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.
Mamas need to workout too! No equipment? No problem! Use your body weight, household items, or use your littles as your weight! This is not HIIT or a boot camp simply designed to get you sweating. This is a metabolically supportive strength and mobility session for mamas! Create a foundation and expectation for health in […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Temple Emanu-El
2100 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, United States
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM $10 PER CLASS Baby & Me at TEE engages your child’s special energy through song, prayer, dance, and laughter. This is a class made just for those tots ages 12 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers. We hope you will […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Albert L. Scott Library – Alabaster Library
100 9th Street Northwest, Alabaster, AL, United States
First in a monthly book club: kids will listen to Kate DiCamillo’s Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane with their stuffed animal friends. Each session will consist of a few chapters until the completion of the book. The book is appropriate for ages 6 to 11 and follows the adventures of a stuffed bunny. Children are […]
Chelsea Public Library
11101 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, United States
Join Mrs. Emily every Wednesday & Thursday at 10:30 at the Chelsea Public Library. Storytime is a great chance to introduce your little one to social settings, a learning environment, and a great chance to teach listening skills, engagement, following, and creativity! During Storytime we read books, sing songs, play games, and make crafts! Storytime […]
Albert L. Scott Library – Alabaster Library
100 9th Street Northwest, Alabaster, AL, United States
Welcome families with special needs. This story time includes music, stories, and movement for kids through young adults with autism, sensory processing, or other developmental needs.
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Temple Emanu-El
2100 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, United States
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM $10 PER CLASS Baby & Me at TEE engages your child’s special energy through song, prayer, dance, and laughter. This is a class made just for those tots ages 12 months to 3 years old and their parents/caregivers. We hope you will […]
Chelsea Public Library
11101 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, AL, United States
Join Mrs. Emily every Wednesday & Thursday at 10:30 at the Chelsea Public Library. Storytime is a great chance to introduce your little one to social settings, a learning environment, and a great chance to teach listening skills, engagement, following, and creativity! During Storytime we read books, sing songs, play games, and make crafts! Storytime […]
The Lotus Catfe
7895 Highway 119 Suite 9, Alabaster, AL, United States
Listen to a fun story about cats, while petting and playing with cats. We also provide crayons and coloring pages after the reading. Recommended for ages 4-10, adults must stay on the premises. All visiting the cats must pay the entrance fee.
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Chick-fil-A Hoover Commons
1609 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL, United States
The most cheerful way to grab dinner in Birmingham! Join us in our drive-thru daily from dark until close to enjoy our dancing drive-thru lights. Set your radio to 88.3 when you arrive! We recommend enjoying one of our new seasonal peppermint beverages: Peppermint Chip Milkshake, Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee or a Peppermint Iced Coffee. […]
Birmingham Race Course
Winners Way, Birmingham, United States
The Lights of Noel is Alabama’s largest drive-through animated light show! The show is synchronized to Christmas music for all ages! This is an experience you won’t soon forget!
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer, AL, United States
Debuting on November 17, you and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until December 31. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Suitable for holiday lovers of all ages, Magic of Lights consists of 2+ million lights including a 32-foot-tall animated […]
Albert L. Scott Library – Alabaster Library
100 9th Street Northwest, Alabaster, AL, United States
Join Ms. Karen for stories, music, rhymes, and finger plays–fun for little ones ages 0-2! Let your little one sit, sing, wiggle and waggle for 20 minutes of interactive fun.
The Summit
214 Summit Blvd Suite 150, Birmingham, AL, United States
Embrace the magic of the season at Friday Flurries on December 1st and 15th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Saks Plaza, adjacent to Santa’s Workshop. Meet Elsa and Olaf, indulge in your favorite Frozen sing-along songs, have your face painted, capture moments in front of the enchanting “Let It Snow” sign with falling […]
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL, United States
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s larger-than-life illuminated experience! This extraordinary event will be held on select nights from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. during the months of November, December, and January. Watch the Zoo come alive with larger-than-life, jaw-dropping wild animal and sea life lantern creations brilliantly lighting up the night! Spend all winter […]
Chick-fil-A Hoover Commons
1609 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL, United States
The most cheerful way to grab dinner in Birmingham! Join us in our drive-thru daily from dark until close to enjoy our dancing drive-thru lights. Set your radio to 88.3 when you arrive! We recommend enjoying one of our new seasonal peppermint beverages: Peppermint Chip Milkshake, Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee or a Peppermint Iced Coffee. […]