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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

  • Fri 31
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    WARHOL: Film, Fashion, Photography

    July 31 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Step into the dazzling universe of Andy Warhol—a place where art and celebrity collide. WARHOL: film, fashion, photography presents an expansive look at one of

  • August 2026

  • Sat 1

    Huntsville Culinary Month

    August 1 @ 8:00 am - August 31 @ 6:00 pm

    Culinary Month is Huntsville’s month-long celebration of the city’s diverse food scene, including the area’s chefs, bakers, brewers, and mixologists. At the center of Culinary

  • Sat 1
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    Huntsville Food Fest

    August 1 @ 11:00 am - August 2 @ 2:00 pm
    The Royal at Stovehouse Event Center 3414 Governors Drive SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Unlimited bites from 25+ local restaurants await at the Huntsville Food Fest! One ticket provides access to all-you-can eat small plates, as well as seating

  • 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

    $35.00
  • Tue 4
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    Huntsville Career Fair – Engineering, Technology, & More

    August 4 @ 1:00 am - 4:00 pm
    The Westin Huntsville 6800 Governors West, Huntsville, AL, United States

    The Huntsville Madison Chamber invites candidates in the engineering and technology industries to the Huntsville In-Person Career Fair. Registered attendees will be able to connect

  • Thu 6
    Biergarten

    U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten

    August 6 @ 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 6

    Levity x Tape B: Summer Program

    August 6 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    The pairing feels inevitable. Tape B and Levity have repeatedly ignited crowds together through collaborative moments and back-to-back performances, most notably under their fan-coined alias

  • 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

  • Fri 7

    Quarterly @ Cavalry: Back to School Celebration

    August 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Cavarly Hill Community Center - Theatre 2800 Poplar Ave., Huntsville, Alabama

    Back to School with a Bang! 🥁✨ Arts Huntsville and City of Huntsville District 1 - Huntsville, Ala City Council invite you and your family

  • Fri 7
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    Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium

    August 7 @ 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
  • 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,

  • 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

  • Sat 8
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    Sunset & Small Business

    August 8 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Alcove Garden & Suites 3312 Long Avenue SW, Huntsville, United States

    ✨ SHOP. BUILD. CONNECT. ✨   August is National Black Business Month, and we are pulling up to celebrate, elevate, and pour right back into the local

  • 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
  • Thu 13
    Biergarten

    U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten

    August 13 @ 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
  • Fri 14
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    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 14 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 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

  • 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

  • Fri 14
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    Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium

    August 14 @ 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 15
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    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 15 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 15
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    Rocket City Octane Auto Show

    August 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    VBC South Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Calling all car enthusiasts from across the Southeast for the Rocket City Octane Auto Show – North Alabama’s premier indoor auto show! From 10 a.m.

  • Sat 15
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    Huntsville Tea Festival

    August 15 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    AnnaBella at Cedar Glenn 5264 Rustic Trail, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Steep in a world of herbs and flavor at the Huntsville Tea Festival at Annabella. The festival will feature a tea market where attendees can

  • Sat 15
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    Gladys Knight

    August 15 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    The iconic American singer, songwriter, actress, and seven-Grammy-Award winner, Gladys Knight is on tour and making a stop at the Von Braun Center. The performance will start at 7:30 p.m.,

  • Sun 16
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    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 16 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

  • Mon 17
    Rocket City Dash Pass Graphic

    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 17 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 18
    Rocket City Dash Pass Graphic

    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 18 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 18
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    Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees

    August 18 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    If you’d give up forever to see the Goo Goo Dolls in concert, your wait is over! Starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Orion Amphitheater, experience the band live as

  • Wed 19
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    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 19 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

  • Thu 20
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    Huntsville Culinary Month: Restaurant Week

    August 20 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

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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.

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