15+ Can’t Miss Family-Friendly Events Happening in January
January may be a slower month in terms of events, but there’s still some great options! We’ve rounded up 15 events to enjoy together this month and 8 are 100% FREE.
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RCM Virtual Book Club: How to Keep House While Drowning
Time: Thu 4th @ 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Rocket City Mom Virtual Book Club
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Join us to discuss our November/December selection, HOW TO KEEP HOUSE WHILE DROWNING by K. C. Davis. It's a good one, y'all!
Drop in & CREATE Saturdays: Unleash Your Inner Artist!
Time: Sat 6th @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Huntsville Museum of Art
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Drop-In & Create Saturdays offer fun, interactive art making activities for families with children ages 3 and up that will be sure to spark one’s creativity!
Winter Wildlife Wanderings (Rogersville)
Date/Time: January 6 & 20
Cost: $5
Location: Joe Wheeler State Park-Alabama
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This series of five interpretive adventures will provide park visitors with the opportunity to learn about mammals, icicles, birds, snowballs, insects, burrows, and winter fun.
Sunday Make Break: New Year’s Vision Board
Time: Sun 7th @ 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Michaels Craft Store, Airport Road
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Prep for the new year with vision boards! Add your goals for the year, or just have fun making something for the New Year!
Chillfest
Time: Sat 13th @ 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: The Camp
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Quantaphonics, in partnership with Huntsville Music Scene and The Camp, is hosting Huntsville’s inaugural Winter Music and Arts Festival, ❄️CHILL FEST❄️‼️ A fundraiser benefiting Huntsville's school band programs featuring some of Alabama’s most talented performing artists!
Jurassic World Live Tour
Date/Time: January 13-15
Cost: $20 – $50
Location: Von Braun Center – Propst Arena
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Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying turn after the Indominus rex escapes and causes chaos in the park! Join forces with a team of scientists to unravel a corrupt plan and save Jeanie, a Troodon dinosaur, from a terrible fate. Along the way, experience some of Jurassic World's most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, the mighty T. rex and more!
Shenanigans Family Game Night
Time: Sat 20th @ 5:00 PM
Cost: $5
Location: Shenanigans Comedy Theatre
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Come play fun and exciting games and win prizes in this family-friendly environment!
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Terry Heights Community Cleanup Day
Time: Sat 3rd @ 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Meadow Drive Baptist Church
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Join Green Team at Meadow Drive Baptist Church (1000 Meadow Drive) to participate in a Cleanup Day on Saturday, January 20 from 9am-11am.
Trash bags, litter sticks, and safety vests will be provided for picking up litter.
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Birding at Burritt
Time: Sat 27th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free – $12
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Join for “Birding at Burritt” to chase away the winter blahs. This family-friendly, fun-filled day includes a falconry presentation, an Audubon Society-led guided hike, and a visit to the Barnyard. Enjoy “Beauties of the Sky,” an hour-long presentation by Tommy Howell showcasing his collection of unusual birds. Bird-themed crafts will be offered in the Historic Park for children’s enjoyment.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Parade
Time: Sat 13th @ 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Huntsville
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You are invited to join this celebrated time by bringing you and your family to celebrate this momentous occasion!
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Legally Blonde The Musical JR
Time: Sat 27th @ 6:00 PM
Cost: $10
Location: Lowe Mill
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Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Fire & Ice
Time: Fri 26th @ 7:00 PM
Cost: $40 – $55
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden
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Start off the year with a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable night at the Garden as HBG throws open the doors and joins the elements. “Chill” with your friends while creating warm memories as you explore a winter wonderland of lights and gently falling faux snow.
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