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🔥 Red Hot Start
The Huntsville Havoc are off to a 2-0 start, plus a new recreation center breaks ground and busy weekend calendar!
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👨🚀 Blast Off
🏒 Huntsville Havoc Start Season 2-0
The Huntsville Havoc are back for another season and are starting strong!
They won their season opener against the Birmingham Bulls in OT and then beat the Pensacola Ice Flyers 4-1.
The Havoc’s home opener is this Friday (tonight) against the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Even better, tickets are super affordable and start at just $10.
If you can’t make it to the game tonight, there are a couple of fun promotional nights to put on your radar:
November 15: Mighty Havoc Night - Celebrate the Mighty Ducks franchise with specialty jerseys inspired by the iconic films.
December 26: Scooby-Doo Night - Enjoy a mystery-filled night with Scooby-Doo themed jerseys, snacks, and fun.
January 17: Bluey Night- Meet Bluey and join in on family-friendly themed activities.
February 22: Huntsville Sports Night - Show love for Huntsville's sports teams with specialty jerseys and appearances from local teams.
March 1: Racing Night - Get your engines ready for a night of racing excitement and themed jerseys.
March 21: Peter Pan Night - Fly to Neverland with whimsical specialty jerseys inspired by Peter Pan.
March 28: Margaritaville Night - Escape to Margaritaville with tropical drinks and jerseys reflecting Jimmy Buffett’s island vibe.
I used to love going to the Havoc growing up. I would always make my parents stay until the very end, just in case a big fight broke out!
🚀 Taking Flight
🚃 Huntsville’s Halloween Railroad
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your kids this weekend, you should check out the Grant Funk Railroad in Hampton Cove.
The railroad is located in Grant and Jenny Sweer’s backyard and is completely decked out for Halloween. They’re inviting the public to come check it out during the following hours in October.
Fridays: 6-8 PM
Saturdays: 4-8 PM
Sundays: 3-7 PM
Oct 31: 3-8 PM
If you’d like to check it out, the address is 4502 Clyde Circle, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763). You can also find more info here.
❤️ Hurricane Helene Coat Drive
Do you have extra coats in your closet that you don’t wear anymore? If so, swing by the Hampton Inn in Hampton Cove (6205 Hwy 431 South, Huntsville, AL 35763) and drop them off before the end of the month.
They are collecting new or gently used jackets and will be donating them to North Carolina families impacted by Hurricane Helene.
🚧 John Hunt Park Recreation Center Breaks Ground
The new $18.5 million recreation center at John Hunt Park has officially broken ground. Once complete, the 60,580-square-foot center will have four full-sized gymnasiums, 25 pickeball courts, and plenty of parking.
The project is expected to be completed in December 2025.
🛒 New Madison Costco Opening in November
The new Costco at Clift Farm is set to open its doors on November 15. The new $20 million store will have a gas station, automotive center, pharmacy, and more. This will be the second Costco store in North Alabama.
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🗓️ Explore The Rocket City
Got a fun event coming up? Let us know about it!
Huntsville Explorer Bingo Night
Join us for a fun night of bingo at Back Forty! We will play multiple round and will have over $450 in prizes! We’ve already sold out once, but made a few more tickets avaliable. So go ahead and get yours today!
Saturday, October 26
2024 Southeastern Fall Nationals at The Orion: An incredible showcase of some of the most unique and legendary cars!
Downtown Night Market: Enjoy local artists, makers, food trucks, crafts, and more!
October Warehouse Sale at Sophisticated Salvage: Come out and hunt for some deals!
$5 Bag Sale at Three Tails ReSale: Fill up a big for just $5!
Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Big Spring: The world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research!
Downtown Pickleball Takeover: An exciting day of pickleball action in the heart of Downtown Huntsville!
Fall Color Special Train Ride at NARM: Travel five miles of track, searching for colorful trees and falling leaves!
Harris Hill Festival: A free festival with a corn hole tournament, bounce house, kids activities, vendors, and more!
Monster Mash at Mark Russell Rec Center: A free morning of crafts, games, treats and music for the entire family!
Valley Fellowship Church Harvest Festival: A free afternoon of bounce houses, games, face painting, free food, and candy!
Landmark Church Fall Festival: Bring the whole family for an afternoon of carnival games, bounce houses, food, candy, and more!
'Lil Ghosts & Ghouls at Harrison Brothers: Don your favorite costume and trick-or-treat!
Monrovia Parks and Rec Trunk or Treat: Come out for the 4th annual trunk or treat!
Madison Methodist Church Trunk or Treat: A free evening of family fun and lots of candy!
Trunk or Treat a New Market Recreation Center: There will be lots of candy, haunted trails, meal deals, and more!
Spooky Space Spectacular at the Space and Rocket Center: Trick-or-treat your way through the solar system!
Fall Festival at University Pickers: A day of fun, food, and community spirit!
Toyota Field Fall Festival: Bring the whole family for an evening of trunk or treating followed by a showing of Casper!
Fright Nights at Joe Davis: A spine-chilling pop-up experience that includes tricks and treats for every ghoul that gets eerier as the darkness descends!
Fright Night Halloween Bash at Lowe Mill: The most spine-chilling and electrifying night of the year!
Survive the Night at PBR Lockhart: Get ready for a night where chaos takes control!
The Village of Providence Farmers and Artisans Market: Engage with local artisans and farmers!
Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill: Shop from vendors from all over the area!
Farmers Market at The Grid: Get fresh produce and support local vendors!
Wickerman 2024 at Lowe Mill: A celebration steeped in tradition and inspired by ancient Viking and Celtic rites!
Thrive Alabama Casino Night: An event that will transport you to a world of mystery, intrigue, and high-stakes gaming!
Sip, Shop, and B12 Shots at Elite Boutique: Enjoy some non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks, and $10 B12 shots!
Zombie Prom at the Electric Belle: Get ready to dance with the undead!
The Awakening Tour at the VBC: A gathering of Christian singers united in the joy of music and the power of faith!
Live Music at Old Black Bear Brewing: Carly Moffa will perform live!
Live Music at The Blind Tiger: New Atomic will perform live!
Sunday, October 27
Halloween and Haunted House at The Orion: The Huntsville Police Department and Parks and Recreation are teaming up for a free Halloween party!
Main Event Halloween Spooktacular: Haunted laser tag, treats, crafts, and more!
Trunk or Treat at Building Church: A night full of free fun, including candy, games, face painting, balloon art, and s’mores!
Cove Church Fall Festival: Free bouncy houses and lots of creatively themed trunks!
First Christian Church Trunk or Treat: Show off your favorite costume, get candy from our trunks, play games, and jump on some moon bounces!
Hampton House Fall Fest: A family-friendly event with a bounce house, face painting, cake walk, crafts, refreshments, a pie-eating contest, and more!
Harry Potter Potions Class at Downtown Huntsville Library: Mix up a magical potion sensory jar that absolutely shimmers with charm!
The Market at MidCity: Shop locally from dozens of different vendors!
Irish Trad at Mad Malts: Come out to enjoy the traditional Irish folk music or bring your own acoustic instrument to join the jam session!
Rocket City Bluegrass Jam at Straight to Ale: Enjoy some bluegrass music or bring your own instrument and join in!
Monday, October 28
Huntsville Explorer Bingo Night at Back Forty: Grab a ticket and join us for a night of bingo and prizes!
Books and Brews and Boos Book Fair at Straight to Ale: Browse new releases and spooky reads for the season!
Rocket City Classic at Propst Arena: College basketball is back in the Rocket City as Alabama takes on Memphis!
Meow-o-ween at the Botanical Gardens: Bring your feline friends and dress them up in their most boo-tiful costumes!
Maker Mondays at the Space and Rocket Center: Hands-on STEM demonstrations and guided, engaging activities!
Tuesday, October 29
West Coast Swing Dance at The Electric Belle: A free swing dance class followed by an open dance floor!
Relaunch Job Fair at First Baptist: Opportunities for individuals who are changing careers, unemployed, underemployed, have not completed high school, or need a second career chance!
Fall Festival at the Downtown Rescue Mission: Get your costume out and fill your trunk with goodies!
Boo Bash at Madison Public Library: A free night of crafts, a puppet show, trick-or-treating, and more!
Failure: A Love Story at James Clemens: Join the James Clemens Theatre for a performance of Failure: A Love Story!
Alabama Smoke Show at The Camp: An evening of music from tons of local artists!
Live Music at BarVista: Matt Prater will perform live!
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I hope to see some of you at our Bingo Night on Monday! If you haven’t got tickets yet, there are just a few left.
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