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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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  • April 2026

  • Wed 29

    Family Movie Nights: The LEGO Movie

    April 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Field Day 6123 University Dr NW, Unit 110, Huntsville, AL, United States

    🎬 Family Movie Night at Field Day: “The LEGO Movie” (PG) 🍿 Join us every Wednesday for a FREE Family Movie Night on our outdoor patio! On April 29th, we’re

    Free
  • May 2026

  • Sat 2

    17th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride

    May 2 @ 11:00 am
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Pedal through Downtown Huntsville with Mayor Tommy Battle at the 17th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride. With registration and check-in opening at 10:30 a.m. at Big Spring Park, the family-friendly, four-mile

  • Sat 9

    Mom’s Laser Celebration

    May 9 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    Campus No. 805 2620 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrate mom like never before at Mom’s Laser Celebration by Rocket City Lasers! At $10 a show, or $20 for an all-access wristband, mom can immerse herself in four dazzling

    $10.00
  • Sat 16

    5th Annual Camp to Amp Festival

    May 16 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    MidCity District 5909 University Dr, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Connecting MidCity District's The Camp to the Orion Amphitheater, the 5th Annual Camp to Amp Festival is a free, day-long event celebrating North Alabama’s community, arts, and music. Attendees can

  • Sat 23

    Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic

    May 23 @ 6:00 am - May 24 @ 8:00 pm
  • Sat 30

    Field Day Movie Night: Pitch Perfect

    May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    $10.00
  • June 2026

  • Wed 3

    The Big Run 5K

    June 3 @ 6:00 pm
    John Hunt Park 2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    In honor of Global Running Day, The Big Run 5K invites all runners and walkers to work towards their personal health goals and celebrate the sport that brings the community

  • Thu 4

    1st Thursdays Art Walk Series at Village Green

    June 4 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Village Green 461 John Henry Way, Madison, AL, United States
  • Sat 6

    Daylily Open House Picnic

    June 6 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Spend the morning picnicking and surrounded by the beauty of blooming daylilies at the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Daylily Open House Picnic. Pack a breakfast or lunch from home, or stop

  • Tue 9

    3rd Annual Summer Sunset Concert Series at Ditto Landing

    June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Kingston Pavilion at Ditto Landing 293 Ditto Landing Road, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Pack up a lawn chair or blanket, sunscreen, and the whole family – including the furry, four-legged members – and head to Ditto Landing for the 3rd Annual Summer Sunset

  • Fri 12

    10th Annual Reelin’ N Smokin’ Backyard BBQ Competition

    June 12 @ 8:00 am - June 13 @ 6:00 pm
    Ditto Landing Campground 293 Ditto Landing Rd SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrating 10 years, the Reelin’ N Smokin’ Backyard BBQ Competition – sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society – invites the Rocket City’s local grillers to put their barbecuing skills

  • Sun 14

    Taylor Swif-tea

    June 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Be fearless and show off your love for Taylor Swift at the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Taylor Swif-tea! Celebrating two decades of Taylor Swift’s music and storytelling, each table at the

  • Sat 20

    Family Field Day at Huntsville Botanical Garden

    June 20 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    An afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable family memories awaits at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Family Field Day! Designed for the whole family, the event will offer classic outdoor games,

  • Sat 20

    Water Lantern Festival

    June 20 @ 5:30 pm
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States
  • Sat 20

    Concert At The Three Caves

    June 20 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Three Caves 901 Kennamer Dr SE, Huntsville, AL, United States
    $55.00
  • July 2026

  • Wed 1

    2026 FIFA World Cup™ Watch Party

    July 1 @ 6:00 pm

    Timberlake, League & Brooks, a downtown Huntsville persona injury law firm, is throwing a FREE block-party-style community watch party to cheer on Team USA in their first match of Round

  • Thu 2

    Independence Day Picnic

    July 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Downtown Rescue Mission 1400 Evangel Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Join us for our annual Independence Picnic as Mission guests, community members, families, volunteers, and supporters come together to celebrate freedom, fellowship, and community. This free, family-friendly event will feature

    Free
  • Fri 3
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    Silent Fireworks: Guided Glow Night Hike

    July 3 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monte Sano State Park 5105 SE Nolen Ave, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Join our naturalist team for a special guided night hike on one of the trails at Monte Sano State Park. This hike will be fun for the whole family and

    $5.00
  • Sun 26

    The Vintage Market @ Field Day

    July 26 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Get ready to explore awesome local vendors all in one spot! Join us in person at The Vintage Market @ Field Day for a fun day of browsing unique finds,

    Free
  • Mon 27

    Concerts in the Park

    July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    A Huntsville summer tradition, Arts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Concerts In The Park start on the first Monday in June and are held over ten weeks, every Monday

  • August 2026

  • Sat 1
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    Shakespeare in the Garden

    August 1 @ 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 7
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    Food Truck Fridays

    August 7 Recurring
    Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center 500 Church St NW, Huntsville, United States

    Tasty food and drink await at Food Truck Fridays at the Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center! Every Friday in August, attendees can enjoy breakfast from Happi Pappi, St. Paddy’s Wagon, Park

  • 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
    End Addiction Walk Graphic

    2026 End Addiction HSV Walk

    August 8 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Walk to honor lives impacted by substance use disorders and celebrate recovery at the 2026 End Addiction Walk. Taking place at Big Spring International Park, attendees can join the walk,

  • 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
    Shakespeare In The Garden Informational Graphic

    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
    Food Truck Fridays graphic

    Food Truck Fridays

    August 14 Recurring
    Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center 500 Church St NW, Huntsville, United States

    Tasty food and drink await at Food Truck Fridays at the Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center! Every Friday in August, attendees can enjoy breakfast from Happi Pappi, St. Paddy’s Wagon, Park

  • 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

  • Fri 21
    Food Truck Fridays graphic

    Food Truck Fridays

    August 21 Recurring
    Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center 500 Church St NW, Huntsville, United States

    Tasty food and drink await at Food Truck Fridays at the Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center! Every Friday in August, attendees can enjoy breakfast from Happi Pappi, St. Paddy’s Wagon, Park

  • Tue 25

    Inbound: Immersive Yoga

    August 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Inbound invites new and experienced yogis to an Immersive Yoga class at the Orion Amphitheater! Through carefully curated playlists that provide noise isolation and less distractions, participants will enjoy more

    $20
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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.

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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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