Birmingham Mommy

Sensory Play Day at Homewood Library
2019-05-03 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Preschool) Join us for multiple stations and activities that will stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere.

Sensory Storytime at Homewood Library
2019-05-03 09:30 - 10:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere. Register online.

Preschool Playtime at Homewood Library
2019-05-02 10:30 - 11:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Preschool) Join us for a morning of imaginative play with your child!

STEM Day at the Zoo
2019-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
See the Zoo in a whole new way! Our STEM Day will engage guests in showing how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are used in daily operations here at the Zoo. The event hosts various STEM stations throughout the Zoo, where guests can participate in our STEM Passport activity. **Event is free with Zoo admission.**

Unidos Leemos Family Night
2019-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Stories, songs and crafts for Latino parents and children! Meet our friends from the Literacy Council of Central Alabama and take home a free picture book.

12th Annual Duck Derby presented by CHOM!
2019-04-28 13:00 - 16:00 | River Walk, 1901 Jack Warner Pkwy., Tuscaloosa, 35401, United States
12th Annual Duck Derby
The Duck are Coming!
Sunday, April 28, 2019 1-4 pm
1901 Jack Warner Pkwy. (across from River Market)
NEW LOCATION! * Family Fun for ALL Ages!
MORE INFLATABLES! MORE OUTDOOR GAMES!
“DUCK PICK” MONEY WINS & EVENT PRIZES!
MUSIC & DANCE!
$10 Duck Derby Ticket = FUN!
Buy tickets at CHOM, Online, or at the event!
Proceeds support programs for children at CHOM!

Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival
2019-04-27 12:00 - 20:00 | DeBardeleben Park, 1623 Second Avenue North, Bessemer, AL, 35020
Barbecue and Blues are a great combination so start planning for the 10th Annual Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival set for Saturday, April 27th, 2019. The event will combine the best of blues music and legendary Bob Sykes Bbq at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama from 12-8pm. Gates open at 11am. You can expect to hear talented award winning local and national blues musicians. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and set-up your spot for the day.
General admission tickets can be purchased at www.bobsykesblues.com or visit Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant. The festival will give a portion of the proceeds to Red Mountain Grace that provides apartments to patients receiving long term medical care at hospitals throughout the city of Birmingham. Since 2010, the festival has provided funding for local charities including Children’s of Alabama, Bessemer Education Enhancement Foundation, Clay House, Hands On Birmingham, Ady’s Army and Latch and Live Foundation.

Mt Laurel LEGO Club
2019-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
The library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity. Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 11 and 1 to build spectacular creations which will be displayed in the library.

Baby and Me Storytime
2019-04-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Birth-12 Months) Join Ms. Mary for an educational and engaging storytime filled with songs, fingerplays, board books, and stories.

Touch-A-Truck at Vestavia Hills Baptist
2019-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216
Climb, Explore and discover your favorite thing on wheels!
Touch A Truck returns to Vestavia Hills Baptist Church on Saturday, April 27th! Invite your friends to this free event. Get ready to explore trucks, do crafts, decorate cookies, and more! Face painting, too!
The bright pink Doodles truck, full of yummy treats to purchase, will be at Touch A Truck!
Roger Day will perform at 11am

CHOM'S Day of Play !
2019-04-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
CHOM’S Day of Play!
Saturday, April 27, 2019 9-4:30 pm
Build with LEGOS and DUPLOS!
Play Wii Games! Race Toy Cars!

Bargain Carousel
2019-04-27 08:00 - 2019-04-28 18:00 | Bargain Carousel Locaton, 2467 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, 35224, United States
Junior League Of Birmingham’s Bargain Carousel is back.
A 1000-family garage sale, Bargain Carousel has been labeled the “largest garage sale in Birmingham.” Through member donations, Bargain Carousel provides shoppers with quality items, including many of life’s necessities, at very affordable prices. Over 5,000 shoppers In return, proceeds are returned directly to the Birmingham community through the Community Projects the JLB supports. Over 100,000 items for sale.
Bargain Carousel takes place on Saturday, April 27: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 28th: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets for Saturday admission go on sale Friday, April 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Bargain Carousel space. These are not available online as they are sold in order, allowing for shoppers to enter in ticket number order on Saturday morning.
The cost is $10 for Saturday entry between 8 a.m. and noon and $5 from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. On Sunday, admission is free and all items are half price.
Although Sunday admission is free, JBL would appreciate donations of diapers and/or wipes to help support the JLB Diaper Bank

Gardendale Magnolia Festival
2019-04-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, Gardendale, AL, 35071
We call the festival The Total Family Experience because it provides activities and entertainment for all ages in a family-friendly environment. Children can enjoy the carnival experience, ride ponies, and take free art classes while mom can get her shopping fix with 150+ arts and crafts/business booths. Dad can enjoy the Classic Car Show and grandparents will tap their foot to the beat of blue grass bands as well as other genres on three stages of live entertainment. The whole family will enjoy the Pooch Parade, eating contests, and satisfy their appetites with fried Oreos, funnel cake, shrimp poboys, Philly cheese steaks, kettlecorn, Cajun pistolettes, or sip on a tall glass of fresh squeezed lemonade. Proceeds benefit college scholarships for local high school seniors. Our 5K Race will help Magic Moments grant a wish for a child with a chronically illness.
Free admission. Carnival armbands, Ponies, petting zoo extra.

Moving Together Children's Dance Foundation
2019-04-26 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
for infants, crawling to 1 year old, and a grown up.
If your little one is on the move, this is just the right place. This
specially designed movement class for your infant and their favorite grown
up helps them channel their new found mobility and begin to build to the
next step. Led by a creative team of teacher and musician this class
features fun songs and activities for you and your little one dance and grow
through.

St Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival
2019-04-26 10:00 - 21:00 | St Elias Maronite Church, 836 8th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35205
St. Elias has been a pillar of the Lebanese community in Birmingham since 1910. As the parish grew, so did its impact, including the creation of its food and cultural festival in 1999. For the last 20 years, the festival has provided Birmingham with delicious food and a fun, family friendly environment. Since the festival began, it has been important to us to give back to the Birmingham community. We donate a quarter of the money earned to many local charities, including Camp Smile-A-Mile, the Jimmie Hale Mission as well as many others.

Admission: FREE!
Prices for food will range from $3.00 and up. Dessert prices will range from $2.50 to $20.00 for a dessert sampler. Debit and Credit cards Accepted!

Moving Together Children's Dance Foundation
2019-04-26 09:30 - 10:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
For infants, age 6 weeks to crawling, and a grown up.
This is the perfect activity for a new baby and their favorite grown up.
Bring your infant to enjoy creative play that supports your little one in
reaching developmental milestones through sensory stimulation, movement, and
live music.

Birmingham Homeschool Fair and Convention
2019-04-26 09:00 - 19:00 | Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Galleria Circle, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
We are excited and eager to announce the Birmingham Homeschool Fair & Convention that is coming THIS April.
A collaboration of Birmingham Homeschoolers Community and CHEF of Alabama, this event will bring together 2 key elements:
♦ An exhibit hall full of resources, activities, and support for homeschooling families
♦ A convention of workshops and sessions featuring national and local speakers on subjects that will enhance the homeschool experience for families at all stages of homeschooling
Mark your calendars, join our Facebook event page, and watch for more information as we confirm speakers, settle the schedule, and fill the Exhibit Hall.

Bargain Bash
2019-04-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Bargain Bash, 2467 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham, 35224, United States
You and your friends will not want to miss the Bargain Carousel preview party, Bargain Bash. Please join the Junior League of Birmingham for an evening of exclusive access to all the merchandise that will be sold at Bargain Carousel. Enjoy fabulous food and tasty beverages from local businesses, incredible auction items and private shopping at bargain prices. This is your best opportunity to shop the best selection of merchandise as well as special auction items.
Tickets for Bargain Bash will be available on the Bargain Carousel website: bargaincarousel.net starting in mid-March.
All admission is at 6 p.m. and costs $40 per ticket. For every $40 ticket purchased to Bargain Bash provides necessities for 4 survivors of sexual violence through our partnership with The Crisis Center, 10 meals for homeless women and children through our partnership with Pathways, or diapers for one child in need for a month through the JLB’s Diaper Bank.

Kids Create: DIY Bird Feeder
2019-04-24 15:30 - 16:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(All Ages) Spring is here, and birds are coming out to play! Make a bird feeder for them to snack and rest on and watch them come back for more!

Birmingham Barons V. Jackson Generals
2019-04-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2019-04-23 19:05 - 22:00, 2019-04-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-04-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-04-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
A Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox since 1986, the Barons have been a staple in the Birmingham community since 1885.

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.

Farm Day at the Birmingham Zoo
2019-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Join us on Saturday, April 20 for our annual Farm Day at the Birmingham Zoo! The Junior League of Birmingham Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo and Alabama Wilds will be host to activities and vendors from 10-2. Tractors, sheep shearing, weaving, and horseshoe-making demonstrations are just a few of the activities you’ll find around the Alabama Barn. Also, learn how farmers can be good neighbors to some of our local wildlife, including black bears and gopher tortoises. Event is free with admission.

Activities Schedule
10am-2pm

Farrier will be making horse shoes
Fiber Guild will be weaving wool
Various tables including

4-H youth group
Auburn Black Bear researcher Chris Seals
Alfa young farmers
Pollinators
Bats
Gopher Tortoise

Toddler Games including

Sheep shearing with shaving cream
Pin the tail on the piggy
Feed the pig
Pig herding

10am-11am
Sheep shearing demonstration in the CZ Barn
1pm-1:30pm
Goat painting demonstration in the CZ Barn

Hoppy Easter at CHOM!
2019-04-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Hoppy Easter at CHOM!
Saturday, April 20, 2019 9 – 4:30 pm
Craft an Easter Bunny Friend! Roll an Easter Egg!
Play Easter Bunny Hop! Build an Easter Egg Tower!

Tannehill Trade Days
2019-04-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Tannehill State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL, 35111
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. Rain or shine.

Day-Use Admission:
$5 Adults (12 years and older)
$4 Seniors (Ages 62 and older)
$3 Children (Ages 6-11)
ages 5 and under free
Tannehill Park is a day use park open 365 days a year. Park usage is generally limited to sunrise to sunset including holidays except for campground activities and receptions.

American Girl Mardi Gras Masquerade
2019-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(All Ages) Come celebrate Mardi Gras with Cecile and Marie Grace! We will share festive snacks and crafts while learning about the culture and history of New Orleans.

Kids Create: LEGO Club
2019-04-17 15:30 - 16:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(K-5 Grade) Get ready to use your creativity for our exciting building challenges!

Regions Tradition
2019-04-17 | Greystone Golf & Country Club, 4100 Greystone Drive, Hoover, 35242, United States
The 27thannual Regions Tradition returns to Greystone Golf & Country Club May 8-12. Join the excitement of the PGA TOUR Champions and experience the best of the Magic City’s entertainment: golf with football greats at the celebrity Pro-Am, get refreshed at the tournament’s social center The Watering Hole, and relive the glory days as The Black Jacket Symphony presents the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers album. Make lasting memories with family and friends while supporting a great cause as the primary beneficiary of the tournament is Children’s of Alabama.
