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!

The Alabama State Fair will be at the Birmingham Race Course from March 29 to April 7 this year! There will be kiddie rides, concessions, a hypnotist, thrill shows and more! Get ready to create memories at the Alabama State Fair – you will be buzzing for days!

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!

The Alabama State Fair will be at the Birmingham Race Course from March 29 to April 7 this year! There will be kiddie rides, concessions, a hypnotist, thrill shows and more! Get ready to create memories at the Alabama State Fair – you will be buzzing for days!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Weekly story time with stories and crafts

Join us for a fun and energetic storytime with catchy songs, games, language development, and fun crafts.

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!

Regional Extension Agent, Bethany O’Rear will expertly tackle the age-old question: what to plant and where to plant it.

Story time every Tuesday and Thursday.

Regional Extension Agent, Bethany O’Rear will expertly tackle the age-old question: what to plant and where to plant it.

The Alabama State Fair will be at the Birmingham Race Course from March 29 to April 7 this year! There will be kiddie rides, concessions, a hypnotist, thrill shows and more! Get ready to create memories at the Alabama State Fair – you will be buzzing for days!

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 […]

Join us for our “Thyme to Read” book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Join us for our “Thyme to Read” book club, a monthly gathering hosted by the Library at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

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 […]

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!

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.

The Alabama State Fair will be at the Birmingham Race Course from March 29 to April 7 this year! There will be kiddie rides, concessions, a hypnotist, thrill shows and more! Get ready to create memories at the Alabama State Fair – you will be buzzing for days!

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 […]

Join fellow littles for social play with tents, ball pit, ride-ons & more.

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 […]

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 Alabama State Fair will be at the Birmingham Race Course from March 29 to April 7 this year! There will be kiddie rides, concessions, a hypnotist, thrill shows and more! Get ready to create memories at the Alabama State Fair – you will be buzzing for days!

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 […]

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.

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.

Program to Include Franz Schreker: Ekkehard Kris Bowers: For A Younger Self Bernard Herrmann: Suite from Vertigo Erich Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing Suite John Williams: Adagio from Star Wars: Episode VII, The Force Awakens John Williams: “With Malice Toward None” from Lincoln John Williams: Suite from Close Encounters of the Third Kind Celebrating the […]

#image-595 + picture img { --focal-point: 50% 50%; } | Join us to celebrate Bunny Mellon’s rich design, through first-hand insights from her grandson, Thomas Lloyd, and a close personal friend, Bryan Huffman, authors of “Bunny Mellon Style.” Enjoy light bites and charming conversations! Become a Friend of the Gardens and join us in our […]

The Alabama State Fair will be at the Birmingham Race Course from March 29 to April 7 this year! There will be kiddie rides, concessions, a hypnotist, thrill shows and more! Get ready to create memories at the Alabama State Fair – you will be buzzing for days!

Presenting Sponsors ERA King Real Estate and Red Mountain Crawfish bring to you the 3rd Annual Crawfish Boil to kick off the 2024 festival season! Awesome local vendors, fun & games, live music, and incredible food are in store!

Program to Include Franz Schreker: Ekkehard Kris Bowers: For A Younger Self Bernard Herrmann: Suite from Vertigo Erich Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing Suite John Williams: Adagio from Star Wars: Episode VII, The Force Awakens John Williams: “With Malice Toward None” from Lincoln John Williams: Suite from Close Encounters of the Third Kind Celebrating the […]

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!

A collaboration of Red Mountain Theatre & UAB Department of Theatre. Two educational powerhouses unite in Sister Act to bring professional theatre resources together with the next generation of musical theatre talent—for one incredible production! You can’t have a list of iconic female roles on Broadway without including Deloris Van Cartier, the flamboyant disco diva […]

Alabama Ballet presents a mixed-repertoire performance of two iconic pieces by legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp. Baker’s Dozen embodies this sense of economy and integration, which is closely tied to Tharp’s Indiana Quaker roots. The movement expresses harmony, playfulness, and easy virtuosity. Nine Sinatra Songs presents a glamourous portrait of seven couples that traces the arc […]

For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of Broadway and television stars in Disney Princess – The Concert! Be our guest as Broadway favorite Alyssa Fox (‘Elsa’ in Frozen, Wicked), BroadwayWorld® Award-winner Syndee Winters (‘Nala’ in The […]

The Farmers Market at Pepper Place filled with farmers, crafters, food producers.

Dixie Vintage Antique Automobile Club 1st Saturday Cruise In at Hoover Tactical, 7:00 AM until 12, the first Saturday of each month. Upon arrival at the cruise-in please park in spaces closest to Hwy 31 between Hoover Tactical and O’Reilly Auto parts. The other side of the parking lot is reserved for Hoover Tactical customers. […]

Kids workshops first Saturday of every month, while supplies last.

Spring is here! Sister Bear is awake, energized, and ready to explore but first we need to wake up Brother Bear. Through counting, rhyme, movement, and song young theatre makers will explore the different seasons of the year. Join these beary lovable siblings as they embark on an adventure with melting waterfalls, twinkling stars, 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 […]

Once the bed of Birmingham’s Mineral Railroad, The Kiwanis Vulcan Trail is now a lovely 2.2 mile trail that was updated by Freshwater Land Trust in 2018 and serves as the center of their Red Rock Trail System. On this tour, you will learn about the history of local mining and iron making companies, as […]

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 […]

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!

America’s favorite kindergartener is back, but this time in FIRST GRADE! Armed with her “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal” Junie B tackles new and changing friendships, a kickball tournament, and the need for *GASP * glasses! This musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling books features fun-filled songs, a tremendously loveable character, and silly shenanigans the whole […]

The Alabama State Fair will be at the Birmingham Race Course from March 29 to April 7 this year! There will be kiddie rides, concessions, a hypnotist, thrill shows and more! Get ready to create memories at the Alabama State Fair – you will be buzzing for days!

Join us for a Saturday afternoon talk with Dr. Georgios Arseniou, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist of Urban forestry in the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment at Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

Join us for a Saturday afternoon talk with Dr. Georgios Arseniou, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist of Urban forestry in the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment at Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

The second-annual Alabaster Touch-a-Truck event will be held on Saturday, April 6, at Veterans Park featuring dozens of vehicles from local businesses, agencies and city departments! The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the park’s back parking lot.

A collaboration of Red Mountain Theatre & UAB Department of Theatre. Two educational powerhouses unite in Sister Act to bring professional theatre resources together with the next generation of musical theatre talent—for one incredible production! You can’t have a list of iconic female roles on Broadway without including Deloris Van Cartier, the flamboyant disco diva […]

Alabama Ballet presents a mixed-repertoire performance of two iconic pieces by legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp. Baker’s Dozen embodies this sense of economy and integration, which is closely tied to Tharp’s Indiana Quaker roots. The movement expresses harmony, playfulness, and easy virtuosity. Nine Sinatra Songs presents a glamourous portrait of seven couples that traces the arc […]

Program to Include Franz Schreker: Ekkehard Kris Bowers: For A Younger Self Bernard Herrmann: Suite from Vertigo Erich Korngold: Much Ado About Nothing Suite John Williams: Adagio from Star Wars: Episode VII, The Force Awakens John Williams: “With Malice Toward None” from Lincoln John Williams: Suite from Close Encounters of the Third Kind Celebrating the […]

Alabama Ballet presents a mixed-repertoire performance of two iconic pieces by legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp. Baker’s Dozen embodies this sense of economy and integration, which is closely tied to Tharp’s Indiana Quaker roots. The movement expresses harmony, playfulness, and easy virtuosity. Nine Sinatra Songs presents a glamourous portrait of seven couples that traces the arc […]

A collaboration of Red Mountain Theatre & UAB Department of Theatre. Two educational powerhouses unite in Sister Act to bring professional theatre resources together with the next generation of musical theatre talent—for one incredible production! You can’t have a list of iconic female roles on Broadway without including Deloris Van Cartier, the flamboyant disco diva […]