Huntsville Weekend Roundup July 23-25
How did we get here, dear Readers? There’s only 2-3 weekends of summer fun left before school starts and parents are starting the back-to-school scramble. This weekend in Huntsville is full of outdoor movies, summer celebrations, amazing exhibits and more! If you don’t find something below to do, you can always check out our full Event Calendar for even more cool stuff to do in the last days of summer.
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Huntsville Weekend Fun For Families
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Every week we curate what we think are your best bets for finding a little family fun (and joy) this Huntsville weekend below, but be sure to check out our full calendar if you don’t see anything you like here.
Free & Cheap Activities
- FREE – Take this short survey about masking up at school this year. Details
- Just $5 – Enjoy special pricing every Thursday at Earlyworks & the Huntsville Art Museum.
- Just 50¢ per ride – The Athens Kiddie Carnival is this Thursday-Saturday! Details
- FREE – Listen to a live classic rock concert in Madison this Thursday. Details
- FREE – Watch Forbidden Planet on a big screen under the stars. Details
- FREE – Visit with Santa & get on his Nice List by donating some school supplies to local kids. Details
- FREE – It’s Pick-Your-Own Flowers weekend at Isom’s Orchard. Details
- FREE – Cook Museum is hosting an animal storytime in the museum store Friday morning. Details
- FREE – Head downtown for the Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt for kids! Details
- FREE – The peaches are in at the Madison City Farmers Market. Details
- FREE – Explore the Bethel Springs Preserve at Forest Friends on Saturday morning. Details
- FREE – CAFY’s Drive-Thru Back to School Celebration has school supplies, groceries, & more! Details
- FREE – Teens can get pointers & study tips for the ACT in this prep class. Details
- FREE – Hazel Green has a Community Crafts Show & Yard Sale this weekend. Details
- FREE – MELT Huntsville is hosting a Summer Block Party with a tropical bounce house for kids. Details
- Just $5 – Take a group roller skating lesson at Insanity Skate Park. Details
- FREE – Watch Trolls World Tour Saturday night in Big Spring Park. Details
- FREE – Go creek stomping with the kids. Details
- FREE – Celebrate Parks & Rec Month & win some #GoPlayHsv prizes. Details
- FREE – Browse the Lowe Mill A&E Outdoor Art Market on Saturday. Details
Worth the Money this Huntsville Weekend
- Visit the Huntsville Botanical Garden for their breathtaking new exhibit, Night Blooms. Details
- Jam with the Lamont Landers Band at Burritt’s City Lights & Stars. Details
- There’s Magic On the Mercury & Chase train ride & special guests this Saturday! Details
- Visit a replica of Columbus’s The Pinta at Ditto Landing. Details
- Laugh out loud with your kids at Turnip & Joletta’s Family Game Night. Details
- Meet an Animal Ambassador on Sunday at the Cook Museum in Decatur. Details
- Head to Burritt On the Mountain for a fun weekend GeoQuest adventure. Details
- Check out the Space & Rocket Center’s Drone exhibit & hands-on activities. Details
- See the “funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years” – Something Rotten! Details
- Visit a local water park for some cool summer fun! Details
So that’s what we know about. Did we miss something cool happening in the Huntsville area? Leave in the comments or send us a note at info@www.rocketcitymom.com. If you have a free/cheap family-friendly event you want added to our calendar feel free to submit anytime but keep in mind we have other jobs too so give us a few days heads up 🙂
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