23+ Can’t Miss Family-Friendly Events Happening in March
March is the month where we await spring. As we get ready to get outdoors, we’ve got the lineup for your family to enjoy the outdoors. We’ve rounded up 23 events to enjoy together this month and 13 are 100% FREE.
Looking for egg hunts and Easter bunny sightings? Look for the 🥚 and 🐰 next to events on our calendar and check out our list of egg hunts in North Alabama! (Pro-tip: check back often because we will be adding more to the list!)
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Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt
Fire on the Mountain
Time: Sat 2nd @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free – $12
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Burritt's historic cooks will transport you back to the 1800s as you see, hear, and smell their work as they prepare historic recipes over our open fires and cast-iron cook stove. In addition, the blacksmiths will be firing up the forges throughout the historic park to demonstrate this fascinating skill.
Community Kite Festival
Time: Sat 2nd @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: John Hunt Park
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Besides kite flying, there will be food trucks, children’s activities and more at the family-friendly festival that celebrates inclusiveness, diversity, equity and harmony in the community.
Blast in the Past! Opening Day
Time: Sat 9th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free – $12
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Designed for families with children ages 3 to 12 years old, Blast in the Past offers engaging hands-on experiences that provide a glimpse into the lives of early Alabamians.
Spring Kick-Off on the Farm (Athens)
Time: Sat 9th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Stebbins Family Farm
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Come and celebrate the Stebbins Family Farm opening for the season and shopping local! There will be local creators, foods and treats and farm tours all ready for you to enjoy!
Rocket City Reading Festival
Time: Sun 10th @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Orion Amphitheater
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Join in celebrating National Reading Month at the Rocket City Reading Festival, in partnership with Huntsville-Madison County Public Library!
Open to Suggestions Improv Show
Date/Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month
Cost: $10
Location: Lowe Mill
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Open To Suggestions is Huntsville's newest up and coming comedy show. The show uses audience suggestions to inspire hilarious scenes that the actors come up with on the spot. No one show is alike, everything is made up, and it is always a good time!
Spring into Nature at Hays Nature Preserve
Time: Wed 13th @ 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Hays Nature Preserve
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Learn about how animals transition from winter to the warmer weather, build a bird's nest from natural materials and plant a seedling to take home to care for this Spring. There will be live turtles to view and a chance to do a scavenger hunt too!
Raptor Show
Time: Thu 14th @ 11:00 AM
Cost: $8 – $27
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden
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Show lineup includes a variety of raptor ambassadors, which might feature majestic owls, powerful falcons, magnificent hawks, graceful kites, impressive vultures, and majestic eagles.
NEACA Spring 2024 Craft Show
Date/Time: March 15-17
Cost: Free
Location: Von Braun Center – South Hall
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There will be over 100 crafters with items ranging from jewelry, pottery, home decor, outdoor decor, dolls, clothing, kitchen accessories, childrens items, food and much more.
Fairytale Cartoon Costumes Meet & Greet
Time: Fri 15th @ 4:00 PM
Cost: $1
Location: Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Rec Center
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Meet your favorite characters, enjoy the magic, and make unforgettable memories!
HerPower Walk
Time: Sat 16th @ 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Big Spring Park
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This 3-mile walk is open to men and women of all ages. Event includes music, food trucks and gift bags while supplies last.
47th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Time: Sat 16th @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Huntsville
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Don't miss the the 2024 Huntsville / Madison County St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Guided Hike at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
Time: Sat 16th @ 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
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On this hike, explore the “flat” part of the preserve, following Driskell and Chasco Trails as well as parts of the Terry and Moonshine Trails.
St. Patrick’s Day – Cocktails at the View
Time: Sun 17th @ 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Come on out to Burritt for a very Special Cocktails at the View celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. With the Luck of the Irish, the sunset will be spectacular!
Heroes Vs. Villains
Date/Time: March 23-24
Cost: $5 – $12
Location: EarlyWorks Family of Museums
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Avengers (and villains) Assemble! Suit up! It's time to defend (or destroy) the universe! Hulk Smash through the agility course, search for the Infinity Stones, and design your own Super-suit! When: March 23 9 AM-4 PM | March 24 11 AM-4 PM For updates, please visit EarlyWorks' Facebook page. EarlyWorks Admission Ticket Prices Adults- $12…
Peter Cottontail Express 🐰
Date/Time: March 23 at 10 & 11 AM, 1 & 2 PM
Cost: $20
Location: North Alabama Railroad Museum
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The children get to visit with Peter Cottontail and his helpers and parents will be able to take their picture together before they get on the train or while they are on the train. All the youngsters will get a special treat from Peter Cottontail before the day is done.
Drop in & CREATE Saturdays: Unleash Your Inner Artist!
Date/Time: March 23
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!
Spring Family Fun Day 🥚
Time: Sat 23rd @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: The Branch Family Worship Center
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There will be music, bounce houses, drawings, games, prizes, food trucks, egg hunt, crafts and bubbles!
Guided Hike at Monte Sano Nature Preserve
Time: Sat 23rd @ 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Monte Sano Nature Preserve
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Fagan Creek is beautiful any time of the year, and March is no exception. Join Land Trust of North Alabama for a walk through the woods to see the wildflowers found in this area.
Easter Jubilee 🥚
Time: Sat 30th @ 11:00 AM
Cost: Free – $12
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Grab your Easter basket and come collect eggs and treats from frontier friends. Enjoy live folk music, pan for gems at the sluice, and make a couple of fun Easter crafts! If you don’t want the fun to stop, come experience the Blast in the Past scavenger hunt throughout the historic park.
Taste of Soul Alabama Family Festival
Time: Sat 30th @ 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 – $25
Location: Orion Amphitheater
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Taste of Soul Alabama Family Festival is a one-day event to celebrate the heart and soul of Huntsville through music, food and fun. Local eateries, food trucks, and food entrepreneurs are the fabric of Rocket City and will be the main focus of this event.
Women’s Expo Huntsville
Time: Sat 23rd @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Von Braun Center
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The Women's Expo Huntsville empowers women to reach their full potential. The Expo is committed to elevating women in the community and beyond through inspiration, education, and connection. This annual expo features influential speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and access to resources to help women grow personally and professionally. The Expo creates a supportive community where…
The Wind in the Willows 🎶
Date/Time: March 28-30
Cost: $5 – $10
Location: Academy for Academics & Arts
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AAA Theatre presents The Wind in the Willows, an adaptation of the classic children's novel by the British novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. It details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble.
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