As the school year winds down and Summer heats up, the Alabama Baseball Foundation (ABF) tees up for another season dedicated to preventing summer learning loss in children in grades one through eight. ABF is now recruiting children to fill its Birmingham-based programs. ABF’s Baseball and Academic Skills Instructional Course (BASIC) is a co-ed sports
Visit the Zoo during Zoo Fun Days to take advantage of discounted admission – $5 off all admission tickets! Guests will have the opportunity to get up-close with the elephants in Trails of Africa, experience Predator Zone, enjoy a Red Diamond Sea Lion Show and be surrounded by and feed* beautiful lorikeets in the Schaeffer
The library welcomes lovers of comics, cosplay, gaming and more as we bring you our biggest Fest yet! More guest authors, more breakout rooms, more artisan workshops and more chances to win great prizes. From Star Trek to Stephen King, from Game of Thrones to Doctor Who, we have dozens of panels for you to
The jack-of-all-trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the
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.
Our next Storytime Pottery event is an absolute must! With kiddos starting school for the first time, it can be an emotional experience - we get it! During this special event, we'll be celebrating the love between a parent & their child as we read The Kissing Hand. Kiddos will create a handprint tile, plus
Under the Sea at CHOM! August 4, 2018 9:00 – 4:30 pm Make a “Socktopus”! Create a new species of jellyfish! Design your own egg submarine, And test in our water table!
V. Mobile Bay Bears Thirsty Thursday 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.
UAB Women & Infants Center, The Birmingham Barons, Babypalooza, and other mom groups are partnering to host The BIG Latch On Birmingham, Friday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Regions Field. The BIG Latch On takes place worldwide during World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2018) gathering mothers together to publicly breastfeed and raise awareness and
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
A One Day Experience in The Art of Photography for the entire family! This day long class is targeted at Middle-School aged children and their families The objectives of the session are to: ~Get the participants familiar with the concepts of photography that most impact artistic imagery. ~Show participants the basics of how to use
As the lazy days of summer wind down, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. But before you completely forget about the summer, return to McWane for one final weekend of fun.
Come join the coolest kids in town for an afternoon of gaming. Monthly prizes for tournament winners. Registration is not necessary, but feel free to let us know you are coming. Snacks. Drinks. Fun.
As the lazy days of summer wind down, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. But before you completely forget about the summer, return to McWane for one final weekend of fun.
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray JR. is the family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Adapted from the Broadway production that won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray JR. is a show that celebrates diversity and brings audiences to their feet with its positive
Vs. Mobile Bay Bears Kids Run The Bases 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
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.
On Thursday, August 9 from 11 am.-3 p.m. Fortis Institute-Birmingham will host its first annual Summer Bash. The kid-friendly community event will include free food, music, demonstrations from the fire and police department, health screenings, and a bookbag giveaway (while supplies last.) In preparation for back-to-school, Fortis Institute at Birmingham will host the inaugural Summer
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
Super Mario Blowout at CHOM! August 11, 2018 9 am – 4:30 pm Collect Coins for prizes! Play Mario Games! Craft your own power-up item! Costumes are welcome!
Enjoy cold beverages while you sample food from Ashley Mac’s, bartaco, Dave’s Pizza, Demetri’s BBQ, Farm Bowl, Fresh Market, Homewood Gourmet, Mason Dixon, Nabeel’s Café, Piggly Wiggly, Roly Poly, Ruth’s Chris, and Shiki. Beverage sponsors include Avondale Brewery, Buffalo Rock, Coca-Cola, Good People, Red Hills Brewery, and Rush Wines. Play corn hole and listen to live music while
Rewind the summer and relive the 80s at Henley Park in the Birmingham Zoo on Saturday, August 11. We’ll be dancing to our favorite music hits of the 80s with opening local 80s band, Legal Limit, followed by Electric Avenue from Atlanta! Meet VJ legend Alan Hunter, enjoy live entertainment, a video game Gaming Truck,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Hear ye, hear ye! Adorn your crown or tiara and join us for a special meet and greet between your little prince and princess and our court of princesses at this royal breakfast! Pancakes and Princesses will take place on Saturday, August 18 at 8am in Trails of Africa, and will be followed by Fairytales
Shoppers and swappers come from far and near to Tannehill Trade Days in search of tools, clothing, jewelry, knives, furniture and other treasures. We have 350+ vendors to come and see. Rain or shine. Day-Use Admission: $5 Adults (12 years and older) $4 Seniors (Ages 62 and older) $3 Children (Ages 6-11) ages 5 and
For ages 3 and up Enjoy this unique opportunity for healthy fun with the family in the gardens of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This energetic class will incorporate individual and partner yoga poses for strength and balance, plus breathing exercises to help foster calm and focus. Our garden inspired crafts will assist in cooling the mind
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
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.
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!
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
Food trucks, inflatables, gaming trucks, arts, vendors, music and fun for the whole family! No admission charge. Located in the field behind City Hall.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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!