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 fun and educational activities for your children.
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 […]
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
20 32nd Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Bring some friends and beverages (adult included!) and join the Sloss metal arts staff for a night of cast iron creative fun! The Sloss artists will help you create your own unique cast iron bowl or platter, and you’ll watch it be cast in iron! The molds and tools are provided. Bowls are available to […]
Grand River Pickers
6200 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL, United States
Join us in the Grand River Picker’s classroom to paint a reversible door hanger with Leslie of The Wooden Anchor. You will have two design choices for a Fall side and a Christmas side. Price is $40 and includes wire and a burlap bow. Last day to register Aug 21. Register through our Facebook event […]
Grand River Pickers
6200 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL, United States
Join Leslie with The Wooden Anchor to paint a reversible door hanger for Fall/Christmas in the Grand River Pickers classroom. Choose from 2 designs for each season, and this 20″ hanger craft includes wire and a burlap bow. Price is $40 | Registration deadline is Aug 21 Register through the Facebook event or contact the […]
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 […]
Historic Arlington House and Gardens
331 Cotton Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL, United States
Celebrate a Roaring Good Time with a fun Roaring 20’s Themed Murder Mystery Dinner Event at The Historic Arlington House . Costumes are fun but Optional. This event is perfect for celebrations, date night, friends night out, family night, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Optional Ghosts & Spirits of the Past and Haunts Walk of The […]
Woodlawn Theatre
5503 1st Ave North, Birmingham, United States
All Ages Show! $10 Advanced Tickets – On Sale Now! I thought lemons were a fruit. Yes, lemons are a fruit. However, Lemon’s (with an apostrophe ‘s) is a Memphis-based indie rock band composed of Susie Hydrick, Jackson Williams, and Ben Spiegelman. While their sound is heavily characterized by catchy guitar riffs and thoughtful instrumentation, […]
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
This will definitely be a weekend to remember! Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for a weekend jam packed with fin-credible new attractions, lots of shark sea-crets, and even a chance at being one of the first to see an absolutely jaw-some shark movie…ALL FOR FREE!!!
This class is designed to be a fun and educational experience for both children and parents. No prior art experience is necessary! Come ready to explore the mesmerizing world of Suminagashi and create beautiful, unique pieces of art. Join us for “Summernagashi” and make the most of your summer by learning a new art form […]
Join us at every Saturday from 7am – 12pm (or sell out!) to experience a farmer-led grassroots market. Get your fresh produce delivered straight from our local farms to your table. Located at 2824 5th Ave S in the parking lot of Automatic Seafood!
The Market at Pepper Place
2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United States
Strawberries from the Market at Pepper Place.(Market at Pepper Place) Support local during this beloved farmers market in Birmingham. 7AM-Noon. Free admission. Details.
University Pickers – Huntsville
3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States
Pleasant Hill Farms is pleased to announce that we are offering a Sixth Sourdough Bread 101 Class because of the overwhelming response! Come Join us Aug.24th for a Sourdough experience, We will be providing everything needed while we show you how to make sourdough loaf bread and Rolls. My sourdough starter has been in my […]
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL
Join us for a Self-Soothe Saturday session led by Kiana Brewster, featuring “Art and Yoga.” This unique program merges the therapeutic benefits of art and yoga to foster unapologetic self-expression, heightened awareness, and relaxation. Participants will engage in a personalized art session, creating from the heart with an array of expressive materials, followed by a […]
Girls ages 13-18, who will be in 7th-12th grade for the 2024-2025 school year, are invited to join us for an interactive, get-to-know you session and learn more about what GirlSpring is all about! The Springboarders group works together to create content (articles, artwork, poetry) for our by girls for girls website, which is a […]
Join us for the Active Recovery Outreach Kickball and Kick Drugs event in partnership with Jefferson County Treatment Court on August 24th, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at George Ward Park in Birmingham, AL. We invite vendors and sponsors to participate; registration closes on August 14th, 2024. Vendor instructions will be sent out […]
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
IMAX Dome at McWane Science Center (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) Join us at McWane Science Center for a FIN-tastic weekend! McWane will be hosting all things shark-related August 24th-25th! Dive into the deep blue adventures of the World of Water’s newest exhibits. Take a BITE out of all the amazing happenings lined up: […]
University Pickers – Huntsville
3405 Triana Blvd sw, Huntsville, AL, United States
Pleasant Hill Farms is pleased to announce that we are offering a Pressure Canning Class Come Join us August 24th for a Canning experience, We will be providing everything needed while we show you how to Pressure Can almost everything. You will be leaving with the knowledge of basic Pressure canning skills, Recipes, and a […]
Sloss Furnaces
20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Latinos Con Onda 5th Anniversary!! Come celebrate our 5th anniversary at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark!🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Latinos con Onda! This milestone event is all about bringing our community together for a night filled with music, dancing, and amazing vibes. Whether you’re […]
Taste of 4th Ave Jazz Fest THE GREATEST JAZZ FESTIVAL IN BIRMINGHAM IS BACK! The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival returns on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 for its 21st Annual celebration. You don’t want to miss it! Time: 2 PM – 10 PM Admission: FREE Artist Line Up: 2:15 pm – Legendary […]
Birmingham Marriott
3590 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, US
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that […]
Saturn, 200 41st Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35222
2 41st Pl N, United States
In an age where it is a common practice in mainstream enterprise to reduce arts and culture to a hollow caricature of itself, Soultopian Society* strives to offer individuals a “cultural rest haven”, an alternative to the norm where they can explore, absorb, and enjoy various creative platforms…all of which embody depth and a soulful […]
ASFA Dorothy Jemison Day Theater, 800 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
1 19th St N, United States
– As a part of the 26th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank – The screening will take place on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 10:00am – 11:30am CDT at the ASFA Dorothy Jemison Day Theater. dir. Yuri Shapochka 1 hour, 30 minutes Feature, Documentary, Alabama “Glimpse of My Soul” delves into the […]
Hosted by the Birmingham Vulcans and Birmingham Steel, this is a clinic for all newcomers or anyone interested in rugby to get hands on experience for the sport. Ages 7+ encouraged to come out and give it a try. No equipment needed. No contact. Address: Krebs Field, 3601 Country Club Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Join the McWane Science Center for a FIN-tastic weekend! McWane will be hosting all things shark-related August 24th-25th! Dive into the deep blue adventures of the World of Water’s newest exhibits. Take a BITE out of all the amazing happenings lined up: Shark Labs with the Education Team, Meet the Paleontologist—Jun Ebersole, Great White Shark […]
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!