Sensory Storytime at Hoover Library
2018-09-20 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Hoover Public Library, 200 Municiple Drive, Hoover, AL, 35216
For children with autism or other sensory challenges.

Designed for children with autism or other sensory challenges. Ages 2-6. Call 444-7830 to register.

Homeschool Hour: Homewood Police K9 Unit
2018-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(K-12 grade) Learn how the Homewood Police Department works with K9 dogs to fight crime! Register online.

Come Play at CHOM with Big AL!
2018-09-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Come Play at CHOM with Big AL!
Thursday, September 20, 2018 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Get ready for Elephant Appreciation Day by hanging out
with everybody’s favorite elephant! Bring your camera!

SNaP
2018-09-20 15:30 - 17:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Movie & Popcorn
The Greatest Showman 3:30-5:15

Brookwood Live
2018-09-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Brookwood Village, 780 Brookwood vlg, Birmingham, AL, 35209, United States
Our Brookwood Live fall concert series returns for three Thursday nights in September. Join us for the second night of the concert series, taking place on Thursday, September 20 from 5-9 PM. Enjoy live music from M-80’s, the most authentic 1980s pop and rock tribute band you’ll ever hear. Artists like Michael Jackson, The Go-Gos, Bon Jovi, Prince, and Madonna make up the best soundtrack from the 80’s generation. Every song they play is an instant recognizable hit that is sure to get you on the dance floor!
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 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 second night of the Brookwood Live fall concert series!

An American Girl Night with Luciana
2018-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
all ages) Reach for the stars with Girl of the Year 2018, Luciana Vega! Bring your favorite doll for a night of science inspired fun.

Bookmania
2018-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Bookmania: Percy Jackson Edition
Read the Percy Jackson book of the month, then come geek out about it over pizza.
This month we’re discussing The Lightning Thief.

PJ Storytime at North Shelby
2018-09-20 18:30 - 19:15 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Come in your PJs, have milk and cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales. Suited for ages 3 and up. No Registration Required.

Mt Laurel Toddler Tales
2018-09-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans and their caregiver. Registration begins two weeks prior to each storytime. Ages 36 months and younger.

Mt Laurel Storytime
2018-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Stories, music, and more for every member of the family. All ages. No registration required.

Rocket Day on the Samford Quad
2018-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Homewood, AL, 35209
Join us as we launch 3D modeled and printed rockets in the Samford Quad.
This event is free and open to the public!

Head Over Teal 5K/10K Family Fall Festival
2018-09-22 07:00 - 12:00 | AL
The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation presents its 9th Annual Head Over Teal Race Day and Fall Festival. Our 10K and 5K courses are people- and pet-friendly and it’s a wonderful journey through the beautiful neighborhoods at the Hoover Preserve. Walk or run your way to the finish line! Onsite registration on race day begins at 7:00 a.m. and the race begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp! You and your family can join in the free fall festival fun after the race, even if you choose not to participate in our 5K or 10K event. These activities include food, live music, vendors, a fun photo booth, inflatables, face painting, pumpkin decorating and more. The fun on the lawn at the Preserve Town Hall begins at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until noon. Online registration is available by visiting www.ThinkOfLaura.org/HeadOverTeal and following the links. Discounted prices are available for all who register before September 9, 2018. Participants and supporters can set up a team or individual fundraising page or donate through the LCBF web site.

National Elephant Appreciation Day 2018 at CHOM!
2018-09-22 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, 35401, United States
National Elephant Appreciation Day 2018 at CHOM!
Saturday, September 22, 2018 9-4:30 pm
Did you know that there are two species of elephants living on Earth today?
Come learn about the world’s largest living land mammal and what you can do to
help conservation efforts through games, crafts, and more!

Kids: Art 101
2018-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
