11 exciting events to enjoy in Huntsville in March

March is just a few weeks away, and with that comes warmer weather and more cool stuff to do in and around Huntsville. From festivals to sporting events to live theater and more, the Rocket City is full of exciting events in the coming month.

For live music events, be sure and check out our Live Music Guide for March.

Here are a few things to check out in and around Huntsville in March:

1. Huntsville Comic Convention – March 1 + 2

This incredible Comic-con features special guests Sherrilyn Kenyon — author of The League series — and Tracy Yardley, the Sonic comic book artist. Other guests include “Family Guy” artist Roberto Yun Rodriguez, “Bojack Horseman” animator Zachary Ryan and more.

• When: March 1-2, 11AM- 7PM
• Where: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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2. Huntsville Havoc Hockey – 5 games

The Huntsville Havoc will play five home games at Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center in March. Themed nights include Grateful Dead Night, HCFC Night, Walking Dead Night, Wrestling Night and more.

• When: March 2, 8, 9, 22, 23, 7PM
• Where: Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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3. Light Bites + Garden Insights – March 7

Engage with the Plant Science & Conservation department in an enlightening discussion on adaptive and resilient horticulture and conservation.

• When: March 7, 5:30PM
• Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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4. UAH Baseball vs. Delta State – March 8-9

The University of Alabama at Huntsville Chargers have started their baseball season, and will be in full swing — pun intended — in March. Check their schedule for more games.

• When: March 8, 4PM; March 9, 1PM, 4PM
• Where: Charger Park, 900 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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5. Rocket City Reading Fest – March 10

Celebrate National Reading Month at the Orion Amphitheater. Stories are waiting to be discovered at this festival, from local authors showcasing their incredible work at the Authors’ Village in the Apollo South Dome, to the beloved HMCPL book-mobile.

• When: Match 10, 11AM-3PM
• Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
• More info

6. Auburn Baseball vs. Troy – March 12

Catch the Auburn Tigers at Toyota Field as they take on the Troy Trojans in an interstate match-up.

• When: March 12, 6PM
• Where: Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Wy, Madison, AL 35758
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7. Jesus Christ Superstar – March 15-17

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage.

• When: March 15 8PM, March 16, 2PM, 8PM, March 17, 1PM, 6:30PM
• Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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8. ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ – March 15-24

Theatre Huntsville presents this comedy full of misunderstandings, bad alibis, botched romantic trysts and more.

• When: March 15-16 7:30PM, March 17 2PM, March 21-23 7:30PM, March 24 2PM
• Where: VBC Playhouse, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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9. 47th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 16

The Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held in downtown Huntsville and has been a Huntsville tradition since 1978. It was started by the owner of Finnegan’s Pub, Ellen McAnelly – a native of Galway, Ireland.

• When: March 16, 11AM
• Where: Downtown Huntsville
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10. OLLI Art Festival – March 29

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UAH is hosting a free, daylong event that begins with an Artists Forum in Chan Auditorium (Business Administration Building) on the UAH Campus, where a panel of three accomplished artists, Katrina Weber, Jahni Moore, and Jennifer Stottle Taylor will present examples of their art, share their journeys as artists and the path of their careers.

• When: March 29, 10:30AM-3PM
• Where: Chan Auditorium, UAH, 4816 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

11. Rocket City Comedy Festival – March 30

Some of the hottest comedians will be on stage together at the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy and Tony Roberts — for as legendary night of comedy.

• When: March 30, 8PM
• Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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