Celebrate warmer weather and all things Spring with our guide of 23 fun things to do!
1. Time Travel Adventure
Burritt on the Mountain’s newest interactive game is Time Travel Adventure and it opens March 21. Journey back to the 1800s on an exciting scavenger hunt as you become an apprentice time traveler.
Cost: $10 adult; $9 senior & military; $8 child (age 3 – 18); Free for toddlers (age 2 & under) or Burritt Museum Members.
Dates: March 21 – September 21
Burritt on the Mountain | More Information
2. VBC 40th Anniversary
Celebrate the Von Braun Center’s 40th Anniversary with food, fun, and family activities – and FREE!
Cost: FREE
Date: March 21, 9 am – 2 pm
Von Braun Center | More Information
3. I Love Lucy Live on Stage
It’s 1952 and you are a member of the studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious and oh-so-familiar I LOVE LUCY® episodes.
Cost: $17 – $69 per person
Dates: March 27 – 29
Broadway Theatre League | More Information
4. The Robot Zoo at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Opening March 28, visitors explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots to discover how real animals work.
Cost: Aduts (13 & up) $20; Children (5 – 12) $15; 4 & under free
Dates: March 28 – September 13
U.S. Space & Rocket Center | More Information
5. Concerts on the Dock at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
Spring Concerts on the Dock kicks off with Clara Belle and the Creeps. Family and pet-friendly. Bring lawn chairs, picnics and dancing shoes.
Dates: Every Friday from 6-9 pm, April 3- May 29
Cost: Free, but there is a $2 suggested parking donation.
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment | More Information
6. Superhero Fun Night at Sci-Quest
Calling all superheroes! Join Sci-Quest for an action packed evening with special guests Spider-Man, Agent Carter, Thor, Batman and Captain America!
Date: April 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $10 members; $12 non-members
Sci-Quest | More Information
7. Heads -n- Tails Crawfish Boil
Visit the Von Braun Center South Hall for a variety of zydeco tunes along with wonderful crawfish and other delicious choices for those not interested in the creepy crawlers – and meet local brewmasters and sample their latest creations!
Date: April 11, 3 – 10 pm
Cost: Admission is free, food and drink for sale
Heads -n- Tails Crawfish Boil | More Information
8. Yuri’s Night!
Thousands attend every year, and for the first time, it is FREE in 2015. Costume Party+DJ+Laser Lights+Craft Beer & Wine+Food Trucks+Dancing+and many more surprises.
Dates: April 11, 6 pm – 2 am
Cost: Free
Yuri’s Night | More Information
9. Downtown Huntsville Street Food Gatherings
Street food gatherings are coming back for 2015. Third Friday of each month, locations to be revealed soon.
Dates: Every 3rd Friday, starting April 17, 6 – 9 pm
Cost: Free to attend
Downtown Huntsville, Inc. | More Information
10. STE(A)M Fest
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is once again teaming up with Huntsville City Schools and UAH to bring you the second annual STE(A)M Fest! A free, family friendly festival that creatively combines STEM Education Principles (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with art in interesting and interactive ways.
Date: April 18, 12 – 4 pm
Cost: Free
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment | More Information
11. Explore Nature Connects: Art with LEGO® Bricks In the Garden
The Huntsville Botanical Garden will feature an exhibit of LEGO brick sculptures by Sean Kenney. Friday, May 1, family campout in the Garden with the LEGO Movie.
Dates: April 24 – July 26
Cost: Adults $12; Children (3-18) $8; members and children under 2 are free
Huntsville Botanical Garden | More Information
12. Panoply Arts Festival
A Huntsville Tradition for over a quarter century! Held each April in Big Spring International Park, this three-day outdoor festival features presentations, demonstrations, workshops, fireworks, and FUN…while promoting and enhancing the arts.
Dates: April 24 – 26
Panoply | More Information
13. WhistleStop Festival & Rocket City BBQ Cook-Off
A foot-stompin’, pig-chompin’ two-day festival on the grounds of the Huntsville Depot. Live entertainment, children’s play zone, and professional and amateur BBQ cooking competitions. Proceeds support the EarlyWorks Museum Complex.
Dates: May 1 – 2
Cost: Tickets go on sale March 19
The Whistlestop Festival | More Information
14. Rocket City Brewfest
Brought to you by the folks at Free the Hops, the Rocket City Brewfest is a weekend event dedicated to our favorite adult beverage. They gather the best beer available in the Tennessee Valley, with an emphasis on local and regional breweries.
Dates: May 8 – 9
Cost: Tickets will go on sale soon
Rocket City Brewfest | More Information
15. Good Day Kids Fest
Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment in partnership with Rocket City Mom host and this year’s theme is “Good Day Gets the Blues”. All activities are geared toward live blues music, art, gardening, and hands-on activities.
Date: May 9, noon – 4 pm
Cost: $7 suggested donation
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment | More Information
16. City Lights and Stars at Burritt on the Mountain
Outside the walls of the traditional concert hall, talented nationally known and local musicians perform under the stars as the audience enjoys the fine music and Burritt’s breathtaking view of the city of Huntsville.
Dates: May 8, May 22, June 12, July 3, July 24, August 14
Cost: $10 members; $12 non-members; $15 at the gate
Burritt on the Mountain | More Information
17. Madison Gazebo Concerts
The Madison Summer Gazebo Concerts provide entertainment for the entire family! This free music event is held on Front Street in downtown Madison.
Dates: Every Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, starting May 28
Cost: Free
The Madison Arts Council | More Information
18. Beer Hop Craft Beer Trolley Tour
Enjoy a flight of beer at each brewery as the city trolley whisks you to each location.
Dates: Last Thursday of every month, beginning April 30
Cost: $25 per person, limited seating
Homegrown Huntsville | More Information
19. Concerts in the Park
The Arts Council and the City of Huntsville Department of Recreation Services present Concerts in the Park, a 10-week free concert series in Big Spring Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, family-friendly.
Currently accepting applications to perform
Dates: Every Monday, beginning June 1
Cost: Free
The Arts Council
20. Family Fun Festival & Expo
Family Fun Festival and Expo is a free community event that offers face-to-face interactions with exhibitors that support families, fun, & learning! There will be free kids’ activities and a variety of performances throughout the day.
Date: June 6, 10 am – 7 pm
Cost: Free
Family Fun Fest | More Information
21. The Downtown Open
Downtown Huntsville, Inc. invites you to play mini golf around Downtown and the Square! Details to come.
Dates: June 12 – 28
Cost: Free
Downtown Huntsville, Inc. | More Information
22. Movies in the Park
Beginning at sundown in Big Spring Park East (Note the new location this year!), enjoy a free movie. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Dates: 2nd Friday of the month (June – August), starting June 12
Cost: Free
Historic Huntsville Foundation | More Information
23. NASA Day on the Square
NASA Day is returning to the Downtown Huntsville Square for the second year. Children’s activities, exhibits, speakers, music and more.
Date: June 20, 11 am – 4 pm
Cost: Free
Downtown Huntsville, Inc. | More Information
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