Huntsville Botanical Garden

Learn, play, and connect during a relaxing weekend of American Mahjong at Huntsville Botanical Garden.
Whether you’re picking up a Mahjong tile for the first time or looking to build your confidence at the table, Mahjong in the Garden offers a welcoming experience for every skill level. Join certified instructors from Wanna Mahj on the private patio of Murray Hall, where you’ll enjoy expert instruction surrounded by the beauty of the Garden.
Each session includes light snacks and refreshments, along with plenty of opportunities to ask questions, practice your skills, and connect with fellow players. Before or after your session, take time to explore the Garden and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
 This event is part of FestiFall, presented by First Horizon Bank.
FestiFall is Huntsville Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of the season, transforming the Garden throughout September and October with festive experiences for all ages. Explore seasonal displays, favorite traditions, unique events, and fresh reasons to visit all fall long.

Local Event: Mahjong in the Garden

Madison County

Huntsville

Alabama

Mahjong in the Garden

Learn, play, and connect during a relaxing weekend of American Mahjong at Huntsville Botanical Garden.
Whether you’re picking...

South Huntsville Public Library

Work on your writers craft! Teens ages 12-17 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library most Mondays for a writers hangout. In this laid back group for young writers, teens can do the following: work on their writing in a group setting; do writing exercises; discuss their writing or writing in general with other teens; receive feedback on a 3-6 page typed, double-spaced &amp; printed excerpt of their writing. This is not a writing class, but a chance work on writing while engaging with peers.

Local Event: Teen Writers Hangout

Teen Writers Hangout

Work on your writers craft! Teens ages 12-17 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library most Mondays for a...

Madison Public Library

The movie will be shown in AUDITORIUM 1 of the Madison Public Library.

Local Event: The MAD Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama

The MAD Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama

The movie will be shown in AUDITORIUM 1 of the Madison Public Library.

Calling all book lovers! &nbsp;Join us for The Frozen River&nbsp;book discussion by best-selling author, Ariel Lawhon at the Madison Library.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ariel Lawhon is the keynote author at The Great Big Book Festivalon November 7. &nbsp;Meet fellow readers, hear about The Great Big Book Festival and discuss this historical fiction novel set in 1789 Maine, featuring the unforgettable Martha Ballard. The Frozen River is a NPR best book of the year!&nbsp; Copies of the The Frozen River are available to check out while supplies last at the Madison branch or order a copy <a href="https://catalog.hmcpl.org/GroupedWork/5c1437c4-7db1-2856-2710-ba398ab33545-eng/Home?searchId=20449334&amp;recordIndex=2&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local&amp;referred=resultIndex" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

Local Event: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Book Discussion

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Book Discussion

Calling all book lovers!  Join us for The Frozen River book discussion by best-selling author, Ariel Lawhon at the Madison...

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence this year at Downtown with a search for The Great American Novel.

Local Event: We The Readers

We The Readers

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence this year at Downtown with a search for The Great American...

READY! SET! ASSEMBLE!
Gather up your team of 4 and compete in this speed puzzling competition!
REGISTRATION: <a href="https://calendly.com/asprogramming-hmcpl/speed-puzzling-competition-oct-6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/asprogramming-hmcpl/speed-puzzling-competition-oct-6</a>
<ul><li>The team lead registers for the event and will list their other 3 team members.</li><li>Teams must check in between 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.</li><li>Everyone is expected in their seats at their table no later than 5:45 p.m.</li><li>Teams will compete to assemble identical 500-piece puzzles.</li><li>The competition ends once a team has finished the puzzle. Any team that wishes to finish after that time is welcome to do so.</li><li>In the event that no team finishes, judges will declare a winner based on number of pieces completed.</li><li>Rounds take place October 6, 13, 20, and 27 with a total of 20 teams competing.</li><li>The Championship round takes place November 10th and will include the winning teams of each of the 4 previous rounds. Identical 1000-piece puzzles will be worked during this round.</li><li>The winning team of each round will receive a prize!</li><li>The winning team of the Championship round on November 10th will receive a Grand Prize!</li><li>Teams can only register for 1 round.</li><li>NOTE: If you don't have a team, but would like to be on one, email asprogramming@hmcpl.org and you will be placed on a "potential team" list.</li></ul>
This event is for Adults 19+
This event takes place in the 1st floor Atrium.

Local Event: Speed Puzzling Competition

Speed Puzzling Competition

READY! SET! ASSEMBLE!
Gather up your team of 4 and compete in this speed puzzling competition!
REGISTRATION:...

Experience the wonder of birds of prey during a live Raptor Show presented by the Auburn University Raptor Center at Huntsville Botanical Garden.
Set against the natural beauty of the Garden’s Amphitheatre, this engaging presentation introduces guests to the fascinating world of hawks, owls, falcons, and other native raptors. Meet these incredible birds up close as expert handlers share their unique adaptations, natural behaviors, and important roles in Alabama’s ecosystems.
Watch breathtaking flight demonstrations, learn about wildlife conservation, and discover what makes these remarkable birds such skilled hunters. Perfect for guests of all ages, the Raptor Show offers an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature through education, exploration, and awe.This event is part of FestiFall, presented by First Horizon Bank.FestiFall is Huntsville Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of the season, transforming the Garden throughout September and October with festive experiences for all ages. Explore seasonal displays, favorite traditions, unique events, and fresh reasons to visit all fall long.

Local Event: Raptor Show (11:00 AM Show)

Raptor Show (11:00 AM Show)

Experience the wonder of birds of prey during a live Raptor Show presented by the Auburn University Raptor Center at Huntsville...

Local Event: Raptor Show (1:00 PM Show)

Raptor Show (1:00 PM Show)

Get your craft on this fall! Teens ages 12-18 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library for a new activity each week. No prior experience required, and all supplies are provided in this free program. This class is first come first served as supplies are limited.
This week we will use acrylics to paint pumpkins on canvas panels.

Local Event: Teen Craft: Pumpkin on Canvas

Teen Craft: Pumpkin on Canvas

Get your craft on this fall! Teens ages 12-18 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library for a new activity...

Join us for an Alfred Hitchcock screening!

Local Event: Dial H for Hitchcock

Dial H for Hitchcock

Join us for an Alfred Hitchcock screening!

The Orion Amphitheater

Five Finger Death Punch is a multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock band from Las Vegas, NV known for their high-energy performances and impactful music (over 13 billion streams globally).The band has held firmly to a top 3 position on the Billboard Hard Rock charts for the last 5 years and amassed a record-setting 11 Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay #1s in a row, the longest run of leading consecutive entries in the history of Mainstream Rock Airplay. 5FDP has 29 top 10 hit singles and 17 Active Rock #1 singles to their name, and the band has released nine consecutive studio albums since 2007, seven of which were certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA, as well as two chart-topping Greatest Hits albums.

Local Event: Five Finger Death Punch: 20th Anniversary Tour

Five Finger Death Punch: 20th Anniversary Tour

Five Finger Death Punch is a multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock band from Las Vegas, NV known for their high-energy...

Celebrate the magic of fall at Little Monsters Mash, a festive daytime Halloween celebration designed especially for young children and the grown-ups who love making memories with them.Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a morning filled with trick-or-treating, hands-on activities, music, games, and seasonal fun throughout the Garden. From decorating pumpkins and showing off your costume to dancing with a live DJ and exploring the Scarecrow Trail, there’s something around every corner to delight little monsters of all ages.Whether you’re starting a new family tradition, meeting up with friends, or simply looking for a fun fall outing, Little Monsters Mash is the perfect way to celebrate the season together. This event is part of FestiFall, presented by First Horizon Bank.FestiFall is Huntsville Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of the season, transforming the Garden throughout September and October with festive experiences for all ages. Explore seasonal displays, favorite traditions, unique events, and fresh reasons to visit all fall long.

Local Event: Little Monsters Mash

Little Monsters Mash

Celebrate the magic of fall at Little Monsters Mash, a festive daytime Halloween celebration designed especially for young...

The Madison Studio is back and bigger than ever! Join us in a celebration of our new Studio space and make something cool.
Take home a 3D Print or craft kit. Make a button. Play with robots. Chat with a makerspace specialist about your project ideas and see what the Madison Studio has to offer.

Local Event: Madison Studio Open House

Madison Studio Open House

The Madison Studio is back and bigger than ever! Join us in a celebration of our new Studio space and make something cool.
Take...

Many kids feel more at ease reading to a dog who is there to listen. &nbsp;You can sign up for a fifteen minute session with a trained therapy dog from Therapy Partners, Inc. &nbsp;This is for school age children. Families please sign up for one time slot only. Please bring a book to read or come early and choose a book. &nbsp;A grown up must stay in the room during the reading session. &nbsp;

Local Event: Kids Read to a Therapy Dog

Kids Read to a Therapy Dog

Many kids feel more at ease reading to a dog who is there to listen.  You can sign up for a fifteen minute session with a...

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St., Huntsville, AL, 35801

Come find out which four of the 80,000+ buried in Maple Hill will be telling their story today! Could it be a U.S. senator, a governor, a preacher, a suffragist, or an infamous character? Presented by LearningQUEST, this engaging history program is free to attend.

Local Event: Maple Hill 35801

Maple Hill 35801

Come find out which four of the 80,000+ buried in Maple Hill will be telling their story today! Could it be a U.S. senator, a...

Get your craft on this fall! Teens ages 12-18 can join us in the Kids Classroom at South Huntsville Library for a new activity each week. No prior experience required, and all supplies are provided in this free program. This class is first come first served as supplies are limited.
This week we will make imaginative monsters using gloves, buttons, hot glue and some optional, simple sewing techniques.

Local Event: Teen Craft: Glove Monsters

Teen Craft: Glove Monsters

True Crime Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Workforce Development Area at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library.

Local Event: True Crime Book Club

True Crime Book Club

True Crime Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Workforce Development Area at the Downtown Huntsville...

Dillard's

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Sandra Moon Community Complex

Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Steven&nbsp;Levenson&nbsp;(Fosse/Verdon), and&nbsp;a score by Grammy®, Tony®,&nbsp;Emmy®&nbsp;and Academy Award® winners&nbsp;Benj Pasek and Justin Paul&nbsp;(The Greatest Showman, La La Land,&nbsp;Dogfight,&nbsp;James and the Giant Peach),&nbsp;Dear Evan Hansen&nbsp;is a new classic, with a message that has resonated with audiences around the world: “You Will Be Found.”&nbsp;
Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.

Local Event: Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), and a score by Grammy®, Tony®, Emmy® and Academy Award®...

Monrovia Public Library

Join the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra for a fun, interactive musical adventure. There will be a professional HSO musician, live music, and plenty of opportunities for young listeners to ask questions and explore.&nbsp;
Children will get an up close introduction to a musical instrument, learning it's sound, how it works, and fun facts.&nbsp;
Each child receives a Music Explorers passport through HSO to have stamped at each HSO session. This free program is made for children ages 3-9 and their families. Come explore, listen, learn, and discover the exciting world of music!&nbsp;

Local Event: Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) Music Explorers at Monrovia

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) Music...

Join the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra for a fun, interactive musical adventure. There will be a professional HSO musician,...

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) Music Explorers at Monrovia

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Family Savings Credit Union

Family Savings Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution that has proudly served its members since 1951. Founded on the principles of people helping people, we remain committed to the values that define a true credit union—personal service, financial integrity, and genuine care for our members’ success. At Family Savings, members receive professional, personalized financial guidance designed to support long-term stability and growth. We offer competitive, lower-cost loan options, higher-rate certificates of deposit, and free or low-cost checking accounts to help members make the most of their money. Our credit review program further empowers members to better manage their finances while identifying opportunities to save. If you are seeking a trusted financial partner in the Huntsville area or anywhere in North Alabama, we invite you to discover the difference at Family Savings Credit Union. Our Huntsville branches are conveniently located inside Food City Grocery, making it easy to access quality financial services close to home. Come join the credit union that feels like Family!

Family Savings Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution that has proudly served its members since 1951. Founded on the principles of...

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Friday, October 16

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Dillard's, 2801 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL

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