Check out these exciting events this weekend in the Rocket City

The weekend is approaching and it looks like all the rain we are experiencing will subside, so there’s no excuse not to get out and about in the Rocket City and get in to some fun.

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Here are few suggestions for cool stuff to do this weekend:

1. Huntsville Comic + Pop Culture Expo

This is a family-friendly 3-day even that includes cosplay contests, gaming rooms, discussion panels, a charity auction, special celebrity guests, 100+ vendors and much more!

• When: April 12 3PM-8PM, April 13 10AM-6PM, April 14 11AM-5PM
• Where: Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

2. HBG Spring Plant Sale

Spring is in full swing in April, and the Huntsville Botanical Garden is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale to get your garden going this year!

• When: April 11-14
• Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

3. Rocket City Trash Pandas

The Rocket City Trash Pandas have begun the 2024 season! The first homestand of the season against Birmingham continues into the weekend.

• When: April 11-14
• Where: Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Wy, Madison, AL 35758
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4. The Legends

This hip-hop extravaganza features Scarface, Z-Ro, Lil’Flip, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug and more rap legends.

• When: April 12, 6PM
• Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
• More info

5. Spring Plant + Cleanup Supply Giveaway

Drive through at the Jaycee Building on Airport Road SW on Friday to get your free cucumber and tomato plants. Garbage bags to use for cleanups will also be available.

• When: April 12, 10AM-2PM
• Where: Jaycee Building, Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

6. Battle of the Buffalo

Battle of the Buffalo was inspired by the life of Paul “Fish” Salmon who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2006 and received treatment from Clearview Cancer Institute. When he passed away in 2007, Paul was a brother of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and a senior at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

• When: April 13, 12-6PM
• Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

7. Monster Jam

Get ready for some serious monster truck action at Propst Arena this weekend. It’s going to loud and exciting and tons of fun!

• When: April 12 7PM, April 13 1PM & 7PM, April 14 1PM
• Where: Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

8. Madison City Farmers Market

It’s farmers market time! And the Madison City Farmers Market — one of the best in town — opens this weekend.

• When: April 13, 8AM
• Where: 1088 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
• More info

9. Spring Farm Day

Come to Burritt on the Mountain and enjoy sheep-shearing and blacksmithing demonstrations, observe wool being spun into yarn, milk othe faux cow and play with old-fashioned toys in a beautiful setting.

• When: April 13, 10AM-4PM
• Where: Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
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10. Matt Prater at Stovehouse

The super-talented Matt Prater returns to Stovehouse for a free show Saturday night.

• When: April 13, 6:30PM
• Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

11. Huntsville Symphony Orchestra presents Manhler + Rachmaninov

Performed by Gilles Vonsattel, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 1 was penned when the pianist-composer was only a teenager, long before the more often played Second and Third concertos, and is based loosely on the great concerto by Grieg.

• When: April 13, 7:30PM
• Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

12. Merrimack Market

This vibrant gathering is a treasure trove of handmade items, fresh vegetables, unique jewelry pieces, delicious food, and so much more.

• When: April 13, 9AM-3PM
• Where: 3405 Triana Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

13. Pup Palooza

This free event celebrates our favorite furry friends while raising money for pups in Huntsville that need our help. The event includes food, live music, games, family events and more.

• When: April 14, 1PM-5PM
• Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
• More info

14. Huntsville City FC

The Huntsville City FC is home at Joe Davis Stadium this weekend as their second season begins. Come out and cheer them on Sunday night!

• When: April 13, 7PM
• Where: Joe Davis Stadium, 3125 Don Mincher Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

15. Market at MidCity

• When: April 14, 12PM-4PM
• Where: MidCity District, 5909 University Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
• More info

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