Here are 15 ways to have an amazing weekend here in the Rocket City
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The last weekend of July is approaching, and while the hot weather still prevails here in the Rocket City, we have some cool events happening this weekend to tell you about.
Check out these options:
1. Downtown Food Truck Rally
The monthly event at Big Spring Park features live music, vendors and of course, delicious food truck fare.
- When: July 26, 5PM-9PM
- Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
2. R+B Vibes at The Camp
Come check out multiple musicians, DJs, poets and more, plus drink specials, food specials, and vendors.
- When: July 26, 7PM
- Where: The Camp at MidCity, 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- More info
3. Fridays after Five
The fourth and final Athens Main Street Fridays After Five Music Series features All the Hits Night with the Limestoners.
- When: July 26, 5PM
- Where: Downtown Athens, 900 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
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4. Luna Koi + JAC
Don’t miss the haunting sounds of LUNA KOI, with special guests from Chattanooga — The Band JAC — at the Blind Tiger in Huntsville.
- When: July 26, 7PM
- Where: The Blind Tiger, 113 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
5. Light up the Night
Enjoy music, lights, dancing and more glow party fun at this free, family-friendly event. Light-up party favors for kids will be available while supplies last.
- When: July 26, 6PM – 9PM
- Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
6. Trash Pandas vs. Lookouts
The Trash Pandas are home through Sunday, taking on the Chattanooga Lookouts. Friday night features a jersey auction, while Saturday features fireworks and Sunday is Bluey Day.
- When: July 26-27, 6:30PM; July 28, 4PM
- Where:
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7. Milltowne
Get grooving at Stovehouse Friday night with this Grateful Dead tribute band playing a free show.
- When: July 26, 6:30PM
- Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- More info
8. Alabama Smoke Show
This awesome music events features Jonah Evans and The Tennessee Walkers/The Alabama Heathens; and openers Brandon Elder Music, Caleb Mills, Cade Pierce, Kam Jones and Dawson Slade Music.
- When: July 26, 8PM
- Where: Mars Music Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
9. Back to School Bash
Dunk your principal, cool off on an inflatable water slide, enjoy the petting zoo, win prizes, receive a free sports physical by HEALS and groove to the sounds of DJ Lashay B.
- When: July 27, 10AM
- Where: Jaycee Community Building, 2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
10. Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill
Check out local vendors, artists, makers and more at the Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill.
- When: July 27, 11AM-4PM
- Where: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- More info
11. Summer Skate Jam
This is the last skate event of the skate series — a 2000s Beach Bash – with beach balls, bubbles, yard games, and R&B Vibes Live and DJ Lashay B playing your favorite hits from the 2000s.
- When: July 27, 7PM
- Where: Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
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12. Shakespeare in the Garden
Join Huntsville Shakespeare at Huntsville Botanical Garden’s outdoor Amphitheater, with a production of “The Winter’s Tale.”
- When: July 27, 7:30PM
- Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- More info
13. Young Bans
Check out St. Louis-based rapper Young Bans taking the stage Saturday night at Mars Music Hall.
- When: July 27, 7:30PM
- Where: Mars Music Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
14. Huntsville City FC vs. Atlanta UTD 2
Cheer on your Huntsville City FC as they host the Atlanta United 2 at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium.
- When: July 27, 7PM
- Where: Joe Davis Stadium, 3125 Don Mincher Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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15. Asia
If you are a fan of 80s progressive rock, then you can’t miss Asia’s “Heat of the Moment Tour” heading to the Mars Music Hall.
- When: July 28, 7PM
- Where: Mars Music Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- More info
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