🚀 Step Back in Time

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you’ve had a great week and are enjoying the cooler weather!

Congrats to the winners of our American Heart Association Fundraiser giveaway. Stay tuned for more!

We’ve got a lot to cover today, so get to it!

🚀 Taking Flight

🪦 Step Back in Time at the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll

The popular Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll is back this Sunday, October 19 at Maple Hill Cemetery.

The stroll will transform Huntsville’s oldest cemetery into a living museum, where more than 60 costumed characters will bring local history to life through stories, music, and interactive exhibits. You’ll wander shaded pathways, meet historical figures from Huntsville’s past, and even enjoy scavenger hunts designed for kids and families.

Best of all, it’s completely free to attend! The Grand Stroll Parade starts at 1:30 PM, followed by stories and music from 2-4:30 PM.

🍝 New Italian Restaurant Coming to MidCity

Floriana, a beloved Italian restaurant from Washington, D.C., and North Carolina, is opening a new location at MidCity next year!

Known for handmade pastas like pillowy gnocchi and layered lasagna, Floriana blends traditional Northern Italian recipes with warm, community-driven hospitality. With its mix of fine dining and comfort, it’s set to become a go-to date night spot!

While you wait for it to open, check out the menu!

🐔 Waldo’s Chicken and Beer Coming to Jones Valley

Waldo’s Chicken & Beer, a Nashville favorite, is coming soon to Jones Valley!

Known for its crispy fried chicken, rotisserie plates, and 11 scratch-made sauces, Waldo’s brings Southern flavor and plenty of sauce to every meal. You’ll be able to pair your chicken with cheddar biscuits, house sides, or a cold local brew!

No word on an opening date yet, but you can see the menu here.

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👨‍🚀 Blast Off

📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend

🍂 Spellbound: An Immersive Fall Experience

October 16–19 | 7 PM | Huntsville Botanical Garden | $15 | More Info

Experience the Garden after dark as it transforms into a mysterious, adults-only autumn wonderland, complete with eerie lighting, cocktails, and immersive magic.

🥃 Cask & Cork Tasting Event

October 17 | 5 PM | Alabama Constitution Hall Park | $100 | More Info

Sip, savor, and stroll through the birthplace of Alabama’s statehood while sampling top whiskeys, wines, and craft cocktails. And it’s all for a great cause!

🌕 Moon ‘N Glow

October 17 | 5 PM | Hidden Rivers Farm | $8 | More Info

Get cozy under the stars with live music, glowing hot air balloons, campfires, and a moonlit maze!

🔥 WhistleStop: Rocket City’s BBQ Festival

October 17–18 | MidCity | $15 | More Info

A beloved North Alabama tradition returns! Enjoy two days of mouthwatering barbecue, live music, and community fun at MidCity!

👠 Cinderella at Fantasy Playhouse

October 17–19 | Multipe Showtimes | Fantasy Playhouse | $24+ | More Info

Rediscover the classic fairytale with a modern twist — this world premiere musical brings heart, humor, and original songs for dreamers of all ages!

🛍️ Makers Market Fallfest

October 18 | 4-8 PM | GigaParts | Free | More Info

Shop local vendors, enjoy food trucks, and join in on trunk-or-treating, contests, and prizes at this family-friendly fall bash.

🧡 The Hunt Vintage & Maker’s Market

October 19 | 11 AM-4 PM | Back Forty Brewing Company | Free | More Info

Shop over 40 local women-owned businesses, enjoy live music, grab a drink, and even meet adoptable pets from the Greater Huntsville Humane Society!

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🍸️ A Theatrical Cocktail Experience Like No Other

Something dark is stirring at The Tea Room at Annabella. Step beyond the ordinary and into a theatrical cocktail experience inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulhu.

This immersive show blends live performance, storytelling, and mixology as you follow Francis Thurston’s chilling quest to uncover his uncle’s mysterious death—and the ancient forces behind it. Four handcrafted cocktails pair with each act, drawing you deeper into the mystery with every sip.

Shows run November 21–23 with multiple times available—but tickets are vanishing fast. Reserve your seat before the darkness calls.

🎵 Live Music Lowdown

Thank you to our friends at St. Stephens Music Hall for presenting this section!

📆 Explore the Rocket City

🌟 Featured Event

Hot Girls Market

October 18 | 4 PM | Big Spring Park | Free | More Info

An elevated night market that transforms Big Spring Park into a lively destination with unique local vendors, food trucks, live music, and interactive games!

Wednesday, October 15

• Huntsville Havoc: Meet the Team at VBC Propst Arena: Meet players, grab autographs, enjoy free food, and celebrate the upcoming hockey season!

• Halloween Trivia at The Camp: Test your spooky knowledge with themed trivia and prizes!

• Free Family Movie Night at Field Day: Enjoy a free showing of Halloweentown on the big screen!

• The Red Clay Strays at The Orion Amphitheater: Don’t miss one of music’s fastest rising bands as they make a stop in Huntsville!

Thursday, October 16

• Yellowhammer Celebrates 15 Years at Yellowhammer Brewing: Celebrate an anniversary with craft drinks, bourbon tastings, and live outdoor music!

• Spooktacular Market at The Providence Market: Celebrate Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating, local vendors, and festive family-friendly fun!

• HAMR Fall Fest at Monte Sano State Park: Experience a weekend of mountain biking, racing, music, food, and outdoor adventure!

• Rob Schneider: Rescue Husband at VBC Mars Music Hall: An evening of sharp, relatable comedy about marriage, family, and life’s everyday absurdities!

• 805 After Five at Campus 805: Enjoy a free concert from The Stolen Faces!

Friday, October 17

• WhistleStop BBQ Festival at Midcity District: Don’t miss one of the city’s most popular festivals plus some delicious BBQ!

• Downtown Food Truck Rallies at Big Spring Park: Grab dinner from some of Huntsville’s top food trucks!

• Grand Opening at Cheeers Sports Bar & Grill: Enjoy light appetizers, sample the menu, and watch sports on every channel (must RSVP)!

• Cocktails and Cosmos: Chandra at the Space and Rocket Center: Find out what colliding galaxies, neutron stars, and black holes all have in common!

• Halloween Evening Tea Experience at The Tea Room at Annabella: The Tea Room will be transformed with candlelight and rich seasonal décor!

• Movies in the Park at Big Spring Park: Enjoy a free showing of The Addams Family in the park!

• The Dumpster Fire News Hour at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: A sharp, satirical comedy blending improv, sketches, and clever takes on current events!

• Hetty Feather at Huntsville High School: Follows a brave orphan’s imaginative journey brought to life with music and circus flair!

• Alabama Big Earl Comedy Dinner Show at Rocket City Honky Tonk: Laugh the night away with Alabama Big Earl’s comedy show!

• Bryan Martin at Furniture Factory Bar and Grill: An evening of heartfelt country storytelling!

• Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at The Belle: Hauntingly beautiful live music by candlelight!

• Common Man EP Release Show at Tangled String Studios: Celebrate Common Man’s EP release!

• The Magic of Motown at VBC Mars Music Hall: Celebrate timeless Motown hits with soulful vocals and vibrant choreography!

• The Sorcerer's Apprentice at the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall: Enjoy vibrant French compositions blending sacred choral beauty with playful orchestral storytelling!

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