Panoply, beach volleyball highlight list of amazing weekend events

This beautiful spring weather mean we need to get out and have some fun this weekend in the Huntsville area. And luckily for us, there’s plenty to do over the next few days in and around town.

Whatever you’re into, chances are, there’s something you’re going to enjoy among these awesome weekend events:

1. Panoply Arts Festival

One of the most popular arts festivals in the South is back for another year. Head down to Big Spring Park and enjoy all of the art, music, food and more at Panoply.

• When: April 26-28
• Where: Big Spring Park
• More info

2. Sun Belt Conference Beach Volleyball Championships

Check out some incredible collegiate beach volleyball here in Huntsville, as the Sun Belt Conference Championships take place Thursday through Saturday at John Hunt Park.

• When: April 25-27
• Where: John Hunt Park, 2305 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

3. ‘Shaping American Art’ exhibit

This is an exhibit that opens this weekend and runs through the rest of the year, and captures the vibrant tapestry of American creativity.

• When: April 27-Feb. 5
• Where: Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

4. Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Tennessee Smokies

Another one of our fantastic weekend events is a homestand for the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field. The Trash Pandas take on the Tennessee Smokies all weekend.

• When: April 25-28
• Where: Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Wy, Madison, AL 35758
• More info

5. 17th Annual Athens Car, Truck + Bike Show

Head down the Square in Athens and check out some amazing classic and vintage vehicles Saturday.

• When: April 27, 9AM-1PM
• Where: Athens Courthouse Square, 900 S St E, Athens, AL 35611
• More info

6. Taylor Swift Laser Show at U.S. Space + Rocket Center

If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing. Check out this laser show set to the incredible music of Taylor Swift.

• When: April 25-28
• Where: Intuitive Planetarium, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

7. UAH Baseball vs. Union

If you are a sports fan, there are some great weekend events here in Huntsville, and the UAH Chargers baseball team is among those awesome events. UAH has a game Friday and a doubleheader Saturday. And admission is free.

• When: April 26, 3PM, April 27, 12PM, 3PM
• Where: Charger Park, 900 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

8. Old Crow Medicine Show

Check out the legendary Old Crow Medicine Show at Albertville’s Sand Mountain Amphitheater (a truly fantastic venue, by the way).

• When: April 26, 7:30PM
• Where: Sand Mountain Amphitheater, 700 S.M.P.A. Blvd, Albertville, AL 35950
• More info

9. Providence Farmers Market

Get your fresh produce, handmade wares and more at the Providence market Saturday.

• When: April 27, 9AM-2PM
• Where: Village of Providence, 7 Town Center Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
• More info

10. Exploring Alabama: Science on the Spot

Join the Cook Museum of Natural Science to explore Alabama’s awesome biodiversity.

• When: April 27, 12:30PM
• Where: Cook Museum of Natural Science, 133 4th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
• More info

11. Mullins Bend Community Yard Sale

Who doesn’t love a yard sale? Well, this one is an entire neighborhood getting together and hosting a huge community yard sale Saturday in Meridianville.

• When: April 27, 7AM-1PM
• Where: Mullins Bend neighborhood, 106 Davis Downs Road, Meridianville, AL 35759
• More info

12. Stolen Faces

Deadheads unite at the Furniture Factory! The Stolen Faces are a Grateful Dead tribute band that will have you thanking them for a real good time!

• When: April 27, 9PM
• Where: The Furniture Factory, 619 Meridian St N STE 200, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

13. Epic Comedy Hour

Lowe Mill always has some unique weekend events, and this weekend features an awesome hour of comedy at the Studio Theatre, featuring Matthew Tate, Amndrew Michael, Ashlynn Lutz and Jonathan Silver.

• When: April 25, 8PM
• Where: Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment Studio Theatre, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
• More info

14. Weekend Wanderings at Monte Sano

Join Land Trust of North Alabama’s Tim Gels who leads some of the best guided hikes around. This one heads down Alms House Trail, spending some time looking for fossils at the power line cut before making our way down to Fagan Creek.

• When: April 28, 2PM
• Where: Monte Sano Nature Preserve, Bankhead Trailhead 2442 Bankhead Pkwy NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
• More info

15. The Market at MidCity

Cap off your weekend events with a little tip to one of the best artisan markets in town. Find some food, crafts, artwork and more at the Market at MidCity Sunday.

• When: April 28, 12PM-4PM
• Where: MidCity District, 5909 University Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
• More info

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