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Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Birmingham, AL

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–3pm

You Can Be Anything Day at McWane Science Center

McWane Science Center — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

Kids explore careers and meet real-world role models, from scientists and engineers to community leaders.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission
Indoors

Details at McWane Science Center ↗

Nov 12 – Nov 15

Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family

BJCC Legacy Arena — Birmingham · Jefferson Co. · Birmingham

Disney characters and stories performed on ice.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required
Indoors

Thu Nov 12 7pm; Fri Nov 13 7pm; Sat Nov 14 11am & 3pm; Sun Nov 15 1pm & 5pm.

Details at BJCC ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From Birmingham-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9amDinosaur Bookmarks · Southside Branch Library, Birmingham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9amTurkey Bowl · Avondale Regional Branch Library, Birmingham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

9:30amTumble Tots · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime at Lee Branch · The East 59 Café - Lee Branch, Hoover 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amTumble Tots · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

9amTurkey Bowl · Avondale Regional Branch Library, Birmingham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amD&D One-Shot: Rise of Turkimat · Historical Room, Vestavia Hills 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amHappy Birthday, Pooh Bear! · Hoover Public Library, Hoover 6-10 · Free

10:30amThe Baby Bunch! · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From Birmingham-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10:30amMessy Playdate · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime at Lee Branch · The East 59 Café - Lee Branch, Hoover 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmMario Kart World Tournament · Community Room, Vestavia Hills 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amDIY Fall Decor · Makerspace, Vestavia Hills 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amMs. Courtney’s Library Stop · Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, Vestavia Hills 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStory Hike · Inverness Nature Park and Trails (Hoover Public Library), Hoover 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amThe Baby Bunch! · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Library storytimes & programs (1, free)

From Birmingham-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

10:30amSaturday Storytime · Hoover Public Library, Hoover 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Birmingham-area libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

9:30amCoffee Playdate · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime at Lee Branch · The East 59 Café - Lee Branch, Hoover 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amMs. Courtney’s Library Stop · Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, Vestavia Hills 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amThe Baby Bunch! · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmSnow & STEAM · Hoover Public Library, Hoover 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

3pmHoliday Puzzle Swap · Homewood Public Library, Homewood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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25 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Birmingham, AL weekend guide.

Updated November 10, 2026