Things to Do in Huntsville
Looking for fun family-friendly activities in the Huntsville, AL and the surrounding area? You have come to the right place. Rocket City Mom was created for EXACTLY this purpose and, not to brag, but we think we’re pretty good at helping North Alabama families find things to do with their kids. Take a look around and see if you agree.
Families who like to go day-tripping will have a great time at this little jaunt from Huntsville over to Gadsden, AL. The Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts has just a few more weeks for kids to enjoy their latest temporary exhibit, “The Amazing Castle”.
The Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts is a quaint and unexpected surprise. We jumped at the chance to return for the newest exhibit, The Art of Andy Warhol: and POP Art the Andy Warhol Studio.
The first weekend in May is always Whistlestop Weekend! It’s a huge BBQ festival in Huntsville and we’ve listed all the things there just for kids and families.
Gadsden has become quite the destination thanks to the Mary G. Hardin Center for the Cultural Arts. We loaded up some friends to go visit their latest exhibit, Dinosaurs Alive!, and set out to discover this hidden North Alabama gem.
It’s good to be around those who are curious and understand. That, more than nearly anything else, is the appeal of Full Spectrum Science at Sci-Quest on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30pm. Well, that’s the appeal for parents anyway. The appeal for kids is obvious: when soda erupts, it grabs everyone’s attention.
You don’t need to pack up the minivan to the ceiling with suitcases, or spend tons of money at the beach to have fun this Spring Break. Smaller day trips from Huntsville can be more cost-effective and less stressful than week-long vacations, and tons of fun for the whole family!
Just a short, pleasant hour and a half drive from Huntsville is Chattanooga’s Ruby Falls. Sitting high atop Lookout Mountain, this underground cavern and waterfall has been an area attraction since 1930. Get all the details about this great daytrip your family will love!
Did you know that the US Space and Rocket Center has Saturday Scientists classes every 2nd Saturday of the month? Even better – the classes are included in the price of a general admission ticket to the Rocket Center or free if you have an annual pass!
Monster Jam is roaring back to the Rocket City in April – should you take your family?
Our family review of the McWane Center is full of great tips – exhibit info, food, parking, hours – you’ll have everything you need to plan your trip from Huntsville!
