🔥 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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