Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve Adds Even More Free Fun Whether it’s your first year or you’ve attended many times, it’s the perfect year to check out Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve. The free celebration takes place on Saturday, April 20 from 10a.m. – 2p.m. and there’s even more to see this year! […]
. Introducing the Downtown Huntsville Craft Coffee Trail—Get Your Java Fix! If there’s one thing Huntsville can’t get enough of, it’s coffee. And we have plenty of it! Whether you’re into lattes, dark roasts, espresso, sweet frappes, or simple drip coffee to get your day going, you can find it in the Rocket City. The […]
5 Huntsville Spots Where You Can “Introvert” Occasionally, it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and retreat to a place where you can relax in solitude. Huntsville has plenty of spots for hanging out with friends, networking, and attending events. But where do you go when you want to […]
Star Gaze at INTUITIVE® Planetarium If you look out at the stars in the night sky, astronomers will point out, you’re looking at the past. Light from distant stars takes years to reach Earth, so we’re seeing them as they were all those years ago. If, however, you look at the stars at the INTUITIVE® Planetarium […]
5 Reasons to Spring Break in Huntsville Spring Break is a time when the weather starts warming up, the kids are out of school, and they are ready to go! Huntsville is a fantastic option for spending a few days on Spring Break. Here are 5 reasons Rocket City Mom thinks you should choose the […]
St. Paddy’s Fun All Day Long on the 16th Whether you are Irish, or just Irish for a day, Huntsville has your back for celebrating the Feast of St. Patrick. The Feast is officially on the 17th, of course, but the big celebration in Rocket City happens on Saturday. Early Risers March 16th, Keegan’s Public […]
Mathematic geeks rejoice, the Rocket City has plenty to do on March 14th, otherwise known as Pi Day! We’ve rounded out 3.14 events (ok maybe a few more) for you to enjoy in Huntsville for π Day! Pi Day Celebration – Lowe Mill A&E Come join us in celebration of the beauty and wonder of […]
Havoc Hockey in Huntsville As college football season dies down, a new season is just getting underway in the Rocket City: Huntsville Havoc hockey. Boasting a rink at the Von Braun Center, the Minor Professional Hockey League team with a season that stretches from October through April has called Huntsville home for more than 15 […]
Straight from the Experts: Tips & Tricks for First Time Visitors to Huntsville Whether you saw its feature on the New York Times 52 Places to Visit in 2019 list, perused the American Airlines in-flight magazine feature in December, or watched Chris Pratt and James Corden train like astronauts at Space Camp, there’s no doubt […]
Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Biggest Exhibit *Written by guest blogger Melissa Riley, Vice President of Guest Experience at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Our Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the most exciting things we’ve done in my 15 years at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. We can’t wait to share this festival of culture and art with our community! […]