🎶 Huntsville's Vinyl Record Trail

Huntsville has a new Vinyl Record Trail, plus a new Five Below is opening this weekend and a big bounce house is coming to John Hunt Park!

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Andrew Smith
February 14, 2025

Happy Friday Valentine’s Day!

Love is in the air, or maybe it’s just my cup of coffee sitting beside me. It’s hard to tell!

Anyways… To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we are giving away two tickets to the Huntsville Havoc game on February 22.

It’s Huntsville Sports Night, and there will be specialty jerseys and appearances by the Trash Pandas and Huntsville City FC!

To win, you’ll need to be a Premium Explorer. All of them will be automatically entered into the giveaway, and the winner will be chosen randomly.

I’ll announce the winner next Friday, good luck!

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

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👨‍🚀 Blast Off

🎶 Explore the Huntsville Vinyl Record Trail

Music lovers, get ready for an unforgettable journey through Huntsville’s best record stores! The Huntsville Vinyl Record Trail kicks off today, February 14, offering a unique way to celebrate the city’s vinyl culture.

The Huntsville Vinyl Record Trail includes Maxwell’s Music, Black Rose, Vertical House Records, Huntsville Revisited, and AVIQ.

How It Works:

  1. Pick up a VRT Card at any participating store.

  2. Visit each shop, collect a stamp, and discover incredible records along the way.

  3. Complete the trail to earn an exclusive VRT record slipmat as a souvenir!

Once your card is full, email a photo to [email protected] and choose to pick up or have your prize mailed.

From vintage vinyl to rare finds, each stop offers something special. Don’t miss this chance to support local stores and dive into Huntsville’s rich music scene!

🚀 Taking Flight

⚾️ Trash Pandas Celebrate 5 Years With Giveaways

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are celebrating their 5th season with 14 exciting giveaways at home games! It’s their way of thanking fans, who they call 'the real MVPs', for their support.

Here are a few of our favorite giveaways that you might want to put on your calendar:

  • April 6: 1,500 fans get a fleece blanket

  • April 8: 1,500 adults can take home a Christian Moore Bobblehead

  • May 11: 1,000 moms get a Mother’s Day Cross Body Bag

  • May 31: 1,000 fans get a Harry Potter Cooler Bag

  • June 15: 1,000 dads get a Father’s Day Grill Set

In addition to giveaways, the Trash Pandas will welcome special guests throughout the season, like the ZOOperstars and Bluey. The complete list of giveaways and character appearances can be found here.

🚨 Five Below Grand Opening Event

Five Below is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday, February 15, at The Fountain (1001 N Memorial Pkwy). Doors open at 10 AM, kicking off a weekend full of fun!

Enjoy activities and trivia with exciting prizes all weekend long. Plus, on Saturday only, don’t miss free hot dogs from 12–3 PM and free drawstring bags while supplies last.

Come shop amazing deals and join the celebration at Huntsville’s newest Five Below! Click here for more info.

🎉 Big Bounce America Arrives April 6

Get ready for an epic inflatable event! The Big Bounce America is bringing the world’s largest bounce house to John Hunt Park (2151 Airport Rd SW) starting April 6.

The Bounce House is over 24,000 square feet, and features live DJs, slides, ball pits, climbing towers, bubbles, and fun competitions. Sessions are available for all age groups, including toddlers, kids, and adults.

Presale tickets start at $22 and will open up on February 21 at 1 PM. Each ticket includes up to three hours of bouncy fun!

You can sign up to be notified when tickets go live by clicking here.

🚀 Rocket Center Hosts Teachers Appreciation Weekend

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is celebrating teachers this weekend! February 15 to 17, teachers who show their school ID will receive free admission, and planetarium event tickets will be discounted to $5!

While there, teachers can meet and learn from astronomy education teams, explore classroom resources, and learn about STEM opportunities to help inspire students.

Free teaching materials will be available while supplies last. Teachers, don’t miss this chance to be recognized for your hard work! Click here for more information.

❤️ Premium Explorer Shoutout

Thank you to our Premium Explorers for making Huntsville Explorer possible! If you’d like a chance to win our Huntsville Havoc ticket giveaway, don’t forget to join!

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Thanks to Century 21 Home Team for sponsoring this section!

🗓️ Explore The Rocket City

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Framing the Future at The Orion

Enjoy FREE showcase of talent, creativity, and vision on February 14. The event will feature the work of local Black photographers in celebration of Black History Month. More info.

Saturday, February 15

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Tuesday, February 18

  • Gardening Without Pesticides at Madison Public Library: Learn how to grow your own food without using harmful chemicals!

  • Beginner Sushi Class at Straight to Ale: Learn everything from making perfect sushi rice to crafting your favorite sushi sauces!

  • Untold Stories at Madison Public Library: Join Huntsville Revisited’s William Hampton for some untold stories about Huntsville’s past!

  • Rick Springfield and Richard Marx at the VBC: An acoustic evening with Rick Springfield and Richard Marx performing all of their hits together on stage!

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