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Helping families with the 2026–2027 application process.
When & Where :
February 19th | 3:30PM - 4:30PM | North Huntsville Public Library Community Room 132
February 25th | 3:30PM - 4:30PM | South Huntsville Public Library South Huntsville Classroom
Cost : Free
Step into the wild with Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for an interactive morning of discovery. Young naturalists will learn how to spot signs of wildlife such as tracks, nests, and other fascinating clues, and identify some of the amazing animals that call Northwest Alabama home.
When : Varies | 10AM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : $5
The NANNY Nest Circle brings the village to you with free, virtual gatherings for community, connection, and support.
When : February 12th | 11AM
Where : Hosted virtually on Google Meet
Cost : FREE
SKYWARN is the National Weather Service (NWS) program of trained volunteer weather spotters. Storm spotters come from many walks of life, including fire fighters, law enforcement, and amateur radio operators. SKYWARN spotters coordinate with local emergency management officials and send reports of weather based phenomena to the NWS.
When : February 26th | 6PM
Where : Limestone County EMA
Cost : FREE
The purpose of this fair is simple: to help families learn what is available to them in our community.
When : February 28th | 10AM - 2PM
Where : Madison Community Center
Cost : FREE
This interactive trivia experience brings together veterans, families, friends, and neighbors of all ages for an afternoon of learning, laughter, and friendly competition. Teams will test their knowledge of Black History in a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed to encourage curiosity, conversation, and connection across generations.
When : February 28th | 12PM - 4PM
Where : Gentry Isom VFW Post 2702
Cost : FREE
Meet the Park Naturalist. Ask questions! Learn about Joe Wheeler State Park including what to do, what creatures live in the park or seasonally visit the park, and how to best enjoy your time.
When : Varies
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : FREE
Need Help Dealing with Grief? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
When : January 25 - April 19th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : Grace Lutheran Church (come to main entrance)
Cost : $20/scholarships available
In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting, do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced & printed excerpt of their writing.
When : Monday's | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Public Library
Cost : FREE
Meet the teachers, see the facility, and ask any questions you may have about the Co-Op!
When : March 3rd | 5PM
Where : The Well Huntsville
Cost : FREE
SKYWARN is the National Weather Service (NWS) program of trained volunteer weather spotters. Storm spotters come from many walks of life, including fire fighters, law enforcement, and amateur radio operators. SKYWARN spotters coordinate with local emergency management officials and send reports of weather based phenomena to the NWS.
When : March 3rd | 6PM
Where : Oak Ridge Fire Department #2
Cost : FREE
A playful preschool series where each month explores a new color through hands-on activities, snacks, stories, and nature or farm-inspired fun.
When : March 5th | 10AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $5
SKYWARN is the National Weather Service (NWS) program of trained volunteer weather spotters. Storm spotters come from many walks of life, including fire fighters, law enforcement, and amateur radio operators. SKYWARN spotters coordinate with local emergency management officials and send reports of weather based phenomena to the NWS.
When : March 5th | 6PM
Where : Lincoln County EMA
Cost : FREE
A crochet class is for ages 8-18. All skill levels are welcome, lessons are provided as needed.
When : 1st & 3rd Friday | 3PM - 4PM
Where : Arab Public Library
Cost : FREE
Loons, pelicans, ducks – oh my! Joe Wheeler State Park is a birder’s paradise during the winter! Migrating through or staying put, these birds feast upon the plentiful source of fish that inhabit the Tennessee River to get some extra energy. Join the Park Naturalist as they lead you around to the best birding spots in the park!
When : March 7th, April 11th | 8AM - 10AM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : $5
Get up close with nature’s coolest critters! Meet arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, aves, & more! Explore the science behind their amazing features in this interactive class.
When : March 7th | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $10
A community-based birth education offering designed to help expectant parents feel confident, informed, and supported through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
When : February 7th | 2PM - 4:30PM
Where : Orion Amp
Cost : FREE
Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger program is a state-wide initiative to get students learning about and excited to protect our outdoor spaces.
When : March 8th, April 11th, May 24th | 1PM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : FREE
Need Help Dealing with Grief? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
When : January 25 - April 19th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : Grace Lutheran Church (come to main entrance)
Cost : $20/scholarships available
In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting, do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced & printed excerpt of their writing.
When : Monday's | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Public Library
Cost : FREE
Spring is coming alive! Students will study seasonal plant changes, learn about plant life cycles, and identify early signs of spring around the garden. We’ll plant spring seeds and start a garden observation journal.
When : March 10th & 11th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $15 - $20
Spring is coming alive! Students will study seasonal plant changes, learn about plant life cycles, and identify early signs of spring around the garden. We’ll plant spring seeds and start a garden observation journal.
When : March 10th & 11th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $15 - $20
Step into the wild with Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for an interactive morning of discovery. Young naturalists will learn how to spot signs of wildlife such as tracks, nests, and other fascinating clues, and identify some of the amazing animals that call Northwest Alabama home.
When : Varies | 10AM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : $5
Explore the barnyard world of Wilbur, Charlotte, and their friends as you hear the story come to life with games, activities, and live animal encounters.
When : March 13th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
Think like an agricultural engineer to tackle hands-on design challenges and creative problem-solving inspired by real-life farm needs.
When : March 13 | 12PM - 2PM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
A new community chat in Owens Cross Roads!
When : March 13th, April 10th, May 8th | 6PM - 9PM
Where : Starbucks (Across from Publix)
Cost : FREE
Designed for performers of all levels, this workshop focuses on using tumbling as a storytelling element. Students will learn safe techniques for falls, rolls, and acrobatic movement while discovering how physicality can elevate scenes, transitions, and ensemble work. Ideal for musical theatre, physical comedy, and movement heavy role seekers.
When : March 14th | 1PM - 2:30PM
Where : Around the Curtain Community Children's Theatre
Cost : $25
Meet the Park Naturalist. Ask questions! Learn about Joe Wheeler State Park including what to do, what creatures live in the park or seasonally visit the park, and how to best enjoy your time.
When : Varies
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : FREE
Need Help Dealing with Grief? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
When : January 25 - April 19th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : Grace Lutheran Church (come to main entrance)
Cost : $20/scholarships available
A Jellyfish Tank Feeding during Spring Break! Be sure to bring any questions you may have for a brief Q&A time with Animal Care following the feed.
When : March 16th, March 30th | 11AM
Where : Cook Museum
Cost : FREE (with General Admission)
In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting, do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced & printed excerpt of their writing.
When : Monday's | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Public Library
Cost : FREE
Join the fun in these wonderfully engaging and interactive classes that have the smallest in mind! In each class (choose 4 dates), children will learn about a different theme by listening to a story and participating in theme-inspired hands-on activities.
When : January 14, February 11, March 18, & April 8 | 9:15AM and 10:30AM & January 15, February 12, March 19, & April 9 | 9:15 am
Where : Cook Museum of Natural Science
Cost : $48 (+ tax) for 1 child & 1 adult (all four classes)
Join the fun in these wonderfully engaging and interactive classes that have the smallest in mind! In each class (choose 4 dates), children will learn about a different theme by listening to a story and participating in theme-inspired hands-on activities.
When : January 14, February 11, March 18, & April 8 | 9:15AM and 10:30AM & January 15, February 12, March 19, & April 9 | 9:15 am
Where : Cook Museum of Natural Science
Cost : $48 (+ tax) for 1 child & 1 adult (all four classes)
The New Family Circle is a welcoming space for new and expecting parents, as well as caregivers of babies under one year. It’s a place to connect with others, share experiences, and find resources and support for the changes that come with welcoming a baby.
When : Third Thursday of the month
Where : Grow Our Village
Cost : Free
During this high-energy, educational presentation, expert handlers will introduce you to the remarkable adaptations, instincts, and personalities of hawks, owls, falcons, and other native raptors. Watch these powerful birds demonstrate their natural behaviors and breathtaking flight skills up close—an experience designed to delight all ages and inspire a deeper connection to the wildlife that calls Alabama home.
When : March 19th | 11AM & 1PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $8 - $20
During this high-energy, educational presentation, expert handlers will introduce you to the remarkable adaptations, instincts, and personalities of hawks, owls, falcons, and other native raptors. Watch these powerful birds demonstrate their natural behaviors and breathtaking flight skills up close—an experience designed to delight all ages and inspire a deeper connection to the wildlife that calls Alabama home.
When : March 19th | 11AM & 1PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $8 - $20
An Oceans Tank Feeding for the fish during Spring Break with a Q&A afterwards!
When : March 19, April 2 | 1:30PM
Where : Cook Museum
Cost : Free with General Admission
A 20-minute presentation with some of the Museum’s Live Animal Ambassadors. The animals included will depend on availability, but could be a chuckwalla, an eastern indigo snake, a blue-tongued skink, a rose hair tarantula, or one of the other live animals from the Museum.
When : March 20th, April 3rd | 2PM
Where : Cook Museum
Cost : FREE (With General Admission)
A crochet class is for ages 8-18. All skill levels are welcome, lessons are provided as needed.
When : 1st & 3rd Friday | 3PM - 4PM
Where : Arab Public Library
Cost : FREE
Each session includes practical teaching and family projects you can apply immediately at home.
When : March 21st | 9AM - 2PM
Where : West End Baptist Church of Fayetteville
Cost : TBA
Explore women’s political influence, economic leadership, logistical contributions, and their role in sustaining households and resistance networks during wartime.
When : March 21st
Where : Alabama Constitution Hall Park
Cost : FREE
You will learn about their habitats, diets, and the husbandry that it takes to care of the Creature Teachers. You might even get a chance to touch one!
When : March 21st at 1PM & April 3rd at 5PM
Where : Guntersville State Park
Cost : FREE
Need Help Dealing with Grief? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
When : January 25 - April 19th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : Grace Lutheran Church (come to main entrance)
Cost : $20/scholarships available
Step into the wild with Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for an interactive morning of discovery. Young naturalists will learn how to spot signs of wildlife such as tracks, nests, and other fascinating clues, and identify some of the amazing animals that call Northwest Alabama home.
When : Varies | 10AM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : $5
This event will connect you with helpful community services and support you may not know are available. The resources shared are based on feedback from recent Interest Survey to better meet the needs of students and families.
When : March 26th | 4PM - 6PM
Where : TRC Teacher Resource Center, 146-A Shields Road
Cost : FREE
Introduces toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the Museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more! Registration required.
When: January 9, February 13, March 27, April 10, May 15 | 10 & 11 AM
Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members per registration of one child and parent/$4 additional child
Introduces toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the Museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more! Registration required.
When: January 9, February 13, March 27, April 10, May 15 | 10 & 11 AM
Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members per registration of one child and parent/$4 additional child
Create your own watercolor paints using plants and earth pigments! Natural watercolors bring both delicate and vibrant hues to your artwork, adding depth and life to every brushstroke. FOR ADULTS.
When : March 28th | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $60 - $110
Join in this engaging workshop focused on basic stage makeup techniques! Perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills.
When : March 28th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Around the Curtain Children's Theatre
Cost : $25
Need Help Dealing with Grief? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
When : January 25 - April 19th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : Grace Lutheran Church (come to main entrance)
Cost : $20/scholarships available
A Jellyfish Tank Feeding during Spring Break! Be sure to bring any questions you may have for a brief Q&A time with Animal Care following the feed.
When : March 16th, March 30th | 11AM
Where : Cook Museum
Cost : FREE (with General Admission)
In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting, do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced & printed excerpt of their writing.
When : Monday's | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Public Library
Cost : FREE
An Oceans Tank Feeding for the fish during Spring Break with a Q&A afterwards!
When : March 19, April 2 | 1:30PM
Where : Cook Museum
Cost : Free with General Admission
A 20-minute presentation with some of the Museum’s Live Animal Ambassadors. The animals included will depend on availability, but could be a chuckwalla, an eastern indigo snake, a blue-tongued skink, a rose hair tarantula, or one of the other live animals from the Museum.
When : March 20th, April 3rd | 2PM
Where : Cook Museum
Cost : FREE (With General Admission)
You will learn about their habitats, diets, and the husbandry that it takes to care of the Creature Teachers. You might even get a chance to touch one!
When : March 21st at 1PM & April 3rd at 5PM
Where : Guntersville State Park
Cost : FREE
Need Help Dealing with Grief? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
When : January 25 - April 19th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : Grace Lutheran Church (come to main entrance)
Cost : $20/scholarships available
In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting, do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced & printed excerpt of their writing.
When : Monday's | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Public Library
Cost : FREE
Join the fun in these wonderfully engaging and interactive classes that have the smallest in mind! In each class (choose 4 dates), children will learn about a different theme by listening to a story and participating in theme-inspired hands-on activities.
When : January 14, February 11, March 18, & April 8 | 9:15AM and 10:30AM & January 15, February 12, March 19, & April 9 | 9:15 am
Where : Cook Museum of Natural Science
Cost : $48 (+ tax) for 1 child & 1 adult (all four classes)
Step into the wild with Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for an interactive morning of discovery. Young naturalists will learn how to spot signs of wildlife such as tracks, nests, and other fascinating clues, and identify some of the amazing animals that call Northwest Alabama home.
When : Varies | 10AM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : $5
Join the fun in these wonderfully engaging and interactive classes that have the smallest in mind! In each class (choose 4 dates), children will learn about a different theme by listening to a story and participating in theme-inspired hands-on activities.
When : January 14, February 11, March 18, & April 8 | 9:15AM and 10:30AM & January 15, February 12, March 19, & April 9 | 9:15 am
Where : Cook Museum of Natural Science
Cost : $48 (+ tax) for 1 child & 1 adult (all four classes)
The AL Forestry Commission will lead a discussion on fire & forestry, explaining how fire shapes forests. Get an up-close look at the equipment used to manage wildfires.
When : April 10th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
Introduces toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the Museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more! Registration required.
When: January 9, February 13, March 27, April 10, May 15 | 10 & 11 AM
Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members per registration of one child and parent/$4 additional child
Introduces toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the Museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more! Registration required.
When: January 9, February 13, March 27, April 10, May 15 | 10 & 11 AM
Cost: $8 members/$10 non-members per registration of one child and parent/$4 additional child
Practice the art of plant propagation and then create your own unique pet-inspired planter, led by Keramos Ceramics, to bring your new succulents to life.
When : April 10th | 12PM - 2PM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $30
A new community chat in Owens Cross Roads!
When : March 13th, April 10th, May 8th | 6PM - 9PM
Where : Starbucks (Across from Publix)
Cost : FREE
Loons, pelicans, ducks – oh my! Joe Wheeler State Park is a birder’s paradise during the winter! Migrating through or staying put, these birds feast upon the plentiful source of fish that inhabit the Tennessee River to get some extra energy. Join the Park Naturalist as they lead you around to the best birding spots in the park!
When : March 7th, April 11th | 8AM - 10AM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : $5
A Farm Kids Field Trip! Identify seasonal blooms, check out the storybook trail, & enjoy a yummy trail snack.
When : April 11th | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : Sportsman Lake Park
Cost : $10
Don’t miss this inspiring workshop designed for those eager to unlock their creativity in songwriting!
When : April 11th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Around the Curtain
Cost : $25
Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger program is a state-wide initiative to get students learning about and excited to protect our outdoor spaces.
When : March 8th, April 11th, May 24th | 1PM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : FREE
Need Help Dealing with Grief? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
When : January 25 - April 19th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : Grace Lutheran Church (come to main entrance)
Cost : $20/scholarships available
In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting, do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced & printed excerpt of their writing.
When : Monday's | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Public Library
Cost : FREE
Why are some plants disappearing? Students will learn about endangered plants, habitat conservation, and how we can help protect biodiversity. We’ll take a conservation walk through the garden and brainstorm ways to be good stewards of nature.
When : April 14th & 15th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $15 - $20
Why are some plants disappearing? Students will learn about endangered plants, habitat conservation, and how we can help protect biodiversity. We’ll take a conservation walk through the garden and brainstorm ways to be good stewards of nature.
When : April 14th & 15th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $15 - $20
Visit barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800s. Visitors will be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmithing demonstrations. Learn how to card and wash wool, observe wool being spun into yarn, create an animal mask, and play with old-fashioned toys.
When : April 18th | 10AM - 4PM
Where : Burritt on the Mountain
Cost : Included in admission
Surveying and mapping, and on how land division enabled military movement, settlement, and the creation of new states, including the transition of frontier territories into organized governments.
When : April 18th
Where : Alabama Constitution Hall Park
Cost : FREE
Need Help Dealing with Grief? At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.
When : January 25 - April 19th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : Grace Lutheran Church (come to main entrance)
Cost : $20/scholarships available
Meet the Park Naturalist. Ask questions! Learn about Joe Wheeler State Park including what to do, what creatures live in the park or seasonally visit the park, and how to best enjoy your time.
When : Varies
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : FREE
In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting, do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced & printed excerpt of their writing.
When : Monday's | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Public Library
Cost : FREE
Step into the wild with Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for an interactive morning of discovery. Young naturalists will learn how to spot signs of wildlife such as tracks, nests, and other fascinating clues, and identify some of the amazing animals that call Northwest Alabama home.
When : Varies | 10AM
Where : Joe Wheeler State Park
Cost : $5
A fun-filled Saturday with kid’s activities focusing all on our feathered friends, along with educational and interactive booths and guided birding hikes.
When : May 2nd | 9AM
Where : Monte Sano
Cost : $2 - $5
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