Magic on the Mercury & Chase
North Alabama Railroad Museum 694 Chase Rd NE, Huntsville, AL, United StatesJoin the North Alabama Railroad Museum for a magical day on the rails!
When: July 26 & August 2 | 9:30 AM
Cost: $0-15
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Join the North Alabama Railroad Museum for a magical day on the rails!
When: July 26 & August 2 | 9:30 AM
Cost: $0-15
Free school supplies for all ages, back packs included while supplies last! Hotdogs, popcorn, and ice-cream!!
Cost: FREE
When: August 2| 10AM-12PM
🌟Welcome to the A&C Pickleball Classic! A Day of Fun, Competition, and Purpose Get ready to rally for a cause at the A&C Pickleball Classic!
📆 August 2nd
⏰10:00 AM
📍Huntsville, AL Sandra Moon Community Center
🎾 Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love a good time, this fun-filled tournament is your chance to serve up some good on and off the court.
🩷This event benefits Kids to Love, supporting children in foster care.
💵 $30 per person or a backpack full of school supplies — helping students start the school year strong.
🎒 School Supplies Wishlist:
Pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, binders, highlighters, glue sticks, crayons, markers, colored pencils, index cards, calculators, rulers
✨ NOWINCLUDED is proud to sponsor this impactful event. By registering, you're not just joining a tournament — you're joining a movement. You’ll become part of the NOWINCLUDED community, where connection, culture, and community health come together to create real change!
Cost: $30
When: August 2| 10AM-4PM
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 to be missed! Butterfly Releases take place throughout the summer, and each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Cost:$8-$27
When June 21-September 13|10AM-10:30AM
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 to be missed! Butterfly Releases take place throughout the summer, and each program lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Cost:$8-$27
When June 21-September 13|10AM-10:30AM
Get ready for the new school year! Families are invited to a Back-to-School Giveaway where students can receive free school supplies, backpacks, and more—while supplies last!
This is their way of showing love and support to students and parents as they prepare for a successful year ahead!
Cost: FREE
When: August 2| 11AM-1PM
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
✏️🎒Join on August 2nd, from 2PM-4PM, for our Back to School event featuring "Story Time" with local author Kelly Mize!
🥅🍪They'll have outside games, a scavenger hunt, coloring pages, cookies, and lemonade! So come
have fun, meet Kelly, and get your books signed!
Cost: FREE
When: August 2| 2PM-4PM
Come join the Back to School Bash Saturday, August 2nd from 4-7 p.m. They'll have school supplies you can shop for free as well as food and fun for the kids! No pre-registration is required, but the child must be present in order to shop!
Cost: FREE
When: August 2| 4PM-7PM
🫧BUBBLES AND BOUNCE🫧
AIM Academy of Meridianville is excited to host a Back to School Bash!
Join for an evening of fun and excitement all while checking out all our program has to offer the Meridianville community!
🖍️What you can expect:
-Bounce house obstacle course
-Bubbles and Chalk
-JT Wing Shack
-Honey Dip Ice Cream
-Giveaways!!
📆When:
Saturday, August 2nd from 5-7pm
📍Where:
AIM Academy of Meridianville
They hope you will join them and learn more about the program! This event is open to the whole community including current, perspective, and curious families!
Cost: FREE
When: August 2| 5PM-7PM
The Trash Pandas are turning back the clock WAY back for Dinosaur Weekend at Toyota Field! Get ready for two nights of prehistoric fun packed with singing, dancing, and larger-than-life dinos that the whole family will love.
When: August 2 @ 6:35 PM | August 3 @ 2:35 PM
Cost: start at $8
Experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare like never before—outdoors and under the summer stars at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Amphitheatre. Shakespeare in the Garden is a captivating evening of live performance set against the lush beauty of the Garden, where nature and theater come together.
Cost:$25-$35
When:July 25-August 9| 7:30PM-9PM
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
Mark your calendar for the Hogan Ys annual Back to School Bash coming up Sunday, August 3 from 1-3 pm. Enjoy the outdoor pool, food trucks, fun and games and a water slide! This is a FREE family event and open to the community.
Cost: FREE
When: August 3| 1PM-3PM
The Trash Pandas are turning back the clock WAY back for Dinosaur Weekend at Toyota Field! Get ready for two nights of prehistoric fun packed with singing, dancing, and larger-than-life dinos that the whole family will love.
When: August 2 @ 6:35 PM | August 3 @ 2:35 PM
Cost: start at $8
Join fellow car enthusiasts from across the Southeast for the Rocket City Octane Auto Show – an exciting, family-friendly event featuring an incredible lineup of vehicles, fun activities, and interactive experiences for all ages!
When: August 9 | 10 AM-4:30 PM
Cost: $15/person | ages 12 and under are FREE
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
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.
This year marks a special milestone as the beloved Huntsville summer tradition celebrates its 20th anniversary of bringing free, live music to the heart of downtown. For 10 consecutive Monday evenings from June 2- August 4, Big Spring Park will come alive from 6:30- 8:30 pm, showcasing local musical acts. This family-friendly event invites concertgoers to bring their own seating and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and leashed pets are welcome to join in the fun.
Cost:FREE
When:June 2-August 4| 6:30PM-8:30PM
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
Now that school is back in session, Flow is excited to announce our Homeschool Jump offering! Starting next Tuesday, September 3rd, they will offer a 3 hour homeschool jump for just $10 per jumper or $25 for the whole family! This event will happen just once a month on the first Tuesday of every month,…
🌴 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
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
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
🌴 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
Grisham Pavilion at Huntsville Botanical Garden Free to stop and shop! Join us for a seasonal, open-air shopping experience featuring local vendors, handmade goods, and grown products. The Market at the Garden takes place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on select Wednesdays throughout the summer and early fall.
No Garden admission required! The Market is held at the charming Grisham Pavilion, just through the Garden gates and next to the Dogwood Parking Lot.
Cost: FREE
When: July 9 - September 17|5PM-7PM
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…
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
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
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
Save the dates 2025 Homeschool Skate! Be sure and add to your calendar and tell your friends! They can't wait to see you there!
Cost: $8
When: August 8-December 12| 1PM-4PM
Join for a warm, welcoming evening of creativity and community! The Chadwick Foundation, Lizzie’s Coffee Place, and The Rose Market are coming together to host Coffee, Candles & Connection, a hands-on candle-making experience where all ages and abilities are invited to participate.
📅 Date: Friday, August 8
🕓 Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Lizzie’s Coffee Place
🌿 What’s Included with Your RSVP:
🕯️One custom candle you’ll create during the event
☕️One beverage of your choice from Lizzie’s Coffee Place
✨ Important Details:
RSVP is required for each guest to guarantee your spot and materials—space and seating are limited.
Walk-in guests are welcome to stop by; however, due to limited quantities of candle-making supplies, participation cannot be guaranteed without an RSVP.
Walk-ins who choose to join the class will be subject to on-site payment for candle-making, candles purchased, and any coffee, drinks, or snacks.
Cost: $25
When: August 8| 4PM-8PM
Will update details as they get closer, but wanted to get this on the calendars!
📆FRIDAY AUG 8th
📍 DOWNTOWN HUNTSVILLE (Washington Street)
⏰ 5:00PM-8:00PM
🛠️SHUTTING DOWN THE STREET FOR THE CRUISE-IN
💵FREE EVENT
This is going to be fantastic! Plenty of food and drink options, closed streets, and local small business support. WE ARE EXCITED!!!
Cost: FREE
When: August 8| 5PM-8PM
Experience the joy of traditional contra dancing at Piper & Leaf's Barn Dance! Join in on 2nd Fridays all summer for an unforgettable evening of music, lively dancing, and community fun in their rustic Pole Barn at the Lacey's Spring HQ! Contra dance is a social folk dance with roots in English and French country dancing. It's all about community, connection, and easy-to-learn steps guided by a live caller. You'll dance with a partner and a whole line of other dancers, making it a super interactive and fun experience. No experience is needed – the caller will teach you everything you need to know!
What's Included:
Live Caller & Music | Beginner-Friendly: Absolutely no experience required | Charming Barn Atmosphere: Dance the night away in our authentic Pole Barn | Piper & Leaf Goodies: Refreshing teas, coffee, and treats available for purchase | Ice Cold Treats Available 6 PM - 9 PM | Free Filtered Iced Water
Cost: FREE
When: July 11 - October 10|5:30PM-8PM
Mark your calendars! 2nd Fridays are back and more fun than ever! Get ready to dance, shop, eat, and celebrate all summer long with THREE themed nights you won’t want to miss! Red, White, & Boots, Christmas in July, Friday Night Fever!
Cost:FREE
When:June 13-August 8|5:30PM-8:30PM
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)
🚜💨 Rev your engines—it's time to PULL! 💨🚜
Get ready for one of the loudest, rowdiest, and most adrenaline- two packed nights in August!
🔥 TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
📅 Friday, August 8th & Saturday, August 9th
🕖 Start Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Lexington Motorsports Park, Lexington, AL
Watch raw horsepower and steel battle it out as powerful machines dig deep and drag heavy loads down the track! From souped-up pickups to thunderous tractors, this is the kind of action you don’t want to miss!
🎟️ Admission Adult $15, 6-12 $10, 5 & Under Free
👨👩👧👦 Fun for the whole family!
🏁 See you at the Track!!!
Cost: $10-$15
When: August 8 & 9| 6PM-9PM
Every second Friday from May through October, the Downtown Square comes alive with over 40 local artisan vendors, live music, and a lively DJ transition filling the Square with energy.
When: Every second Friday, May–October | 6 – 10 PM
Cost: FREE
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
Experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare like never before—outdoors and under the summer stars at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Amphitheatre. Shakespeare in the Garden is a captivating evening of live performance set against the lush beauty of the Garden, where nature and theater come together.
Cost:$25-$35
When:July 25-August 9| 7:30PM-9PM
The 2025 Scottsboro Dragon Boat Race and Festival is a premier sporting event drawing participants and attendees from throughout the region for a day of exciting, friendly competition in an atmosphere fueled with community spirit. Spectators gather at Goose Pond Colony and Resort to cheer on their favorite teams who board 46-feet long traditional Hong Kong-style dragon boats for a race along Lake Guntersville. Each team consists of 22 people, with a drummer at the front, 20 seated rowers and a steerer in the back. Dragon boat racing originated more than 2,300 years ago and creates a spectacle like no other with colorful boats, drumming rhythms and unique paddling stroke!
Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 8AM-4PM
They're bringing together the best in wellness for a fun, high-energy community event — and they want YOU to be part of it!
📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Rocket City Pickleball Club
Cost: FREE
When: August 9|8:30AM-1PM
All ages and experience levels are welcome. Help us have a #LitterFreeHSV!
When: August 9 | 9am-11am
Cost: FREE
Where: Jim Merak Park - 3317 Clopton Street SW
Join us for the Providence Market's Annual Back-to-School Event, where we come together as a community to support students and families in need! This event is not only an opportunity to donate school supplies but also a fun, vibrant gathering with local vendors, artisans, bakers, and more. Enjoy shopping for unique, handmade items and delicious treats while supporting small businesses!
Cost:FREE
When:August 9|9AM-2PM
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
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
Join for an empowering seminar focused on mental health, emotional wellness, and practical tools for daily life! Whether you’re seeking support, resources, or simply a safe space to learn and connect! All are welcome!
Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 10AM-12PM
🚀 The Alabama Science Festival is headed to STEM DAY at Sparkman High School! 🧪🔬
Join Saturday, August 9th for an exciting day of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences for K–12 students. With food trucks, free parking, and over 40 awesome exhibitors, you don’t want to miss this!
📍 Sparkman High School
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
🎉 Free Admission
Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 10AM-2PM
The 5th Annual Rocket City Octane Auto Show presented by Horsepower Therapy - North Alabama’s premier INDOOR auto show bringing car enthusiasts from across the southeast together for a family-friendly event! Trophies will be awarded, and guests can enjoy interactive activities for kids and adults!
Cost: $15
When: August 9|10AM-4:30PM
Create a seascape using watercolor and pastel inspired by Sea to Shining Sea: A Celebration of America’s Waterways exhibition. Engaging and interactive art-making activities for families! Spark your creativity and imagination! Make and take home a fantastic work of art! Don’t miss this chance to explore your artistic side!
Cost:FREE
When:August 9|11AM-1PM
Daco Auffenorde will be at Harrison Brothers August 9th, from 11PM-1PM, signing her books! Daco is an award-winning author of thrillers and suspense. Her thriller The Forgotten Girl was awarded the “2023 Book of the Year” in the Best Thriller Book Awards. What’s more, Cover Your Tracks was awarded the “Best of 2020 Thriller Suspense” by Suspense Magazine and the “2021 Action Thriller of the Year” with Best Thriller Book Awards. Daco loves to pen fast-paced stories that keep you glued to the edge of your seat, guessing what will happen next. She's a storyteller who was raised in the heart of the south. where tradition meets creativity. Daco JUST released her latest thriller, The Medici Curse, so come meet her in person and get your books signed!
Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 11PM-1PM
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
Back-to-School Bash!
HUGE GIVEAWAYS – HUGE FUN
📆Saturday, August 9th| 2–4 PM
📍Parkway Place Mall
💵FREE and open to the public!
🎨Crafts
🍔Food
🎸Music & Entertainment
💰 Spin to Win $50 gift cards to Hibbett Sports
🎒 We will reveal the 5 winners of our curated backpacks, valued at $300 each
✨ PLUS, one lucky attendee will win a GRAND PRIZE $250 gift card to Hibbett Sports
The perfect way to celebrate the first week of school!
Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 2PM-4PM
Musicology School of Music would love to have you at their back-to-school event! A fun-filled evening followed by hotdogs and drinks, performances by the rock band classes, and an instrument exploration zone!
Cost: FREE
When: August 9|2PM-5PM
To celebrate National Health Center Week Thrive Alabama, HAPPI Health, Central North Alabama Health Services, Inc. are hosting the Community Fun Wellness Block Party!🎊
🎟️Free Admission!
🥪Food
🎉Fun
🩺🧩🥇 Health - Play games, win prizes, enjoy refreshments, listen to music, visit fellow non-profit vendors, get information, receive health screenings!
Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 5PM-7PM
🚜💨 Rev your engines—it's time to PULL! 💨🚜
Get ready for one of the loudest, rowdiest, and most adrenaline- two packed nights in August!
🔥 TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
📅 Friday, August 8th & Saturday, August 9th
🕖 Start Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Lexington Motorsports Park, Lexington, AL
Watch raw horsepower and steel battle it out as powerful machines dig deep and drag heavy loads down the track! From souped-up pickups to thunderous tractors, this is the kind of action you don’t want to miss!
🎟️ Admission Adult $15, 6-12 $10, 5 & Under Free
👨👩👧👦 Fun for the whole family!
🏁 See you at the Track!!!
Cost: $10-$15
When: August 8 & 9| 6PM-9PM
SAVE THE DATE for the 7th Annual Bull-A-Rama, Bulls & Barrels at 7:00pm CT in New Hope, AL!
⭐️ LOCATION CHANGE: New Hope Saddle Club Arena ⭐️
Bull Riding
Barrel Racing
Live music
Vendors
Food Trucks
Bring your friends and family for a great night of fun! Can’t wait to see you there!
Cost: FREE
When: August 9| 7PM-10PM
Experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare like never before—outdoors and under the summer stars at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Amphitheatre. Shakespeare in the Garden is a captivating evening of live performance set against the lush beauty of the Garden, where nature and theater come together.
Cost:$25-$35
When:July 25-August 9| 7:30PM-9PM
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
Hey Women, they see you. Culture puts so many expectations on women and often these can lead to competition and comparison. But they believe that God wants more for us—He delights in seeing His daughters grow, connect, and do life together! So, you’re invited to join for a joyful afternoon where women of all ages can gather, enjoy great food, and be encouraged in faith and community. This is your chance to meet new friends, hear inspiring stories, and discover ways to grow spiritually and get involved in Life Groups. This is a time for you to relax, leave behind the to-do list, and have fun. Whether you’re single or married, have kids or not, you belong here, and they can’t wait to meet you! They'll save you a seat.
✨ KidsCare is available for children up to 5th grade with registration by July 28.
Cost: $15, includes lunch
When: August 10| 11:30AM-1:30PM
Children and their families can explore the Cook Museum at their own pace with additional sensory-based activities available in the Exhibits. For this event, the Museum aims to provide a relaxed environment for individuals with autism and other sensory or communication needs. Sounds will be lowered, crowds will be limited, and a designated quiet room will be available.
Cost:$15-$20
When:June 22-August 10| 12PM-5PM
Many kids feel more at ease reading to a dog who is there to listen. You can sign up for a fifteen minute session with a trained therapy dog from Therapy Partners, Inc. Please bring a book to read or come early and choose a book. A grown up must stay in the room during the reading session. Registration is required!
Cost: FREE
When: August 10| 2PM-3:30PM
Join for The BOLD Market, a dynamic community celebration hosted by BOLD Huntsville and Huntsville Black-owned Businesses, dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black-owned businesses in Huntsville and beyond during Black Business Month! Held at the iconic Orion Amphitheater, this high-energy outdoor event will feature a curated marketplace of Black entrepreneurs, creators, and service providers across industries—from fashion and food to wellness, technology, and more. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, networking opportunities, and a vibrant atmosphere of connection and celebration.
Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or supporter of Black excellence, this is a can't-miss event to connect, grow, and celebrate!
Cost: FREE
When: August 10| 2PM-6PM
Join us for a Sunday afternoon full of fun, snacks and fellowship! We will be holding 3 of these FREE events throughout the summer! Free food, outdoor games, bounce houses, and more!
Cost:FREE
When:June 29-August 10|5PM-7PM
Free event for the whole family! Join Madison Methodist Church for our Third Summer Sunday on August 10th from 5 - 7PM for inflatables and a cookout! Check out the photos from our first event in the Event discussion! This is an evening of family fun in the heart of Madison! They're bringing the community together with:
🌭 Free food - grilled hot dogs!!!
🧩 Outdoor games & activities
☔️ Rain? No worries, we'll move inside!
🤸🏼♀️ Bounce houses
✅ Fun for all ages!
Cost: FREE
When: August 10| 5PM-7PM
Kids Tickets Just $5 All Summer Long! Looking for the perfect family outing this summer? Huntsville City FC has you covered with $5 kids tickets for all home matches! As part of our Countdown to Kick offer, open to all fans 12 and under, making it easier than ever to bring the whole crew out to Wicks Family Field.From corn hole and sidewalk chalk to our kick wall and open spaces to roam, there’s plenty to keep kids entertained while you sit back and relax! Whether it's your first match or your fifth, there's never been a better time to make some summer memories under the lights!
Cost:$5
When:June 20-August 17|7PM-9PM
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
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.
ATC is ultra excited to host our first Scholastic Book Fair! Discover a wide selection of engaging books across all genres, perfect for inspiring young minds and fostering a love of reading. This Book Fair will be held at the ATC Studio from August 11th to 15th with specific shopping times announced prior to the fair, as well as some special events to help accentuate the week. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to expand your child's library and support their learning journey, just in time for the start of school.
Cost:FREE
When:August 11-15| 11AM-5PM
All ages can join us for popcorn and Kool-Aid for a monthly movie! Please bring a pillow and blanket. Can you guess which movie we are showing? When: Jan 13th | 3:30PM - Second Monday of Every Month Where: Boaz Public Library For more information and updates, checkout their Facebook event.
🎉 Monday Night Fun at Chick-fil-A Whitesburg Drive 🎨🎈 Exciting things are happening on Monday nights! Bring the family and enjoy FREE fun for the kids: 🎈 Balloon Artist Kicking off Monday, January 13th Returning every other Monday night 🎨 Face Painting Starting Monday, January 20th Returning every other Monday night Don't miss out on…
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
🍊🍀Join Athens library in exploring foraging! How do you start foraging? What is it? How do you manage it? Join them in learning all things foraging! Open to the public, for all to join!
Cost: FREE
When: August 12| 11AM-12PM
Chuck E Cheese Homeschool Play Day On 2nd Tuesday of every month, join for Homeschool Play Day! From open-4pm Score 90-minutes of All You Can Play Checkout their website for more information: Homeschool Play Days | Homeschool Groups | Chuck E. Cheese (chuckecheese.com)
ATC is ultra excited to host our first Scholastic Book Fair! Discover a wide selection of engaging books across all genres, perfect for inspiring young minds and fostering a love of reading. This Book Fair will be held at the ATC Studio from August 11th to 15th with specific shopping times announced prior to the fair, as well as some special events to help accentuate the week. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to expand your child's library and support their learning journey, just in time for the start of school.
Cost:FREE
When:August 11-15| 11AM-5PM
🌴 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
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