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 parents seeking fun and educational activities for children.
Tickets are now on sale for Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume in partnership with the Walt Disney Archives and presented by PNC. Comprised of 70 costumes spanning nearly half a century, this captivating show takes visitors on a journey into the enchanting worlds of Disney, highlighting the innovative ways some of […]
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
Embark on an exhilarating journey at the Athenian Driving Academy, held at the exclusive Atlanta Motorsports Park, the country club of race tracks! This exclusive week-long program, spanning 7 days and 6 nights, offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for only 20 lucky Athenians, aged 16-18, to dive into the world of motorsports. Our specially designed curriculum […]
Join Amy Smoot to create and play with clay! Students will have fun exploring a variety of hand building techniques to create functional and/or sculptural artworks. Students will receive instruction through each step of the ceramics process from creating to glazing and decorating their work. Building techniques will include slab building, pinching, coiling, stamping and […]
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Join Amy Smoot to create and play with clay! Students will have fun exploring the pottery wheel and various techniques to create functional cups, bowls or mugs. Students will receive instruction through each step of the throwing process from creating to glazing and decorating their work. This class is for teens ages 13-16. This class […]
Each class will cover one of a variety of different mediums and subjects. Projects balance development of academic rendering skill with fun crafting. In addition to sketching practice, we use mediums such as pastels, acrylic paint, watercolor, pencil drawing, oil pastels, clay, collage, scratch board, and found object constructions. We try not to repeat projects […]
Join Amy Smoot to create and play with clay! Students will have fun exploring a variety of hand building techniques to create functional and/or sculptural artworks. Students will receive instruction through each step of the ceramics process from creating to glazing and decorating their work. Building techniques will include slab building, pinching, coiling, stamping and […]
Weekly story time with stories and crafts
The “Hidden Heroes: Revolutionary Spy Adventure” offers something for patriots of all ages. Learn to become a spy, outsmart the redcoat forces and join the Continental Army.
Tickets are now on sale for Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume in partnership with the Walt Disney Archives and presented by PNC. Comprised of 70 costumes spanning nearly half a century, this captivating show takes visitors on a journey into the enchanting worlds of Disney, highlighting the innovative ways some of […]
Story time every Tuesday and Thursday.
Join Alecia Martinez from Studio by the Tracks for a maker’s workshop
to create your own cyanotype prints. This photographic technique produces stunning indigo-colored images on paper, offering a unique way to capture the beauty of nature without a camera!
Join Amy Smoot to create and play with clay! Students will have fun exploring the pottery wheel and various techniques to create functional cups, bowls or mugs. Students will receive instruction through each step of the throwing process from creating to glazing and decorating their work. This class is for teens ages 13-16. This class […]
Tuesday Night Trails is for everyone! All ages and skill levels are welcome, and it is free and open to the public. We have multiple pace groups with leaders and sweepers, so no one is left behind. We want you to go at the pace that you need, and we are here to support you […]
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
Join Amy Smoot to create and play with clay! Students will have fun exploring a variety of hand building techniques to create functional and/or sculptural artworks. Students will receive instruction through each step of the ceramics process from creating to glazing and decorating their work. Building techniques will include slab building, pinching, coiling, stamping and […]
Join us for summer learning where we will have entertaining and educational performers or programs at the Fultondale Event Center (hosted by the Fultondale Public Library). This event is open to children of all ages but is best for ages 4-10. The program includes the events as well as a reading challenge. Call or visit […]
The “Hidden Heroes: Revolutionary Spy Adventure” offers something for patriots of all ages. Learn to become a spy, outsmart the redcoat forces and join the Continental Army.
Tickets are now on sale for Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume in partnership with the Walt Disney Archives and presented by PNC. Comprised of 70 costumes spanning nearly half a century, this captivating show takes visitors on a journey into the enchanting worlds of Disney, highlighting the innovative ways some of […]
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
Join Amy Smoot to create and play with clay! Students will have fun exploring the pottery wheel and various techniques to create functional cups, bowls or mugs. Students will receive instruction through each step of the throwing process from creating to glazing and decorating their work. This class is for teens ages 13-16. This class […]
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
The “Hidden Heroes: Revolutionary Spy Adventure” offers something for patriots of all ages. Learn to become a spy, outsmart the redcoat forces and join the Continental Army.
Tickets are now on sale for Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume in partnership with the Walt Disney Archives and presented by PNC. Comprised of 70 costumes spanning nearly half a century, this captivating show takes visitors on a journey into the enchanting worlds of Disney, highlighting the innovative ways some of […]
Story time every Tuesday and Thursday.
Listen to a fun story about cats, while petting and playing with cats, We also provide crayons and coloring pages after the reading. Recommended for ages 4-10, adults must stay on the premises. All visiting the cats must pay the entrance fee.
Join us on June 27 for I Love America Night at the Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex for a day of free swimming, sponsor booths, a children's area, and a musical performance by Chevy 6.
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
Join Vestavia Hills on June 27 for free swimming at the Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex, sponsor booths, a children’s area, musical performance by Chevy 6, and a spectacular grand finale! The Park Concession Stand will be open for dinner and snacks purchases, and food vendors Davenport’s Pizza Palace, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Heavenly Donuts, and Kona […]
Liberty Day features live music, arts and crafts, a Main Street parade, national headliner bands, and a spectacular fireworks show. Each year, thousands of visitors from across Alabama gather to partake in the festivities.
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join teaching artist Melissa Shultz-Jones for a workshop on phenology, the study of natural events in relation to seasonal and climatic changes. Engage in a creative approach to nature observation and document your observations during a guided garden walk. Materials: Please bring a small watercolor […]
Enjoy red, white and blue all-American family fun this summer at the American Village. The “Hidden Heroes: Revolutionary Spy Adventure” offers something for patriots of all ages. Learn to become a spy, outsmart the redcoat forces and join the Continental Army. Read the Village Gazette upon your arrival at the Visitors Center to find out […]
Tickets are now on sale for Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume in partnership with the Walt Disney Archives and presented by PNC. Comprised of 70 costumes spanning nearly half a century, this captivating show takes visitors on a journey into the enchanting worlds of Disney, highlighting the innovative ways some of […]
Stories, songs, games, letters, and more for children and their care givers.
Come for the kickoff of the American Village Summer Film Series – Friday, May 31st beginning at 5:30pm. Enjoy food and adult beverages on Constitution Green from 5:30 to 7:00, then go into the West Wing Independence Hall Theatre for the movie of the week! Bring a picnic blanket and make it a date night […]
Devious Duck challenges slow Tortoise and fast Hare to settle their differences in a race. However, wise Owl knows that we are more similar than different and that our community is what helps us win. Original music by Post-Cool Art Collective takes us on a journey through the choreography of co-directors Joanna Hardy-West and Taylor […]
City Walk BHAM is proud to present Free Friday Flicks kicking off their 33rd season on Friday, June 7th at City Walk BHAM-SOCIAL located at the 2300 block of 9 th Avenue North. Free Friday Flicks is a month-long, family-friendly film series where patrons are invited to come out every Friday night at 7pm and […]
Support local, and shop our Thursday Mini Pop-Up Market each week featuring a rotating cast of local creators and cultivators. We’ll have a new vendor every week!
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
The Farmers Market at Pepper Place filled with farmers, crafters, food producers.
Liberty Day features live music, arts and crafts, a Main Street parade, national headliner bands, and a spectacular fireworks show. Each year, thousands of visitors from across Alabama gather to partake in the festivities.
Enjoy red, white and blue all-American family fun this summer at the American Village. The “Hidden Heroes: Revolutionary Spy Adventure” offers something for patriots of all ages. Learn to become a spy, outsmart the redcoat forces and join the Continental Army. Read the Village Gazette upon your arrival at the Visitors Center to find out […]
Tickets are now on sale for Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume in partnership with the Walt Disney Archives and presented by PNC. Comprised of 70 costumes spanning nearly half a century, this captivating show takes visitors on a journey into the enchanting worlds of Disney, highlighting the innovative ways some of […]
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
Devious Duck challenges slow Tortoise and fast Hare to settle their differences in a race. However, wise Owl knows that we are more similar than different and that our community is what helps us win. Original music by Post-Cool Art Collective takes us on a journey through the choreography of co-directors Joanna Hardy-West and Taylor […]
Devious Duck challenges slow Tortoise and fast Hare to settle their differences in a race. However, wise Owl knows that we are more similar than different and that our community is what helps us win. Original music by Post-Cool Art Collective takes us on a journey through the choreography of co-directors Joanna Hardy-West and Taylor […]
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
Tickets are now on sale for Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume in partnership with the Walt Disney Archives and presented by PNC. Comprised of 70 costumes spanning nearly half a century, this captivating show takes visitors on a journey into the enchanting worlds of Disney, highlighting the innovative ways some of […]
Mary Poppins is, as she will tell you, practically perfect in every way, and so is this musical extravaganza. Gliding into the lives of the troubled Banks Family, Mary Poppins uses a combination of magic and common sense to bring young Jane and Michael around. But even the grown-ups get a lesson or two in […]
Join us for our “Thyme to Read” book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
The Birmingham Barons take on the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Regions Field.
The Trussville Freedom Celebration on July 4 is a vibrant community event that brings families and friends together for a day of patriotic festivities. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and a variety of fun activities for all ages.
Thunder on the Mountain at Vulcan Park & Museum is Birmingham's most spectacular 4th of July celebration. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Vulcan statue, the event features an incredible fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music.
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
| Join us for Tanabata, a Japanese festival celebrating the alignment of two stars normally separated by the Milky Way. Hosted in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Alabama and the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, we invite you to hang a special wish on tanzaku (colorful paper strips) in our Japanese Garden. Become a […]
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Join us for this week long summer camp!
Bring your best-tasting homegrown tomato and participate in a blind taste test to determine the most delicious variety! Join Chilton County Alabama Cooperative Extension Agent, David Lawrence, as he shares insights and tips on tomato troubleshooting.
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