4th of July celebrations, baseball + more this weekend in Huntsville

This weekend is a special one here in the Rocket City and throughout the country. We are celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America, folks. We have plenty of cool stuff going on this weekend, and not just 4th of July-themed events.

Live music

Otis Walker Band @ Stovehouse

• What: Start your 4th of July weekend off with some local blues music at this free Otis Walker show.
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Second Hand Smoke @ The Furniture Factory

• What: If you have never seen these guys play, you are missing out. This is a fun, groovin’, danceable show you won’t want to miss.
• When: Friday, 8:30PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

The Snake Doctors @ Tip Top Cafe

• What: Spend your Friday evening at the Tip Top enjoying the uber-talented Snake Doctors.
• When: Friday, 9PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

Blues Jam @ Voodoo Lounge + Bar

• What: This weekly blues jam with Lance, James and Matt is always a fun time in a cool atmosphere.
• When: Sunday, 9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Shows + expos

Night of the Living Dead/Return of the Living Dead @ The Independent Cinema

• What: Two classic horror films back-to-back on a Friday night? Heck, yeah! See “Night of the Living Dead,” then “Return of the Living Dead” at Lowe Mill’s Independent Cinema!
• When: Friday, 5:30PM + 7:30PM
• Cost: $10 for each film
• Details

Coming Home @ Huntsville Museum of Art

• What: This is a compelling exhibition that explores the layered and evolving meanings of home, through the work of three contemporary artists with strong ties to Huntsville: LeXander Bryant, John “Jahni” Moore and Toyin Ojih Odutola.
• When: Begins July 4, continues through 2026
• Cost: $10
• Details

LaTrez Anderson @ Levity Live

• What: One of the funniest influencers on social media right now, this content creator, comedian and actor is known for sharing hilarious skits and sketches online.
• When: Sunday, 6PM
• Cost: $40
• Details

Festivals + parties

Golden Hour @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

• What: Roam the garden and listen to some live music as the sun sets at Huntsville Botanical Garden. 
• When: Fridays, 5-8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Let Freedom Ring @ Dublin Park

• What: Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, inflatables and a fireworks show at 9PM to end the night.
• When: Friday, 5-10PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Spirit of America Festival @ Point Mallard

• What: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with, food, family fun, free live music and fireworks along Decatur’s Tennessee River waterfront.
• When: Saturday, 8AM-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Detail

Red, White & Boom @ Athens Sportsplex

• What: Enjoy live music, local food trucks, vendors, a Battle of the Bands and storytelling, all building up to a spectacular fireworks show. (check here for more America 250 events in Athens).
• When: Saturday, 4-10PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Huntsville Celebrates America’s 250th @ Big Spring Park

• What: The festivities will begin with a parade, vibrant storefront displays, live performers and more. Big Spring Park will come alive with live music, local entertainers, family-friendly contests, reenactments, vendor tents and food trucks, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks show to cap off the evening.
• When: Saturday, 4-10PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Fireworks Show @ MidCity District

• What: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with tons of family-friendly activities, including a massive fireworks celebration Saturday night!
• When: Saturday, 9:30PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Sports + games

Rocket City Trash Pandas @ Toyota Field

• What: The Trash Pandas play five home games this week, with some pretty cool fireworks displays following Friday and Saturday games.
• When: Friday-Saturday, 6:35PM; Sunday 4:05PM
• Cost: $12+
• Details

$5 Fridays @ Starlight Pinball Arcade

• What: Head to Lowe Mill and step into a living time capsule of arcade history, where every light, bell and flipper has been carefully brought back to life. It’s in Studio 1022, and for 5 bucks, you can play for hours.
• When: Friday, 11AM-7PM
• Cost: $5
• Details

Guided hike @ Chapman Mountain

• What: Come out to the Chapman Mountain Nature preserve for a guided 3-mile hike through the “high trails” of the preserve.
• When: Sunday, 3-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Markets

Madison City Farmers Market @ Trinity Baptist Church

• What: Madison City Farmers Market is the area’s original local, producer-only farmers market, founded in 2007. Everything sold at the market is grown or crafted by local farmers and craftspeople.
• When: Saturday, 8AM-12PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

• What: The Outdoor Market is back at Lowe Mill for another season. Browse local artists, makers and vendors and find some pretty cool stuff at this all-day market.
• When: Saturdays, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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