Four Activities to do with your kids in Birmingham, Alabama
number one: Let’s Play Party
This is a Kids Indoor Playground (Closed for remodeling from April 1st to May 31st, 2024)
If you are a family looking for fun way to spend your day in Birmingham, Alabama you have to stop at one of Let’s Play locations in Birmingham,AL, Hoover, AL, and Huntsville, AL
This playground space offers all-day addmision where your children can spend hours at the different activities and attractions offered from Soft Play, to Indoor Obstacle Net Course.
The best part is that they offer activities even for toddlers under 4 years, you must check out their Kiddie Town With a ball pond, mini slides, carousel, and other play equipment.
More than the fun you spend there, they offer multiple packages to help you host a baby birthday party or other special occasions!
number Two: McWane Center
The center Offers educational and interactive experiences that both adults and children can enjoy, like they say on their website - Explorers from ages 1 to 100 flock year-round to see, hear, touch, and experience the wonder of science.
What I love most about this place is that it encourages children to explore opportunities in STEM! (I’m STEM Graduate so I’ll in for this sort of kids activity)
Things you can do at McWane Science Center in Birmingham, Al range from engaging in the permanent exhibits that range from level one to three of different activities, to their special exhibits showcasing ways to learn about science to watching Features & Documentary films!
McWane Center also offers children birthday parties with three different themes. Dinosaur, Rainbow / Pastel and Science.
Number Three: The Birmingham Zoo
The zoo is fun place for children and animal lovers! besides your normal tour to check out the animals, they offer unique events throughout the year that range from outdoor celebrations to unique group experiences like Princesses breakfast - Click Here for Event Schedule
The Zoo website has so many great resources that offer insights on planning your Birmingham Zoo visit, Click Here to get access to the following:
Daily Activates Not to Miss
When Are Animals Most Active?
7 Tips on Visiting from the Birmingham Zoo Staff
Number Four: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
This is a great way to enjoy your time with your children while exploring beautiful blooms and nature. The best thing is that it is open through the seasons!
The Gardens are free and open to the public, they also offer complimentary wheelchairs for checkout at the front desk.
A few more things the garden offer are the Leaf & Petal at the Gardens Gift Shop, Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens and The Gardens Café.
My favorite thing about the Botanical Gardens is that they are open to professional photographers! if you’re interested in having a family photoshoot here hook me up :)