School is almost back in session and fall is right around the corner. Birmingham Mom Collective is thrilled to tell local families about all the exciting, family-friendly events coming to the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)! Did you know that the BJCC includes several different event/show venues like the BJCC Concert Hall, Legacy Arena, Protective Stadium, and more?! There is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Here is our list of the best family events at the BJCC this fall…
Jurassic Quest
When: Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11
Where: BJCC North Exhibition Hall
Tickets: Purchase here
Recommended Ages: 2-10
The #1 dino experience in North America returns to the BJCC this summer! Life-size dinosaurs are meticulously painted and animated to be realer-than-real. Whether you’re 3 or 103, this is a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll never forget. On your adventure, you’ll have the opportunity to ride a dino, explore dino-themed bounce houses, create a dino craft, dig for fossils, meet baby dinos, and walk with dinosaurs.
Birmingham Babypalooza Baby Expo
When: Saturday, August 17 @ 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: BJCC East Ballroom
Recommended for new and expectant parents
Register for FREE Swag Bag Pass + Additional info here
New and expectant parents don’t miss the 2024 Birmingham Babypalooza Baby Expo. It’s a free day of fun and information to connect you with essential resources, education, and community support. The Super Bowl of baby expos! This event is free to attend.
Plamo Exhibition 2024
When: Saturday, August 17 @ 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Forum Conference Center, Forum J (3rd Floor)
Tickets: $10, available at the door or online here
Recommended Ages: 10+
Plamo is a diverse North American science fiction model exhibition. Established in August 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama, the organizer Vulcanhobby aspires to create a national and even international science fiction model exhibition. Plamo breaks away from the model created by independent institutions and the competition model with its official nature and tries to provide a fair, diversified, authoritative, and professional science fiction model exchange platform for American science fiction model lovers.
Plamo USA National (PUN) is the competition division of Plamo Exhibition. Like the exhibition, PUN aspires to establish a science fiction model exchange platform on the East Coast of the United States and hopes to promote science fiction model culture to a broader audience. PUN is independent of all other competition bodies and tries to be as fair and open as possible. We aim to select an American champion who is not influenced by external influences and to influence future American science fiction model builders through high-quality work.
Tauren Wells & Danny Gokey with Ryan Ellis – The Takeback Tour
When: Thursday, September 5 @ 7:00pm
Where: BJCC Concert Hall
Tickets: Purchase here
Recommended Ages: 13+
Don’t miss the chance to catch Tauren Wells and Danny Gokey with special guest Ryan Ellis live on The Takeback Tour this Fall, hitting 12 cities across the nation! Experience nights filled with contagious energy and heartfelt worship, designed to uplift not only the church but the community beyond. Get ready to be moved and inspired by their chart-topping hits including “Known,” “Hills and Valleys,” “Haven’t Seen It Yet,” and “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again,” as well as some brand new songs! Grab your tickets now and be part of these unforgettable nights!
PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite”
When: Saturday, September 7 @ 10:00am & 2:00pm – Sunday, September 8 @ 11:00am & 3:00pm
Where: BJCC Concert Hall
Tickets: Purchase here
Recommended Ages: 1-6
Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, causing chaos all over the world. It’s up to the pups to catch those clones, rescue Robo Dog and show that when the going gets “ruff,” lending a paw makes you the ultimate TOP HERO!
The hit Nickelodeon show comes to life in PAW Patrol Live! A group of six rescue dogs, led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder, has adventures in “PAW Patrol.” The heroic pups, who believe “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” work together to protect the community. Among the members of the group are firedog Marshall, police pup Chase, and fearless Skye. All of the animals have special skills, gadgets and vehicles that help them on their rescue missions. Whether rescuing a kitten or saving a train from a rockslide, the PAW Patrol is always up for the challenge while also making sure there’s time for a game or a laugh.
Please Note: Children who have celebrated their 1st birthday are required to have a ticket for this event.
Cirque du Soleil presents Songblazers – A Journey Into Country Music
When: Thursday, September 12 – Sunday, September 15 @ Various Times
Where: BJCC Concert Hall
Tickets: Purchase here
Recommended Ages: 10+
Bio: Delivering the perfect harmony of guitar grooves & breathtaking moves, Songblazers is a one-of-a-kind theatrical production celebrating country music that pays homage to its legendary and modern day trailblazers. With its acrobatic and live musical performance showcasing the captivating artistry of Cirque du Soleil and the soul-stirring melodies of beloved country rhythms, this engaging experience celebrates the diverse influences of country music and its heartfelt stories through time.
Birmingham Fairytale Ball
When: Saturday, September 14 @ 10:00am – 4:30pm
Where: BJCC Ballroom B
Tickets: Purchase here
Once Upon a Time – the princesses planned the most magical event for Birmingham! Join 10+ princesses for a memorable day full of joy, laughter, and happily ever after. Our event features 10 activities perfect for families to enjoy together! Guests will have the time to pose with every princess for photos, do crafts, share songs, dances, games, pixie wishes, parade and so much more! We are so excited to see you soon!
Each session is capped to ensure each guest gets a high-quality experience. Please only attend the session time you selected.
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
When: Wednesday, October 2 @ 7:30pm
Where: BJCC Concert Hall
Tickets: Purchase here
Recommended Ages: 12+
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert presents a live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a nearly two-hour special recap of the animated series’ three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. The projection will feature the original dialogue and sound effects without any pre-recorded music, allowing the live orchestra to perform the legendary score live and in perfect sync with the show scenes. The result? A truly immersive and grandiose concert experience that breathes new life into Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The creative mastermind behind the show’s original music, award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, has poured his heart and exceptional talent into reimagining and expanding the show’s soundtrack specially for this event. Through the creative collaboration with Jeff Adams (the show’s original editor) and under the artistic guidance of the show’s creators, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this spectacular production not only magnifies the essence of the series, but also marks a groundbreaking moment – the very first opportunity for the audience to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Avatar: The Last Airbender through a live experience.
Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including an intermission of 20 minutes.
for KING + COUNTRY
When: Saturday, October 12 @ 7:00pm
Where: Legacy Arena
Tickets: Purchase here
Recommended Ages: 12+
Joel and Luke Smallbone know how to spin a cocoon of sound that envelopes the listener, lace words of truth and use their voices to lift and inspire. For FOR KING + COUNTRY – the quadruple GRAMMY®-winning progressive pop artist-songwriters – what music can do, as a positive and emotional force in people’s lives, is what drives the Sydney, Australia-born, Nashville-based duo. Fearless and searching for not just commonality, but how we all can take the things that scar us and transform them to grow in love, FOR KING + COUNTRY offers rigorous engagement with the world.
The duo’s growing list of accomplishments – number one radio singles, headlining tours with sold-out arena shows in major U.S. cities, sold-out shows on multiple continents, GRAMMY and Billboard Music Award wins, multiple RIAA certifications, and appearances on CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, TODAY, and CMA Country Christmas – alongside their bold pursuit of a more just and loving world, has afforded them the opportunity to create music with some of their musical heroes: Dolly Parton, Timbaland, Echosmith, Lecrae, Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin. A resume such as this creates an ever-widening platform rife with the boundless awe and spectacle one experiences during a FOR KING + COUNTRY concert, and one from which FOR KING + COUNTRY will continue to use to share their music with the entire world.
Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic
When: Thursday, October 24 – Sunday, October 27 @ Various Times
Where: Legacy Arena
Tickets: Purchase here
Recommended Ages: All ages
No dream is too big at Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic! Seek adventure in the great wide somewhere with Belle, experience Moana’s journey to save her island, and sing-along with Miguel from Coco. Be inspired by Anna’s devotion to her sister Elsa and watch Rapunzel and Flynn go to great lengths to fulfill her dream. Celebrate the magic of courage, love and adventure at Disney On Ice this October!
Birmingham Legion FC
Where: Protective Stadium
Recommended Ages: All Ages
Saturday, August 3 | vs Hartford Athletic @ 6:30pm
Friday, August 16 | vs Detroit City FC @ 7:00pm
Saturday, August 24 | vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, September 11 | vs Tampa Bay Rowdies @ 7:00pm
Sunday, September 22 | vs Miami FC @ 4:00pm
Sunday, October 6 | vs North Carolina FC @ 4:00pm
Sunday, October 13 | vs Las Vegas Lights FC @ 4:00pm
UAB Blazers Football
Where: Protective Stadium
Recommended Ages: All Ages
Tickets & more Information: Click here
Thursday, August 29 | vs Alcorn State @ 7:00pm
Saturday, September 28 | vs Navy @ TBA
Saturday, October 5 | vs Tulane @ TBA
