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Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt

Big Spring Park 420 Church St NW, Huntsville

It's fun, it's free, it gets you and your family out of the house and doing something together! It's the Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt.

Free

Downtown Turtle Trail (Decatur)

Various (Decatur, AL) Decatur

Take the Downtown Turtle Trail and find the 10 bronze turtles located along Decatur‘s historic 2nd Avenue. Learn about the significant places and events that helped make Downtown Decatur what it is today along the way!

Free

Blast in the Past!

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville

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.

Free – $12

Glass in Flight

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville

From May – October 2024, Huntsville Botanical Garden invites you to embark on a whimsical journey through their latest mesmerizing exhibit, Glass in Flight. Wander among 21 breathtaking, larger-than-life glass sculptures that capture the delicate beauty and intricate details of nature’s most fascinating pollinators – from the vibrant wings of butterflies to the iridescent shimmer…

Free – $17

Cosmic Lasers at the INTUITIVE Planetarium

U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville

Experience a mesmerizing fusion of sight and sound at an evening or daily laser show at the INTUITIVE® Planetarium! Journey through the cosmos with a dazzling display synchronized to iconic hits like Daft Punk and Pink Floyd. Get ready for an immersive sensory experience as you are transported to the stars in this electrifying spectacle…

$5 – $17
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Girls on the Run 5K

UAH Campus 205 Spragins Hall, Huntsville

Lace up your sneakers and join the celebration with Girls on the Run North Alabama! Get ready to walk, run, roll, stroll, or skip your way across the finish line at the Spring 5k, happening at UAH on May 11th. Before the race kicks off, enjoy friendship bracelets and strike a pose at the photo…

$10 – $40

Clothing Give-away

Shine the Light Ministry 1700 Walker Lane, New Market

The second Saturday of each month, Shine the Light Ministry has a clothing give-away.  They also give away shoes, small household items, and family food bags for those that need one. When: Second Saturday of each month | 8 AM-12 PM For details and updates, please visit Shine the Light Ministry's Facebook page.

Free

Guided Hike at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve 1263 US Hwy 72 East, Huntsville

(Moderate / probably a bit more than 2 hours / 3 miles) Come join us at Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve as we hike the “high trails” of the preserve. This hike will give us the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of the preserve. We’ll start by heading south from the pavilion…

Free

Butterfly Release

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville

Guests of all ages will enjoy sharing in the magic of safely releasing live butterflies into the Purdy Butterfly House. This program begins with a brief presentation about butterflies and their habitat, followed by taking part in the safe restoration of our indoor butterfly population. Don’t forget your camera – these photo opportunities are not…

$8 – $25

Mother & Son Train Ride

North Alabama Railroad Museum 694 Chase Rd NE, Huntsville

Mothers are an incredibly special gift. Show the special woman in your life just how much she means to you with some quality family time riding the rails with the North Alabama Railroad Museum. We'd love to have you and your entire family join us. Make sure to bring your cameras to capture all those…

$10 – $15
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Space Monkeys! The Adventures of Baker and Able Sensory Show

Von Braun Center Playhouse 700 Monroe St SW , Huntsville

Fantasy Playhouse's Sensory Friendly Performances make space for audiences with special access needs. Visual and sound effects are lowered, fidget toys and other sensory assistance tools will be distributed, and house lights will stay dimly lit to accommodate first time patrons with sensory disabilities.

$17 – $22
Event Series Teen Book Chat (Scottsboro)

Teen Book Chat (Scottsboro)

Scottsboro Public Library 1002 S Broad St, Scottsboro

The Scottsboro Public Library hosts a Teen Book Chat on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Its a chance for teens to just chat about books they have been reading. For updates, please visit the Scottsboro Public Library Facebook page.

Free

Teen Maker Hour

U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville

Join every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 am inside the Maker Lab at the Main Museum Ticket Desk for Teen Maker Hour! This program is geared toward ages 12 & up and features exciting hands-on STEAM curriculum.

$12

Fido Fest

Bridge Street 340 Bridge Street, Huntsville

Join for the 9th Annual Fido Fest on Saturday, May 11 from 11 AM-2 PM! Bridge Street has partnered with local friends and retailers to create an afternoon that celebrates our four-legged friends and benefits the Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS)! This {FREE} family and dog-friendly event will take place at the Belk courtyard with…

Free

Rocket City Kittyaplooza

Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville

Free! Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 11-3 is Cattyshack Inc's 4th annual Rocket City Kittyaplooza at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment. It’s a big day of multi-rescue adoptions, fundraisers, and kitty snuggles! Our goal for this event is to encourage our community to spay and neuter! You do not need to be in the market…

Free
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Camp to Amp Festival

The Camp 5909 University Drive, Huntsville

This event is FREE for everyone! Family-friendly and pet friendly, bring everyone out for an amazing day.

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Rocket City Trash Panda Game

Rocket City Trash Panda Game

Toyota Field - Rocket City Trash Pandas 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison

Get ready for a great Trash Panda season! Check the May schedule below for some fun giveaways and activities. 5/7 - Trash Pandas vs Mississippi Braves (6:05pm start time & Star Wars Night) 5/8 - Trash Pandas vs Braves (11:05am start time. Education Day 2) 5/9 - Trash Pandas vs Braves (6:35 pm start time…

$8 – $28