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When it comes to having fun in The Rocket City, the possibilities are endless.

With an impressive lineup of festivals, celebrations, and community gatherings each year, there’s always something exciting happening in Huntsville. From outdoor concerts and cultural showcases to anticipated sporting events, food festivals, and festive seasonal traditions, Huntsville offers events that delight newcomers and longtime locals alike.

 

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  • August 2026

  • Wed 5

    Huntsville Culinary Month

    August 1 @ 8:00 am - August 31 @ 6:00 pm

    Culinary Month is Huntsville’s month-long celebration of the city’s diverse food scene, including the area’s chefs, bakers, brewers, and mixologists. At the center of Culinary Month is Huntsville Restaurant Week,

  • Fri 7
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    Shakespeare in the Garden

    August 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” but most especially when Shakespeare is being performed in the Huntsville Botanical Garden! Experience the thrill of live, outdoor theater

    $35.00
  • Sat 8

    Community Fun & Wellness Block Party

    August 8 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Butler Green 2620 Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrate National Health Center Week with Central North Alabama Health Services, Inc. (CNAHSI), Thrive Alabama, and HAPPI Health at the Community Fun & Wellness Block Party—a FREE, family-friendly celebration bringing together healthcare, community resources, and

  • Sat 8
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    Sunset & Small Business

    August 8 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Alcove Garden & Suites 3312 Long Avenue SW, Huntsville, United States

    ✨ SHOP. BUILD. CONNECT. ✨   August is National Black Business Month, and we are pulling up to celebrate, elevate, and pour right back into the local brilliance and creative energy that

  • Sat 8
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    Shakespeare in the Garden

    August 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” but most especially when Shakespeare is being performed in the Huntsville Botanical Garden! Experience the thrill of live, outdoor theater

    $35.00
  • Fri 14

    The Moonlight Market

    August 14 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Courthouse Square 113 Northside Sq, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Follow the lamplight to The Moonlight Market – “one of the best ways to experience Friday night in downtown Huntsville!” Every second Friday from June until October, the Downtown Square

  • Sat 15
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    Rocket City Octane Auto Show

    August 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    VBC South Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Calling all car enthusiasts from across the Southeast for the Rocket City Octane Auto Show – North Alabama’s premier indoor auto show! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

  • Sat 15
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    Huntsville Tea Festival

    August 15 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    AnnaBella at Cedar Glenn 5264 Rustic Trail, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Steep in a world of herbs and flavor at the Huntsville Tea Festival at Annabella. The festival will feature a tea market where attendees can sample and shop a wide

  • Thu 20

    Third Thursdays on Main

    August 20 @ 5:00 pm
    Main Street Madison 14 Short Street, Madison, AL, United States

    Experience the heart and soul of historic downtown Madison at Third Thursdays on Main! Grab your friends and enjoy extended retail hours, pop-up vendors, family-friendly activities, live music, delicious food,

  • Thu 20
    805 after five

    805 After Five

    August 20 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Campus No. 805 2620 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Cool music, cold drinks, and good times await at the 805 After Five concert series! Every third Thursday from now until October, thousands will gather at Campus 805’s Butler Green

  • Fri 21
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    Stomp Out Cancer: Grape Stomp

    August 21 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    La Famiglia Vineyards & Winery 116 Rigsby Cir, Toney, Alabama, United States

    Join the La Famiglia Vineyards at their Stomp Out Cancer: Grape Stomp event! The vineyard invites attendees to celebrate the tradition of grape stomping, as well as enjoy good food

  • Fri 21

    Downtown Food Truck Rallies

    August 21 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Rolling into Big Spring Park, the Downtown Food Truck Rallies are back for the summer! With a rotating lineup of fan-favorite food trucks and brand-new vendors serving everything from savory

  • Wed 26
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    Bluey’s Big Play

    August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    See Mum, Dad, Bingo, and Bluey come to life on stage during Bluey’s Big Play! The theatrical adaptation of the Emmy-winning TV show will feature original music and life-sized puppets

  • Thu 27
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    Bluey’s Big Play

    August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    See Mum, Dad, Bingo, and Bluey come to life on stage during Bluey’s Big Play! The theatrical adaptation of the Emmy-winning TV show will feature original music and life-sized puppets

  • Fri 28
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    Concerts On The Dock

    August 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Concerts on the Dock invites local, regional, and nationally renowned musicians to play at Lowe Mill A&E’s historic loading-dock-turned-stage. Inspired by western swing, country, bluegrass, jazz, and blues, attendees will

  • Sat 29
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    Story Financial Partners Bowl

    August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium 3125 Don Mincher Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Kick off the 2026 college football season at the Story Financial Partners Bowl at the Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. Hosting its first-ever Division I football game, the

  • September 2026

  • Fri 4
    concerts on the dock

    Concerts On The Dock

    September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Concerts on the Dock invites local, regional, and nationally renowned musicians to play at Lowe Mill A&E’s historic loading-dock-turned-stage. Inspired by western swing, country, bluegrass, jazz, and blues, attendees will

  • Fri 4

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring
    Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, United States

    Celebrate spooky season with the Huntsville Ghost Walk, where guests can choose between three guided tours through the Twickenham, Old Town, and Downtown districts. Guides will spin tales of Huntsville’s

  • Sat 5

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring
    Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, United States

    Celebrate spooky season with the Huntsville Ghost Walk, where guests can choose between three guided tours through the Twickenham, Old Town, and Downtown districts. Guides will spin tales of Huntsville’s

  • Fri 11

    The Moonlight Market

    September 11 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Courthouse Square 113 Northside Sq, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Follow the lamplight to The Moonlight Market – “one of the best ways to experience Friday night in downtown Huntsville!” Every second Friday from June until October, the Downtown Square

  • Fri 11
    concerts on the dock

    Concerts On The Dock

    September 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Concerts on the Dock invites local, regional, and nationally renowned musicians to play at Lowe Mill A&E’s historic loading-dock-turned-stage. Inspired by western swing, country, bluegrass, jazz, and blues, attendees will

  • Fri 11

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 11 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring
    Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, United States

    Celebrate spooky season with the Huntsville Ghost Walk, where guests can choose between three guided tours through the Twickenham, Old Town, and Downtown districts. Guides will spin tales of Huntsville’s

  • Sat 12

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring
    Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, United States

    Celebrate spooky season with the Huntsville Ghost Walk, where guests can choose between three guided tours through the Twickenham, Old Town, and Downtown districts. Guides will spin tales of Huntsville’s

  • Thu 17
    805 after five

    805 After Five

    September 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Campus No. 805 2620 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Cool music, cold drinks, and good times await at the 805 After Five concert series! Every third Thursday from now until October, thousands will gather at Campus 805’s Butler Green

  • Fri 18

    Downtown Food Truck Rallies

    September 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Rolling into Big Spring Park, the Downtown Food Truck Rallies are back for the summer! With a rotating lineup of fan-favorite food trucks and brand-new vendors serving everything from savory

  • Fri 18
    concerts on the dock

    Concerts On The Dock

    September 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring
    Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Concerts on the Dock invites local, regional, and nationally renowned musicians to play at Lowe Mill A&E’s historic loading-dock-turned-stage. Inspired by western swing, country, bluegrass, jazz, and blues, attendees will

  • Fri 18

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 18 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring
    Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, United States

    Celebrate spooky season with the Huntsville Ghost Walk, where guests can choose between three guided tours through the Twickenham, Old Town, and Downtown districts. Guides will spin tales of Huntsville’s

  • Sat 19

    Monte Sano Art Festival

    September 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring
    Monte Sano State Park 5105 SE Nolen Ave, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Monte Sano Art Festival boasts “art with a view” at scenic Monte Sano State Park each fall. The festival features more than 140 local and regional visual artists in addition

  • Sat 19

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 19 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring
    Harrison Brothers Hardware 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, United States

    Celebrate spooky season with the Huntsville Ghost Walk, where guests can choose between three guided tours through the Twickenham, Old Town, and Downtown districts. Guides will spin tales of Huntsville’s

  • Sun 20

    Monte Sano Art Festival

    September 20 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring
    Monte Sano State Park 5105 SE Nolen Ave, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Monte Sano Art Festival boasts “art with a view” at scenic Monte Sano State Park each fall. The festival features more than 140 local and regional visual artists in addition

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  • Looking for fun events in Huntsville next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in August:

🫖 @huntsvilleteafestival
📍 Annabella
📅 August 15

🚗 Rocket City Octane Auto Show
📍 @vonbrauncenter
📅 August 15

🏑 90s Adult Field Day
📍 Dublin Park
📅 August 22

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in August!
  • Adventure and scenic beauty meet at Monte Sano State Park. 🌲With hiking trails, overlooks, campgrounds, and peaceful woodland escapes, this mountaintop destination is a favorite for outdoor lovers year-round.
  • Beautiful views among one of Madison’s most luxurious apartments and townhomes. ☀️ Experience the elevated lifestyle you deserve @livanotownmadison.
  • "Big bank muscle with small bank hustle." 🏦 That's how Market President Eric Sanders describes First Horizon's approach in Huntsville.

To learn more about how @first_horizon supports the Huntsville area through community involvement, local leadership, and 161 years of experience, head to our website at the link in our bio.
  • Ever wonder how Huntsville earned the nickname “Rocket City?” 🚀Our latest blog explores the people, innovations, and space milestones that helped shape Huntsville into one of America’s most influential science and technology hubs.

Head to our website at the link in our bio to learn more about Huntsville’s history.
  • Next time you visit Historic Downtown Madison, consider adding these stops to your itinerary! Whether you are looking for entertainment, history, good eats, or shopping, you can find all of these within walking distance. Let us know what your favorite places are in Downtown Madison, and tag a friend you want to spend the day with trying new places! 

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Looking for fun events in Huntsville next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in August:

🫖 @huntsvilleteafestival
📍 Annabella
📅 August 15

🚗 Rocket City Octane Auto Show
📍 @vonbrauncenter
📅 August 15

🏑 90s Adult Field Day
📍 Dublin Park
📅 August 22

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in August!
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Looking for fun events in Huntsville next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in August: 🫖 @huntsvilleteafestival 📍 Annabella 📅 August 15 🚗 Rocket City Octane Auto Show 📍 @vonbrauncenter 📅 August 15 🏑 90s Adult Field Day 📍 Dublin Park 📅 August 22 Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in August!
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Adventure and scenic beauty meet at Monte Sano State Park. 🌲With hiking trails, overlooks, campgrounds, and peaceful woodland escapes, this mountaintop destination is a favorite for outdoor lovers year-round.
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Beautiful views among one of Madison’s most luxurious apartments and townhomes. ☀️ Experience the elevated lifestyle you deserve @livanotownmadison.
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"Big bank muscle with small bank hustle." 🏦 That's how Market President Eric Sanders describes First Horizon's approach in Huntsville.

To learn more about how @first_horizon supports the Huntsville area through community involvement, local leadership, and 161 years of experience, head to our website at the link in our bio.
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"Big bank muscle with small bank hustle." 🏦 That's how Market President Eric Sanders describes First Horizon's approach in Huntsville. To learn more about how @first_horizon supports the Huntsville area through community involvement, local leadership, and 161 years of experience, head to our website at the link in our bio.
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Ever wonder how Huntsville earned the nickname “Rocket City?” 🚀Our latest blog explores the people, innovations, and space milestones that helped shape Huntsville into one of America’s most influential science and technology hubs.

Head to our website at the link in our bio to learn more about Huntsville’s history.
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Ever wonder how Huntsville earned the nickname “Rocket City?” 🚀Our latest blog explores the people, innovations, and space milestones that helped shape Huntsville into one of America’s most influential science and technology hubs. Head to our website at the link in our bio to learn more about Huntsville’s history.
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Next time you visit Historic Downtown Madison, consider adding these stops to your itinerary! Whether you are looking for entertainment, history, good eats, or shopping, you can find all of these within walking distance. Let us know what your favorite places are in Downtown Madison, and tag a friend you want to spend the day with trying new places! @zanottasristorante @lemonandlavendermadison @madisoncity_alabama @madisonalchamber
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