Trash Pandas season opener highlights exciting Easter weekend

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The Trash Pandas begin their 2026 season this weekend. (Amelia Pilgrim / Hville Blast)

It’s Easter weekend, Huntsville! And while many of you will also be observing the holiday Sunday (we also have some great Easter events happening this weekend), we also have a fantastic slate of events happening all over town.

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Live music

Tip Top
The Tip Top Cafe is now open! (Michael Seale / Hville Blasr)

45 Surprise @ Stovehouse

  • What: It’s always a good time when this duo comes together for a live show. And a free show at Stovehouse? You can’t lose!
  • When: Friday, 7PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Plush Horse @ Rocket City Honky Tonk

  • What: Plush Horse brings their 70’s rock experience to Rocket City Honky Tonk, promising a fun, rockin’ time.
  • When: Friday, 8PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Camacho @ Mars Music Hall

  • What: Local favorites Camacho will play Mars Music Hall Saturday night, with special guests Then Damn Dogs, Frog Belly and Rat Pill.
  • When: Saturday, 7PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Bloom After Fall/Avalon/Joe & The Problems @ Tip Top Cafe

  • What: Bloom After Fall brings silky smooth vocals laid over funk an R&B-inspired backline to Tip Top, joined by Avalon and Joe & The Problems.
  • When: Saturday, 9PM
  • Cost: $10
  • Details

Neeve Weinberger @ Green Bus Brewing

  • What: Come enjoy some delicious local craft beer and listen to the tunes of super-talented local Neeve Weinberger.
  • When: Sunday, 4-7PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Sports

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Catch a Trash Pandas game at Toyota Field. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

UAH Baseball @ Charger Park

  • What: The Chargers baseball season is in full swing, so to speak, with eight home games in April.
  • When: Friday, 3PM; Saturday, 1PM, 3PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Rocket City Trash Pandas @ Toyota Field

  • What: The Rocket City Trash Pandas begin their 2026 season April 3, and they have 12 home games throughout the month!
  • When: Friday, 6:30PM; Saturday, 6:30PM; Sunday 1PM
  • Cost: $15+
  • Details

Shows + parties

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The Independent will show “The Ten Commandments” this weekend. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

90’s Night @ Rhythm On Monroe

  • What: One of music’s greatest decades is celebrated Friday night as DJ Ghan Bomb drops nothing but 90’s classics all night.
  • When: Friday, 7PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ @ VBC Playhouse

  • What: Theatre Huntsville presents this production of the Tennessee Williams masterpiece. Locally cast, produced and presented, this should be a fabulous show!
  • When: Friday, 7:30PM; Saturday, 2PM-7:30PM; Sunday, 2PM
  • Cost: $26
  • Details

‘The 10 Commandments’ @ The Independent Cinema

  • What: Take in the classic motion picture telling of the story of Moses and the 10 Commandments, starring Chartlton Heston and Yul Brynner.
  • When: Saturday, 1:30PM
  • Cost: $12
  • Details

Easter Jubilee @ Burritt on the Mountain

  • What: Come out to Burritt on the Mountain and enjoy an egg hunt, making Easter crafts and meeting some barnyard animals!
  • When: Saturday, 11AM-3PM
  • Cost: $12
  • Details

Denim Sunday Cookout @ The Orion Amphitheater

  • What: Expect good food, great music and sensational vibes and celebrate culture, community and creativity — all in one place.
  • When: Sunday, 3-8PM
  • Cost: $20
  • Details

Markets

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The Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill begins this weekend.. (Hville Blast)

The Providence Market @ Village of Providence

  • What: The Providence Market offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits + vegetables, fresh baked sweets + breads and unique, handmade artisan pieces. 
  • When: Saturday, 9AM-2PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Details

Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

  • What: The Outdoor Market is back at Lowe Mill for another season. Browse local artists, makers and vendors and find some pretty cool stuff at this all-day market.
  • When: Saturday, 11AM-4PM
  • 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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