Book Store Crawl, Food Truck Rally + more amazing weekend events here in Huntsville (July 17-19)

It’s weekend time! And that means you’re gong to want to know what’s happening in and around Huntsville over the next few days. We have some fun + unique stuff happening around town—music, art, markets, soccer + even a book store crawl—so try to get out and about this weekend.

Also, don’t forget that this weekend is Alabama Tax-free Weekend! Make sure to take advantage of it for all of your back-to-school shopping!

Live music

Sip + Sounds featuring Sylvia Dean @ Jefferson Alley

• What: Wind down from your week under the umbrellas at Jefferson Alley in downtown Huntsville. This week’s performer is Sylvia Dean, playing tunes to get your weekend started!
• When: Friday, 6-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Skyview @ U.S. Space & Rocket Center

• What: Jam out to cinematic space-rock band @skyview in a new immersive 8K fulldome show featuring original music, space visuals + the journey of spaceflight!
• When: Friday, 9-10:30PM + Saturday, 8:30-10PM
• Cost: $30/member | $35/regular
• Details

Parker Gispert @ Tip Top Cafe

• What: Fans of The Whigs need to come out to the Tip Top to see their frontman, Parker Gispert play his solo set!
• When: Friday, 9PM
• Cost: $7
• Details

The Flashbacks @ The Princess Theatre

• What: Come hear the best Motown, disco, pop, rock and Top 40 dance hits at the iconic Princess Theatre in Decatur.
• When: Saturday, 6PM
• Cost: $35
• Details

The Silver Silos @ Stovehouse

• What: This local band is not only incredibly talented, but also a joy to see and hear live and in person. And you can do so for free at Stovehouse Saturday night.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

84: Tribute to Van Halen @ Furniture Factory

• What: Hear all of your favorite Van Halen tunes from this incredible tribute band, live at Furniture Factory downtown.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $20
• Details

Sports + fitness

Guided hike @ Green Mountain Nature Preserve South

• What: A Land Trust guide will take hikers to Alum Falls and the rock shelter nearby, two scenic spots on the preserve.
• When: Saturday, 9AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Huntsville City FC @ Wicks Family Field

• What: Your very own Huntsville City FC will play two home games in July, so don’t miss your chance to cheer them on at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium.
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: $14+
• Details

Shows + expos

Coming Home @ Huntsville Museum of Art

• What: 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: Friday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

‘The Prince of Egypt’ @ Main Stage Theater – Lee High School

• What: See the popular Dreamworks film “The Prince of Egypt” come to life in this musical adaptation brought to you by Independent Musical Productions.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM | Saturday, 2PM, 7:30PM | Sunday, 2PM
• Cost: $39+
• Details

Lavell Crawford @ Levity Live

• What: Laugh and unwind at Levity Live this weekend with Comedy Central veteran Lavell Crawford.
• When: Friday, 7PM, 9:15PM; Saturday, 6:30PM, 8:45PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

Parties + festivals

Golden Hour @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

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

Food Truck Rally @ Big Spring Park

• What: Food Truck Rallies are back! Come out to Big Spring Park Friday evening and grab some local food truck grub, listen to some tunes and enjoy the park!
• When: Friday, July 17, 5-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Cocktails & Cosmos @ U.S. Space & Rocket Center

• What: Visit the best planetarium in the country to sip space-themed cocktails + discover images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built.
• When: Friday, doors at 6:15PM + show begins at 7PM
• Cost: $12/member | $19/adult | $14/child
• Details

Back to School Bash @ Bridge Street

• What: Enjoy family-friendly fun, fireworks and more as Bridge Street Town Centre hosts its annual Back to School Bash!
• When: Friday, 6-8:30PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Rocket City Book Crawl @ Various local bookstores

• What: Love books? Love to shop locally? Then participate in this event supporting local book stores: Blushing Books, Snail on the Wall, Blue Apple, All In Books, Booklegger + The Bookwyrm. Visit each of these and complete the crawl for a chance to win some incredible prizes!
• When: Saturday, 10AM-7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Rocket City Culture Fest @ Butler Green

• What: Head out to Butler Green at Campus 805 for a vibrant celebration bringing cultures together through music, art, food + community.
• When: Saturday, 3-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Markets

The Providence Market @ Village of Providence

• What: The Providence Market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits + vegetables, fresh baked sweets + breads and unique, handmade artisan pieces. 
• When: Saturdays, 9AM-2PM
• 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: Saturday, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Midsummer Market @ Stovehouse

• What: Attention nerdy shoppers: Come out to Stovehouse Sunday and browse 60+ of your favorite nerdy, geeky, anime, fantasy, sci-fi, gaming + pop culture-themed vendors!
• When: Sunday, 11AM-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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