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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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  • 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 Shakespeare in the Garden
    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 Food Truck Fridays
    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 Shakespeare in the Garden
    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
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    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
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    Shakespeare in the Garden

    August 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shakespeare in the Garden
    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
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    Food Truck Fridays

    August 14 Food Truck Fridays
    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 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 21
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    Food Truck Fridays

    August 21 Food Truck Fridays
    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
  • Fri 28
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    Food Truck Fridays

    August 28 Food Truck Fridays
    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

  • 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

  • Sun 30
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    BOLD Market: Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses in Huntsville

    August 30 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrate Black-owned businesses in Huntsville at The BOLD Market, a dynamic community celebration hosted by BOLD Huntsville and Huntsville Black-Owned Businesses on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Held at The Orion

  • September 2026

  • 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

    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 will spin tales of Huntsville’s

  • 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

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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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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