Some days are mild, some days are downright frigid. Could be rain, snow or warm sunshine! Welcome to February in Alabama.

To help you weather the month of love, here’s our guide to 7 fun, free things to do in February in Huntsville.

1. Nature Explorers Club

February 3rd & 7th

The Nature Explorers’ Club is a fun literacy-based nature experience with popular children’s books as the background. Geared for children in Preschool – 4th grade.

2. Our Earth’s Weird Weather- Huntsville L5 Society

February 5th

Dr. Linda H. Krause, Solar/Solar-Terrestrial Physics, NASA MSFC and NSSTC will talk about Space Lightning, Gamma Ray Bursts, and Anti-Matter Particle Beams

3. Mardi Gras Huntsville Parade

February 14th

Parades! Costumes! Floats! Masks! Jazz! These are just a few of the reasons why celebrating Mardi Gras in downtown Huntsville is so fun!

4. Hike Hays

February 17th & 24th

Join Operation Green Team for a guided hike around various areas of the Hays Nature Preserve.

5. Drop-In & CREATE

February 21st

Explore the artwork in Rembrandt, Rubens and Gainsborough and the Golden Age of Painting in Europe exhibition, produce a hat and dress in period capes to take your own photo behind a “Golden Age” frame!

6. Naturally Crafty

February 24th

Join Operation Green Team for a short hike around Hays Nature Preserve in search of treasures for featured crafts.

7. Spring Into Summer Activities Fair

February 28th

More than 35 local arts arts organizations will highlight spring break and summer camps, workshops and classes in the fields of art, music, dance, theater, science, history and more.

Want more?  Check out our calendar of FREE events any time for a complete listing!