Bargain Mom weekend round-up:

Birmingham Barons vs Chattanooga Lookouts free admission Sept. 2 & Sept. 3

Check out the Barons games next weekend -- they're free!

Sock Drive Campaign for Jimmie Hale Mission ends Monday

Sock drive will end soon -- got a pair you can drop off?

Birmingham News subscription offer at Alabama State Fair today - Sept. 9 (3 options)

Here's a subscription offer from Bham News that would net you a 13 week subscription and an entrance ticket to the Alabama State Fair...

Fresh Air Family Free or Cheap Labor Day weekend events

Check out these free or cheap outdoor events happening this weekend through next week across the state...

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute offering free admission to Isaac evacuees

Here's an offer to Isaac evacuees staying in the Birmingham-area...

AlaPark.org events----

Events from Alabama Tourism Department:

Alabama Civil War Trail Features 47 Low Cost Sites + Free Map

for more details.

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!

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ut the Southern Museum of Flight membership

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:

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.

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.

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

Admissions:

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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.

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

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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

in Anniston -

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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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Also --

- $3 or less for park entrance.

County Rd 314

Natural Bridge, AL 35577

(205) 486-5330

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