tourtellotte at (205) 879-0411 or dtourtellotte@bhamjcc.org.

PikaZoo - A Pokemon Go Event
2016-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
You’re invited to the second PikaZOO, a special Pokémon Go event at the Birmingham Zoo from 4-7pm on Sunday, September 25. Enjoy 3 hours of lures at the Zoo’s 29 Pokéstops, and battle one another at the Zoo’s 2 gyms. All Zoo pathways will be open, some animals will be on exhibit. A special Poké Express train ride will be offered for $1 – hop on board and hatch your eggs while you ride and catch Pokémon!
This event is $5 for admission, and train rides are $1. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes as you take on the Pokémon at the Zoo!
*Other attractions will be open until 4:45pm. Inside exhibits will close at 5pm.

Home Depot Kids Workshop
2016-10-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Home Depot, 3670 Galleria Circle, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Fire Truck
Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a toy fire truck with real wheels so you can race it to the rescue! Once the toy truck is built, your child can decorate it with paint & vehicle stickers.
All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin.

Fiesta Birmingham
2016-10-01 12:00 - 20:00 | Linn Park, 710 20th Street North, birmingham, AL, 35203
The 14th Annual Fiesta, Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage, will be held at Linn Park in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday, October 1, from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. With the goal of educating the public about the many different Hispanic countries and their cultures, Fiesta’s approach has been to do this through presenting the best of Hispanic art, music, food and dance.

Whispers from the Past - A Native American Experience
2016-10-02 10:00 - 17:30 | Aldridge Gardens, 3520 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL, 35216, United States
This will be a great time to bring the family and enjoy a day discovering the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians. See Native American life take shape through demonstrations of flintknapping, pine needle basket weaving, and pow wow dancing, along with activities like leaf pounding, bead weaving on looms, corn grinding, gourd crafting, fishing, and pottery. Children can try their hands at Stick Ball and other games. Hear the sounds of drums and the highlight of the day – performances by Native American Pow Wow dancers. Authentic Native American items will be available for purchase like jewelry, bead work, and Choctow foods and crafts.
Admission at the gate is $10 for visitors 18 and older or $5 for children 2 to 17. Children’s admission includes take-home crafts, while supplies last. Children younger than 2 are free.

Tot Time with Ms Eve
2016-10-03 09:30 - 17:00 | Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St. S , birmingham, AL, 35222
“A B C. It’s easy as 1 2 3. As simple as do re mi A B C, 1 2 3. Baby, you and me.” Join us for a fun-filled storytime as we sing and dance our way through the alphabet. Storytime designed for 2 to 4 year olds, with a parent or caregiver; no groups, please. 24-hour advance registration required. 9:30 a.m. with a repeat performance at 11:00 a.m.

Family Campout Storytime
2016-10-03 18:30 - 19:15 | Homewood Public Library, Select a Country:
Put on your PJs and get out your sleeping bag and for fun camping stories and songs!

Party On the Porch
2016-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Alabama Outdoors, 3054 Independence Drive, Homewood, AL, 35209
The final Party on the Porch of the year, at Alabama Outdoors – Homewood! Enjoy live music by Jason Bailey Band, beer from Cahaba Brewing Company, and food on-site provided by Eugene’s Hot Chicken and Bendy’s Cookies and Cream.
Special thanks to The North Face for sponsoring our event with exciting giveaways!
Net proceeds benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper–Nonprofit organization promoting clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation and public health in Alabama’s Black Warrior River basin.
Bring your family and friends and we will see you Friday night at 5:30!
3054 Independence Drive, Homewood, AL 35209

Boo at the Zoo
2016-10-08 05:00 - 21:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Make plans to head to the Birmingham Zoo for Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions for 16 nights of Boo at the Zoo. New this year, come experience the thrill of Bug-A-BOO, larger than life animatronic bugs! Fun for all ages, take in the glow as you control the light of the firefly, see a 12 foot tall moth, 14 foot long beetle and more at this exciting new attraction in Trails of Africa play area.
Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide, jump on the Eerie Express train, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the ghost rollers, take a spin on the Scarousel, trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo and SO much more! Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss!
NEW THIS YEAR! 1 ticket gets you into the event PLUS Unlimited Rides all night!
Members: $15 – Unlimited Rides and Admission
Members: $8 – Admission Only
Non-Members: $18 – Unlimited Rides and Admission
Non-Members: $10 – Admission Only

Tot Time with Mrs Eve
2016-10-10 09:30 - 10:00 | Avondale Regional Library, 509 40th St. S , birmingham, AL, 35222
Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck (Hands on steering wheel) Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck. Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! (Ring bell) Join us as we learn to STOP, DROP, and ROLL in honor of National Fire Prevention Week. Storytime designed for 2 to 4 year olds, with a parent or caregiver; no groups, please. 24-hour advance registration required. 9:30 a.m. with a repeat performance at 11:00 a.m.
