In this episode of This is Huntsville, your host Kerri Denney, local realtor and relocation expert shares a month-by-month guide to fun events, festivals, and local happenings in Huntsville, AL. Whether you’re new to town or a longtime resident, there’s always something to do from haunted ghost walks to summer concerts and spring tulip festivals.

What You’ll Learn:

• Year-round events and seasonal festivals in and around Huntsville
• Hidden gems and can’t-miss spots (like Nick’s steakhouse and Stovehouse)
• Family-friendly activities and community events for every season
• The best places to visit during holidays and long weekends
• Why there’s always something happening in Huntsville

Events Covered:

Fall Events (August–November)

• Back to School Market – Providence Market (Madison)
• Labor Day Picnic – Providence Market
• Halloween Events – Various locations around Huntsville
• Veteran’s Day Celebration – Providence Market
• Thanksgiving Turkey Trot – University of Alabama in Huntsville
• Tate Farms Pumpkin Patch – Meridianville
• Huntsville Ghost Walk – September–October, Old Town, Twickenham, and Downtown areas

Winter Events (December–February)

• Galaxy of Lights – Trash Panda Stadium
• Skating in the Park – Big Spring Park
• Tinsel Trail – Decorated Christmas tree walk in Big Spring Park
• Rocket City Christmas Light Show – Trash Panda Stadium
• German Christmas Market – Coleman, AL
• Rocket City Brew Fest – February, Von Braun Center

Spring Events (March–May)

• Tulip Festival – Hubert Family Farms
• Huntsville Botanical Garden Events – Themed gardens, butterfly house, water lily pool
• Panoply Arts Festival – Last weekend in April, Big Spring Park
• 150+ artists, kids’ STEAM activities, live performances, face painting, food
• Guided Historic Walking Tours
• Concerts on the Dock – Free music series at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
• Food Truck Rallies – First one drew 7,500 attendees
• Farmers Markets – Approx. 10 options on weekends

Summer Events (June–August)

• 4th of July Fireworks and Events – Various locations
• Concerts in the Park – Big Spring Park
• Madison Summer Concert Series
• Rocket City Brew Fest – (Also listed in Winter – double check timing)
• Trash Panda Baseball Games – Evening games recommended
• Ditto Landing Events
• Slide into Summer Water Event
• Marina Day
• 4th of July Celebration
• Paddle Boarding, Camping, Fishing
• Stovehouse Summer Nights – Food, live music, relaxed atmosphere
• MidCity District Activities
• Topgolf
• Dave & Buster’s
• Farmers Market
• Orion Amphitheater
• Float the Flint River
• Lake Activities – Lake Guntersville, Smith Lake (boating, rentals, etc.)

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