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.
It’s time to celebrate the end of the summer reading adventure! Campers 5 years old to 11 years old will be entertained by magician Tommy Johns’ show “Finders Keepers: Your Library! Your Adventure!” The show includes magic, music, comedy, puppets and audience participation. There will be face painting, too!
Dive into the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians at the Alabama Wildlife Center. This opportunity allows you to meet our resident snakes, lizard, turtle, and frogs up close and personal. During this event, you’ll learn about the diverse species we care for, including their habitats, behaviors, diets, and conservation statuses. Our knowledgeable staff will […]
Dive into the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians at the Alabama Wildlife Center. This opportunity allows you to meet our resident snakes, lizard, turtle, and frogs up close and personal. During this event, you’ll learn about the diverse species we care for, including their habitats, behaviors, diets, and conservation statuses. Our knowledgeable staff will […]
The Live HealthSmart Mobile Market is filled with fresh produce and a selection of pantry staples, proteins, and dairy. Our grocery store-on-wheels has everything you need to cook (and eat) nutritious food at an affordable price. Learn More
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 […]
Christmas comes early this year as we gather for “Christmas in July” at Shades! Preschoolers and their families are invited to come dressed in their favorite Christmas PJs and enjoy a night of festive holiday fun, including a live nativity, cookie decorating, ornament making, snowball fights, pictures with Santa, Chick-fil-A nuggets, and so much more. […]
Grab your friends and get ready for a night of dancing with Steel City Swing! Whether you want to learn how to swing dance for the first time or you want to dive deeper into your technique, musicality, and connection, we want to see you out on the dance floor dancing with us! All skill […]
Before she was a hit-maker and music legend, Carole King was Carole Klein, a teenage songwriter from Brooklyn. Beautiful is the story of her journey from a high school dreamer to a trailblazer in a male-dominated profession. Along the way, she befriends fellow writer Cynthia Weil, fights convention, and finds her own definition of success. […]
Come see the Weinermobile at the McWane Science Center!
Mine your own gemstones at Cook Museum! The mining bags are available for purchase in the Courtyard.
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 […]
Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM $30 per person Ever feel like time moves too fast? Pen and paint can capture a moment in ways that nothing else can. In this demo, artist Erin Hardin will show you her techniques for creating beautiful watercolor journal entries. We’ll start the demo getting familiar […]
Story time every Tuesday and Thursday.
Discover the fascinating world of native bees with Dana Hazen, Director of Planning, Building & Sustainability for the City of Mountain Brook. Learn about the vital role these bees play in sustaining native plant and pollinator communities in our region.
Discover the fascinating world of native bees with Dana Hazen, Director of Planning, Building & Sustainability for the City of Mountain Brook. Learn about the vital role these bees play in sustaining native plant and pollinator communities in our region.
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.
Jamme’s Crunk Fitness is the incredibly fun, high-energy dance workout that’s so much fun it doesn’t feel like you’re working out at all. It is a power-packed combination of basic aerobics steps and funky dance moves broken down for all levels. This total-body workout burns fat, tones the entire body, strengthens the cardiovascular system and […]
Come on out to A Birthday Place in Pelham for a fun and COOL session of DOWNWARD DOG YOGA! Our yoga sessions are perfect for beginners…no prior yoga experience required! Goat Yoga Bham is partnering with non-profit All The Dogs & A Birthday Place to bring a crazy cute and cuddly dog session that you’ll […]
Choko born and raised in Japan began studying classical piano at the age of three going on to study piano, violin, voice and music theory at Colleges in Tokyo and Fukuoka as well as making journeys to the United States to study jazz in LA and NY.
Before she was a hit-maker and music legend, Carole King was Carole Klein, a teenage songwriter from Brooklyn. Beautiful is the story of her journey from a high school dreamer to a trailblazer in a male-dominated profession. Along the way, she befriends fellow writer Cynthia Weil, fights convention, and finds her own definition of success. […]
Be a Champion for Lakeshore and the Paralympic movement! Join us to celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and our Paralympic athletes at Celebration of Champions, taking place on Friday, July 26. Find yourself transported to the streets of Paris right here at Lakeshore and watch the Opening Ceremony of the […]
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!
Join Birmingham Botanical Gardens each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens! Meet us in the Southern Living Garden, weather permitting, or in the Garden Center. This program is designed to promote a love of reading, creativity, and gardening, all while gaining the benefits of visiting the […]
Mine your own gemstones at Cook Museum! The mining bags are available for purchase in the Courtyard.
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 […]
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