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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.

Use the category filters or select a date on the calendar below to discover upcoming events in and around The Rocket City!

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Things to Do in Huntsville: October

Parades

July 2026
City of Madison Independence Day Parade

July 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Heritage Elementary School 11775 County Line Rd, Madison, AL, United States
Huntsville Salutes America’s 250th

July 4 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

A once-in-a-lifetime celebration awaits at the Huntsville Salutes America’s 250th in downtown Huntsville! Presented by Meta, the celebration opens with a vendor market and food trucks at 4 p.m., followed
October 2026
Madison Street Festival

October 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Church Street Church Street, Madison, United States

For more than four decades, thousands of people have gathered in historic downtown Madison for the Madison Street Festival. This vibrant event has it all: arts and crafts, live entertainment,
February 2027
Carnegie Carnival

February 14, 2027

The Carnegie Carnival is a full day of Mardi Gras-themed events starting with a half marathon – the Carnival Frolic 13.1 – and culminating in a nighttime parade through downtown