19 Can’t Miss Family-Friendly Events Happening in February
February is the month all about love, and we’re sure you’re going to love making these family memories together. We’ve rounded up 19 events to enjoy together this month and 11 are 100% FREE.
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Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt
$5 Skate Night and Toddler Skate Time (Albertville)
Time: February 1 @ 4:00 PM
Cost: $5
Location: Sand Mountain Amphitheather
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Sand Mountain Skate is offering $5 skate nights on Wednesday (4 to 9 pm), plus special toddler skate time from 4 to 5:30! During this time, Park staff members will clear the ice for little ones and will be available to help them get around the ice if parents choose not to skate. Additionally, children…
Big Band Dance (Cullman)
Time: February 3 @ 7:00 PM
Cost: $10
Location: Desperation Church
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The Cullman High School Jazz Band presents the 27th annual Big Band Dance featuring music by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and many more.
Mardi Gras at MidCity
Date/Time: February 3-23
Cost: Free
Location: The Camp
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Celebrate Mardi Gras at The Camp! Mardi Gras at MidCity is a popup party experience you and the family will not want to miss! *WICKEDLY Delicious, New Orleans Cuisine straight from the French Quarter *AUTHENTIC Mardi Gras Beverages *Jazzy, BRASSY, and Soulful LIVE Mardi Gras Music *REAL, OVER THE TOP MARDI GRAS DECORATIONS *BEADS *KING…
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Rocket City Weather Fest
Time: February 4 @ 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: UAH Campus
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The 14th Annual Rocket City Weather Event will commence on Saturday, February 4th on the campus of UAH and at UAH's state-of-the-art Severe Weather Institute / Radar and Lightning Laboratory (SWIRLL). There will be weather balloon launches, vehicle tours, kids activities and meteorology professionals in attendance.
Take Your Child to the Library Day (Tuscumbia)
Time: February 4 @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Helen Keller Public Library
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Drop in between 10 am - 2 pm for this free event featuring stories, crafts, and Touch a Truck activities featuring a tow truck, ambulance, crane, fire truck, and more!
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra at the Garden
Time: February 10 @ 10:30 AM
Cost: Free – $17
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden
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Join as members of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra in conjunction with their Music in the City program to delight visitors with beautiful music in the Garden Atrium.
Music Explorer’s Club
Time: February 11 @ 10:15 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center
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Pack your thinking cap and come along for a fun-filled journey! Join the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra at Music Explorer's Club where you'll learn all about music and instruments while creating music of your own. These events are FREE to the public. Learn more and check for updates on the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra's Facebook event.
Valentine’s Day Party
Time: February 15 @ 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Brahan Spring Park
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Have the kids prepare at least 20-30 Valentines to share with others. Decorate a Valentine box for each child, and join HOPE Christian Academy at Brahn Spring Park for some good old-fashioned fun!
Great Backyard Bird Count
Date/Time: February 17-20
Cost: $12 – $17
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden
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It’s time for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! Every year since 1998, bird enthusiasts and nature lovers around the world have taken part in this four-day citizen science project to collect data on the distribution and abundance of bird species. At the Garden, there will be bird checklists and observation sheets available so that you can…
Carnegie Carnival Midway Games for Kids (Decatur)
Time: February 18 @ 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market
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Carnival style games offer fun for kids of all ages. Purchase tickets for $1 per game. Everyone wins prizes! Free train rides are available for all!
Commemorate the Underground Railroad: Journey to Freedom
Time: February 18 @ 9:00 AM
Cost: $8 – $12
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Commemorate the Underground Railroad: Journey to Freedom celebrating the resistance against slavery. Come learn the history of the Underground Railroad, immerse yourself in the stories of some of the secret journeys, and hear how the stories themselves were passed on. Experience an interactive trip through Burritt's Historic Park when you put yourself in the shoes of one of the brave individuals who resisted slavery.
Free Baseball & Softball Clinic
Time: February 25 @ 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: New Market Recreation Center
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Batter up! New Market Recreation Center is hosting a free baseball and softball clinic for ages 4-12!
Mardi Gras Grand Parade
Time: February 18 @ 4:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Huntsville
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It's back! Don't miss the Mardi Gras Grand Parade in downtown Huntsville February 18!
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Community Free Day at the Huntsville Museum of Art
Time: February 19 @ 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Huntsville Museum of Art
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The Huntsville Museum of Art looks forward to welcoming guests and their families during the Presidents Day weekend. They will have free admission on Sunday, February 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month by viewing "Looking at the Collection: African American Art and Artists" and take part in their annual fundraiser…
Willy Wonka
Date/Time: February 24-25
Cost: $10
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church
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Join for the delicious adventures of Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory as performers light up the stage in the captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale!
Pokemon Takeover
Date/Time: February 25-26
Cost: $5 – $12
Location: EarlyWorks Family of Museums
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Pokémon are taking over EarlyWorks for #nationalpokemonday! Join for card trading, a Pokémon creation station and a scavenger hunt.
The Composer is Dead: A Whodunnit Mystery for Orchestra
Time: February 25 @ 9:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center
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A terrible thing has transpired at the concert hall: the composer is dead! Where were the violins on the night in question? Has anyone seen the harp? With your help, the Huntsville Symphony Orchestrajk will scour the stage for clues, examining each instrument of the orchestra with care – before the trail of evidence goes cold. It’s a bit of film noir fun for the whole family, a suspiciously charming introduction to the symphony for children of all ages.
RCM Family Swim Day at GoldFish Swim School Madison
Time: February 25 @ 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Goldfish Swim School Madison
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Join Rocket City Mom and Goldfish Swim School for a FREE Family Swim Day at GoldFish Swim School in Madison. This is the perfect opportunity to view the Goldfish Swim School facility and meet the team. The event is free to attend, but registration to a specific time slot is required. This event was originally…
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