Historic Alabama Theatre with vintage marquee and lit signage in downtown Birmingham, featuring nearby brick buildings and a street view.

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SPOTS TO EAT + DRINK

Interior of a modern restaurant with patrons seated at tables and a bar, featuring a television displaying a sports game. The space is well-lit with large windows and contemporary decor.

TASTY TOWN

Great for dinner with the gals or lunch with the kiddos

Sign reading 'Welcome to Avondale' on a brick wall with industrial hanging lights.

AVONDALE BREWING

Perfect for an afternoon or weekend brew in their back area greenspace

Brick building labeled "Ladybird Taco" with outdoor seating area and large windows.

LADYBIRD TACO

Kids menu, slappin coffee and tacos, and there are always families there!

VECCHIA & MOSS ROCK

Our Hoover moms loveeee this spot!
It’s walkable and lots of options

Birmingham Zoo

Lots of animals (ofc), a train, and it’s a great way to get a walk in!

BOTANICAL GARDENS

Get connected with nature, get some steps in, it’s a win-win all around

A young child in an apron painting with brushes and colorful paints at a table, with a large mural on brown paper on the wall behind them.

ARTSY STUDIO

An open-play art studio where kids
can explore creativity (and moms don’t
have to clean anything up)

HOMEWOOD EDGE

Lots of food/drink options and a fenced in green space!

MCWANE

We are so fortunate to have a place like McWane in our city!

Exterior of Little Professor bookshop with modern triangular windows, green awnings, and decorative storefront displays.

LITTLE PROFESSOR

Two locations, free storytime every week, and mom can get a latteeeee!

Exterior of a building named Vecchia with outdoor seating and string lights.
Entrance of the Birmingham Zoo with large sign above entrance, potted plants, and clear blue sky.
Inside a greenhouse with rows of plants and leafy foliage on either side of a tiled pathway.
Colorful brewery interior with tables, chairs, and decorative lights. Wall adorned with hanging ties, vibrant ceiling decor, and a sign reading "Tie One On." Bar area with menu boards and wooden barrel.
Exterior of a building with large letters spelling 'BACK FORTY,' covered in ivy, metal railings, and a cloudy sky in the background.

BACK FORTY

Lots of green space, a back area that isn’t too crowded, and a kids menu!

MONDAY NIGHT BREWING


Lots of open space for kiddos, plus a book space + train watching!

"Welcome to Avondale" sign on a brick wall with industrial-style light fixtures.

TRUSSVILLE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

This Trussville spot has a huge green space, lots of place for kids of all ages to do things, and food/drink options!

SPOTS TO PLAY + HANG

Outdoor patio area with people seated and standing, partial metal roof structure, blue sky with clouds, seating, and artificial grass.
Indoor playground with climbing structures and slides, featuring colorful nets and tubes. An orange carpeted floor, toys, and a wall with playful lettering are visible.