Huntsville Botanical Garden

June 8, 2017

Weekend Roundup June 9-11

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What’s going on this weekend? How can you keep your kids occupied without breaking the bank? All of these questions will be answered inside the Huntsville Weekend Roundup!

May 7, 2017

Dinosaurs UpROAR Alive Stomp Into Huntsville!

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Can you imagine the Huntsville Botanical Garden teeming with giant reptiles? Dinosaurs UpROAR Alive will do just that from May 13 – August 13, 2017.

May 4, 2017

Huntsville Weekend Roundup May 5-7

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If you are looking for a long list of free family fun happening this weekend in Huntsville you will NOT be disappointed! You’ve got it in spades – the hardest part will be trying to choose how much to do. We’ve even got lots of yummy Cinco de Mayo recipes you can serve up on […]

March 12, 2017

25 Things to Do in Huntsville This Spring with Kids

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Our Must List of things to do with your family this Spring is here! Check off each of these 25 things and you’re guaranteed to get the most out of the season.

March 9, 2017

Weekend Roundup March 10-12

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Don’t you want to kick off Spring Break weekend in Huntsville in a big way? Check out our weekly list of fun and free/cheap events and your kids will think you’re a ROCKSTAR. So will your wallet.

February 24, 2017

2017 Spring Events in Huntsville and North Alabama

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Ready to frolic? There are so many spring events in Huntsville and North Alabama that we guarantee your family is going to be busy. Don’t see what you’re looking for on this list, be sure to check out our full 2017 Spring Activities Guide sponsored by the Heart of the Valley YMCA. You’ll find a listing […]

February 24, 2017

2017 Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny Sightings in Huntsville and North Alabama

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Easter egg hunts and bunny sightings in Huntsville and North Alabama!

January 19, 2017

Weekend Roundup January 20-22

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We love to list our favorite free and/or cheap family-friendly things to do each week! What are your plans to get out and spend time with your kids in Huntsville?

December 6, 2016

Win a Pass to the Galaxy of Lights at Huntsville Botanical Garden

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Galaxy of Lights is the perfect holiday treat for the young and young-at-heart and you can win one of five passes we’re giving away on Day 11 of our 12 Days of Giveaways.

November 10, 2016

Galaxy of Lights Continues to Grow at Huntsville Botanical Garden

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Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy of Lights is a long-time holiday tradition for not just local families, but also people from all over the southeast of the United States. 25,000 cars go through the holiday light show on driving nights, and that’s not even counting the awesome Walking Nights HBG has added!

October 6, 2016

Weekend Roundup October 7-9

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As Fall Break winds down, take heart! There’s still more fun to be had and it’s all here in our Huntsville Weekend Roundup.

June 14, 2016

Kid Report: Huntsville Botanical Garden

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Experience HBG through the eyes of a kid in this first installment of our Rocket City Mom Kid Reporter series. Houses, Huts, & Habitats gets a whole new perspective!