
The Snail’s Birthday Party
The Snail on the Wall Bookstore 816 Wellman Avenue, Huntsville, United StatesIt's the Snail on the Wall's birthday!
When : September 26th - 27th | 10am - 5pm
Where : The Snail on the Wall
Cost : Free
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It's the Snail on the Wall's birthday!
When : September 26th - 27th | 10am - 5pm
Where : The Snail on the Wall
Cost : Free
Inspired by the soft glow of sunset and the peaceful shift from day to night, this event offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all.
Dates: Every Friday April 18 – September 26, weather permitting. | 5-7 PM
*Golden Hour will not take place June 20, July 25, August 1, or August 8 to accommodate the Summer Solstice Concert and Shakespeare at the Garden.*
Cost: FREE for Garden members; $12 for non-members
Parents' Night Out at Mark Russell Recreation Center. Kids have a blast with fun games, activities and more. Don't miss this chance to relax and recharge!
When : September 26th | 5PM - 8PM
Where : Mark Russell Recreation Center
Cost: FREE
Don't miss B.I.N.G.O nights at Urban Cookhouse: Whitesburg every Friday! This is a family friendly event hosted by Brain Blast!
When: Fridays | starting at 6 PM
Cost: FREE (other than your meal)
All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October. Walking tours are $13 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. All tours will begin promptly at the start time so be sure to show up early to find parking and check in. They all are approximately 1.5 hours long, all have completely different stories, all are equally wonderful. Don't ask them to choose the best, they love them all!
Cost: $8-$13
When: September 5 - October 31| 6PM-8PM
Concerts on the Dock is Lowe Mill A&E’s signature concert series, bringing incredible live performances to the historic loading-dock-turned-stage since 2007.
Cost: FREE to attend | $10 per car to park
When: August 29-September 26| 6PM-9PM
Short form improv comedy for the whole family!
When: Fridays | 7-9 PM
Cost: Adult $15 ($16.50 with fees) | Child/Student $10 ($11.50 with fees)
The City Lights & Stars Concert Series will feature 8 concerts this season from May through September, with musical acts from varying genres.
When: Select Fridays May-September | 7:30 PM
Cost: Member- $25, General Public- $30
OneGenAway Mobile Pantry offers fresh produce, dry goods, and more to anyone in need — no questions asked!
When : September 27th
Where : Discovery Middle School
It’s BACK and better than ever — the 2025 Heart of Dixie Rugby Tournament is coming in HOT!
📅 September 27
📍 Rick Cooper Memorial Park
🏕️ Camping • 🎤 Live Music • 🌮 Food Trucks • 🎉 Social to Follow
We’ve got Youth, Men’s, and Women’s Brackets — and a whole lot of ruckin’ around!
💥 You don’t wanna miss this wild day of hits, boots, and breakdowns.
And you’ll definitely want to stick around for the social...
🎯 We’re bringing out a MECHANICAL BULL — so hold on tight 🤠🐂
Cost: FREE, to watch
When: September 27| all day
Enjoy a relaxing, yet energizing hour of yoga next to the gently flowing waters of the Flint River in Hays Nature Preserve. All you have to bring is your yoga mat, water and a towel.
When: Every Saturday in September | 8-9 AM
Cost: FREE
Buy, Sell and Trade Diecast of all brands and types! FUN and PRIZES throughout the day! They can't wait to see you, your friends, and family there!
Cost: FREE
When: September 27| 8AM-1PM
Park offering an escape to September’s warm temperatures as festival goers enjoy arts and crafts, contests, sidewalk sales and live music.
- King and Queen’s Train Ride of the winners of the previously held beauty pageant!
- Live music cranks up & festival goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs & picnic blankets, and enjoy the sounds!
- Fried pie contest
- Quilt, coloring and photography contests
- Antique car-truck-motorcycle-tractor show
- Food vendors
Cost: FREE
When: September 27|8AM-4PM
MidCity is teaming up with LuluLemon to bring you a FREE workout series! All fitness levels and ages welcome.
When : September 27th | 9AM-10AM
Where : Artemis Pavilion in MidCity District
Cost : FREE
Don't miss this fun fall festival!
When: September 27 | 9 AM-1 PM
Cost: $5/person or $20/car
Join us for The Providence Market in Huntsville, AL! Discover local businesses and farmers with fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts. Enjoy live music and fun encounters with farm animals. It's a community event you won't want to miss!
Cost:FREE
When:June 14-December 6|9AM-2PM
Fantastic sale!
When: September 26, 9:00am- 7:00pm | September 27, 9:00am – 2:00pm HALF PRICE DAY
Cost: FREE
Save the Date:
For the 2025 Holmes Street Holiday Market which is planned for Saturday, September 27th. This is an annual Holmes Street UMC sponsored fundraising event held in the fall which is held at Holmes Street UMC located in the downtown/Twickenham/Old Historical district of Huntsville, Alabama!🍁🍂
Cost: FREE
When: September 27| 9AM-3PM
The Holmes Street Holiday Market is a church sponsored fundraiser, family, friendly, indoor event features a variety of local crafters, makers, artists, and specialty vendors to showcase and sell their goods.
When : September 27 | 9AM - 3PM
Where : Holmes Street United Methodist Church in the Wesley Center
Cost : Free
Join for a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and artistic wonders as they celebrate local talent and creativity! Whether you're an art enthusiast, a supporter of local artists, or simply looking for a fun-filled day out, this festival promises something special for everyone! We'll have artists from all over, food trucks, a kids zone, and live music! Performers to be announced at a later date!
Cost: FREE
When: September 27| 9AM-6PM
Gather your team and join us for a fun-filled competition! Teams of 10 will be competing to see who can pull a fire truck 100 feet the fastest. When : September 27th | 10am - 12pm Where: Trash Pandas Stadium For more information & to donate click HERE!
Kick off the day with a Ribbon Cutting & Opening Ceremony at 10 AM, then enjoy a full lineup of STEM activities, interactive exhibits, arts & crafts, guided hikes, birding, nature journaling, and more!
🗓 Saturday, Sept. 27 | 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Harvest Square Nature Preserve
🎉 Fun for all ages | FREE to attend
Join Hazel Green Athletic Association for their first ever vendor event and craft show with food trucks!
When: September 27th | 10AM - 4PM
Where : 168 Carriger Rd., Hazel Green, AL
It's the Snail on the Wall's birthday!
When : September 26th - 27th | 10am - 5pm
Where : The Snail on the Wall
Cost : Free
Decatur is set to heat up at the end of the month as the popular Sizzle and Smoke festival returns to bring a day of barbecue, music and family-friendly fun to Ingalls Harbor!
When : September 27th | 10AM - 7PM
Where : Ingalls Harbor
Cost : FREE
Everyone is welcome to come to the library and enjoy games, dancing, crafts and snacks!
When : September 27th | 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Where : North Huntsville Public Library
Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether made-by-hand, second-hand or made by the earth.
When: Saturdays through October 25 | 11 AM-4:15 PM
Cost: FREE
Local artist Mary Ellen Davidson will be at Harrison Brothers painting LIVE!
Mary Ellen is a prolific artist and sculptor. Her most recent paintings use a combination of acrylics and modeling paste on clayboard, creating beautifully layered textures.
When : September 27th | 1PM - 3PM
Where : Harrison Brothers
Cost : FREE
This free community event offers the same education, demonstrations and inspections you’d get at a regular car seat fitting appointment by a certified child passenger safety technician.
When : September 27th | 1PM - 5PM (Come & go)
Where : Madison Hospital (Front Parking Lot)
Cost : FREE
Von Braun Astronomical Society will celebrate Astronomy Day on September 27th in person at Monte Sano State Park! Daytime events (between 1 – 5 pm) will include: mini-planetarium shows, Telescope tours, and Meteor radar demos. Evening events (between 7:30 – 9 pm) will include a keynote speech followed by a planetarium show. Astronomy Day is FREE and open to the public!
Cost: FREE
When: September 27| 1PM-9PM
Sip, shop, and stay awhile in Downtown Madison! The Slurp Shop Soda Food Truck will be set up on Main Street. Head over to Garner Alley for live music--bring a lawn chair, sip your soda, and enjoy the tunes in a laid-back setting.
When : Saturday's in September | September 20th
Where : Downtown Madison
Cost : $4-$7
The Isaac Camealy Memorial Bash promises fun for all ages and includes face painting, refreshments, rock painting (to be featured in the Ryker’s Rainbow community garden), faith, fun, and silliness!
When: September 27 | 3-4 PM
Cost: $10
All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October. Walking tours are $13 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. All tours will begin promptly at the start time so be sure to show up early to find parking and check in. They all are approximately 1.5 hours long, all have completely different stories, all are equally wonderful. Don't ask them to choose the best, they love them all!
Cost: $8-$13
When: September 5 - October 31| 6PM-8PM
Sweet Home Soda will be popping up all month long!
When : September 28th | 1pm – 5pm
Where : Hampton House
The Hogan Family YMCA in Madison will host First Responders Appreciation Day, a free community celebration exclusively for First Responders and their families. The afternoon will include outdoor pool fun, hamburgers and hotdogs, live music, games, and family activities.
Where: Hogan Family YMCA
When : September 28th | 1PM - 5PM
Cost : Free | Registration required
The City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) are proud to announce the return of Jazz in the Park – Huntsville each Sunday in September. Bringing some of the nation’s best jazz artists to Huntsville!
Mark your calendars:
📆September 7, 14, 21, and 28
📍Big Spring Park West
🎟️Free & All-Age Friendly
🧺Lawn chairs and picnic blankets encouraged!
Cost: FREE
When: September 7-28| 5PM-7:30PM
A fun family-friendly trunk or treat!
When : October 29th | 6PM - 8PM
Where : May's Memorial Baptist Church
Cost : Free
Take your family for an afternoon of:
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat fun
🎶 Music & Games
🍔 Food & Community Connection
🌟 A safe, family-friendly fall celebration!
When : October 25th | 2:30pm
Where : Research Park
Cost : Free
Enjoy a festive Halloween hangout with decorated trunks, candy, and more!
👻 Free candy & treats
🎱 Games
💅 Giveaway Entry
🍭 Safe, family-friendly environment
When : October 31st | 5PM - 9PM
Where : Hair Studio 36
Cost : Free
Take your pups and family out for a fun-filled Halloween event! Treats, spooky fun, and plenty of wagging tails! 🐶✨
When : October 25th | 3PM - 5PM
Where : Sweet Home Pet Spa and Resort
Cost : Free
Maker Monday programming is included with museum admission and is intended to stimulate inquiring minds of all ages with hands-on STEM demonstrations and guided, engaging activities.
Celebrate fall at this family friendly event!
When : October 26th | 5PM - 7PM
Where : Charity Baptist Church Hazel Green
Cost : Free
Get ready to laugh as this talented cast takes you through a story full of love, magic, and hilarious mishaps with A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
When: September 30 | 9 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM
Cost: FREE
Get ready to laugh as this talented cast takes you through a story full of love, magic, and hilarious mishaps with A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
When: September 30 | 9 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM
Cost: FREE
Get ready to laugh as this talented cast takes you through a story full of love, magic, and hilarious mishaps with A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
When: September 30 | 9 AM, 10:30 AM & 6 PM
Cost: FREE
Scarecrow Contest benefitting PAALS (Partnership for Animals Athens/Limestone)
When : Scarecrow setup September 27-30 | Judging October 1st
Where : Isom's Orchard | 24012 US Highway 72 Athens, AL, United States, Alabama 35613
Join us every Wednesday 5-8pm April through October. No admission charge. You bring your friends – we supply The View! Watch the sun go down and enjoy stunning views of Huntsville and beautiful sunsets from the best view of Huntsville! VIP reserved tables can be purchased, and many tables are available with open seating. Ride…
Come early, grab dinner, and snag the best seat before the show starts! 🍔🎬
When: Wednesdays | 6 PM
Cost: FREE
Join on Thursdays (during the school year) for BRICK DAY for Home Schooled children. Take advantage of this opportunity to use LEGO® building as a way to teach building techniques, structure, logic, or any of a number of other things, or just to play! They will be adding a series of challenges to be used each day you come in. Simply pick one of the challenges and we will provide you with other needed items for that challenge. This will provide the participants with a learning experience and a new concept each time they come!
Cost: FREE
When: August 7 - May 22| 10:30AM-12PM
The Greene Street Market at Nativity is downtown Huntsville's producer-only, open-air market for fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers! It's where you go to meet farmers with gorgeous local produce, grass fed beef and pork, free range chickens and eggs; pick up freshly-prepared meals, gourmet popsicles, traditionally-made relishes, cheeses, preserves and breads. And, it's where local artisans offer their works!
Cost: FREE
When: July 3 - October 30| 3PM-6PM
Every first Thursday of each month from 5pm-7pm is Tea & Colouring at the Meadery.
The bar manager Kenna will be putting on a complimentary urn of tea, a nibble of some sort, and hosting an informal colouring party at the group table. Bring your own colouring books, or grab a pre-printed sheet. Pencils will be available for you to use. Join for some self care, relaxation and community at no charge!
* The Meadery is welcoming of families and maintains a strong all inclusive SAFE SPACE policy for all!
Cost: FREE
When: August 7 - December 4| 5PM-7PM
Biergarten is BACK for its 12th year at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Join the fun every Thursday (May 22 - Oct 23, 5-7:30 PM) for great pretzels and live music under the Saturn V! Entry is FREE! Purchase required for food and drinks.
When: Every Thursday May-October | 5 PM-7:30 PM
Cost: FREE entry, food extra charge
Don't miss this incredible evening with the Brass Band of Huntsville! When : October 2nd | 7PM Where : Trinity United Methodist Church (Sanctuary) Cost: FREE More information here!
The annual Boaz Harvest Festival offers an assortment of things to do in the downtown area the first Friday and Saturday in October. A cornhole tournament will offer up a little friendly competition, festival goers can admire the many vehicle displays in the car, truck, jeep and tractor show, shoppers can shop among the many arts and crafts vendors, there will be a children’s play area for the little ones’ enjoyment and food trucks will offer a variety of delicacies to please everyone’s appetite. In addition to the festivities, many of the shops located in the downtown area will have sidewalk sales and special offers.
When : October 3-4 | 8AM - 6PM
Where : Boaz, AL | Bartlett Avenue to Old Mill Park
Cost : FREE
The Pumpkin Patch is back again at MidCity District each weekend in October! Stock up on your fall decor by shopping with local farmer, Reed's Farmers Market!
🎃Pumpkins
🎃Mums
🎃Gourds
🎃Corn Stalks and more!
When : 10/3-5, 10/10-12, 10/17-19, 10/24-26, 10/31
Where : MidCity
Cost : Free entry
Get ready for an evening of family fun at Piper & Leaf's Lacey's Spring HQ (997 US-231)! packed with games, food, and plenty of good times for all ages.
When: First Fridays April- October
Cost: FREE
Take your family and friends to beautiful, historic Downtown Florence for an evening of fall fun! 🍁
✨ Highlights include:
🎃 The famous Pumpkin Drop at 7 PM
🛍️ Makers Market
🍔 Food trucks, kids’ bouncy houses & more
🎶 Live music from the MainStage
When : October 3rd | 5PM - 8PM
Where : Downtown Florence
Cost : Free
Experience the artistic talent of the Shoals in downtown Florence at First Fridays!
Cost: FREE
When: 1st Friday of the month, June 6-November 7 | 5:30 PM-9 PM
Don't miss B.I.N.G.O nights at Urban Cookhouse: Whitesburg every Friday! This is a family friendly event hosted by Brain Blast!
When: Fridays | starting at 6 PM
Cost: FREE (other than your meal)
All walking tours leave from Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights in September and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October. Walking tours are $13 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Reservations are required. All tours will begin promptly at the start time so be sure to show up early to find parking and check in. They all are approximately 1.5 hours long, all have completely different stories, all are equally wonderful. Don't ask them to choose the best, they love them all!
Cost: $8-$13
When: September 5 - October 31| 6PM-8PM
Owens Cross Roads School PTO, together with South Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation, invites YOU to a fun-filled Fall Festival!
🍂 What’s Happening?
Tons of Games & Prizes 🏆
Face Painting 🎨
Live DJ & Music 🎶
Photo Ops 📸
Exciting Silent Auction 🛍️
Classic Cake Walk 🍰
…and SO MUCH MORE!
When: October 3rd | 6PM - 8PM
Where : South Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Parking Lot
Cost : Free
Movies in the Park will feature a FREE fall-themed movie and other activities. Make sure to bring your own blanket and chairs. Food vendors and music will start at 5PM with the movie starting at sunset (approximately 6 PM).
Movie Lineup:
Oct 3: Inside Out 2
Oct 10: Soul
Oct 17: Adams Family
Oct 24: Wicked
Where : Big Spring Park West
Cost : Free
Short form improv comedy for the whole family!
When: Fridays | 7-9 PM
Cost: Adult $15 ($16.50 with fees) | Child/Student $10 ($11.50 with fees)
The annual Boaz Harvest Festival offers an assortment of things to do in the downtown area the first Friday and Saturday in October. A cornhole tournament will offer up a little friendly competition, festival goers can admire the many vehicle displays in the car, truck, jeep and tractor show, shoppers can shop among the many arts and crafts vendors, there will be a children’s play area for the little ones’ enjoyment and food trucks will offer a variety of delicacies to please everyone’s appetite. In addition to the festivities, many of the shops located in the downtown area will have sidewalk sales and special offers.
When : October 3-4 | 8AM - 6PM
Where : Boaz, AL | Bartlett Avenue to Old Mill Park
Cost : FREE
Show off your crafty side!
When: First Saturday of each month | 9 AM - 12 PM.
Join us for The Providence Market in Huntsville, AL! Discover local businesses and farmers with fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts. Enjoy live music and fun encounters with farm animals. It's a community event you won't want to miss!
Cost:FREE
When:June 14-December 6|9AM-2PM
Celebrate the season at the Rocket City Fall Festival & Market, one of Huntsville’s favorite family-friendly fall events! Hosted by University Pickers, this all-day outdoor festival brings together the best of autumn with shopping, games, food, and fun for all ages!
Festival Highlights Include:
🎃Inflatables and outdoor fun for kids
🍁Pumpkin painting and face painting
🪵Classic fall games and family activities
🎃 30+ outdoor local makers, artisans, and vintage finds
🍁Over 150 vendors inside University Pickers
🪵Food trucks serving delicious meals, snacks, and sweet treats
Whether you're hunting for handmade gifts, fall décor, or just looking to enjoy a day of fun with your family, the Rocket City Fall Festival & Market is the place to be! It’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while making lasting memories! Everyone is welcome—bring your kids, your friends, your neighbors, and your love of fall.🎃
Plan to spend the day at the Rocket City Fall Festival & Market—a can't-miss event in Huntsville this fall!🍁
Cost: FREE
When: October 4| 9AM-4PM
This year marks the 43rd festival! Bring your family and help them celebrate the beautiful downtown area and the start of fall! The festival will feature entertainment, performing arts, local businesses, arts and crafts, a children’s and teen area, food vendors, sponsor row, and showcases of our city in midtown Madison—plus much more! Come shop, learn, create, and enjoy a fun day with your family! A free shuttle service will run from Crosspointe Church and Madison City Stadium to the festival, along with assisted ride buses. You can also park at Madison City Stadium and walk a short distance to the entrance on Wise Street!
Cost: FREE
When: October 4| 9AM-4PM
This First Saturday in October will be packed with family-friendly fall fun you won’t want to miss. Pumpkin decorating, pie contest, vendor booths, petting zoo, costume contests, and so much more!
When: October 4th | 9AM - 4PM
Where : Main Street Fayetteville, TN
🌲🪵Join the Park Naturalist at the Sauty Pavilion to get crafty with natural materials!
📆 August 23 - October 18
⏰ 4PM & 10AM
📍 Bucks Pocket State Park
Cost: $5
When: August 23 - October 18| 4PM & 10AM
Autumn fun awaits at Huntsville Parks & Recreation's annual Fall for All. This free event features fall-themed activities like pumpkin bowling, flower planting, mechanical bull riding, food trucks, and more!
When : October 4th | 10AM - 1PM
Where : Big Spring Park
Cost : Free
Immunization clinic serviced by Walgreens to help keep our community healthy and safe.This event is open to ALL AGES, and no appointment is necessary!
When : October 4th | 10AM - 1PM
Where : Westview Church of Christ
Cost : Free
The Pumpkin Patch is back again at MidCity District each weekend in October! Stock up on your fall decor by shopping with local farmer, Reed's Farmers Market!
🎃Pumpkins
🎃Mums
🎃Gourds
🎃Corn Stalks and more!
When : 10/3-5, 10/10-12, 10/17-19, 10/24-26, 10/31
Where : MidCity
Cost : Free entry
Local author LeAnn Newsom, of Haven Farm, and her barnyard friends will be signing copies of her children’s books Francie Likes to Play and Francie Likes to Count. We will also have face painting!
When : October 4th | 11AM - 1PM
Where : Harrison Brothers
Cost : Free
Join CBA for their second annual Fall Festival Fundraiser! There will be a chili cook-off competition, vendors, a silent auction, and games created by CBA! Enjoy a taste of a variety of chilis (or a chili dog if you prefer) and vote for your favorite one, support local vendors, snag some deals with our silent auction, and play games for the whole family.
When : October 4th | 11AM - 2PM
Where : Calvary Baptist Academy
Cost : FREE
Support the Humane Society of Lincoln County with this fun event!
When : October 4th | 11AM - 2PM
Where : Downtown Fayetteville, TN
Cost : FREE ***Donation suggested
Around the world in…a day?!
Chart YOUR course with The Valley’s family-friendly, multicultural extravaganza – the ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF NORTH ALABAMA (iFest 2025)!
Cost: FREE
When: October 4| 11AM-4PM
✈️Ever wanted to launch a rocket that soars 10,000 feet into the sky? The Huntsville Area Rocketry Association (HARA) invites the public to an exciting open house at GigaParts! Come learn about the organization and discover how you can join in launching rockets of all sizes and shapes. All ages welcome!
What You'll Experience:
EXPERT-LED EXHIBITS & DEMONSTRATIONS
Low Power Rockets - Perfect starting point for beginners and young rocketeers
High Power Rockets - Experience the power of advanced rocketry systems
Competition Rockets - Learn about the American Rocketry Challenge and other competitions we support
Unique Rocket Displays - See various types of rockets, including some strange and unusual designs
Electronics Systems - Discover altimeters, dual deploy timers, and advanced rocket electronics
Propulsion Systems - Information on hybrid and solid propellent motors used in modern rocketry
Cost: FREE
When: October 4| 11AM-4PM
Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether made-by-hand, second-hand or made by the earth.
When: Saturdays through October 25 | 11 AM-4:15 PM
Cost: FREE
🔭🌕 The Huntsville International Observe the Moon Night will be taking place on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, near NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. NASA’s Planetary Missions Program office has hosted this free event celebrating our Moon and the science behind it for over a decade, and looks forward to welcoming everyone back to the Davidson Center. ☄️🎶 This free event features hands-on STEM activities, telescope viewing from the Von Braun Astronomical Society, a live DJ, face painting, talks from NASA experts, a photo booth, a science stage show, and much more!
Cost: FREE
When: October 4| 5:30PM-8PM