4 Weekend Events 📅
Here are four things to do this weekend!
Caribbean Day at the Park 🥳🎶🎉
Ever wondered what it feels like to be in the Caribbean without leaving Alabama? Come to the 17th Annual Caribbean Day at The Park! The John Hunt Park Festival Grounds in Huntsville will come alive with the flavors of jerk chicken, curried goat, and more, plus unique crafts and goods from local vendors.
Enjoy live reggae and Soca music, and watch vibrant Caribbean dance performances. With free activities for all ages, it’s a fantastic day out for the whole family. Grab your lawn chairs and enjoy the festive vibes!
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📍: John Hunt Park Festival Grounds, 2195 Jaycee Way, Huntsville, AL 35801
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📅: Sunday, September 1, 2024
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🕒: 11 am to 8 pm
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ℹ️: Free entry, bring lawn chairs
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📞: (256) 606-6878
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🌐 More Information: www.CANAonline.com
Music Run 5K 🏃♂️ 🎸 🏅
Celebrate 50 years of the Von Braun Center with our #VBC50 5k Music Run on August 31 in Downtown Huntsville! This unique event combines running and music, with live performances from local musicians along the entire race route, courtesy of the Huntsville Music Office. From start to finish, you’ll be treated to incredible sounds that will keep you moving and grooving throughout the course.
Every runner gets a commemorative medal, and those registered by August 5th will receive exclusive #VBC50 swag. Don’t miss this unique event celebrating five decades of memories at the VBC.
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📍 Location: Von Braun Center Propst Arena 700 Monroe Street Southwest
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Huntsville, Alabama
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📅 Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
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🕒 Time: Race starts at 8 am
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ℹ️ Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/VBC50MusicRun
Glass in Flight 🦋🌼🏺
Visit the Huntsville Botanical Garden for a magical journey through the Glass in Flight exhibit, where 21 breathtaking, larger-than-life glass sculptures capture the beauty of nature’s pollinators. From the vibrant wings of butterflies to the shimmering dragonflies, detailed beetles, and buzzing bees, each piece showcases the intricate details of these fascinating creatures. Open from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm on August 31, this exhibit offers a unique opportunity to explore art and nature intertwined in a captivating display.
Wedding Resale Pop-Up👰♀️💍🛍️
Calling all brides! Whether you’re looking to sell your wedding décor or find great bargains, the Wedding Resale and Vendor Pop-up at EarlyWorks Children’s Museum is the place to be on August 31, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This unique event offers recent brides a chance to rehome their wedding items and upcoming brides the opportunity to find beautiful decorations at great prices. Alongside the resale, local wedding vendors will be present to showcase their services and share ideas on how they can make your big day even more memorable. The event is free to the public and a fantastic opportunity to connect with the local wedding community. For more information, email robin.jones@huntsvilleal.gov.
