Fun things to do in the Madison-Huntsville area this weekend
Here are some great events happening over thee next few days in the Greater Huntsville area. For a complete list, check out the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.huntsville.org. It is a wonderful resource for finding fun in this area. Also, you can find the digital version of our “Explore Huntsville-Madison 2022-2023” magazine by clicking here.
Peak Butterfly Season in the Purdy Butterfly House
Through September 3
Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
The Purdy Butterfly House is a must-see in May through September! Peak Butterfly Season is the best time of year to visit the fluttering butterflies in the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. This immersive habitat is home to over 1,000 brightly-colored native butterflies, as well as turtles, fish, and frogs. Come meet the butterflies while enjoying a stroll among the waterfalls, ponds, streams, and lush vegetation.
Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty
Through September 3
Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
hsvbg.org
Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty has captivated audiences around the world with its whimsical architecture and immersive designs made entirely from natural materials. Now, this novel art form is coming to the Huntsville Botanical Garden with a brand new installation of massive scale.
The Golden Hour
Recurring weekly on Wednesday
5-7:30 p.m.
Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
hsvbg.org
Illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun, the Golden Hour invites you to unwind and enjoy the Garden’s natural beauty in a new light. Explore The Botanical Gardens 112 acres with food, drinks, and live music, enjoying an elevated evening experience whether you are strolling along our nature trails or lounging in the grass. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, spread out with friends, and make new memories together, rain or shine!
Treasure Hunt at Gold Mountain
Recurring daily
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Drive
burrittonthemountain.com
Stake your claim on all the fun at Treasure Hunt at Gold Mountain! Hunt for treasure at this exciting, interactive adventure. Experience the Alabama Gold Rush of 1829 as you “shop” in the General Store for provisions, build a cabin out of child-size faux logs, pan for “gold” in the sluice, play traditional games, learn about the Trail of Tears, try your hand at pioneer chores and much more. Clues are given along the way so you can find “gold nuggets” along with tons of fun. The Gold Mountain activities are geared towards children ages 3-11.
$5 After 5
Recurring Thursdays
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
Admission Charged
hsvmuseum.org
Enjoy $5 admission on Thursdays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Huntsville Museum of Art.
Southern Friend Film Festival
June 9-12
The Orion Amphitheater
and Campus 805
southernfriedfilmfestival.org
A weekend of film! It is with purpose and intention that the creators of the Southern Fried Film Festival, provide the opportunity to give voice to those who are so often silenced and to share and celebrate the lives and talents of under-represented communities. See this year’s schedule and screening times by visiting out website southernfriedfilmfestival.org/2022-festival.html
Artsy Tots!
Fridays
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
Admission Not Charged
hsvmuseum.org
Artsy Tots will introduce toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more! Artsy Tots classes are held on one Friday a month from 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Downtown Walking Tour
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Scenethat Walking Tours
Downtown Huntsville
scenethat.net
Friday Night Art Walk
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Downtown Huntsville Square
100 Northside Square
Come walk around historic Downtown Huntsville, check out art and artisan goods from over 30 local vendors, and enjoy beautiful evenings, an open entertainment district, and world-class people and puppy watching!
Oakwood Farmers Market
Recurring weekly on Friday
12 noon – 4 p.m.
5001 Adventist Boulevard NW
youroakwoodfarms.com
April through November there is a “Friday” Farmers Market event, held every week from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The weekly farmers’ market is sponsored by the Oakwood Farms Market.
Huntsville Black Restaurant Week 2022
June 9- 20
www.brwhsv.com
Black Restaurant Week Huntsville is looking forward to continuing its week of events and support of each and every restaurant, chef, vendor, and owner of anything connected to feeding the Rocket City for it’s fourth year. Visit website for additional details.
Movies In The Park
Recurring weekly on Friday
Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at sunset.
Alabama Constitution Hall
109 Gates Avenue
downtownhuntsville.org/moviesintheparksummer
Summer Movies in the Park, presented by Meta, will be hosted at Constitution Hall Park. Make sure to bring your own blanket and chairs, and come out to enjoy these Summer Friday Nights!
Movie Lineup:
June 10 – Big Hero 6
June 17 – Honey I Shrunk the Kids
June 24 – The Parent Trap (1998)
CREATE Saturdays
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
CREATE Saturdays offer fun, interactive art making activities for families with children ages 3 and up that will sure to spark one’s creativity! There will be two sessions, one at 11 a.m. and one at 1 p.m. with each session lasting 45 minutes.
Minecraft Mania
June 11-12
EarlyWorks Children’s Museum
404 Madison Street
Admission Charged
earlyworks.com/themedweekends
All players will mine materials to build their own structures, search through EarlyWorks to find all of the items in the scavenger hunt, and create a take home craft. Visit website for additional details.
Outdoor Market
Recurring weekly on Saturday
11 .m. – 4 p.m.
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
2211 Seminole Drive
lowemill.art
Visit Lowe Mill A&E Saturday’s from May until October for an Outdoor Market. Vendors from all over the area will present their finest products, whether made-by-hand, second-hand or made by the earth. With community safety still in mind Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment will host this event throughout the grounds providing patrons, pickers, and art lovers with an open air shopping experience.
Rocket City Hot Wheelers Diecast Show
June 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park
2180 Airport Rd. SW
www.rocketcityhotwheelers.com
Buy, sell, or trade all brands of diecast cars. Hot Wheels, M2, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, ect…Free admission.
Food Truck Fest
Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday (June 14)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
990 Explorer Blvd
cummingsresearchpark.com
In celebrating CRP’s 60th birthday, come enjoy the amp’d up fests this season. More trucks, more seating, the return of a nonprofit partner and each month there will be a special activity or fun happening.
FARMERS MARKETS
Madison City Farmers Market
Saturdays 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Trinity Baptist Church in Madison
www.madisoncityfarmersmarket.com
Located at 1088 Hughes Road at Trinity Baptist Church in Madison, the market is the area’s original local, producer-only farmers market — founded in 2007. Everything sold at the market is grown or crafted by local farmers and craftspeople.
The Market at Leigh Acres
Recurring weekly on Saturday
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Leigh Acres
5655 Maysville Road
www.leighacres.com
The Market at MidCity
Recurring weekly on Sunday
1-5 p.m.
MidCity Huntsville
5909 University Drive
www.explorethecamp.com
Latham Market: Farmers & Food Trucks
Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Latham UMC
109 Weatherly Road SE
lathamumc.org/serve/latham-market
CONCERTS
Jessie McCartney:
The New Stage Tour
June 9
Mars Music Hall
700 Monroe Street
City Lights & Stars Concert Series: Automatic Slim Blues Band
June 10
Starting: 7:30 p.m.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Drive
Admission Charged
burrittonthemountain.com
Pack a picnic, dress casually, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a spectacular view of the city while listening to great music. Food trucks will be onsite with food & dessert available for purchase. Beer and Wine available for purchase. Check website for additional updates.
Ron Carter Golden Striker Trio
June 10, 8 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Ernest Knight Center
4900 Meridian Street
tvjs.org
Ron Carter is an American jazz double bassist. He has appeared on 2,221 recording sessions making him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history. Carter has three Grammy awards and will be performing live at the Earnest Knight Center on Alabama A&M’s campus. This is one show you dont want to miss. Visit website for additional details.
Dierks Bentley: Beers On Me Tour 2022
June 11
Starting: 7 p.m.
The Orion Amphitheater – Opening May 2022
701 Amphitheater Drive
Admission Charged
www.theorionhuntsville.com
CONCERTS IN THE PARK- Common Man / Remy Neal & the Silvery Moon Band
June 13
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Big Spring Park
200 Church Street
No admission charged
www.artshuntsville.org
Juneteenth Celebration: Two Worlds
June 14 at 6 p.m.
Robyn’s Garden Winery
200 Oakwood Ave NW
www.operahuntsville.org/juneteenth2022
Juneteenth Celebration: Two Worlds will take place on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. and feature professional Black artists performing classical and jazz music.
EXHIBITS
American Studio Glass
Ongoing
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
Another Point Of View: Art by American Women Part I
Through June 26
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
Beauty, Passion & Bliss – 19th Century Masterworks from the Dahesh Museum of Art
Through July 3
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
Buccellati: A Silver Menagerie
Ongoing
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
Planet Pioneers
Recurring daily
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
Included with general admission
www.rocketcenter.com/PlanetPioneers
Do you have what it takes to survive in a completely foreign environment? You can test your skills with Planet Pioneers, the newest traveling exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Comprised of 17 hands-on exhibits, Planet Pioneers challenges budding astronauts and to source their own food, shelter and solve problems in an unknown world. Colonizing the planet is no trivial task, and visitors should prepare for full-body challenges including driving a 4-D Surface Exploration Vehicle, flying a virtual drone to solve environmental issues and experiencing G-Force in a spinning capsule.
Rooted In History: Women as Makers, Creators, Movers & Shakers
Through September 6
Harrison Brothers Hardware
124 South Side Square
www.historichuntsville.org
Dorothea Lange’s America
Through August 7
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
Encounters: Aimee Perez
Through July 10
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
Huntsville Photographic Society: 2022 Members’ Showcase
Through August 7
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
The Ponchin Legacy: Two Generations of Masterful Art
Ongoing
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church Street
hsvmuseum.org
