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.
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 […]
Enjoy a brief story activity & open-ended play. Ages 0-18 months Individual registration required
It’s a fascinating piece of Birmingham history: she was born in 1871 in India but ended up in a park in Birmingham. A guest educator from the Birmingham Public Library presents the true story of how Miss Fancy the elephant ended up as the main attraction in the Avondale Park Zoo.
Listen, laugh & learn! One story prompts lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities designed for 3 to 8-year-olds.
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 […]
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 […]
(Preschool) Wind down your kiddos before bedtime with an interactive and cozy storytime with our amazing friends from the Alabama Institute of Blind and Deaf, who will be teaching us basic ASL through each story.
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 […]
The perfect storytime for toddlers on the go! Singing, dancing, and moving, with some stories thrown in, will make this one of your favorite weekly activities! Ages 18-36 months.
Stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds Individual registration required
(Preschool) Lots of dancing and singing will be had with Miss Mary’s storytime perfect for energetic toddlers.
Join us for a fun and energetic storytime with catchy songs, games, language development, and fun crafts.
Stories and songs for 18 to 36-month-olds Individual registration required
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 […]
(All Ages) Stop by the library wearing your pajamas before hittin’ the hay for some stories and songs perfect before bedtime with Miss Lauren.
Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Ashley present stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack.
A free family storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver present.
Dance & play in this interactive movement storytime! Designed for children 4 and under.
(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
Ages 0-5, but all ages welcome. No registration. Stories, songs, finger plays, and fun make up a lively 30-minute program.
Ms. Rebecca & Ms. Ashley present stories, songs and more along with a craft and a snack.
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 […]
(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
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.
Join the Mobile Library in the “Yellow” Block of City Walk Birmingham (23rd St N and 9th Ave N). Services will include: Books Computers Free Wifi Citizen services such as notarizing, printing Programs and Activities such as Library story times and STEM
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 […]
Join us for a special story filled with wintertime wonder! Story time will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Advent Library. We’ll enjoy The Snowy Day by American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats. This classic book features a little boy named Peter who explores the magic and wonder of his neighborhood after the season’s […]
Join fellow littles for social play with tents, ball pit, ride-ons & more.
Join Ms Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time and lots of fun!
Stroller Barre® is a 60-minute stroller workout that improves your posture, stability, and mobility while strengthening your body from the inside out! Reconnect with your body, increase flexibility, and find the inner strength you need for motherhood.
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 […]
(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
Preschool Storytime with stories, songs, and lots of fun for everyone; groups welcome! 24-hour advance registration appreciated.
Join Ms Alicia for stories, songs, bubble time and lots of fun!
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 […]
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.
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | In Birmingham when it rains, it pours! Learn to capture and save rainwater for when you need it by joining horticulturist Keith Turney for a do-it-yourself rain barrel workshop. See how to construct a rain barrel and take home your creation when you’re done! Cost […]
#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | In Birmingham when it rains, it pours! Learn to capture and save rainwater for when you need it by joining horticulturist Keith Turney for a do-it-yourself rain barrel workshop. See how to construct a rain barrel and take home your creation when you’re done! Cost […]
(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 […]
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.
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 […]
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!
The Birmingham Bulls take on the Quad City Storm at the Pelham Civic Complex
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 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.
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.
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 […]
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