🚨 Huntsville's adult playground

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🚀 Taking Flight

🚨 Huntsville’s Adult Playground Opens This Month

Huntsville’s newest entertainment spot, Field Day, is set to open its doors on August 30! It will offer a playground of activities designed just for adults.

Located in the old Burlington Coat Factory building on University Drive, the venue will feature bowling, darts, a golf simulator, live music, and more!

The grand opening kicks off at 11 AM and runs until 2 AM, with giveaways, opening day exclusives, and a $1,000 cash prize for anyone who can land a 100-foot cornhole toss!

🍔 Huntsville Restaurant Week Is Underway

Huntsville Restaurant Week is in full swing, and this is your chance to dig into the best flavors our city has to offer!

Dozens of local restaurants are serving up exclusive deals and limited-time menus just for you through August 17. Whether you’re craving comfort food, craft cocktails, or a dish you’ve never tried before, there’s something with your name on it.

Don’t forget to grab your free Rocket City Dish Pass to stay on top of specials, win daily prizes, and make the most of this 10-day foodie celebration!

🌕 Dancing in the Moonlight

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the annual Moon Dance, happening Sept. 20 at Three Caves in Huntsville’s Monte Sano Nature Preserve.

Just minutes from downtown, this one-of-a-kind venue offers cool cave air, stunning limestone walls, and a magical atmosphere as the sun sets. Enjoy a buffet dinner from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, sip on included drinks, and groove to the high-energy sounds of Quantaphonics’ fusion of jazz, funk, soul, and rock.

You can also bid on unique experiences, local art, and more during the silent auction, which benefits North Alabama’s Land Trust. Tickets are on sale now, with discounted rates for Land Trust members. Make sure to grab yours before they sell out!

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🎃 A Halloween Like No Other

Get ready for a Halloween like no other. On Thursday, October 30, the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra will bring Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho to life by performing Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable score in sync with the film on the big screen.

First released in 1960, Psycho shocked audiences and redefined suspense, becoming one of the most influential thrillers in movie history. Now, you can experience every tense moment and iconic scene with the added power of a live orchestra.

Tickets are going fast, so reserve your seats today for this spine-tingling cinematic event!

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👨‍🚀 Blast Off

📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend

⚾ Rocket City Trash Pandas Homestand

August 15–17 | Various Times | Toyota Field | $15+ | More Info

Three home games, three nights of fun! Expect fireworks, giveaways, and plenty of hometown energy as the Trash Pandas take on the Smokies all weekend long.

🚚 Downtown Food Truck Rally – Spicy Summer Showdown

August 15 | 5–9 PM | Big Spring Park | Free | More Info

The monthly food truck fest returns with a spicy twist. Taste your way through Huntsville’s best mobile kitchens, enjoy live music, and vote for your favorite vendor to help crown the 2025 Food Truck of the Year.

🤠 The Camp Hoedown

August 16 | 12 PM | The Camp | Free | More Info

All-day line dancing, mechanical bull riding, themed drinks, vendors, and live music from Dawson Slade, Jackson Chase, and Dalton Bush Band!

🍓 Strawberry Social Tea Party

August 16 | 3–5 PM | Huntsville Botanical Garden | $45+ | More Info

Sip Piper & Leaf teas, share elegant finger foods, and enjoy live piano music in the Garden’s Carriage House. Pops of red attire encouraged for this sweet seasonal gathering.

🌙 Dinner in the Dark – A Sensory Vegan Experience

August 16 | 5:30 + 8 PM | The Veggie | $65 | More Info

A blindfolded, three-course vegan dining experience that heightens your senses of taste, smell, and touch. Includes a lavender mocktail, live ambiance, and chef-crafted surprises.

🏃 Rocket City Microthon (0.12K)

August 17 | 2 PM  | Campus 805 | $25+ | More Info

A prestigious race for the least prestigious athletes. Dash (or gently stroll) 383 feet from one brewery to the other, with proceeds benefiting Merrimack Hall’s arts programs for people with special needs.

⚽ Huntsville City FC vs. New York City FC II

August 17 | 6 PM | Wicks Family Field | $15+ | More Info

Cheer on Huntsville City FC as they face NYCFC II in this Sunday evening showdown.

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🎵 Live Music Lowdown

All FREE music shows will be listed in the Live Music Lowdown section. Ticketed concerts will still be in the event calendar.

Thank you to St. Stephens Music Hall for presenting this section!

📆 Explore the Rocket City

Wednesday, August 13

• Trash Pandas Home Game at Toyota Field: College Night and Tito’s Dog Day with Trash Pandas vs Knoxville Smokies!

• Cocktails at The View at Burritt on the Mountain: Enjoy a drink and watch the sun set over Huntsville!

• Cocktail Making Class at Osteria LuCa: A fun-filled evening of mixing, shaking, and sipping on 3 delicious cocktails

• Drop Dead Gorgeous at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: A small-town beauty pageant spirals into chaos!

• MCU Trivia at P.F. Chang's Bridge Street: Grab your crew and test your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

• Honky Tonk Bar Brawls at Rocket City Honky-Tonk: Live outdoor pro wrestling event with food, drinks, and high-energy matches!

Thursday, August 14

• Game On! at South Huntsville Public Library: Board games, puzzles, and fun for all ages!

• Lawn Bowling Bash at Butler Green: Compete for the Bowling Pin Trophy with food, drinks, fun, and charity!

• Trash Pandas Home Game at Toyota Field: Cheer on the boys against the Knoxville Smokies, and the first 1,000 adults will receive a beer stein!

• Modern Country Swing Dance Night at The Electric Belle: Free dance class teaching modern country swing with a fun, down-home twist!

• Meet An Astronaut at U.S. Space & Rocket Center: A meet-and-greet with astronaut Chris Sembroski, plus autographs, photos, and space stories!

• Rocket City Revue at Tangled String: A night of incredible original music, featuring singer-songwriters from the Tennessee Valley!

• Soulful Sounds at The Note Jazz Lounge: This NYC-based Jazzy R&B duo delivers a sound fans of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday will adore!

• Live Night at The Camp: Enjoy a night of live music with four Nashville bands!

Friday, August 15

• Tailgate & Tunes at Piper & Leaf Farm: Community yard sale meets live acoustic jam with local vendors and musicians!

• Downtown Food Truck Rallies at Big Spring Park: Enjoy an evening in the park and eat dinner from some of Huntsville’s best food trucks!

• Friday Night Fireworks at Toyota Field: Cheer on the boys and enjoy post-game fireworks!

• Piper and Leaf Tea Tasting at Huntsville/Madison County Visitors Bureau: Stop by for a free tasting of Piper and Leaf teas!

• Cocktails and Cosmos: Black Holes at the Space and Rocket Center: A peek at what black holes are and how they work!

• Ultimate Improv Challenge at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: An interactive improv comedy competition where the audience eliminates performers until one remains!

• Slumber Paw-ty Adoption Event at Huntsville Animal Shelter: Wear your pajamas and head to the shelter for free adoptions!

• Fruit Detectives at Botanical Garden: A sensory-based kids’ program exploring summer fruits through tasting, seed study, and nature activities!

• High Gravity Project at Maggie Meyers Irish Pub: A night of pop punk and stoner/groove metal with High Gravity Project and Sad Confetti!

• Lee Bains - Free South '25 Tour at St. Stephens Music Hall: An evening with singer-songwriter and poet Lee Bains!

• The Golden Flakes at Straight to Ale’s Speakeasy: An evening of live music with multiple bands!

• Choir Rehearsal with Friends at VBC Mars Music Hall: Will Johnson leads an uplifting live choir experience with music, harmony, and community!

• Huffer Brothers at Rocket City Honky Tonk: A high-energy country music performance from the Huffer Brothers!

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