Birmingham Family Fun with Kids

Dolly Parton reads bedtime stories to your kids

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER for more tips on how to live well during the quarantine. Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The storytime event already began on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, and will run for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th. Each event is scheduled to be about 15 minutes long. The events will take place through Facebook Live. You can see … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton reads bedtime stories to your kids

20 ways to entertain kids during the quarantine

Are you looking for some awesome, FREE things for your kids to do now that they're at home? Companies and individuals everywhere are stepping up with great new activities at NO COST to families who may be struggling to wear their work-from-home hats while also keeping up with the kiddos. Honestly, there are so many cool things out there we can't begin to cover them all here, but to get you started, here are 20 ways to entertain kids during the … [Read more...] about 20 ways to entertain kids during the quarantine

Free Virtual Field Trips

Want more tips about how to cope at home? SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER HERE! Travel to famous places and experience distant locales without ever leaving the house! Check out some world-renowned museums up close and personal! See animals interacting in their habitats from your home! These websites offer not only virtual tours but also educational and interactive videos and even games. Spend the afternoon expanding your walls and your brain with our … [Read more...] about Free Virtual Field Trips

FB LIVE with children’s book author Ben Clanton of ‘Norwhal and Jelly’

It's time for a virtual author visit! Looking for something fun to do from home? Come draw and talk about waffles and mermicorns with Ben Clanton, author of the wildly popular Narwhal and Jelly books! There will be two live sessions, Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 AM and Friday, March 20 at 2:00 PM. Follow these links to hang out with Ben, Norwhal, and Jelly! March 18th at 11 am PST https://www.facebook.com/events/190785292224208/ March 20th at 2 pm … [Read more...] about FB LIVE with children’s book author Ben Clanton of ‘Norwhal and Jelly’

Scholastic is offering FREE day-by-day learning activities

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER! Schools may be closed but Scholastic is offering FREE day-by-day learning activities for kids of all ages! Scholastic, one of the top book publishers for children's educational materials and literature, has an expert handle on educational activities with these colorful videos, games, and interactive lessons. Each daily lesson includes four separate learning activities built around the same theme but crossing … [Read more...] about Scholastic is offering FREE day-by-day learning activities

Fun, Educational, and FREE kid’s websites

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER! If you have kids, chances are you've checked out a few of these fun, educational, and FREE kid's websites. If not, here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should be aware of. With online games, video clips of some great children's TV shows, and even printables, these will keep your kids entertained and learning. The KIDZ Page This is a … [Read more...] about Fun, Educational, and FREE kid’s websites

POSTPONED: FREE admission at the Birmingham Pet Expo!

Ready to show off your furriest family member? This is the weekend to bring your pet to the Birmingham Pet Expo! Held on March 14 and March 15, this ultimate pet event is for you and your pet pals. This two-day event will be held indoors at the Zamora Shrine Center at 3521 Ratliff Rd, Birmingham. Tickets are budget-friendly. Admission is FREE when you donate pet food, toys, or supplies to be donated to local rescues and shelters. Please bring new items or … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: FREE admission at the Birmingham Pet Expo!

Birmingham Art Crawl at the Pizitz

Have you checked out the Birmingham Art Crawl at the Pizitz Building? Come out on the second Friday of each month as the downtown transforms into a gallery of artists and their work, live performers, food and fun! Stroll through the streets of Birmingham to do some shopping, meet new vendors, grab some dinner, or just enjoy the performances at the downtown scene from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Some of downtown's most popular businesses will also be open after hours. … [Read more...] about Birmingham Art Crawl at the Pizitz

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s at the Grove hosts St. Patrick’s Day kid-friendly party

Head over to Beef 'O' Brady's at the Grove in Hoover for the Tenth Annual St. Patrick's Day Party on Saturday, March 14. The party begins at 12:00 PM and runs all day. Cover charge for adults is only $10. Kids 12 and under are FREE! Bring the whole family out for live music and a kid's play area with a bouncy house and face painting. Don't forget the Irish food and green beer! Beef's at the Grove is located at 5519 Grove Blvd, Hoover, AL 35226. Irish … [Read more...] about Beef ‘O’ Brady’s at the Grove hosts St. Patrick’s Day kid-friendly party

CANCELLED: Famous children’s book authors and illustrators at Homewood Public Library

Homewood Public Library will host over thirty, award-winning children's authors and illustrators this Friday, March 13th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. This fantastic event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Come out and meet local authors Irene Latham, Jo Kittinger, and Randi Pink. Get your book signed by none other than Jane Yolen (who is to children's literature what Oprah is to daytime talk shows! Squee!) This event is both a book signing and a portfolio show. … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Famous children’s book authors and illustrators at Homewood Public Library