Summer fun events to fill week with plenty of fun
Here are some of the summer fun, family-friendly events happening this week in and around the Madison area.
Thursday Concerts on the Patio
Thursday, June 27
Reoccurring every Thursday
6-7:30 pm
Madison Public Library
Free admission
Bring your picnic blanket or chairs and join the fun for live music on The Patio. There will be food vendors and lots of fun. Sponsored by the Madison Arts Council.
June 27: The Zooks
Under The Lights
Recurring weekly on Thursday
From: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Clinton Avenue and Northside Square
No admission charged
Enjoy local musicians on the street while you shop, dine and play in historic downtown Huntsville.
Alabama’s Bicentennial Summer
Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Speakers Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Music Thursdays 6:00 p.m., Family Fun Saturdays 4-7 p.m.
Alabama Constitution Hall Historic Park & Museum
109 Gates Avenue
No admission charged
www.earlyworks.com/bicentennail-events
Biergarten
Recurring weekly on Thursday
4:30 – 7:30 pm
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
No admission charged. Food and drink for purchase.
www.rocketcenter.com/Biergarten
Greene Street Market at Nativity
Recurring weekly on Thursday
4 – 8 pm
Downtown Huntsville
Eustis Avenue from Greene Street to Southside Square
(256) 682-4429
No admission charged
Space Craze: A Space-Age Journey through Pop Culture
Started June 19, 2019
Recurring daily
From: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
Admission charged
www.rocketcenter.com
Space Craze explores the public fascination with all things space through the lens of popular culture as seen in everyday household items, toys and games, and popular entertainment. This nostalgic exhibit features touchstones across generations of artifacts from G.I. Joe to Snoopy to commemorative memorabilia. The exhibit is part of the yearlong celebration of the 50th Anniversary Apollo 11 mission to the moon.
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Friday, June 28
Reoccurring Fridays at 8 p.m
Madison Public Library
Free admission
Join the fun on the patio of the Madison Public Library for family movie nights this summer. Movies start at sunset. Popcorn will be provided. Don’t forget your picnic blanket or chair.
June 28: Aquaman
Ask Albert and Apollo 11 Engineers!
Friday, June 28
7-9 p.m.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
(256) 837-3400
www.rck.tc/3W
This exciting presentation is built in real-time and is based on audience questions submitted prior to and during the event. Each month will feature a specific astronomical topic. The Planetarium Director will be joined by a panel of engineers who worked on the Apollo 11 mission. This event will be driven by audience interaction, so bring your questions about what it was like to work on this history-making project!
Friday Night Live
Recurring weekly on Friday
From: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Downtown Huntsville
Northside Square
No admission charged
www.downtownhuntsville.org/fridaynightlive
Mary and Myra
June 28 – July 7
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Fri/Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 2:30 PM
The Historic Lowry House
1205 Kildare Street
Admission charged
www.historiclowryhouse.com/upcoming-events.html
In the summer of 1875, Mary Todd Lincoln resides in an insane asylum, sent there by her only living son. At this point in her life, Mary has lost three sons and her beloved husband, President Lincoln. Her progressive friend Myra Bradwell (America’s first woman Lawyer) arrives to help Mary gain her release by exposing the injustices of her trial. But Myra’s motives and Mary’s sanity are both up for debate, as they grapple with their pasts and their perception of freedom and womanhood.
Madison City Farmers Market
Saturday, June 29
8 a.m. – noon
Beside Trinity Baptist Church
1088 Hughes Road, Madison
www.madisoncityfarmersmarket.com
Madison City Farmers Market is Madison’s original local, producer-only farmers market, founded in 2007. Everything sold at the market is grown or crafted by local farmers and craftspeople. Madison City Farmers Market vendors provide a wide selection of the freshest local veggies, fruits, cheese, eggs, meats, milk, herbs, honey, jams, relishes, home-baked goods, plants and flowers.
Independence Day at Ditto Landing
Saturday, June 29
Gates open at 5:30 PM
293 Ditto Landing Road
No admission charged
www.dittolanding.org/events
This free celebration takes place on the banks of the Tennessee River with live music featuring The Beasley Brothers at 6 pm and Juice at 7:30 pm. Vendors will sell food and beer. The Huntsville/Madison County Bicentennial Committee will sponsor a fireworks show at 9:30 pm.
Planetarium Show
Recurring weekly on Saturday
Doors open at 7 pm, program at 7:30 pm
Von Braun Astronomical Society Planetarium
Monte Sano State Park
(256) 539-0316
Admission charged
www.vbas.org
The Ohio Players Live
Saturday. June 29
Starting: 7:00 PM
Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
700 Monroe Street
Admission charged
www.vonbrauncenter.com/event/ohio-players/256/
The two-time Grammy nominated and R&B Hall of Fame inductees will perform hits like Fire, Rollercoaster, Heaven and more. Comedian Deno Posey will host with music by DJ Ali.
County Line Road Concert Series in June
Sunday, June 30
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Heritage Park
29768 Brownsferry Rd
No admission charged
www.countylineroadconcertseries.com
Heritage Church is sponsoring the free concert series on Sundays during June at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Park, adjacent to the church at 29768 Huntsville Brownsferry Road. This location is about one-quarter mile west of Walgreen’s on County Line Road. Food trucks will sell their unique recipes for savory and sweet choices. To-date, Bad News BBQ, Fire & Spice, Highway Kabobery, I Love Bacon and Sweet Temptations plan to attend.
Concerts in the Park
Monday, July 1
Recurring weekly on Monday
6:30 -8 p.m.
Big Spring Park
200 Church Street
No admission charged
www.artshuntsville.org/concerts-in-the-park
The 2019 series features great local and regional bands performing in beautiful Big Spring Park. Bring your own seating. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
Cineplanet 15 Summer Movies
Tuesday, July 2 & Wednesday, July 3
10 a.m.
2100 Hughes Rd. Madison
Starting in June, Cineplanet 15 in Madison will show a G or PG rated movie every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for $1 per seat. A $3 kid-size popcorn and drink combo will also be offered.
July 2 & 3 – Emoji Movie
July 9 & 10 – The Lorax
July 16 & 17 – Minions
July 23 & 24 – Grinch
July 30 & 31 – How to Train Your Dragon the Hidden World
Stars and Stripes Forever July 4th Celebration
Thursday, July 4
From: 2:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Dublin Memorial Park
8324 Old Madison Pike
No admission charged
www.madisonal.gov/216/Special-Events
Enjoy activities, face painting, music and food vendors throughout the afternoon and evening. A fireworks display will close the festivities around 9 p.m. Parking for the event will be at Bob Jones High School with shuttle services provided by the City of Madison. Shuttle services will begin running at 1:45 p.m. with the last pick up at 8:45 p.m. Following the event, the shuttles will take you back to Bob Jones High School. Handicap parking ONLY will be allowed at Dublin Park.
July 4th Celebration at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Thursday, July 4
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., fireworks display at 9 p.m.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
Admission charged
www.rocketcenter.com/fireworks
Enjoy special, family-friendly patriotic activities during regular museum hours, 9 am to 5 pm. The Rocket Center will close at 5 pm, and there are no evening activities inside the park on July 4. Instead, the Center will launch its largest fireworks display ever at 9 pm. For the safety of guests, the large fireworks display requires the closing of the parking lot in front of the Davidson Center for Space Exploration, and very limited parking is available in the main lot. Visitors are encouraged to view the breathtaking, patriotic show from other areas in the vicinity of the Rocket Center.
Village Of Providence 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration
Thursday, July 4
Concert 7:30 PM, Fireworks 9:30 PM
Village of Providence
445 Providence Main Street
No admission charged
Come out and enjoy the Village’s biggest Signature Series Event. JedEye will be performing a concert at 6:30 pm. Come out early and grab a good spot. Get some great food at one of our area restaurants and celebrate the 4th of July. Please no outside food or drink.
