Kite Festival headlines big weekend of events in Huntsville

The first weekend of March is upon us, and with a tinge of spring in the air over the next few days, we have plenty of events in Huntsville happening all weekend.

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Here are a few events in Huntsville and the surrounding area over the next few days:

Spring Home + Garden Show

Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to get your home ready for the season. Check out hundreds of vendors and exhibits at the Spring Home & Garden Show, one of the premier events in Huntsville this month.

When: March 1, 1PM-5PM; March 2, 10AM-6PM; March 3, 12PM-5PM
Where: VBC South Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Huntsville Comic Convention

This incredible Comic-con features special guests Sherrilyn Kenyon — author of The League series — and Tracy Yardley, the Sonic comic book artist. Other guests include “Family Guy” artist Roberto Yun Rodriguez, “Bojack Horseman” animator Zachary Ryan and more.

When: March 1-2, 11AM- 7PM
Where: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Riley Green

Country star Riley Green brings his “This Ain’t My First Rodeo” tour to the Rocket City Friday night.

When: March 1, 7:30PM
Where: Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Fire on the Mountain 2024

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Burritt on the Mountain’s historic cooks will transport you to the 1800’s with all of your senses as you hear, smell, and maybe even taste their work. This is such a cool experience in a beautiful setting.

When: March 2, 10AM-3PM
Where: Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Community Kite Festival

Sponsored by the AshaKiran Foundation, the Community Kite Festival is an annual event that fosters inclusiveness, diversity, equity, and harmony across all ethnic and social backgrounds by bringing people together through kite flying and family-friendly activities.

When: March 2, 11AM-3PM
Where: John Hunt Park
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Alabama A&M vs Alabama State

Cheer on the Bulldogs basketball team as they host rival Alabama State Saturday afternoon. The women’s team tips off at 2PM, followed by the men’s team at 4PM.

When: March 2, 2PM & 4PM
Where: AAMU Events Center, 4900 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35810
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Grateful Dead Night with the Huntsville Havoc

The Huntsville Havoc faces off against the Macon Mayhem Saturday night, and the theme is Grateful Dead night. Special jerseys, live music before the game, and a big “thank you for a real good time” at Propst Arena.

When: March 2, 7PM
Where: Propst Arena, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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HudsonAlpha Hack-A-Thon

The HudsonAlpha Tech Challenge, also known as the “HATCH” hack-a-thon, is a unique event designed to engage the developer community in addressing challenges within the life sciences through business strategy, software development and technology.

When: March 2, 1PM- 1:45PM; March 3, 6:15PM – 7PM
Where: Propst Center, 800 Hudson Way, Huntsville, AL 35806
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Morgan Sloan

Huntsville musician Morgan Sloan will play a free show at Stovehouse Saturday night. Morgan is one of the premier movers and shakers in the Huntsville music scene.

When: March 2, 6PM
Where: Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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The Flip Trade Show

Those of you with baseball cards, sports memorabilia and the like will love this exhibit at the Von Braun Center Saturday. Alabama football stars MArquis Maze and Terrance Cody will be on hand to sign autographs!

When: March 2, 10AM-5PM
Where: Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Guided hike at Bradford Creek Greenway

Get outdoors this weekend, folks! Join the Land Trust of North Alabama on a guided hike at Bradford Creek Greenway. You’ll start at the trailhead by Heritage Elementary School and head south for just about a mile. A great Sunday stroll, so to speak.

When: March 3, 2PM
Where: Bradford Creek Greenway, 11775 County Line Rd, Madison, AL 35758
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Huntsville Flea

This is one of the most anticipated events in Huntsville this month! You’ll find everything from vintage clothing, trinkets, crafts, artwork, records, memorabilia and more.