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West Homewood Farmer's Market
2019-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | West Homewood Farmer’s Market, 160 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 35209
2019 (All Ages) Join us at the West Homewood Farmer’s Market for kid’s crafts and a fun scavenger hunt!

Stuffed Animal Taxidermy at Homewood Library
2019-08-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Homewood Public Library, Select a Country:
This might sound a bit strange, but you will be amazed at what a simple stuffed animal can be transformed into.

1818 Farms Bloom Stroll and Bouquet Workshop
2019-08-04 16:30 - 18:30 | 1818 Farms, 24889 Lauderdale Street, Mooresville, Alabama, 35649, Select a Country:
Spend a late afternoon touring the beautiful gardens at 1818 Farms. Natasha will identify her favorite varieties of heirloom flowers and herbs that are grown in her cutting gardens. Workshop participants will learn planting, growing and seed saving tips for creating their own beautiful garden. Natasha will also demonstrate the best methods for cutting flowers when gathering them for arrangements. Following the garden tour, participants will gather at the 1818 Farms pavilion where the hands on portion of the workshop will begin. Each participant will be provided with a gorgeous selection of fresh cut flowers and herbs gathered that morning at the farm. Natasha will discuss the basic steps to follow in order to create a stunning floral arrangement for any occasion.

Special Siblings at Homewood Library
2019-08-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
2019 (K-12 Grade) This support group for siblings of special needs children is a place to share ideas, experiences, and the ever changing needs of having a sibling with special needs.

1st Annual Pajama Jam: Back to School Summer Bash
2019-08-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
You’re invited to a fun-filled, pajama-wearing, music-jamming celebration at the Birmingham Zoo’s 1st annual Pajama Jam! The end of summer is almost here, so let’s have one more party before the start of the school year! Wear your pajamas, pack a blanket and join us on Henley Park for rocking tunes presented by Mason Music.
Our summer inspired pajama party offers the entire family an evening of games, activities, animal greetings, and excitement! Fun for all ages, the event hosts a special story time with Llama Llama Red Pajama! Guests will enjoy puppet shows from “That Puppet Guy”, making crafts, and cooling off in the Splash Pads. Don’t forget to bring your towel!
WHAT TO KNOW
*Admission to the event includes entrance into the Zoo, free unlimited rides on the carousel, train and wild slide. Including access to lawn games, puppet show, crafts, splash pads, story time, sensory bins, entertainment and a special appearance from the Llama in Pajamas!
**Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s restaurants.
Early Bird pricing is available now through Saturday, July 20.
PRICES
Early Bird : NOW – Friday, July 20
Adult Non-Member $20
Children Non-Member 4 yrs to 12yrs $10
Member Adult $18
Member Children 4 yrs to 12yrs $8
*Members will need to Sign-In or Register to purchase tickets.
Infants and toddlers 0-3 years of age are FREE!
PURCHASE TICKETS AT https://tinyurl.com/yy27fbd8

Hikes for Tykes
2019-08-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Vulcan Park, 1701 Valley View Drive , Birmingham, AL, 35209
Critters and Creepy Crawlies – What’s in the dirt? Under that rock?
Fresh Air Family naturalist Carl Sloan leads pre-school children and their families on a discovery hike looking for all that crawls or creeps just beneath the soil. Roly ponies, slimy salamanders, worms and bugs can all be found along the
Vulcan Kiwanis Trail. A partnership with Vulcan Park and Museum. Free. Suggested donation of $5 per family.

Free Fencing Presented by Birmingham Fencing Club
2019-08-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Birmingham Fencing Club, 1581 Montgomery Highway, ste 109, Birmingham, AL, 35216
We will begin with a brief description of fencing, review the equipment we use, and offer a chance to address any questions you have. You will learn fencing basics, and then everyone will put on fencing gear and give it a try for 30-45 minutes. You will have great fun, as we provide a relaxing environment to try fencing before you make a decision to join classes.
Helpful Tips – We ask that you wear some type of athletic or tennis shoes (no sandals please). Remember that it’s an active sport, so wear a t-shirt or something else that will be relatively cool.

Super Mario Blowout at CHOM!
2019-08-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Super Mario Blowout at CHOM!
Saturday, August 3, 2019 9 – 4:30 pm
Collect coins for prizes! Play Mario games!
Craft your own power-up item! Costumes are welcome!

1818 Farms Open Farm Days FREE
2019-08-03 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.

Lego Play at North Shelby Library
2019-08-03 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
The library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity! Families are welcome to drop in anytime to build spectacular creations. Creations will then go on display on the first floor of the library.

All ages welcome. No registration required.

Food Truck Friday
2019-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Summit Shopping Center, 214 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, 35243
Join us at The Summit on the first Friday of the month for our Food Truck Fridays! On August 2nd, enjoy live music from Will Boswell!
Don’t forget pups are welcome, too! Located near Swoozie’s and Orvis.
Vendors Include:
Vintage Comfort Food
Nuzzi Gelato
Little London Kitchen
Hollywood Feed – dog treats
Cookie Destiny

Xtreme Reads Finale at Emmet O'Neal Library
2019-08-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
Pizza Party

Mt Laurel Harry Potter's Birthday Party at North Shelby Library
2019-07-31 14:00 - 15:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
Join us as we celebrate our favorite wizard’s birthday! Feel free to come dressed as your favorite character from Hogwarts or in your muggle clothes! Cake and crafts will be provided. All ages welcome. Registration required.

Harry Potter's Birthday Celebration
2019-07-31 11:00 - 20:00 | Heavenly Donut Company, 4911 Cahaba River Road, Birmingham, AL, 35243
TTENTION ALL Witches & Wizards
Your presence has been requested to celebrate
HARRY POTTER’S BIRTHDAY
Fly, Floo or Apparate
Reporting to The Great Hall
on the 31st Day of July
Event times available 11:00-8:00. Purchase tickets online.
COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!!!
Event Ticket includes:
-Sorting Hat Donut (Remove the sorting hat from your donut and see what house you belong to). ***
-Pretzel Wand to perform your magic *
-Enjoy a Honeydukes inspired Chocolate Frog *
-Win the Quidditch Match by Capturing a Golden Snitch (Donut Cake Pop) ***
-Wash it all down with our homemade ButterBeer *Upgrade to a Butterbeer Frappe in store
-Photo opportunities for ticket holders. ***
*Additional Treats available for purchase. ***Only available to ticket holders*** Everyone (2 years and older) must have a ticket.

Family Storytime with Mr. Mac at North Shelby Library
2019-07-31 10:45 - 11:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Stories, puppets, and lots of music for every member of the family. All Ages. No Registration.

Turtle Tuesday at Oak Mountain
2019-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Oak mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL, 35214
Come meet some totally awesome turtles! Our educators will be walking some turtles around the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center and would love for you to join in the fun!

Park Admission
$5 per Adult (age 12+)
$2 per Child (age 4 to 11)
$2 per Senior (age 62+)
Free for ages 3 & under
Meet at the OMIC 11am, 2pm, or 4pm. No pets please! Stroller and wheelchair accessible!

SheCamp - A Summer Camp for Girls!
2019-07-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, 35209, United States
S.H.E. stands for Sisterhood, Humor & Empowerment!
Our program is dedicated to empowering girls and young women to make confident and powerful choices in their lives. Participants will develop the skills they need to express their own unique voice, encourage a positive self-image and the formation of healthy relationships. Through improv, dance, crafts, storytelling, group discussion, and plenty of laughs- SHE Campers will gain tools they need to achieve full self-expression.
July 29-August 2 (9-12-year-olds meet from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
July 29-August 2 (13-16-year-olds meet from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
All campers will meet Friday, August 2 for a family and friends performance!
Cost: $275 per session, includes GirlSpring t-shirt and snacks

Mt Laurel Lego Club at North Shelby Library
2019-07-27 11:00 - 13:00 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, 35242, United States
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.

Family Storytime with Mr. Mac at Emmet O'Neal Library
2019-07-27 10:30 - 11:15 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
storytime for the whole family

Zoo Fun Days
2019-07-27 09:00 - 18:00 | Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham , AL, 35223
Visit the Zoo during Zoo Fun Days to take advantage of discounted admission – $5 off all admission tickets! Guests will have the opportunity to see our two new African elephants in Trails of Africa, experience an up-close lion training at the Predator Zone, enjoy a Red Diamond Sea Lion Show and be surrounded by and feed* our beautiful lorikeets in the Schaeffer Eye Center Lorikeet Aviary. Guests can also see live animal demonstrations and feedings during our daily activities! *Additional cost.
OFFER
$5 Off Admission Cost
Offer only valid on Zoo Fun Days dates and cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or coupon.
PRICING
Adults – $12*
Children 2 – 12 years old – $7*
Senior Citizens 65 years+ – $9*
Military (Active/Retired/Veteran/Reserve Military includes spouses and dependents- must show military ID)- $9
College Student (Must show current and valid student ID) – $9
*Plus tax
WHEN
Saturday, July 20 – 9am-6pm
Sunday, July 21 – 9am-6pm
Saturday, July 27 – 9am-6pm
Sunday, July 28 – 9am-6pm

Secret Agent Saturday at CHOM!
2019-07-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Hands-On Museum, 2213 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Secret Agent Saturday at CHOM!
Saturday, July 27, 2019 9 am – 4:30 pm
Discover your Code Name!
Get your official Secret Agent Badge!
Solve the mystery!
All activities included with admission!

Birmingham Barons at Regions Field
2019-07-26 19:05 - 22:05 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
V. Chattanooga Lookouts

Game Highlights (3): Friday Night Fireworks

Come out to Regions Field as the Barons light up the sky after tonight’s game. | Presented By Coca-Cola, Cajun Boys, Comfort Care Hospice, & Alabama Power

Game Highlight: Superhero Night
Come dressed as your favorite Marvel or DC character while you enjoy some Barons baseball as we host a theme night at the ballpark celebrating our favorite superheroes!

Game Highlight: Diamond Dig
The first 200 ladies through the gates to sign up will have the chance to dig for a diamond buried on the infield after the game | Presented By Levy’s Fine Jewelry

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.

6th Grade Social at Homewood Library
2019-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Homewood Public Library, Select a Country:
(6 Grade) Heading into the 6th grade? Join us for a social event exclusively for students who will be starting middle school (no matter which school you go to!). Registration is required.

Animal Adventures: Off the Leash
2019-07-26 10:30 - 11:15 | Homewood Public Library, Select a Country:
2019 (All Ages) Join us on Friday mornings to learn about different animals!

Birmingham Barons at Regions Field
2019-07-25 19:05 - 22:05 | Regions Field, 1401 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, 35233
V. Chattanooga Lookouts

Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday

Come out and enjoy a game at Regions Field with your best pal on Thirsty Thursday. On this night 16oz beverages for just $2. | Presented By Miller Lite, Woodbridge, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

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.

Roald Dahl Book Bonanza at Homewood Library
2019-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Homewood Public Library, Select a Country:
2019 (All Ages) Join us for an evening of Roald Dahl and celebrate his beloved books through themed activities, games and snacks.

Family Fort Night
2019-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 | North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242
Stop by the Children’s Department between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm and build a fort together as a family. We provide the building materials, books to read, and glow sticks, you bring the imagination! All ages with caregivers. No registration. Snacks will be available.

Magic Tree House Book Club at Parnell Memorial Library
2019-07-25 17:00 - 17:30 | Parnell Memorial Library, 277 Park Drive, Montevallo, AL, 35115, United States
Join us for games and crafts, perfect for fans of The Magic Tree House series. Call the library for more information (205) 665-9207.

Learn French at Homewood Library
2019-07-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
2019 (3-5 Grade) Learn common French words and phrases in this three-week class. Registration is required.

SNaP at Emmet O'Neal Library
2019-07-25 15:30 - 16:30 | Emmet O’ Neal Library, 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213
3-6 Grade
