Birmingham Mommy

Kids: Art 101
2018-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Immerse your child in a fun, creative process that introduces them to the world of art. Students will explore a range of art-making techniques, including drawing, painting, ceramics, and printmaking that are inspired by what is on display at the museum.
$20 for 2 classes, Season Pass $64
2 Saturdays a month

La Celebración presented by Abogados Centro Legal
2018-09-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Join the Zoo on Saturday, September 22 to celebrate the culture of Birmingham’s growing Hispanic and Latino community at La Celebración presented by Abogados Centro Legal! Animals of Central and South America will be featured through bilingual keeper chats, animal encounters, and other activities throughout the Zoo. Guests are invited to come and enjoy special enrichments for the animals, music and more! This event is in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, but also a welcoming event for all parts of the Birmingham community.

This rain or shine event is included in admission for Zoo guests and free to Zoo Members!

Online Admission:Adult: $17.00*, Senior (Ages 65+): $14.00*, And Child (Ages 2-12): $12.00*

Storytime All Stars: It's Fall Y'all
2018-09-22 10:30 - 11:15 | Hoover Public Library, 200 Municiple Drive, Hoover, AL, 35216
Saturday storytime

Miss Katie Jane celebrates the first day of fall with silly stories, songs, and a snack. All ages.

Family Storytime with Mr Mac.
2018-09-22 10:30 - 11:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Storytime for the whole family

Beyond Books, Rocking in my School Shoes with Pete the Cat
2018-09-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(all ages) Bring your own pair of rocking shoes and celebrate with Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes!

Superhero Express at Heart of Dixie Railroad
2018-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL, 35040
Trains and superheroes go hand-in-hand… It’s about time they get to ride a train that they won’t have to rescue!
Suit up – as a superhero or as a heroic difference-maker in your community – and assemble to ride the train alongside some of your favorite caped crusaders.
Enjoy time on the museum grounds before or after your train ride with a number of Local Heroes, including firefighters, police officers, military, rescue personnel, animal protection agencies, and more.

Teen Studio - The Science of Glass
2018-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Teens, this studio time is just for you! Get in touch with your creative side and discover a variety of processes and techniques along the way.

Vulcan Aftertunes
2018-09-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Vulcan Park, 1701 Valley View Drive , Birmingham, AL, 35209
Vulcan Park and Museum proudly presents the 14th annual Vulcan AfterTunes fall concert series. The 2018 event is presented by Vulcan Painters Inc. and will take place Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
Enjoy cool tunes, craft brews and sweet views with these up-and-coming artists as well as everyone’s favorite cast iron statue, Vulcan. Chill out on Birmingham’s front porch with your lawn chairs and blankets and bring the whole family out to enjoy some of the country’s best rising entertainers.
Gates open at 1:00 p.m.
DUQUETTE JOHNSTON at 3:00 p.m.
LOS COLOGNES at 4:00 p.m.
The series kicks off on Sept.23 featuring Los Colognes, a popular Nashville based indie buzz band with high energy and excellent songwriting. Recently releasing their new album “The Wave”, which breaks through the everyday confines of the pop song lyricism and has an full on take to storytelling within each song. This will mark their third time playing in Birmingham as they get much love when they play the ‘Ham. Birmingham native, Duquette Johnston, opens this first installment of the series with his own brand of roots-focused Americana music. With his new album, Rabbit Runs A Destiny, he shows how expansive and innovative it can be when you embrace home and yet are willing to leave it.
Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase and onsite food truck vendors will be accessible.
Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served.
No pets or outside alcohol allowed.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $12 IN ADVANCE + TAX; $15 AT THE GATE + TAX
Includes:

Admission to the concert, access to the Kids Zone, the Vulcan Center Museum, and Vulcan’s observation tower
Seating is first-come, first served and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets
Additional parking at Jefferson County Board of Education lot (2100 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209)

Shuttle service provided before and after concert

VIP TICKET: $25 + TAX
Includes:

Admission to the concert, access to the Kids Zone, the Vulcan Center Museum, and Vulcan’s observation tower
Additional parking at Jefferson County Board of Education lot (2100 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209)

Shuttle service provided before and after concert

Front row seating
Use of Vulcan Park and Museum stadium chair
Two drink tickets
One parking pass for exclusive parking onsite
20% OFF any purchase in Vulcan’s store, The Anvil

CHILD TICKET (AGES 5 AND UP): $5 + TAX
Includes:

Admission to the concert, access to the Kids Zone, the Vulcan Center Museum, and Vulcan’s observation tower

CHILDREN 4 & UNDER ARE FREE

Toddler Tales at Emmet O Neal Library
2018-09-24 09:30 - 10:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Stories, songs, finger plays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program, designed for active toddlers.
24-36 months with a caregiver

Toddler Tales at North Shelby
2018-09-24 10:00 - 10:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration required and opens 1 week before program.

Toddler Tales with Emmet O' Neal
2018-09-24 10:30 - 11:15 | AL

My Neighbor Tortoro
2018-09-24 15:30 - 16:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(all ages) This acclaimed animated tale follows two schoolgirls and their many adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.

Beauty and the Book Club
2018-09-24 18:00 - 18:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(all ages) Join us for a magical evening of books and writing inspired by one of our favorite fairy-tale princesses.

Together Time
2018-09-25 09:30 - 10:15, 2018-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Songs, stories, puppets, and more with Ms. NayNay – Birth to 4k

Sensory Storytime at North Shelby
2018-09-25 10:00 - 10:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
A snack-free storytime for children with special needs with caregiver support, featuring fun picture books and songs, along with fine and gross motor movement activities. Special supports like fidget toys are available to help children be successful. Registration required and opens 2 weeks before program.

Mt Laurel Picture Book Club
2018-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Celebrate Niño Wrestles the World with snacks and crafts. All ages welcome. Registration required.

Library Out Loud
2018-09-25 15:30 - 16:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
laugh out loud storytime for Kindergarten – 2nd grade

Hello Hedgie at North Shelby
2018-09-25 16:30 - 17:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Stop by to say hello to our pet hedgehog, Oliver! We’ll take him out of his cage and feed him a few treats while you watch. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Mother Goose Storytime
2018-09-26 09:30 - 10:15, 2018-09-26 10:30 - 11:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Stories, songs, and finger plays make up a lively 30 minute lap sit program designed especially for short attention spans. Birth to 4k

Drop in Craft
2018-09-26 10:00 - 18:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
It’s Johnny Appleseed Day! Stop by the Children’s Department any time today for a small craft while supplies last.

Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
2018-09-26 10:45 - 11:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Stories, puppets, and lots of music for every member of the family. All Ages. No Registration.

Hello Hedgie
2018-09-26 11:30 - 12:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242

Movers and Makers
2018-09-26 13:30 - 14:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Build cooperation, reading, and school readiness skills.
Registration required

MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL
2018-09-27 08:00 - 2018-09-29 21:00 | St. George Melkite Church, 425 16th Ave S, Birmingham, 35205, United States
Come Enjoy the Best Event in Birmingham!

Food, Music, Dancing, and Culture. Come see new things, and taste the great things we offer. The pastries will knock your socks off!

Booths and Events

Middle Eastern groceries from Nabeel’s Imported Food
Icons, Religious articles and Books for sale
Hand carved olive wood from the Holy Land will be on sale
Stained glass art by Mary Aiken
Live Arabic Band – Amin Sultan Fri & Sat 6pm- 10pm
Arabic Dancing performed by our youth nightly
Church Tours evenings Thurs and Fri and all day Sat

Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival
2018-09-27 10:30 - 21:00 | St George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL
It’s that time of year again for Saint George’s Middle Eastern Food Festival.
The festival offers a convenient drive-thru service between the hours of 11:00 a and 7:00 p. Lunch orders of $75.00 or more can be delivered to the downtown area on Thursday and Friday
Experience a wide variety of Middle Eastern food including baked Kibbee, Hummus, Baklawa and more!
Great food is not the only thing the Festival offers: Informative Church tours will be conducted daily until 8:00 PM; Live Entertainment presented on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening; Shopping with a wide variety of vendors include handmade crafts, Byzantine icons, olive wood artifacts from the Holy Land, and a church cookbook, “Our Favorite Recipes.”

Mt Laurel Tween Build a Bot
2018-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Tweens (8 to 12 years old) build their very own robot! These mini menacing machines are completely under your control – all you have to do is wind them up. Design your robot with crazy clay “skin” along with everything else! Registration is required.

Brookwood Live
2018-09-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Brookwood Village, 780 Brookwood vlg, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for the third and final night of our Brookwood Live fall concert series on Thursday, September 27 from 5-9 PM. Experience live music from The Lava Lamp Band, a premier 1970’s cover band blending a mix of seventies soul, funk, disco, and AM Gold hits with outstanding musical and vocal talents. Dressed in polyester, leisure suits, bell bottoms, and afros, The Lava Lamp Band helps the music to come to life and takes you back to the funkiest time in music history.
Shop local artist booths throughout Brookwood Village at Birmingham Art Crawl’s Thursday night pop-up. Delight in full-service dining from the restaurants on Village Lane, or bring your own lawn chair and grab a bite from one of our delectable dining options in the food court. Kids receive complimentary face painting and balloon art from Magic City Face Art, making Brookwood Live an entertaining evening of dancing and dining for all ages.
Come for the entertainment, stay for the shopping! Don’t miss out on the FINAL night of our Brookwood Live fall concert series!

Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival
2018-09-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Homestead Hollow, 1190 Murphees Valley Rd, Springville, AL, 35146
Homestead Hollow festivals feature 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.
Adults – $8 ~ Children (ages 3 to 12) – $4
Children (ages 2 and under) – Free.
Free Parking. NO PETS ALLOWED.
