26 things to do in Huntsville: 2023 A-Z Bucket List

2023 is already halfway over, and we want to make the most of the rest of the year.

If you’re still looking for things to do in Huntsville, or are looking for a challenge, here are 26 ideas of how to explore and enjoy the Rocket City.

A-E

• Axe throwing at Civil Axe Throwing in Campus No. 805
• Burrit on the Mountain “Cocktails at the View” event every Wednesday from 5-8PM
• Craft Coffee, Cocktail, + Beer Trail in downtown Huntsville
• Dog Days Market Event at Hound & Harvest on July 28, August 11 + August 25
• Explore the various entertainment campuses like Campus No. 805, Lowe Mill, Stovehouse + more

F-J

Find inspiration at a local art gallery or stock up on goodies from a local market. (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

• Friday Night Art Walk in downtown Huntsville
• Green Street Market every Thursday from 4PM-sundown until September + other local farmers markets
• High Tea at Lanier House in Madison
• Immerse yourself in the artwork on display the Huntsville Museum of Art, including a new Picasso exhibit here until October 15
• (Art) Journaling Studio Hour at Lowe Mill—try your hand at art journaling with Studio 127

K-O

• Keep up with local events with our events calendar
• Light Up the Night Huntsville at Big Spring Park on August 4
• Monte Sano State Park visit for the gorgeous views
• Nature-focused events at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens
• Orion Amphitheater show

P-T

Have a picnic at Big Spring Park or check out the Sluice Fest coming to Gold Sprint and the Orion. (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

• Picnic in a scenic outdoor spot
• Quiz yourself with trivia at spots like Pourhouse at Stovehouse with trivia on Tuesdays from 6-8PM
• Record store visits at Maxwell’s Music in Clinton Row or Vertical House Records at Lowe Mill
• Sluice Fest at Gold Sprint + the Orion Amphitheater from August 11-13
• Trash Panda Baseball Game in Toyota Stadium

U-Z

From the Space and Rocket Center to breweries, Huntsville has it all. (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

• U.S Space and Rocket Center—you may pass the rocket every day, but have you stopped by to explore the museum?
• Valley Music and Arts Fest at MidCity on August 5
• WWE Supershow at the Von Braun Center on August 27
• X-Golf Indoor Golf Simulator
• Yoga at MidCity or Lowe Mill
• Zymurgy experience with a craft beer from one of Huntsville’s fabulous local breweries

What’s left on your Huntsville bucket list? Let us know on social media, and tag us at @hvilleblast and #hvilleblast.