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THURSDAY EVENING CONCERTS AT THE LIBRARY
Featuring "Microwave Dave," the best of classic blues.
Start Date: August 21
Hours: 6 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 532-5975 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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SIDEWALK SUMMER ARTS STROLL
Artist will set up tables to present their artwork & performing groups will be located along the way to provide entertainment.
Start Date: August 21
Hours: 4:30-8:30 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Sidewalks around the downtown square starting at Harrison Brothers Hardware
Contact: (256) 534-8376 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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CLASSIC SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK
Everyone is encouraged to bring their blankets or chairs, favorite snack & favorite friends & enjoy "Bedknobs & Broomsticks."
Start Date: August 22
Hours: Approximately 8 PM
Admission: Donations welcomed
Directions: Huntsville Museum of Art, back west wall, 300 Church Street
Contact: (256) 535-4350 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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PLANETARIUM PROGRAM
Join us for a family-friendly program to explore the planets Uranus & Neptune.
Start Date: August 23
Hours: Doors open at 7 PM, show at 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Monte Sano State Park Planetarium, beside the Country Grocery Store & campground
Contact: (256) 539-0316 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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DOWNTOWN TROLLEY TOURS
Join Jacque Gray Reeves, local author & historian, on a brilliantly narrated trolley tour through Huntsville's Twickenham District.
Start Date: August 23
Hours: 10:30 & 11:30 AM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Starts & ends at Alabama Constitution Village, 109 Gates Avenue
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KITCHENS FOR CASA
Care Assurance System for the Aging & Homebound of Madison County will host this annual event. Visitors will have an opportunity to view kitchens in various homes in Huntsville & Madison County.
Start Date: August 24
Hours: 1-5 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Various locations in Huntsville & County
Contact: (256) 533-7775 AL |
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MADISON GAZEBO CONCERTS
Enjoy the sounds of "Purple Ravens."
Start Date: August 25
Hours: 6:30-8 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Wall Triana & Main Street
Contact: (256) 461-8938 Madison, AL 35758 |
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Enjoy the season finale with the "Foreign Object Debris" & "Time Machine."
Start Date: August 25
Hours: 6:30-8 PM, please note time change
Admission: No admission charged
Sponsored by the City of Huntsville Recreation Services & The Arts Council
Directions: Big Spring Park
Contact: (256) 519-2787 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Thu - Aug 28 -- Sun - Aug 31 |
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NORTHEAST ALABAMA STATE FAIR
This fair has the largest midway in northeast Alabama.
Start Date: August 28
End Date: August 31
Admission: Admission charged
Thurs.-Fri. 6-10 PM, Sat.-Sun. 2-10 PM. Enjoy Mid-night madness, Fri. 10 PM-1 AM
Directions: John Hunt Park, Airport Road
Contact: (256) 883-5252 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Mon - Sep 01 -- Tue - Sep 30 |
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BUTTERFLY HOUSE/NATURE CENTER
Welcome to the nation's largest seasonal butterfly house. Home to over 30 species of North American butterflies, caterpillars, eggs & chrysalis. Frogs, birds & other critters also inhabit the ponds, trees & waterfall.
Start Date: September 1
End Date: September 30
Admission: Admission charged
Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-5 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
Directions: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Contact: (256) 830-4447 Huntsville, AL 35805
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Bring your lawn chair or blanket & enjoy music by a Tina Turner & Patsy Cline revue & "Rocket City Jazz Orchestra.
Start Date: September 1
Hours: 6:30-8 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Big Spring Park
Contact: (256) 519-2787 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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MUSEUM OF ART FREE FIRST FRIDAY
The Huntsville Museum of Art will be free to all on the first Friday of every month.
Start Date: September 5
Hours: 9 AM-5 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street
Contact: (256) 535-4350 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Sat - Sep 06 -- Tue - Sep 30 |
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THE MAIZE
Come challenge your wits & discover why getting lost means finding fun. Most participants, adults & children alike spend an average of one hour trying to maneuver their way out of the mind-boggling puzzle.
Start Date: September 6
End Date: September 30
Hours: Times vary, please call
Admission: Admission charged
Wed.-Thurs. 5-9 PM, Fri.-Sat. 10 AM-11 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM. Closed on Mon. & Tues. except Halloween week
Directions: Highway 72 East, left onto Brownsboro Road (between mile marker 107 & 108). The Maize is immediately on the left behind the Post Office.
Contact: (866) 687-6293 Brownsboro, AL 35741 |
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OLD FASHION TRADE DAY ON THE SQUARE
Just like the old days Huntsvillians will gather to trade, barter sell, eat, have fun & share fellowship. Music & dancing will be part of the festivities.
Start Date: September 6
Hours: 8 AM-5 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Courthouse Square
Contact: (256) 539-0097 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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COMMUNITY FREE DAY AT THE GARDEN
Start Date: September 9
Hours: 9 AM-6 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace
Contact: (256) 830-4447 Huntsville, AL 35805 |
| Thu - Sep 11 -- Sun - Sep 14 |
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OKTOBERFEST
Vendors will serve up traditional German fare, as well as all-American hamburgers & hot dogs. Plenty of German spirits also will be available.
Start Date: September 11
End Date: September 14
Admission: Admission charged
Thurs. 5-11 PM, Fri. 5 PM-1 AM, Sat. Noon-1 AM & Sun. 1-8 PM
Directions: Redstone Arsenal Activity Field, enter Redstone Arsenal through gate 10, go south on Patton Road
Contact: (256) 876-5232 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 |
| Fri - Sep 12 -- Sun - Sep 14 |
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THEATRE HUNTSVILLE PRESENTS
Laughter on the 23rd Floor" by Neil Simon.
Start Date: September 12
End Date: September 14
Hours: Fri.-Sat. 7:30 PM & Sun. 2 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 536-0807 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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SYMPHONY CLASSICAL SERIES #1
Enjoy Strauss's "Ein Heldenleben" with soprano Susanna Phillips.
Start Date: September 13
Hours: 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 539-4818 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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A FALL TOUR OF HOMES
Five beautiful homes will be open to the public.
Start Date: September 14
Hours: 2-5 PM
Admission: Admission charged
For tickets call 723-3086
Directions: Owens Cross Roads & New Hope
Contact: (256) 723-3086 Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 |
| Fri - Sep 26 -- Sun - Sep 28 |
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BIG SPRING JAM
Huntsville's biggest music festival of the year. Tens of thousands of music lovers from Alabama & surrounding states gather to enjoy professional acts representing the best of country rhythm & blues & rock, jazz.
Food available onsite. Restaurant(s) nearby. Lodging nearby.
Start Date: September 26
End Date: September 28
Admission: Admission charged
Fri. 5:30-Midnight, Sat. 4 PM-Midnight & Sun. 4 PM-10:30 PM
Directions: Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville
Contact: (256) 551-2359 Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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Sassy, Classy and Still Sparkling
Sassy, Classy and Still Sparkling You are invited to join The Classy Red Hatters' Sparkling 2008 Holiday Luncheon as we parade our purple and red fashions!! It's your time to Sparkle and Shake a tail feather as we celebrate The 4th Annual Holiday Luncheon Extravaganza!!!
December 13, 2008
For Reservations contact Queendivaa @knology.net or 851-9675 by November 21st.
Admission: $30.00 Ticket s will not be available at the door Live Entertainment, Door Prizes, Favors and Fun!
10:00AM – 2:00 PM
10:00 am - 11:00 Shopping, Red Hat Vendors
Ruth’s Chris, Steak House: " Where Steak Is King" And Life Is Too Short To Eat Anywhere Else!
Embassy Suites Hotel
800 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801 |
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