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.
Be a citizen scientist and join the Great Backyard Bird Count 2024! Join us for a fun and beneficial birding day! Meet at the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center at 10am for a quick introduction and overview of bird count details. We will go birding on the way to the Alabama Wildlife Center where we will […]
The Birmingham Zoo is excited to partner with the Birmingham Audubon Society for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Before the Zoo opens, Alabama Audubon will lead a birding walk through the Zoo. From 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., join the Birmingham Zoo’s animal care and education staff to learn all about your backyard birds […]
Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. The Market is a three-day event held several times a year in various communities. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Birmingham Home Show returns to Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Jan. 16-18 with three days of inspiration, expert advice and shopping. Show features also include an appearance by Ati Williams, host of Netflix’s “Hack My Home”; the Hometown Flavor Cooking Stage and Hometown Flavor Row; and Designer Room Decades.
Songs, stories and more!
Beep Beep! Join Vocabby’s World and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity. (Children Ages: 0-5 years) Vocabby’s World is a community vocabulary program in partnership with ArtPlay and sponsored by PNC Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the […]
Ms. Karen demonstrates the science behind lava lamps & teaches you how to make your own! Supplies are provided.
Tree seedlings will be given away at the Shops of Grand River. Limit 5 trees per household. Trees available: Tulip-Poplar Red Maple Sassafras Elderberry Pin Oak American Hornbeam Crabapple White Dogwood Redbud Persimmon Bald Cypress Scarlet Oak
Come buy Girl Scout Cookies at the Shops of Grand River!
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join the Birmingham Camellia Society for their annual show and competition. Any Birmingham area resident is welcome to enter their camellia blooms, even if the plant variety is unknown. Bloom entry: 8–10:30 a.m. in the auditorium Become a Friend of the Gardens and join us […]
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 […]
Tchaikovsky is said to have “put his entire soul” into his final symphony and the resulting somber and sighing music gives the listener a rare glimpse into the life of a complex man struggling with his identity. Santiago Cañón-Valencia has been praised as one of the most promising young cellists of his generation. Watch as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Birmingham Home Show returns to Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Jan. 16-18 with three days of inspiration, expert advice and shopping. Show features also include an appearance by Ati Williams, host of Netflix’s “Hack My Home”; the Hometown Flavor Cooking Stage and Hometown Flavor Row; and Designer Room Decades.
Come buy Girl Scout Cookies at the Shops of Grand River!
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 […]
Enjoy a brief story activity & open-ended play. Ages 0-18 months Individual registration required
The Birmingham Bulls take on the Evansville Thunderbolts at the Pelham Civic Complex
Listen, laugh & learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
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 […]
Stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds Individual registration required
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 […]
Join us for a fun and energetic storytime with catchy songs, games, language development, and fun crafts.
Weekly story time with stories and crafts
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 and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds Individual registration required
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