On July 17, Bugs Bunny is celebrating his 75th birthday at the McWane Science Center. Tickets to the party are $20 for adults and $15 for children. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., participants can fish for prizes in Daffy Duck's Pond, make their own "wabbit ears", conduct expereiments in the ACME birthday blowout, get smelly with some "Scent-imental" science, count the stars in the … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook History Scavenger Hunt
Catherine Pittman Smith, author of “Images of America: Mountain Brook” will hold two children’s camps from 9 a.m.-noon each day at Mountain Brook City Hall. Children will learn about local history through a an interactive scavenger hunt. For more information and registration, call 492-3350 or email [email protected]. … [Read more...]
66th Annual Fourth of July Celebration
By Kaitlin CandelariaOur Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church is gearing up for the 66th edition of its Fourth of July festival. This year, it expects to serve more than three tons of BBQ.The Trash and Treasure sale will start the day and will feature more than 6,000 donated items for purchase. Beginning at 9 a.m., shoppers can peruse everything from furniture to pet … [Read more...]
Independence Day Celebration
American Village will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, costumed historical interpreters, Revolutionary Army drills, 18th century games, an Independence Ball and more. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the events will start at noon. Admission will be charged and veterans and military may enter for free. For more information, visit www.americanvillage.org or call … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Celebration
Two blocks of 18th Street South and one block of 29th Avenue South in Homewood will be blocked off from 5:30-9:30 p.m. for an Independence Day celebration. Activities include inflatables, rides and a view of the Thunder on the Mountain fireworks display. Admission is $10. Proceeds from ride sales benefit the Homewood High School Band. Get updates on Twitter @homewoodparks. … [Read more...]