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.
Preschool Storytime with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone; groups welcome! 24-hour advance registration appreciated.
Story time every Tuesday and Thursday.
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.
(K-5th Grade) Learn basic American Sign Language with our friends from the Alabama Institute of Blind and Deaf, which includes fun games and activities perfect for all ages.
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 […]
Stories and songs for the whole family. PJs encouraged!
Wear your favorite PJs as you join Ms. Ashley for fun and stories along with a craft and a snack.
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.
For newborns to 3 years old.
Stories, songs, games, letters, and more for children and their care givers.
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 […]
The Birmingham Bulls take on the Quad City Storm at the Pelham Civic Complex
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!
In nature, everything is connected: air, land, water. As you explore Earth Matters, look out for those connections along the way. Solve complex challenges and push your own ideas to new heights. Then, rethink a more sustainable future, starting in your own backyard. See the inner workings of a tree, listen and learn about endangered […]
Lumberjacks! Join us down at the loggin’ camp for a morning of stories, games and pancake decorating (and eating!)
Stop by the library to make a fun craft or take it to-go! Supplies are limited.
Learn from an expert! Come with yarn and crochet hooks ready to learn the basics of crochet. After class, join us for Purl on the Plaza from 1 pm to 5 pm. For questions, call 205-444-7820.
Learn from an expert! Come with yarn and knitting needles ready to learn the basics of the knit stitch and start knitting! After class, join us for Purl on the Plaza from 1 pm to 5 pm. For questions, call 205-444-7820.
Join old friends, learn new skills, get help with your project or find new inspiration at this monthly gathering of fiber enthusiasts. All fiber artists are welcome.
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 […]
The Birmingham Bulls take on the Quad City Storm at the Pelham Civic Complex
Taylor Hicks is an Alabama treasure and winner of the 5th season of American Idol, but he is much more than that. He’s a true artist and gifted songwriter. Come join us in this intimate, 216 seat theater, with superlative sound. There’s not a bad seat in the theater. See Taylor Hicks, up close and […]
Do you have too many plants or want to give indoor gardening a try? Get to know other plant addicts while trading houseplants and sharing tips and tricks. Please bring in healthy plants, either rooted in dirt or as loose cuttings, that are ready to be traded with others. Have cuttings to spare? Leave them […]
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 […]
This Martin Luther King Day, immerse yourself in a celebration of courage, justice, and community at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute! Join us for a day filled with meaningful activities, vibrant performances, and celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Admission to the museum and all activities is absolutely FREE! Get your tickets today! Day’s […]
Enjoy a brief story activity & open-ended play. Ages 0-18 months Individual registration required
The Birmingham Bulls take on the Knoxville Ice Bears at the Pelham Civic Complex
Listen, laugh & learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
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 […]
Stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds Individual registration required
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