23 Can’t Miss family events happening in April

Spring has sprung and the Rocket City is blooming with special events and activities for families. With so many opportunities, events and spring festivals, it can be a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, as always Rocket City Mom has your back!

Here we’ve listed 23 family-friendly special events happening in April that have nothing to do with eggs or bunnies but everything to do with making memories with your kids. Plus 8 of these are completely FREE! Reminder, if you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter delivering all this fun straight to your inbox every Thursday morning.

Looking for the highlights? Here is a printable list of April events to keep the fun going all month long! But don’t forget to keep scrolling and check out the full list of activities!

Free & Cheap Family Fun

Cocktails at the View- Wednesdays Details
Guided History Walking Tours- April 6, 13, 20 & 27 Details
Earth Month Kickoff Cleanup- April 6 Details
Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale- April 11-14 Details
Spring Plant & Cleanup Supply Giveaway- April 12 Details
Pup Palooza- April 14 Details
Downtown Open 2024- April 18-30 Details
Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve- April 20 Details

Worth the Dinero

2nd Annual Charity Classic Softball Game- April 6 Details
Solar Eclipse Viewing & Lunch at Burritt on the Mountain- April 8 Details
Eclipse Day at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center- April 8 Details
Trash Panda Opening Day- April 8 Details
Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo- April 12-14 Details
Princess Pancakes with Tiana & Friends- April 13 Details
Spring Farm Day at Burritt on the Mountain- April 13 Details
Golden Hour at the Garden- Thursdays and Fridays starting April 18 Details
The Good Night Train Ride- April 19 Details
MidCity Crawfish Festival- April 20 Details
Bloomin’ Festival in Cullman- April 20-21 Details
Minecraft Mania- April 20-21 Details
4th Annual Farm Day- April 20 Details
Big Ol’ Ballpark Fair- April 25-May 5 Details
Panoply- April 26-28 Details

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