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.
Space One Eleven Arts Center
2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States
City Center Art for high school students is a rigorous multi-media art class with a balance of foundations/essential skills and independent projects. With guidance from the teaching artist, students will develop and execute individually conceived projects to further their technical control of various mediums and strengthen their conceptual skills. In addition, students will learn about […]
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Your construction crew—McWane Science Center and Craneworks—are gearing up once again to bring Big Machines Day to Birmingham, Alabama. On February 24, 2024, visit McWane Science Center and build an incredible day of science, learning, and fun! Visitors of all ages will get up close and personal with some big and small machines on The […]
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL
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 […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes a Tony Award-winning musical with a fresh, joyous score mixing jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues. The epic story follows Celie from a childhood of abuse and anguish through her hard-earned metamorphosis into a strong, radiant light. Told over a forty-year span, Celie discovers the transformative power of kindness […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
The most significant Romantic ballet ever creates the story of Giselle, an innocent girl who is misled into believing the words of her charming admirer. With a broken heart, she dies a maid and joins the spirits of other maidens who are condemned to exist in the darkness of the forest. The Alabama Ballet is […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes a Tony Award-winning musical with a fresh, joyous score mixing jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues. The epic story follows Celie from a childhood of abuse and anguish through her hard-earned metamorphosis into a strong, radiant light. Told over a forty-year span, Celie discovers the transformative power of kindness […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
The most significant Romantic ballet ever creates the story of Giselle, an innocent girl who is misled into believing the words of her charming admirer. With a broken heart, she dies a maid and joins the spirits of other maidens who are condemned to exist in the darkness of the forest. The Alabama Ballet is […]
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL
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 […]
Birmingham Children’s Theatre
2130 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
This story follows Steven – the 10-year-old President of the “Flint Future Detectives Club” – meets the mysterious Mr. Chickee who gives him the first clue in the case of a lifetime! With the help of Zoopy the dog and his fellow detective friends, Steven sets off to unlock the secrets behind the quadrillion dollar […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes a Tony Award-winning musical with a fresh, joyous score mixing jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues. The epic story follows Celie from a childhood of abuse and anguish through her hard-earned metamorphosis into a strong, radiant light. Told over a forty-year span, Celie discovers the transformative power of kindness […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
The most significant Romantic ballet ever creates the story of Giselle, an innocent girl who is misled into believing the words of her charming admirer. With a broken heart, she dies a maid and joins the spirits of other maidens who are condemned to exist in the darkness of the forest. The Alabama Ballet is […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join us for retelling of A Sweet Strangeness Thrills My Heart: The Journal of Sallie Independence Foster, 1861–1887 with storyteller Dolores Hydock and musician Bobby Horton! Sallie Independence Foster was 12-years-old and living in Florence, Alabama in 1861 when the Civil War began. She was […]
Space One Eleven Arts Center
2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Young artists in grades 4-5 work in a variety of mediums such as paint, clay, charcoal, and ink. They will practice and expand on their skills in drawing, color theory, art history, studio maintenance and how to formally evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of others. All skill levels are welcome. Through our scholarship […]
Red Dot Gallery
1001 Stuart St, Birmingham, AL, United States
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 […]
Temple Emanu-El
2100 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, United States
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM $10 PER CLASS Baby & Me at TEE engages your child’s special energy through song, prayer, dance, and laughter. This is a class made just for those tots ages 12 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers. We hope you will […]
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL
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 […]
Space One Eleven Arts Center
2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Young artists in grades 2-3 explore a variety of artistic mediums, practice creative thinking and problem solving, develop new tools for self-expression, and, most importantly, have fun making art! Our teaching artist will guide young artists through projects tailored to their age and skill levels to help them develop as artists and build important creative […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes a Tony Award-winning musical with a fresh, joyous score mixing jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues. The epic story follows Celie from a childhood of abuse and anguish through her hard-earned metamorphosis into a strong, radiant light. Told over a forty-year span, Celie discovers the transformative power of kindness […]
Riverchase United Methodist Church
1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham
Riverchase T-N-T features clothing, toys and baby equipment. A portion of the proceeds and some unsold items go to local charities! The full sale schedule is as follows: VIP Shopping February 28th at 8 am Shopping Open to the Public February 28th 9 am-3 pm and 5 pm-7:30 pm February 29th 9 am-3 pm and […]
Birmingham Children’s Theatre
2130 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
This story follows Steven – the 10-year-old President of the “Flint Future Detectives Club” – meets the mysterious Mr. Chickee who gives him the first clue in the case of a lifetime! With the help of Zoopy the dog and his fellow detective friends, Steven sets off to unlock the secrets behind the quadrillion dollar […]
UAB Alys Stephens Center
1200 10th Ave South, Birmingham, AL, United States
Perfect for our youngest concert goers, our Explorer Concert Series helps to lay a firm foundation for music appreciation by introducing listeners to the instrument families of the orchestra and beginning musical terms. Similar to how we build houses, skyscrapers and even cities, students will learn how music is built or constructed focusing on musical […]
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL
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 […]
Shades Mountain Baptist Church
2017 Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL, United States
Bring your babies and preschoolers (ages 0-5) and join us for Mommy & Me Music, every Wednesday at 10:30 am at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in the Conference Center. No registration required. Email Rebecca Reeves (rreeves@shades.org) for more information.
Albert L. Scott Library – Alabaster Library
100 9th Street Northwest, Alabaster, AL, United States
Come show your talent or lack of talent in our Awful Art Contest! Will you be the master of ugly? Materials provided for you to create a work of bad art.
Space One Eleven Arts Center
2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Young artists in grades 6-8 continue to improve upon their art-making skills with a focus on foundations and conceptual thinking. Young artists who wish to apply to the Alabama School of Fine Arts will receive guidance during the application process including portfolio review and development. All skill levels are welcome. Through our scholarship application, art class […]
Riverchase United Methodist Church
1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham
Riverchase T-N-T features clothing, toys and baby equipment. A portion of the proceeds and some unsold items go to local charities! The full sale schedule is as follows: VIP Shopping February 28th at 8 am Shopping Open to the Public February 28th 9 am-3 pm and 5 pm-7:30 pm February 29th 9 am-3 pm and […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes a Tony Award-winning musical with a fresh, joyous score mixing jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues. The epic story follows Celie from a childhood of abuse and anguish through her hard-earned metamorphosis into a strong, radiant light. Told over a forty-year span, Celie discovers the transformative power of kindness […]
Hope Church Gardendale
805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL, United States
The Kingdom Kids Consignment Sale is in Hope Church in Gardendale. This twice-yearly sale features gently used baby and children’s clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment and select other baby and children’s items. The full sale schedule is as follows: Thursday, February 29 8 am – 7 pm Friday, March 1 8 am – 6 pm […]
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL
This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } Tiny Makers at the Gardens | This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment […]
Riverchase United Methodist Church
1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham
Riverchase T-N-T features clothing, toys and baby equipment. A portion of the proceeds and some unsold items go to local charities! The full sale schedule is as follows: VIP Shopping February 28th at 8 am Shopping Open to the Public February 28th 9 am-3 pm and 5 pm-7:30 pm February 29th 9 am-3 pm and […]
Temple Emanu-El
2100 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, United States
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM $10 PER CLASS Baby & Me at TEE engages your child’s special energy through song, prayer, dance, and laughter. This is a class made just for those tots ages 12 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers. We hope you will […]
UAB Alys Stephens Center
1200 10th Ave South, Birmingham, AL, United States
Perfect for our youngest concert goers, our Explorer Concert Series helps to lay a firm foundation for music appreciation by introducing listeners to the instrument families of the orchestra and beginning musical terms. Similar to how we build houses, skyscrapers and even cities, students will learn how music is built or constructed focusing on musical […]
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL
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 […]
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL
This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment with and enjoy creating. For ages 16 months–3 years | Limited to 10 children with […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } Tiny Makers at the Gardens | This series is made up of five, one-hour, child-led art playgroups where children are given the opportunity to explore and enjoy art with the help of their caregiver. We ask that caregivers stay and assist their children as they experiment […]
For Moms and their children (up to age 2) to connect and talk about how to better care for your mental health. Discuss your current challenges and learn coping skills you can practice with your babies. Facilitated by Licensed Professional Counselor, Maya Bailey and Gracie Bailey.
Riverchase United Methodist Church
1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham
Riverchase T-N-T features clothing, toys and baby equipment. A portion of the proceeds and some unsold items go to local charities! The full sale schedule is as follows: VIP Shopping February 28th at 8 am Shopping Open to the Public February 28th 9 am-3 pm and 5 pm-7:30 pm February 29th 9 am-3 pm and […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
From Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes a Tony Award-winning musical with a fresh, joyous score mixing jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues. The epic story follows Celie from a childhood of abuse and anguish through her hard-earned metamorphosis into a strong, radiant light. Told over a forty-year span, Celie discovers the transformative power of kindness […]
Riverchase United Methodist Church
1953 Old Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham
Riverchase T-N-T features clothing, toys and baby equipment. A portion of the proceeds and some unsold items go to local charities! The full sale schedule is as follows: VIP Shopping February 28th at 8 am Shopping Open to the Public February 28th 9 am-3 pm and 5 pm-7:30 pm February 29th 9 am-3 pm and […]
Hope Church Gardendale
805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL, United States
The Kingdom Kids Consignment Sale is in Hope Church in Gardendale. This twice-yearly sale features gently used baby and children’s clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment and select other baby and children’s items. The full sale schedule is as follows: Thursday, February 29 8 am – 7 pm Friday, March 1 8 am – 6 pm […]
Bluff Park United Methodist Church
733 Valley Street, Hoover, AL, United States
Bargains on the Bluff is a sale that happens twice a year. It features children’s clothes, shoes, toys, books and more! Friday, March 1 9 am – 6 pm Saturday, March 2 9 am – 2 pm (Select items 25% off)
Albert L. Scott Library – Alabaster Library
100 9th Street Northwest, Alabaster, AL, United States
Join Ms. Karen for stories, music, rhymes, and finger plays–fun for little ones ages 0-2! Let your little one sit, sing, wiggle and waggle for 20 minutes of interactive fun.
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL
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 […]
BJCC
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Cottontail’s Village Festival is a division of Christmas Village Festival and brings families and friends together to celebrate spring. Featuring over 200 booths, vendors from all across the United States offer a variety of gifts including arts, crafts, clothing, food and jewelry. The BJCC and Birmingham welcome shoppers over the 3-day long show.
Center Point Public Library
533 Sunhill Road, Center Point, AL, United States
Bring your little one to Tots and Tales with Miss Emily! Provide your child with the opportunity to practice their early literacy, social and motor skills! Ages 4+.
