Spring Break Storytime Homewood Library
2017-03-30 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for a special all ages storytime full of stories, songs, and bean bag shaking fun!

Birmingham Children's Theatre Presents Wake Up, Brother Bear!
2017-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Pinson Public Library, 4410 Main Street, Pinson, AL, 35126
The Birmingham Children’s Theatre will be bringing this show to the stage at the Rock School Center here in Pinson!
This free event is for all ages and open to the public. Registration is not required. The doors will open at 9:45.

The Day the Crayons Went on Vacation
2017-03-31 10:30 - 11:15 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
We’ve learned about the day the Crayons quit and the day they came back, but what do they like to do for vacation? Join the crayons for a colorful morning of crafts and activities.

Kori Bustard Day
2017-04-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
You’re invited to join the Birmingham Zoo for Kori Bustard Day on Saturday, April 1 from 10am-3pm. This day will be celebrating the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world. The Birmingham Zoo has one of the largest collections of Kori Bustards in the world and paves the way in chick raising techniques. Enjoy special Kori Bustard enrichments, a feeding, children’s activities and more! See below for a schedule of the day’s activities.
Schedule:
10am-3pm: Children’s Activities including games, coloring, temporary tattoos and flying demonstration)
10:15am: Keeper Chat and Kori Bustard Feeding
1:30pm: Keeper Chat and Kori Bustard Feeding
2:30pm: Keeper Chat and Kori Bustard Feeding

Celebration of Beauty and the Beast
2017-04-01 11:00 - 11:45 | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
Join us as we celebrate the release of the new Beauty and the Beast movie. In addition to a special Storytime, kids of all ages are invited to sing favorite songs from the movie soundtrack and participate in other fun activities. Attendees will receive a mini-poster and bookmark, while supplies last.

Fido Fest
2017-04-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Summit Shopping Center, 214 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, 35243
Join us for our second annual Fido Fest on Saturday, April 1st from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Summit! We’ve partnered with local friends and retailers to create an afternoon that celebrates our four-legged friends and benefits Hand & Paw as well as The Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Bring the whole family to The Summit on Saturday, April 1st to enjoy a pet photo booth, kids’ activities, food trucks, local vendors and live entertainment! Fido Fest is a FREE event. All animal lovers and four legged friends are welcome!! (All dogs must be leashed.)

Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School
2017-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Barnes and Noble Summit, 201 Summit Blvd, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35243
It’s Pete the Cat Day at Barnes & Noble Summit! Join Barnes and Noble as they welcome authors James and Kimberly Dean, reading Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School, from our Great Alabama Pre-K Book Giveaway Book Drive selection.
Ask any bookseller for details on how you can help the book drive.

Toddler Time: Steel City Jump Park
2017-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Steel city jump park, 7001 Crestwood Blvd #1100a, Birmingham, 35210
Every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm bring your toddler for 2 hours of jump time, snack, and story time! Ages 1-6 and cost is $10 per child. We even have Toddler City which is a special area that includes a foam pit and trampolines for children ages 1-6!

Passport to Fun
2017-04-04 15:30 - 16:15 | Homewood Park, 1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, al, 35209
Traveling to various countries around the world takes hours, days, months, even years! We are going to take you on an adventure to a different country via crafts, movies, and food.

Mother Goose Storytime
2017-04-05 09:30 - 10:10 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Stories, songs, and fingerplays with Miss SuSu for ages 12-24 months with a caregiver. Every Wednesday at 9:30 and 10:30. Call 205-879-0497 to register, or register online at www.eolib.org.

Jumperoo: Urban Air Homewood
2017-04-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2017-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban Air Trampoline Park, 800 Green Springs Hwy Ste #150, Homewood, AL, 35209
Special mornings each week where we open up the Trampoline Park just for the little ones ages 5 and under. They can play in the Pit, play with the Dodgeballs, or just jump, bounce and crawl around The little ones will have access to all trampoline attractions!
$10 per child includes “The Tubes” access, parents play free. Urban Air socks required.

Wiggleworm Wednesdays
2017-04-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for our weekly all ages storytime filled with music, fun, and more!

Alabama Auto Show
2017-04-06 12:00 - 21:00, 2017-04-07 10:00 - 21:00, 2017-04-08 10:00 - 21:00, 2017-04-09 10:00 - 18:00 | BJCC Exhibition Halls, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
A dazzling spectacular featuring the 2017 and 2018 model year domestic and import cars, light trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles of all sizes, and vans. More than 400 vehicles from manufacturers all over the world covering two levels of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. Manufacturer’s reps, product specialists, and your local Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association will be on hand to assist in product education, feature comparisons, safety standards and other consumer points of interest on hundreds of makes and models . . . all under one roof.
$8 Tickets – Children 14 and under free

Birmingham Art Crawl
2017-04-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Birmingham, 113 22nd St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Alabama transforms into a walking art gallery full of artists, performers, food and fun! Art Crawl is a great way to meet local artists and performers, buy and appreciate their work, and be part of the rapidly growing art scene in Birmingham. You also get a chance to shop after-hours in some of downtown Birmingham’s most popular businesses. An estimated 3,000 art enthusiasts attend each month in support of 40+ local artists. Venues stretch across the historic arts, loft, and theatre districts including galleries, restaurants and bars, downtown businesses and more. Look for the latest edition of Weld for Birmingham on the first Thursday of the month to find the official Birmingham Art Crawl map and to be able to navigate to each location.

Family Storytime: Bunny Hop
2017-04-06 18:30 - 19:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for our evening monthly storytime for all ages full of music and fun. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and listen to some Bunny stories!

McWane After Dark: Science of Fun
2017-04-07 19:00 - 23:00 | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
$20 advance | $25 at the door | 21+ only
Join us for McWane After Dark: The Science of Fun on April 7th! McWane After Dark is a new series of themed evenings exclusively for adults ages 21+. These events will be combining unique themes, live performances, activities and bar service—all with a splash of science.
Step right up and join in the Science of Fun! Enjoy live music, carnival games, food, and more! With three themed floors of fun in the Adventure Halls, cash bars, and music from Shaheed and DJ Supreme, this is sure to be an unforgettable night.
Price includes 1 drink ticket, admission to three floors of exhibits, awesome games and science programs, snacks, and parking.
*parking subject to availability
FLOORS
Glow Room | Level 1
Party Like an Animal | Level 2
Carnival | Level 3
Presented by Birmingham Mountain Radio and Amerson Events
Signature Drink by United-Johnson Brothers of Alabama
To purchase tickets, click the link below or call 205-714-8414. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Farm Day
2017-04-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Take a look at Alabama’s agricultural heritage with a fun and educational peek into daily farm life during this annual event in the Junior League of Birmingham – Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo. Farm Day features a variety of activities and booths to educate the public about Alabama’s rural and agricultural heritage. Watch a sheep shearing, goat demonstrations and more as you enjoy presentations from the Birmingham Fiber Guild, sheep shearing live music and local artists from around the Birmingham area. This event is free for members and included in general admission.
Schedule:
10am-2pm: Interactive booths, Birmingham Fiber Guild and more through the Children’s Zoo and barn
10am: Goat training demonstration in the corral
11am-1pm: Contact yard in the corral
1:30pm: Goat training demonstration in the corral

Mt Laurel Spring Festival
2017-04-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Mt. Laurel Town Square, 5 Mt. Laurel Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35242
As the flowers bloom in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel, the Mt Laurel Spring Festival returns, offering you the opportunity to soak up the sunlight, savor dishes from the best local food trucks, and enjoy a day strolling the idyllic streets of one of Birmingham’s best neighborhoods.
The Mt Laurel Spring Festival has something for everyone, including shopping the many artisans and crafts vendors and farmers in the Town Center; watching live music on the Bryson Square Stage sponsored by Mortgagebanc; and savoring delicious eats at Birmingham food trucks such as Jim N’ Nicks BBQ, Cantina on Wheels, and Urban Pops. Browse handcrafted artwork, home décor items, jewelry, and pottery from local artisans and pick up fresh produce from participating farmers.
In the middle of the Town Center, the Bryson Square Stage will host entertainment for the entire duration of the festival. Special thanks goes to Mortgagebanc for sponsoring the expanded entertainment on the Bryson Square stage.
Local Birmingham bands such as Good Fellows Jazz Duo, Steve Wingo and Melanie Rogers, and Fiddlers in the Park will perform. At noon, up and coming Nashville based singer-songwriter Andrew Tufano will take the stage presenting his blend of folk and pop melodies.
The festival now extends to Mt Laurel’s beautiful Olmsted Park to allow for an expanded Kid’s Park area. Children of all ages will love the petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, and rides in the idyllic Olmsted Park.
The expanded festival area will allow for more arts and crafts vendors, allowing visitors to shop from the best local vendors. From jewelry, art, and handcrafted goods to home décor, clothing, soaps, and more, every “locally-made enthusiast” will find something to take home. The season’s best produce will be available from area farmers, with baked bread and candies from mom-and-pop shops and homegrown bakeries.
From Olmsted Park, festival goers can take a short walk to tour Mt Laurel’s newest homes. Discover the quality materials, craftsman styling, and exceptional detail in Mt Laurel’s newest floorplans, the Redbud Cottage , the Leatherwood Cottage, and the Olmsted II. Located at 336 Olmsted Street and 324 Olmsted Street, and 216 Olmsted St, these three homes are part of the new Homes at Olmsted Park collection and are only steps from the action at the Spring Festival. Tour the best of Birmingham real estate during the Spring Festival.
For more information, go to: www.mtlaurel.com.

Cajun Cook Off
2017-04-08 11:00 - 14:30 | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave South, Bir, AL, 35233
Make plans to attend the this casual, family-friendly event featuring a Cajun cooking competition as well as live zydeco music in Birmingham’s beautiful Railroad Park. Enjoy taste-testing all of your Cajun favorites including gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice and much more! Your vote will help determine the winner of the cooking competition.
All funds generated by the Cajun Cook-off will benefit Girls Inc. programs that inspire Central Alabama girls to be strong, smart, and bold!
Adults $25; Children 12 and under: free

Spring Food Truck Rally
2017-04-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Avondale Brewing, 201 41st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35222
Please join B’ham Food Trucks for the second annual Spring Food Truck Rally at Avondale Brewing. More than 20 food trucks will gather for this family-friendly event featuring live musical entertainment, kid’s activities and more!
$5 in advance and $10 at the gate.
Children ages 5 – 12 are $2 and children under 5 enter free.

Member Mondays at McWane
2017-04-10 17:00 - 22:00 | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
On the 2nd Monday evening of every month, McWane Science Center opens its doors from 5 to 8 pm to its members for special FREE member-only programming.
Join us this month for Weather Watch! Discover the physics and chemistry of our world’s weather. Reserve your family’s spot today for Member Monday by calling (205) 714-8414.
Additionally, a dinner of chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and green beans is available for advanced purchase. Dinner reservations must be made the Friday before each Member Monday event. The cost of dinner is Adults: $8, Children: $5. Payment must be made at time of Reservation and will not be available for purchase the night of the event. Pre-purchased dinners will be available from 5 to 6:30 PM. in the Smart Café.

Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
2017-04-12 19:05 - 22:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
Opening Day
First home game of the Birmingham Barons 2017 season at Regions Field

AAA Wednesday
Show your AAA card at the Regions Field Ticket Office and save!

Presented by: AAA of Alabama

Jake the Diamond Dog Appearance
Jake will entertain fans throughout the game.

Magnetic Schedule Giveaway
Birmingham Barons magnetic game schedule given away to all fans.

Presented by: MINI of Birmingham

Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
2017-04-13 19:05 - 22:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
Thirsty Thursday
Fans can enjoy $2 beer, wine, and soft drink specials.

Presented by: Miller Lite, Woodbridge, & Buffalo Wild Wings

College Night

Magnetic Schedule Giveaway
Birmingham Barons magnetic game schedule given away to all fans.

Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
2017-04-14 19:05 - 22:00 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
Friday Night Fireworks
Fireworks Show set to Today’s Top 40 Hits.

Presented by: Hibbett Sports, Alabama Power, & Coca-Cola

Magnetic Schedule Giveaway
Birmingham Barons magnetic game schedule given away to all fans.

Presented by: MINI of Birmingham

Veterans Against Cancer 9/11 Flag National Tour
Fans cans and take pictures with the Ground Zero Flag on site when President George W. Bush delivered his famous speech

Breakfast with the Bunny: Birmingham Zoo
2017-04-15 07:30 - 11:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Birmingham Zoo for breakfast at 7:30am and 9am on Saturday, April 15! Make your reservations now for this event before it sells out. Enjoy a scrumptious scrambled egg and sausage breakfast with orange juice and coffee at the Kudzoo Café followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny! All children receive a special treat upon arrival and can enjoy making a craft. Event price covers Zoo admission for the day, Unlimited Ride Wristband, breakfast, activities and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Following breakfast be sure to join us for the first Eggstravaganza Hunt!
Pricing:
Non-Members- $30.00-Adults, $25.00-Kids
Members- $25.00-Adults, $20.00-Kids
*Tax included
Click to Purchase Tickets

Eggstravaganza – Birmingham’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt
2017-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Hop on over to Birmingham’s biggest Easter Egg Hunt – Eggstravaganza at the Birmingham Zoo! Join the Easter Bunny and his friends during this rain or shine event that is sure to be fun for the whole family! The children’s egg hunts are free for members and included in admission for non-members. The Adult egg hunt is $20 to enter, but participants are guaranteed a prize valued at $50 or more! Adult egg hunt has limited spots.
Egg Hunt Schedule:
10am-10:30am – Ages 0-5
11am-11:30am – Ages 6-12
11:45am – Adult egg hunt ($20 entry fee)
12:30pm-1pm – Ages 0-5
1:30 – 2pm – Ages 6-12
*All eggs are empty. For children’s hunts, collect 10 eggs and turn them in at the redemption station for your prizes. For adult hunt, select one egg with a number to find out your prize (valued at $50 or more!)
CLICK to Purchase Adult Egg Hunt Tickets
