Ready to frolic? There are so many spring events in Huntsville and North Alabama that we guarantee your family is going to be busy. Just click on a tab and see all the events happening that month! Don’t see what you’re looking for on this list, be sure to check out our full 2024 Spring Activities Guide sponsored by the North Alabama Railroad Museum.
Spring Festivals & Special Events in Huntsville & North Alabama
Pi Day Party
Time: Thu 14th @ 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Mathnasuim of Huntsville
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Pi Day, math's biggest day of the year, is just around the corner, and we're throwing a party! Mathnasium has teamed up with Baskin-Robbins™ to celebrate Pi in all kinds of fun and tasty ways. There will be Polar Pizzas®, ice cream, pizza, games, activities, rewards, a Pi Day Champion contest, and a raffle!
South Huntsville Cleanup Day
Time: Sat 18th @ 8:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Kent Robertson Park (Logan Park)
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All ages and experience levels welcome!
Spring Farm Day 🌸
Time: Sat 13th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free – $12
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Join Burritt on the Mountain for a taste of springtime on the farm. Visit barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800’s.
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.
Year-Round Outdoor Fun at Sharon Johnston Park
Date/Time: March
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One of the larger green spaces in Madison County, Sharon Johnston Park is full-service with a playground, pool, campground, ad picnic areas.
Minecraft Mania
Date/Time: April
Cost: $5 – $12
Location: EarlyWorks Family of Museums
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Players will mine materials to build their own structures, search through EarlyWorks to find all the items in the scavenger hunt and create a take-home craft! Be on the lookout for "Creepers"!
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party & Lunch
Time: Mon 8th @ 11:30 AM
Cost: $15 – $20
Location: Burritt on the Mountain
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Join Burritt for the best views in Huntsville! The festivities include fun and educational activities. Live music by Huntsville’s Mike Ball playing 70’s, 80’s and 90’s favorites.
Spring Plant & Cleanup Supply Giveaway 🌸
Time: Fri 12th @ 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Huntsville Jaycee’s Building
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Keep Huntsville clean and green! Drive through at the Jaycee Building on Airport Road SW on Friday, April 12 from 10am-2pm to get your free cucumber and tomato plants. Garbage bags to use for cleanups will also be available.
Sherwood Park Clean Up Day 🌸
Time: Sat 23rd @ 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Sherwood Park Playground
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All ages and abilities are welcome. Come any time during the cleanup and stay as long as you like.
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.
The Goodnight Train
Time: Fri 19th @ 5:45 PM
Cost: $25
Location: North Alabama Railroad Museum
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NARM is pleased to introduce the inaugural run of "The Goodnight Train" this 2024 season. Intended for children and their families, The Goodnight Train will feature a night-time ride along the eastern end of the track. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas.Â
Pup Palooza
Time: Sun 14th @ 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Orion Amphitheater
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In partnership with Greater Huntsville Humane Society, this FREE event celebrates our favorite furry friends while raising money for pups in Huntsville that need our help!
Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo
Date/Time: April 12-14
Cost: Free – $70
Location: Von Braun Center – South Hall
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The 2024 Expo (Year 9) is a family-friendly 3-day event in the heart of beautiful downtown Huntsville celebrating ALL things Comic & Pop Culture! The show will include Cosplay Contests, Gaming Rooms, Discussion Panels, a Charity Auction, Special Celebrity Guests, 100+ Vendors, Artists/Authors Alley and much more!
Alabama Strawberry Festival 2024 (Cullman) 🌸
Date/Time: May 3-4
Cost: Free
Location: Cullman Depot Park
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The Cullman Strawberry Festival is now bigger and juicier, expanding into a two-day extravaganza that kicks off your summer in style!
Mischief Managed
Date/Time: May
Cost: $5 – $12
Location: EarlyWorks Family of Museums
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Expecto Patronum! Come celebrate all things Harry Potter at EarlyWorks with themed crafts, Quidditch, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt! Muggles welcome and costumes encouraged!
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