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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

  • 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

  • Thu 20
    Biergarten

    U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten

    August 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Enjoy great beer, pretzels, and live music under the Saturn V at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Biergarten event! Guests can attend for free

    Free
  • Thu 20
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    805 After Five

    August 20 @ 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 21
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    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 21 Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    Calling all foodies – get ready to chow down at Huntsville’s Culinary Month + Restaurant Week! Sign up for the free 2026 Rocket City Dish

  • 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

  • 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

  • Fri 21

    Downtown Food Truck Rallies

    August 21 @ 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 21
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    Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium

    August 21 @ 6:15 pm - 11:59 pm Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium
    Intuitive Planetarium 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, United States

    Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience in a cocktail glass at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium. Every Friday

    $19
  • Sat 22
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    90s Adult Field Day

    August 22
    Dublin Memorial Park 8324 Old Madison Pike, Madison, AL, United States

    Get ready for a blast from the past at the City of Madison’s 90s Adult Field Day. The inclusive event will feature throwback activities for

  • Sat 22
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    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 22 Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    Calling all foodies – get ready to chow down at Huntsville’s Culinary Month + Restaurant Week! Sign up for the free 2026 Rocket City Dish

  • Sat 22

    Parker McCollum with Max McNown & Annie Bosko

    August 22 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum has reached the ranks of a bona fide Country music superstar by connecting with fans and critics alike through his relatable and

  • Sun 23
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    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 23 Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    Calling all foodies – get ready to chow down at Huntsville’s Culinary Month + Restaurant Week! Sign up for the free 2026 Rocket City Dish

  • 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

    $20
  • Wed 26

    Madison Co. Department of Human Resources Career & Resource Fair

    August 26 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park 2180 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, United States

    Career and Resource Fair. Free and open to everyone in the community. Meet with local employers and learn about current job openings. Learn about community

    Free
  • Wed 26
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    Bluey’s Big Play

    August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Bluey’s Big Play
    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

  • Thu 27
    Biergarten

    U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten

    August 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Enjoy great beer, pretzels, and live music under the Saturn V at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Biergarten event! Guests can attend for free

    Free
  • Thu 27

    Toasting with Tallulah

    August 27 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Royal at Stovehouse Event Center 3414 Governors Drive SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Toasting with Tallulah: A Girls’ Night Out . . . With a Purpose - This annual event brings together amazing women from across our community

    $125.00
  • Thu 27
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    Bluey’s Big Play

    August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Bluey’s Big Play
    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

  • Thu 27
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    Farm-to-Table: A Table of Neighbors

    August 27 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    AU Research & Innovation Campus 345 Voyager Way NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Presented by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Farm-to-Table: A Table of Neighbors is an evening of celebrating community, connection, and Madison County agriculture. The event

    $75.00
  • 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

  • Fri 28
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    Concerts On The Dock

    August 28 @ 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 28
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    Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium

    August 28 @ 6:15 pm - 11:59 pm Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium
    Intuitive Planetarium 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, United States

    Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience in a cocktail glass at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium. Every Friday

    $19
  • 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

  • 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,

  • September 2026

  • Tue 1
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    Coming Home Exhibition

    September 1 Coming Home
    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Explore the layered and evolving meanings of “home” at The Huntsville Museum of Art’s Coming Home exhibition. Featuring a mix of paintings, photography, and mixed

  • Wed 2
    Coming Home graphic

    Coming Home Exhibition

    September 2 Coming Home
    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Explore the layered and evolving meanings of “home” at The Huntsville Museum of Art’s Coming Home exhibition. Featuring a mix of paintings, photography, and mixed

  • Wed 2

    Rocket City New Music presents: Sound Bites

    September 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Sound Bites is a one-night progressive percussive concert experience unlike anything Huntsville has seen before. Rather than presenting a concert in a single room, Rocket

    $45.00
  • Thu 3
    Coming Home graphic

    Coming Home Exhibition

    September 3 Coming Home
    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Explore the layered and evolving meanings of “home” at The Huntsville Museum of Art’s Coming Home exhibition. Featuring a mix of paintings, photography, and mixed

  • 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

  • Thu 3
    Biergarten

    U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten

    September 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten
    U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Enjoy great beer, pretzels, and live music under the Saturn V at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Biergarten event! Guests can attend for free

    Free
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  • In the early 2000s, breweries began to pop up in and around Rocket City as Prohibition-era brewing and beer laws were finally adjusted. 🍺Today, Huntsville is home to many breweries and its craft beer scene continues to grow and thrive.

To learn more about how Huntsville earned the title of “beer capital of Alabama,” head to our website at the link in our bio.
  • Have a photo that captures the best of Rocket City? 📸 There’s still time to submit your favorite shots for a chance to be featured in the upcoming edition of Choose Huntsville™ – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®, with the possibility of landing a spot on the cover!

Submit your original Huntsville photography at the link in our bio by October 31 for your chance to be part of the 2027 guide.
  • 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.

📍 @hsvgarden
  • 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.

Submit your upcoming event at the link in our bio and help locals and visitors discover what’s happening in Huntsville!
  • Tag the friend who needs to touch some grass! 🌿😂

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.
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In the early 2000s, breweries began to pop up in and around Rocket City as Prohibition-era brewing and beer laws were finally adjusted. 🍺Today, Huntsville is home to many breweries and its craft beer scene continues to grow and thrive.

To learn more about how Huntsville earned the title of “beer capital of Alabama,” head to our website at the link in our bio.
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In the early 2000s, breweries began to pop up in and around Rocket City as Prohibition-era brewing and beer laws were finally adjusted. 🍺Today, Huntsville is home to many breweries and its craft beer scene continues to grow and thrive. To learn more about how Huntsville earned the title of “beer capital of Alabama,” head to our website at the link in our bio.
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Have a photo that captures the best of Rocket City? 📸 There’s still time to submit your favorite shots for a chance to be featured in the upcoming edition of Choose Huntsville™ – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®, with the possibility of landing a spot on the cover!

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Have a photo that captures the best of Rocket City? 📸 There’s still time to submit your favorite shots for a chance to be featured in the upcoming edition of Choose Huntsville™ – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®, with the possibility of landing a spot on the cover! Submit your original Huntsville photography at the link in our bio by October 31 for your chance to be part of the 2027 guide.
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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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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.

📍 @hsvgarden
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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. 📍 @hsvgarden
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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.

Submit your upcoming event at the link in our bio and help locals and visitors discover what’s happening in Huntsville!
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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. Submit your upcoming event at the link in our bio and help locals and visitors discover what’s happening in Huntsville!
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