CHRISTIE DEDMAN/NEWS STAFF PHOTOBlue Bird in Blount County.Here are some events going on this weekend... FRIDAY ---Free Microwave Dave & The Nukes Concert Tonight at 6 - Huntsville There's a free concert tonight in Huntsville at Lowe Mill ARTS and entertainment.... Full story » Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Come Be A Star Tonight At CHOM -- Friday night.
National Park Week: Free Admission April 21 - April 29
Free access to all National Parks starts April 21. Make your plans now...
BESSEMER CAR SHOW
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Magic City Mustangs are hosting an all Ford car show tomorrow (4-21) at Town & Country Ford in Bessemer. Registration and admittance are free but donations will be taken for Humane Society. Come see the cars and join the fun. (8-3)
The Women's Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art presents Art in Bloom--a three-day festival Showcasing visual and floral art! It's April 19-21 at the Museum. Click below for a schedule of events.
Sci-Quest, Hands on Science Center
Hands-on Trucks at Sci-Quest April 21.
Free Become a National Junior Ranger Day is April 21 (Activities & More)
Do you have a child who would love to be a Junior Ranger? Then check this out...
Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival Today & Saturday Free Admission Music, Tours & More
Check out this culture and food festival today and tomorrow..
Alabama Book Festival is Free This Saturday
Head to Montgomery for the free Alabama Book Festival...
Cullman's Bloomin Festival April 21 & 22 + Tour Ava Maria Grotto
The Bloomin Festival is this weekend. Details here...
Dothan Free Babypalooza April 21: Info, Tips, Prizes, Samples & More
Here's a free event for parents in the Dothan area...
Southern Museum of Flight: Soviet MI-24 Hind Helicopter Arrived -- it's already at the museum so check it out
Southern Museum of Flight will receive the mi-24 Soviet helicopter for permanent display this week. Details here...
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Stop by the Museum Store Saturday, April 21 from Noon to 2 P.M. to meet out artist in action, Chris Greenman!
Bass Pro Shops
Kids’ Challenge on Saturday, April 21st, and Sunday, April 22nd from Noon to 4pm. The event offers exciting challenges, such as bucket fishing, archery, life jacket races, knot-tying and a sleeping bag rolling competition.
Gulf Shores Plantation
Welcome college soccer teams for the 2012 Orange Beach Soccer Classic. The action takes place Saturday and Sunday! http://bit.ly/Iwl3Db
SUNDAY --
FREE Earthfest Sunday at Bessie Estelle Park
Music, arts, entertainment, bring a picnic and more...
Huntsville:Get $10 Rapunzel Tickets for Sunday Only (Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater)
Head to Huntsville and score $10 tickets Sunday for the Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater performance of Rapunzel...
HERE ARE FESTIVALS & EVENTS SCHEDULED ACROSS THE STATE THIS WEEKEND COURTESY OF THE ALABAMA TOURISM DEPARTMENT CALENDAR
OUT OF STATE --
Georgia Aquarium
To jump start Earth Day weekend, Georgia Aquarium will host the official launch event for Get To Know Your Wild Neighbors this Saturday, April 21! More than ten exhibitors representing nature and the arts will be present to promote the importance of our environment and the outdoors! There will be activities, scavenger hunts and information on how to enter the 2012 Get To Know Contest! See you then for a WILD time! bit.ly/g4hVdz
Free Admission April 20-22 to the Margaret Mitchell House/Museum
(Author of Gone With The Wind): If you have a l...
NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL -- THIS POST INCLUDES LINKS TO SCORING FREE TICKETS:
Free MP3 Album Download of Nashville Film Festival Music via NoiseTrade
Score a free album from Nashville Film Festival and NoiseTrade...
HERE ARE SOME ATTRACTIONS ACROSS THE STATE WORTH CHECKING OUT:
Alabama Civil War Trail Features 47 Low Cost Sites + Free Map
for more details.
HUNTSVILLE SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER --
Save on admission by joining the Southern Museum of Flight for $30 for the entire family.
They have a reciprocal relationship with the center so you'll get in free!
Go
ut the Southern Museum of Flight membership
Montgomery -
This could be a great time to take the kids to see the capitol, archives, Little White House of Confederacy, Old Alabama Town and more.
Go here to see a complete list of attractions and options for educational entertainment.
You might surprise yourself by learning something.
Most of the government attractions are free.
Old Alabama Town is not.
Here's their info:
Hours and Admission
Hours: Old Alabama Town is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our last ticket is sold at 3 p.m. We're closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission: Adults, $10; Children ages 6-18, $5. Free to ages 5 and younger. A 10 percent discount is offered to AAA, military and seniors.
Cathedral Caverns State Park Headquarters 637 Cave Road Woodville, AL. 35776 256-728-8193The Park is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Here's a brief description:
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The first thing you notice about Cathedral Caverns is the massive entrance. The huge opening measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above! Cathedral Caverns is the perfect field trip for your school, church or other group. You can visit anytime, as the cave maintains a comfortable 60-degree temperature year round. Call and make plans today and you will see why we are excited about Alabama's newest state park!
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Monday- Saturday
8:30- 5:00
Sunday
Closed
Caverns Admission
Adults $15.95
Child (4-12) $8.95
Under 4 Free
Group Rates $10.95/$5.95
(15 or More)
GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS.
ONE YEAR Adult Cave Tour for just $5 more $23.99
ONE YEAR Child Cave Tour for just $5 more $21.99
Civil War soldiers, a Talking Tree and whimmy diddles - see them all at the EarlyWorks Museums- Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum.
| Individual Admission | Adult | Senior | Youth | Toddler |
| Earlyworks Children's Museum | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Constitution Village | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Huntsville Depot | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| 2 Museums | 20.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 5.00 |
| THE WORKS - all 3 | 25.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 5.00 |
Admission: $12 for adults, $5 for kids age 6-12 and free for kids age 5 and younger.
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter). Extended summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week
ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Admissions:
$4 Senior Citizens
(60 and over)
$14 Families
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Palisades Park in Blount County -- Go here.
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-- miniature Jerusalem. Go
-- great for kids. Go
Little River Canyon i
n Fort Payne is a nature lovers' paradise. Hike down to the bottom of the gorge, check out the falls up close and enjoy some majestic birds.
You'll spot hawks, eagles, vultures and falcons from overlooks. Take a picnic.
There are also a ton of kid friendly parks in downtown Fort Payne. Go
www.nps.gov/liri
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake
-- They've got a brand new nature center and trails galore.
Moundville in Tuscaloosa
explore Native American culture and more each day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Go
primitive craft fair.
Adult/$6
Senior Citizen (age 60+)/$5.50
Child(4–17)/$5 & ages 3 & under/free
This is a fun museum to explore.
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or more info.
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5 p.m. Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Rickwood Caverns State Park in Hayden
It's $1 to get in and enjoy just the park, trails and playground.
Cave tours are only available on weekends.
Saturday and Sunday schedule:
10:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
2:15 & 4:15
Cave Tour Admission Fee:
Age 12 to adult: $10
Age 6 to 11: $5
Under age 6: FREE with parent or guardian
Group discount: $2 off each person for groups of 25 or more.
and more.
Oak Mountain State Park
C
heck out the Alabama Wildlife Refuge Center.
The Wildlife Center: Located in Oak Mountain State Park, it is the largest wildlife rehabilitation center in Alabama and cares for over 2,000 injured and orphaned wild creatures each year. Visitors may view the rehabilitation process through one-way glass and learn about native species.
$3 for adults
Mt. Cheaha --
The tallest point in Alabama is a beautiful drive through the mountains. Take Bald Rock trail out to a gorgeous overlook.
Bring a picnic for sure. There are some great hiking trails.
on, hours and directions.
Southern Museum of Flight by the Birmingham Airport will more than likely have a
spring break kickoff activity for kids soon. For now they do hav ea new kite exhibit starting March 12
Colorful Kite Tales Exhibit & Programs
Colorful Kite Tales Exhibition chronicles the colorful history and science of kites. These sixteen panels and an array of kites detail kite basics and historical kiting events Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services and on loan by the Drachen Foundation of Seattle, Washington.
Free with Museum Admission
Members Free
Group Tours with Hand-on Kite-Making Available - $7 per person
Go here for more info.
Active military and their families are admitted free.
Adults are $6, Seniors & students are $5 - children 3 and under are free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Vulcan Park is also another option.
Go here to learn more about their coming events.
Daily Admission Rates (plus tax) 10 am - 6 pm:
(Includes park grounds, Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Balcony)
$6 Adults
$5 Seniors (65+)
$4 Children ages 5-12
Children 4 years and under are admitted free.
and more.
They also have some great kids games and information for you to share with your kids before you get there.
Address:
300 North Commons Street, West
Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674
(256) 383-4066
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 8:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Last tour starts at 3:45 p.m. daily
Home Tour Admission:
Adults..........................................$6.00
Students ages 5 -18..................$2.00
Seniors & "AAA" members......$5.00
Military (Active and Retired).....$5.00
Group of 20 or more..................Adults $5 & Children $1.50 (Group reservations requested)
American Village in Montevallo -
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Mondays - Fridays from 10-4 PM
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Alabama Veterans Memorial off I-459
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Birmingham Civil Rights Museum
is free on Sundays only from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
: http://www.bcri.org/index.html
Arlington Antebellum Home
is open Tuesday through Saturday.
$5 for adults and $3 for kids 18 and under.
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- $3 or less for park entrance.
County Rd 314
Natural Bridge, AL 35577
(205) 486-5330
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