Fairytales and Frog Days
2018-08-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Princes, princesses and all other fairytale characters are invited to the Birmingham Zoo to join the celebration of the 3rd annual Fairytales & Frog Day on Saturday, August 18, from 10am-2pm. Festivities are free for Members or with paid admission to the Zoo.
Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume for the magical day where fairytales come alive. All royal subjects attending will receive a crown (while supplies last) and have a chance to get their face painted. Photo opportunities will be plentiful as several costumed characters will be present to entertain the attendees.
Fairytales and Frogs Day will also feature special keeper chats and animal demonstrations, arts and crafts and a “Toad”ally awesome sampling booth provided by Coca-Cola.
This event will be held behind the Wildlife Stage. Special thanks to The Enchanted Princesses.

Birmingham Barons at Regions Field
2018-08-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
V. Tennessee Smokies
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.

Throwback Pricing at McWane
2018-08-20 | 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

Storypalooza at Homewood Library
2018-08-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join Ms. Cristina for an interactive and playful storytime to start off the week perfect for all ages!

Storytime Yoga
2018-08-21 09:30 - 10:00, 2018-08-28 09:30 - 10:00 | Villager Yoga, 3150 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223
This playful class brings yoga poses to life through well-loved children’s stories and songs. Through enchanting yoga adventures, your child will explore movement, language, rhythm and rhyme, all while developing strength, balance, and flexibility. Class is designed for ages 1-6 and a caregiver., however siblings of all ages are welcome. $15 for the whole family.

Wee Ones Storytime
2018-08-21 09:30 - 10:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under.

Preschool Playtime
2018-08-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2018-08-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
We’ll provide the stations, and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child.

Doggone Good Science
2018-08-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
What do dogs see? How do puppies change as they grow up? Find the answers to these more as you hang out with the author of National Geographic Kids’ Dog Science Unleashed, Jodi Wheeler-Toppen, and give some activities from the book a try!

Family Fun Friday
2018-08-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2018-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave South, Bir, AL, 35233
Get the entire family on track to better health with this fun hour of low to high impact activity designed to promote exercise for all ages. Families are invited to enjoy team activities like kickball, soccer or wiffle ball. Each class will begin with a warm up and light stretching, followed by the game of the week. In addition to providing physical benefits, Family Fun Friday also provides mental health benefits and social interaction for the entire family.

Alabaster Fourth Fridays
2018-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Alabaster City Hall, 1953 Municipal Way, Alabaster, AL, 35007
Food trucks, inflatables, gaming trucks, arts, vendors, music and fun for the whole family!

No admission charge.
Located in the field behind City Hall.

Birmingham Barons at Regions Field
2018-08-24 19:05 - 22:00, 2018-08-25 18:30 - 21:30, 2018-08-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2018-08-27 19:05 - 22:00 | 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.

Let's Go Fly a Kite at CHOM!
2018-08-25 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Let’s Go Fly A Kite at CHOM!
August 25, 2018 9-4:30pm
Design your own kite to take home!
Add your personal touch to our new “Children of CHOM” kite!
All Activities included in Admission!

First Responders Day at McWane
2018-08-25 10:00 - 18:00 | McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Honor the service of Birmingham’s real-life superheroes. Meet local first responders, and learn about the everyday science that helps them tackle their daily jobs.

Tech Savvy Kids
2018-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join Dr. Desiree Smith, Homewood City Schools’ Director of Technology, for a presentation and conversation about digital responsibility and digital literacy for elementary aged students and their parents.

The 12th Annual Fairy Tale Ball
2018-08-25 17:30 - 20:30
Join us for a magical evening for children and families featuring entertainment and dancing, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, activities for children, an incredible silent auction, face painters, stilt walkers, balloon twisters, magicians, an over-the-top candy bar, fairy tale characters and more!
Proceeds from this incredible event benefit Childcare Resources, a non-profit agency whose mission is to make quality care and education of children happen by providing information, education, and assistance to families, providers of childcare, and the community.

Members Only Sundaes in the Park
2018-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Zoo Members are invited to join us for FREE ice cream sundaes* provided by Mayfield Creamery on Sunday, August 26 from 2-4pm. Hang out on the Henley Park event lawn and enjoy this “thank you” from us for supporting the Zoo. Interested in becoming a member? Click here. *While supplies last

Special Siblings
2018-08-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
This support group is a place to share ideas, experiences, and the ever changing needs of having a special needs sibling. Special Siblings is founded and run by a teenager with a special needs sibling.

LibraryFlix at Homewood Library
2018-08-28 15:30 - 17:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
From frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest, filmmaker Lu Chuan follows the adventures of three animal families in China: the majestic panda, the savvy golden monkey and the elusive snow leopard.

Math Games Explosion
2018-08-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
This special event will make math fun for the whole family! Together families will play math related games and talk about our mathematical discoveries along the way. Library + Math = Fun!

Moove and Groove Storytime
2018-08-31 10:30 - 11:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime filled with dance, yoga and fun.

Reach for the Stars at CHOM!
2018-09-01 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, 35401, United States
Reach for the Stars at CHOM! Saturday, September 1, 2018 9 – 4:30 pm
Planetarium Shows! Star Gazers! Space Crafts!
All Activities included in Admission!

Labor Day Celebration and Moon Pie Eatin' Contest
2018-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Tannehill State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL, 35111
On Labor Day you can participate in Alabama’s largest moon pie eating contest and compete for prize money in both children and adult categories. Across the park, the United Mine Workers hold their annual Birmingham District Labor Day celebration. There’s also plenty of good BBQ and some “picking and singing” too.

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
Tannehill Park is a day use park open 365 days a year. Park usage is generally limited to sunrise to sunset including holidays except for campground activities and receptions.

Wee Ones Storytime at Homewood Library
2018-09-04 09:30 - 10:00 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages three and under. Small snack provided.

Early Birds Let's Fly Away Storytime
2018-09-04 10:00 - 10:20 | Hoover Public Library, 200 Municiple Drive, Hoover, AL, 35216
Stories, songs and finger-plays for birth to 12 months. Register each week.
