🚀 Rocket City Junk Fest

Happy Tuesday!

March is officially here, which means spring is just around the corner… and it can’t come soon enough!

I’ll keep things brief today, but I’ve got a few quick notes:

• Be on the lookout for our Summer Camp guide in Friday’s newsletter. There are over 25 camps listed!

• If you missed our March Event Calendar, you can find it here. You’ll have to be a Premium Explorer to see it, though.

Also, I have one quick favor to ask. We are looking for a dentist to recommend to our readers. If you have a dentist that you just love, could you fill out this one-question form and let me know? It’ll take 5 seconds.

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

👨‍🚀 Blast Off

📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend

🎨 Trinity Market Place Craft Show

Friday and Saturday, March 7-8 | 9 AM – 4 PM | Trinity United Methodist Church | Free | More Info

Shop from 70+ regional vendors, enjoy the Soup Café, and grab some goodies from the United Women in Faith Bake Sale — all while supporting local missions!

🛍️ Rocket City Junk Fest

Saturday, March 8 | 9 AM – 4 PM | University Pickers | Free | More Info

Treasure hunters, this one’s for you! Find vintage goods, upcycled creations, and quirky collectibles — plus enjoy food trucks and sweet treats while you shop.

🌈 The Wizard of Oz

Friday and Saturday, March 7–8 | Various Times | Around the Curtain Theatre | $15+ | Get Tickets

Follow the Yellow Brick Road in this beloved stage adaptation of the classic film. Perfect for the whole family!

🎶 Laser Taylor Swift

Saturday, March 8 | 6:30 PM | Campus 805 | $11 | Get Tickets

A Taylor Swift playlist set to an epic laser light show? Yes, please! Sing along to all your favorite hits with this one-of-a-kind experience.

🍽️ Jazz Brunch at AC Hotel

Sunday, March 9 | 11 AM – 3 PM | AC Hotel Downtown | $30+ | More Info

Enjoy a curated brunch menu, handcrafted cocktails, and live jazz with scenic downtown views. No reservations are needed — just bring your appetite!

🥫 Pressure Canning Class 101

Saturday, March 8 | 2 PM | University Pickers | $50 | Get Tickets

Learn the art of pressure canning with Pleasant Hill Farms! You’ll leave with canning knowledge, family recipes, and a jarred item of your choice.

🛍️ Life and Looks Market

Saturday, March 8 | 4 PM – 8 PM | Straight to Ale Brewing | Free | More Info

Shop, sip, and support local vendors at this lively monthly market! Browse unique goods, enjoy craft brews, and vibe to good tunes — the perfect Saturday hangout.

Whether you’re in the mood for shopping, music, or hands-on fun, Huntsville’s got something for everyone this weekend. See you out there!

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🚀 Taking Flight

🏨 $40M Trilogy Hotel to Open This Summer

The Trilogy Hotel, part of the Marriott Autograph Collection, is set to open by late summer across from the Von Braun Center. This $40 million project boasts eight floors and over 200 rooms. Some other impressive amenities will include:

• Two full-service restaurants

• A Starbucks (one of Alabama’s largest!)

• A rooftop bar overlooking Big Spring Park

• Conference and banquet spaces

The hotel’s modern design and prime location make it a standout addition to downtown Huntsville!

⚾ Vote For Toyota Field

Toyota Field — home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas — is getting some well-deserved national attention! It’s currently ranked 4th on USA Today’s Best Minor League Ballpark list, but we can help push it to the top.

The stadium’s atmosphere, architecture, and amenities make it one of the best in the country. Fan votes decide the final ranking, so let’s show our love for this local gem! Vote once per day until March 17. The winners will be announced on March 26. 

You can click here to vote.

🏐 Big Changes Coming to John Hunt Park’s Volleyball Courts

Exciting news! John Hunt Park’s sand volleyball courts are getting a huge $2.5 million upgrade.

Pearce Construction Co. will build a second-floor viewing area so fans can get a better look at the games. It will have two staircases and a special lift for wheelchair access.

The courts will also get new seating, a bigger space for tournament organizers, and a snack stand. Plus, better sound and electrical systems will make events even more awesome!

Construction starts this spring and should be finished by Fall 2026.

🐕 Walk Shelter Dogs with Huntsville Animal Services

Love dogs? Join the Shelter Pack Walk on Wednesday, March 5, at 2:30 PM at the Huntsville Animal Services building (4950 Triana Blvd SW)!

This monthly event gives shelter pups some much-needed exercise and fresh air. The shelter provides everything you’ll need, but feel free to bring your favorite leash and some treats.

It’s a great way to help these sweet dogs while getting your steps in!

📽️ Reel of the Week

We stopped by Dragon’s Forge, a fantasy-themed cafe hidden inside Lowe Mill! If you haven’t been, it’s worth a visit!

🗓️ Explore The Rocket City

Got a fun event coming up? Let us know about it!

Wednesday, March 5

• Dancing With the Stars LIVE at the VBC: This live tour will recreate the most memorable dances from the ABC’s previous seasons!

• Shelter Pack Walk at Huntsville Animal Services: Come walk a shelter dog and give them a little bit of exercise and fresh air!

• Sister Act at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: A Reno lounge singer has been put under protective custody and has to pretend to be a nun!

• Huntsville Pub Run at Mad Malts: Join the group for a 3 or 5-mile walk or run!

• Latin Dance Night at The Electric Belle: A free Latin dance class that will get you in the rhythm and movin’ all night long!

• Behind the Music of Mike Roberts at Huntsville Traditional Music Association: An evening of conversation, music, and fellowship with Mike Roberts!

• Live Music at St. Stephens: Andy Lyle Hall will perform live!

• Live Music at Mad Malts: The Keychains will perform live!

Thursday, March 6

• Tea and Coloring at Ravenwood Meadery: Enjoy a FREE urn of aromatic tea while you work on your next colorful extravaganza!

• Cocktails and Cosmos at the VBC: Navigate your way through what's up in the spring in this live, guided tour of the night sky!

• Queen Esther at the VBC Playhouse: Valley Fellowship Christian Academy presents a timeless story of faith, courage, and destiny!

• Alton Brown Live at the VBC: The famed foodie reflects on his decades in food media!

• Hydroponics 101 at North Huntsville Library: Dr. Jeremy Pickens from Auburn University will walk you through the fundamentals of hydroponics!

• Lunar Line Dancing and InnerSpace: Get your moonwalk on and boogie like an alien on the lunar dance floor

• Live Music at St. Stephens: The Michael Goldsmith Band will perform live!

Friday, March 7

• The Wizard of Oz Opening Night at The Dream Theatre: Follow the Yellow Brick Road as L. Frank Baum's classic novel comes to the Huntsville stage!

• Disco Night at The Electric Belle: Dust off your funkiest threads and get ready to boogie down!

• Craft Show at Trinity United Methodist: Shop from over 70 local vendors and help support local missions!

• Murder at the Golden Petal Awards at the Botanical Gardens: An interactive murder mystery dinner at the glamourous Golden Petal Awards!

• Whose Show Is It Anyway at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: A rotating cast of four local improv comics performs various games and skits!

• Spring Home and Garden Show at the VBC South Hall: Turn your home improvement and outdoor projects from fantasy into reality!

• Michael W. Smith and Chandler Moore at Mars Music Hall: An unforgettable night of worship!

• Underground EDM at Maggie Meyers: An evening of EDM, games, food, and drinks!

• Indie Night at St. Stephens: Performances from some of Huntsville’s top indie artists!

• Live Music at Stovehouse: Matt Prater will perform live!

• Live Music at The Casual Pint: Tavern Preachers will perform live!

• Live Music at Furniture Factory Downtown: Wild Life will perform live!

• Live Music at The Camp: James Irvin will perform live!

🎲 Headline Hunt

If you like Wordle, see if you can guess this six-letter Huntsville-themed word!

Thanks for making it to the end!

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