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Niña & Pinta Replica Ships: Guntersville City Harbor

Guntersville City Harbor 39 Paddle Wheel Drive, Guntersville, AL, United States

The Nina & Pinta replica Ships starting June 23rd 2025, will be open for scheduled guided tours only Monday through Friday with groups of 15 or more. Ships will be open for Self-guided walk aboard tours Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm at Guntersville City Harbor, 29 Paddle Wheel dr. in Guntersville, AL until October 19th 2025. The Niña was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called her "the most historically accurate Replica of Columbus’ Ship ever built." Many historians call the “Caravel” the Space Shuttle of the 15th Century. Today, both Ships tour together as a dockside “floating museum” for the purpose of educating the Public and school Children on the “Caravel”, a versatile Portuguese Ship used by Columbus and many early explorers during the “Age of Exploration”!

Cost: $8-$10
When: June 23 - October 19| 11AM-5PM

$8 – $10

Open Family Swim

Goldfish Swim School Madison 7696 HWY 72 West Suite #110, Madison, AL, United States

🌴 Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School 🌊
FREE for Members | $5 per swimmer / $15 max per family for Non-Members
Non-members, please arrive early to sign waivers.
Must RSVP!
Looking for the perfect way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're working on swim skills, enjoying family time, or just looking to splash around—Family Swim is the place to be! 💦
🧡 Why families love Family Swim:
✅ Teach water safety in a safe, playful environment
✅ Watch your swimmer show off their skills (or join the fun!)
✅ Burn off energy in the most fun way possible
✅ Gauge if your child is ready for swim lessons
✅ Build your child’s comfort and confidence—with you by their side
✨ Take the plunge in our shiver-free, 90° tropical pool
🛟 Lifeguards on duty & life vests available for added safety
🏖️ A great way to explore our warm, welcoming swim school if you're not yet a member!
📍Serving Madison, Harvest, Huntsville & surrounding areas
Safety Reminder: For children who cannot swim independently, we require one adult in the water per child.
Come swim, laugh, and make memories together—can’t wait to see you at the pool! 💛

Cost: $5-$15
When: June 25 - August 13|12:15PM-1:15PM

$5 – $15

ABCs of Blues, Jazz Before & Beyond with Kimble Funchess! ( Florence )

Mt.Moriah P.B. Church 818 West Irvine St, Florence, United States

For children of all ages - the young, and the young at heart! Come and learn how instruments work together to make beautiful music with the Kimble Funchess Band! Kimble Funchess combines his experience in music and teaching to make the perfect ABC instructor!

Cost: FREE
When: July 22| 1:30PM-3PM

Free

TRASHy Art Tuesday at Triana Public Library

Triana Public Library 357 Record Street, Madison, AL, United States

Every Tuesday this summer they are learning to make art out of trash! This week they will be doing paper bag junk journals!
July 22 - T-shirt bags (bring a t-shirt to cut up and turn into a bag!)

Cost: FREE
When: July 15 & 22| 2PM-3PM

Free

Farmers Market (Athens)

Doug Gates Park 409 W. Green St, Athens, United States

The Athens Farmers Market encourages all of our local patrons to shop and eat quality fresh produce at an updated pavilion in downtown Athens!

Cost: FREE
When: June 24-August 26|3PM-6PM

Free

Magic Tree House Book Club ( New Hope )

New Hope Library 5398 Main Drive Suite A, New Hope, United States

They will discuss Tonight on the Titanic and have book related activities. This book club is perfect for beginning chapter book readers! They will meet the first and third Tuesdays each month at the New Hope Public Library!

Cost: FREE
When: July 22| 4PM-5PM

Free

Summer Luau Kids Night

Zaxbys 2181 Winchester Rd Ne, Huntsville, United States

Bring your kiddos on July 22, from 5-7p.m. to enjoy family fun, including a Face Painter, crafts, $1.99 Kids Meals w/ adult meal purchase. At the event, you will also be able to enter to win 5 passes to the Huntsville Botanical Garden!

Cost: $2-$15
When: July 22|5PM-7PM

$2 – $15

Special Needs Night at Kiddie Carnival ( Athens )

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival E Forrest St & S Beaty St, Athens, AL, United States

Happening July 22nd! We can't wait to see you for a special night at the Kiddie Carnival. Each ride is one 50 cent ticket, with Free admission to the Kiddie Carnival. Concessions: hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken fries, coke Products, french fries, funnel cakes, popcorn, sno – cones, bottled water, and more! Rides: Rides are best suited for children 2-10 years old, but younger children do ride. NO ADULT RIDERS ON RIDES except standing beside child on carousel. Rides are kid size rides, not Midway carnival size rides. Cash Only! Must RSVP

Cost: FREE
When: July 22| 6PM-8PM

Free

Back to School Block Party at The Village Green in Clift Farms!

Clift Farm Green Space 300 Clift Home Place Drive, Madison, AL, United States

🌞 🥲 This summer is flying by, and school will be starting soon! 🏫 📅 They want to kick-off the new school year by having a "Back to School Block Party"🎉, a free event, at the Village Green in Clift Farms, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm!
➡️ Bring a blanket or folding chairs to enjoy:
-inflatables! 🏰
-facepainting! 🎨
-balloon artist! 🎈
-Chick-fil-A cow visit! 🐄🐄
Available for purchase:
-Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwiches and Drinks
-Kona Ice
Come out and enjoy some special time with family and friends before school starts! ❤️ They will see you there!🚗

Cost: FREE
When: July 22| 6PM-8PM

Free

Firefly Garden Hike at Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL, United States

Join for a special guided hike featuring the amazing fireflies that call the Garden home! These intriguing insects are most active as the sun is setting and it starts to get dark. You’ll learn about their life cycle and how you can create a habitat for them in your own backyard.

Cost:$15-$80
When:June 17-July 22| 6:45PM-9PM

$15 – $80

Riveting Reptile Day!

Hays Nature Preserve 7153 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL, United States

Learn all about reptiles and enjoy some kid friendly activities at the Riveting Reptile Day on Wednesday, July 23 from 9am-11am at the Hays Nature Preserve natural playground. Drop in for free educational activities and a craft, plus see some live reptiles too! All ages are invited!

Cost: FREE
When: July 23| 9AM-11AM

Free

Discovering Mars: Robot Explorers

US Space and Rocket Center One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

Discovering Mars: Robot Explorers is now open with full-scale models of the Mars Sojourner, Mars Exploration and Curiosity rovers along with the InSight Mars Lander, and the Ingenuity helicopter. Each of these vehicles in this interactive exhibit represents the kinds of robotic technologies that have explored the Martian surface, providing valuable insight on our solar system neighbor - Mars.

Cost: $20-$30
When: June 28 - August 29| 9AM-5PM

$20 – $30