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Homewchool Day at McWane
Homewchool Day at McWane
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
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October Support Meeting: Accreta Awareness & Prevention
Join us for our October support meeting as we participate in Accreta Awareness Month. Placenta accreta is a serious condition in which the placenta attaches too deeply into the wall of the uterus, resulting in complications. The greatest risk factor for accreta is a previous uterine scar, and the risk for developing placenta accreta increases
Scary Movie Night
Scary Movie Night
Take a treat and grab a seat for Scary Movie Night! You vote on the movie! Snacks served. For Teens Grade 6-12
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Kids Create: LEGO Club
Kids Create: LEGO Club
(K-5 grade) Get ready to use your creativity for our exciting building challenges!
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Baby Tales at North Shelby
Baby Tales at North Shelby
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.
Greek Festival
Greek Festival
The 46th Annual Greek Festival is set for October 4-6, 2018 from 10:30am-10:00pm in downtown Birmingham. The Birmingham Greek Festival began in 1972 and is one Birmingham’s oldest cultural food festivals and most highly anticipated events. The festival is an act of love of Birmingham’s Greek community going back to 4 generations. Besides delicious Greek
Teen Zombie Barbies
Teen Zombie Barbies
Turn old Barbie dolls into something from the walking dead. All supplies provided. Register online.
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Mt Laurel Toddler Tales
Mt Laurel Toddler Tales
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.
Mt Laurel Storytime
Mt Laurel Storytime
Stories, music, and more for every member of the family. All ages. No registration required.
Alabama Butterbean Festival
Alabama Butterbean Festival
One of the largest festivals in the Southeast, the Alabama Butterbean Festival rounds up country cooks, families, and die-hard fans of butterbeans for a fun-filled weekend including 12-hours of live music, carnival rides, food, petting zoos, pony rides, and more. The free festival also features the Guinness world record holding butterbean pot. The pot earned
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Somethin’ Pumpkin at CHOM!
Somethin’ Pumpkin at CHOM!
Somethin’ Pumpkin at CHOM! Saturday, October 8, 2018 9 am– 4:30 pm Pumpkin Chunkin’! Hopping Corn Science! Paper Bag Scarecrow! Paint a Pumpkin! All activities included in Admission!
55th Annual Bluff Park Art Show
55th Annual Bluff Park Art Show
The 55th Bluff Park Art Show is set for Oct. 6 and will bring some 150 artists to the Bluff Park community park in Hoover so that art enthusiasts – both new and experienced – can enjoy an early fall day to view and buy fine art. Free shuttles are available to bring people to
LEGO Play
LEGO Play
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.
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Picture Book Club: Ghosts in the House
Picture Book Club: Ghosts in the House
A clever young witch has a ghost problem – and she knows just how to handle it! Join us for stories, games, crafts, and snacks! Suited for ages 3-5. Registration required and begins 2 weeks before event.
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Painted Pumpkin Party
Painted Pumpkin Party
BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin). We’ll provide the paint. All ages welcome with a caregiver. Registration is required. Registration opens two weeks before event.
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Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
Make your Halloween plans all month long in October with the Birmingham Zoo! Prepare for over the top fun during our 27th annual Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions, themed rides and carnival games for 18 nights! Come experience the excitement on
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Family Yoga in the Gardens – October
Family Yoga in the Gardens – October
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
Creepy Science at CHOM!
Creepy Science at CHOM!
Creepy Science at CHOM! Saturday, October 13, 2018 9 – 4:30 pm Vanishing Ghosts! Jack O’ Lantern volcanoes! Pumpkin gut slime! All activities included in Admission!
Mt Laurel Fall Festival Craft
Mt Laurel Fall Festival Craft
Stop by during the Mt Laurel Festival to make a craft at the library. All ages with parent help. Registration is not required but supplies are limited.
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Mt Laurel Picture Book Club
Mt Laurel Picture Book Club
Registration begins 10/1/2018 at 8:00 AM Come celebrate the picture books by Kazuno Kohara with snacks and crafts. All ages welcome
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Shop Save & Share
Shop Save & Share is Birmingham's premier shopping event, benefitting the Junior League of Birmingham's 38 community projects serving women and children in Birmingham. Purchase a $40 card to receive 20% off at over 500 area stores, restaurants and businesses October 17-28. Purchase your virtual Shop Save & Share card through Planet Fundraiser at http://bit.ly/2018shopsaveshare beginning September
Kids Corner at North Shelby Library
Kids Corner at North Shelby Library
Stop by the Children’s Department for some small games and activities. Designed for 3-6 year olds. No registration required.
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Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
Make your Halloween plans all month long in October with the Birmingham Zoo! Prepare for over the top fun during our 27th annual Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo! Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions, themed rides and carnival games for 18 nights! Come experience the excitement on
13th Annual Spooktacular at CHOM!
13th Annual Spooktacular at CHOM!
13th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at CHOM! Thursday, October 18, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 pm CHOM closes at 4:30 and re-opens at 5:30 pm Costume + Food Bank item = Admission for each person, adults too! Purchase tickets for carnival games at event See more information on flyer
Tween Campfire Ghost Stories
Tween Campfire Ghost Stories
A spooky tradition here at the North Shelby Library going on 12 years now. We will share an hour of campfire spooky stories with Ms. Kristy, and cook s’mores and hot dogs by the fire. Costumes welcome. The event will be held on the back patio. In the event of poor weather, we will move
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Mt Laurel Toddler Tales
Mt Laurel Toddler Tales
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.
Mt Laurel Storytime
Mt Laurel Storytime
Stories, music, and more for every member of the family. All ages. No registration required.
An Evening at Hogwarts
An Evening at Hogwarts
Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles: Grab your wizard robe and cross Platform 9 ¾ to McWane’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Enjoy dinner in the Great Hall, make your own wizard wand, concoct potions, attend flying lessons, and more! After class is dismissed, grab your complimentary popcorn and drink as you view a special
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The Human Body at CHOM!
The Human Body at CHOM!
The Human Body at CHOM! Saturday, October 20, 2018 9-4:30 pm Creep on down to CHOM and explore the human body! Make your own x-ray! Stick your hands in a bucket of “blood cells!” Create a spinal cord! All activities included in admission!
Oak Mountain Elementary School Fall Fun Fest
Oak Mountain Elementary School Fall Fun Fest
For Immediate Release Oak Mountain Elementary School PTO Amy Bryan Baggett 205-799-3880 omespr@gmail.com OAK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOSTS 10TH ANNUAL FALL FUN FEST School fundraiser celebrates best of autumn fun, while helping to fund educational improvements. The Oak Mountain Elementary School's Parent-Teacher Organization is hosting its 2018 Fall Fun Fest event on Saturday, October 20,
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Mt Laurel Spooky Preschool Science
Mt Laurel Spooky Preschool Science
Come join Jan Mattingly a.k.a. The Science Lady as she presents a program of Spooky Science for preschoolers! Registration is required.
Sugar Rush
Sugar Rush
Decorate cupcakes and try candy from all over. This program planned by the Teen Leadership Council. Registration required; 6th-12th graders.
VBAC Education Class
VBAC Education Class
ICAN of Birmingham is offering a free, instructional VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) course for parents, grandparents, support people, doulas and birth professionals! Using evidence-based resources as our guide, this class will: - Present a general overview of both the risks and benefits of VBAC - Answer commonly asked questions about VBAC - Address factors
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Family Board Game Night
Family Board Game Night
Drop by the Children’s Department between 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm and play some board games together as a family! No registration.
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Preschool Kitchen Science
Preschool Kitchen Science
Ms. Jan is bringing some spooky science to share with preschoolers! Be prepared for fun! Preschool Age. Registration required and opens 2 weeks before program.
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Storybook 5K and Fun Run
Storybook 5K and Fun Run
The 3rd annual Storybook 5K and Fun Run, hosted by the Junior Board of the Vestavia Hills Library Foundation, is a fundraiser for the Children's Department of the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. The 5K will begin at 8:00 am with the 2 Mile Run beginning at 8:10 am and the One Mile Fun
CSI: at CHOM!
CSI: at CHOM!
CSI: CHOM Child Science Investigators Saturday, October 27, 2018 9-4:30 pm Discover What’s in the Evidence Bag? Fingerprint Analysis! DNA Extraction! Solve the CHOM Crime! All activities included in Admission!
LEGO Club at Mt Laurel Library
LEGO Club at Mt Laurel Library
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.
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Mr. Bond’s Science Guys’ Spooky Science Show
Mr. Bond’s Science Guys’ Spooky Science Show
Show: All ages, no registration. Slime Activity: Kids 7 and up, registration required. Come enjoy learning about spooky science with the Science Guys! All ages are welcome to attend the show. Following the show will be a slime activity for kids ages 7 and up. The show is no registration, but registration is required for
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Trick or Treat at Mt Laurel and North Shelby Libraries
Trick or Treat at Mt Laurel and North Shelby Libraries
Stop by North Shelby Library and Mt Laurel Library to Trick or Treat! Each department will have candy and allergy-friendly treats to share. Costumes are welcome but not required!
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Storm Science at CHOM!
Storm Science at CHOM!
Storm Science at CHOM! Saturday, November 3, 2018 9 - 4:30 pm Create hurricane art! Adopt a pet cloud! Make a tiny tornado! Experience a storm in a jar! All activities included in Admission
All Day LEGO Play
All Day LEGO Play
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.
Moss Rock Festival
Moss Rock Festival
Grab friends and family and get outside to the Moss Rock Festival at The Preserve in Hoover. Explore Nature, SmartLIVING, Art + Design at Alabama’s premier eco-creative festival. Innovation, imagination, and fun await 10,000 visitors under a blanket of fall colors at this idyllic neighborhood setting adjacent to Hoover’s own 350 acre Moss Rock Preserve.
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