Weekend Roundup February 27-March 1

Wow.

If you’re like us and reeling from this typical Alabama wacky weather, you might want to get out of the house this weekend. One thing you should be sure to do – call ahead and confirm hours & events before you head out. By Friday & Saturday it should be warmer, and most places will update their website or Facebook pages if they change hours due to cold weather.

Don’t see anything you like below? There’s lots more happening on our full Event Calendar.

Now… who’s ready for our top picks for free family-friendly fun in Huntsville? Let’s DO THIS.

Get Your Thrift On

All Weekend (& Beyond!)
Cost: great sales!
Kids’ Kloset (map) | Rocket City Consignment (map)

It’s Spring Consignment Season in Huntsville and several area sales start this weekend including two we’d like to recommend not only because they are great sales but because they are supporters of our site and help us to bring this great information to area families week in and week out. Rocket City Consignment is located across from Madison Square Mall and includes both kids & adult clothes, household items, and more. Kids’ Kloset is located in the Huntsville Jaycee’s Building and is one of the largest children’s consignment sales in the area. Be sure to check if their open shop hours don’t change due to the weather. Get our complete list of local consignment sales HERE.

Great Paper Airplane Contest

Friday from 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
UAH Fitness Center (map)

Did you know it’s National Engineers Week? In the city that Forbes recently awarded #1 for engineers, you KNOW Huntsville has lots going on! Help celebrate by participating in this awesome 21st Annual Great Paper Airplane Contest. Prep your plane beforehand or at the venue, just be sure to follow the rules.

Spring Into Summer Activities Fair

Saturday from 10AM – 3PM
Cost: FREE
U.S. Space & Rocket Center (map)

Featuring more than 35 member organizations of The Arts Council, the Spring Into Summer Activities Fair will highlight spring break and summer camps, workshops and classes in the fields of art, music, dance, theater, science, history and more. Come by the Rocket City Mom table to take a photo on our RCM Red Carpet and say hello – we’ll have some special visitors from WOW Parties come by too!

Give Back Day at the Garden

Saturday from 10AM – 2PM
Cost: Donated item for the Humane Society
Huntsville Botanical Garden (map)

Give Back Days are a great way for families to try out the Garden & decide if a membership is right for you while also supporting a great local charity. This weekend’s charity happens to be the Huntsville Humane Society so donations of one pet item per person (list here) are being request. Run off some of that cabin fever energy from the snow day. Plus, you can even bring the family dog for the last day of Beaks & Barks – the weather looks like it will be MUCH warmer!

UAH Chargers Hockey Game

Saturday from 7-9 PM
Cost: FREE admission for kids 12 and under
VBC Arena (map)

It’s Alabama vs Alaska in Huntsville Saturday night, and the Chargers want you to come cheer for the home team! This family-friendly hockey match is a great way to experience one of the Rocket City’s favorite sports. With kids 12 and under free, you can’t beat the price for a night out with The Fam.

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