Birmingham Mommy

Boo at the Zoo
2017-10-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2017-10-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2017-10-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 12 nights of Boo at the Zoo. New this year, come experience the excitement of the all-new Red Mountain Theatre Ghost Tour and Hayride* beginning at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter, and enjoy free games, strolling characters, Ghoul School, storytelling and inflatables on the new Henley Park event lawn.
Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide, jump on the Eerie Express Pirate Train, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the ghost rollers, take a spin on the Scarousel, collect candy on Trick-or-Treat Lane and SO much more! Enjoy live music every night by Feel the Beat Entertainment as you boogie at the Monster Mash dance party under the Safari Peak. Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss!
*requires additional ticket
NEW THIS YEAR! Purchase a Premium Parking Space for $10
Parking spaces must be purchased in advance. Guests must have printed parking pass in dashboard of car.
Members: $15 – Unlimited Rides and Admission
Members: $8 – Admission Only
Non-Members: $18 – Unlimited Rides and Admission
Non-Members: $10 – Admission Only
Hayride and Ghost Tour – $5 per person
Beer & wine available for purchase on Friday & Saturday ONLY
Skip the long lines and purchase your tickets in advance!

ICAN of Birmingham Kickoff
2017-10-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Train Smarter, 1105 Dunston Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
The Birmingham chapter of ICAN (the International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc.) is rebooting, and we want YOU to be a part of building a community of support for women in Birmingham and central Alabama! ICAN’s mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Refreshments will be provided, and babies in arms are welcome.

Halloween Spooktacular and Monster Mash Ball
2017-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Hands On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL
Carnival Games appropriate for multiple ages. Carnival Game tickets are available at: 50¢ each; 10 for $5; 25 for $10; $15 per unlimited play armband (good for 1 person). Games are located at exhibits and exhibits are not open for regular play during Spooktacular.
COSTUME + FOOD BANK ITEM = ADMISSION for each person! Yes, adults too!
BUY GAME TICKETS to PLAY for PRIZES! NEW Carnival Games & NEW Fun!
Music by DJ CHUCKIE!

Wee Ones Storytime
2017-10-17 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages 24 months and under.
second storytime at 10:30am

LEGO Club
2017-10-16 15:30 - 16:15 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for an exciting new building challenge each month. K-5th grade.

Preschool Playtime
2017-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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. For ages three and under. Daycare groups must call 332-6619 in advance to schedule time.

Shopkins Live!
2017-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
The grandest and cutest event of the year, Shopkins Live! The first ever Shopkins concert, where kids get to witness their favorite Shopkins and Shoppies characters up-close and see them perform live on stage! Shopkins Live is certainly the perfect kind of entertainment, creativity and fun, a musical show that is certainly not just for kids but also for those who are kids at heart. Kids get to see their favorite Shopkins webisodes turn into a real life production with a twist!
Each VIP Package includes: One (1) premium ticket in the first ten rows of the theatre One (1) meet and greet photo opportunity One (1) exclusive Shopkins Live! merchandise item One (1) exclusive Shopkins Live! VIP lanyard Access to an exclusive Shopkins Live! themed after-show party room, which includes fun activities for Shopkins fans.

Halloween Costume Night at Coyote Drive In
2017-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Coyote Drive In, 6200 Grand River Parkway, Leeds, AL, 35094
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTESTS and other Family-Friendly Activities from 530pm-730pm, before double feature Movies begin. “Corpse Bride” & “Addams Family” is a $3 Double Feature that also includes a Free Round of Mini Golf with every “Corpse Bride” / “Addams Family” Movie Ticket on October 14th Only.
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*Cash Prizes to all 9 Costume Contest Winners
*3 Costume Contest Age Groups: 4 & under, 5-11 & 12+
*3 Costume Categories in each Age Group: Scariest, Funniest &
Most Original/Creative

Members Only Night at the Birmingham Zoo
2017-10-14 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
October 14 is a new special Members Only Night where Zoo Members can experience Boo at the Zoo first and receive free admission!
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 12 nights of Boo at the Zoo. New this year, come experience the excitement of the all-new Red Mountain Theatre Ghost Tour and Hayride* beginning at the Kiwanis Giraffe Encounter, and enjoy free games, strolling characters, Ghoul School, storytelling and inflatables on the new Henley Park event lawn.
Be sure to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to ride the Spider Slide, jump on the Eerie Express Pirate Train, see a Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Show, ride the ghost rollers, take a spin on the Scarousel, collect candy on Trick-or-Treat Lane and SO much more! Enjoy live music every night by Feel the Beat Entertainment as you boogie at the Monster Mash dance party under the Safari Peak. Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss!
*requires additional ticket
NEW THIS YEAR! Purchase a Premium Parking Space for $10
Parking spaces must be purchased in advance. Guests must have printed parking pass in dashboard of car.
Hayride and Ghost Tour – $5 per person
Individual Ride Ticket – $4
Ride Wristband (available at the Zoo) – $7
Family Plus Memberships receive free rides!
Beer & wine available for purchase on Friday & Saturday ONLY
Skip the long lines and purchase your tickets in advance!

Birmingham Oktoberfest
2017-10-14 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Caldwell Park, 26th Street South and Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35205
Put on your lederhosen and join us for Birmingham’s biggest German-themed party, Birmingham Oktoberfest! On Saturday, October 14th enjoy a variety of deliciously cold beers, German food, live music, and a variety of games and activities!
General Admission Tickets Include:
• Souvenir 22oz Beer Stein
• (1) Complimentary Beer
VIP Tickets Include:
• Souvenir 22oz Beer Stein
• (4) Complimentary Beers
• (1) Meal Voucher
• Commemorative Birmingham Oktoberfest T-shirt

Noccalula Falls Halloween Super Bash
2017-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Noccalula Falls, 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL, 35904
The City of Gadsden Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 6th annual Halloween Super Bash at Noccalula Falls Park on Saturday, October 14th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden, AL 35904).
The Noccalula Falls Halloween Super Bash is a fearfully fun and family-friendly event! Break out your costumes, and come enjoy games, inflatables, balloon fun with Big Sam, trick-or-treating, vendors and more. In the true spirit of Halloween, Noccalula Falls Park will have classic fall activities like bobbing for apples, and a pumpkin toss. The regular Park attractions will also get holiday twists with Halloween themed stops at the petting zoo, train ride and other locations around the park.
The Halloween Super Bash event will last from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., but Noccalula Falls will remain open until 5 p.m. for guests who wish to tour the park.
Tickets for the event are $6.00 for adults and children ages 4 and up. Season passes are not valid for the Halloween Super Bash.
For more information or questions about the Halloween Super Bash, call Janet Tarrance at (256) 549-4658 or the Noccalula Falls Park office at (256) 549-4663.

Goblin Gala at CHOM
2017-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Children’s Hands On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL
Spooks and Goblins, and Bats Galore…
Come for treats, games, and a whole lot more!
All activities included in admission!

Heritage Festival at Jefferson Christian Academy
2017-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Jefferson Christian Academy, 1500 Heritage Place Drive, Irondale, AL, 35210
Families can enjoy a variety of entertainment such as carnival rides, huge inflatables, live music, arts and crafts vendors, informational booths, several food choices, great values in the silent auction, pony rides, games and more! This event is a great forum for crafters, small businesses and area retailers to have one-on-one exposure to all ages.

Mt Laurel Fall Festival
2017-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
The Mt Laurel Fall Festival has something for everyone, including shopping the many arts and crafts vendors and farmers in the Town Center; watching live music on the Bryson Square Stage; and savoring delicious eats at Birmingham food trucks. Browse handcrafted artwork, home décor items, jewelry, and pottery from local artisans and pick up fresh produce from participating farmers.The festival will extend to Mt Laurel’s beautiful Olmsted Park to allow for an expanded Kid’s Park area. Children of all ages will love the inflatables, face painting, and rides in the idyllic Olmsted Park. Admission is free to the Mt Laurel Fall Festival and will be held rain or shine.

Special Saturdays at the Birmingham Zoo
2017-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
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.
Classes are held the second Saturday of each month. 8 to 12 year old classes are held from 10am-11:30am. 13 to 18 year old classes are held from 1:30pm-3pm.
There is no charge for the Special Saturdays program. Space is limited to 10 students per class. Caregivers must attend all classes with participants to provide behavioral support and meet child-specific needs.
To apply to participate, complete this online registration form.

Harvest Festival Oak Mountain State Park
2017-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Oak mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, 35214
The festival will be held in the South Trailhead Field!
Parking will be available in the South Trailhead parking lot, Cedar Pavilion, and at the Playground parking lot! (Additional parking can be found on the side of Terrace Dr. from the field down to the beach parking lot.)
Saturday October 14, 9-2
Regular Park Entry Fees Taken at Gate. CASH ONLY at gate!
Ages 3 and Under- FREE
Age 4-11 are $2 each
Age 12-61 $5 each
Age 62 and Up- $2 each
Entrance Fees are Valid for the entire day! So come out and play, shop, learn, and then enjoy the park for the remainder of the day!

McWane After Dark: Mad Science
2017-10-13 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
McWane After Dark is back and ready to celebrate Friday the 13th with spine tingling science. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and enjoy the haunting sounds of our ghost DJ. Ghouls and gals will have a spooky-good time at this exclusive 21+ event where you can eat, drink, and be scary! What’s Halloween without a little MAD Science?
Admission includes access to three levels of McWane Adventure Halls, light snacks, MAD science interactive activities, photo booth, drink ticket (good for one signature drink), 3 cash bars, and free parking.
*parking subject to availability | deck closes at midnight
ACTIVITIES
“Zombie” Sheep Brain Dissection | 7:30 PM-9:30 PM | Level 3
Maze of Superstition | 7:30 PM-10:30 PM | Level 3
Witch’s Broom Highcycle Rides | 7:30 PM-10:30 PM | Level 2
Alchemy & Elixers | 7:30 PM-10:30 PM | Level 1
Halloween costume makeup by Aveda | 8:00 PM-10:00 PM | Level 1
Thriller Dancing | 8:00 PM-10:00 PM | Level 3
FrankenScience | 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:00 PM | Rushton Science Theater
Costume Contest | 9:00 PM-9:15 PM | Level 1
Photo Booth | All night | Level 1
Saws Food Truck | All night | Plaza
*Halloween costumes are encouraged but optional. If you are interested in participating in the costume contest, please arrive at the first floor staging area at 9:00pm for judging. Judging will be for Best Individual and Best Couple/Group.
Friday October 13, 2017 | 7 PM – 11 PM
$20 early bird: until 9/13 | $25 until 10/12 | $30 at door
21+ only

Liberty Park Live
2017-10-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Liberty Parkway Playground, 8000 Liberty Park, 35242
FREE EVENT!
Where: Lake Parkway Playground at Liberty Park
When: Every Thursday in October from 6pm-9pm
Live music | Free food | Family Friendly
-Golf cart friendly
-Bring your own coolers, blankets or chairs
-Parking and golf cart shuttles available at Liberty Park Middle School
-Golf cart parking available at the event
Note: Lake Parkway will be closed from 5:45pm until 9:15pm — From Hampden Place Circle to Reynolds Crest.

Family Night with Madcap Puppets
2017-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Jules and Vernes excellent adventure.
Dinner at 5:30, show at 6:00pm

Yoga In the Gardens
2017-10-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223
Enjoy this unique opportunity for healthy fun with the family in the gardens of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This energetic class will incorporate individual and partner yoga poses for strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus. Our garden inspired crafts will assist in cooling the mind and body. For ages 3 and up. Led by Annie Damsky.
Second Saturdays
March – October
$15 per class (child + 1 adult)
$5 for each additional family member

October 14 – TBD
This series will take place at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. There will be no Family Yoga in-studio on these dates. Rain or shine! We will move into a classroom if the weather calls for it.

Member Monday at McWane
2017-10-09 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
McWane Science Center opens its doors from 5 to 8 pm to its members for special FREE member-only programming.
Reserve your family’s spot today for Member Monday 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.

Hogwarts Academy
2017-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Think you have what it takes to survive the classes at Hogwarts? From Charms to the Defense of the Dark Arts, you will learn all you need to be an amazing wizard. Open to 6th-12th graders. Online registration required.

FREE!
Registration is required
http://homewood.libnet.info/event/244278

Read To Rover
2017-10-09 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is bringing some of their animal friends to the library so that you can practice your reading and storytelling skills. The animals will be available for adoption!

Hogwarts Express
2017-10-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us as we delve into a different Harry Potter book each month through crafts, snacks, and activities. In October, we will recreate fun from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. K-7th grade.

State-Wide Human Chain Against Domestic Violence
2017-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Dublin Park, 8324 Madison Pike, Madison, AL, 35758, United States
Be a link in the human chain against domestic violence & join AshaKiran, Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV), Crisis Services of North AL, Free 2 Be, HSV-Madison Co Human Trafficking Task Force, Victim Services of Cullman, Kelley’s Rainbow, Penelope House, The Lighthouse and 2nd Chance on October 8th 2PM – 3PM to make a stand against domestic violence! See where a human chain is taking place near YOU!
ACADV non-profit organizations throughout Alabama are working together in solidarity synchronizing human chain events to occur simultaneously across the state of Alabama in their own counties, on the same day, at the same time and repeat the same pledge making a stand against domestic violence – a truly positive and inspiring message to represent our state. Subsequently, our local citizens, social groups and non-profits present will link hands to form a human chain and together make the pledge to take a stand against domestic violence. These are FREE events and the public is welcome to join their diverse community organizations that have gathered to support and make a stand against domestic violence.
NEW THIS YEAR…AshaKiran Youth & Art Essay Contest: Domestic violence can happen to ANY person regardless of age, culture, religion, education, social class, sex or physical ability. We hope this contest will encourage students (10 – 18 years old) to strive to value and respect all people regardless of their skin color, their physical abilities or the language that they speak. In recognition of October’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, AshaKiran invites you to create artwork or write an essay for this year’s theme: ‘Why Culture Sensitivity Matters’ All submissions will be on display at the human chain.
#ALHumanChainAgainstDV

Pumpkin Patch Express at Heart Of Dixie
2017-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040
Board our vintage train for a beautiful autumn ride through the scenic forests of Shelby County. Lots of fun awaits at the Pumpkin Patch as you visit the Great Pumpkin, take a hayride, bounce in the inflatable bounce house, and participate in other family activities! Search our pumpkin patch to find your perfect pumpkin!
Upgrade to a caboose ticket or locomotive ticket for a memorable experience and get an up close look at railroad operations!
Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the Gift Shop and at the Pumpkin Patch for cash only.
Pumpkins can be purchased when you purchase your tickets online, the Calera Depot ticket window when you pick up your tickets, or on location at the Pumpkin Patch for cash only.
The Pumpkin Patch Express train ride lasts approximately 1 ½ hours including train ride and time at the Pumpkin Patch. 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!
Train Rides
Every Saturday and Sunday in October 2017!

Saturdays departing at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Sundays departing at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Ticket Pricing
Ages 12 and up – $17
Ages 2-11 – $14
Under 2 – Free
Ride in Caboose $25
Ride in locomotive $35
Infant Tickets
Children 0-24 months ride free of charge though required to sit in an adult’s lap at all times. When ordering your tickets, select “Coach Infant” for no additional charge. If you did not order an infant ticket with your initial order, notify the ticket agent upon your arrival at the Calera Depot that you have a child 0-24 months that will sit in your lap, and you will receive an infant ticket. For your safety, strollers and infant car seat carriers are not permitted aboard the train.

Alabama Fair at Oak Mountain
2017-10-08 12:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-07 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, 1000 Amphitheatre Drive, Pelham, AL, 35214
Attractions including: Royal Hanneford Circus, Pig Races, Thrill Shows, Petting zoo and more!
Live music by: Jack Russell’s Great White, Bellamy Brothers, Montey De Durango and more!
Admission:
Adults (13-59) : $10
Youth (5-12) : $5
Senior (60+) : $5
Military (With ID) : $5
Ride Passes – $25​
Discount Days:
$10 Tuesday (Unlimited Rides on Tuesday, October 3rd)
$2 Dollar Day (Rides are $2 each and various food concessions are $2 each on October 5th)
