Birmingham Bulls Hockey
2020-01-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Pelham Civic Center and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham, 35124, United States
V. Knoxville
As You Walk Through the Door, Your Hearts Starts Pumping! The irresistible lure of HOCKEY and the buzz of a packed house causes your ADRENALIN to surge. The music is PUMPING, the lights fade and the smoke swirls – and that’s just the beginning. Monster hits, UNBELIEVABLE GOALS and in-your-face hockey keeps you on the edge of your seat. The action is NON-STOP! With heart pounding music, contests, and the prospect of catching a fantastic FREE SOUVENIR, what are you waiting for? Build your team’s SPIRIT by sharing in ours. It’s an EXPERIENCE to remember.

Free Tinkergarten Trial Classes
2020-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | McCallum Park, 3332 Rosemary Lane, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Join us as we paint the winter sky during this free, fun, family Tinkergarten event!
Tinkergarten is a research-based program designed to help kids develop and get ready for school and life through outdoor, play-based learning activities. To the kids, it’s a chance to connect with nature, wonder and solve problems, move their bodies, make friends and have fun. For adults, it’s a chance to connect with like-minded parents and learn creative and effective ways to play and learn with our kids.
It’s all based on best practices and the science of early learning, and it’s happening in all but one state in the country. And now it’s in Birmingham!

Mt Laurel Puppet Tales
2020-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
A storytime filled with puppet fun! Watch stories and songs come alive through puppets and make a small puppet to take. Suited for ages 2-5. Registration required.

Preschool Kitchen Science: Snowy Science
2020-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Let it snow with some snowy science with Ms. Jan! Preschool Ages 3-5. Registration required.

Kid's Craft
2020-01-21 15:15 - 16:00 | Parnell Memorial Library, 277 Park Drive, Montevallo, 35115, United States
Join us for a hands-on craft, perfect for kids in elementary school. Call the library to register.

DisneyNature Penguins
2020-01-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Just in time for World Penguin Day

Disneynature’s all-new feature film Penguins is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family.

Kids Create: Slime Lab
2020-01-22 15:30 - 16:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(K-5 Grade) Join us for an afternoon of ooze and goo in our Slime Lab!

Mt Laurel Squirrel Craft
2020-01-23 16:00 - 16:30 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Don’t be scared to come by the library for a nutty squirrel story, craft and snack. All ages.

Playdoh club
2020-01-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Parnell Memorial Library, 277 Park Drive, Montevallo, 35115, United States
You bring the creativity, we’ll bring the playdough! Free, no registration required.

Chinese New Year at CHOM!
2020-01-25 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Chinese New Year at CHOM!
Saturday, January 24, 2020 9 – 4:30 pm
Ring in the “Year of the Rat” with CHOM,
As we celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Make a paper drum!
Design a Chinese Fan!
Create a tangerine rat!
All activities included with admission!

Mt Laurel LEGO Club
2020-01-25 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.

Birmingham Bulls Hockey
2020-01-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Pelham Civic Center and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham, 35124, United States
V. Hunstville
As You Walk Through the Door, Your Hearts Starts Pumping! The irresistible lure of HOCKEY and the buzz of a packed house causes your ADRENALIN to surge. The music is PUMPING, the lights fade and the smoke swirls – and that’s just the beginning. Monster hits, UNBELIEVABLE GOALS and in-your-face hockey keeps you on the edge of your seat. The action is NON-STOP! With heart pounding music, contests, and the prospect of catching a fantastic FREE SOUVENIR, what are you waiting for? Build your team’s SPIRIT by sharing in ours. It’s an EXPERIENCE to remember.

Homeschool STEAM Club
2020-01-27 10:00 - 10:45 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(K-5 Grade) Fizz, Boom, Bang! Time for Superhero Science. Experiments will be presented for super strength, flight, and the benefits of chemistry knowledge.

Garden Gates: Dream Gardens
2020-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Plan your dream garden for Spring and Summer with Ms. Carol using colorful plant catalogs! Registration opens 2 weeks before start date. Designed for Ages 5+. Registration is required.

Puppet Tales
2020-01-28 10:30 - 11:15 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
A new storytime filled with puppet fun! Watch stories and songs come alive through puppets and make a small puppet to take! Registration will begin two weeks prior to program date.
Designed for ages 2-5. Registration required.

Tween Social Justice Book Club
2020-01-28 15:45 - 16:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
4-7 Grade) January’s book is Ghost by Jason Reynolds. In this series-starter, Castle -Ghost- Cranshaw is an African American young man with a proclivity for getting into trouble, fighting, and running, stemming from an incident with his now-imprisoned father. When Ghost impulsively races and bests the citywide track team’s fastest sprinter, the coach sees potential in the seventh grader.

Kids Create: Sewing Circle
2020-01-29 15:30 - 16:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(K-5 Grade) Make a cool sewing project with simple stitches!

Rapunzel & the Rabbit
2020-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Birmingham Children’s Theatre, 2130 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, 35203
RAPUNZEL AND THE RABBIT
WRITTEN BY JEAN PIERCE MUSIC BY JAY TUMMINELLO
DIRECTED BY PATRICIA YATES
Stolen from her parents and locked away in a tower, Rapunzel longingly watches the world pass by hour after hour. One day she befriends a rabbit so clever; he vows to find help to free her forever. Their hopes of a rescue may be closer than it seems, as a brave prince seeks out the tower to find the girl of his dreams. Join us for this light-hearted tale of bravery and adventure!
FEBRUARY 1ST, 8TH* & 15TH
SHOWS AT 10AM & 12PM
Recommended for ages 2 – 7
Approximate Time: 45 minutes
*Saturday, February 8th at 12:00pm is our Sensory Friendly performance.

Winter Wake Up Hibernation Celebration at the Birmingham Zoo
2020-02-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating Groundhog Day in a new way this year! Join the Zoo on Sunday, February 2 from 9:00am until 2:00pm for Winter Wake-Up: A Hibernation Celebration. Guests will be treated to the first Wildlife Show of the year at the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Wildlife Stage featuring some of your favorite Zoo Ambassador animals.
Due to the Zoo’s resident groundhog Birmingham Bill going through hibernation, one of the Zoo’s Ambassador owls will be predicting this year’s weather outcome. After the Wildlife Show, guests will have the opportunity to interact with various animal education stations throughout the Zoo and listen to Keeper Chats about the different animals that hibernate. Come learn about Groundhog Day traditions from all over the world and find out if we’ll have six more weeks of winter!
The Zoo’s weather prediction will start at 10:00am and Keeper Chats will be held until 2:00pm. *Winter Wake-Up is a rain or shine event and festivities are included with the purchase of Zoo admission for the day.
TIME
9:00am – 2:00pm / Prediction at 10:00am
SCHEDULE
9am-10am: Activities
10am-10:30am: Wildlife Show and Weather Prediction
10:30am: Animal Photo Opportunity
10:30am – 2:00pm: Education Stations & Keeper Chats throughout the Zoo

Homeschool Day at McWane
2020-02-03 10:00 - 17:00 | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Is your child a home school student looking for a fun and educational way to spend the day? Plan a trip to McWane Science Center on Home School Day! There will be special programs, live science demonstrations, and a discounted ticket price: FREE for homeschool parents, $7 for kids, and $6 for accompanying adults.

Breakerspace
2020-02-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Parnell Memorial Library, 277 Park Drive, Montevallo, 35115, United States
Take apart old computers, put something new together – no expertise required! We’ll provide the retired tech, you bring the creativity. Grades 5 – 12.

Blippi Live
2020-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | BJCC Concert Hall, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Stevin John is the creator of Blippi and acts as the writer and creative force behind the Blippi character. Now that Blippi has evolved as a character he is excited that a dynamic stage performer has been cast as Blippi to entertain and thrill audiences across all of the tour

Storytime with Mr. Mac
2020-02-05 09:15 - 10:00 | Parnell Memorial Library, 277 Park Drive, Montevallo, 35115, United States
Stories and songs for kids and their caregivers, featuring Mr. Mac! Free, no registration required.

Family Play Group
2020-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Parnell Memorial Library, 277 Park Drive, Montevallo, 35115, United States
Drop by for a fun time and a chance to play with friends and all our toddler toys. Open to children from birth-5 years accompanied by caregivers.

LIFT at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
2020-02-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills Library, AL, 35216
Join fellow preschoolers and their caregivers for social play with tents, tunnels and more.

Book Babies at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
2020-02-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills Library, AL, 35216
Ms. Lisa introduces babies birth to 18 months to the joys of storytime with special lap-sit programs.

Baby Tales at North Shelby Library
2020-02-06 10:30 - 11:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
A special story program just for babies (birth to 18 months) and a caregiver. Stories, fingerplays, and music provide interaction for the babies and time for caregivers to talk and share with each other.

For ages birth to 18 months and a caregiver only. No registration required.

Open Maker Lab
2020-02-06 15:30 - 19:30 | Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills Library, AL, 35216
Whether you need to do some 3D printing, vinyl cutting, or just work on an art project, the Makerspace will be open so you can MAKE it.

Code Club
2020-02-06 15:45 - 16:45 | Parnell Memorial Library, 277 Park Drive, Montevallo, 35115, United States
Learn to code at the library! Bring your laptop or call to reserve one of ours. No experience necessary. For grades 6 – 12.

Pajama Storytime at North Shelby Library
2020-02-06 18:30 - 19:15 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Come in your PJs, have some cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales.

Suited for ages 3 and up. No Registration Required.
