Madison Family Fun in June
School is out, the sun is shining, and parents all over Madison are already dreading the summer lament of “I’m bored!” Head off the complaints by filling your June calendar with tons of family-friendly events in Madison. Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor activities, you’re sure to find something your family will enjoy to fill those long summer days.
Don’t Forget
- All Madison City students are required to re-enroll for the 2019-2020 school year. The deadline for re-registration is June 24. Click here for more information.
- If you have a child that will be in Kindergarten next year, check your assigned school’s website for more information about Kindergarten Assessments.
- AYSO Fall Soccer registration runs May through June. More info here.
- The Madison Public Library Children’s Garden is now open! Check it out the next time you stop by the library.
- Looking for more to do near Madison? Make sure you check out Rocket City Mom’s Summer Fun Guide!
Special Madison, AL Events in June
Madison Police Spring Carnival
May 28-30, 6:00-10:00 pm
May 31-June 1, 6:00-11:00 pm
Cost: $2 admission, unlimited ride wristbands available
Spencer Square Shopping Center | More Info
The Madison Police Foundation again this year will be having a spring Carnival, May 28th to June 1st in the Spencer Square Shopping Center at 8760 Madison Blvd. This event is a fundraiser to support the Foundation and it’s efforts to assist our Officers and employees of the police department.
Grand Opening of Rita’s in Madison!
May 30 – June 2
Cost: $1-2
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | More Info
Enjoy $1 Italian Ices and $2 Gelato to help celebrate the Rita’s Italian Ice grand opening in Madison. You might even win free Italian Ice for a YEAR!
Kids Movie Summer Camp
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Cost: $1
Cineplanet 15 | More Info
Starting in June, Cineplanet 15 in Madison will show a G or PG rated movie every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM for $1 per seat. A $3 kid-size popcorn and drink combo will also be offered.
June 4 & 5 – Hotel Transylvania 3
June 11 & 12 -Rascal Rebel Rabbit
June 18 & 19 – Smurfs Lost Village
June 25 & 26 – Star
July 2 & 3 – Emoji Movie
July 9 & 10 – The Lorax
July 16 & 17 – Minions
July 23 & 24 – Grinch
July 30 & 31 – How to Train Your Dragon The Hidden World
Thursday Concerts on the Patio
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Bring your picnic blanket or chairs and join us for live music on The Patio! There will be food vendors and lots of fun! Sponsored by the Madison Arts Council.
June 6: Divided by Zero
June 13: The Beasley Brothers
June 20: The Old Friends
June 27: The Zooks
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Fridays at 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Join us on the patio of the Madison Public Library for family movie nights this Summer. Movies start at sunset! Popcorn will be provided. Don’t forget your picnic blanket or chair.
June 7: Avengers Infinity War
June 14: Lego Movie 2
June 21: Crazy Rich Asians
June 28: Aquaman
County Line Road Concert Series
Sundays at 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
Heritage Church | More Info
Grab your lawn chairs and come enjoy the 2nd Annual County Line Road Concert Series at 6:30 every Sunday night in June. We will host a different band every week, food trucks, and fun for the kids. Coolers and pets are welcome. Call a friend and meet your neighbors for a great night of entertainment! Info at countylineroadconcertseries.com.
Kids Workshop: Putting Green
Saturday, June 1, 9:00 am – Noon
Cost: Free
Home Depot | More Info
Exercise mental strength with a game of tabletop golf. In this hands-on workshop you and your child can discuss the mindset, jargon and strategy of the sport as you build a putting green to master your hole-in-one. Once your course is built, your child can look fore-ward to decorating it with paint and stickers.
Read Around the Block Party!
Saturday, June 1, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Feature relay races, big trucks, birthday cake, games, face painting, and information on Summer Reading! Yarbrough’s Educational Reptiles will host a live, hands-on animal show at 11:00 a.m.
Tinkergarten Free Trial Class
June 1, 3, 19, 22, 26, 29, 10:00-11:15 am
Cost: Free, reservation required
Creekwood Park | More Info
At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial class, Tinkergarten Leader will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Designed for children ages 18 months-8 years. A Tinkergarten Babies Trial Class will take place June 18 & 25 at 6:00 pm for babies 6-18 months.
Tween Time at MPL
June 2 & 16, 2:00-4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Tweens (ages 10-13) unite! We’ll meet in the program room each month to enjoy a movie, crafts, and snacks.
Summer DIY Drop In Afternoons
June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 3:00-5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Drop by the Madison Studio with your projects or ideas for assistance, brainstorming, and fun. Assistance on a first-come, first-serve basis and machine availability.
Nonfiction Connection
Monday, June 3, 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost: Free, reservation required
Madison Public Library | More Info
Each month at our Nonfiction Connection meetings, school age children (K-5th grades) are invited to explore a different subject with books, activities & crafts. RSVP required. For more information contact Miss Teresa ([email protected]) or 256-461-0046.
Teen Advisory Group Meeting
June 5, 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Help make our library a better place by sharing your ideas!
Intro to 3D Printing
June 5, 6:00-7:30 pm
June 18, 3:30-5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Join us in The Studio to learn the basics of 3D Printing. This course will cover where and how to find or make 3D models, the parts of the 3D Printer, and how to get started 3D printing.
Play D&D at 2nd&C
Wednesdays on June 5 & 19, 6:00-9:00 pm
Cost: Free
2nd and Charles | More Info
Come join us for our bi-weekly D&D night! The event runs every other Wednesday night from 6 – 9 p.m.! We normally start playing around 7 with the hour before for character generation for new players! Right now we are about to enter the TOMB OF ANNIHILATION! New and old players of all ages are always welcome!
Operation Kidsafe Ribbon Cutting
Friday, June 7, 10:00 am
Cost: Free
The Wallace Agency, 11156 County Line Rd Ste D | More Info
Grand opening of the Operation Kidsafe Year-Round Child Safety Center. Refreshments will be served. The system will be on site and will be demonstrated. The center will provide local children with an Amber Alert Ready Bio Card. The program is FREE and private. Forms are ready to hand to law enforcement in a family emergency, parent gets the only record of the visit.
Madison History with John Rankin
Sunday, June 9, 2:00-4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Join Madison’s resident historical expert John Rankin for a series of talks at the library. In this talk, Mr. Rankin will share about James Clemons, namesake of James Clemons High School.
American Girl Book Club
Mondays on June 10 & 17, 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost: Free, registration required
Madison Public Library | More Info
Our American Girl for June is Lea. Book club members should read Lea Dives In , or have someone read the book to them, before our meeting so that they can participate in the discussion.
NEW Adulting 101 Series
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Learn orginazational skills, financial tips, and civic duty from local experts on Mondays in June!
– Practical Bullet Journaling with Kim Holmes – June 10, 6:00 pm
– Personal Finance with Redstone FCU – June 17, 6:00-7:00 pm
– Civic Engagement and Local Government with Sandy Kirkindall – June 24, 6:00-7:00 pm
Teen Ukulele Club
Tuesdays, June 11 & 25, 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Come jam with us! No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Snacks will be served. Bring your own ukulele. A limited supply of instruments will be available at the program.
Machine Sewing 101
Wednesday, June 12, 6:00-7:30 pm
Cost: Free, registration required
Madison Public Library | More Info
Bring your own sewing machine from home, or learn on one of the library’s machines. We will learn the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread and set it up, and complete a short sewing project.
Time Out Book Club
Thursday, June 13, 12:00-1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Love YA books? Do you like to eat food? Join this book club! We are reading “Turtles All the Way Down” by John Green, and we are bringing food that is found on the menu of Applebee’s. Children are welcome at all our book club events. Please feel free to pack a lunch for your children, or they can eat the food people bring.
Preschool STEAM
Friday, June 14, 10:30 am
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Come explore concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in a variety of exciting hands-on activities.
Homeschool Skate
Friday, June 14, 12:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $4
Insanity Skate Park | More Info
Attention All Homeschool Groups! The second Friday of each month we invite all Homeschool Groups to come to Insanity Complex for $4 Roller Skate (includes rental) and $4 Concession Combo. For more information please call 256-319-0000/ext.1026.
Madison Movies in the Park
Friday, June 14, 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Palmer Park | More Info
Madison Parks and Recreation is excited to host another “Movies in the Park,” with this month’s showing of “Angels in the Outfield.” Gates will open at 8pm, and the movie will start at dark. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, email [email protected].
Free RPG Day
Saturday, June 15, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Haven Comics | More Info
Free RPG Day at Haven Comics is always a blast! We have giveaways from a variety of publishers, and free stuff is always awesome! There will be several different RPGs running throughout the day, so it’s the perfect opportunity to come by and try a new setting and/or system. We’ll have two time slots (10-2pm and 2-6pm), with three tables available during each time slot, so you can try two new games in one day!
Family Painting Class
Saturday, June 15, 10:30 am
Cost: Free, reservation required
Madison Public Library | More Info
Join us for Family Painting Class the third Saturday of each month! Space is limited, so reserve your spot online early. In honor of the Summer Reading theme, we are painting the planets.
Ms. Kit’s Bubble Show!
Saturday, June 15, 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Bubbles + Science = Fun!
Kids Night Out
Saturday, June 15, 6:00 pm
Cost: Members $10/child, Non-Members $15/child
Hogan YMCA | More Info
Kids ages 4- 12 years old can enjoy four hours of food, fun and games while parents are away! There will be pizza dinner, games, swimming and friends. KNO is the third Saturday of every month at the Hogan Family YMCA!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Party
Friday, June 21, 10:30 am
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Celebrate 50 years of Eric Carle’s classic children’s book with games, crafts, and more.
Teen Gaming
Monday, June 24, 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Smash Bros or Battleship? Just Dance or Jenga? We’ve got digital, board and card games. Feel free to bring your own! Snacks provided.
Cirque du Todd Variety Show
Tuesday, June 25, 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
This special performance features a variety of circus-style entertainment while promoting reading.
Early Alabama Settlers with Jim Phillips
Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Jim Phillips will tell tales of early pioneers in Alabama, and the hardships they faced as they moved to the area. Jim will also show off artifacts and pictures of ghost towns in this presentation.
Youth Sewing Club
Wednesday, June 26, 4:00 pm
Cost: Free, reservation required
Madison Public Library | More Info
Welcome to our first monthly youth sewing club! We will practice threading our needles, making basic stitches, and sewing our names. Ages 6-12 only please.
Intro to CNC Carving
Thursday, June 27, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free, reservation required
Madison Public Library | More Info
Learn the basics of CNC carving with Carvey and Easel by Inventables. Will discuss designing your project, setting up your carve, and how to get the best results with Carvey.
Preschool Crafts: Dog Days of Summer
Friday, June 28, 10:30 am
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers join us for fun crafts once a month! June’s program will be dog-gone fun as we celebrate all things canine with dog-themed crafts and activities.
Weekly & Reccuriing Events in Madison, Alabama
Free GED Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Asbury Farmhouse | More Info
As part of Asbury’s Imagine Initiative, we are partnering with Drake State Community and Technical College which offers free GED classes at the Asbury Farmhouse. Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5:30-8:30pm and include free childcare and a meal before each class. Click here to fill out the interest form and we will be in touch to connect you with Drake State.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Mondays at 10:30 & Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Hospital | More Info
Breastfeeding support impacts breastfeeding success. If you’re a new mom dedicated to breastfeeding, join us for a weekly support group meeting.
• Ongoing support from Certified Lactation Consultants
• Answers to questions and solutions to common problems
• Weight checks with infant scales
• Celebrate with other new moms who are also meeting their goals
Madison City Chess League Weekly Meeting
Mondays from 6:15 – 7:45 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Kids K-12th grade who know how to play chess are welcome.
Free ESL Classes
Tuesdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Hope Building Rooms J216, H213/215
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm, Faith Building Room F021
Cost: Free
Asbury UMC | More Info
You can learn English for free! Call us at 256.837.0365 or email the class instructor, Jackie Norton at [email protected].
Aprende Inglés gratis! Tel: 256.837.0365, o enviar por correo electrónico el instructor de la clase [email protected].
Summer Matinee Movies at the Library
Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Free family-friendly movies with provided popcorn and lemonade. Ask a librarian for the week’s selection.
Toddler Storytime
Tues-Thurs (June 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27) at 9:30 am
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Music, fingerplays, and stories are all part of this 15-20 minute program for tots and their caregivers. Music and coloring follow. Ages 1-3.
Preschool Storytime
Tues-Thurs (June 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27) at 10:30 am
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Preschoolers and their caregivers will sing, dance, listen, and learn in this 25-30 minute program which features a different theme each week. Ages 3-5.
Baby Storytime
June 3, 10, 14, & 24, 9:30 am
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Come sing, play, read and rhyme with your baby! Learn new signs with your baby each month. After 15-20 minute storytime, babies and their caregivers enjoy playtime. Ages 0-1 years.
Teen Takeover
Thursdays (June 6, 13, 20, 27) from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
Takeover the teen room! Time to make this room the raucous space it was intended to be. Come make a button, play a game, record a video, or doodle with our 3D Pens. The sky is the limit.
Trivia Night
Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Rocket Republic Brewing Company | More Info
Rocket Republic Brewing Company, in conjunction with the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, hosts a weekly family friendly trivia night. Food and drinks are available to purchase, but it’s free to play trivia and all ages are welcome.
Madison City Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday from 8AM – Noon
Cost: Free admission, bring $ to shop!
Trinity Baptist Church | More Info
Every Saturday local farmers and artisan makers bring their fresh produce, meats, cheeses, coffee, flowers & herbs, breads, eggs, and hand-made items to sell. Sometimes there’s live music!
Maker Space Studio Orientation
May 1, 6:00-7:00 pm
June 7, 2:00-3:00 pm
June 11, 4:00-5:00 pm
June 21, 10:30-11:30 am
June 25, 1:00-2:00 pm
June 30, 2:00-3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Madison Public Library | More Info
There’s a lot for teens and adults to see and do at The Studio, so get started by attending orientation to the Madison Library Makerspace! In this weekly program for we’ll introduce and demonstrate 3D printing, CNC machining, creative design software, and other Studio equipment. We will also cover mandatory safety training and go over ideas for future projects. Once you’ve been introduced, you can come back and get to know The Studio even better & make your own projects!
Madison City School Board Meetings
June 6 & 27, 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Central Office Board Room | More Info
Regular school board meeting – it’s always a good idea to pop in and see what’s happening at Madison City Schools.
Madison City Council Meetings
June 10 & 24, 6:00-9:00 pm
Cost: Free
City Hall Council Chambers | More Info
The regular city council meeting times are a great way to learn what’s going on in your neighborhood.
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