How to celebrate the end of summer with these 5 events

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As the sun must set, so the summer must end. (Photo: Emily Phillips / Hville Blast)

Whether you love it or hate it, it’s the end of summer. School starts back up next month, and there’s no reason to be bored. Here’s your guide on how to celebrate the closing of summer the Huntsville way.

End of summer event guide

Huntsville has no shortage of upcoming events, and if you are disappointed that you’ve had a boring summer, never fear. The end is just as exciting as the beginning.

Concert in the park

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Feed the ducks and fish at Big Spring Park. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

Summers are for Big Spring Park’s Concerts in the park series, a free outdoor concert where pets are welcome and food trucks are everywhere.

Where: 201 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801

When: Mondays, July 15 – August 5 from 6PM – 8PM

Trivia at Stovehouse

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If you’re ever bored, check out Stovehouse’s list of weekly events.(Hville Blast)

Every Tuesday during the summer, Stovehouse hosts trivia by Trivia Masters on various different topics, with rewards for the top three winners. Think you got what it takes?

Where: 3414 Governors Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805

When: Tuesday’s 6PM – 8PM

Hiking at Land Trust

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The Blevin’s Gap overlook offers one of the best scenic views in North Alabama (Hville Blast)

Blevin’s Gap land trust has arguably the prettiest scenery in Huntsville and the perfect place to take pictures during golden hour. Trek to the top of the mountain if you’re in the mood to hike.

Where: Blevin’s Gap Trailhead, 3470 Cecil Ashburn Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802

When: Automatic gates open from sunset to sunrise

Epic Comedy Hour weekend

Epic Comedy Hour is celebrating their 13th anniversary at the end of July with four different shows. End summer with various comedy acts before the Monday blues hit.

Where:

July 25: The Camp at Midcity

July 26: LM Studio Theatre

July 27: Straight to Ale

When: Friday, July 25-27 from 7PM – 10PM

Artist Market at Lowe Mill

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Lowe Mill’s great outdoor, artist market. (Hville Blast)

Another event at Lowe Mill, the Artist Market has dozens of tents set up with talented artists and creators selling their wares. Luckily, the outdoor markets don’t stop at the end of summer. They go on till October.

Pro tip: get a head start on Christmas shopping. It’s the perfect place for gifts of all kinds for all ages.

Where: 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805

When: Saturdays from 11AM – 4PM

If you’re going back to school, good luck. If your kids are going back to school, bless you and good luck. If your summer schedule is the same as your fall schedule, well, make the most of it.

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Joey Luria
Joey Luria
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