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.
Join Sozo Children on the African Trails at the Birmingham Zoo for Sozo Safari, a family-friendly evening. Enjoy dinner, a DJ, games, up close and personal encounters with elephants, giraffes, and other exotic animals plus much more! There will also be a live performance from the Sozo Children’s Choir. This group of 13 energetic kids […]
Join Aldridge Gardens for the annual Spring Plant Sale. Annual Spring Plant Sale – Thursday, April 18 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annual Spring Plant Sale – Friday, April 19 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annual Spring Plant Sale – Saturday, April 20 – 8:30 a.m. to Noon Find the perfect plants for […]
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 […]
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 […]
FUNBOX is at the Shops of Grand River for a limited time! FUNBOX is the world’s biggest bounce park at 25,000 square feet. The park features a mountain challenge, battle beam, gumball challenge, obstacle course, ninja wall, 23 foot slide, chill zone and more!
America’s favorite kindergartener is back, but this time in FIRST GRADE! Armed with her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal” Junie B tackles new and changing friendships, a kickball tournament, and the need for *GASP * glasses! This musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling books features fun-filled songs, a tremendously loveable character, and silly shenanigans the whole […]
Birmingham Zoo is excited to announce the first annual Alabama Bird Search – Youth Challenge (ABS) and T-shirt Art Contest. During this state-wide, twenty-four-hour competitive birding event, youth teams ranging from prekindergarten through high school will compete against other teams in their age division for most species identified, among other categories, for prizes and recognition. […]
A collaboration of Red Mountain Theatre & UAB Department of Theatre. Two educational powerhouses unite in Sister Act to bring professional theatre resources together with the next generation of musical theatre talent—for one incredible production! You can’t have a list of iconic female roles on Broadway without including Deloris Van Cartier, the flamboyant disco diva […]
Join Sozo Children on the African Trails at the Birmingham Zoo for Sozo Safari, a family-friendly evening. Enjoy dinner, a DJ, games, up close and personal encounters with elephants, giraffes, and other exotic animals plus much more! There will also be a live performance from the Sozo Children’s Choir. This group of 13 energetic kids […]
The Birmingham Stallions take on the DC Defenders at Protective Stadium.
Join Cahaba Brewery for another Birmingham Punk Rock Flea Market! This event will be free, ALL AGES as always, dogs welcome as well. There will be over 70 vendors participating from all over the southeast. There will be vintage, music, oddities, art, collector’s items, records, zines and more.
Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
Photo: Eric Lucky, courtesy of Alabama Ballet Magic City Performing Arts presents Don Quixote, a vibrant, kid-friendly ballet that tells the story of a journey filled with excitement, romance, and humor. Audiences are transported to 17th-century Barcelona where they meet the idealistic Don Quixote, who dreams of becoming a brave knight and righting the world’s […]
A collaboration of Red Mountain Theatre & UAB Department of Theatre. Two educational powerhouses unite in Sister Act to bring professional theatre resources together with the next generation of musical theatre talent—for one incredible production! You can’t have a list of iconic female roles on Broadway without including Deloris Van Cartier, the flamboyant disco diva […]
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 […]
FUNBOX is at the Shops of Grand River for a limited time! FUNBOX is the world’s biggest bounce park at 25,000 square feet. The park features a mountain challenge, battle beam, gumball challenge, obstacle course, ninja wall, 23 foot slide, chill zone and more!
A collaboration of Red Mountain Theatre & UAB Department of Theatre. Two educational powerhouses unite in Sister Act to bring professional theatre resources together with the next generation of musical theatre talent—for one incredible production! You can’t have a list of iconic female roles on Broadway without including Deloris Van Cartier, the flamboyant disco diva […]
Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
FUNBOX is at the Shops of Grand River for a limited time! FUNBOX is the world’s biggest bounce park at 25,000 square feet. The park features a mountain challenge, battle beam, gumball challenge, obstacle course, ninja wall, 23 foot slide, chill zone and more!
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 […]
Join us for a story time to to celebrate Advent’s French program! Story time will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Advent Library. We’ll enjoy A Book for Escargot by Dashka Slater and illustrated by Sydney Hanson. In this book, Escargot the little French snail goes on an adventure in the library looking for a […]
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 […]
FUNBOX is at the Shops of Grand River for a limited time! FUNBOX is the world’s biggest bounce park at 25,000 square feet. The park features a mountain challenge, battle beam, gumball challenge, obstacle course, ninja wall, 23 foot slide, chill zone and more!
Story time every Tuesday and Thursday.
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join Gloria Clemmenson as she demonstrates her creative approach to container gardening using principles of color and design. Incorporating Alabama native plants, Gloria will highlight formal and informal arrangements as well as showcase containers for full sun and shade. Students will leave class with an […]
Let’s make our own beautiful Easter Eggs!
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 […]
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