The Huntsville Botanical Garden recently opened their new “Giant Garden. Little Me” exhibit, and walking through it, you can’t help but have that “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” feeling! They have super-sized items for kids of all ages (and adults) to enjoy. When we were there last week, everything looked freshly painted and clean, and(…)
Springtime in Huntsville means one huge thing – it’s Panoply time! For first-timers, the word Panoply (pa-nə-plē) comes from the Greek panoplia and means “a magnificent or impressive array”, and the event definitely lives up to the name. Rocket City Mom has put together the perfect schedule for you to enjoy Panoply with your family.(…)
Details Location:3101 Burritt Dr SE Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone:(256)536-2882 Website: www.burrittonthemountain.com Admission: $10.00 per adult $9.00 per seniors (60+) & military $8.00 children (3 – 18 years) Children two and under and Burritt Museum members are FREE I admit, it is a hard thing to get me on Monte Sano Mountain and drag me away(…)
As the editor of a parenting website, I’ve seen my fair share of kids’ shows. At first, this was a big perk, “Hey, kids. Mommy’s got tickets to see Curious George Live! How awesome is that?” But slowly, it’s become a bit of a chore. Don’t get me wrong, our daughter has loved every Disney,(…)
This Christmas pageant is like no other you have ever seen. For over 20 years, the people at Calvary Assembly Church in Decatur pretty much prepare for Christmas 12 out of 12 months. Their huge annual holiday production, Christmas Now & Then, is one of the best kept secrets south of Nashville, and is a(…)
Everything inside the Earlyworks Children’s History Museum is designed for kids to touch and explore, so go ahead and let them touch, pull, climb and play! Inside, you’ll find The Gallery, which centers around the history of Alabama and contains a courthouse where kids can sign the Alabama Constitution, an old fashioned general store, bandstand,(…)
The Santa Train is a unique Christmas experience for those of us living in North Alabama, and when my husband and I decided to take our little boy, we knew the grandparents would enjoy it too! The North Alabama Railroad Museum offers various train rides throughout the year, but the Santa Train is our favorite! As(…)
