Sep 07 Saturday
In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention month, Healing Steps Labyrinth invites you to learn more about suicide prevention from local non-profits and service providers. On Saturday September 7th at St Stephens Episcopal on Whitesburg Drive in Huntsville, you can join our candlelight labyrinth remembering those we’ve lost. A guided walk begins at 6pm. There is also a resource fair with local non-profits and service providers. Information at Health Steps INC
On Saturday September 7th at 8:00 PM Rocket City New Music will transform a place of science into a concert hall-- Four of todays finest contemporary musicians will experiment with 4 of todays most exciting composers. What I Talk About When I Talk Music takes place on Saturday September 7th at 8PM at The Propst Center at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. Ticket information can be found at www.RocketCityNewMusic.org.
Sep 08 Sunday
The Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society is hosting its Fall meeting on Sunday, September 8th, at 2:00pm at the Downtown Huntsville Library. A panel of speakers will discuss "Alabama Brews: from Frontier Stills to Free the Hops."
Graze, the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network’s signature farm-to-fork picnic, returns to Huntsville on Sunday September 8th at 5pm at the Orion Amphitheatre’s Apollo Park. This event explores the food alchemy that comes from collaborations between farmers and chefs, committed to growing a rich, locally rooted food system. You can sample diverse signature dishes from your local N. Alabama farmers and chefs.
https://asanonline.org/
Sep 14 Saturday
The North Alabama Zoological Society is hosting our 3rd annual Kids Festival on Saturday, September 14th from 10 until 4 at Calhoun Community College in Tanner. The festival is a showcase of great programs for kids and families available in North Alabama. This family friendly event features zoo animal encounters, food trucks, and dozens chance to interact with of local nonprofits and businesses. You can also learn how to help bring a zoo to North Alabama.
https://www.nalzs.org/kf2024
www.nalzs.org
The North Alabama Country Dance Society holds contra dances with caller and live music on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Newcomers workshop at 6:30 and dance at 7:00-10:00 pm.
No partner or dance experience required. Tickets at the door. More information at the North Alabama Country Dance Society Facebook page.
Sep 20 Friday
The Legacy of the Invisible celebratory event is re-scheduled for Friday, September 20th, at 6:30pm at the corner of Clinton Ave. and Washington St. in downtown Huntsville. The program will feature remarks from NASA scientists and Arts Huntsville, offering insights into the artwork's inspiration and significance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the artist, Float, whose creativity brings science to life through his art.
*This program was rescheduled from an earlier date due to weather.
Sep 21 Saturday
It's art with a view! Monte Sano Art Festival returns to beautiful Monte Sano State Park this September 21st and 22nd. Presented by Arts Huntsville, Monte Sano Art Festival will feature artists from across the Tennessee Valley and beyond, local food trucks, and live music. There’s no cost to attend, but there is a parking fee.
https://www.artshuntsville.org/event/monte-sano-arts-festival/
Join WLRH for a day of marching fun watching premier bands compete for the title of Rocket City Grand Champion! This showcase features a day of music and marching entertainment with local competition bands, tasty concessions, and a chance to vote for your favorite group! Bands compete to be named the Rocket City Grand Champion! Admission for spectators is free.
BANDS: The Rocket City Marching Invitational will be a prelims/finals event and provide a great opportunity for your band to be assessed by experienced judges who are well-versed in the marching arts. Hosted by Bob Jones Bands.
More Info at https://bjhsband.com/rocket-city-marching-invitational/
BUDS, or Bringing Up Down Syndrome, will host our 22nd annual Rocket City Buddy Walk Saturday, September 21st from 10am until 2pm at Columbia Elementary in Madison. The primary goal of our Buddy Walk is to promote acceptance and inclusion. It also helps us to continue our efforts in supporting and educating families about Down syndrome. The public is invited.
Slainte Mhath! Get your kilt on and join the fun with the Tennessee Valley Scottish Society for 'Kilt Night' at The Nook in Huntsville on Saturday 21st 2024 at 6pm until ??.
*kilts not required, but encouraged.
Land Trust of North Alabama invites you to enjoy dinner and dancing among the limestone walls at the Moon Over Three Caves Dance on Saturday, September 21st. Proceeds from this unique celebration, featuring dinner and live music from the Dawn Osborne Band, help preserve our area’s cherished natural lands. The event is held in the beautiful bowl of Three Caves Quarry on Monte Sano Nature Preserve and is the Land Trust's biggest fundraiser of the year. 21and older only, please. Gates open at 630pm.
https://landtrustnal.org/events/moon-dance/https://landtrustnal.org/events/moon-dance/
Sep 22 Sunday
Sep 25 Wednesday
Weatherly Heights Baptist Church offers free English and citizenship classes every Wednesday morning beginning August 9. Classes are from 9:30 to 12:00. childcare is provided. Advanced registration not required. For information on evening and zoom classes, text 256 656-3173 or email weatherlyesl@gmail.com
The Huntsville-Madison County Library Foundation is excited to host its 38th annual Vive le Livre, the Foundation’s gala to celebrate books, authors, and all things Library! Benefiting the ten branches of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Vive will be held on Wednesday, September 25, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Jackson Center.
The evening will feature keynote speaker J.T. Ellison. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels and the EMMY® award-winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS. She also writes urban fantasy under the pen name Joss Walker.
Information at hmcpl.org/foundation/vive and at all library branches.
Sep 28 Saturday
You're invited to the 2nd Annual Full Moon Art Fest on Sept. 28 from 9 am until 6 pm on the Downtown Square in Scottsboro. There will be vendors with original art, live music, food trucks, and a kids' section. Children and adults can win prizes in our costume and ghost story telling contests. The public is invited.
https://artsocietyofjc.com/full-moon-art-fest
The North Alabama Chapter of Drive Electric Alabama invites you to a Electric Vehicle Showcase on Saturday, September 28TH from 10 until at MidCity District in Huntsville. We’re celebrating National Drive Electric Week and it’s your chance to learn about the latest in EV technology. You can see the latest vehicles and talk to owners about the benefits of driving electric every day. Information at driveelectricalabama.com
Oct 05 Saturday
The International Society of Huntsville and community representatives from scores of nations present the Annual International Festival of North Alabama—10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5 at the Jaycee Community Building.
iFest 2024 features international foods and displays, an Open Air Marketplace, family-friendly performers, and children’s activities.
Information at (256) 651-0714 and https://www.internationalsocietyofhuntsville.org/
You can join the Tour de Ville bicycle ride around Downtown Historic Huntsville on Saturday, October 5th at 10AM. This slow leisurely ride starts at Campus 805. Along the way you will learn about Huntsville and its rich history while supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama-Williams Location. The event is family-friendly and you can find Tour de Ville on Facebook for more information or ... https://tourdeville.redpodium.com/tour-de-ville-2024
The Rocket City Scottish Festival and Highland Games is October 5th at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market, Alabama.