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Together with Twos Storytime at Hoover Public Library
Together with Twos Storytime at Hoover Public Library
Storytime for two-year-olds Stories and crafts for two-year-olds. Space is limited, register each week.
Together with Twos Storytime at Hoover Public Library
Together with Twos Storytime at Hoover Public Library
Storytime for two-year-olds Stories and crafts for two-year-olds. Space is limited, register each week.
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Baby Tales at North Shelby Library
Baby Tales at North Shelby Library
A story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Stories and music provide interaction for the babies and time for caregivers to talk and share with each other. Ages: Birth to 18 months. Registration Required. Registration will begin two weeks prior to program date.
Wiggleworm Wednesdays at Homewood Public Library
Wiggleworm Wednesdays at Homewood Public Library
Join us for our weekly all ages storytime filled with music, fun, and more!
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Leaps and Bounds at Homewood Public Library
Leaps and Bounds at Homewood Public Library
Join us for a fun and energetic movement class designed specifically for for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 years. Online registration is required and begins the Monday prior to the class that week at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
TGIF Bingo at Homewood Library
TGIF Bingo at Homewood Library
Stop by the children’s department for a chance to win prizes during after school bingo!
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LEGO Club North Shelby Library
LEGO Club North Shelby Library
The library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity! Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 10:00 and 11:30 to build spectacular creations. Creations will then go on display in the Children's Department. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Mt Laurel Spring Festival
Mt Laurel Spring Festival
Save the date for the annual Mt Laurel Spring Festival, happening Saturday, April 7th, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m! As the flowers bloom in the beautiful Town of Mt Laurel, the Mt Laurel Spring Festival returns, offering guests the opportunity to shop our vibrant street fair, savory dishes from the best local food trucks, and
It’s NOT JUST A BOX at CHOM!
It’s NOT JUST A BOX at CHOM!
It’s NOT Just A BOX at CHOM! Saturday, April 7, 2018 10 am-4 pm Everybody has a story! So Do the Rivers! Parke Towing & Riverworks Discovery presents River Enviro-stories and Songs with RIVERBOAT JOHN! Conserve, Protect, and Enjoy our Rivers! Create Box Masterpieces as we Recycle boxes, boxes , and MORE boxes!
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Disney Junior Dance Party
Disney Junior Dance Party
Are you ready to DANCE?!? Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour is an ALL NEW interactive live concert experience. Sing along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite characters: Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia The First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, The Lion Guard and more! Kids of all
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Toddler Tales at North Shelby Library
Toddler Tales at North Shelby Library
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans. Registration will begin one week prior to each storytime. Ages 19-36 months. Registration Required.
Picture Books Alive at Homewood Library
Picture Books Alive at Homewood Library
We're bringing some of your favorite picture books to life through stories, videos, puppets, crafts and more!
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Wee Ones at Homewood Library
Wee Ones at Homewood Library
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages 24 months and under.
Picture Book Club: Little Blue Truck
Picture Book Club: Little Blue Truck
Who better to help us learn about friendship than Little Blue Truck? Join us for stories, games, crafts, and snacks! Suited for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Wee Ones at Homewood Library
Wee Ones at Homewood Library
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages 24 months and under.
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Family Storytime with Mr Mac
Family Storytime with Mr Mac
Stories, puppets, and lots of music for every member of the family. All Ages. No Registration.
Hedgie Hello at North Shelby Library
Hedgie Hello at North Shelby Library
Stop by to say hello to our pet hedgehog, Oliver! We'll take him out of his cage and feed him a few treats while you watch. All ages welcome. No registration required.
LEGO Club at Homewood Public Library
LEGO Club at Homewood Public Library
Join us for an exciting new building challenge each month. K-5th grade.
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Family Storytime at Homewood Public Library
Family Storytime at Homewood Public Library
Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and listen to some stories before bedtime!
Family Storytime at Homewood Library
Family Storytime at Homewood Library
Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and listen to some stories before bedtime!
Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
Presented By Riders Harley-Davidson The first 1,000 fans through the gates will get a magnetic schedule cling. 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
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Day out with Thomas at Heart of Dixie Railroad
Day out with Thomas at Heart of Dixie Railroad
Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him for a day of friendship and family fun at Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventure Tour 2018! This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to: - Take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine - Meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the
Move and Groove Storytime at Homewod Public Library
Move and Groove Storytime at Homewod Public Library
Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime for all ages filled with dance, yoga and fun.
Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
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
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Fossil Hunt by Fresh Air Family
Fossil Hunt by Fresh Air Family
World Class Fossil Hunt – Step Back 313 Million Years! Sponsored by America’s First Federal Credit Union Kids 1st Club Join Fresh Air Family at one of the world’s most important fossil sites, so important, it may rewrite history! This site is so rich in fossils that paleontologists can study the behavior and populations of
Farm Day at the Birmingham Zoo
Farm Day at the Birmingham Zoo
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 sheep shearing, goat hoof trimming and
Pizza Day at CHOM!
Pizza Day at CHOM!
Pizza Party at CHOM! Saturday, April 14,2018 10 am - 4 pm Make a pizza hat! Play pizza games! Sling-shot Pizza! Best of all...SAMPLE PIZZA!
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Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
Birmingham Barons V. Montgomery Biscuits
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
Hogwarts Express at Homewood Library
Hogwarts Express at Homewood Library
Join us as we delve into a different Harry Potter book each month through crafts, snacks and activities. In April, we will recreate fun from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. K-7th grade.
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Preschool Playtime at Homewood Public Library
Preschool Playtime at Homewood Public Library
We'll provide the stations and you provide the imagination for a fun morning of play with your child. For ages five and under. Daycare groups must call 332-6619 in advance to schedule time.
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Kids in the Kitchen at Homewood Library
Kids in the Kitchen at Homewood Library
It's time to test those culinary skills and learn some great techniques for making fun and tasty food. K-5th grade.
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Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports
Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports
Pack your picnic, bring a cooler and head out to Barber Motorsports Park for a weekend full of activities and racing. Names such as Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, Graham Rahal, Will Power and many more will be competing for the title. This family-friendly event is right in your own backyard, so don’t miss out. Three-Day
Gardendale Magnolia Festival
Gardendale Magnolia Festival
We are the Total Family Experience! Three stages free, live entertainment, 150 vendor booths, midway carnival, pooch parade, car show, free art classes, 5K run, 20+ food vendors, 5K run, free kid zone. Free parking and admission
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Day out with Thomas at Heart of Dixie Railroad
Day out with Thomas at Heart of Dixie Railroad
Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him for a day of friendship and family fun at Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventure Tour 2018! This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to: - Take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine - Meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the
Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports
Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports
Pack your picnic, bring a cooler and head out to Barber Motorsports Park for a weekend full of activities and racing. Names such as Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, Graham Rahal, Will Power and many more will be competing for the title. This family-friendly event is right in your own backyard, so don’t miss out. Three-Day
River Discovery Days and Earth Day Celebration
River Discovery Days and Earth Day Celebration
River Discovery Days and Earth Day Celebration at CHOM! Saturday, April 21, 2018 10am - 4pm Meet Parker Towing Company Superstar Engineer David Jones! Careers of the River: Be a Captain, Navigator, Deckhand! Try your hand at Towboat duties! Trace the River Highways of the United States! Design a boat and test it in our
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Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports
Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports
Pack your picnic, bring a cooler and head out to Barber Motorsports Park for a weekend full of activities and racing. Names such as Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, Graham Rahal, Will Power and many more will be competing for the title. This family-friendly event is right in your own backyard, so don’t miss out. Three-Day
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Sensory Storytime at North Shelby Library
Sensory Storytime at North Shelby Library
A snack-free storytime for children with special needs with caregiver support, featuring fun picture books and songs, along with fine and gross motor movement activities. Special supports like fidget toys are available to help children be successful. Registration required.
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Junior League of Birmingham- Bargain Bash & Bargain Carousel
Bargain Bash- Please join the Junior League of Birmingham for an evening of exclusive access to all the merchandise that will be sold at Bargain Carousel. Enjoy fabulous food and tasty beverages from local businesses, incredible auction items, and private shopping at bargain prices. Be a part of this wonderful night as we raise awareness
Oak Mountain State Fair
Oak Mountain State Fair
The Oak Mountain State Fair is a family-friendly event featuring rides, free attractions, music, food, and more. This year we are offering free parking every day. Thursday April 26 – Open 5:30pm – 10:00pm $5.00 admission. Children 35 inches and below have free admission. $25.00 Unlimited Ride Wristbands Friday April 27 – Open 5:30 pm
American Girl Luau
American Girl Luau
Aloha! Join us for a night of dancing and luau fun as we celebrate American Girl Nanea! There will be crafts, activities, and yummy Hawaiian snacks for girls and their dolls to enjoy!
Birmingham Barons V. Biloxi
Birmingham Barons V. Biloxi
Mardi Gras Night Crawfish Boil Bringing the sounds of New Orleans to Regions Field while enjoying a crawfish boil! Thirsty Thursday Enjoy $2 Beer, Wine, and Soft Drinks! Presented by: Miller Lite, Woodbridge Wines, & Buffalo Wild Wings AOPi Strike Out Juvenile Arthritis Raise awareness about Juvenile Arthritis with the ladies from AOPi Sorority. Tickets
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Magic City Art Connection
Magic City Art Connection
The 35th annual show and Birmingham’s largest festival will transform Linn Park with its blast of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas. #MagicCityArt spotlights 200 artists both locally and nationally and mixes in music, dance, kids art experiences, sculpture installations, plus food, special tastings & more.
Oak Mountain State Fair
Oak Mountain State Fair
The Oak Mountain State Fair is a family-friendly event featuring rides, free attractions, music, food, and more. This year we are offering free parking every day. Thursday April 26 – Open 5:30pm – 10:00pm $5.00 admission. Children 35 inches and below have free admission. $25.00 Unlimited Ride Wristbands Friday April 27 – Open 5:30 pm
Birmingham Barons V. Biloxi
Birmingham Barons V. Biloxi
Nascar Night at Regions Field Welcome Nascar Legend Bobby Allison to Regions Field! Friday Night Fireworks Fireworks show presented after the game! Presented by: Coca-Cola, Birmingham Airport Authority, & Alabama Power Severe Weather Preparedness Join us as we raise awareness about severe weather preparedness. Tickets $7 – $15. Fans can choose from three different reserved
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Calera Strawberry Festival
Calera Strawberry Festival
Blues music, free Tether Balloon rides, free Kid Zone, Antique Car Show, and a variety of food/produce/arts-n-crafts vendors!
Home run Fun at CHOM!
Home run Fun at CHOM!
Home Run Fun at CHOM! Saturday, April 28,2018 10 am-4 pm Cup ball! Velcro Baseball! Tee Relay! Make a Baseball Necklace!! Baseball BINGO!
Sensory Story time at Homewood Library
Sensory Story time at Homewood Library
This monthly, all-ages storytime introduces stories and songs in a variety of engaging ways in a sensory friendly atmosphere.
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Magic City Art Connection
Magic City Art Connection
The 35th annual show and Birmingham’s largest festival will transform Linn Park with its blast of fresh artistic talent, sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas. #MagicCityArt spotlights 200 artists both locally and nationally and mixes in music, dance, kids art experiences, sculpture installations, plus food, special tastings & more.
Oak Mountain State Fair
Oak Mountain State Fair
The Oak Mountain State Fair is a family-friendly event featuring rides, free attractions, music, food, and more. This year we are offering free parking every day. Thursday April 26 – Open 5:30pm – 10:00pm $5.00 admission. Children 35 inches and below have free admission. $25.00 Unlimited Ride Wristbands Friday April 27 – Open 5:30 pm
11th Annual Duck Derby by CHOM!
11th Annual Duck Derby by CHOM!
11th Annual Duck Derby Sunday, April 29, 2018 1 -3 pm Annette Shelby Park 1614 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL. 35401 THE DUCKS ARE COMING! Family Fun and Games for ALL AGES! $5 DUCK TICKETS Buy a DUCK for CHOM! New Location! Numbered Duck Draw! Prizes! $500 in DUCK PICK Prizes! Splash Fountain! Inflatables! Quickland Carnival
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Birmingham Barons V. Biloxi
Birmingham Barons V. Biloxi
School Day Kids from schools around Birmingham come to the ball park to enjoy a baseball game. 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
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Wee Ones Storytime at Homewood Library
Wee Ones Storytime at Homewood Library
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages 24 months and under.
Wee Ones Storytime at Homewood Library
Wee Ones Storytime at Homewood Library
Join Ms. Mary for a fun and energetic storytime for ages 24 months and under.
Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code
This national club is geared towards empowering girls in computer science fields. Open to girls 4th grade and up. No registration required, but participants are encouraged to bring their laptops.
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Toddler Tales Storytime at Mt Laurel
Toddler Tales Storytime at Mt Laurel
Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more make up a lively 30 minute program designed especially for short attention spans and their caregiver. Registration begins two weeks prior to each storytime. Ages 36 months and younger. Registration required. Register using the library’s online calendar at mtlaurel@shelbycounty-al.org or call 991-1660.
Oak Mountain State Fair
Oak Mountain State Fair
The Oak Mountain State Fair is a family-friendly event featuring rides, free attractions, music, food, and more. This year we are offering free parking every day. Thursday April 26 – Open 5:30pm – 10:00pm $5.00 admission. Children 35 inches and below have free admission. $25.00 Unlimited Ride Wristbands Friday April 27 – Open 5:30 pm
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Character Storytime at Sky Zone
Character Storytime at Sky Zone
Join us for an adventure with your favorite bedtime masked superheros! Meet the characters and feel free to take photos! The cost is just $12 for a toddler and one parent. Additional jumpers are $8. Sky Socks are $3 (required for jumping and yours to keep & reuse). All Toddler Time activities are specifically designed
Baby Tales at North Shelby Library
Baby Tales at North Shelby Library
A story time designed especially for babies and their caregivers. Stories and music provide interaction for the babies and time for caregivers to talk and share with each other. Ages: Birth to 18 months. Registration Required. Registration will begin two weeks prior to program date.
Space Station Stories
Space Station Stories
Join Ms. Laura for this fun-filled storytime of space stories and activities for all ages!
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May the Fourth be with You at McWane Science Center
May the Fourth be with You at McWane Science Center
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, Star Wars hit the big screen. Celebrate Star Wars with themed programming at McWane on this special day in May.
All Ages Storytime at Mt Laurel
All Ages Storytime at Mt Laurel
Stories, music, and more for every member of the family. All ages. No registration required. Contact the Mt Laurel Library at 991-1660 or mtlaurel@shelbycounty-al.org for more information.
May the 4th at North Shelby Library
May the 4th at North Shelby Library
May the 4th be with you! Stop by the Children's Department for Star Wars crafts and a Lego activity. Feel free to come in costume - we will have a Star Wars-themed photo op. There will be a couple of giveaways you can enter as well.
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Character Storytime at Sky Zone
Character Storytime at Sky Zone
Join us for an adventure with your favorite bedtime masked superheros! Meet the characters and feel free to take photos! The cost is just $12 for a toddler and one parent. Additional jumpers are $8. Sky Socks are $3 (required for jumping and yours to keep & reuse). All Toddler Time activities are specifically designed
Mad Scientist Day Junior
Mad Scientist Day Junior
SAACS at UAB is in the process of preparing for our fifth annual Mad Scientist Day Junior event, which will take place in the UAB Chemistry building on Saturday, May 5th, 2018, from 9:00am-3:30pm. During this event, elementary and middle school age children accompanied by an adult will be able to participate in up to
LEGO Play at North Shelby Library
LEGO Play at North Shelby Library
The library provides the Legos, the kids provide the imagination and creativity! Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 10:00 and 11:30 to build spectacular creations. Creations will then go on display in the Children's Department. All ages welcome. No registration required.







