Spring break is next week for some of us in Alabama and later for others. I've gathered up some sites for you to check out that will help you pick out events, attractions and more to entertain the kids. Take the kids on day trips -- exploring Alabama and pack lots of snacks and sandwiches so the only out of pocket expense is gas and possibly park admission.
Let's get started:
AlaPark.com
-- This is a site featuring all state parks in Alabama including their admission, hours and events calendar. Click on the What To Do tab to find out about events and more. Go here to get started:
Alabama Tourism Department --
This site is a comprehensive list of events and attractions across the state from the mountains to the gulf. Click on the Festival & Event Calendar tab at the top of the page. Select the date on the calendar and submit, then check out the list of events across the state. Go here to get started:
Birmingham365.org -
This is an excellent and comprehensive source of events, attractions and more from Birmingham and surrounding areas. Includes library listings, plays, arts, free events, festivals and more. Go here:
Family Days Out -
This site is a massive list of attractions and destinations for each state. Pick Alabama or the state you'll be visiting, then choose from an alphabetical listing of all family friendly attractions. Go here to get started:
Fresh Air Family --
This site offers free and cheap outdoor activity listings that are all nature and education oriented. They do required registration, which is free. Go here to get started:
Alabama Civil War Trail Features 47 Low Cost Sites + Free Map
Go
for more details. (Mobile users will need to acces this from a desktop)
Birmingham Museum of Art free spring break activities
Go here to see their full calendar:
They will have events for 2 weeks.
Montgomery Museum of Art f
amily art days.
details.
BIRMINGHAM ZOO --
No discounts
They do have a new Dinosaur exhibit which is an additional charge.
Montgomery Zoo
They do offer military discounts. Go here for details
Mobile Zoo
hours and admission.
BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS --
Cherry Blossom Festival
presented by Japan America Society of Alabama
Saturday, March 16 | 11 - 4 p.m.
Japan America Society of Alabama’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival and viewing will feature Japanese-themed performances, demonstrations and exhibits. This event is free and open to the public. Go here:
HUNTSVILLE SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER -
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Save on admission by joining the Southern Museum of Flight for $45 for the entire family.
They have a reciprocal relationship with the center so you'll get in free!
Southern Museum of Flight membership
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: 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.
Decatur - Pest Control Insect Museum -- great for kids. Go here.
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake -- They've got several spring break camp options available plus a number of free events starting this week. Go here
Moundville in Tuscaloosa explore Native American culture and more each day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Go here to learn more about their programs and Saturdays in the park.
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Go here: http://www.annistonmuseum.org/
Adult/$6
Senior Citizen (age 60+)/$5.50
Child(4–17)/$5 & ages 3 & under/free
This is a fun museum to explore.
They will have special spring break programs the week of March 27 & 28. They are open T
GO HERE.
ALABAMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Go here.
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admissions:
$5 Adults
$4 Senior Citizens
(60 and over)
$3 Students
$14 Families
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.
Helen Keller Birthplace in Tuscumbia, AL.
Go here for directions, description 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 -
Go here for directions, hours and admission.
Mondays - Fridays from 10-4 PM
Bellingrath Gardens - Mobile
Go here
USS ALABAMA -- MOBILE
Go here
Berman Museum of History in Anniston -
Go here.
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson -- Hiking.
http://www.freshwaterlandtrust.org/where-were-working/turkey-creek
Alabama Veterans Memorial off I-459
http://www.alabamaveterans.com/HTML/memorialframes.htm
Birmingham Civil Rights Museum is free on Sundays only from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Go here: http://www.bcri.org/index.html
Arlington Antebellum Home is open Tuesday through Saturday.
$5 for adults and $3 for kids 18 and under.
http://www.informationbirmingham.com/arlington/index.htm
Also -- Natural Bridge Alabama - $3 or less for park entrance.
County Rd 314
Natural Bridge, AL 35577
(205) 486-5330