Bargain Mom New Weekend Round-up for July 23-24 (Freebies, Deals, Events & More)

Location:

Time: ‎1:00PM Sunday, July 24th

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Combine collaged images, patterned paper and drawing in this exciting series of classes, designed to stimulate creative art making for the novice and or/or more experienced artist. During the last two classes, participants can also explore printmaking using collaged materials. Sign up for a pair of classes or all four of the series. Most supplies will be provided. Class size is limited to ten participants.

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!

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:

Go here

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

Go here.

HUNTSVILLE EARLY WORKS MUSEUM FOR KIDS

GO HERE

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 week
GO 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

Cullman -- Ava Maria Grotto -- Open daily -- miniature Jerusalem.  Go here. Adults $7 kids $4.50 (6 and under are free)

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.

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!

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:

Go here

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

Go here.

HUNTSVILLE EARLY WORKS MUSEUM FOR KIDS

GO HERE

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 week
GO 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

Cullman -- Ava Maria Grotto -- Open daily -- miniature Jerusalem.  Go here. Adults $7 kids $4.50 (6 and under are free)

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.