Rocket City Fair, Oktoberfest + more exciting stuff to do in Huntsville this weekend [Sept. 25-27]

The first weekend of fall is creeping up on us, and we are actually looking at some cooler weather over the next few days to go along with the change of seasons!

That means this weekend is a great time to get out and about in the Rocket City, since we have a plethora of cool events to tell you about.

Live music

City Lights + Stars @ Burritt on the Mountain

• What: Enjoy being entertained under the Alabama stars with the breathtaking view of the city while enjoying live music by Glenn Miller-style big band and jazz orchestra Huntsville in the Mood.
• When: Friday, 6PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

Concerts on the Dock @ Lowe Mill

• What: Catch the last edition of this summer’s Concerts on the Dock, featuring Tomas Gorrio performing live on the dock at Lowe Mill. Bring a blanket + your friends + family and enjoy the vibes.
• When: Friday, 6-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

45 Surprise @ Stovehouse

• What: It’s always a treat to catch 45 Surprise, but Friday’s show at Stovehouse is extra special because it’s completely free!
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Koe Wetzel @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: This unique singer-songwriter has earned a dedicated audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop and 90s grunge.
• When: Friday, September 25, 6:45PM
• Cost: $60+
• Details

Huntsville Concert Band presents ‘Some Like it Hot’ @ Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center

• What: At the newly opened Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center, the Huntsville Concert Band will take the stage during the Showcase of the Arts to deliver a lineup of music described as ranging from “sultry to spicy.”
• When: Saturday, 3PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Jeweler/Penny Loafer/Golden Flakes @ Tip Top Cafe

• What: Hear three awesome indie-rock bands at the Tip Top in a fabulous night of live music.
• When: Saturday, 8PM
• Cost: $10
• Details

Jazz in the Park @ Big Spring Park

• What: This is the final Jazz in the Park concert of the year, featuring Carol Albert, Jeff Ryan + Kim Scott. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy an evening of world‑class music, local food trucks and community connection!
• When: Sunday, 5-9PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Shows + expos

Bryan Callen @ Levity Live

• What: Catch the hilarious show by actor, comedian and podcaster Bryan Callen (+ one of the original cast members of “MadTV”) at Levity Live.
• When: Friday, 7PM + 9:15PM; Saturday, 6:30PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ @ Von Braun Center Playhouse

• What: Theatre Huntsville presents this Halloween-themed show featuring a small cast playing a host of characters in a 90-minute romp that will have you “screaming with laughter.”
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 2PM + 7:30PM; Sunday, 2PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

‘Waitress’ @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

• What: Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles.
• When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 1PM + 7:30PM; Sunday, 1PM + 6:30PM
• Cost: $57+
• Details

Dolly Day @ The Princess Theatre

• What: Celebrate the iconic performer with three Dolly Parton films in one special day: “Coat of Many Colors,” “Steel Magnolias” + “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”
• When: Saturday, starting at 10AM
• Cost: $15
• Details

Festivals + parties

Rocket City Fair @ John Hunt Park

• What: Rocket City Fair is back! Enjoy rides, games, festival food, a petting zoo, live entertainment, pumpkin painting and mich more at John Hunt park all weekend.
• When: Thursday, 4-10PM; Friday, 4-11PM; Saturday, 12-11PM; Sunday, 12-10PM
• Cost: $12+
• Details

29th Annual Oktoberfest @ Redstone Arsenal

• What: Feast on schnitzel, brats, and warm pretzels; sip on authentic German Paulaner beer; hear live music from two-time Grammy nominee Ted Lange playing with the Alpen Power Band; and enjoy r ides and games for all ages!
• When: Friday, 5-11PM; Saturday, 12-11PM; Sunday, 12-6PM
• Cost: $25 for an all-day pass (includes rides + games); $15 for general admission (does not include rides or games)
• Details

Golden Hour @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

• What: Roam the grounds, take in the atmosphere and listen to some live music as the sun sets at Huntsville Botanical Garden. This is the final Golden Hour event of the year!
• When: Friday, 5-8PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Cocktails + Cosmos @ U.S. Space & Rocket Center

• What: Visit the INTUITIVE® planetarium to sip space-themed cocktails with the focus/theme this week being “Sounds of Space.”
• When: Friday, 7PM
• Cost: $12/member | $19/adult | $14/child
• Details

International Festival of North Alabama @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: This free, family-friendly festival brings together diverse cultures and traditions from across North Alabama through international displays, live performances, food, activities, vendors and more.
• When: Saturday, September 26, 12-5PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Casino Night @ Stone Event Center at Campus No. 805

• What: Spend the evening (in 1920s attire, please) playing blackjack, roulette, craps, slot machines + more while raising funds to serve veterans and military families, provide basic-needs assistance to local community members + expand access to mental health resources for those facing hardship.
• When: Saturday, 6-10PM
• Cost: $50+
• Details

Southern Charm Experience @ The Omega Center

• What: Attention dancers: Whether you love line dancing, stepping or simply enjoying great music and Southern hospitality, this is the event for you!
• When: Saturday, 7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Sports + fitness

Guided Hike @ Green Mountain Nature Preserve

• What: Join the Land Trust of North Alabama on this hike along Green Mountain’s Alum Hollow Trail, including Alum Falls and the rock shelter nearby.
• When: Saturday, 10AM
• Cost: Free
• Details

‘All You Can Eat’ Century Road Race @ Bob Harrison Center

• What: This cycling event is open to road bikes, ebikes, tandems, recumbent bikes, trikes, mountain bikes + trail bikes, with four routes ranging between 39 and 100 miles.
• When: Saturday,
• Cost: $60
• Details

UNA Football @ Bank Independent Stadium

• What:The University of North Alabama plays Western Illinois in the new Bank Independent Stadium right on the UNA campus.
• When: Saturday, 6PM
• Cost: $20+
• Details

Markets

Fall Plant Sale @ Huntsville Botanical Garden

• What: The Fall Plant Sale at Huntsville Botanical Garden is your destination for high-quality plants hand-selected for North Alabama gardens. 
• When: Saturday, September 26, 8AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Holmes Street Holiday Market @ Holmes Street United Methodist

• What: Browse handcrafted + artisan goods from local vendors, a bake sale + more at this unique holiday market.
• When: Saturday, 9AM-3PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Market @ MidCity

• What: The Market at MidCity is back for its eighth year, featuring local vendors, food trucks and live music every Sunday.
• When: Sunday, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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