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.
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
Join fellow littles for social play with tents, ball pit, ride-ons & more.
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.
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 […]
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a creative craft at the Gardens!
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 […]
Take in Magic City Art Connection's sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas staged at Sloss Furnances National Historic Park, April 26 - 28, 2024
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!
Stories, songs, games, letters, and more for children and their care givers.
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!
Celebrating The Black Jacket Symphony’s 15th Anniversary with the album that started it all! Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates a select classic album live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus […]
The Farmers Market at Pepper Place filled with farmers, crafters, food producers.
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 […]
Come to the Chelsea Community Center for the annual Spring Craft Fair! The event will host several vendors with items like clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles and so much more! We will have food trucks and admission is FREE!
Come to the Chilton Strawberry Festival where there will be contests for jam/jelly, food and art. An auction will also take place as well as a craft show. This is one event not to miss!
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 […]
Unleash your child's inner artist April 27-28, 2024 at the Imagination Festival, held during the Magic City Art Connection at Sloss Furnances.
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 the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as we cultivate a passion for plants, gardens, and the environment at our annual Earth Day celebration. This family-friendly event will promote healthy communities, sustainable living, and human wellness through educational dialogue, informational displays, and outdoor activities.
The MGB Marketplace is an initiative that was created to provide a platform for Black-owned businesses to showcase their products and services to the wider community. City Walk BHM hopes to encourage the community to shop and support Black-owned on a regular basis. By doing so, we hope to create a more inclusive and prosperous […]
The Birmingham Legion FC takes on the Memphis 901 FC at Protective Stadium
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 […]
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!
Cahaba Heights goes country at the “Heights Hangout” on April 28, 2024, where we’ll chill, connect, and have a blast together! Heights Hangout is a Beautification Fundraiser by the Cahaba Heights Merchants Association. Free Entry for children 10 & under. Featuring a Kids Zone, Food, Drinks, PopUp Shops & Local Vendors. This event is made […]
Following the sold-out successes Derek Live: The Tour, and of Move Live on Tour and Move – Beyond – Live on Tour, including multiple sellouts at prestigious venues such as Radio City Music Hall, DEREK HOUGH returns with a monumental experience for 2024 – DEREK HOUGH SYMPHONY OF DANCE. From the EMMY® award winning mind […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Grow your green thumb by joining Tracy Britnell of Just Dig It Farms as she shares the fascinating history, essential elements, and practical techniques for creating a kitchen garden.
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 […]
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 […]
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall […]
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.
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