15 top weekend events in Huntsville, including Easter + Earth Month celebrations

From Easter and Earth Month celebrations to plant sales and wings festivals, this weekend in Huntsville will be a blast. Check out these 15 events.

Shows, markets + expos

1. Huntsville Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale

• What: The annual HBG Spring Plant Sale is perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners, featuring annuals, perennials, native plants, trees, fruits, vegetables, herbs, shrubs and exclusive cultivars from HBG’s collections.
• When: 
  • Members only preview sale: April 10, 8AM-6:30PM
  • Open to the public:
    • April 11, 8AM-6:30PM
    • April 12, 8AM-4PM
    • April 13, 11AM-4PM
• Details

2. Space City Tattoo Expo

• What: Get ready for the ultimate tattoo-centric weekend, bringing live music, expert seminars, food, spirits, vendors, tattoo competitions and more.
• When:
  • Friday: 12PM-12AM
  • Saturday: 12PM-12AM
  • Sunday: 12-10PM
• Cost: One-day pass: $30 | Weekend pass: $60
• Details

Music + comedy events

3. Kevin Hart: Acting my Age

• What: Don’t miss one of the top national comedians in Huntsville this weekend at The Orion Amphitheater.
• When: April 11, 8PM
• Cost: $70+
• Details

4. Stars + Guitars

• What: George Birge, Bryce Leatherwood, Drew Baldridge and Chayce Beckham will take the stage at Mars Music Hall, all for a good cause to support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
• When: April 14, 7PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

5. Josh Counts Quintet @ The Note Jazz Lounge

• What: Step back in time and enjoy an unforgettable night of smooth jazz in The Note’s cozy atmosphere.
• When: April 12, 7PM
• Cost: $15+
• Details

Easter events

6. Eggstravaganza

• What: This is the ultimate kid’s Easter event, perfect for ages 12 and under. Hosted by Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Eggstravaganza will take place at John Hunt Park and feature an egg hunt, the Easter Bunny, inflatables, food trucks with kids’ menus and more.
• When: April 12, 10AM-12PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

7. 9th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt

• What: Your kid won’t want to miss this colossal Easter Egg hunt, boasting 5,000 hidden eggs! Plus, they’ll have the chance to play games and win prizes.
• When: April 12, 11AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Earth Month events

8. Spring Plant + Cleanup Supply Giveaway

• What: Huntsville’s Green Team is excited to help you get started on your spring garden. Head over to the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park to pick up free tomato and cucumber plants.
• When: April 11, 10AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

9. Earth Day Festivities—Hays Nature Preserve

• What: This is the ultimate family-friendly Earth Month celebration, including Rise Raptor demonstrations, interactive displays, vegetable plant giveaways, face painting, a bat show, hot dogs and more.
• When: April 12, 10AM-12PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Just for Fun

10. Battle of the Buffalo

• What: Huntsville’s wing festival for a good cause is back! Enjoy the tastiest wings in town, live music and local vendors, all while helping fund local cancer research.
• When: April 12, 12-5PM
• Cost: $25
• Details

11. Disney on Ice Presents Elsa & Encanto

• What: Two of the most beloved Disney shows in that same place? You don’t want to miss this.
• When: 
  • April 10, 7PM
  • April 11, 7PM
  • April 12, 11AM, 3PM + 7PM
  • April 13, 1PM + 5PM
• Cost: $15+
• Details

12. Pup Palooza

• What: All the coolest dogs in town will be at Pup Palooza this weekend enjoying pet costume contest, live music, food trucks, vendors and more. Plus, it’s all for a good cause and supports the Greater Huntsville Humane Society.
• When: April 13, 1-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Sports + fitness

14. Trash Pandas vs. Knoxville Smokies

• What: If you haven’t been to a Trash Pandas game yet, you’re missing out. Head over to Toyota Field this weekend to watch them take on the Knoxville Smokies.
• When: April 10-12, 7:30PM | April 13, 3:30PM
• Cost: $10+
• Details

15. ASUN Women’s Golf Championship

• What: The Atlantic Sun Conference Women’s Golf Championship will take place at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Owens Cross Roads this year—don’t miss it.
• When: April 14-16
• Cost: Free
• Details

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