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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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  • September 2026

  • Wed 2

    Huntsville Music Month

    September 1 - September 30

    September is Huntsville Music Month – a citywide celebration of artists, venues, businesses, events, and organizations that make up the Huntsville music scene. As "Alabama's Music Launchpad," Huntsville will offer

  • Thu 3

    1st Thursdays Art Walk Series at Village Green

    September 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Village Green 461 John Henry Way, Madison, AL, United States

    Clift Farm presents 1st Thursdays Art Walk at Village Green – an afternoon that’s designed to inspire local artists to display their talent. Guests are invited to grab dinner at Clift Farm or

  • Fri 4
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    Concerts On The Dock

    September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Concerts On The Dock
    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,

  • Fri 4

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Huntsville Ghost Walk
    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 Huntsville Ghost Walk
    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

  • Mon 7
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    Homeschool 3D Design Labs

    September 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Homeschool 3D Design Labs
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Calling all homeschoolers 12-14 years old! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center invites you to their two-day, hands-on 3D Design Labs in their Space Works:

  • Tue 8
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    Homeschool 3D Design Labs

    September 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Homeschool 3D Design Labs
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Calling all homeschoolers 12-14 years old! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center invites you to their two-day, hands-on 3D Design Labs in their Space Works:

  • Wed 9
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    Free Family Movie Night @ Field Day

    September 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Field Day 6123 University Dr NW, Unit 110, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Come for a free double feature showing of Minions & Monsters and Spongebob Movie Search for Squarepants. All ages welcome, sorry no outside food or drink.

    Free
  • Fri 11

    The Moonlight Market

    September 11 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Moonlight Market
    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
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    Concerts On The Dock

    September 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Concerts On The Dock
    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,

  • Fri 11

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 11 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Huntsville Ghost Walk
    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
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    Local Artist Showcase

    September 12
    Exoteak Traders Limited 2121 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Discover local creativity at Exoteak Traders Limited’s Local Artist Showcase! Join us Saturday, September 12, for a day featuring talented local artists, makers, and creators from across the Huntsville area.

    Free
  • Sat 12

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Huntsville Ghost Walk
    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

  • Mon 14
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    Homeschool 3D Design Labs

    September 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Homeschool 3D Design Labs
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Calling all homeschoolers 12-14 years old! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center invites you to their two-day, hands-on 3D Design Labs in their Space Works:

  • Tue 15
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    Homeschool 3D Design Labs

    September 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Homeschool 3D Design Labs
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Calling all homeschoolers 12-14 years old! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center invites you to their two-day, hands-on 3D Design Labs in their Space Works:

  • Wed 16
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    Fall Flower Festival

    September 16 @ 9:00 am - September 20 @ 7:00 pm Fall Flower Festival
    Hubert Family Farms 432 Narrow Ln., New Market, United States

    The Hubert Family Farm invites guests to their Fall Flower Festival and U-pick event. A short drive to New Market, guests can purchase a day pass for $7.30 to pick

  • Thu 17
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    Pooches & PUPkins

    September 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    The paw-fect way to celebrate fall awaits at the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Pooches & PUPkins event! From 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cedar Glade and the Meadow at Lake

  • Thu 17
    805 after five

    805 After Five

    September 17 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 805 After Five
    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

  • Fri 18

    Downtown Food Truck Rallies

    September 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Downtown Food Truck Rallies
    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

  • Fri 18
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    Concerts On The Dock

    September 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Concerts On The Dock
    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,

  • Fri 18

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 18 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Huntsville Ghost Walk
    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 18

    FPCTA’s The Little Mermaid

    September 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FPCTA’s The Little Mermaid
    FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN'S THEATER & ACADEMY 3320 Triana Blvd. SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    THE LITTLE MERMAID PERFORMANCES ARE SEPT. 18-20 & 25-27 FRIDAYS @ 7 P.M. SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS @ 1 P.M. & 6 P.M. Adapted & Directed

    $19 – $25
  • Sat 19

    Tinkerfest

    September 19 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    EarlyWorks Children's Museum 404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

    It's full STEAM ahead when the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum's annual Tinkerfest hits the streets! Starting at 9 a.m. in the museum and spreading out and

  • Sat 19

    Monte Sano Art Festival

    September 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monte Sano Art Festival
    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
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    Observe the Moon Night with NASA’S Marshall Space Flight Center

    September 19 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Come celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with NASA'S Marshall Space Flight Center at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Hosted by NASA’s Planetary Missions

    Free
  • Sat 19

    Huntsville Ghost Walk

    September 19 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Huntsville Ghost Walk
    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 Monte Sano Art Festival
    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

  • Sun 20
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    CulturA Festival

    September 20 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Presented by Publix and produced by Revel Events, the 5th Annual CulturA Festival is a celebration of Hispanic culture, food, and music. From 12 to 7 p.m. at the Orion

  • Mon 21
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    Homeschool 3D Design Labs

    September 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Homeschool 3D Design Labs
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Calling all homeschoolers 12-14 years old! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center invites you to their two-day, hands-on 3D Design Labs in their Space Works:

  • Tue 22

    Free-Play Tuesdays at Pints & Pixels

    September 22 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free-Play Tuesdays at Pints & Pixels
    Pints & Pixels 2500 Clinton Ave West, Suite H, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Make Tuesday game day at Pints & Pixels! Join us every Tuesday from noon–9 p.m. at Campus 805 in Huntsville for Free-Play Tuesdays. Enjoy free

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  • A piece of Huntsville history stands in the heart of downtown at the historic Huntsville Depot. 🚂 Built in 1860, the depot is one of the oldest surviving railroad depots in the United States and a remarkably preserved example of 19th-century railroad architecture. 

While the museum isn't currently open for tours, visitors can still explore the Depot grounds!
  • Peaceful views and natural beauty can be found around every corner at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. 🌿 Reflection Lake offers a serene spot to slow down and take in the gardens, surrounded by seasonal blooms and the beauty of nature.

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With 118 acres to explore, the Huntsville Botanical Garden is the perfect nature escape. Wander nearly two miles of winding trails, explore eight interactive garden experiences, and soak up a little time outdoors.

And there’s always something happening – from Shakespeare in the Garden and FestiFall to the Scarecrow Trail and winter’s Galaxy of Lights. 🍂🎄 

No matter the time of year, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and learn.
  • Photography submissions are officially open for the upcoming edition of Choose Huntsville™ – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®! 📸 

We're looking for beautiful, original photographs that capture what makes the Greater Huntsville area such a special place to live, work, visit, and explore. From local businesses and restaurants to parks, landscapes, neighborhoods, attractions, and more, we want to see the Rocket City through your eyes.

Photographers of all experience levels are welcome to submit their work, and your photo could be featured in the 2027 edition – or even on the cover!

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A piece of Huntsville history stands in the heart of downtown at the historic Huntsville Depot. 🚂 Built in 1860, the depot is one of the oldest surviving railroad depots in the United States and a remarkably preserved example of 19th-century railroad architecture. 

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A piece of Huntsville history stands in the heart of downtown at the historic Huntsville Depot. 🚂 Built in 1860, the depot is one of the oldest surviving railroad depots in the United States and a remarkably preserved example of 19th-century railroad architecture. While the museum isn't currently open for tours, visitors can still explore the Depot grounds!
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Peaceful views and natural beauty can be found around every corner at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. 🌿 Reflection Lake offers a serene spot to slow down and take in the gardens, surrounded by seasonal blooms and the beauty of nature.

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Got an event coming up in Huntsville? 📅 From festivals and live music to community gatherings and family-friendly activities, our online events calendar is a great place to share what’s happening around the Rocket City.

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Photography submissions are officially open for the upcoming edition of Choose Huntsville™ – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®! 📸 

We're looking for beautiful, original photographs that capture what makes the Greater Huntsville area such a special place to live, work, visit, and explore. From local businesses and restaurants to parks, landscapes, neighborhoods, attractions, and more, we want to see the Rocket City through your eyes.

Photographers of all experience levels are welcome to submit their work, and your photo could be featured in the 2027 edition – or even on the cover!

Submissions are open from September 1 through October 31, 2026.

See the full submission guidelines, photo requirements, eligible categories, and more on our website at the link in our bio.
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