Local 2018
2018-06-16 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave South, Birmingham, AL, 35205
Once again, the Center is proud to present the fifth-annual LOCAL – a celebration of everything Alabama. Kick off your summer at our outdoor and family-friendly event. Shop your favorite Alabama farmers, artists and vendors while enjoying live performances by local musicians. All your favorite food trucks will be on site when it’s time for a bite to eat. LOCAL is the perfect event for everyone who loves to call this great state home!
Lineup For Local 2018:
Chelsey Whild
Kate and the Howlers
Banditos
Love Moor
If you are interested in becoming a LOCAL vendor, please email localvendors@uab.edu
Programs and times subject to change.

Birmingham Barons at Regions Field
2018-06-16 18:30 - 22:30, 2018-06-17 19:05 - 22:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
V. Chattanooga Lookouts
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.

Summer Camps 2018 at CHOM!
2018-06-18 09:30 - 2018-06-22 12:30
Summer Camps 2018 at CHOM!
​STEM Fun plus CHOM Play!
“C.S.I. CHOM” June 18 – 22 • 9:30am – 12:30pm • $175
It’s Child Science Investigator week! Crime soars in the summer heat. Campers solve CHOM’s Crime of the Summer as they Dust it! Bag it! Detect it! and Prove it! On Friday they’ll Solve it!

Gene Cordova, Ventriloquist
2018-06-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2018-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Come see Gene Cordova’s unique blend of comedic storytelling and puppetry! All ages. No registration.

Telescopes, Planets and Stars, Oh My!
2018-06-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Weather permitting, we will then head outside for a “star party”, where we will use what we have learned to get a good look at the moon, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Albireo (a blue/green double star), and Epsilon Lyra (a double-double star). Bring your own telescope, use one of the library telescopes, or peer into Dr. Gauntt’s 10″ newtonian reflector!

Free, no registration required.
We encourage you to bring your own telescope.

Bubble Pop Rock and Roll Soda Shop at Homewood Library
2018-06-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Ms. Kit is back with another fantastic bubble show full of music and fun!

Girls Who Code
2018-06-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
This national club is geared towards empowering girls in computer science fields. Open to girls 4th grade and up.

Throwback Pricing at McWane
2018-06-20 09:00 - 17:00 | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
As a special offer to our visitors this year, on the 20th of every month, we will THROW BACK the prices, meaning admission to McWane will be the same price as what it was when we opened 20 years ago in 1998. Pretty cool, right? Adventure Halls Kids: $6 | Adults: $7 | Senior: $6 Combo Ticket Kids: $9 | Adults: $10 | Seniors: $9

Mt Laurel Gene Cordova Ventriloquist
2018-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Everyone will laugh and learn as Gene uses his unique talents that include Ventriloquism, Puppetry, Comedy Magic, Storytelling, Balloon Antics and LOTS of Audience Participation. This program will be held at the Double Oak Community Church Cafe. Registration required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Mt Laurel Library

Mt Laurel Tween Carnivorous Plants
2018-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Feed Me! Myers Plants and Pottery will bring you your own carnivorous plant, explain all of its gross and unique qualities and teach you how to take care of it. Tweens Only (ages 8-12) Registration required Sponsored by The Friends of the Mt Laurel Library

Midsummer Celebration at Homewood Library
2018-06-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Celebrate the summer solstice with us by making crafts and snacks that beat the summer heat!

National Rat Catcher's Day at CHOM!
2018-06-23 09:30 - 16:30
National Rat Catcher’s Day at CHOM!
Saturday, June 23, 2018
9 am – 4:30 pm
Help! CHOM has been invaded…by RATS! (not really)
Help us CATCH all the rats, then CASH them in for Prizes!
All activities included in admission!

Storytime and Activities Featuring Jurassic Park Little Golden Book
2018-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
Introduce little ones to the world of Jurassic Park. This action-packed (and age-appropriate) title is great for dinosaur lovers, both new and old. Activities to follow.

All Ages Lego Competition
2018-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Use your own bricks to make an original (not from a kit) creation to be judged by our all-star judges. Registration required. View a rules and information sheet on our website. For more information, read rules and guidelines here. Lego Competition FAQ’s.

Animal Tales
2018-06-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Features live, exotic wildlife from all over the world. All ages. No registration. Sponsored by Shelby Pediatric Dentistry.

Animal Tales Born to be Wild
2018-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Why do animals make so make so many different types of sounds? This program explores these sounds and what they mean. It will feature a variety of exotic wildlife from all over the globe that will demonstrate for you their unique vocal abilities. This program will be held at the Double Oak Community Church Cafe. Registration required Sponsored by La Paz

Dance Party at Homewood Library
2018-06-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Do you love to dance? Then join us for an afternoon of music and dancing fun with scarves, bean bags, egg shakers, and more!

Sensory Storytime
2018-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Libraryflix at Homewood Public Library
2018-06-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
In this 1995 movie, a magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter and Judy Shepherd. While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish, who’s been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades. If they win, the kids can free Alan for good — but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos!
Great for families!

Pajama Storytime
2018-06-28 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.

Birmingham Barons at Regions Field
2018-06-28 19:05 - 22:00, 2018-06-30 18:30 - 22:30, 2018-07-01 15:00 - 19:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
V. Jackson Generals
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.

Birmingham Zoo Animal Show
2018-06-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Learn all about some of our local creatures at the Birmingham Zoo as they visit us at the library!

Storytime and Activities Featuring Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate
2018-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
Before he was the beloved Pete the Cat, he was Pete the Kitty! Join Pete on a cat-tastic playdate as he learns a lesson about sharing with his friend, Grumpy Toad. Activities to follow.

Mt Laurel Lego Club
2018-06-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 11:00 and 1:00 to build spectacular creations which will be displayed in the library. All Ages.

Tannehill Independence Day Festival
2018-06-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Tannehill State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL, 35111
Carnival games, kids activities, live music and more.

Additional charges for special activities.
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
