Discover the best family-friendly events in Birmingham, Alabama! From day camps and mommy-and-me classes to exciting local attractions, find the perfect activities for your family.
Explore Birmingham family fun with our guide to kid-friendly events and experiences. Perfect for fun and educational activities for your children.
Join the Alabama Center for Architecture and the Structural Engineers Association of Alabama for a week of design and LEGO building. Create a stunning LEGO masterpiece in partnership with an architect or engineer. Test your work on our seismic shake table and then add it to our window display for the public to see. Make […]
Have you ever wanted to wander the galleries after hours? We’re open late tonight, throwing open the galleries and offering live music to enliven your evening art experience. This Music at the Museum will be inspired by Birmingham’s jazz scene and the BMA’s current exhibition, Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden. A cash bar […]
Catch the show before the general public! Previews offer a unique chance to experience the excitement and energy of the cast performing for an audience for the first time.
Baby Art Play offers a taste-safe, sensory art experience for babies 6-18 months! Little ones can touch, smear, and splat in a safe, messy play area while parents relax with a latte. Dress for a mess and let creativity run wild!
Trussville’s most popular family-friendly events—the Spring Carnival! Expect fun rides for all ages, more carnival food than you can eat and lots of games and prizes. Admission is free. $20 Unlimited Ride Wristbands + individual tickets will be available for purchase. Thursday 5pm-9pmFriday 5pm-9pmSaturday *(1pm-5pm) & *(6pm-10pm)Sunday 1pm-5pm•Each day requires new wristband purchase• 90 Parkway […]
Join us for Teen Craft Night—a space where you can hang out, vibe with friends, and try out the coolest DIYs (from DIY trucker hats, to air clay raviolis, and more). We’ll tackle a new craft each session. No experience needed—just bring your creativity, and we’ll supply the rest. Grab your friends and let’s craft, […]
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Join us at every Saturday from 7am – 12pm (or sell out!) to experience a farmer-led grassroots market. Get your fresh produce delivered straight from our local farms to your table. Located at 2824 5th Ave S in the parking lot of Automatic Seafood!
Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025 for the 3rd annual Glenwood 5K Trail Run on our beautiful 363-acre campus! Runners will experience various trails on the run throughout our campus to ensure a 5K unlike ever before! Register by March 8th for early bird pricing and to get a t-shirt at the race. […]
Hand in Paw’s 15th Annual Mutt Strut is Saturday, April 5, at Homewood Central Park. Come be part of Birmingham’s premier dog-friendly outdoor event! This fun-filled day features a 5K and 1-mile fun run, open to runners, walkers, and participants of all ages and abilities. With an energetic 80s fitness theme, complete with neon colors, […]
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Home Depot Kids Workshops are fun, hands-on events to give kids the chance to build exciting projects, from fire trucks to sensory boards, while learning basic DIY skills with the help of friendly store associates.
New and expectant parents don't miss the Huntsville Babypalooza Baby Expo on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Von Braun Center, Saturn Ballroom (formerly North Hall) from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. It’s a free day of fun and information to connect you with essential resources, education, and community support.
Support the non-profit Workshops Empowerment Inc.! Come to Cahaba Brewing on Saturday, April 5th from 2-4pm to sample delicious baked goods made by competing teams of local bakers. Each ticket lets you try every sample and get one free Cahaba Brewing drink! Visit the website: https://bakeoff.swell.gives/ Local celebrity judges will determine the Grand Champion and the […]
Agatha Christie’s genre-defining murder mystery runs at Oak Mountain High School April 4-6. A group of strangers is snowed-in at the opening weekend of a guest house when a detective on skis shows up to tell them that a murderer in London left an ominous notebook containing their current address. If you know who the […]
Opera Birmingham proudly presents The Diary of Anne Frank, an opera by Grigory Frid, bringing one of the most poignant and enduring stories of the 20th century to life. Performances will take place this Spring, offering audiences an intimate and deeply moving experience that honors the strength and spirit of Anne Frank. Performance dates are […]
Join us for Birmingham Vegan Fest Spring 2025. Our festival is the largest vegan fest in Alabama. This FREE event is open to everyone, 11am-5pm, Sunday, April 6th, at Cahaba Brewing Co. We will showcase the booming local vegan scene, so there will be a heavy emphasis on local food trucks, popups, and other vegan-friendly […]
Agatha Christie’s genre-defining murder mystery runs at Oak Mountain High School April 4-6. A group of strangers is snowed-in at the opening weekend of a guest house when a detective on skis shows up to tell them that a murderer in London left an ominous notebook containing their current address. If you know who the […]
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Throughout the semester, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, […]
FREE Adoption Prep. Courses begin in Birmingham, AL on September 10th! During the Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies (TIPS) training, you will join a class of 6 to 15 families, forming a support system that often extends well beyond the program. The classes are co-led by a social work trainer and an adoptive parent, allowing participants […]
Buy Tickets Plan Your Visit Lobby doors open at 6:00, auditorium doors open at 6:30. Show begins at 7:00. Something Great is coming to Birmingham this Spring! Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet! Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See […]
Magic City Performing Arts presents Swan Lake, a family-friendly version of the ballet that tells the story of a princess cursed to live as a swan by day and a human by night. The test of devotion ensues amidst a backdrop of iconic choreography and haunting music. Featuring 130 local dancers and guest principal artists […]
Get ready for a night to remember as you relive your prom experience and create new memories. Join us at The Farrell on Friday, April 11, 2025 to support Family Connection. Dress up or dust off your old prom attire and dance the night away to music through the decades! This 21+ event will have […]
Experience an unforgettable evening of musical mastery with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and a program that fuses lesser-known gems with classical treasures. Delve into the depths of emotion with Barber’s evocative “Second Essay for Orchestra,” where lush melodies intertwine with poignant harmonies, painting a vivid sonic landscape. Then, be swept away by Bernstein’s powerful Missa Brevis paired […]
Join the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) and Cahaba Brewing Co. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, for a fun-filled day of BBQ, beer, and bragging rights. CahabaQue, hosted at Cahaba Brewing Co., benefits the BCRFA and their mission to fund breast cancer research and save lives. Since 2013, CahabaQue has raised over $307,000 […]
Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K, presented by McDonald’s, is an annual celebration of family, fundraising and awareness for RMHC of Alabama. Participants can run/walk two course options: 5K and 1 Mile. Can’t make it in-person? Select the Snoozer option during registration! There is lots of music to get the party started and awards after the […]
Sozo Children International, a Birmingham, Alabama based nonprofit ministry dedicated to serving at-risk children in Uganda, will hold Sozo Shindig at Helena Hollow on April 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sozo Shindig will feature more than 25 activities including horseback rides, a petting zoo, zip line, bouncy house, food trucks, and much […]
Get ready for NeighborFest, the ultimate celebration of home, community, and fun! Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home or just want to enjoy a fantastic day out, we’ve got something for everyone: MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FOOD TRUCKS & LOCAL VENDORS – Savor delicious eats while shopping with amazing small businesses. KIDS’ ACTIVITIES – Face […]
SDD is a high-energy drone event that features both racing and freestyle flight lines with top pilots in the US, tech enthusiasts, and a growing audience of fans. We blend competition, entertainment, and cutting-edge drone tech to create an unforgettable experience for pilots, spectators, and sponsors alike.
The Funky Fish Fry is held every April to celebrate Autism Acceptance month. The event is hosted by the junior boards of Mitchell’s Place and the Autism Support of Alabama in support of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Birmingham and beyond. Our goal in creating this event is to prove that giving back to […]
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