Here are 15 cool + exciting events in the Huntsville area in May

We are about halfway into April, so now is as good a time as any to look ahead to what’s happening in the Huntsville area in May. The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming and — let’s face it — May is just a great time to get out and about in North Alabama.

Arts, Expos + Festivals

1. Les Miserables @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
• When: May 6-11
• Cost: $40+
• Details

2. A Wrinkle in Time @ VBC Playhouse

• What: Walk through the vortex of this fantastical adventure traveling through time and space as Fantasy Playhouse presents the popular kids sci-fi novel by Madeleine L’Engle live on stage.
• When: My 9-11
• Cost: $65+
• Details

3. Golden Hour @ Botanical Garden

• What: A weekly social event where you can live music in the open air, sip refreshing drinks and savor flavorful fare from the Fern & Feast Bistro food trailer. 
• When: Every Friday, 5PM
• Cost: Free for members, $12 for non-members
• Details

4. Alabama Plant Show @ VBC East Hall

• What: More than 100 vendors will be on hand with plants of all kinds, as well as garden tutorials and more.
• When: May 4, 9AM
• Cost: $12
• Details

5. Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Festival @ Point Mallard Park

• What: One of the most popular events in May every year and one of the premier hot air balloon festivals in the country is in Decatur.
• When: May 24-25
• Cost: Free
• Details

Sports, Fitness + Outdoors

6. Rocket City Trash Pandas @ Toyota Field

• What: The Trash Pandas have kicked off their 2025 season, and have two long home stands in May.
• When: May 6-11; May 27-31
• Cost: $12+
• Details

7. Huntsville Yoga Week

• What: Light on Yoga Fitness has partnered with local businesses to provide free classes at all your favorite spots around town.
• When: May 5-11
• Cost: Free
• Details

8. Huntsville City FC @ Joe Davis Stadium

• What: The Huntsville City Football Club plays two home games in May. The May 3 game is STar Wars Night and the May 17 game is Kids Night.
• When: May 3, May 17 7PM
• Cost: $15+
• Details

9. Guided Hike @ Bradford Creek Greenway

• What: Join the Land Trust of North Alabama for a guided hike through the beautiful Bradford Creek Greenway.
• When: May 3, 9AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

10. 2025 Cotton Row Run @ Big Spring Park

• What: For 45 years, the Cotton Row Run has been the premiere Memorial Day running event in the South that honors fallen military members who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This events includes a 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run.
• When: May 26
• Cost: $15+
• Details

Live Music

11. PorchFest @ Five Points District

• What: PorchFest features more than a dozen local bands playing the front porches along the streets of Huntsville’s 5 Points District.
• When: May 3
• Cost: Free
• Details

12. Jim Parker’s Songwriters Series @ VBC Playhouse

• What: This dinner-theater atmosphere has created a highly anticipated monthly event where people listen to great songs from the people who wrote them, and hear the stories behind their songs. 
• When: May 2, 6PM
• Cost: $25
• Details

13. Avett Brothers @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: The Avett Brothers are touring in support of their self-titled album, released earlier this year.
• When: May 10, 7PM
• Cost: $44-$150
• Details

14. Steve Earle @ The Princess Theatre

• What: A night of unforgettable music awaits as this iconic artist takes the stage, bringing decades of storytelling and songcraft to life in an intimate setting.
• When: May 25, 7PM
• Cost: $40+
• Details

15. Cigar Box Guitar Festival

• What: The longest-running festival of its kind, Huntsville’s Cigar Box Guitar Festival spans three days at multiple venues in the Rocket City, including the Orion Amphitheater and Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment.
• When: My 30-June 1
• Cost: Free
• Details

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