LOCAL & NATIONAL DEALS/EVENTS --
Grey Bar 280 This Weekend at Grey: Tonight - Come see for yourself; Saturday Night - 4 on The Floor
Cost Plus World Market Don’t forget to visit your nearest Cost Plus World Market location this Saturday, August 20th from 1pm-4pm for our Art & Wine Event. Choose from a large variety of affordable wines from around the world and check out our newest arrivals in Framed Art, Mirrors and Wall Décor--all at amazing prices! We hope to see you there! http://inv.lv/gXt9Bt
Whole Foods Market Mountain Brook, AL DON'T FORGET: Join us this Saturday from 11 to 2 for the Giving Grille at Whole Foods Market Mountain Brook, AL. The money raised will go to Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education's Alabama Gulf Coast Environmental Recovery Fund. For only $5 get a delicious grilled hamburger, hot dog, grilled Portobello mushroom, or grilled shrimp skewer with chips and a drink.
City of Gardendale BUNCO for Breast Cancer!! Girls nite out - Saturday, August 27 - 6-9 p.m. at Mt. Olive Community Center. Contact 205-305-5757 for info.
Children's Hospital of Alabama Join us tomorrow at the Walmart in Hoover on John Hawkins Parkway for a 12 hour walkathon to benefit Children’s of Alabama! Food and fun for the whole family on Saturday, August 20th from 9:00a.m. – 9:00p.m.
Warrior --Froggy's Family Fun Center Open Play Times for this weekend.Saturday August 20: 11 - 1 and 3 - 6; Sunday August 21: 4 - 5
Bridge Street Town Centre Huntsville Check out our pavement performer schedule this weekend! http://bridgestreethuntsville.com/pavementperformers.php
Birmingham Bargain Mom I'm excited about Saturday -- Here's a list of astronauts that will be at the $5 party Saturday. Who's going?
Lake Guntersville State Park Begin making your plans for dining out this weekend by previewing our buffet menus. Get the girls together for a night out, treat the family to our hearty country breakfast buffet, call the guys for a Saturday BBQ & beer night at the lodge, and join us for Prime Rib on Sunday. So much fabulous food!! Come on out for a great time!! http://www.alapark.com/events/details.cfm?id=1601
MAFIAoZA'S Mountain Brook IT'S FRIDAY!!!! Happy Hour is 5-7 pm Every Day! and don't forget the PIZZA!!! Try the pineapple, ham and mozzarella cheese!!!! or build your own Family pie!
The Birmingham Zoo Teddy Bear Clinic: Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the Zoo this Saturday (8/20) for a check-up at the hands of Auburn University’s Pre-Vet Society, and receive their certificate of good health. Experience up-close encounters with some of the Zoo’s amazing animals and have your face painted during the event.
Smokehouse Restaurant Upcoming event at SmokeHouse Restaurant this Sunday August 21 at 8:30pm..Jazz recording artist Kevin Orr. Dinner, Wine and Jazz....sounds like a date night to us!! Call for reservations today!!! Invite your friends!!!
The Summit Lifestyle Center - Birmingham, AL Perfect Pant Event starts Friday, Aug. 19th at Ann Taylor. Enjoy $20 OFF any full price pants thu Aug. 31st!
Birmingham Bargain Mom New coupon from Staples...
Birmingham Bargain Mom THIS IS A GREAT DEAL -- Free NIKE Golf Balls in the morning at Golfsmith locations -- most open at 9 a.m. Get your golfer a sleeve. Find out the details here:
Montgomery Convention and Visitor Bureau Get ready for the 18th Annual Buckmasters Expo - young bucks and the Swamp people and everything in between. Bring cans of food for admission! www.buckmasters.com
Outdoor Alabama Who is going to Buckmasters this weekend in Montgomery? Be sure to stop by the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries booth to pick up a copy of the new Hunting and Fishing Digest.
Montgomery Biscuits Only 10 Games Left this Season Biscuits Fans! Come out to Riverwalk Stadium this Sunday for Kid's Day at 6:05, plus Coke Kids Run the Bases following the game.
Visit Florence, AL Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the our Weekly What's Happening.
Birmingham Bargain Mom Especially a coupon code for a FREE 8x10 --
Birmingham Bargain Mom Gap Outlet coupon good one day only...
Taylor Bug's Kids Boutique & Consignment (Hueytown) We Are Open! :) Already tagged 6 baskets since I opened back tonight! :) Lots of super cute clothes! And, get some sleep soon because we will have our biggest sale of the Summer tomorrow with summer clothes and shoes at 75% off! Awesome.... Yeah, we think you are too! :)
LIST AND LINKS OF HOW TO FIND MORE TO DO ACROSS THE STATE:
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF BIRMINGHAM EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF HUNTSVILLE DECATUR MADISON EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF MONTGOMERY EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF MOBILE EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF TUSCALOOSA EVENTS FOR ALL AGES.
GO HERE FOR STATE PARK EVENTS.
MY LIST OF HOT SPOTS IF YOU WANT TO HIT THE ROAD:
Berman
Museum of History in Anniston -
Go
here.
Aldridge Gardens -- Hooks in the Garden --
fishing all week long.
Get
the details 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
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.
Go here to check them out.Cathedral Caverns --
Go here
Cathedral Caverns State Park Headquarters
637 Cave Road
Woodville, AL. 35776
256-728-8193
The Park is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. -
5 p.m
Here's a brief description:
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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Covered Bridges of Blount County -
See the remaining 3 bridges still standing.
Go here to
get a list and more info.
NOCCALULA FALLS - GADSDEN
It's free to see the falls.
They do charge admission for the park area:
Sequoyah Caverns - Fort Payne
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.
DeSoto Caverns -- order your tickets online and save $1 per ticket:
Adult
Caverns Tour $18.99
ONE YEAR Adult Cave Tour for just $5 more
$23.99
Child Caverns Tour (ages 3-11)
$16.99
ONE YEAR Child Cave Tour for just $5 more
$21.99
HUNTSVILLE EARLY WORKS MUSEUM FOR KIDS
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 |
TALLADEGA MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME
MUSEUM
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 weekGO HERE.
Bucks Pocket and High Falls -- Go here.
Palisades Park in Blount
County -- Go here. They've got a great new kids area that just opened in May.
Horseshoe Bend
Military Park -- Go here
Decatur - Pest Control Insect Museum -- great for kids. Go here.
Little River Canyon in 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 here
www.nps.gov/liri
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center in East Lake -- They've got new nature center and trails galore. Go here
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Adult/$6
Senior Citizen (age 60+)/$5.50
Child(4–17)/$5 & ages 3 & under/free
This is a fun museum to explore.
Go here for 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.
Go here for directions and more.
Oak Mountain State Park
Go here.
Check 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.
Go here for admission, hours and directions.
Southern Museum of Flight by the Birmingham Airport
Get the details here:
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
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.
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
Across the Southeast --
The Wren's Nest - home of Brier Rabbit author Joel Chandler Harris.
This is a kid friendly museum
Go here
We're open from 10:00am - 2:30pm Tuesday through Saturday, with storytelling every Saturday at 1pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday.
Admission
- Walk-In Tours
- $5 for children
- $7 for seniors and students
- $8 for adults
Stone Mountain Park in Georgia --
Go here
They are open daily.
They are 16 miles east of Atlanta
The park is open 6 a.m. to midnight.
However attraction hours vary.
Adventure pass is $27 plus tax for Adults $21 for kids -- Go here for ticket pricing.
You can save on tickets by stopping by a Kroger and purchasing tickets there.
To see what's going on next week go here. You can just click on the date and all of the available attractions will appear on the screen.
This is about a 3 hour drive from Birmingham so you could easily make this a day trip.
Cabbage Patch Babyland General Hospital -- Cleveland, Ga.
They are open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST time.
Sundays 9 to 4 p.m. CST
Admission is FREE.
They are located in Cleveland, Ga. It's a bit of a drive, however it's worth it.
They've got new digs and it's really fun for the kids.
We took the kids to old location and they really enjoyed it.
You can actually watch a new Cabbage Patch Kid be born via a blooming cabbage. It's really sweet.
It's an hour & a half north of Atlanta.
Go here to check out the details.
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky --
Go here for more info.
This might be a long day trip or an overnighter.
However it's packed with adventure for any age child.
It's only 4 hours 36 minutes from downtown Birmingham on I-65 north.
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky --
Go here for more info.
The NCM is open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) 7 days a week - year round. NCM is closed only on Easter, Thanksgiving day, December 24th and 25th, and New Years day.
Phone: 270.781.7973 ~ Fax: 270.781.5286 ~ Toll Free: 800.53.VETTE
Admission to the museum is: $10.00 adults, $5.00 children 6-16, 5 years or younger are FREE, family rate $25.00 and Senior Citizens (55 or older) $8.00. Plant tours must be arranged with the plant and there is a $7.00 fee. Click for more information.
Abraham Lincoln's Kentucky Home:
Go here for more info.
It's free.
Here's a brief description:
Memorial Building interior is closed for renovation.
Renovations to this 100-year-old memorial are fulfilling the National Park Service mission of preservation. The park is open daily from 8 AM - 4:45 PM (ET).
Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln
Visitors can view the exterior of the first memorial built to honor Abraham Lincoln. This memorial, with its formal landscape, protects the birth site of our 16th president. Visit the unique Sinking Spring which was the family’s water source and namesake of the farm. The Visitor Center offers an information desk, exhibits, a 15-minute video Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years, and a bookstore.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, Kentucky 42748
Phone Visitor Information (270) 358-3137
This will be about a 5 hour drive.
Check out the Amish country in Tennessee
This will be about a 2 hour drive from downtown Birmingham.
Go here for more information about some of the attractions that can be found in the area.
You could just drive around and visit some of the stores.
It's a beautiful area.