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2019 Spring Events for Families in Huntsville & North Alabama

2019 Spring Events for Families in Huntsville & North Alabama

Ready to frolic? There are so many spring events in Huntsville and North Alabama that we guarantee your family is going to be busy. Don’t see what you’re looking for on this list, be sure to check out our full 2019 Spring Activities Guide sponsored by the Heart of the Valley YMCA.

There you’ll find a listing for Spring Break Camps, Bunny Sightings, Egg Hunts, Festivals and more! Go on, get started planning your spring of fun now.

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Even More Spring Fun

  • Events Happening All Spring

    Land Trust Spring Hike & Adventure Series

    When: March through April, various dates and times
    Where: Varies (see schedule)
    Cost: FREE, but reservations are required – Sign up here
    More InfoWebsite | Facebook

    The Land Trust’s Guided Hike & Outdoor Adventure Series is offered each Spring and Fall, and these FREE hikes offer natural beauty and exercise for the entire family but donations to help preserve green space are accepted! Space is limited to ensure quality and safety, so reservations are required. Dogs are welcome, but must be on leads. Be sure to register by 5 PM on Friday before weekend hikes. For additional information, please call 256-534-5263 or email [email protected].

    Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog

    When: Open now through May 27
    Where: Hardin Center, Gadsden (map)
    Cost: $8/person; Members and children under 2 are FREE
    More InfoWebsite

    Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog is an interactive traveling children’s exhibit coming to Imagination Place in 2019. The exhibit brings Clifford’s home on Birdwell Island to life with playful activities and delightful environments, giving children and caregivers a chance to explore Clifford’s world first-hand. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by a colossal nine-foot high Clifford with a tail to slide down. While visiting, children can work together to fill Clifford’s big dog bowl and gain self-confidence on stage with Clifford and his pals. During the adventure of the exhibit, children and adults will discover “Clifford’s Big Ideas” — ten simple, tangible life lessons designed to help young children navigate their world: share, play fair, have respect, work together, be responsible, be truthful, be kind, believe in yourself, be a good friend, and help others. This 2,000 square foot exhibit is designed for children ages birth to 10, families, and school groups.

    Apollo: When We Went To The Moon

    When: Open now through December
    Where: U.S. Space & Rocket Center (map)
    Cost: Included with membership or general admission ($17-$25)
    More InfoWebsite

    The world-premiere exhibition, ‘Apollo: When we Went To The Moon,’ chronicles the timeline from the beginning of the Space Race – a time when the U.S. and Soviet Union competed over their accomplishments in space exploration – to the collaborative culture of the International Space Station program and beyond. Experience the best of technology and exploration through the eyes of the engineers and in the boots of the astronauts who took us to the moon 50 years ago. Enjoy an Apollo 11 launch experience and explore artifacts and media memorabilia highlighting the turbulent nature of this pivotal era in our history. For a full list activities celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 taking place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center click here.

    Biergarten at the US Space & Rocket Center

    When: March 14 through November, Thursdays 4:30-7:30 (No event on Sept. 12)
    Where: The Davidson Center at the USSRC (map)
    Cost: FREE admission; food and drinks extra
    More Info: Website

    This family- and dog-friendly event returns to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Enjoy the festive atmosphere with imported and domestic beers and delicious wines from the German region. It’s family-friendly and leashed dogs are welcome on our Apollo Terrace and in Apollo Courtyard. Admission is free, and food and beverages are available for purchase. To support our local community, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is featuring a nonprofit organization each week, and a portion of food sales that evening will be donated to the organization.

    Chinese Lantern Festival: The Wild

    When: March 20 – May 19 | Daily 9AM-4PM | Evenings Wed.-Sun. 5:30-9PM
    Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden (map)
    Cost: Daytime admission included with membership or regular garden admission; Evening tickets range $8-$22
    More Info: Website

    Boasting more than 800 illuminated lantern displays, this festival will provide a stunning visual exhibition of Chinese art and culture. Enter “The Wild,” a world of life-size (sometimes larger than life) illuminated lanterns of wildlife from around the world (and dinosaurs!). Each of the lanterns is made by masters of the craft in Zigong, China’s center of lantern heritage. Other festival activities will include Chinese shadow puppetry, live Kung Fu and martial arts performances, and a marketplace featuring authentic Chinese folk arts and crafts. It’s the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s largest exhibition to date! Get details & our Parent Pro-Tips here

    Youth Art Month

    When: March 10 – April 28 | FREE Community Admission Day on March 10, with reception and awards ceremony 1-3PM
    Where: Huntsville Museum of Art (map)
    Cost: Regular Museum Admission
    More Info: Website

    Enjoy an annual gathering of exuberant artwork from North Alabama K-12 students, organized in observance of Youth Art Month. Accompanied by the annual Visual Arts Achievement Exhibition, which presents the blue ribbon finalist artworks of middle and high school students in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. This year marks the 32nd annual Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition of student artwork on view at the Huntsville Museum of Art in the major galleries of the Museum. This exhibition showcases nearly 200 exuberant works of art by youth in kindergarten through grade 12 from Huntsville City, Madison City, Madison County, Athens City, Limestone County, Decatur City, and Scottsboro City schools.

  • March Events

    Dr. Seuss Day

    When: March 1 from 10AM-12AM
    Where: Schoolcraft (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More InfoFacebook

    Celebrate Read Across America Day at Schoolcraft! We will be reading The Sneetches by Dr Seuss at 10AM and making Wikki Stix self portraits! Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can make sure to have enough crafting supplies for everyone.

    Trinity Market Place

    When: March 1 from 9AM-6PM and March 2 from 9AM-4PM
    Where: Trinity UMC (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More InfoFacebook

    Come shop over 50 vendors with a variety such as art, gourmet, fashion, and gifts! Enjoy our bake sale and grab a delicious meal from our Soup Cafe during lunch hours. All proceeds raised from Trinity Market Place go directly to Huntsville missions and Ministries.

    Fire on the Mountain

    When: March 2 from 10AM-3PM
    Where: Burritt on the Mountain (map)
    Cost: Included with general admission
    More InfoWebsite

    You won’t want to miss Burritt’s Fire on the Mountain on Saturday, March 2nd, from 10:00 – 3:00. Our historic cooks will transport you back to the 1800s with all of your senses as you see, hear, smell, and maybe even taste their work as they prepare historic recipes over our open fires and cast-iron cook stove. In addition, our blacksmiths will be firing up the forges throughout the historic park to demonstrate this fascinating skill. Blacksmiths were vitally important to daily life – they could make all types of tools, including those used in cooking, accessories for the home, knives and even fashion accessories. Please join us for this memorable day in the historic park!

    Fat Tuesday at Beignet Cafe

    When: March 5 from 4-8PM
    Where: Beignet Cafe – Madison (map) and NE Huntsville (map)
    Cost: Included with general admission
    More InfoMadison | NE Huntsville

    Join us for our Annual Fat Tuesday celebration! Beads will be flowing and it’s a BYOB celebration at our Huntsville location. Of course, we’ll have plenty of King Cakes. Come on out and let’s get our Mardi Gras on at this family-friendly event.

    Blast Off Book Fest with Author Marc Brown

    When: March 7 from 6-8PM
    Where: Madison Public Library (map)
    Cost: FREE, but tickets are limited – Register online
    More Info: Website | Facebook

    The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is excited to announce its first annual Blast Off Book Festival on Thursday, March 7 at the Madison Public Library. This one night event will feature bestselling creator of the famed Arthur series, Marc Brown. This event is sponsored by the Huntsville Library Foundation, the Madison City School District and the Madison Friends of the Library. Tickets are limited. You may reserve tickets starting on February 8. To give every child a chance to attend, please keep the children to adult ratio 1:1. Signed books will be available for sale at the library.

    Family Fun and Fitness

    When: March 8 from 6:30-8:30PM
    Where: Hogan Family YMCA (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Facebook

    St. John’s Craft Fair

    When: March 9 from 9AM-3PM
    Where: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Website

    St. John the Baptist will host their first Craft Fair from March 9 from 9am-3pm in the Parish Hall (1055 Hughes Rd, Madison AL 35758). This promises to be an exciting new yearly tradition for St. John’s and we would love for you to join us. Come help support all our local crafters selling Christian and family friendly crafts. The proceeds from the table fees will go to Limestone Correctional Facility (LCF) Ministry.

    Cupcakes with Pinocchio & The Blue Fairy

    When: March 9 at 10:15AM
    Where: Alabama Youth Ballet Studio (map)
    Cost: $5 per child
    More Info: Website | Facebook

    Joins us at the AYBT studios March 9 for crafts, food and fun! There will be cupcake decorating and the chance to meetPinocchio and The Blue Fairy as well as see a preview of our upcoming ballet. Tickets are $5 per child and free for accompanying adults.

    Music Explorers Club

    When: March 9 & May 4 at 10:15AM
    Where: Varies (see complete list)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Website

    Join the Music Explorers Club, and get your passport to educational expeditions led by the musicians of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra! Pack your thinking cap and come along on fun-filled journeys to every corner of the orchestra. We’ll learn all about music and musical instruments, and we’ll get a feel for the local culture by making some music of our own. Become a seasoned traveler and fill your Music Explorer Passport with six musical instrument stamps to win a special PRIZE! Best of all, membership in the Music Explorers Club (formerly Opus Tadpole) is FREE to children and families. Meetings happen throughout the year—be sure to check the HSO website for an updated schedule.

    FIRST Robotics Competition: Rocket City Regional

    When: March 13-16
    Where: Von Braun Center South Hall (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Website

    Join over fifty high school FIRST® teams from Alabama and eleven other states as they bring showcase their creativity, determination, enthusiasm and Gracious Professionalism. Demonstrations will be presented by students ages 6-18, along with hands-on activities in Technology Row for all ages. This is the largest STEM stage in Alabama, so you won’t want to miss it!

    Pi Day Celebration

    When: March 14 from 4-8PM
    Where: Huntsville STEAM Works at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Facebook

    Come join us in celebration of the beauty and wonder of π! Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and to eat Pie. Events will take place throughout the mill from 4-6, and the party continues at our makerspace until 8 as we extend the celebration through Thing Thursday!

    NEACA Spring Craft Show

    When: March 15-17, 9AM-6PM & March 18, 12PM-5PM
    Where: Von Braun Center South Hall (map)
    Cost: FREE (parking at the VBC is $10)
    More Info: Website | Facebook

    Don’t miss the Annual Spring NEACA Craft Show at the Von Braun Center in the South Hall. There will be be over 100 crafters at this event with items ranging from jewelry, pottery, home decor, outdoor decor, dolls, clothing, kitchen accessories, children’s items, food and much more. There will be a drawing for a $20 gift certificate every 2 hours that can be used during the show. This show will be benefiting Huntsville Senior Center, CASA, Boy Scout Troop 400, St. Paul’s Pantry, Manna House, Downtown Rescue Mission and World of Work. NEACA is a tax-exempt organization benefiting local charities since 1973 and has donated over 1 million dollars to local high school seniors and charities since it began.

    Shamrock Shindig for Kids

    When: March 16 at 9AM-10:30AM
    Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden (map)
    Cost: $5 (children only) plus Garden admission or membership (both children and adults)
    More Info: Website

    Bring your wee ones and little leprechauns to the Garden for this fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day celebration. We’ll have shamrock hunts with prizes (see times and age groups below), St. Patrick’s Day-themed crafts, and face painting. Green lemonade and snacks will also be available. Don’t forget to have your picture taken with Stumpy the Leprechaun and his pot ‘o gold coins!

    St. Patrick’s Day on the Green

    When: March 16 from 2-6PM
    Where: Butler Green at Campus 805 (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Facebook

    Join us on Butler Green at Campus No. 805 after the annual Downtown Huntsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the official after party! We are hosting a free, family & pet-friendly event between the breweries! Follow our floats back to campus after the parade to kick off the festivities. Enjoy live Irish music by Musgrove Sessions and the Maple Hill Band. We will also have Irish dancers, lawn games, and, of course, delicious brews! Bring your appetite and dine on delicious Irish-inspired food by Ale’s Kitchen and Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza.

    Spring Break Activities at Burritt

    When: March 20-22 from 10:30AM-12PM
    Where: Burritt On the Mountain (map)
    Cost: Included with general admission
    More Info: Website

    Take a break and come to Burritt’s Break Time Fun! These special Spring Break activities are perfect for the busy family. On Wednesday, March 20, kids will love WHAT SPRING IS and learn all about this season. We will read a story and discuss the exciting changes Spring brings to us. Afterwards, children will make a fun colorful flower craft to bring home. On Thursday, March 21, LEAP into SPRING by hiking the woods with us at Burritt. On this adventure, we will observe Springtime first hand. With warmer weather, the animals will be busy, trees will have new leaves, plants will be growing, and flowers starting to bloom. This hiking activity is for children aged 5 years and older. And on Friday, March 22, come to our GROWING, BLOOMING, & ANIMAL NESTING presentation. We will have fun learning all about how plants and animals adapt to Spring along with discussing springtime weather. Everyone will enjoy making a craft of “baby birds in a nest” to celebrate Spring.

    Chinese Family Breakfast and Tea

    When: March 30 from 8:30-10PM
    Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden (map)
    Cost: 2 and under FREE | Kids 3+ $7 member/$9 non-member | Adults $10 member/$12 non-member
    More Info: Website | Tickets

    There is a Chinese saying that goes “eat breakfast till you’re full, eat lunch well, and eat less at dinner.” Morning tea is a traditional custom in China and is usually accompanied by dishes called dim sum, which can include rice, noodles, dumplings, or buns. These small plates are usually enjoyed with green, oolong, jasmine, chrysanthemum, or other types of tea. In conjunction with our Chinese Lantern Festival, we invite you to join us for a traditional leisurely Chinese breakfast with tea provided by Piper & Leaf Artisan Tea Co. We’ll also have face painting and Chinese-themed crafts and for the kids.

    Madison Cardboard Boat Regatta

    When: March 30 at 10:00 AM
    Where: Dublin Park (map)
    Cost: FREE for spectators
    More Info: More Info

    Does your team have what it takes?? Join Madison Parks & Rec for the irInaugural Cardboard Boat Regatta at Dublin Park ‘s Outdoor Pool “inside the Dome”. Race is open to anyone ages 8 and up. Contact Gayle Milam (256) 772-2557 or [email protected] for registration and/or additional information

    Historic Lowry House Chili Cook-Off

    When: March 30 from 11AM-5PM
    Where: Lowry House (map)
    Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
    More Info: Website | Facebook

    The first annual Historic Lowry House Chili Cook-Off is open to the public! For those of you that enjoy great food, there will be many varieties of chili and salsa to taste and vote as your favorite. Your day will include chances to win door prizes, great music, delicious craft beer, provided by our sponsor, Mad Malts Brewery, a wine tasting hosted by our sponsor, The Wine Cellar and tons of fun! For you master cooks, there will be prizes awarded for the top three chilies, along with awards for best salsa and best booth.

    Live Bald

    When: March 30 from 1-7PM
    Where: Straight to Ale (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Website | Facebook

    Live Bald is an annual charity “head-shaving event” held in Huntsville, Alabama, featuring food, drink, live music, children’s activities, a chance raffle, and, of course, volunteers getting their heads shaved. Live Bald is presented by the Father Trecy Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. This is their 4th Live Bald event and in the past 3 years have raised nearly $70,000 and donated 100% to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. One of the coolest things about Live Bald is all of the interesting people you’ll meet at the event. You might see some Disney princesses, Stormtroopers, dancing dinosaurs, men in kilts, green blazered volunteers or even Michael CJ Saws, a professional stilt walker! One of the planned children’s activities at at Live Bald is to make paper cranes to mail to the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima Japan. Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to help the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s fight against childhood cancer!

    PechaKucha Huntsville: Youth Art Expressions

    When: March 31 from 2-4PM
    Where: Huntsville Museum of Art (map)
    Cost: FREE; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis
    More Info: Website

    Join us for a PechaKucha Huntsville: Youth Art Expressions program of imaginative and creative ideas. Hear from area high school students in Huntsville City, Madison City and Madison County. The program is designed to inspire! Students will have the opportunity to share their interest on various subjects as related to the visual arts. The original PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in 2003 as a way for young designers to meet, network, and show their work to the public. It has turned into a massive celebration, with PechaKucha Nights now happening in over 1,100 of cities around the world, inspiring creative dialogue worldwide. Drawing its name from a Japanese term for the sound of chitchat, its format is simple—20 images x 20 seconds.

    Family Fun Day at Humble Heart Farms

    When: March 31 from 11AM-3PM
    Where: Humble Heart Farms (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Facebook

    Families will be able to enjoy farm tours, cheese tasting and special food dishes. Bottle feed baby goats and see how it’s done. 10 different flavors of fresh Humble Heart Farms Goat Cheese to taste. Plus our friends from Wrights Dairy will have 6 flavors of raw milk cow cheese to taste. Co-Sponsoring the event will be our friends at C.T. Garvin Feed & Seed along with Red X Fitness and together we will try to break the World Record for the largest Goat Yoga Class.  Our challenge will be submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records.  The goal is to have 400 yoga participants. Local farmers and artisans and friends with their early produce, bake goods, canned goods and artisan craft items will also join us. Goat Yoga Class starts at 1pm.

  • April Events

    First Fridays on Main

    When: Weekly on Fridays from 4-7PM, beginning April 5
    Where: Main Street South (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Facebook

    Join the South Huntsville Business Association on the first Friday of the month for live music, an Art Walk, great food, and kid friendly activities at Main Street South!

    Movies at Fern Bell presented by Google Fiber

    When: Select Fridays beginning April 5th, beginning at 5PM with movies starting at sundown
    Where: Fern Bell Park (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Facebook

    Join the South Huntsville Business Association at Fern Bell Park for FREE family movie nights presented by Google Fiber Huntsville! Activities start at 5:00pm and the movie kicks off at sundown.

    April 5th: Wreck It Ralph Breaks the Internet
    April 12th: Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse
    May 17th: Incredibles 2
    June 7th: Shrek
    July 12th: LEGO Movie: The Second Part

    Spring Farm Days at Burritt

    When: April 6 from 10AM-4PM and April 7 from 12PM-4PM
    Where: Burritt On the Mountain (map)
    Cost: Included with museum admission or membership
    More InfoWebsite

    Join us for a taste of springtime as you visit our barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800’s.  This year we will have a few new animals visiting the park for this special event. Visitors are sure to be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmith demonstrations.  Come observe wool being spun into yarn, give milking our faux cow, Boxy, a try, and help wash and card our wool.  Learn what attending school was like in 1918 as you participate as a student in our Rosenwald Schoolhouse. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for modern conveniences after trying historic tasks such as rug beating, butter churning, and mattress stuffing!

    Spring Craft Fair

    When: April 6 from 10AM-2PM
    Where: Athens-Limestone County Public Library (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Website

    Our Spring Craft Fair is the perfect time to pick up a gift for Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or maybe just the perfect little something for yourself. Admission to the fair is free. Fill out a raffle ticket to win door prizes.

    2nd Annual Marketplace at the Academy

    When: April 6 from 10AM-4PM
    Where: Whitesburg Christian Academy (map)
    Cost: Adults 18+ $2; 17 and younger are FREE (carnival tickets extra)
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    This fun-filled day will feature many different activities for the whole family! The Marketplace will have vendors set up inside the Whitesburg Baptist Center for the family to shop around for many different things. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day. Don’t miss the “Show and Shine” Car Show from 11:00 – 3:00. Carnival Games will be in the gym for the children to play. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival. Audrey Geron will be teaching a canvas painting class for children to create a special piece of artwork ($20 – pre-purchase tickets by emailing [email protected] or calling 256-704-7373 Ext. 2).  Pizza, popsicles, popcorn, drinks, etc. will be available to purchase throughout the day. All proceeds from this event will benefit Whitesburg Christian Academy.

    Spring Fling Special Train Ride

    When: April 6 at 10AM & 1PM
    Where: North Alabama Railroad Museum (map)
    Cost: Adults $15; Children 10 and under $10
    More InfoWebsite

    Spring is in the air and it’s time to ride the rails! Join the North Alabama Railroad Museum as we celebrate the end of winter with a train ride through the beautiful North Alabama scenery. Enjoy the budding trees & blooming flowers! Be sure to bring your camera and capture those special moments.

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    Free Walking Tours – Historic Twickenham and Downtown Madison

    When: April 6 & 13 in Huntsville | April 20 & 27 in Madison | All depart at 10AM
    Where: Downtown Huntsville (map) and Downtown Madison (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Website | Facebook

    Every spring and fall, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau shows off Huntsville and Madison through its free walking tours. Tours are guided by local experts and focus on the historic districts of both cities. Popular for both visitors and locals, you can enjoy a 1 -2 hour stroll by some of Alabama’s most beautiful antebellum mansions. Your guide will share stories about the homes’ owners as well as recognizing each site’s distinctive style.Twickenham tours depart from the Alabama Constitution Hall Park Confectionery Shoppe, and Madison tours depart from the Gazebo on Front Street. No tickets or reservations are needed for walking tours. Just bring yourself (and your thirst for historical knowledge!) If the rain is light, bring your umbrellas! If the weather is severe or there is heavy rain, the CVB will announce cancellations prior to the tour’s departure via social media.

    Free Walking Tours – Decatur Historic District

    When: April 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10AM-12PM
    Where: Decatur Historic District (starting location varies)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Facebook

    Decatur has a rich and colorful history dating back to the early 1800s. To learn more about the city’s heritage, residents and visitors are invited to take part in a casual stroll winding through the historic Old Decatur area. Organized by Decatur Morgan County Tourism, the free guided walking tours are held each Saturday in the month of April and each one features a different route, theme and tour guide. Knowledgeable guides will escort participants through historic neighborhoods and landmarks where they will share the history of the city and entertaining accounts of the city’s storied past. All tours are free, family friendly and involve easy walking. The Historic Decatur Railroad Depot will also be open each of these Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. until noon.

    • April 6: Scottsboro Boys Trial Tour led by Peggy Allen Towns – begins at Morgan County Courthouse (302 Lee Street)
    • April 13: Decatur City Cemetery Tour led by Phil Wirey – begins at City Cemetery (1001 Wilson Street / AL Hwy 20 Northwest)
    • April 20: Architectural Tour of Old Decatur led by Caroline Swope – begins at Old State Bank (925 Bank Street)
    • April 27: Churches of Old Decatur Tour led by Phil Wirey – begins at Old State Bank (925 Bank Street)
    Huntsville Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale

    When: Members only April 11 from 9AM-5PM; Open the the public April 12-13 from 9AM-6PM and April 14 from 12PM-5PM
    Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More InfoWebsite

    Join us for 32nd annual Huntsville Botanical Garden and Garden Guild Spring Plant Sale. We’re calling it “Gardening for Generations”  because anyone can be a gardener! Plant sale offerings will include flowers, heirlooms, native plants and wildflowers, herbs, greenery, trees and shrubs, vegetables, and more. There will be free soil testing, plant loading, and specialty vendors, with garden and plant professionals on hand to answer questions.

    Art 4 Paws

    When: April 13 from 9AM-3AM
    Where: Madison City Library (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More InfoWebsite

    This year Art 4 Paws is moving back to April. The location of the event will be at the Madison Public Library. This growing event brings the love of art, pets and books together for a day of fun the entire family will enjoy, right down to Fido! Local and regional artists will be selling unique, one-of-a-kind wares. You’ll find whimsical garden art, jewelry, paintings, plus fun pet items, just to name a few. If you are considering adding a canine or feline to your family, this is the perfect event to find a new addition. A New Leash on Life will be the our partner this year. You’ll have the opportunity to meet adorable four-legged friends who are looking to adopt a new family too! Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Madison Library and A New Leash on Life.

    Greater Huntsville Humane Society’s Springfest

    When: April 13 from 10AM-2AM
    Where: Madison City Library (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More InfoFacebook

    The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) will host Springfest on Saturday April 13th from 10:00am until 2:00pm.  There will be fun for the WHOLE family to enjoy. Chase from Paw Patrol will be spending the day with us and we will have an 18 foot inflatable slide and kids’ crafts. Music will be provided by The Zooks. The Badd Newz BBQ Food Truck and Suzy’s Pops will be on site with wonderful BBQ and delicious popsicles that everyone will enjoy. Everything in the GHHS Thrift Store will be 1/2 off and we will offer adoption special as well.  This is a day that the whole family will enjoy!

    West Madison Elementary PTA Spring Carnival

    When: April 13 from 12-4AM
    Where: West Madison Elementary (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More InfoFacebook

    The West Madison Elementary PTA is hosting our annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, April 13th from 12:00-4:00pm. Admission is free! Punch cards for game play will be sold at $3 each or 2 for $5. Bingo is also available for $2 each or 3 for $5. There will be games, prizes, bounce houses, obstacle course, food trucks, silent auction, music and more! Don’t miss out on the fun!

    3rd Annual Garden Gathering

    When: April 13 from 9AM-12PM
    Where: Optimist Park (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More InfoWebsite

    The 3rd Annual Garden Gathering will take place on April 13th from 9-12 at the Optimist Park Pavilion. Bring, trade and swap garden bulbs, plants, seeds, herbs, flowers, veggies, garden equipment and talk with local gardeners and experts! There will be activities for the kids, a raffle, composting and worm info, seed bombs, and much more. Kids will create pizza gardens. This is a free event for the Huntsville Community sponsored by the Northeast Huntsville Civic Association and all are welcome!

    Claws for a Cause Crawfish Boil

    When: April 13 from 12PM-3AM
    Where: Campus 805 (map)
    Cost: $25 adults | $5 for kids 6-12 | FREE for kids 5 and under
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    Join Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s Development Council for Claws for a Cause on Saturday, April 13, 12 – 3 p.m. at Campus 805. This fun, casual event features crawfish, beer and music, and benefits a great cause! Proceeds will help launch a new Diaper Assistance Program at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. The Diaper Assistance Program will benefit low-income patient families in need of immediate assistance with diapers. Event is rain or shine.

    American Heart Association Huntsville Heart Walk

    When: April 13 from 8AM-11AM
    Where: Downtown Huntsville (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More InfoWebsite

    Get #HeartWalking and join us in Huntsville downtown to #movemore! Walk in honor or in memory of someone you love or create a team and join to fight against the #1 and #5 killer of all Americans, heart disease and stroke. Register for FREE! The Huntsville Heart Walk will honor survivors of cardiovascular disease and stroke in our community. There will be activities including a kids zone, CPR demo, healthy snacks, a K9 Cafe for our 4 legged family members, and blood pressure screenings ALL FREE!

    Spring Festival

    When: April 13 from 11AM-3AM
    Where: Lakewood Community Center (map)
    Cost: FREE

    Black Shellz of Huntsville and Pi Sigma Delta Chapter will be hosting a Spring Festival for the community on April 13, 2019 from 11am to 3pm. This is a free event featuring a moon bounce, face painting, food, games, and even an egg hunt for the kids!

     NCAC Superheroes 5K and 1M Fun Run

    When: April 14 from 2PM-5PM
    Where: 210 Pratt Avenue (map)
    Cost:  $25/$15 for race, Block Party is FREE
    More Info: WebsiteFacebook

    The Superheroes 5K/1M & Fun Run is the National Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual event to raise funds and awareness to fight child abuse. More than 6 million children are affected in the US each year, with a report made every 10 seconds. The Superheroes 5K/ 1M & Fun Run provides funding for local programs and services and advocacy efforts that will improve the lives of children affected by child abuse. All ages can enjoy food, inflatables, game and activities for kids throughout the event, and superhero costumes are encouraged. Whether you are as fast as “The Flash” or as slow and steady as a “Ninja Turtle”, this race is for you.

    Paddle the Canal

    When: April 20 from 8AM-4PM
    Where: Big Spring Park (map)
    Cost: FREE for spectators and RFCU members | $15-$25 to paddle
    More Info: Facebook

    Registration for Paddle the Canal 2019 is now OPEN! We are happy to welcome back the presenting sponsor Redstone Federal Credit Union AND offer all RFCU members FREE General Paddling this year! Paddle the Canal is an urban kayaking event held in #DowntownHSV! You can sign up to compete in the Elite Paddle group (complete with chip-timing and awards) or the General Paddle group, and have some fun on the water! You can find all the registration details at paddlethecanal.eventbrite.com. Spectators and cheering teams are invited to come enjoy the festival atmosphere complete with live music, food trucks, vendors, and an open entertainment district! Event is Located between the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Hotel & Spa and the Von Braun Center.

    Castin’ ‘N Catchin’

    When: April 27
    Where: Goose Pond Bait, Tackle & Grill, Scottsboro (map)
    Cost: FREE for spectators ($110 to participate)
    More InfoWebsite | Facebook

    Captain D’s Castin’ ‘N Catchin’ is a fishing tournament event that benefits the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children’s of Alabama, which offers patient and family care for cardiovascular services. Fishing for all teams will begin at safe light (approximately 5:30 a.m.) with boats launching from Goose Pond Bait, Tackle & Grill. There will be some family friendly fun for the sidelines and of course, a payout for biggest catches. There will also be a silent online auction for a day of fishing with 2014 Bassmaster Classic Champion Randy Howell, who will be in attendance at the event.

  • May Events

    March for Babies

    When: May 4 at 8AM-11:30AM
    Where: HudsonAlpha (map)
    Cost: Individual or team fundraising is encouraged but not required (Join the event online!)
    More InfoWebsite

    We walk to fight for the health of all moms and babies. Thanks to all our walkers, donors and volunteers who have accepted the challenge to help fight premature birth, birth defects and infant loss. We cannot achieve our mission without each one of you! March for Babies will highlight the strength of families affected by premature birth, birth defects and the loss of a child, celebrate the strides we’ve made towards accomplishing our mission and applaud the fundraising efforts of our donors. On Saturday, May 4, 2019, nearly 1,000 individuals will come together at HudsonAlpha to support the March of Dimes. Our goal is to raise a total of $300,000 for a healthier future for babies. Festival Area & Donation Turn-in opens 8:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies start at 8:30 a.m. – March & Run for Babies begins at 9:00 a.m. – Followed by our Superhero Sprint for kids (ages 1-10). The Superhero Sprint is a kids “fun run” that is implemented at March for Babies walk sites, and puts the March of Dimes “mission in motion.” Festival activities and award announcements continue until close at 11:30 a.m. We can’t wait to see you there!

    LiveLonger HaPPyFest Country & Bluegrass Jam

    When: May 4 from 9PM-6PM
    Where: Civitan Park, Guntersville (map)
    Cost: FREE
    More Info: Website

    Join us for a day of music, crafts, food, learning, demonstrations, and good-ole healthy family fun. There will be more than 100 vendors offering handmade and homegrown crafts and treats, plus a huge dog/cat adoption event. The event will feature country & bluegrass music, food, dance fitness and yoga, gardening classes, corn hole, bounce houses, face painting, a hammock & tight rope village, the Enchanted LiveLonger Forest, and more. Bring a chair or hammock, bring and instrument, bring a friend, but most importantly …bring a positive vibe & spread some happy. Proceeds will benefit local veterans and rescue shelters.

    Dragon Boat Race & Festival

    When: May 11 from 9AM – 4PM
    Where: Point Mallard Aquatic Center Beach (map)
    Cost: FREE for spectators
    More InfoWebsite | Facebook

    The Dragon Boat Race and Festival is the premier sporting event of the year! A favorite in North Alabama, dragon boat racing is the one of the fastest growing sports in the world and the most fun, unique cultural event featuring adrenaline-pumping action. Dragon boat racing grows in popularity each year, with more than 50 million people in 63 countries participating with teams of 20 paddlers, a drummer and steerer racing in authentic, 46-foot-long dragon boats. Participants rave about the excitement, diversity, friendly competition and community spirit surrounding the event. Teams of all ages, skill levels, sizes and shapes take part. This all-inclusive event is the ultimate team building sport – requiring rhythm and finesse rather than brawn to succeed. This event is free to the public to attend. Teams compete for the title of Grand Champion while raising money for the thousands treated at Decatur Morgan Hospital.


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