Birmingham Mommy

Gardendale Magnolia Festival
2019-04-26 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, Gardendale, AL, 35071
We call the festival The Total Family Experience because it provides activities and entertainment for all ages in a family-friendly environment. Children can enjoy the carnival experience, ride ponies, and take free art classes while mom can get her shopping fix with 150+ arts and crafts/business booths. Dad can enjoy the Classic Car Show and grandparents will tap their foot to the beat of blue grass bands as well as other genres on three stages of live entertainment. The whole family will enjoy the Pooch Parade, eating contests, and satisfy their appetites with fried Oreos, funnel cake, shrimp poboys, Philly cheese steaks, kettlecorn, Cajun pistolettes, or sip on a tall glass of fresh squeezed lemonade. Proceeds benefit college scholarships for local high school seniors. Our 5K Race will help Magic Moments grant a wish for a child with a chronically illness.
Free admission. Carnival armbands, Ponies, petting zoo extra.

Bargain Carousel
2019-04-27 08:00 - 2019-04-28 18:00 | Bargain Carousel Locaton, 2467 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, 35224, United States
Junior League Of Birmingham’s Bargain Carousel is back.
A 1000-family garage sale, Bargain Carousel has been labeled the “largest garage sale in Birmingham.” Through member donations, Bargain Carousel provides shoppers with quality items, including many of life’s necessities, at very affordable prices. Over 5,000 shoppers In return, proceeds are returned directly to the Birmingham community through the Community Projects the JLB supports. Over 100,000 items for sale.
Bargain Carousel takes place on Saturday, April 27: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 28th: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets for Saturday admission go on sale Friday, April 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Bargain Carousel space. These are not available online as they are sold in order, allowing for shoppers to enter in ticket number order on Saturday morning.
The cost is $10 for Saturday entry between 8 a.m. and noon and $5 from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. On Sunday, admission is free and all items are half price.
Although Sunday admission is free, JBL would appreciate donations of diapers and/or wipes to help support the JLB Diaper Bank

CHOM'S Day of Play !
2019-04-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
CHOM’S Day of Play!
Saturday, April 27, 2019 9-4:30 pm
Build with LEGOS and DUPLOS!
Play Wii Games! Race Toy Cars!

Touch-A-Truck at Vestavia Hills Baptist
2019-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Vestavia Hills Baptist Church, 2600 Vestavia Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35216
Climb, Explore and discover your favorite thing on wheels!
Touch A Truck returns to Vestavia Hills Baptist Church on Saturday, April 27th! Invite your friends to this free event. Get ready to explore trucks, do crafts, decorate cookies, and more! Face painting, too!
The bright pink Doodles truck, full of yummy treats to purchase, will be at Touch A Truck!
Roger Day will perform at 11am

Baby and Me Storytime
2019-04-27 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Birth-12 Months) Join Ms. Mary for an educational and engaging storytime filled with songs, fingerplays, board books, and stories.

Mt Laurel LEGO Club
2019-04-27 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.

Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival
2019-04-27 12:00 - 20:00 | DeBardeleben Park, 1623 Second Avenue North, Bessemer, AL, 35020
Barbecue and Blues are a great combination so start planning for the 10th Annual Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival set for Saturday, April 27th, 2019. The event will combine the best of blues music and legendary Bob Sykes Bbq at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama from 12-8pm. Gates open at 11am. You can expect to hear talented award winning local and national blues musicians. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and set-up your spot for the day.
General admission tickets can be purchased at www.bobsykesblues.com or visit Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant. The festival will give a portion of the proceeds to Red Mountain Grace that provides apartments to patients receiving long term medical care at hospitals throughout the city of Birmingham. Since 2010, the festival has provided funding for local charities including Children’s of Alabama, Bessemer Education Enhancement Foundation, Clay House, Hands On Birmingham, Ady’s Army and Latch and Live Foundation.

12th Annual Duck Derby presented by CHOM!
2019-04-28 13:00 - 16:00 | River Walk, 1901 Jack Warner Pkwy., Tuscaloosa, 35401, United States
12th Annual Duck Derby
The Duck are Coming!
Sunday, April 28, 2019 1-4 pm
1901 Jack Warner Pkwy. (across from River Market)
NEW LOCATION! * Family Fun for ALL Ages!
MORE INFLATABLES! MORE OUTDOOR GAMES!
“DUCK PICK” MONEY WINS & EVENT PRIZES!
MUSIC & DANCE!
$10 Duck Derby Ticket = FUN!
Buy tickets at CHOM, Online, or at the event!
Proceeds support programs for children at CHOM!

Unidos Leemos Family Night
2019-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Stories, songs and crafts for Latino parents and children! Meet our friends from the Literacy Council of Central Alabama and take home a free picture book.

STEM Day at the Zoo
2019-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
See the Zoo in a whole new way! Our STEM Day will engage guests in showing how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are used in daily operations here at the Zoo. The event hosts various STEM stations throughout the Zoo, where guests can participate in our STEM Passport activity. **Event is free with Zoo admission.**

Preschool Playtime at Homewood Library
2019-05-02 10:30 - 11:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Preschool) Join us for a morning of imaginative play with your child!

Sensory Storytime at Homewood Library
2019-05-03 09:30 - 10:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Preschool) Join Ms. Laura for books, songs, and activities that stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere. Register online.

Sensory Play Day at Homewood Library
2019-05-03 10:30 - 11:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Preschool) Join us for multiple stations and activities that will stimulate the senses and promote learning in a sensory-inclusive atmosphere.

Food Truck Friday
2019-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Summit Shopping Center, 214 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, 35243
Join us at The Summit for Food Truck Friday on May 3rd! Find all the vendors located near Swoozie’s and Sephora! Don’t forget pups are welcome, too!
Foodies will enjoy:
Broad Street Peaux Boys
Corry’s Food Truck
Ivory LeShore’s Gourmet Puddings
Nuzzi Gelato
Hollywood Feed -treats for your pups!
Live music from:
Lake Martin Saxman – Tommy G

Star Wars Day at CHOM!
2019-05-04 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Star Wars Day at CHOM!
“May the 4th Be With You!”
Saturday, May 4, 2019 9 am – 4:30 pm
Design a Droid!
Have a Lightsaber Battle!
Adopt a Wookie!

1818 Farms Yoga Retreat
2019-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | 1818 Farms, 24889 Lauderdale Street, Mooresville, Alabama, 35649, Select a Country:
A spring yoga retreat where you will spend the day focusing on wellness and self-nurturing. Hosted at 1818 Farms, attendees will participate in three different yoga classes (Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and a Breathe Meditation) all taught by yoga instructor Cathy Lighton. These classes will be spread out during the day. Chef Jakob Reed from Huntsville, AL, will lead an engaging and informative cooking demonstration of healthy dishes, including vegan and paleo options. After the cooking demonstration, a three course lunch will be served. In the afternoon, Natasha McCrary, will lead an interactive make and take session where participants will plant a decorative succulent cup and discuss care and prorogation tips. Participants will also spend time meeting our new lambs and the farm family of 1818 Farms.

SHIPT Yoga On The Green
2019-05-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Greystone Golf & Country Club, 4100 Greystone Drive, Hoover, 35242, United States
Come for the yoga and namaste for the wine! Enjoy a lovely evening of fitness and fellowship outdoors featuring music by DJ Rusty Russell, door prizes, appetizers and drinks. Reserve your spot with a $10 donation and receive two free tickets ($50 value) to the Regions Tradition. Salute the sun and kick off the Regions Tradition with an inclusive community event benefitting Children’s of Alabama.

Home School Day at McWane
2019-05-06 09:00 - 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 (first Monday of each month)! There will be special programs, live science demonstrations, and a discounted ticket price: FREE for home school parents, $7 for kids, and $6 for accompanying adults.

Wee Ones at Homewood Library
2019-05-07 09:30 - 10:00 | Homewood Public Library, Select a Country:
(Ages 0-3) Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Regions Tradition
2019-05-08 - 2019-05-12 | Greystone Golf & Country Club, 4100 Greystone Drive, Hoover, 35242, United States
The 27thannual Regions Tradition returns to Greystone Golf & Country Club May 8-12. Join the excitement of the PGA TOUR Champions and experience the best of the Magic City’s entertainment: golf with football greats at the celebrity Pro-Am, get refreshed at the tournament’s social center The Watering Hole, and relive the glory days as The Black Jacket Symphony presents the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers album. Make lasting memories with family and friends while supporting a great cause as the primary beneficiary of the tournament is Children’s of Alabama.

Move and Groove Story Time at Homewood Library
2019-05-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
(Preschool) Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime filled with dance, yoga and fun.

Preschool Playtime at Homewood Library
2019-05-09 10:30 - 11:15 | Homewood Public Library, Select a Country:

Homestead Hollow Arts & Crafts Festival
2019-05-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Homestead Hollow, 1190 Murphees Valley Rd, Springville, AL, 35146
Homestead Hollow festivals feature unique – one of a kind – hand made, hand decorated arts and crafts. We have added antique/vintage goods to our festivals. Talk to our pioneer demonstrators of the old time days- see wood carving, blacksmithing, soap making, wood stove cooking, quilting, and whiskey making at our original working still, tour our original cabins as they were built by the early settlers. Visit the apiarist and learn about bee keeping. Relax by one of our many streams and listen to live local entertainment all day. Enjoy great food from our food court, bbq, funnel cakes, fried pies, ice cream, beans, greens, footlong corn dogs and so much more! Children’s activities: wagon rides, bunjy jump, moonwalk, face painting 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.

Adults – $8 ~ Children (ages 3 to 12) – $4
Children (ages 2 and under) – Free.
Free Parking. NO PETS ALLOWED.
Homestead Hollow is located in Springville, Alabama, just 2 miles off I-59, exit 154. 27 acres of parking and our golf cart shuttles make it easy to park, get to the entrance and start having fun immediately.

1818 Farms Open Farm Days FREE
2019-05-11 08:30 - 11:00 | 1818 Farms, 24889 Lauderdale Street, Mooresville, Alabama, 35649, Select a Country:
Come and meet all of the animal friends and visit the 1818 Farms Flower Truck! For a few select Saturdays this year, 1818 Farms will be open to the public, free of charge. You will be able to walk the grounds, see the animals, view the flower garden up close, shop for your favorite 1818 Farms products, and meet Natasha McCrary. The 1818 Farms Flower Truck will be on site and flowers will be available for sale.

Mother's Day Weekend at the Birmingham Zoo
2019-05-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
In recognition of Mother’s Day, during the weekend of May 11 and 12, every paying adult admission will receive one FREE child’s admission to the Birmingham Zoo! Create memories that will last a lifetime at the Birmingham Zoo this Mother’s Day.

One (1) FREE Child’s admission with the purchase of one (1) Adult admission.
*This offer is exclusive for Mother’s Day Weekend only. Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or coupons.
**Please note, the Zoo will close at 3pm on Saturday, May 11

Mother's Day Celebration at CHOM!
2019-05-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Mother’s Day Celebration at CHOM!
Saturday, May 11, 2019 9 am – 4:30 pm
Make a Card!
All about Mom Activity!
Play our Animal Mommies Matching Game!

Mt Laurel Crafty Saturday
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Mt Laurel Library, 111 Olmsted St, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Drop in to make a craft at the library. All ages with parent help. Registration is not required but supplies are limited.

Working Dog Day at McWane
2019-05-11 10:00 - 18:00 | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Come meet and celebrate local working dogs; see our newest IMAX film, ‘Superpower Dogs’, which showcases the accomplishments of dogs with jobs.

Alabama Wildlife Center Baby Bird Shower
2019-05-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Oak mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, 35214
You’re invited! How tweet it is; we’re expecting! Approximately 1,000 baby birds will arrive at the Alabama Wildlife Center this year. Come join in the fun and help AWC prepare for baby bird season. Meet live raptors, enjoy cake & refreshments, baby bird videos, fun children’s activities, tour bird nursery & aviaries, and bring a gift for the babies. See AWC website & Facebook page for Baby Bird Wish List, updates & details: awrc.org. Free after paid admission to Oak Mountain State Park.

Free after paid admission to Oak Mountain State Park
adults: $5
children 4-11 and seniors 62+: $2
children age 3 and under: free

Free Family Day at ArtPlay: Fun in the Garden
2019-05-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Art play, 1006 19th Street South, Birmingham, Al, 35205
Get your hands dirty with some springtime fun! Help us bring out the art of nature with activities, games and live music!

No RSVP required, just show up! For questions or more information, please call 205-975-4769
