Brewing Hope: Ryker’s Rainbow
Honest Coffee Roasters (Madison) 92 Shorter Street, Madison +1 moreOn October 14 from 7–11 AM, 10% of your Honest Coffee purchase (at either the Huntsville or Madison location!) will go directly to Ryker’s Rainbow.
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On October 14 from 7–11 AM, 10% of your Honest Coffee purchase (at either the Huntsville or Madison location!) will go directly to Ryker’s Rainbow.
🔠 Join them for a friendly game of Scrabble and conversation! Beginners and new players welcome. This group meets the second Tuesday of the month!
Cost: FREE
When: September 9 - December 9| 11AM-2:30PM
Open To Suggestions is Huntsville's newest up and coming comedy show. The show uses audience suggestions to inspire hilarious scenes that the actors come up with on the spot. No one show is alike, everything is made up, and it is always a good time!
Pick your perfect pumpkin! No prior experience required; all crafts can be taught to any skill level, and all supplies are provided in this free program.
When : October 15th | 4PM - 5PM
Where : South Huntsville Library
Cost : Free
For the month of October kids will have fun learning how to create fun healthy Halloween creations
When : October 13th, 15th, 20th, & 22nd | 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Where : Southeast Family YMCA
Cost: $20/ session YMCA Members and $40/ session for Non- YMCA Members
Cuentos y canciones en español e inglés con Miss Kristin. Manualidad después. Books, music and a craft in Spanish and English with Miss Kristin!
Cost: FREE
When: August 28-December 18| 10AM-10:30AM
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
Love knitting? They have a group for you! Knit Wits is a welcoming and supportive knitting group where creativity, conversation, and community come together! All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Bring your work-in-progress. Limited supplies available.
Cost: FREE
When: July 17-December 18| 2PM-4PM
Start a DnD adventure with your little warriors and wizard! Ages 5-7 Every Sunday at 4:30pm Ages 8-10 Every Thursday at 6:30 For updates, please visit Altered Reality, LLC VR Arcade & Game Center's Facebook page.
Artsy Tots! Ages 2-3 Registration is required. The program 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! Artsy Tots classes are on…
Artsy Tots! Ages 2-3 Registration is required. The program 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! Artsy Tots classes are on…
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
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)
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
This biannual event is full of books for all ages!
When : October 18th | 9AM - 3:30PM
Where : Madison City Public Library Auditoriums #1 and #2
Cost : $.25 Sale
Get away from the distractions at home and enjoy 3 hours of sewing time around other craft-minded people! Bring your own sewing machine and project materials. They'll provide an iron/ironing board, rotary cutters, and cutting mat. Space is limited. Reservations required!
Cost: FREE
When: July 19 - December 20| 9:30AM-12:30PM
The fun alarm is ringing! Let your kid celebrate Fire Safety Month with mini-firehouse workshop by Lowe's and First Alert. Mini-builders get to create their own miniature firehouse complete with a working pole. This hands-on project encourages creativity and introduces kids to the importance of fire safety. Fun all-around! Registration is required!
Cost: FREE
When: October 18|10AM-11AM
Be inspired by the artwork by Betty Grisham, Birds in the River Near the Cloister, ca. 1970-1980, watercolor on paper. Gift of the Artist. 2001.18.11 in Sea to Shining Sea exhibition to create your own landscape with feathered friends using tempera, pipe cleaners, markers, and glue.
When: October 18 | 11 AM-1 PM
Cost: FREE
Indoor sensory friendly Trunk or Treat event!
When : October 18th | 11AM - 2PM
Where : The Riley Center
Cost : $5/per child donation suggested
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Spooky Skate!
**Wear a costume & get your skate rental FREE
When : October 18th | 12:30 - 2PM
Where : Huntsville Ice Sports Center
Cost : $6/Children 5 & Under | $12/General Admission
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
Bored this Fall? Like board games? Tweens & teens ages 11 - 15 can join to play games and hang out! Games featured are usually board, card, or party games.
When : October 18th | 2PM - 4PM
Where : South Huntsville Library
Cost : Free
You’re invited to Bubbles’ Boo Bash at Goldfish Swim School! Bring the whole family for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween celebration.
When : October 18th | 3:30PM - 6PM
Where : Goldfish Swim School (Madison)
Cost : FREE
Teen Game Night is your chance to grab some friends, hang out, and dive into a night full of laughs, snacks, and friendly competition!
When : October 18th | 6PM - 8PM
Where : Around the Curtain Children's Theatre
Cost : $5/Play Pass | $10/Pizza & Play
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
Experience Boris the Spider, Godzilla, Frankenstein, Radioactive Hamsters, Thriller, the Monster Mash and so many more Halloween favorites in this brilliant and intimate laser light show experience.
When : October 18th, 25th, 31st | 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Where : Campus No. 805
Cost : $10
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
Test your music memory with MCCO!
When : October 19th | 6PM
Where : Columbia High School
Cost : Free
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
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.
For the month of October kids will have fun learning how to create fun healthy Halloween creations
When : October 13th, 15th, 20th, & 22nd | 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Where : Southeast Family YMCA
Cost: $20/ session YMCA Members and $40/ session for Non- YMCA Members
Enjoy a spooky family dinner during Halloween Kids Night! Featuring $1.99 Kids Meals (with adult meal purchase), fun Halloween activities, and face painting! Don't forget to wear a costume!
When : October 20th | 5PM - 7PM
Where : Zaxbys Memorial Parkway
Cost : FREE
The enchantment of Disney right to downtown with:
🎟️ Pin Trading – bring your collection & trade for new favorites
💃 Dance Party – dance under the stars to your favorite tunes
👑 Costume Contest – dress up as your favorite character for prizes
⭐ Special Appearances – meet Princesses, Mickey, Minnie, Spider-Man, and Goofy!
When : October 21st | 6PM - 8PM
Where : Downtown Rogersville
Cost : FREE
This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences all over the world!
When : October 21st | 6:30PM
Where : VBC Mark C Smith Concert Hall
Cost : FREE
For the month of October kids will have fun learning how to create fun healthy Halloween creations
When : October 13th, 15th, 20th, & 22nd | 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Where : Southeast Family YMCA
Cost: $20/ session YMCA Members and $40/ session for Non- YMCA Members
Cuentos y canciones en español e inglés con Miss Kristin. Manualidad después. Books, music and a craft in Spanish and English with Miss Kristin!
Cost: FREE
When: August 28-December 18| 10AM-10:30AM
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
WellRead is a quarterly book club where people can read along, listen to the audiobook, or even join the discussion if they’ve read the book before.
When : October 23rd | 5:30PM
Where : South Huntsville Public Library
Cost : Free
Start a DnD adventure with your little warriors and wizard! Ages 5-7 Every Sunday at 4:30pm Ages 8-10 Every Thursday at 6:30 For updates, please visit Altered Reality, LLC VR Arcade & Game Center's Facebook page.
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)
Join Comic Science Improv for an evening of hilarity in Huntsville! Audience suggestions acted out in the funniest possible way allowed by law! Improv comedy for all audiences!
When : October 24th | 7PM
Where : Shenanigans Comedy Theater
Cost : $10
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
Huntsville Ballet Company opens its 2025-2026 season with two world premieres— Ashley Dolloff's The Shape of a Promise and Gina Guerrera's Beneath the October Moon. Emerging choreographer Dolloff debuts her romantic ballet set to the expressive and emotional music of classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff; the joys and trials of covenantal love inspired this moving work.…
Please join 3TR for the $5 Bag Sale! They provide the bags - you fill it with all your thrifted finds!
When: Last Saturday of the month | 9 AM-4 PM
Cost: $5/bag
River Clay Fine Arts Festival (River Clay) brings together people from across the region to celebrate the visual arts in all its forms. The juried fine arts festival includes an artist market featuring local and national artists, children’s art activities, student art exhibits and much, much more. Situated on the beautiful, park-like setting of Decatur, Alabama’s City Hall Campus, the festival offers a destination for visiting art enthusiasts and area residents to spend time sharing ideas, purchasing art and immersing themselves in the artistic experience.
Cost: $8
When: October 25-26| 9AM-5PM
Get ready to experience a full day of science, creativity, and fun on the campus of UAH!
When : October 25th | 10AM - 5PM
Where : UAH
Cost : FreeGet ready to experience a full day of science, creativity, and fun on the campus of UAH!
When : October 25th | 10AM - 5PM
Where : UAH
Cost : Free
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
Huntsville Ballet Company opens its 2025-2026 season with two world premieres— Ashley Dolloff's The Shape of a Promise and Gina Guerrera's Beneath the October Moon. Emerging choreographer Dolloff debuts her romantic ballet set to the expressive and emotional music of classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff; the joys and trials of covenantal love inspired this moving work.…
A not-too-spooky, kid-friendly laser show set to the catchy tunes of Parry Gripp (“It’s Raining Tacos”). Meet Frankenturtle, Gyoza Bat, Ghost Hamster, and more! When : October 25th & October 31st | 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM Where : Campus 805 (AV Room) Cost : $10/Adult | $5/Children (2 & under free) For more information…
Enjoy this safe & fun family event!
When : October 26th | 6PM - 8PM
Where : New Market Recreation Center
Cost : Free
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
A not-too-spooky, kid-friendly laser show set to the catchy tunes of Parry Gripp (“It’s Raining Tacos”). Meet Frankenturtle, Gyoza Bat, Ghost Hamster, and more! When : October 25th & October 31st | 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM Where : Campus 805 (AV Room) Cost : $10/Adult | $5/Children (2 & under free) For more information…
Huntsville Ballet Company opens its 2025-2026 season with two world premieres— Ashley Dolloff's The Shape of a Promise and Gina Guerrera's Beneath the October Moon. Emerging choreographer Dolloff debuts her romantic ballet set to the expressive and emotional music of classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff; the joys and trials of covenantal love inspired this moving work.…
Experience Boris the Spider, Godzilla, Frankenstein, Radioactive Hamsters, Thriller, the Monster Mash and so many more Halloween favorites in this brilliant and intimate laser light show experience.
When : October 18th, 25th, 31st | 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Where : Campus No. 805
Cost : $10
Hang out after hours for a Haunted Zipline experience like no other! Soar through the shadows at the Aviation Challenge Ropes Course… if you dare.
When : October 25th | 8PM - 11PM
Where : US Space & Rocket Center
Cost : $17/Per Person
River Clay Fine Arts Festival (River Clay) brings together people from across the region to celebrate the visual arts in all its forms. The juried fine arts festival includes an artist market featuring local and national artists, children’s art activities, student art exhibits and much, much more. Situated on the beautiful, park-like setting of Decatur, Alabama’s City Hall Campus, the festival offers a destination for visiting art enthusiasts and area residents to spend time sharing ideas, purchasing art and immersing themselves in the artistic experience.
Cost: $8
When: October 25-26| 9AM-5PM
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
Huntsville Ballet Company opens its 2025-2026 season with two world premieres— Ashley Dolloff's The Shape of a Promise and Gina Guerrera's Beneath the October Moon. Emerging choreographer Dolloff debuts her romantic ballet set to the expressive and emotional music of classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff; the joys and trials of covenantal love inspired this moving work.…
The original fairytale first lady is back with a fresh world premiere retelling!
When: Oct. 17 @ 7 PM (alumni night) | Oct. 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm. | Oct. 24 @ 7:00 pm.
Cost: $18 for children, $24 for adults
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.
Cuentos y canciones en español e inglés con Miss Kristin. Manualidad después. Books, music and a craft in Spanish and English with Miss Kristin!
Cost: FREE
When: August 28-December 18| 10AM-10:30AM
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
Start a DnD adventure with your little warriors and wizard! Ages 5-7 Every Sunday at 4:30pm Ages 8-10 Every Thursday at 6:30 For updates, please visit Altered Reality, LLC VR Arcade & Game Center's Facebook page.
A not-too-spooky, kid-friendly laser show set to the catchy tunes of Parry Gripp (“It’s Raining Tacos”). Meet Frankenturtle, Gyoza Bat, Ghost Hamster, and more! When : October 25th & October 31st | 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM Where : Campus 805 (AV Room) Cost : $10/Adult | $5/Children (2 & under free) For more information…
BBMA Plaza’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat will feature indoor trick-or-treating as each classroom hosts fun, family-friendly activities (and plenty of candy!)
When : October 31st | 5:30PM - 7PM
Where : Big Blue Marble Academy
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)
A not-too-spooky, kid-friendly laser show set to the catchy tunes of Parry Gripp (“It’s Raining Tacos”). Meet Frankenturtle, Gyoza Bat, Ghost Hamster, and more! When : October 25th & October 31st | 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM Where : Campus 805 (AV Room) Cost : $10/Adult | $5/Children (2 & under free) For more information…
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)
Experience Boris the Spider, Godzilla, Frankenstein, Radioactive Hamsters, Thriller, the Monster Mash and so many more Halloween favorites in this brilliant and intimate laser light show experience.
When : October 18th, 25th, 31st | 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Where : Campus No. 805
Cost : $10
Show off your crafty side!
When: First Saturday of each month | 9 AM - 12 PM.
Join every first Saturday of the month at 9AM! Hands on crafts for your children, while supplies last!
Cost: FREE
When: August 2-January 3, 2026| 9AM-12 PM
Browse local vendors, find unique gifts, sparkling Christmas décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures, and treat yourself to tasty bites from food trucks. Enjoy festive music and a joyful holiday atmosphere while getting into the holiday spirit. Santa Claus is making a special appearance for photos with kids, pets, and the whole family—don’t miss your chance for a festive snapshot!
When : November 1st | 9AM - 4PM
Where : University Pickers
Cost : Free
Little River Canyon Center presents the 14th Annual Canyon Fest! Featuring Music, Arts & Crafts, Food, Demonstrations, Live Animal Programs, Much More! Saturday, November 1st 10 am - 3 pm
Free and open to everyone including pets on leashes!
Cost: FREE
When: November 1| 10AM-3PM
Make Plans to Attend the North Alabama Ag Expo Alabama A&M (AAMU) and partners look forward to seeing you at the North Alabama Ag Expo on Saturday, November 1. This free, fun, family-friendly event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Alabama A&M University’s Agribition Center, 4925 Moores Mill Road in Huntsville. Enjoy informative and interactive displays and other activities, including a petting zoo, face painting, music, food, door prizes, and more! Also, the first 500 attendees will get a free lunch, and the first 100 kids will get a free t-shirt! The Alabama Cooperative Extension System program specialists will answer questions on crops, livestock, businesses, families, and the environment.
Who Should Attend? It’s the ideal event for families, farmers, food producers, agricultural business owners, students of all ages, educators or anyone interested in agriculture in North Alabama.
Cost: FREE
When: November 1| 10AM-3PM
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.
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,…
Cuentos y canciones en español e inglés con Miss Kristin. Manualidad después. Books, music and a craft in Spanish and English with Miss Kristin!
Cost: FREE
When: August 28-December 18| 10AM-10:30AM
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
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
Start a DnD adventure with your little warriors and wizard! Ages 5-7 Every Sunday at 4:30pm Ages 8-10 Every Thursday at 6:30 For updates, please visit Altered Reality, LLC VR Arcade & Game Center's Facebook page.