Sometimes you need to beat the heat and relax indoors. Thankfully, there is no shortage of summer shows and movies for kids in Birmingham to keep your family cool and entertained. Here are 8 great options, with something for everyone!
Summer Shows
1. The Little Mermaid
Red Mountain Theatre brings to life the Disney classic, The Little Mermaid. Ariel falls in love with Prince Eric and asks the sea witch Ursula to help her trade her mermaid tail for a life on land. Come see her friends Flounder the Fish, Scuttle the Seagull, and Sebastian the Crab help her win Prince Eric’s heart before the sun sets on the third day.
Recommended for all ages
Dates: June 12- July 19
2. Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy
The BJCC presents Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical Comedy, a hilarious story about a man who loses custody of his children in a divorce and then transforms himself into Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire to stay involved in their lives.
Recommended for ages 10-12 and up due to mild language and mature humor.
Dates: June 16- June 21
3. The Jungle Book
Birmingham Children’s Theatre is taking their production of The Jungle Book on a free summer library tour! Come join Mowgli and his animal friends on their jungle adventure.
Recommended for all ages.
Dates: June 20- July 25
Summer Movies
1. Movies on the Mountain
Movies on the Mountain at Vulcan Park and Museum is back again, and they are showing Space Jam. Your kids will love this classic that stars basketball legend Michael Jordan and the Looney Toons characters. Don’t miss the free popcorn and cookies or “V,” Vulcan Park and Museum’s mascot. This viewing is outdoors, but late enough in the day that the temperature should be cooler.
Rated PG
Date: June 13
2. Toy Story 5
Join Woody and Buzz in Toy Story 5 as they compete with Tech for Bonnie’s love and attention.
Rated PG
In theaters June 19
3. Minions and Monsters
Minions and Monsters is the 7th movie featuring your kid’s favorite silly yellow guys. Watch as the Minions become Hollywood movies stars, accidentally unleash monsters onto the world, and then must team up to save the planet.
Rated PG
In theaters July 1
4. Moana
The live-action version of the Disney animated film features Moana, a young girl who is called by the ocean to leave her home island. With the help of demigod Maui, she must return the stolen heart of Te Fiti to save her people.
Rated PG
In theaters July 10
5. PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
PAW Patrol pups and Ryder return to the big screen for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. These canine heroes find themselves on an island filled with dinosaurs and meet a new pup friend, Rex. Mayor Humdinger begins exploiting the island’s natural resources, and the PAW Patrol must stop him before everything on the island becomes extinct.
Rated PG
In theaters August 14
Discounted summer movies
Several movie theaters in the Birmingham area offer discounted family-friendly movies at certain times and days throughout the summer. Check out these 4 places with discounted summer movies for kids in Birmingham.
For more summer fun, check out these 100 things to do in Birmingham!
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