The Birmingham Public Library will host its second annual Summer Learning Kickoff Celebration on June 1 at the Central Library. This will be a fun event with refreshments, games, music, and activities for the whole family. Free tickets are available at all Birmingham Public Library locations. http://www.bplonline.org/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D127944108

V. Chattanooga Lookouts A Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox since 1986, the Barons have been a staple in the Birmingham community since 1885. 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

It’s the slimiest day of the year at McWane Science Center! Join us for lots of ooey gooey fun as educators conduct slimy experiments. Dare to take the plunge on the Slip n’ Slime!

Are you a young entrepreneur? Do you have an idea for a product or a service? Share that idea with us for our first ever Shark Tank Jr. program. For rising K-5th grade. Bring a piece of paper with the name, brief description, and drawn picture of your idea. Everyone will share their ideas and

Join Central Alabama Pride, The LGBTQ Fund of Alabama, and The Birmingham Zoo for Family Day at the Zoo featuring Award-winning children's musician Roger Day

Come help Vulcan blow out the candles on his cake at his big Birthday Bash on June 3 from 12-4 p.m.! For 114 years, Vulcan, the world’s largest cast iron statute has stood atop Red Mountain as a unifying symbol for generations past and present.

v. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp ickets $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

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, give-aways and a discounted ticket price: FREE for home school parents, $7 for

Wear a bathing suit, bring a towel, and don’t forget to wear your sunscreen! We’ll have water slides, water games, and watermelon. If it rains, we’ll have indoor activities instead.

This national club is geared towards empowering girls in computer science fields. Open to girls 4th grade and up.

v. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp ickets $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

The Birmingham Zoo is bringing the zoo to Pinson Public Library! See, learn, & touch a variety of animals during Animal Music, Animals Rock Zoo to You! All ages welcome

V. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 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

¡Únete a nosotros para una pelicula divertido para toda la familia! Se proporcionarán aperitivos y bebidas.

Join us for a fun family friendly movie on the big screen! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Join us for an interactive and energetic movement storytime for all ages filled with dance, yoga, and fun.

KidCon at Magic City Con is an event held for Kids during Magic City Con. It’s a time when our focus turn to our wee geeks! Programming will be posted soon, so be sure to join this Event to hear about everything as soon as it releases!

Everybody's gone surfin'... SURFIN' HPL! Hang(ten) with us for gnarly crafts, far out games, and tubular snacks while groovin' on some funky tunes.

Enjoy this family friendly night with everything from Jurassic Park, to Super Mario Bros., to West Side Story. The evening is full of energetic music and has something for everyone! FREE ADMISSION thanks to our generous sponsors: Regions, Dale’s Seasoning, Landscape Workshop, Joe Piper, Medical Properties Trust, Protective Life Foundation, Stewart Perry Co., Inc., O’Neal Industries, Inc., Motion

Join us for an all-ages karaoke jam featuring family friendly songs!

Quarterly, McWane Science Center opens its doors from 5 to 8 pm to its members for special FREE member-only programming. Reserve your family’s spot today for Member Monday by emailing membership@mcwane.org.

Tents and tunnels and fun galore! Ages 5 and under. Caretaker supervision required. No registration. Drop in anytime between 10-12.

Alabama Wildlife is bringing some of their favorite animal friends to teach us all about the wonderful creatures in our own backyards!

Stop by for some yummy cookies and a cool treat on a hot day. No registration required.

A bull with a gentle heart seeks to reunite with his family. All ages. No Registration.

Join us for Homewood’s very own Bob Tedrow from Homewood Musical Instrument Company. Mr. Tedrow is playing some of his favorite sing-along songs with us!

Celebrate all things LEGO! Explore amazing LEGO displays and take on LEGO Challenges and building activities throughout the Adventure Halls.

V. Chattanooga Lookouts A Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox since 1986, the Barons have been a staple in the Birmingham community since 1885. 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

Come see Gene Cordova's unique blend of comedic storytelling and puppetry! All ages. No registration.

Come see Gene Cordova's unique blend of comedic storytelling and puppetry! All ages. No registration.

Weather permitting, we will then head outside for a “star party”, where we will use what we have learned to get a good look at the moon, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Albireo (a blue/green double star), and Epsilon Lyra (a double-double star). Bring your own telescope, use one of the library telescopes, or peer into Dr.

Ms. Kit is back with another fantastic bubble show full of music and fun!

This national club is geared towards empowering girls in computer science fields. Open to girls 4th grade and up.

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

Everyone will laugh and learn as Gene uses his unique talents that include Ventriloquism, Puppetry, Comedy Magic, Storytelling, Balloon Antics and LOTS of Audience Participation. This program will be held at the Double Oak Community Church Cafe. Registration required. Sponsored by The Friends of the Mt Laurel Library

Feed Me! Myers Plants and Pottery will bring you your own carnivorous plant, explain all of its gross and unique qualities and teach you how to take care of it.  Tweens Only (ages 8-12) Registration required Sponsored by The Friends of the Mt Laurel Library

Celebrate the summer solstice with us by making crafts and snacks that beat the summer heat!

Introduce little ones to the world of Jurassic Park. This action-packed (and age-appropriate) title is great for dinosaur lovers, both new and old. Activities to follow.

Use your own bricks to make an original (not from a kit) creation to be judged by our all-star judges. Registration required. View a rules and information sheet on our website.  For more information, read rules and guidelines here.  Lego Competition FAQ's.

Features live, exotic wildlife from all over the world.  All ages.  No registration.  Sponsored by Shelby Pediatric Dentistry.

Why do animals make so make so many different types of sounds? This program explores these sounds and what they mean. It  will feature a variety of exotic wildlife from all over the globe that will demonstrate for you their unique vocal abilities. This program will be held at the Double Oak Community Church Cafe.

Do you love to dance? Then join us for an afternoon of music and dancing fun with scarves, bean bags, egg shakers, and more!

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.

In this 1995 movie, a magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter and Judy Shepherd. While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish, who’s been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades. If they win,

Come in your PJs, have milk and cookies, and hear some wonderful bedtime tales. Suited for ages 3 and up. No Registration Required.

Learn all about some of our local creatures at the Birmingham Zoo as they visit us at the library!

Before he was the beloved Pete the Cat, he was Pete the Kitty! Join Pete on a cat-tastic playdate as he learns a lesson about sharing with his friend, Grumpy Toad. Activities to follow.

Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 11:00 and 1:00 to build spectacular creations which will be displayed in the library. All Ages.  

Carnival games, kids activities, live music and more. Additional charges for special activities. 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