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 fun and educational activities for your children.
Join the Alabama Center for Architecture and the Structural Engineers Association of Alabama for a week of design and LEGO building. Create a stunning LEGO masterpiece in partnership with an architect or engineer. Test your work on our seismic shake table and then add it to our window display for the public to see. Make […]
Join the Alabama Center for Architecture and the Structural Engineers Association of Alabama for a week of design and LEGO building. Create a stunning LEGO masterpiece in partnership with an architect or engineer. Test your work on our seismic shake table and then add it to our window display for the public to see. Make […]
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams […]
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Throughout the semester, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, […]
#image-595 + picture img { –focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Filled with perennials, annuals, and blooming shrubs, a flower garden adds color and dimension to your landscape—and provides an inviting habitat for essential pollinators like birds and butterflies. But if your garden is covered in lawn, you might wonder how to start a flower […]
FREE Adoption Prep. Courses begin in Birmingham, AL on September 10th! During the Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies (TIPS) training, you will join a class of 6 to 15 families, forming a support system that often extends well beyond the program. The classes are co-led by a social work trainer and an adoptive parent, allowing participants […]
Catch the show before the general public! Previews offer a unique chance to experience the excitement and energy of the cast performing for an audience for the first time.
Have you ever wanted to wander the galleries after hours? We’re open late tonight, throwing open the galleries and offering live music to enliven your evening art experience. This Music at the Museum will be inspired by Birmingham’s jazz scene and the BMA’s current exhibition, Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden. A cash bar […]
Trussville’s most popular family-friendly events—the Spring Carnival! Expect fun rides for all ages, more carnival food than you can eat and lots of games and prizes. Admission is free. $20 Unlimited Ride Wristbands + individual tickets will be available for purchase. Thursday 5pm-9pmFriday 5pm-9pmSaturday *(1pm-5pm) & *(6pm-10pm)Sunday 1pm-5pm•Each day requires new wristband purchase• 90 Parkway […]
Baby Art Play offers a taste-safe, sensory art experience for babies 6-18 months! Little ones can touch, smear, and splat in a safe, messy play area while parents relax with a latte. Dress for a mess and let creativity run wild!
Baby Art Play offers a taste-safe, sensory art experience for babies 6-18 months! Little ones can touch, smear, and splat in a safe, messy play area while parents relax with a latte. Dress for a mess and let creativity run wild!
Catch the show before the general public! Previews offer a unique chance to experience the excitement and energy of the cast performing for an audience for the first time.
Join us for Teen Craft Night—a space where you can hang out, vibe with friends, and try out the coolest DIYs (from DIY trucker hats, to air clay raviolis, and more). We’ll tackle a new craft each session. No experience needed—just bring your creativity, and we’ll supply the rest. Grab your friends and let’s craft, […]
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Girls will have the opportunity to meet accomplished women from various STEM fields and explore the many career paths available. The event will begin with a panel discussion and Q&A, followed by interactive breakout sessions featuring careers in engineering, web development, medicine, and more.
Home Depot Kids Workshops are fun, hands-on events to give kids the chance to build exciting projects, from fire trucks to sensory boards, while learning basic DIY skills with the help of friendly store associates.
Support the non-profit Workshops Empowerment Inc.! Come to Cahaba Brewing on Saturday, April 5th from 2-4pm to sample delicious baked goods made by competing teams of local bakers. Each ticket lets you try every sample and get one free Cahaba Brewing drink! Visit the website: https://bakeoff.swell.gives/ Local celebrity judges will determine the Grand Champion and the […]
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Get ready for a night of music, food, and family fun at the Homewood Library Foundation Block Party! Ticket sales support the Homewood Public Library and include food samples, drinks, and activities.
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Join us at every Saturday from 7am – 12pm (or sell out!) to experience a farmer-led grassroots market. Get your fresh produce delivered straight from our local farms to your table. Located at 2824 5th Ave S in the parking lot of Automatic Seafood!
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Join us for Birmingham Vegan Fest Spring 2025. Our festival is the largest vegan fest in Alabama. This FREE event is open to everyone, 11am-5pm, Sunday, April 6th, at Cahaba Brewing Co. We will showcase the booming local vegan scene, so there will be a heavy emphasis on local food trucks, popups, and other vegan-friendly […]
Agatha Christie’s genre-defining murder mystery runs at Oak Mountain High School April 4-6. A group of strangers is snowed-in at the opening weekend of a guest house when a detective on skis shows up to tell them that a murderer in London left an ominous notebook containing their current address. If you know who the […]
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Throughout the semester, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, […]
FREE Adoption Prep. Courses begin in Birmingham, AL on September 10th! During the Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies (TIPS) training, you will join a class of 6 to 15 families, forming a support system that often extends well beyond the program. The classes are co-led by a social work trainer and an adoptive parent, allowing participants […]
Buy Tickets Plan Your Visit Lobby doors open at 6:00, auditorium doors open at 6:30. Show begins at 7:00. Something Great is coming to Birmingham this Spring! Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet! Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See […]
Magic City Performing Arts presents Swan Lake, a family-friendly version of the ballet that tells the story of a princess cursed to live as a swan by day and a human by night. The test of devotion ensues amidst a backdrop of iconic choreography and haunting music. Featuring 130 local dancers and guest principal artists […]
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Enjoy priority shopping at our popular Spring Plant Sale as a member of the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens!
Experience an unforgettable evening of musical mastery with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and a program that fuses lesser-known gems with classical treasures. Delve into the depths of emotion with Barber’s evocative “Second Essay for Orchestra,” where lush melodies intertwine with poignant harmonies, painting a vivid sonic landscape. Then, be swept away by Bernstein’s powerful Missa Brevis paired […]
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Get ready for a night to remember as you relive your prom experience and create new memories. Join us at The Farrell on Friday, April 11, 2025 to support Family Connection. Dress up or dust off your old prom attire and dance the night away to music through the decades! This 21+ event will have […]
Join the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) and Cahaba Brewing Co. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, for a fun-filled day of BBQ, beer, and bragging rights. CahabaQue, hosted at Cahaba Brewing Co., benefits the BCRFA and their mission to fund breast cancer research and save lives. Since 2013, CahabaQue has raised over $307,000 […]
SDD is a high-energy drone event that features both racing and freestyle flight lines with top pilots in the US, tech enthusiasts, and a growing audience of fans. We blend competition, entertainment, and cutting-edge drone tech to create an unforgettable experience for pilots, spectators, and sponsors alike.
Get ready for NeighborFest, the ultimate celebration of home, community, and fun! Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home or just want to enjoy a fantastic day out, we’ve got something for everyone: MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FOOD TRUCKS & LOCAL VENDORS – Savor delicious eats while shopping with amazing small businesses. KIDS’ ACTIVITIES – Face […]
The Funky Fish Fry is held every April to celebrate Autism Acceptance month. The event is hosted by the junior boards of Mitchell’s Place and the Autism Support of Alabama in support of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Birmingham and beyond. Our goal in creating this event is to prove that giving back to […]
The Bell Center’s Cornhole Classic is a round-robin tournament that will keep your cornhole skills intact during tailgating off-season. Top social teams will advance to single elimination playoffs for a chance at great prizes and gift cards. Top competitive teams will advance to the double elimination playoffs. We’ll be at Good People Brewing throwing bags […]
Follow Dorothy and Toto down the yellow brick road in The Wizard of Oz! Join them on a magical adventure through Oz, meeting the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion along the way.
Put on your finest tea-time attire for Vesta’s Tea Party, a delightful spring celebration hosted by Vesta, Vulcan Park & Museum’s beloved mascot, on Saturday, April 12 from 11 AM to 1 PM. This enchanting, family-friendly event welcomes children and their families for a whimsical morning of tea party fun. Guests will enjoy delicious bites from Tre […]
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
SDD is a high-energy drone event that features both racing and freestyle flight lines with top pilots in the US, tech enthusiasts, and a growing audience of fans. We blend competition, entertainment, and cutting-edge drone tech to create an unforgettable experience for pilots, spectators, and sponsors alike. There are no other drone events like this […]
Taste of 4th, Inc. is expanding beyond the Historic 4th Avenue Black Business District for the first time with “Taste of Music in Communities”, a new five-Sunday series bringing live jazz, local vendors, and community engagement to neighborhoods across Birmingham. For over two decades, the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival has celebrated Black culture, […]
Cahaba River Society will host daily volunteer opportunities April 21-26, 2025, in honor of Earth Week. This week-long event will promote a clean and healthy Cahaba River and engage a wider audience with the Cahaba River Society, the global anti-litter and recycling campaign, our partners, and sponsors. We will lead volunteers along the channel, banks, […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join teaching artist Erica Scott, owner of Dabble art studio, for the next installment of the Gardens’ Discover and Explore workshops. This series of art workshops encourages participants to try new things and play with various mediums. In this session, participants will learn tips and […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join teaching artist Erica Scott, owner of Dabble art studio, for the next installment of the Gardens’ Discover and Explore workshops. This series of art workshops encourages participants to try new things and play with various mediums. In this session, participants will learn tips and […]
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Throughout the semester, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, […]
FREE Adoption Prep. Courses begin in Birmingham, AL on September 10th! During the Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies (TIPS) training, you will join a class of 6 to 15 families, forming a support system that often extends well beyond the program. The classes are co-led by a social work trainer and an adoptive parent, allowing participants […]
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Join us for Teen Craft Night—a space where you can hang out, vibe with friends, and try out the coolest DIYs (from DIY trucker hats, to air clay raviolis, and more). We’ll tackle a new craft each session. No experience needed—just bring your creativity, and we’ll supply the rest. Grab your friends and let’s craft, […]
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
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 […]
Celebrate Alabama’s farming heritage and learn about how we care for our farm animals and conserve our local, native wildlife. Guests can create rural-themed arts and crafts, experience a sheep shearing by our Animal Care Professionals, meet local agricultural groups in the Junior League of Birmingham Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo with interactive educational booths, and […]
Follow Dorothy and Toto down the yellow brick road in The Wizard of Oz! Join them on a magical adventure through Oz, meeting the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion along the way.
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
RMT proudly presents our second annual collaboration with UAB Department of Theatre — a musical theatre magic moment! Disney's Freaky Friday follows an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies for a day.
Join us for the monthly City Walk Art Market by Art-Hub Collective! Every third Saturday, we will be on the block between 19th St N and 18th St N next to the City Walk Bham Skatepark.
The Gardendale Magnolia Festival is back! Join us at the Gardendale Civic Center for a family-friendly event featuring 160+ vendors, live entertainment, a pooch parade, carnival rides, a car show, a kid zone, and more.
The Gardendale Magnolia Festival is back! Join us at the Gardendale Civic Center for a family-friendly event featuring 160+ vendors, live entertainment, a pooch parade, carnival rides, a car show, a kid zone, and more.
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s after school studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Throughout the semester, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art […]
During the Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies (TIPS) training, you will join a class of 6 to 15 families, forming a support system that often extends well beyond the program. The classes are co-led by a social work trainer and an adoptive parent, allowing participants to benefit from real-life experiences and learn from one another throughout […]
April is Black Maternal Health Month, and we’re diving deep into how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system.
Follow Dorothy and Toto down the yellow brick road in The Wizard of Oz! Join them on a magical adventure through Oz, meeting the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion along the way.
Homewood Theatre’s K-12th grade students are bringing Disney’s Descendants to life in Homewood Central Park.
Follow Dorothy and Toto down the yellow brick road in The Wizard of Oz! Join them on a magical adventure through Oz, meeting the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion along the way.
Homewood Theatre’s K-12th grade students are bringing Disney’s Descendants to life in Homewood Central Park.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Gardens by joining Specialty Garden Horticulturist Katelyn Bahr and fellow community members for the annual planting of the Bruno Vegetable Garden! We will prepare garden beds, plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and okra, and mulch with leaf litter. Location: Bruno Vegetable Garden
Homewood Theatre’s K-12th grade students are bringing Disney’s Descendants to life in Homewood Central Park.
Red Mountain Theatre presents a Young Artist Production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.. Audiences will dive under the sea with Ariel as she dreams of life on land, defies her father, and faces the sea witch Ursula — all to win the heart of Prince Eric in this magical, musical adventure.
Home Depot Kids Workshops are fun, hands-on events to give kids the chance to build exciting projects, from fire trucks to sensory boards, while learning basic DIY skills with the help of friendly store associates.
Red Mountain Theatre presents a Young Artist Production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.. Audiences will dive under the sea with Ariel as she dreams of life on land, defies her father, and faces the sea witch Ursula — all to win the heart of Prince Eric in this magical, musical adventure.
Red Mountain Theatre presents a Young Artist Production of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.. Audiences will dive under the sea with Ariel as she dreams of life on land, defies her father, and faces the sea witch Ursula — all to win the heart of Prince Eric in this magical, musical adventure.
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