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Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt

Big Spring Park 420 Church St NW, Huntsville

It's fun, it's free, it gets you and your family out of the house and doing something together! It's the Big Spring Park Scavenger Hunt.

Free

Downtown Turtle Trail (Decatur)

Various (Decatur, AL) Decatur

Take the Downtown Turtle Trail and find the 10 bronze turtles located along Decatur‘s historic 2nd Avenue. Learn about the significant places and events that helped make Downtown Decatur what it is today along the way!

Free

Blast in the Past!

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville

Designed for families with children ages 3 to 12 years old, Blast in the Past offers engaging hands-on experiences that provide a glimpse into the lives of early Alabamians.

Free – $12

Glass in Flight

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville

From May – October 2024, Huntsville Botanical Garden invites you to embark on a whimsical journey through their latest mesmerizing exhibit, Glass in Flight. Wander among 21 breathtaking, larger-than-life glass sculptures that capture the delicate beauty and intricate details of nature’s most fascinating pollinators – from the vibrant wings of butterflies to the iridescent shimmer…

Free – $17

Madison Summer Bingo

Various Olde Towne and Twickenham, Huntsville

Madison Visionary Partners is partnering with the Madison Public Library to explore all of the fun things that are happening this summer, right here in the Madison community. Beginning June 1, you can pick up a bingo card at the Madison Public Library. Once you complete five squares in a row, either vertically, horizontally, or…

Free

A Journey into Imagimation

Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church St SW, Huntsville

Hey Animation Enthusiasts! Get ready to step into a world of creativity and wonder with A Journey into Imagimation, an incredible exhibition that celebrates over 100 years of animation art from around the globe. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable experience fromJuly 12 to September 29, 2024, at the Huntsville Museum of Art (HMA). A…

Free – $12

Farewell Fun at Boyd Family Farm

The Boyd Family Farm 916 State Line Road, Ardmore

Say goodbye to the blueberry season with a fun day! Special Farewell Fun (Sat 7/27/24): *SnoBiz Shaved Ice & Lemonades *Animal Talks at 10:30a & 2:00p **Learn about snakes, tortoises, coatis and more in this fun educational talk! Admission: $10 per person For updates, please visit the Boyd Family Farm Facebook page.

$10

Car Wash Fundraiser

The Well Huntsville 2351 US-72, Huntsville

The Well Huntsville invites you to get your car wash in support their team headed to Mexico to build a house for a family in need! When: July 27 | 8 AM-12 PM For updates, please visit The Well Huntsville's Facebook page.

Family Paddle Day with Black Kids Adventures

Forrest Paddle Boarding 1000 Hobbs Island Road, Huntsville

Come make summer memories on the water with family & friends! Join for a fun-filled day of paddle boarding with Alabama Scenic River Trail. Choose from two sessions and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tennessee River. Don't forget to tell a friend! Registration is required. When: July 27 | 8:30 & 11:30 AM Registration…

$5 – $10

Guided Hike at Wade Mountain

Wade Mountain Preserve Wade Mountain Greenway, Huntsville

The view from the Devil’s Racetrack trail is not one to be missed! If you haven’t seen it yet, join us for a hike up the Devil’s Racetrack trail. We’ll start at the Spragins Hollow Trailhead, and stay on the Devil’s Racetrack trail for the entire hike. When: Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 am -…

Free

Roots & Shoots Farmer’s Market

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville

Discover the freshest bounty from our region’s finest growers, artisans, and makers, as they come together to showcase their passion and craftsmanship at the Roots and Shoots Farmer’s Market every fourth Saturday from June to August, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Setting up in the Pavillion, the market is free…

Free

$5 Bag Sale at Three Tails Resale

Three Tails ReSale 650 Pratt Avenue, Huntsville

Please join 3TR the last Saturday of each month for our $5 Bag Sale! We provide the bags - you fill it with all your thrifted finds! Regularly priced items included in sale: Clothes Shoes Scarves, Ties Hats Intimates Linens Purses Additional Notes: The 3TR must be able to loosely tie the provided bag for…

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Magic on the Mercury & Chase

Magic on the Mercury & Chase

North Alabama Railroad Museum 694 Chase Rd NE, Huntsville

Abracadabra and Bippidi-Boppidi Boo! Alakazam! It's not a bunch of Hocus Pocus - Join the North Alabama Railroad Museum for a magical day on the rails. Enter the train through the "brick wall" on Platform 6 and 9/4. Marvel at the decorations throughout the coaches. Grab your wand and see the flying keys. Floating candles…

Free – $15

Sights Sounds and Smells in the Outdoors

Monte Sano State Park 5105 Nolen Ave, Huntsville

Event: Sights Sounds and Smells in the Outdoors When: Saturday, July 27, 10:00-11:30am, Where: Meet at the Monte Sano Country Camp Store by 9:45am on Saturday morning, July 27. Heavy rain cancels the event. Cost: $5 entrance fee per car to enter the park. If the entrance fee is a barrier to you, please let…

Free

Back to School Bash

Huntsville Jaycee's Building 2180 Airport Road SW, Huntsville

Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Police Department and Free 2 Teach are teaming up to throw the ultimate Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jaycee Community Building, 2180 Airport Road. Dunk your principal, cool off on an inflatable waterslide, enjoy the petting zoo, win prizes,…

Free
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Reptile Day with North Alabama Zoological Society & Alabama Wildlife Federation

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville

Burritt on the Mountain is excited to partner with the North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS), Avy Elmore with the Alabama Wildlife Federation, and Beth Girard, a retired natural resource educator and Tennessee Naturalist program volunteer, to present Reptile Day. NALZS will bring their reptile ambassadors Noodle, a DeKay’s brown snake, Twickenham, the Sulcata tortoise, and…

Free – $12

Teen Maker Hour

U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville

Join every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 am inside the Maker Lab at the Main Museum Ticket Desk for Teen Maker Hour! This program is geared toward ages 12 & up and features exciting hands-on STEAM curriculum.

$12

Family Paddle Day with Black Kids Adventures

Forrest Paddle Boarding 1000 Hobbs Island Road, Huntsville

Come make summer memories on the water with family & friends! Join for a fun-filled day of paddle boarding with Alabama Scenic River Trail. Choose from two sessions and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tennessee River. Don't forget to tell a friend! Registration is required. When: July 27 | 8:30 & 11:30 AM Registration…

$5 – $10
Event Series Space Rocks! 

Space Rocks! 

U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville

Pardon our pun, but asteroids rock! While these large space rocks can cause catastrophic events, like the mass extinction of dinosaurs over 65 million years ago, asteroids are so much more than that! These planetary building blocks are pristine windows to our early solar system, giving us a glimpse into our past and providing vital…

$9 – $12

Virtual Tour: Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Downtown Huntsville Public Library 915 Monroe St, Huntsville

Can’t travel to visit the Smithsonian in person? Join HMCPL in The Studio for a virtual tour of the Smithsonian’s David H. Koch Hall of Fossils, with narrated videos by experts and museum staff. Register at go.hmcpl.org/VirtualTourSMNH Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register for each individual participating…

Free

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival E Forrest St & S Beaty St, Athens

Kiddie Carnival Information: Each ride is one 50 cent ticket, with Free admission to the Kiddie Carnival. Hours of operation are Thursday-Saturday nights, June 20th-July 27th(closed July 4th). Address: 309 E Forrest St., Athens, AL Parking: Free off-site parking across the street at the school campus Concessions: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, chicken fries, Coke Products, french…

Free
Event Series Rocket City Trash Panda Game

Rocket City Trash Panda Game

Toyota Field - Rocket City Trash Pandas 500 Trash Panda Way, Madison

Get ready for a great Trash Panda season! Check the May schedule below for some fun giveaways and activities. 6/4 - Trash Pandas vs Chattanooga Lookouts (Mental Health Awareness Night) 6/5 - Trash Pandas vs Lookouts (Sprocket Pen Holder Bobblehead Giveaway for 1st 1500 adults 18+) 6/6 - Trash Pandas vs Lookouts (Bring Your Cat to…

$8 – $28

Shakespeare in the Garden: The Winter’s Tale

Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville

Join Huntsville Shakespeare at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s outdoor Amphitheatre July 27, August 2, and August 10 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) for Shakespeare’s captivating story of jealousy, forgiveness, and redemption: The Winter’s Tale. This 90-minute family-friendly version will take audiences on a journey to the imaginary seacoast of Bohemia, where ancient Greek…

$25 – $35