How to Bring Mardi Gras to Birmingham
The season of Mardi Gras has begun! The celebration starts now and stretches all the way until March 4th on Fat Tuesday, which falls the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. While Mardi Gras [Read More]
Article Category: Other Celebrations
8 Birmingham Veterans Day Events & 9 Ways to Honor Veterans
Veterans Day is observed on November 11th and this year, it falls on a Monday. Make it a meaningful three-day weekend by honoring our Veterans in a way that shows how much you appreciate their [Read More]
Holiday Goodies to Bake and Eat
Let’s be clear: One of the best things about the holiday season is the desserts. But it can be overwhelming to figure out what sweets to make each year. And what do you do if [Read More]
Practical Presents
Shopping for your dad on Father’s Day each year can be a challenge, especially when he says he doesn’t want anything or claims he already has everything he needs. However, focusing on the things he [Read More]
Have a Great Father’s Day Out in the Magic City
Tired of giving Dad the same old tie for Father’s Day? It’s time to step up the gift-giving game and treat him to something truly unforgettable. This year, consider the gift of adventure—experiences that he’ll [Read More]
Party Perfection
Looking for some much needed inspiration on where to throw your child’s next birthday party? Birmingham is brimming with fantastic options for celebrating your child’s special day. From picturesque parks to interactive spaces, there are [Read More]
Mending Kids’ Hearts: Children’s of Alabama Celebrates Kids’ Heart Health
February is American Heart Month. It is a month to raise awareness about pediatric heart disease and celebrate our cardiac patients and families. Children’s of Alabama has one of the largest pediatric cardiovascular programs in [Read More]
It’s Black History Month!
Check out these titles at your local libraries, bookstores, and online. Picture Books: CORETTA: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CORETTA SCOTT KING by Coretta Scott King; illustrated by Ekua Holmes (Godwin Books, On Sale 01/02/24, Ages 4-8): Adapted from [Read More]
Celebrate Black History Month With 10 Must-Visit Destinations
Alabama sits at the very heart of civil rights history, with its capital, Montgomery, commonly referred to as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. This February, bring Black History Month to life by exploring [Read More]
Celebrate Hanukkah!
PJ Library, a non-profit program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation which delivers more than 630,000 books to kids around the world (including Russia!) each month, is getting ready for Hanukkah in a big way. Any [Read More]