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.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL
Join House Plant Collective’s owner, Jessica Watts for an informative houseplant workshop. Learn tips and tricks for growing houseplants in your own space. Topics will include light, water, fertilizer, repotting, pests, and time will end with a Q&A. Location: Hodges Room | Instructor: Jessica Watts Members: $20 | Nonmembers: $25
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
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 […]
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama
Calling all kids, nostalgic parents, lovers of music, history and fun (this means everybody)! Adapted from the classic musical cartoon series, VST is proud to present “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” featuring our top STARS students in our mainstage Season for the first time! Directed by STARS Artistic Director Jenna Bellamy, this whimsical musical romp through America’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Boulevard East, Leeds, AL, United States
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!
Join Ross Bridge Farmer’s Market on Friday, April 19th (4-8) for the Annual Strawberry Day! Enjoy a free community event that supports local farmers, artisans, & more! Live Music FOOD TRUCKS Local shopping & free children’s activities! We can’t wait to see you there! *Email rossbridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com to apply. This event is hosted solely by the […]
Birmingham Children’s Theatre
2130 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
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 […]
Hi-Wire Brewing Birmingham
2901 4th Avenue South, Suite 1A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Support local, and shop our Thursday Mini Pop-Up Market each week featuring a rotating cast of local creators and cultivators. We’ll have a new vendor every week!
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama
Calling all kids, nostalgic parents, lovers of music, history and fun (this means everybody)! Adapted from the classic musical cartoon series, VST is proud to present “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” featuring our top STARS students in our mainstage Season for the first time! Directed by STARS Artistic Director Jenna Bellamy, this whimsical musical romp through America’s […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
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 […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Woodlawn UMC
139 54th St N, Birmingham, AL, United States
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 […]
The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Boulevard East, Leeds, AL, United States
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!
Birmingham Children’s Theatre
2130 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
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
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
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. […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
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 […]
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama
Calling all kids, nostalgic parents, lovers of music, history and fun (this means everybody)! Adapted from the classic musical cartoon series, VST is proud to present “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” featuring our top STARS students in our mainstage Season for the first time! Directed by STARS Artistic Director Jenna Bellamy, this whimsical musical romp through America’s […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
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 […]
Cahaba Brewing
4500 5th Ave South Building C, Birmingham, AL
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.
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
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.
Lyric Theatre
1800 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama
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 […]
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
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 […]
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 […]
The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Boulevard East, Leeds, AL, United States
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!
Red Mountain Theatre
1600 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama
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 […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
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.
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama
Calling all kids, nostalgic parents, lovers of music, history and fun (this means everybody)! Adapted from the classic musical cartoon series, VST is proud to present “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” featuring our top STARS students in our mainstage Season for the first time! Directed by STARS Artistic Director Jenna Bellamy, this whimsical musical romp through America’s […]
The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Boulevard East, Leeds, AL, United States
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!
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 […]
Advent Episcopal School
2019 6th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States
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 […]
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 […]
The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Boulevard East, Leeds, AL, United States
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!
#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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Boulevard East, Leeds, AL, United States
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!
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 […]
Grab your friends and get ready for another month of dancing with Steel City Swing! We’ll be hitting the dance floor every WEDNESDAY this month at the Levite Jewish Community Center. —————————————– *NEW THIS MONTH* We’re mixing things up with our Quick Stop class again this month with a progressive beginner Balboa series. This series […]
BJCC Concert Hall
2100 Richard Arrington Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble conceived in 2004, which involves an occasionally changing lineup of classical and traditionally trained Irish female musicians. The music arranged by composer David Downes employs a repertoire that ranges from traditional Celtic tunes to modern songs. The group has released twelve albums to date, selling over 10 […]
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 […]
The Outlet Shops of Grand River
6200 Grand River Boulevard East, Leeds, AL, United States
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!
Barber Motorsports Park
6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, United States
The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix races back into Barber Motorsports Park April 26-28. This weekend is fun for the whole family with a kid zone for the little ones, a fan zone for everyone, and various activations throughout the park, such as the Car Corral and the INDY 5K presented by BlueCross and […]