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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.

MP Dragon Boat Race & Festival

East Lake Park 8101 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL

Join us for fun at East Lake Park! Visit our dedicated event website for details on how to sign up for a team, sponsorships, merchant market inquiries and more! 2024 Mitchell’s Place Dragon Boat Race & Festival (swell.gives)

Dragon Boat Race & Festival

East Lake Park 8101 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL

Dragon Boat. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) This spirited fundraising event returns for another amazing year this August. Expect action-packed boat races, family-friendly activities, food vendors, a Bloody Mary Contest and more. Event proceeds benefit Mitchell’s Place—an inclusive accredited preschool and outpatient clinic specializing in improving the lives of children and their families affected by […]

Make a Mini Book with Rene Sears

Forstall Art Center 215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States

Saturday, August 17, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM $30 per person This demo will show participants how to make a mini book. The books can be made with ribbon to hang as ornaments or left without to display on a shelf. Participants will walk through the basic steps of bookbinding and learn techniques that […]

$30

2024 Birmingham Black Maternal Health Expo

BJCC, East Ballroom 2100 Richard Arrington Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL, United States

When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 10 AM – 2 PM Where: BJCC East Ballroom Cost: Free to Attend with Registration Registration: https://babypalooza.com/event/black-maternal-birmingham/ Join us at The Black Maternal Health Expo powered by NOWINCLUDED at the BJCC East Ballroom on Saturday, August 17, 2024. As advocates for maternal health, we recognize that Black mothers face […]

Free

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

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 […]

$30

Sweat Series with Grindhouse

Join us this summer for the ultimate sweat series in collaboration with GrindHouse! GrindHouse, known for its inclusive family atmosphere and top-notch training for everyone from everyday individuals to collegiate and pro athletes, is bringing their 45-minute HIIT class to The Gallery at The Pizitz!

Free

Birmingham Restaurant Week Food Truck Pop-Up Park

Get your fill of Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW) street-food fare at our Food Truck Pop-Up Park at City Walk Bham! We’re creating a foodtopia of flavor in a beautifully landscaped public space with everything you want to see. Make plans to get some grub Friday–Saturday, August 9-10 and Friday–Saturday, August 16-17 near the City Walk […]

Space One Eleven City Center Art After School Classes

Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States

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. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art […]

Joyland Opening Vinyl Party with Seasick Records

Sean Brock and the team at Pihakis Restaurant Group are excited to invite the community to an opening celebration featuring Sean and the Seasick team spinning records alongside signature Joyland bites, raffle prizes, and more. Chef Brock is thrilled to bring his Nashville-based concept to life in Birmingham with his longtime friend, Nick Pihakis of […]

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

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 […]

$30

Taylor Hollingsworth

Avondale Common House 4100 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

Taylor Hollingsworth is a fingerpicking songwriter hailing from Birmingham, Alabama. With his unique blend of folk and rock, he has carved out a distinct musical niche that he affectionately calls “folk n’ roll” or electric folk. Taylor’s dedication to his craft has earned him accolades and recognition both within and outside the local music scene. […]

Free

2024 Alabama Rum Fest

WorkPlay 500 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL, United States

Don’t miss your chance to try 50+ unique rums + cocktails, plus enjoy music and a charity auction. Proceeds from the event benefit Camp Seale Harris—a local organization that educates, encourages + empowers kids with Type 1 Diabetes and their families to live well with diabetes. *Must be 21+ years old to attend.

$50

Summer Daze

Ahmad Austin is an internationally recognized painter known for his unique artistic style and engaging teaching methods. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best! Guided Painting: Under the expert guidance of Ahmad Austin, you’ll create your own summer-themed masterpiece. Ahmad’s engaging and approachable teaching style ensures that both beginners and experienced […]

$35.00

Paint Party: Trio Pumpkin Door Hanger

Grand River Pickers 6200 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL, United States

Let’s get ready for Fall!! Come paint this 3 pumpkin door hanger with Cherish 2.10 at Grand River Pickers in Leeds, AL. It will be a great addition to your fall decor! Grab a friend, get your tickets, and come spend a Sunday afternoon painting & shopping at the Shops Of Grand River Outlet Mall. […]

$30

Live Trivia

Sometimes it pays to be a know-it-all. Bring a team and win some green! Join us at the yellow block – City Walk Social on Sundays at 6:00 PM

Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps

Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States

Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps […]

Clipped Up Mondays

City Walk Skate Park 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United States

Join us at the Skate Park for Clipped Up Mondays! CAMERAS WILL BE ROLLING – COME GET A CLIP!

Fork and Cork Chef’s Dinner

Join us at the Fork and Cork Chef’s Dinner for an extraordinary culinary delight featuring five-time James Beard semifinalist, Chef Rob McDaniel. August 19th, 2024 | 6:00 PM – Cocktails | 7:00PM – Dinner Tickets are limited! Reserve your seat by August 5th and prepare to delight in an evening of culinary excellence.

Trivia Mondays at The Pizitz

Unleash your inner trivia master at The Pizitz Food Hall with North Alabama Trivia. Join us every Monday for a thrilling night of brain-teasing fun from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Gather your friends, fuel up on delicious eats, and get ready to put your knowledge to the test!

Free

Get Up Sis Empowerment Session and Dinner

This empowerment session is for women of all ages, providing an intimate and social space to dialogue with each other, to build each other up, to encourage and push one another, and to also network. This is a monthly event. The host, Yolanda Nickerson, will lead the topic of discuss each month, and pass it […]

$45.00

Clipped Up Mondays

City Walk Skate Park 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United States

CAMERAS WILL BE ROLLING – COME GET A CLIP!

Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps

Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States

Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps […]

Alabama Drought Tolerant Landscapes

Learn essential strategies for planning and implementing a water-efficient landscape in Alabama’s summer heat. Join Regional Extension Agents Bethany O’Rear and Jacob Turner to explore drought-tolerant landscape plants perfect for your garden.

Alabama Drought Tolerant Landscapes

Learn essential strategies for planning and implementing a water-efficient landscape in Alabama’s summer heat. Join Regional Extension Agents Bethany O’Rear and Jacob Turner to explore drought-tolerant landscape plants perfect for your garden.

Space One Eleven City Center Art After School Classes

Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States

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. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art […]

After School Skate

City Walk Skate Park 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United States

GROUP LESSON WITH SKATEPARK STAFF FOR ALL!

Yoga at The Pizitz

Laura Gadilhe DeCastra leads us in an in-person yoga flow** All levels welcome! Grab a free ticket. Bring your own mat and water. Class meets in The Gallery, located across from Ono Poke.

Free

Tuesday Night Trails at Red Mountain Park

Red Mountain Park 2011 Frankfurt Drive, Birmingham, Alabama

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 […]

free

The Barkery Life Skills Class

Basic obedience course focused on leash walking, recall, impulse control, engagement, and socialization. Visit nightdaydog.com to learn more. 6 WEEKS: $300 Pink Block Dog Park 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Jamme’s Crunk Fitness

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 […]

Shop Owners Meeting

University Pickers – Huntsville 3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States

This will be a private meeting for our shop Owners where they will get updates on what’s trending and to talk about ideas and brainstorm how to keep growing as a business. The store will be open regular business hours.

After School Skate

City Walk Skate Park 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United States

GROUP LESSON WITH SKATEPARK STAFF FOR ALL!

Join Voices of the South Men’s acapella / barbershop chorus

Come sing with us! Voices of the South is a men’s singing chorus located in Birmingham, AL. We are the Central Alabama Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We claim a deep heritage of talented men and chapter accomplishments as we draw men from across central Alabama to the joy of good singing and the […]

Free

Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps

Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States

Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps […]

Space One Eleven City Center Art After School Classes

Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States

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. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art […]

An Evening with Adrienne Maree Brown

TrimTab Brewing Company 2721 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United States

We are so excited to be welcoming author, activist and facilitator, adrienne maree brown, to Birmingham for a special author discussion about her new book, Loving Corrections. Join us to hear adrienne in conversation with a local author, Jordynn Wright from 6-7pm. Following their discussion we will have snacks and music to celebrate Burdock’s 6th […]

Free

Brittle Bones Wednesdays

City Walk Skate Park 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United States

BEGINNER FRIENDLY SKATEBOARD SESSION

Wednesday Night Hop with Steel City Swing

Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, United States

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 […]

$7 – $10

Funny Business

Carrigan’s Public House 2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL, United States

Check out the most bananas stand up comedy showcase in Birmingham! Hosted by local funny men A.J. O’Leary and Hotdog Destroyr, this month’s line up is Scott Eason, Dom Carr and Patrick Seals. Come see us upstairs at Carrigan’s Public House August 22 at 8 pm for great drinks, great food and great laughs!

$5

Kingdom Kids Consignment Sale

Hope Church Gardendale 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL, United States

Times: Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Foster Parent Only Night 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (50% off most items). Info: A twice-yearly consignment sale at Hope Church in Gardendale, Alabama. Features gently used baby and children’s clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment, and select […]

Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps

Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States

Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps […]

Vendor Work Night

University Pickers – Huntsville 3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States

Come get a First look the day after Vendor Work Night at all of the new Furniture, Vintage items, Handmade Crafts, and Antiques that our great Shop Owners have restocked. You definitely don’t want to miss out on this. Be the first to see all these one of a kind Items ! During the hours […]

Learn to Make an Elegant Hand-crafted “Baron” Fountain Pen

RED MOUNTAIN MAKERS – WOODSHOP

Click here to register: https://www.redmountainmakers.org/event-5803616 Learn to make an elegant hand-crafted “Baron” Fountain Pen! The “Baron” fountain pen is trimmed with nibs, clips and other elements made out of the highest quality silver plating which gives each pen a distinguished look in addition to durability. Experience in turning would be helpful but is not required. […]

Jamme’s Crunk Fitness

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 […]

BMX Night

Skate Park 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, United States

A NIGHT DEDICATED TO OUR TWO WHEELED FRIENDS

Chad Fisher Trio

The Marble Ring 430 41st St. S b, Birmingham, AL, us

Join us for a fun night of live music at the Marble Ring with the Chad Fisher Trio. Free Event 21+

Free

Funny Business

Carrigan’s Public House 2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL, United States

Check out the most bananas stand up comedy showcase in Birmingham! Hosted by local funny men A.J. O’Leary and Hotdog Destroyr, this month’s line up is Scott Eason, Dom Carr and Patrick Seals. Come see us upstairs at Carrigan’s Public House August 22 at 8 pm for great drinks, great food and great laughs!

$5

Kingdom Kids Consignment Sale

Hope Church Gardendale 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL, United States

Times: Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Foster Parent Only Night 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (50% off most items). Info: A twice-yearly consignment sale at Hope Church in Gardendale, Alabama. Features gently used baby and children’s clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment, and select […]

Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps

Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States

Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps […]

Storytime at the Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL

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 […]

Storytime at the Gardens

Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!

Storytime at the Gardens

Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!

Storytime at the Gardens

Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!

Storytime at the Gardens

Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens!