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Scottsboro Dragon Boat Races

Goose Pond Marina Scottsboro

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

Free

Huntsville Wellness Fair

Rocket City Pickleball Club 3228 Leeman Ferry Rd SW, Huntsville

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

Free
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Merrimack Village Community Cleanup Day

Jim Merak Park 3317 Clopton Street SW, Huntsville

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

Free

Back to School with the Providence Market

The Village of Providence 7 Town Center Dr NW, Huntsville

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

Free

Childbirth Classes

Crestwood Medical Center One Hospital Drive , Huntsville

This one day class will provide you and your support person with all the information needed to make informed decisions and feel confident as you prepare for the birth of your baby.
The class will also include relaxation exercises and a tour of our labor and delivery suite, postpartum, newborn nursery and NICU. All classes are located in the labor & delivery waiting room on the 2nd floor. To find the waiting room, enter the facility via the Crestwood Medical Pavilion (Crestwood Maternity Center Entrance).

Cost: FREE
When: July 12-December 6| 9AM-5PM

Free

Community Mental Health and Wellness Seminar

Westview Church of Christ 8006 Old Madison Pike, Madison

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

Free

STEM DAY at Sparkman High School! 🧪

Sparkman High School 2616 Jeff Road, Harvest

🚀 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

Free

Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays: Waterscape Wonders!

Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street, Huntsville

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

Free

Daco Auffenorde Book Signing!

Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville

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

Free

Back to School Bash: Battle of the Backpacks

Parkway Place Mall 2801 Memorial Parkway South, Huntsville

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

Free

Back to School Bash: Musicology School of Music

Musicology School of Music 2222 Governor's Drive SE, Huntsville

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

Free

Community Fun & Wellness Block Party

Butler Green Park 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville

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

Free

Childbirth Classes

Crestwood Medical Center One Hospital Drive , Huntsville

This one day class will provide you and your support person with all the information needed to make informed decisions and feel confident as you prepare for the birth of your baby.
The class will also include relaxation exercises and a tour of our labor and delivery suite, postpartum, newborn nursery and NICU. All classes are located in the labor & delivery waiting room on the 2nd floor. To find the waiting room, enter the facility via the Crestwood Medical Pavilion (Crestwood Maternity Center Entrance).

Cost: FREE
When: July 12-December 6| 9AM-5PM

Free

Childbirth Classes

Crestwood Medical Center One Hospital Drive , Huntsville

This one day class will provide you and your support person with all the information needed to make informed decisions and feel confident as you prepare for the birth of your baby.
The class will also include relaxation exercises and a tour of our labor and delivery suite, postpartum, newborn nursery and NICU. All classes are located in the labor & delivery waiting room on the 2nd floor. To find the waiting room, enter the facility via the Crestwood Medical Pavilion (Crestwood Maternity Center Entrance).

Cost: FREE
When: July 12-December 6| 9AM-5PM

Free

Childbirth Classes

Crestwood Medical Center One Hospital Drive , Huntsville

This one day class will provide you and your support person with all the information needed to make informed decisions and feel confident as you prepare for the birth of your baby.
The class will also include relaxation exercises and a tour of our labor and delivery suite, postpartum, newborn nursery and NICU. All classes are located in the labor & delivery waiting room on the 2nd floor. To find the waiting room, enter the facility via the Crestwood Medical Pavilion (Crestwood Maternity Center Entrance).

Cost: FREE
When: July 12-December 6| 9AM-5PM

Free

Childbirth Classes

Crestwood Medical Center One Hospital Drive , Huntsville

This one day class will provide you and your support person with all the information needed to make informed decisions and feel confident as you prepare for the birth of your baby.
The class will also include relaxation exercises and a tour of our labor and delivery suite, postpartum, newborn nursery and NICU. All classes are located in the labor & delivery waiting room on the 2nd floor. To find the waiting room, enter the facility via the Crestwood Medical Pavilion (Crestwood Maternity Center Entrance).

Cost: FREE
When: July 12-December 6| 9AM-5PM

Free