Happy Tuesday!
I hope everyone had a great weekend! We spend some time at the Botanical Garden’s with our son and then had both of our families over for a Father’s Day lunch!
We’ve got a lot to cover today, so I’ll keep things brief!
Let’s get to it!
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🚀 Taking Flight
🍫 Pizzelle’s Confections Lands #4 Spot
Huntsville's own Pizzelle's Confections is officially one of the best chocolate shops in America (again)!
The local sweet spot landed the #4 spot on USA Today 10Best's list of the country's top chocolate shops, putting it in elite company alongside confectioners from coast to coast.
This is nothing new for Pizzelle’s, as the chocolate shop took the top spot in 2024 and 10th place in 2025.
Big congrats to the Pizzelle's team!! If you haven't been by, you can find them at Campus 805 at 2500 Clinton Ave W Ste D!
📚 Mark Your Calendars For The Rocket City Book Crawl
Calling all book lovers. Six local indie bookstores are teaming up Saturday, July 18, for the first ever Huntsville Book Crawl, kicking off at 10 AM.
Here's how it works. Grab a passport at your first stop, then hop between Snail Books, Blue Apple Bookstore, Blushing Books, All In Books, Booklegger Club, and The Book Wyrm.
Earn a sticker stamp with each purchase, and turn in a completed passport for a chance at prizes. Each store will also have 20 limited-edition totes!
More info about the crawl can be found here.
🏒 The Huntsville Havoc Just Dropped Their 2026-27 Home Schedule
The Huntsville Havoc just announced their full 30-game home schedule for the 2026-27 season, with opening night set for Friday, October 23.
The lineup leans heavily on weekends, with 13 Friday matchups and 11 Saturday games on the books. There are also three Thursdays, two Sundays, and a single Tuesday tilt sprinkled in. The regular season wraps up at home on April 3.
A full promotional calendar with theme nights, giveaways, and specialty jerseys is coming soon. You can see the full schedule here!
TOGETHER WITH THE HUNTSVILLE FOOD FEST
🍽 Huntsville’s Biggest Foodie Event
The first ever Huntsville Food Fest is coming up quick and tickets are selling fast!
We’re bringing together over 25 of the best local restaurants for a celebration of Huntsville’s best bites, flavors, and foodie community!
The best part? One ticket = unlimited bites. Once you enter, your wallet stays in your pocket.
📆 August 1
🕚 11 AM
📍 The Royal at Stovehouse
Click below to see the full lineup of vendors and to grab your tickets!
👨🚀 Blast Off
📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend
🌌 Cocktails and Cosmos: The Sky Is Falling
June 26 | 7 PM | Space and Rocket Center Planetarium | $20 | More Info
Discover how asteroids help us understand the origins of our solar system and ways to protect our future!
🪴 Plant Shop & Swap: Roots and Reads Edition
June 27 | 8 AM - 2 PM | Straight to Ale | Free | More Info
Meet and swap with local plant lovers and then stick around for a pop-up bookstore from Booklegger!
🕹 Super Mario Weekend
June 27-28 | 9 AM - 4 PM | EarlyWorks | $24 | More Info
Come explore Super Mario Bros. themed activities and crafts for the whole family! Hunt for ghosts in Luigi’s Mansion or get some Bob-omb’s Cannon practice in the Tinker Lab!
🛠 Maker’s Day
June 27 | 11 AM - 7 PM | GigaParts | Free | More Info
A day centered around exploring how ideas become real-world creations with live demos, free workshops, giveaways, and more!
🇺🇸 Independence Day Celebration
June 27 | 6 PM | Ditto Landing | Free | More Info
Celebrate the 4th along the river with food trucks and live music from 5 O’Clock Charlie and The Tavern Preachers! Plus, a fireworks finale at 9 PM!
🎨 Summer Sunset Date Night
June 27 | 7:30 PM | Pinot’s Palette | $49 | More Info
Skip the normal date night and enjoy a fun Summer Sunset painting class!
🛍 The Vintage Market
June 28 | 11 AM - 5 PM | Field Day | Free | More Info
Browse unique finds from local creators and makers! Then stick around to play some games!
🎵 Live Music Lowdown
Thank you to our friends at the Huntsville Music Office for providing the live music calendar! See more upcoming live music with their free music calendar!
Click image for more upcoming live music!
TOGETHER WITH ARTISTIC DENTISTRY
😁 A Smile Worth Showing Off
Maybe you know the feeling: smiling with your mouth closed, avoiding photos, or wishing you felt a little more confident when you laughed.
That’s where Artistic Dentistry can help. Their team creates personalized cosmetic treatment plans around your goals, whether you want a small refresh or a bigger transformation.
Because sometimes, the biggest change isn’t just the smile itself. It’s feeling proud to show it.
Call (256) 536-3386 for more information or to book a cosmetic consultation.
📆 Explore the Rocket City
Click image for more upcoming events at The Orion!
Wednesday, June 24
Silent Book Club at The Orion Amphitheater: No assigned reading, no deadlines, and no small talk required!
Sugar Scrub Workshop at Piper and Leaf Tea Co.: Create custom tea-based sugar scrubs while enjoying teas and treats!
Family Movie Night at Field Day: Bring the whole family out for a free showing of IF!
The Office Trivia Night at InnerSpace Brewing: Make sure to bring that one friend that’s always quoting Michael Scott!
John Delony at Levity Live: An evening of laughter with the Dave Ramsey personality and relationships podcaster!
Thursday, June 25
Ultimate Soccer Viewing Party at Baker & Able: Watch World Cup games and enjoy chef-driven menu inspired by the nations that are playing!
Booze and Baes: Singles Night at The Camp: Single and ready to mingle? 2-minute speed dating, slide deck presentations, and giveaways!
Abstract Painting Workshop at Lowe Mill Studio 303: Create a unique masterpiece while learning expressive abstract painting techniques!
Biergarten at U.S. Space & Rocket Center: Enjoy German-inspired cuisine, beverages, and live music under the Saturn V rocket!
Book Talk: Annie B. Jones, Ordinary Time at The Snail on the Wall: Meet Jones and celebrate the paperback release of Ordinary Time!
America’s Best Kept Wine Secrets at Charlie Foster’s Espresso + Wine Bar: A guided tasting of premium wines from underrated regions across the country!
Sounds of Summer at Homeplace Park: Bring the whole family out for a free concert in the park with Bloom After Fall!
Friday, June 26
The Main Event Misfit Comedy Tour at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: Laugh along to a powerhouse lineup of comedians seen on Netflix, HBO, Showtime, Disney+, and Hulu!
Goosey Girls Night Out at Hammer & Stain: Paint your own Porch Goose!
Golden Hour at the Botanical Gardens: Take a free stroll through the gardens as the sun goes down!
Retro Game Night at Straight to Ale: There will be multiple consoles loaded with favorites like Mario Kart, Mario Party, Animal Crossing, Just Dance, and more!
Maker’s Market at Piper and Leaf: Support our communities' local butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers!
Rummage Sale at Pizzelle’s Confection: Help clear out the shop and get great deals on small kitchen wares, packaging, shelving, and more!
June Sale at Sophisticated Salvage: Shop discounted sofas and chairs, leather sofas/chairs, furniture, art, home decor and so much more!
Emerald Evening at Stovehouse: An evening of fundraising for UCP Huntsville, which provides support for children and adults of all abilities at little or no cost!
Latin Night at Rhythm on Monroe: Grab your crew and dance along to Latin beats!
Final Friday at Stella’s: Celebrate the end of June with a neon dance floor and high energy music!
T.I. & P$C at The Orion Amphitheater: High-energy rap concert celebrating Huntsville Junefest's anniversary.
Bay Simpson Featuring The Alabama Heathens at VBC Mars Music Hall: Enjoy a free live Southern soul and country-rock concert!
Want to see more upcoming events or add an event to the calendar? Click here.
Thanks for making it to the end!
I’ll be back in your inbox on Friday!
