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U.S. Space & Rocket Center Biergarten
2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-01 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-08 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, 35805, 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 – with authentic German food and beer available for purchase – to celebrate the history of the Rocket City’s space program.

Rocket City Fall Fair
2026-09-24 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-25 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-26 16:00 - 23:00 | John Hunt Park, 2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
The Rocket City Fair is back with its first-ever fall-themed event, The Rocket City Fall Fair! For $12, attendees of all ages will enjoy access to 30+ rides, games, and culinary attractions, as well as their fall fun village and petting zoo – and don’t forget to finish the night off with a vibrant firework show on Friday and Saturday.

Coming Home
2026-09-25, 2026-09-26, 2026-09-27, 2026-09-29, 2026-09-30 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S, Huntsville, AL, 35801, 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 media pieces from artists LeXander Bryant, Jahni Moore, and Toyin Ojih Odutola, the exhibition inspires attendees to reflect on how memory, experience, and imagination shape our sense of belonging and place.

29th Annual Redstone Arsenal Oktoberfest
2026-09-25 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-26 12:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Redstone Arsenal Activity Field, 3732 Aerobee Road, Huntsville, 35808, United States
This three-day Oktoberfest event offers carnival fun with German flair – and maybe a Chicken Dance or two. Attendees can expect plenty of rides, games, entertainment, and live performances. Authentic German cuisine and beer are on the menu in the big tent.

PROST! The 29th Annual Oktoberfest is back at Redstone Arsenal!Redstone Family and MWR and Woody Anderson Ford invite you to the ultimate weekend of German traditions, carnival fun, and family memories at the Redstone Arsenal Activity Field!
Where: MWR Activity Field (3732 Aerobee Road)
When: September 25-27
Hours:
• Friday: 5 PM – 11 PM
• Saturday: Noon – 11 PM
• Sunday: Noon – 6 PM
What to Expect:
Eats: Feast on schnitzel, brats, and warm pretzels under the giant white Festhalle Tent!
Cold Brews: Sip on authentic German Paulaner beer served in traditional steins by stopping at Midway or gathering under the Festhalle Tent.
Live Music: Dust off your polka steps with live music from two-time Grammy nominee Ted Lange playing with the Alpen Power Band!
Carnival Thrills: Rides and games for all ages.
Admission Options:
• $25 Pass: Includes all-day rides (or as much as you can handle), and event entry!
• $15 General Admission: Perfect for those who just want to enjoy the food, music, and atmosphere (no rides).
• FREE PARKING!
NEW To improve your overall experience & cut down on lines for food and beverage, Oktoberfest will be partially cashless this year. Admission is cash only, and you can still pay in cash for carnival games and food.
*German food & beverage (sold at Midway and in the Festhalle Tent) will be cashless (debit, credit, mobile pay only)*
This event is open to the public – no special access required. Enter through Gate 10 (Patton Road). Gates will open 30 minutes ahead of festival start time.
Grab your family, put on your dirndls and lederhosen if it please you, and join us for a great time!
Exciting rides!

Scrambler
Expo Wheel
Merry Go Round
Viper
1001 Nachts
Spook House
And more!

Great food & beverage!

Schnitzel
Brats
Pretzels
German potato salad
Sauerkraut
Authentic German beverages & steins

Good music

Cost
Cash only for Admission and Carnival Food & Games!
MWR Beer and Food Tents are Credit Card/Mobile Pay Only.
$15 – General Admission Only
$25- General Admission plus unlimited Rides

Concerts On The Dock
2026-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805, 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, jazz, and blues, attendees will enjoy The Gumption as August’s featured artist.

Huntsville Ghost Walk
2026-09-25 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-26 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-02 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-03 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-04 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-09 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Harrison Brothers Hardware, 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, 35801, 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 haunted past and the spirits that remain.
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Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium
2026-09-25 18:15 - 23:59 | Intuitive Planetarium, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, 35805, United States
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience in a cocktail glass at the Space & Rocket Center’s Cocktails & Cosmos at INTUITIVE Planetarium event. Every Friday night, attendees can sip on themed cocktails while enjoying weekly educational programs about Habitable Worlds around Dead Stars, Summer Skies, Cosmic Treasure, Weird Stars, and Red Rovers, Red Rovers: Mars Update. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with presentations starting at 7 p.m.

Project Giveback (PBG) 5K Aloha Run – Huntsville
2026-09-26 07:00 - 11:00 | Redstone Gateway, 6200 Redstone Gateway, Huntsville, 35808, United States
Supporting Wounded Warriors and Gold Star Families, the Project Giveback (PBG) 5K Aloha Run – Huntsville invites participants to run, walk, or roll for a good cause! The race event allows participants to allocate $10 of their registration fee to support homeless veterans and military families who have lost a loved one in Huntsville. Registration is open on PBG’s website.

42nd All You Can Eat Century Ride
2026-09-26 07:30 - 19:00 | Bob Harrison Wellness & Advocacy Center, 6156 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville, Alabama, 35810, United States
Spring City Cycling Club is hosting the 42nd Annual ride All You Can Eat Century ride. The routes tour the hills of north Alabama and central Tennessee. The AYCE offers 5 routes ranging from 39 to 102 miles, with beautiful hill and valley scenery. The event provides participants with well marked courses, stocked aid stations, great volunteer support, and of course, All You Can Eat rest stops and post ride meal.

All cyclists are invited to put on your helmet and lights, register, and enjoy the ride! Sign up today springcity.org.

#AYCE2026 #SpringCityCycling #ProudSponsor #AllYouCanEatCentury

International Festival of North Alabama (iFest)
2026-09-26 12:00 - 17:00 | The Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, 35806, United States
Take a trip around the world – right in your own backyard! The International Festival of North Alabama has a new home at The Orion Amphitheater.
Join us on Saturday, September 26 for a free and family-friendly festival that brings together diverse cultures and traditions from across North Alabama through international displays, live performances, food, activities, vendors, and more.
iFest honors the many cultural heritages, traditions, and stories that have shaped the character and diversity of North Alabama and the nation. Come celebrate with us and explore the world!
THE DETAILS iFest: International Festival of North Alabama Presented by International Society of Huntsville Saturday, September 26 from 12 PM – 5 PM The Orion Amphitheater More info at theorionhuntsville.com

Madison Street Festival
2026-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Church Street, Church Street, Madison, 35758, 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, children’s activities, exhibits, vendors, festival food, and more. The MSF Parade is an annual highlight and includes floats as well as dancers, school bands, cheerleaders, and mascots.

Five Finger Death Punch: 20th Anniversary USA Tour
2026-10-07 18:45 - 23:00 | The Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, 35806, United States
Five Finger Death Punch is a multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock band from Las Vegas, NV known for their high-energy performances and impactful music (over 13 billion streams globally).
The band has held firmly to a top 3 position on the Billboard Hard Rock charts for the last 5 years and amassed a record-setting 11 Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay #1s in a row, the longest run of leading consecutive entries in the history of Mainstream Rock Airplay. 5FDP has 29 top 10 hit singles and 17 Active Rock #1 singles to their name, and the band has released nine consecutive studio albums since 2007, seven of which were certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA, as well as two chart-topping Greatest Hits albums. Five Finger Death Punch is known not just for teaming up with established artists like Rob Halford, Rob Zombie, Jamey Jasta, Steve Aoki and Max Cavalera, but also for elevating newcomers by exposing them to their worldwide audience. Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory in 2023 was added as a playable character in the iconic “Call of Duty” video game series adding another major achievement to the band’s growing legacy. In addition, 5FDP has earned numerous national and international awards and honors, such as the prestigious Soldier Appreciation Award by the Association of The United States Army, an honor bestowed only upon Elvis Presley before. 5FDP has donated over a million dollars from ticket sales, record royalties and streaming revenue to philanthropic causes, and the band has released several videos of some of their biggest hits partnering with leading organizations in the fight against suicide prevention, youth homelessness, cancer, veterans suffering from PTSD and to bring relief to the families of fallen first responders. The City Of Las Vegas, NV recognized 5FDP’s relentless charitable efforts by officially declaring November 1st as “Five Finger Death Punch Day”. In addition, Ivan Moody was awarded the key to The City of Cheyenne, WY honoring the betterment of the city through his philanthropic endeavors. Having become one of the most recognizable names in music, 5FDP frequently plays major festivals and sells out arenas around the world. 5FDP concluded a two-year long stadium tour across the globe with Metallica at the end of 2024.

The Moonlight Market
2026-10-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Courthouse Square, 113 Northside Sq, Huntsville, AL, 35801-4822, 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 comes to life with more than 40 local artisan vendors, shoppers, and live music. Vendors open at 5:30 p.m. and close at 9 p.m.

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
2026-10-10 13:00 - 19:00 | Southside Park, 15935 Chaney Thompson Rd, Huntsville, 35803, United States
The South Huntsville Main Business Association and Commissioner Phil Riddick team up to host this free family-friendly event. Enjoy performances throughout the afternoon by several bluegrass bands at Southside Park, as well as local food trucks serving a variety of delicious dishes.
