Huntsville Weekend Roundup July 15 – 17

After a long couple days of my son cutting four teeth, I’m beyond ready for this Huntsville Weekend! If you’re also on the hunt for family fun to enjoy this weekend, you’re in luck! Find our top picks below or check out all the fun over on our event calendar.
Get a Jump on Back to School Shopping
It’s hard to believe that in a few short weeks it’ll be time for most North Alabama kiddos to head back to school! Looking to get a jump on back to school shopping? Sending your kindergartener off for the first time? Need a list of local school supply drives? We’ve got it all covered in our Back to School Guide.
Huntsville Weekend Fun For Kids & Families
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Free & Cheap Activities
- Get a jump on back to school shopping during Alabama’s Tax Free Weekend. Details
- Visit with the pups during the Therapy Dogs Demonstration at Hazel Green Library. Details
- Hang out with an animal friend from NALZ at the Monrovia Public Library. Details
- Check out the cars & grab dinner from the food trucks during 3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur. Details
- Draw a perfect weekend at the Community Chalk Festival in Big Spring Park. Details
- Ride the rides and munch on the funnel cake at the Athens Kiddie Carnival. Details
- Shop local vendors and makers at the Lowe Mill Outdoor Market. Details
- Join Rocket City Learning Center for a free ACT Seminar. Details
- …and get prepared and take a FREE Mock ACT, just be sure to register by Saturday. Details
Worth the Dinero this Huntsville Weekend
- Take a ride through history on NARM’s Blast from the Past Train Ride. Details
- Hang out with a member of the Paw Patrol crew during Storytime at EarlyWorks. Details
- Learn about Rainforest Animals at Cook Museum’s Live Animal Presentation. Details
- Enjoy a hike and pan for gold at Burritt’s Treasure on Gold Mountain. Details
- Enjoy the s’mores and bedtime stories during the Family Campout at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Details
- Beat the heat by visiting a waterpark, pool, or splash pad. Details
DISCLAIMER: We do our best to provide accurate, useful information about events and activities. This information is gathered from a variety of sources. While we always confirm details before they are posted, sometimes details change or we are given inaccurate information which is why every event listing includes a link to the source. We strongly urge you to confirm details before you go, especially when it comes to outdoor events and weather.
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