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.
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Follow the yellow brick road to McWane Science Center for The Road to Oz! This magical event celebrates all things Wizard of Oz with themed science programming, exciting special guests from the community, and two showings of the remastered classic The Wizard of Oz in our IMAX theater.
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Join the McWane Science Center for a FIN-tastic weekend! McWane will be hosting all things shark-related August 24th-25th! Dive into the deep blue adventures of the World of Water’s newest exhibits. Take a BITE out of all the amazing happenings lined up: Shark Labs with the Education Team, Meet the Paleontologist—Jun Ebersole, Great White Shark […]
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
IMAX Dome at McWane Science Center (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) Join us at McWane Science Center for a FIN-tastic weekend! McWane will be hosting all things shark-related August 24th-25th! Dive into the deep blue adventures of the World of Water’s newest exhibits. Take a BITE out of all the amazing happenings lined up: […]
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
This will definitely be a weekend to remember! Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for a weekend jam packed with fin-credible new attractions, lots of shark sea-crets, and even a chance at being one of the first to see an absolutely jaw-some shark movie…ALL FOR FREE!!!
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Get ready for a May the Fourth celebration that’s out of this world! Come in costume and take part in themed programming. There will be members of the Alabama Garrison of the 501st Legion (@al501st) in attendance, a droid challenge, special laser sword presentation in Rushton theater, and more! Programming is included with admission and […]
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Your construction crew—McWane Science Center and Craneworks—are gearing up once again to bring Big Machines Day to Birmingham, Alabama. On February 24, 2024, visit McWane Science Center and build an incredible day of science, learning, and fun! Visitors of all ages will get up close and personal with some big and small machines on The […]
McWane Science Center
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL
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 […]