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A Huntsville, AL Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Loss Support Group When: First Tuesday of the month 6:00pm Where: South Huntsville Public Library, Bailey Cove Rd, in the conference rm This support group is open to any adult over the age of 19, who has lost a loved one to suicide. All loss survivors are welcome…
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
This hands-on experience, designed for children aged 4 to 12, offers a captivating scavenger hunt through Burritt. Explore Nature Trails, the Historic Park, the Barnyard, and Dr. Burritt’s mansion!
-5 Unique Adventures – each adventure provides fresh and engaging hands-on experience!
-Special Souvenir to take home at the end of your adventure!
-Explore at your own pace, enjoy a fun-filled family experience that fits your schedule!
-With five distinct themes to choose from, there’s always something new to discover!
Cost: $8-$12
When: June 28 - August 31| 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
This hands-on experience, designed for children aged 4 to 12, offers a captivating scavenger hunt through Burritt. Explore Nature Trails, the Historic Park, the Barnyard, and Dr. Burritt’s mansion!
-5 Unique Adventures – each adventure provides fresh and engaging hands-on experience!
-Special Souvenir to take home at the end of your adventure!
-Explore at your own pace, enjoy a fun-filled family experience that fits your schedule!
-With five distinct themes to choose from, there’s always something new to discover!
Cost: $8-$12
When: June 28 - August 31| 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
Grab your crew, your go-to Stovehouse eats, and let’s make Thursdays the new Friday. This is a free event + all ages welcome.
When: Thursdays May-September | 6-9 PM
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.
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
This hands-on experience, designed for children aged 4 to 12, offers a captivating scavenger hunt through Burritt. Explore Nature Trails, the Historic Park, the Barnyard, and Dr. Burritt’s mansion!
-5 Unique Adventures – each adventure provides fresh and engaging hands-on experience!
-Special Souvenir to take home at the end of your adventure!
-Explore at your own pace, enjoy a fun-filled family experience that fits your schedule!
-With five distinct themes to choose from, there’s always something new to discover!
Cost: $8-$12
When: June 28 - August 31| 9AM-5PM
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! The class size is limited to 10 children and registration is REQUIRED. Each class will have a unique theme. Dress for a mess!
Cost:$4-$10
When:August 8|10AM-12PM
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
This hands-on experience, designed for children aged 4 to 12, offers a captivating scavenger hunt through Burritt. Explore Nature Trails, the Historic Park, the Barnyard, and Dr. Burritt’s mansion!
-5 Unique Adventures – each adventure provides fresh and engaging hands-on experience!
-Special Souvenir to take home at the end of your adventure!
-Explore at your own pace, enjoy a fun-filled family experience that fits your schedule!
-With five distinct themes to choose from, there’s always something new to discover!
Cost: $8-$12
When: June 28 - August 31| 9AM-5PM
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
Join Vallis Mental Health for their virtual support group where you can: connect with other parents who understand your experience, learn positive parenting techniques, and navigate the challenges of ADHD together. Let’s work together to create a positive environment for our children!Please see the flyer for all group information. To register, please scan the QR…
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