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Families with young children (ages 18 months to 3 years) are invited to attend these nature discovery events designed to inspire a sense of wonder about the natural world.
When : January 12th | 10AM - 11AM
Where : Little Foot Loop at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
Cost : Free
Harvest Square Nature Preserve has a lot of things about it that appeal to the casual hiker: Its trails are relatively easy to walk on, there’s not a lot of mileage, and – best of all – there are no hills!
When : January 11th | 2PM - 3PM
Where : Harvest Square Nature Preserve
Cost : FREE
Families with young children (ages 18 months to 3 years) are invited to attend these nature discovery events designed to inspire a sense of wonder about the natural world.
When : January 12th | 10AM - 11AM
Where : Little Foot Loop at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
Cost : Free
From raindrops to rivers, water shapes our world. Students will explore the water cycle, learn how plants move water, and discover why wetlands are vital. Activities include building a simple water cycle model.
When : January 13th & 14th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $15-$20
Guests can enjoy a free stroller workout with their little one, vendors, giveaways, and a playgroup for the kids.
When : January 14th | 9:30AM - 11AM
Where : Civitan Park
Cost : FREE (Registration required)
From raindrops to rivers, water shapes our world. Students will explore the water cycle, learn how plants move water, and discover why wetlands are vital. Activities include building a simple water cycle model.
When : January 13th & 14th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $15-$20
Looking to volunteer for the Martin Luther King National Day of Service? Get a jump start by joining Green Team at Lakewood Park for a cleanup day!
When: January 17 | 9-11 am
Cost: FREE
This hike will give us the opportunity to get out and see the upper elevations of the preserve.
When : January 17th | 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Where : The Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
Cost : Free
Engaging book discussions, enriching educational experiences, and guided walks through the Garden. FOR ADULTS.
When : January 22nd & 24th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Gardens
Cost : $20-$110
Discover where milk comes from and how to care for cows on a regenerative dairy farm.
When : January 23rd | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
A “chill” winter celebration in the garden—perfect for gathering with friends, unwinding, and enjoying a night out.
When : January 23rd | 7PM - 11PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $35 - $45
Engaging book discussions, enriching educational experiences, and guided walks through the Garden. FOR ADULTS.
When : January 22nd & 24th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Gardens
Cost : $20-$110
This family-friendly, fun-filled day includes a falconry presentation, an Audubon Society-led guided hike, a visit to the Barnyard, and creating a bird-themed craft. You can also enjoy “Beauties of the Sky,” an hour-long presentation by Tommy Howell showcasing his collection of unusual birds.
When : January 24th | 10AM - 4PM
Where : Burritt on the Mountain
Cost : $0-$12
The greenway is paved and wide, so this is the perfect walk for strollers or young hikers. This hike will be a nice slow pace and see what the creekside has to offer.
When : January 25th | 1PM - 2:30PM
Where : Heritage Elementary School
Cost : Free
Join Cane Creek Land Stewards in a Weed Wrangle to remove invasive species along trails and throughout the preserve. No experience required.
When : January 31st | 9AM - 12PM
Where : Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve
Cost : Free
Bethel Spring Nature Preserve has one of the most beautiful waterfalls on any of the Land Trust preserves and one of the largest in Madison County.
When : January 30th | 1PM - 4PM
Where : Bethel Spring Nature Preserve
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 : February 5th | 10AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $5
Climb up the north side of Monte Sano!
When : February 7th | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : Monte Sano State Park
Cost : Hike is Free
Nature loves patterns! Students will investigate leaf shapes, flower parts, and branching patterns to see how plants are beautifully organized.
When : February 10th & 11th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $15 - $20
Nature loves patterns! Students will investigate leaf shapes, flower parts, and branching patterns to see how plants are beautifully organized.
When : February 10th & 11th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $15 - $20
Trunk Goes Thunk with Heather Morris! This Alabama author will read her picture book & talk about opposites, forests, & using all five senses to explore our wide & wonderful world.
When : February 13th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
This Alabama author describes her years as a research scientist – from working with lab mice to designing experiments for the International Space Station – and explains how science and story fit
together.
When : February 13th | 12PM - 2PM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
This family-friendly event will feature a colorful Mardi Gras parade, followed by a gumbo cook-off showcasing teams competing for best gumbo and community pride.
When : February 14th | 1PM
Where : Art District
Cost : FREE
Bring a chair, pick a spot along the route, watch the fun, and enjoy all the Mardi Gras Magic and canine cuteness!
When : February 15th | 12PM
Where : MidCity
Cost : Free
Little Tykes Day Camp offers a captivating introduction to nature exploration for children aged 3 to 5. It provides an engaging mix of educational lessons, outdoor adventures, crafts, animal interactions, and snacks, ensuring a fun-filled experience that sparks early interest in the natural world.
When : February 21st | 10AM - 12:30PM
Where : 7991 AL-53, Toney, AL 35773 (Savie Cafe)
Cost : $30
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve provides some of the best views of Huntsville in the area. If you’ve not seen the city (and Jackson County to the east) from this vantage point, you’re going to want to check it out!
When : February 22nd | 9AM - 11:30AM
Where : Blevins Gap Nature Preserve
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
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
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
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
Explore vibrant area as you visit each unique location, shop from a delightful array of local vendors, and soak in the beauty of the charming farms!
When : March 14th | 9AM - 5PM
Where : Arab, AL
Cost : TBA
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
Free Easter Egg Hunt at Sportsman Lake Park!
When : April 4th | 9AM
Where : Sportsman Lake Park
Cost : FREE
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
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 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
A Forest Therapy Walk is a guided walk with a certified Forest Therapy guide that helps you connect your senses to nature to improve your physical and mental health. FOR ADULTS.
When : April 11th & June 6th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $40 - $65
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
100 visual artists from various mediums in the fan-favorite Art Marketplace, a musical performance stage featuring 20+ musical acts by local bands and musicians, a variety of culinary artisan food trucks, kid-friendly interactives and STEAM activities, community art projects, and so much more!
When : April 24th - 26th
Where : Big Spring Park
Cost : Day / $15 | Weekend / $20 (Kids 12 and under FREE)
100 visual artists from various mediums in the fan-favorite Art Marketplace, a musical performance stage featuring 20+ musical acts by local bands and musicians, a variety of culinary artisan food trucks, kid-friendly interactives and STEAM activities, community art projects, and so much more!
When : April 24th - 26th
Where : Big Spring Park
Cost : Day / $15 | Weekend / $20 (Kids 12 and under FREE)
100 visual artists from various mediums in the fan-favorite Art Marketplace, a musical performance stage featuring 20+ musical acts by local bands and musicians, a variety of culinary artisan food trucks, kid-friendly interactives and STEAM activities, community art projects, and so much more!
When : April 24th - 26th
Where : Big Spring Park
Cost : Day / $15 | Weekend / $20 (Kids 12 and under FREE)
Fairy Day with Renee Simmons Raney! Chief of Ed for AL State Parks & author of Hairy, Scary, but Mostly Merry Fairies!, will show how to build whimsical “leave-in-nature” fairy houses.
When : May 8th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
Explore the world of mushrooms with North Alabama Mushroom. Learn how they’re grown commercially, discover medicinal uses, and take home your own 5 lb oyster mushroom grow kit!
When : May 8th | 12PM - 2PM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $25
Celebrate mom as you enjoy treats, poetry, and an opportunity to build your own bouquet. Fun, fancy attire encouraged.
When : May 9th | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
A playful preschool series where each month explores a new color through hands-on activities, snacks, stories, and nature or farm-inspired fun.
When : May 14th | 10AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $5
Vendors will be set up along the streets, a Food Court filled with a large variety of yummy foods, a bounce house, vendors with interactive activities for children and more!
When : May 16th | 9AM - 6PM
Where : Downtown Arab
Cost : FREE
A Forest Therapy Walk is a guided walk with a certified Forest Therapy guide that helps you connect your senses to nature to improve your physical and mental health. FOR ADULTS.
When : April 11th & June 6th | 10AM - 12PM
Where : Huntsville Botanical Garden
Cost : $40 - $65
This community event is designed to bring joy, education, and connection to families across Huntsville and Madison County.
This exciting festival will feature:
Inflatables & Games for all ages, Petting Zoo and hands-on animal encounters, Live Music & Youth Performances, Face Painting, Local Food Trucks, STEM Exploration Tables hosted by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Art Station hosted by Huntsville Museum of Art, Fire Truck Demo & Sparky by Huntsville Fire & Rescue, Community Giveaways, Vendor Booths, and Family Activities.
When : June 13th | 12PM - 3PM
Where : John Hunt Park
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 : August 13th | 10AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $5
Dig into the garden to harvest fresh ingredients, then head to the kitchen to turn the bounty into a delicious seasonal dish to share.
When : August 14th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
Create layered works of art that combine expressive collage techniques with the elegant art of calligraphy.
When : August 14th | 12PM - 2PM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
Dig into the world of composting! Hear the story and discover how worms turn scraps into soil magic.
When : August 15th | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $10
A playful preschool series where each month explores a new color through hands-on activities, snacks, stories, and nature or farm-inspired fun.
When : September 3rd | 10AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $5
Discover how bees, butterflies, & other native pollinators help plants grow and learn what we can do to support these important creatures.
When : September 18th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
Learn the art of traditional woodworking as you design, shape, and build a project using only hand tools—no power tools required!
When : September 18th | 12PM - 2PM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
Sip on cider and follow along as an artist from Sips n Strokes Cullman leads a fall themed painting class.
When : September 19th | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
A playful preschool series where each month explores a new color through hands-on activities, snacks, stories, and nature or farm-inspired fun.
When : October 1st | 10AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $5
Meet some shelled sidekicks! Compare their diets, habitats, and unique adaptations.
When : October 3rd | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $10
Grab your trowel and magnifying glass! Dig into the world beneath our feet to unlock the mysteries of soil and how it makes gardens grow.
When : October 9th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
A playful preschool series where each month explores a new color through hands-on activities, snacks, stories, and nature or farm-inspired fun.
When : November 5th | 10AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $5
Discover how yesterday’s kitchen scraps can grow into tomorrow’s garden! Get your hands dirty and
take home new ideas and items to start your own kitchen scrap garden.
When : November 7th | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $10
Hear what it’s like to work on a farm from a local farming family who lives it every day.
When : November 13th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
A playful preschool series where each month explores a new color through hands-on activities, snacks, stories, and nature or farm-inspired fun.
When : December 3rd | 10AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $5
Craft and play with handmade heritage toys while learning how children entertained themselves long ago.
When : December 5th | 10AM - 11:30AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $15
Sip on a special drink from our hot cocoa bar and follow along as a local artist from Sips n Strokes Cullman leads a winter themed painting class.
When : December 11th | 9AM - 11AM
Where : North Alabama Agriplex
Cost : $20
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