Swan Lake, Crawfish Fest + 13 more amazing events this weekend

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Check out what’s going on this weekend in the Huntsville area. (Hville Blast)

Get ready for the weekend, folks! There’s plenty going on this weekend in and around Huntsville — from markets to music — and we think there’s something for everyone over the next few days.

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Here are some of the events happening this weekend:

1. Swan Lake

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Swan Lake is happening this weekend at the VBC. (Huntsville Ballet)

Don’t miss Huntsville Ballet’s April production of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake.” The production will feature an original narrated script, projection and set design by UAH, and the debut of the newly formed Huntsville Ballet Orchestra.

2. Disco Night at the Electric Belle

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Kick off this weekend with a dance party at Stovehouse. (Stovehouse)

Dust off those funky threads and prepare to boogie down on the dance floor, as GimmeDiscoHsv will be serving up some seriously groovy tunes from the past and present.

3. Disney on Ice

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Disney on Ice is here this weekend at Propst Area. (VBC)

Experience world-class ice skating, iconic music, and stunning costumes when Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero visits Huntsville.

4. 8th Annual Space City Tattoo Expo

The Space City Tattoo Expo features live tattooing and piercing, a diverse selection of artists and vendors, jewelry, art, apparel, tattoo contests and live music all weekend long.

5. 420 Spring Daze

6. Earth Day Hike at Blevins Gap

Celebrate Earth Day by taking one of the best guided hikes of the year through Blevins Gap South! Blevins Gap Nature Preserve provides some of the best views of Huntsville in the area.

7. 4th Annual Farm Day

Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of music, food, family fun — including a petting zoo, bounce house and more.

8. Huntsville City FC vs Chattanooga

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Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium hosts the Huntsville City FC. (Michael Seale/Hville Blast)

Cheer on the Huntsville City FC as they take on Chattanooga in on Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium.

9. Spring Craft Show

This is Winchester Road Baptist Church’s annual spring fundraiser to raise money for their children’s ministry that helps with funds for children to go to Centrikid Camp in the summer.

10. 80’s Party w/ Wild Life + the Working Class

Head downtown for a fun night of all your favorite 80s New Wave hits on the patio at Furniture Factory!

11. Crawfish Festival 2024

The Crawfish Festival at MidCity is this weekend, featuring the Yonder Mountain String Band, Hot 8 Brass Band, Admiral Phunk, Pat Jamar and more local musicians. Of course in addition to the music is tons and tons of crawfish to eat.

12. Earth Day Recycling Drive

The Orion Amphitheater staff will be accepting drive and walk up drop-offs of aluminum, glass, and cardboard. They are offering no-cost glass recycling to the public for the first time.

13. Caroline Rhea + Melissa Joan Hart at Stand Up Live

Caroline Rhea and Melissa Joan Hart return to Stand Up Live on April 21! Get ready for an evening of witchy comedy and stories from the set of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

14. Rocket City Bluegrass Jam

Sit back and enjoy some craft beer and listen to some great bluegrass music, or join in if you are so inclined!

15. Out Loud Huntsville

Hosted by Kimberly Casey, this event features Sam Mitchell, Josh Baker, Chloe Philpot, TC Caldwell and Alabama State Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones to the Orion stage for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and poetry.

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